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2015ANNUAL REPORT
Uniting Regionally to Compete Globally.
This past year brought great strides to Greater Portland Inc. We increased our focus on making the region one of the nation’s most competitive and vibrant metropolitan economies.
By attracting six companies to the region, GPI assisted in the creation of 234 jobs, and we have continued to enhance relationships with companies considering relocating to, or expanding within, the Greater Portland area. We also increased our visibility in other markets and among national influencers when we led or joined in five sales missions and hosted three national site-selection consultants for a familiarization (FAM) tour.
In 2015, GPI updated our digital front door through a revamped website, and efforts to bring awareness and attention to the region were successful through earned media in the The Chicago Tribune, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg Business.
We also continued to represent Greater Portland in national and international settings through the Brookings/ JPMorgan Chase Global Cities Initiative.
With our partners, GPI completed the Greater Portland 2020 framework, the comprehensive initiative for regional economic development, and we broadened our base by securing 13 new investors.
I am honored to serve as GPI Board Chairman. We have accomplished much, and I look forward to continuing to work with all of you on creating prosperity and opportunities for our region.
Sincerely,
James J. Piro
Chairman of the Board, Greater Portland Inc
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Portland General Electric
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FROM THE CHAIRJAMES J. PIRO
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Year in Review.......4
Executive Summary.......5
OVERVIEW OF CAMPAIGNSUniting Regionally to Compete Globally.......6
Choose Greater Portland.......8
Stay and Grow in Greater Portland.......10
A Look Ahead From President & CEO Janet LaBar.......12
Investors.......14
Photo: Mt. Hood View from Hillsboro Greater Portland Inc 2015 Annual Report 3
FINANCIALS2015 Audited Financial
Statements are here.
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GPI has the unique privilege of bringing the region’s top companies, innovators and leaders together to strategically market our world-class assets around the globe. Leveraging a highly talented workforce, collaborative and entrepreneurial approach to business, and sought-after lifestyle, GPI and our partners work together to nurture and recruit businesses that bolster the region’s economy and promote long-term job growth.
Through our strategic campaigns: Uniting Regionally to Compete Globally; Choose Greater Portland; and Stay and Grow in Greater Portland, GPI has continually supported efforts to make our region a top location for investment.
The GPI team is proud to represent Greater Portland and is committed to improving economic opportunities for our region’s families, communities and businesses by helping the region thrive. Our successes in 2015 set the stage for job growth, new business and broad economic prosperity in the Greater Portland area. Read on for detailed accomplishments by work area..
EXECUTIVE SUMMARYYEAR IN REVIEW
LAUNCHED NEW GPI WEBSITE
234 NEW JOBS
BEST PRACTICES WORK ACHIEVED
96% SATISFACTION BY LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PROFESSIONALS
RECEIVED A COMMITMENT OF
$150,000FROM JPMORGAN CHASE TO
KICK-START GREATER PORTLAND 2020
$174,000 IN NEW REVENUES
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ADDED 13NEW INVESTORS
4.5 MILLIONMEDIA IMPRESSIONS
PROVIDED
45 INSTANCES OF ASSISTANCE TO OUR
COMMUNITIES
RANKED 17THBY OREGON BUSINESS MAGAZINE IN 100 BEST
NON-PROFIT SMALL ORGANIZATIONS
UNITING REGIONALLY TO COMPETE GLOBALLY REGIONAL COLLABORATION
96 PERCENT
Achieved 96 percent satisfaction by local Economic Development Professionals for GPI’s economic development work
GREATER PORTLAND 2020Completed the Greater Portland 2020 planning process for the region’s five-year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
500 ATTENDEESEnergized more than 500 attendees through the launch of Greater Portland 2020 at GPI’s Economic Summit
IMPROVE EFFICIENCYEntered into a first-time partner agreement with Business Oregon and regional economic development organizations across the state to improve efficiency and strengthen collaboration
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
Part of successful federal Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) supra-regional application by the Pacific Northwest Manufacturing Partnership (PNMP)
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CHOOSE GREATER PORTLANDBUSINESS RECRUITMENT AND REACH
234 JOBS
Assisted in the creation of 234 jobs through the attraction of six new companies/projects to the region
30 ACTIVE PROSPECTS
Managed an average of 30 active prospects
5 SALES MISSIONS
Led or joined 5 sales missions to the Bay Area (2), Chicago, Japan and Washington, DC
3 CONSULTANTS
Hosted 3 national site-selection consultants for a regional familiarization (FAM) tour
641 CORPORATE DECISION MAKERS
Elevated awareness of key regional assets through targeted emails to more than 641 corporate decision makers
4.5 MILLION IMPRESSIONS Facilitated earned media that ledTo more than 4.5 million impressions and visibility of the region in:- The Wall Street Journal- The Chicago Tribune- Bloomberg Business- Alaska Beyond- Alaska Beyond, Horizon Edition- Executive Global
7,000 VISITORS Launched new GPI website, which drew more than 7,000 visitors in its first month
15,000 IMPRESSIONS
Targeted c-level executives within the Software & Media Industry through LinkedIn ads that garnered more than 15,000 impressions
PROSPECTS
30
234 NEW JOBS IN 2015
PROSPECT FUNNEL
LEADS
47
COMPANIESEXPANDED TO REGION
6
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STAY AND GROW IN GREATER PORTLANDBUSINESS RETENTION EXPANSION (BRE) AND REGIONAL STRATEGY
45 INSTANCES
Provided 45 instances of assistance to our communities in support of their BRE efforts
3 PROJECTS
Supported 3 projects that poseda threat to leaving the region
RESEARCH CAPABILITIES
Expanded research and analysis capabilities, benefiting prospective companies, site-selection consultants and member communities
GREATER PORTLAND GLOBAL
Launched Greater Portland Global, the region’s global trade and investment plan
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GLOBAL CITIES Represented Greater Portland in national and international settings through the Brookings/JPMorgan Chase Global Cities Initiative
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A LOOK AHEAD FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO JANET LABAR
Over the past year, I have been encouraged by the opportunities that exist across this region for businesses looking to grow. As the organization with the unique privilege of marketing this dynamic region, GPI has developed strategies to position Greater Portland as a top investment location and bring this message to decision makers around the world.
Looking ahead, GPI will further focus on delivering on our core objectives—marketing the region and pursuing opportunities for job creation and investment. We will expand our business development activity by embarking on more targeted sales missions and aim to bring more attention to Greater Portland through Familiarization (FAM) tours.
We will also get deeper into digital marketing strategy with key site selectors and companies through targeted digital advertisements, social media posts and newsletters, and digital communications that are useful and informative for the reader.
We’ll seek to best support our communities and local partners in their work to help existing companies grow, and lend regional expertise on community readiness for projects. We’re partnering with more organizations to leverage resources and hone in on where we can collectively make the most impact.
As we gear up to make 2016 a banner year, GPI is energized and ready to make a positive and impactful difference in Greater Portland’s economy.
Thank you for your continued support of GPI and your commitment to advancing our region.
Sincerely,
Janet LaBar Greater Portland Inc President & CEO
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companies expand and locate to the Portland-Vancouver area.
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CORNERSTONE DIRECTORS$50,000 - $125,000
Cambia Health SolutionsMark Ganz
City of PortlandMayor Charlie Hales
JPMorgan Chase Mike Hurley
Melvin Mark Companies Jim Mark
MetroCouncil President Tom Hughes
Portland Development Commission Patrick Quinton
Port of PortlandBill Wyatt
PLATINUM DIRECTORS $25,000 - $49,999
Bank of AmericaRoger Hinshaw
City of BeavertonMayor Denny Doyle
City of GreshamMayor Shane Bemis
City of HillsboroMayor Jerry Willey
City of VancouverMayor Tim Leavitt
Clackamas County Commissioner Jim Bernard
Columbia River Economic Development CouncilMike Bomar (Treasurer)
Columbia-Willamette Workforce Collaborative Andrew McGough
Delta Airlines TBD
KeyBank Michelle Weisenbach
Kuni Automotive Group George Athan
Miller Nash Graham & Dunn Dennis Rawlinson
Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith
PLATINUM DIRECTORS (continued)
NW Natural Gregg Kantor
Oregonian Media Group Steve Moss
Oregon State University Brian Wall
Perkins & Co Gary Reynolds (Non-Voting)
Portland Business Alliance Sandi McDonough
Portland General Electric Jim Piro (Chairman)
Portland State University Erin Flynn (Secretary)
Portland Trail Blazers Chris Oxley
Port of Vancouver Todd Coleman
PricewaterhouseCoopers Roger Mills
Produce Row Property Mgmt Co Randy Miller (At Large)
The Standard Greg Ness (Immediate Past Chairman)
Stoel Rives Wally Van Valkenburg (Vice Chair, Private)
US Bank Stacey Dodson
Washington County Chairman Andy Duyck
Washington State University Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer
Wells Fargo Ralph Hamm
GOLD INVESTORS $10,000 - $24,999
Alaska AirlinesBiamp SystemsCenturyLink - Chris DenzinClark College - Bob KnightPacific PowerPamplin Media GroupSkanska USA Building - Jim LinkSpirit Media
GOLD INVESTORS (continued)
TMT Development - Vanessa SturgeonViewpoint Construction Software
SILVER INVESTORS$5,000 - $9,999
AAAadidasCascade Web Development - Ben McKinleyeBay Portland OfficePortland TimbersPyramid CommunicationsTriMet
BRONZE INVESTORS $2,500 - $4,999
BoeingCity of Roses Disposal & RecyclingHillsboro HopsIA Interior ArchitectsInterWorks - Debbie KitchinK&L GatesProlifiq SoftwareVancouver EnergyZGF Architects
SMALL CITIES CONSORTIUM
CanbyCorneliusEstacadaFairviewForest GroveHappy ValleyLake OswegoMilwaukieOregon CitySandySherwoodTigardTroutdaleTualatin - Mayor Lou Ogden (Vice Chair, Public)West LinnWilsonvilleWood VillagePort of Skamania Skamania County Economic Development Council
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GPI INVESTORS BOARD MEMBERS ARE LISTED
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