Business & Leaders Luncheon
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Date and Time
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PDT
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Angela Trambitas
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Topic: How does Rockwood's economic status as an area of persistent poverty, impact the economy of East County?
Join Brad and Lynn Ketch from the Rockwood Community Development Center as they discuss how investing in Rockwood can change our regional economy.
Life in Rockwood
The income disparities are stark. Median household income in Rockwood is less than half of what it is in Portland. In just the past eight years, this gap has more than doubled. Home to over 40,000 people, Rockwood is part of East Multnomah County which is known for a considerable gap between the rich and poor.
In fact, if Multnomah County were divided into two states, the west side of the county would be one of the wealthiest states in the United States, and the east side would be one of the poorest. - source: Rockwood CDC
Please register in advance to attend and reserve your seat. Lunch is $22 for members, $30 for non-members, or beverage only is $5 for members and $8 for non-members.
Printed courtesy of www.greshamchamber.org/ – Contact the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center for more information.
1005 N Main Avenue, Gresham, OR 97030 – (503) 665-1131 – gacc@greshamchamber.org