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Economic Forecast 2012

Mark McMullen &Tom Potiowsky
Mark McMullen
Tom Potiowsky
Date: 
January 27, 2012 - 12:15pm
Speaker(s): 
Mark McMullen, interim director, Office of Economic Analysis
Speaker(s): 
Tom Potiowsky, chair, Department of Economics, Portland State University

As an economic measure, unemployment is everyone's go-to statistic - and with Oregon's unemployment rate finally below 9 percent, there are signs that the economy is looking up. But this rate declined partly because some are giving up the job search. Moreover, the state's economic index just fell for the fourth month in a row - a trend that has, in the past, preceded state recession.

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Upcoming Forums:
February 3, 2012 - 12:15pm 30 years at the DA’s Office: Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going and the Challenges Ahead Multnomah County District Attorney, Mike Schrunk
February 10, 2012 - 12:15pm Portland in 2062: A sustainable city in a sustainable world...or not? Robert Liberty
February 17, 2012 - 12:15pm State of the County Jeff Cogen, Mult. Co. Chair
February 24, 2012 - 12:15pm TriMet: Moving Forward while Cutting Back

Portland Trivia Night

Green Dragon
Date: 
January 31, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: 
The Green Dragon, 928 SE 9th Ave., Portland OR 97214

Join City Club's New Leaders Council at the Green Dragon Bistro and Brewpub for Portland Trivia Night - an exciting evening of wit, cheer, and good natured heckling. It doesn't matter if you moved here to retire after seeing first episode of Portlandia or if you are one of the 16 remaining Portland natives - all skill levels are welcome. Questions will focus on Portland history, politics, art... if it's got something to do with Portland, the topic is fair game.

Committee: 
New Leaders Council

Redistricting 101

Oregon County Map
Date: 
February 8, 2012 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: 
City Club Commons, 901 SW Washington St.

In anticipation of the release of City Club's Redistricting Research Report, NLC is hosting an introductory course on the challenges and controversies of redistricting. Participants will learn about gerrymandering and get a chance to play legislator as they create maps to meet specific goals. If you've ever wondered what the big deal with redistricting is, or want to get a refresher before the release of the report, then this is an hour you won't want to miss.
 

Committee: 
New Leaders Council

Schools Making A Difference: Portraits of Excellence, Engagement and Equity

Education Film Festival
Date: 
February 8, 2012 - 5:45pm - 8:45pm
Location: 
Mission Theatre, 1624 NW Glisan St.

A series of films, panel discussions and participant dialogues

Though economic realities pose significant challenges for our education system, when schools and communities work together with a clear vision and heroic effort, they can achieve stunning results. Exemplary schools provide high expectations and opportunities for all students to succeed. They also provide real world learning experiences that prepare students for college, careers and citizenship in the 21st century. They do this through an engaging curriculum that recognizes the diverse talents and needs of their student populations. Join fellow citizens, educators, and students for any of four evenings of films, panels, and participant dialogues that offer portraits of such schools in our region and around the world.

Committee: 
Agora Steering Committee

Citizens Read: The Girl Who Fell from the Sky

The Girl Who Fell from the Sky
Date: 
February 15, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: 
Market Street Pub, 1526 SW 10th Ave., Portland, OR 97201

February's Citizens Read is being held in conjunction with the Multnomah County Library's 2012 Everybody Read program.

Committee: 
Agora Steering Committee

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