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Economic Development Commission
The Forest Grove Economic Development Commission (EDC) was established in 2007 by City Council.
The purpose of the Economic Development Commission is to encourage broad-based community representation and to advise City Council on public policy issues affecting Forest Grove and Council-adopted goals and objectives.
The EDC advises and makes recommendations to City Council on economic development policy and issues that supports advancing the economy and prosperity.
Members
- Tim Budelman, Chair - Commerical/Industrial Owner
December 31, 2028 - Steve Krautscheid, Vice Chair - Health/Medical Care
December 31, 2028 - VACANT - Forest Grove School District
December 31, 2028 - Jesse Bristow - Industrial/Comms Broker
December 31, 2028 - VACANT - Woods Products/Ag-Relations
December 31, 2029 - Timothy Watts - Large Manufacturer
December 31, 2029 - Lourdes Herencia Carrasco - Latinx Community
December 31, 2028 - Mark Nakajima - URA
December 31, 2029 - Jim Langstraat - Pacific University
December 31, 2026 - Claudia Yakos - Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber
December 31, 2027 - Gwyn Hilden - Commercial Banking
December 31, 2027 - Kourosh Pournaderi - Small Business
December 31, 2029 - VACANT
December 31, 2029 - VACANT
December 31, 2029 - VACANT
December 31, 2029 - Vacant, Student Advisor
December 31, 2029
The EDC is comprised of 15 members and one high school student member. Five (5) members may reside outside the City limits. Members have a significant interest and background in business and economic development, cover a diverse balance of sectors, as well as geographic areas, and represent the private-for-profit; not-for-profit and public sectors.
The EDC has established the following goals and objectives:
- Develop and promote a strategic plan.
- Provide oversight and review of economic development marketing strategies and products.
- Enhance communication and understanding of economic development strategies, and build relationships between the Forest Grove public sector, community, and business community.
- Act as a forum for sharing information on best economic development practices, current issues and resources available to communities and businesses.
- Encourage connections and coordination with other regional, state, and national organizations working for the benefit of economic growth and enhancement of the Forest Grove economy.
- Respond to additional matters relating to economic development as requested by the City Council.
- Advise and make recommendations to City Council on economic development policy.