From: Tim Heider, Clackamas County Public Affairs Coordinator, 503-742-5911

12-10-09

Media and Interested Parties

Promote Clackamas County's economic vitality by serving on the Economic Development Commission

The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners is seeking three interested citizen volunteers to serve 3 year terms on the Economic Development Commission (EDC). In particular, the county is seeking applicants with expertise in high technology, green business or renewable energy or creative services. The Commission advises the Board on a wide range of issues including business attraction and retention, transportation, workforce, and infrastructure. The County's Economic Development Plan guides the EDC in its efforts. The plan and other background regarding the EDC can be found at the Business and Economic Development Team website at http://www.clackamas.us/business/edc.jsp.

The board is committed to balance and diversity of commission membership in the areas of geography, employment, interest, education and experience. Applicants from the business community with demonstrated leadership, commitment or expertise in business and economic development are encouraged to apply.

Interested individuals need to complete an application form. Applications may be completed and submitted online via the County's website, http://web3.co.clackamas.or.us/citizenin/app.asp

For an application form, please contact Citizen Involvement at (503) 655-8751 or at 2051 Kaen Road in Oregon City.

Application deadline is Monday, February 1st.
For more information call Renate Mengelberg at (503) 742-4327.