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

The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners (BCC) is seeking up to eight interested citizen volunteers to serve three-year terms on the Economic Development Commission (EDC).

The EDC advises the BCC 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.html.

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://www.clackamas.us/miscapp/application.jsp

For an application form, contact Public and Government Affairs at 503-742- 4353 or at 2051 Kaen Road in Oregon City.Application deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10.

For more information call Catherine Comer, business and economic development, at 503-742-4303.