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Drumming up Business
Big thank you to everyone who made the cash mob a success! We were able to make a real economic difference for a local business. The first recipient of the inaugural West Linn cash mob was Healthy Pet. This local and family owned business recently relocated from...
Op-Ed Cash Mob
Published in the West Linn Tidings We have all felt the impacts of the recent downturn in the economy and you might even know someone who is struggling to survive – the number of job losses, underwater mortgages, stricter budgets, higher gas prices, etc. The Recession...
West Linn Cash Mob – June 9, 2012
Let’s face it, the economic downturn has hurt many of our local businesses. It may seem like we are in a recovery, however, our local businesses have been deeply impacted and they need our help more than ever. Meeting Date: June 9, 2012 - 2:00PMMeeting...
New Jobs in West Linn
Today, West Linn gained 75 new jobs. A new Walmart Neighborhood Marketplace opened its doors in the Robinwood Shopping Center. Opening ceremonies started at 7:30am with the help of our local Boy Scout Troop, West Linn High School Band and Cheerleaders, West Linn...
Mobile Friendly Website
I am pleased to announce that my website has been upgraded and is completely mobile friendly. No matter if you are using your smart phone or tablet device, the content will display perfectly on your smaller screen. Be sure to bookmark it and check it often! Thank...
St. Vincent de Paul Fundraiser
On Sunday, April 22, I participated in a fundraiser for our local conference of St. Vincent de Paul. Our local conference services the West Linn / Tualatin area. We give emergency food boxes to families, rent and utility assistance. Our primary funding sources are...
West Linn Chamber Meet & Greet
This morning we had a great meet and greet at Bullseye Coffee Company with local West Linn businesses. Candidate for Secretary of State Knute Buehler held a town hall meeting addressing the needs for West Linn and Oregon. Also present were State Representative Julie...
West Linn builds a New, Safer Police Station
As part of the Police Station Steering Committee, we collaborate with the City to move the Police Station forward. My over-arching goal on this committee has been maximizing the tax payer value for the price of the bond. Recently, I was interviewed by the DJC on the...
West Linn Chamber of Commerce Event
Friday evening the West Linn Chamber of Commerce held a fundraiser auction event. I had the chance to speak with lots of great business owners about their impressions of West Linn and how we could improve the economic climate. The vast majority of our businesses in...