Clackamas County and its neighboring cities have unique \;community ecosystems\, with established companies\, small \;and local \;businesses\, nonprofits\, \;government partners\, and \;community organizations \;contributing to the region&rsquo\;s economic \;growth. As \;businesses \;and organizations continue to shape the local economy\, there is an opportunity \;to build stronger partnerships that connect businesses with community needs\, strengthen the local workforce\, build \;inclusive \;workplaces\, strengthen regional economic prosperity\, \;and create pathways for diverse businesses and professionals to thrive.
This Lunch &\; Learn will bring together business\, government\, \;non-profit\, \;and community leaders to \;discuss how \;cross-sector collaboration \;can create \;shared opportunities \;for \;businesses \;and the communities they serve. \;We \;will explore practical ways organizations can strengthen connections with diverse and local businesses\, \;support workforce development\, \;expand access to \;professional \;resources and networks\, \;and \;partner \;with community organizations to address \;barriers to employment and career advancement. \;Participants \;will also consider how intentional partnerships can help businesses better understand and respond to the communities and workforce they serve.
Join us for an engaging conversation focused on \;the connection between workplace belonging\, meaningful partnership\, and economic development. Together\, we \;will explore \;how businesses of all sizes \;and organizations \;can \;leverage \;their resources\, \;expertise\, networks\, and leadership to build stronger partnerships \;and \;support a thriving \;community.