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Higher calling: Eugene Chamber seeks to 'Elevate' the business community

Brittany Quick-Warner (far left) and private sector investors of the Elevate 2028 Initiative
Eugene Chamber of Commerce
Brittany Quick-Warner (far left) and private sector investors of the Elevate 2028 Initiative

Eugene faces many issues including a crisis in homelessness and a feeling that progress and growth takes way too long.

On this last point, the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce has been fighting for decades to improve the plight of the business community and leaders there often feel like city hall does more to grow social services than economic growth.

Today on the show, you’ll hear from Brittany Quick-Warner, the top executive of the Chamber about a new plan called Elevate 2028 that looks to both improve the business climate, but also improve elected leader's understanding of how business growth can lead to quality-of-life growth.

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Elevate 2028

Michael Dunne is the host and producer for KLCC’s public affairs show, Oregon On The Record. In this role, Michael interviews experts from around Western and Central Oregon to dive deep into the issues that matter most to the station’s audience. Michael also hosts and produces KLCC’s leadership podcast – Oregon Rainmakers, and writes a business column for The Chronicle which serves Springfield and South Lane County.