About the Forum

Kruse Way Economic Forum 10th Year Anniversary: 2001–2011

Founding Members: William T. Buckley and Robert LeChevallier of Buckley Law, and James W. Shires of OBB Partners, LLC.

The Kruse Way Economic Forum was founded in April 2001 as a venue for informed presentations and open discussion of social, economic, and political issues affecting the Portland Metropolitan area and the Pacific Northwest. Its goal is to help local business, professional, and academic leaders stay informed and up to date on key issues affecting them and the region, and to stimulate actions and understanding to address these issues in a thoughtful and positive manner.

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Past Presentations

2010

Three Oregon Businesses Succeeding in the Current Economy … And How They Are Doing It
Peering Out of the Foxhole at the Stimulus, the Deficit, and the Economic Upturn

2009

Security Credit In Today’s Economy
Imagining the Future: How Emerging technologies Will Change Your Business

2008

Financial Storm or Financial Climate Change? What Businesses and Families Should Do Now To Prepare
Protecting Your Company In The Digital Age

2007

Love 'Em or Lose 'Em: How To Attract and Retain Your Ideal Workforce
Economic Forecast 2008: How To Profit In Any Economic Cycle

2006

Oregon Businesses Going International: Opportunities In the Global Marketplace
Which Way Will The Pendulum Swing? Economic Forecast 2007

2005

Issues Facing Closely Held Businesses
The Future of The Pacific Northwest: A Dynamic Glimpse Into the Potential of Globalization, Demographics, Technology, and Social Change

2004

Branding Oregon: Growth & Market Strategies for an Improving Economy
President Bush or President Kerry: The Economic Impact

2003

The Economic and Political Forecast For 2004
Restoring Trust in Corporate America

2002

Positioning Yourself for 2003: The Future of the NW Economy
Buying a Business in the Current Economy

2001

Economy and Energy
Our Economy: Past, Present, and Future

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact Lori Lauber at the Chamber of Commerce at (503) 636-3634