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Workforce Housing Summit

Portland Housing Center Deputy Director Felicia Tripp (read about Felicia's work) shares the following announcement with Colors of Influence readers:

WESTSIDE WORKFORCE HOUSING SUMMIT
Monday, November 17, 2008
8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Washington County
Public Services Building
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About the summit- This event is dedicated to providing education to employers and community members about issues surrounding workforce housing. Local and regional experts will present information about the impact of affordable housing on recruiting, retention, and employee morale. Affordable housing advocates will discuss how housing benefits can help build employee dependability, loyalty and improve the stability of the surrounding community.

Throughout this event, participants will engage in a forum of ideas, innovations and best practices that will enable them to walk away with a better understanding of how to offer a workforce housing benefit.

The Westside Workforce Housing Summit is endorsed by Washington County, the Vision Action Network, and the Community Housing Fund and is presented by the Portland Housing Center, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and HomeStreet Bank.

Register Today! The Westside Workforce Housing Summit is FREE. Don't miss this opportunity to network with colleagues and develop strategies that could transform your organization's approach to employer-assisted benefits and workforce housing initiatives. Registration Deadline is November 12, 2008 and seating is limited, so register today!


When: Monday November 17, 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Where: Washington County Public Services Building 155 N. First Ave Hillsboro, OR 97124
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Cost: Free

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