CITY OF BEAVERTON HIRES MIKE WILLIAMS AS NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (PHOTO)
News Release from City of Beaverton
Posted on FlashAlert: August 26th, 2015 4:59 PM
BEAVERTON, Ore. - The City of Beaverton has hired Mike Williams as the city's economic development manager. The economic development division works collaboratively with area partners to support local business, attract n ew jobs, create entrepreneurial opportunities, and add value to Beaverton's economy.
"Mike has a wealth of experience in economic development. He has deep working relationships in this region and understands our city's strengths and opportunities," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "He brings strong relationships and skills to the city and will be a valuable advocate for businesses and jobs. "
Williams has more than 20 years' experience in economic development, commercial real estate and planning as well as a decade's worth of experience in the private sector. He previously held positions of Industrial Lands Specialist and Business Development Officer with the State of Oregon. He is an adjunct professor teaching graduate courses in real estate market analysis and real estate finance at Portland State University.
"I joined the city because of Beaverton's reputation as a place that grows small and large businesses alike," said Williams. "Beaverton is an active regional and statewide partner that has also built an innovative portfolio of programs to serve its business community. I'm excited for the opportunity to build on what Beaverton has to offer its business community."
For more information about the city's economic development program please visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/EconomicDevelopment.
ABOUT BEAVERTON
Beaverton is a welcoming and responsible city that enjoys one of the most diverse populations in Oregon. In 2015, Beaverton was recognized as the safest city in the Pacific Northwest (according to CQ Press for cities more than 75,000). Recently, the city's award-winning finance department received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award as well as the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. In 2012, the city was awarded the Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. It was named one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine and recognized as one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine. The city was named one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com and one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine. The city also received the Recycler of the Year award from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, recei ved a Silver Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists, and recognized as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities. Lastly, the city's nationally acclaimed visioning program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter and also received the prestigious 3CMA Award of Excellence.
For more information, reminders and community news, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov. Also follow Beaverton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton, or Twitter at www.twitter.com/CityofBeaverton.
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"Mike has a wealth of experience in economic development. He has deep working relationships in this region and understands our city's strengths and opportunities," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "He brings strong relationships and skills to the city and will be a valuable advocate for businesses and jobs. "
Williams has more than 20 years' experience in economic development, commercial real estate and planning as well as a decade's worth of experience in the private sector. He previously held positions of Industrial Lands Specialist and Business Development Officer with the State of Oregon. He is an adjunct professor teaching graduate courses in real estate market analysis and real estate finance at Portland State University.
"I joined the city because of Beaverton's reputation as a place that grows small and large businesses alike," said Williams. "Beaverton is an active regional and statewide partner that has also built an innovative portfolio of programs to serve its business community. I'm excited for the opportunity to build on what Beaverton has to offer its business community."
For more information about the city's economic development program please visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/EconomicDevelopment.
ABOUT BEAVERTON
Beaverton is a welcoming and responsible city that enjoys one of the most diverse populations in Oregon. In 2015, Beaverton was recognized as the safest city in the Pacific Northwest (according to CQ Press for cities more than 75,000). Recently, the city's award-winning finance department received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award as well as the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. In 2012, the city was awarded the Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. It was named one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine and recognized as one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine. The city was named one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com and one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine. The city also received the Recycler of the Year award from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, recei ved a Silver Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists, and recognized as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities. Lastly, the city's nationally acclaimed visioning program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter and also received the prestigious 3CMA Award of Excellence.
For more information, reminders and community news, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov. Also follow Beaverton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton, or Twitter at www.twitter.com/CityofBeaverton.
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