Click to view this email in a browser http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/310797/4981f50fcf/29/3195b4aa03/ AUGUST 25, 2008 SAM ADAMS IT'S TIME FOR PORTLAND TO SELL MORE GOODS AND SERVICES TO CHINA Dear Portlander, To create more living-wage jobs here at home Portland needs a trade export strategy. That is why I have agreed to participate on a trip to China hosted by National League of Cities (NLC) from September 4 - 16, 2008. The purpose of the trip, which will include five other U.S. mayors, is to have a dialogue with Chinese leaders about green practices and energy efficiency. I have agreed to join the delegation because the City of Portland and the citizens and companies in this region have expertise to share. We also have a lot to learn about the key challenges China faces and their recent efforts to address them. For information on the recent US/China 10 year Energy and Environment Cooperation Framework Agreement click on the following link: http://cts.vresp.com/c/?OfficeofCommissioner/4981f50fcf/3195b4aa03/281f7abd09 Supporting China in its efforts to become sustainable is not only a moral imperative; it is also an economic opportunity. One of the goals of the trip will be to place Portland and its businesses in a strategic position to benefit from the “greening” of China. In addition to the NLC portion of the trip, I have added a few days on either side of the scheduled itinerary to focus on building Portland-specific connections. As part of my job-creation and economic development agenda I am committed to developing a Portland export trade strategy within six months of taking office as mayor. China is one of the fastest growing economies, and cultivating working relationships must be a key element of this strategy. I look at this visit as an opportunity to develop a better understanding of how Portland can best position itself to meet China’s needs in a way that reflects our green expertise and values. That’s where you come in. I’m looking for your advice on any leaders or companies I should visit while I’m in Beijing, Shanghai, and Qingdao. I’m also looking for advice on local companies (especially those that offer sustainable products and services) that I should promote in China. Finally, if there are connections here in Portland that I should pursue, please feel free to share that with me as well. Please reply to this email or to Clay Neal (clay.neal@ci.portland.or.us) in my office with your suggestions or questions. I look forward to hearing your ideas. Sincerely, Sam Adams Mayor-Elect City of Portland Sam Adams City Commissioner samadams@ci.portland.or.us 1221 SW 4th Ave., Rm 202 Portland, OR 97204 tel: 503-823-4128 fax: 503-823-3017 www.commissionersam.com ______________________________________________________________________ If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: http://cts.vresp.com/u?4981f50fcf/3195b4aa03/ ______________________________________________________________________ This message was sent by Office of Commissioner Sam Adams using VerticalResponse Office of Commissioner Sam Adams 1221 SW Fourth Ave Room 220 Portland, Oregon 97204 (503) 823-4128 Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy: http://www.verticalresponse.com/content/pm_policy.html