City Club of Portland presents “Oregon and Portland Metro Economies: Where We Stand and Where We’re Headed” on Friday, April 10, from 12:00 – 1:15 PM at University Place Hotel & Conference Center and live on City Club’s YouTube channel.
Lunch & Registration Details
General admission is free for everyone, but please register to help us manage capacity. Lunch admission is $25 for City Club members, $32 for nonmembers, and includes a better seat. Lunch registration will close Tuesday, April 7 at 12:00 PM.
About the Program
A strong economy isn’t just in the interest of business—it’s in the interest of anyone who values the community amenities, infrastructure, programs, and services that make a place a great place to live. Join City Club to learn from State Economist Carl Riccadonna and Multnomah County Economist Jeff Renfro about the state of the local economy and what it means for business, government, and community life. Their presentations will cover topics such as: the job market, corporate and public sector layoffs, the state’s revenue forecast, downtown Portland real estate trends, declining property values, and the impact of federal policy and tariffs. The program will end with ample time for audience members to ask questions of both presenters.
Panelists
- Carl Riccadonna, Chief Economist, State of Oregon
Carl Riccadonna is the State of Oregon Chief Economist and Head of the Office of Economic Analysis. He has served various Chief Economist capacities on a global scale for over two decades, including at Deutsche Bank, Bloomberg L.P. and BNP Paribas. Carl received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) from Princeton University, where he studied Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, finance and economics. - Jeff Renfro, Multnomah County Economist
Jeff Renfro is the County Economist for Multnomah County. Jeff is responsible for economic analysis that is used to inform the Board’s decision-making process and to help the public understand the County’s work. This includes conducting and presenting economic forecasts for the County’s General Fund, the Library District, and Preschool for All. He works across departments and programs, and helps to run the County’s budget process.
Acknowledgments
Thank you to our Winter 2026 season sponsors: AARP Oregon, Fight Against Sex Trafficking, Hospital Association of Oregon, Tonkon Torp, and the Don Sterling Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation.
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