Greater Portland Inc

Investor relations:gpi continued to develop and execute a strategy that targets and garners new investors, as well as strategically engaging existing investors and regional stakeholders to sustain organizational viability and relevancy through the following:conducts regular outreach to investors and stakeholders through communications, meetings and events to increase the visibility of gpi in the community, share gpi information and better understand stakeholder interests and needs relative to regional economic development.gpi's ambassador program hosts events where emerging leaders learn about regional assets, collective and individual strengths of companies and institutions, successes and challenges in growing the economy and build an overall understanding of how public and private entities work together to strengthen our region. This ensures that gpi's ambassadors are educated thought-leaders who understand the intricacies of regional economic issues and our development strategies.in 2024, gpi hosted ambassador events, including the greater portland economic summit, which focused on the role of the private sector in our region's recovery. 350 community leaders attended this event.

Regional strategy:gpi managed the region's five-year comprehensive economic development strategy (ceds) for 2022-2027. 250 individuals representing 100+ organizations contributed to the ceds. Gpi will serve a leadership role in 9 of the 44 recommendations.