The goal of a Sister City association is to
unite cities of different nations in a bond of
friendship and understanding established at
the level for the citizenry of each city. A group of interested Portland citizens came together out of their love, interest and ties to Italy to create a formal relationship with Bologna. The Portland Bologna Sister City Association is a non-profit organization established to unite the Cities of Portland, Oregon and Bologna, Italy in relationship dedicated to fostering social, economic and cultural exchange between their citizens, businesses and institutions. Membership is open to all interested citizens.

The Association will enable and support a wide range of activities, including trade missions, tourism, educational and arts programs, institutional and governmental partnerships and overseas residencies. The relationship between the two Cities will benefit from the complimentary assets of each in the arts, high and bio-technology, fashion industries, and the businesses related to food and wine. The Association will foster connections between institutions of higher education and the fine and performing arts.

WHY PORTLAND-BOLOGNA?
At first glance there are many things that these two cities have in common, from central urban universities to a genuine concern for sustainability to a citizenry that holds a vivid love for life, family and food. This relationship between Portland and Bologna hopes to be on going, productive and highly educational. We can share our experiences in a large variety of fields and help each other as we continue to evolve.