Week of July 30th, 2018 Your Weekly News

Seeds to Grow Cat's motto: No matter what you've done wrong, always try to make it look like the dog did it. Lynn Snodgrass | CEO Welcome Our Newest Members BBSI - East County/Columbia Gorge Auction For Good Renewing Member U.S. World Class Taekwondo - Downtown Gresham Manor Retirement Home Super 8 Motel Mtn. View Family Practice, PC Stamp-Connection

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Looks like owners of Armworks Hand Therapy are doing a little hand therapy by waving at the successful Gresham Art Festival. I bet they applauded the marimba band as well. FUN event!

Been slowed up by any of the traffic detours? Paving projects? Bridge upgrades? Remember that businesses suffer in the detours too. Dutch Bros on Kane has been impacted by the Kane road closure. Let’s shop local especially during detour inconveniences.

Wood Village Burrito Shop joined the Gresham Chamber last September. They are just one of the new businesses that has helped the chamber reach our ALL TIME highest membership!  Thanks to all new and renewing members for trusting the Gresham Area Chamber.

This Week's AM

Friday, Aug 3rd | 7:20-9:00 AM State Farm - Rob Hendrickson Agency Center for the Arts Plaza - 488 NE 3rd St, Gresham

A great networking opportunity to meet more than 100 Chamber members and prospective members. New faces are always welcome!

More Upcoming Events

Chamber 101 Tuesday August 8th, 2018 11:30 AM- 12:45 PM Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce Board Room 1005 N Main Avenue, Suite 101, Gresham Chamber 101 is one of our favorite events at the Chamber because we have the opportunity to chat with many of our new (and aspiring) members as well as folks who are new to businesses that may be long-standing members. It's a great way to learn more about the Chamber. During the short session, we: Learn how to take advantage of marketing and exposure available through Chamber membership Discover how to maximize opportunities available for your business within the Chamber Give you an opportunity to meet others in the "freshman class" We hope you can join us. Chamber 101 is a ton of fun and usually includes stories from staff and members alike that help build an understanding of creative ways to plug in.

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Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases

Tips from Portland General Electric It’s Summer of Safety time again — join PGE at community events where they can make it fun for your kids to learn how to use electricity safely and wisely. See schedule of local fairs and festivals where you can find PGE this summer at www.PortlandGeneral.com/summerofsafety.

The Wallace Medical Concern  Sickeningly Sweet: A typical 16 oz. soft drink has about 200 calories—all from sugar. Sugar contains 16 calories per teaspoon, so that beverage is brimming with 12.5 teaspoons of sugar. That’s more than twice the amount in a Snicker’s bar!

Doterra - Tabitha Wolz  Do your smoothies need a flavor boost? Try adding a drop of your favorite citrus oil. What about your cocktails? Add a drop of lime to your margarita or make a simple syrup complete with a complimentary CPT grade eo's.

Security Tech Tips, Tricks & Advice Change Default Never unbox an item and plug it in without changing the default username and password, most companies use a generic or conventional that can be looked up or guessed.

Golden Ribbon Acupuncture Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) places a strong emphasis on seasonal eating and temperature. Eat what is available during the season and create a balanced menu. For example, ginger is considered a warming food in TCM, but it is often served with cold food such a sushi to help create develop a balance. Designing a balanced diet for Summer can be both fun and challenging!

Annual Golf Tournament

Thursday, August 23rd 2018 Glendoveer Golf Course Shotgun start at 9:00am A golf team of 4 for only $500 Individual Fee $135

Click Here to Register Your Team

Sponsorship opportunities are still available Contact Shelley Wright for more information Golf Tournament Sponsored by

Therapeutic Associates | Avamere at Sandy | Cricket Wireless Business & Accounting Solutions | KG Specialties | Metro East Web Academy Gresham Family Chiropractic | Mt. Hood Community College American Medical Response AMR | Skyland Pub | Visiting Angels Henningsen Cold Storage | Jerry’s Custom Paint | Grand Canyon University Sandy River Marketing | Oregonians Credit Union

Tourism

TOP THINGS TO DO IN OREGON THIS SUMMER Summer in Oregon means floating on shimmering rivers, devouring triple scoops of ice cream in fresh waffle cones and sipping frosty pints of craft beer during rooftop concerts. But at the state’s most iconic sites, it can also mean crowds. The scores of folks traveling here is understandable given the undeniable beauty and buzzing activity of the season. Still, summer isn’t for taking the paths most trodden — it’s prime time for uncovering the state’s best-kept secrets and revealing a fresh side of much-loved spots you may think you know well. Learn More

Friday AM Meetings  "You at 7:22"

Rotary Club of Gresham August 10th 7:22-9:00 am Tsuru Island 219 S Main Avenue, (located inside Main City Park) See Details My Father's House August 17th 7:22-9:00 am 5003 W. Powell Blvd., Gresham See Details Gresham Family Chiropractic  August 24th 7:22-9:00 am 575 NE 2nd Street ., Gresham See Details

AVAILABLE ONLINE! Member Event Calendar Need to promote your special day event, fundraiser, request for volunteers, meet and greets, classes, meetings and more? Get value by listing your events with the Chamber. Click here for a complete list of Member Events. To post an event, email the details to gacc@greshamchamber.org or call 503-665-1131.

Member Job Openings List Your Job Openings With The Chamber  One of the free benefits of membership is the ability to post job openings on the Chamber's website. To post a job opening send the details in a Word document to the Chamber Office . Click Here for a list of current job openings.

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