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Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
and Visitors Center
The Weekly - Week of August 21st
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Seeds to Grow
From Lynn, CEO
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"If you let fruit rot, it turns into wine, something brussel sprouts never do." ~ Tom Smothers
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This Week's AM
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August 25 - 7:22-9:00 am
The Center for the Arts Plaza, 488 NE 3rd Street, Gresham
*Event will be held outside
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2017-2018
SIGN UP NOW! Deadline for Application is 8/27/17
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Chamber in Pictures
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Thank you and Congrats to John Parr,
Therapeutic Associates, David Einhorn,
Abilities at Work and Dave Tkachuck of
Adventist for taking the time to fill our the Membership Survey. John won $100, David won $50 in Chamber Bucks and Dave won 2 lunches ($25 value) to Tapatio Mexican Restaurant.
The Oregon Masters Zones is in town. Thanks Claudia Stewart, our Tourism Director, for putting the Welcome Master Swimmers signs all over the Gresham Area. What a great asset MHCC Olympic pool is for the swimmers and the local businesses.
Dr. Derr and Christy Kinsey are clearly having fun at the Emerging Professionals after hours gathering. The topic was Minglephobia. Doesn't look like there is a phobia at
The Rock Wood Fired Pizza & Spirits venue.
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Member Recognition
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The Chamber would like to thank and acknowledge the members below who reinvested in our organization by renewing their membership:
10-19 years
Skyway Bar and Grill
5-9 years
Kory Williams Construction
Senator Chuck Thomsen, Thomsen Orchards, Inc.
Loan Star Home Lending
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Business Leaders Summit
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Business Leaders Summit
Defining Moments
Featured Speakers:
Franz Wisner,
the author of
Honeymoon With My Brother
and
Tracey Conway,
Emmy-winning actress, comedian,
writer and heart attack survivor
Ann Schatz,
the first female Sports
Broadcaster in two major markets
Wednesday, October 11
6:30-8:00 pm
Pathway Church Auditorium
Thursday, October 12
7:30-11:30 am
East Hill Church, Kid City
$35 per person for October 11
$75 per person for October 12
$100 per person for both dates
$625 for a Corporate Table (seats 8)
Sponsorships are available.
Contact
Shelley Wright for more information.
Sponsors:
AXIS Design Group
Gresham Sanitary Service
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Bicycle Tourism Initiative
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Go by Bike and Transit
Did you know you can bring your bike on TriMet buses, MAX Light Rail and WES Commuter Rail? Single-seat, two-wheeled, folding bikes and recumbents the size of a standard bike are allowed on TriMet, as well as electric bikes with a sealed battery compartment.
What does this mean for you? Or, what's the point you ask? Well, the point is simple. The next time you venture out, decide to head to Multnomah Falls or even have a need to visit Portland, try using a multi modal approach...pedal...mass transit.
And as always, safety first. Sharing the Road Safely with Transit.
- Be safe: do not pass a bus on the right when it is loading or unloading. If you cannot see the operator, the operator cannot see you.
- Don't pass when you see the yield sign on the back of the bus.
- Always use lights when it is dark.
- Cross tracks straight on rather than at an angle. Tracks are slippery in wet and dry conditions.
- Obey signals at train crossings - trains cannot stop quickly.
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Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
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You may have heard about the advantages of LED lighting. You can save up to 75% and go years without changing a bulb. But you may not know all the ways LEDs can work in your business. Learn more at
PortlandGeneral.com/LED4Biz.
Can You Save for College and Retirement?
Few of us have unlimited financial resources - which means that almost all of us need to prioritize our financial goals. Consequently, you'll have some decisions to make if you'd like to help pay for your children's college educations someday while, at the same time, saving for your own retirement. Read more...
The body has the ability to increase and decrease inflammation. Some is necessary and some is a precursor to disease. If we sprain an ankle, inflammation is part of the healing process. Sustained inflammation all over the body is the condition that has been proven to increase our chances of conditions such as arthritis and heart disease. We can make a significant impact on the bad inflammation with our diet!
Have you ever used Epsom Salt for your personal use like soaking your feet or for a bath? Before you put it down the drain, consider that this is made up of...magnesium and sulfate. The product can be distributed as a solid or diluted in water around your plants and your lawn. Epsom Salt also has the ability to allow the main three elements in your plant food, to be absorbed by the plant.
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AVAILABLE ONLINE! Member Event Calendar
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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.
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Member Job Openings
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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 Julie Hamatake.
Click here for a list of current job openings.
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Friday AM Meetings - "You at 7:22"
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State Farm Insurance - Rob Hendrickson Agency
August 25 - 7:22-9:00 am
The Center for the Arts Plaza, 488 NE 3rd Street, Gresham
September 1 - 7:22-9:00 am
5003 W Powell Blvd., Gresham
September 8 - 7:22-9:00 am
Center for the Arts Plaza, 488 NE 3rd Street, Gresham
September 15 - 7:22-9:00 am
473 NW Burnside Road, Gresham
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Visitors Center
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Horsetail Falls Loop
Horsetail Falls is named for its characteristic form and plunges 176 feet. Enjoy a short hike to Upper Horsetail Falls, also called Ponytail Falls, where the trail goes behind the base of the falls. Horsetail Falls is a great spot just to stop and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding area. There is a parking area and picnic tables available to use. A perfect fun family hike.
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Bike Friendly Business Program
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Bike Friendly Business Program
 The Chamber has been recognized as a Bike Friendly Business. Congratulations to these Chamber members who are also recognized as Bike Friendly Businesses:
Click here to read more about our Bike Friendly Businesses. If you are interested in becoming a Bike Friendly Business, contact the office for more information at 503-665-1131.
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