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The Weekly - Week of October 30th
Seeds to Grow
From Lynn, CEO
Evening news is where they begin with "Good evening" and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.

In This Issue
This Week's AM Location
Member Recognition
Fall Chamber Expo
Business Excellence Awards
Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
Member Event Calendar
Member Job Openings
Friday AMs
Visitors Center
Bike Friendly Businesses
This Week's AM
November 3 - 7:22-9:00 am
1999 E Powell Blvd., Gresham
*Joint AM meeting with North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce
 
Quick Links
Membership Directory
Board of Directors
Chamber News
Become a Member
SBDC Calendar

The Weekly is

Sponsored by:

 

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Gresham-Barlow School District 
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Chamber in Pictures
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Three Chamber members enjoying the fun at the 2016 AM on Halloween. Can you guess who they are? (Hint: marketing, real estate, and pet care are the businesses they are in.)
 
Judy Han, Sunny Han's Wok & Grill and Terri Harrison, Linger Massage Therapy, were the lucky contestants in the Fall Expo Jeopardy game. Sponsors Brian York, Clackamas County Bank and Mark Mabbott, Case Study Insurance, posed Expo questions to these two. (Neither of the contestants will quit their jobs and go on the real Jeopardy show. Laughter was the result of most questions.) 
 
Meet the 2017-2018 Leadership Academy class. First class of the year started off strong. It was held at Mt. Hood Community College (thank you Dr. Derr) and facilitated by Travis Stovall, eRep, Inc. 
 

Member Recognition
The Chamber would like to thank and acknowledge the members below who reinvested in our organization by renewing their membership: 
 

Fall Chamber Expo
Fall Chamber Expo
November 8
4:30-6:30 pm
Gresham Elks Lodge
 
"Seahawkers & Others"
 
Tables Sold Out!
Now YOU are invited to attend
      • Showcasing new business members
      • Great networking opportunities with
        new, existing and Board members

 

   

Presenting Sponsor

   

Additional Sponsors

      
 

Business Excellence Awards
Call for Nominations! 
The Chamber is accepting nominations for the Annual Business Excellence Awards. Nominations can come from a third party or be self-nomination. Deadline for nominations is December 31st.  
 
Awards will be given in the following categories: 
- Large Business (over 50 employees) 
- Medium Business (under 49 employees) 
- Small Business (under 10 employees) 
- Family-owned Business 
- Non-Profit 
- Rising Star 
- Volunteer of the Year
 
Nominees should demonstrate excellent and outstanding achievements in all aspects of their organization. Click here for all nomination forms.
 
For sponsorship information contact Shelley Wright.
 
SAVE THE DATE!
Business Excellence Awards Luncheon
January 25, 2018 - 11:30-1:30 pm
Pathway Church
 

Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
BFit Gyms - Exercise Tips
Find a form (or two!) of exercise you enjoy. If you're totally bored with your workout routine, start exploring different forms of exercise! It's easier to do and stick with the things we enjoy.  
 
Portland General Electric - Storm Safety
We want you to stay safe in a storm. Severe weather can sometimes bring down power lines. As we work quickly to make repairs and restore power to your business, we want you to stay safe. Click here for important rules to remember.
 

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 Julie Hamatake.

 

Click here for a list of current job openings.

 

Friday AM Meetings - "You at 7:22"
Gresham Ford
November 3 - 7:22-9:00 am
1999 E Powell Blvd., Gresham
*Joint AM meeting with North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce

NO FRIDAY AM - Office Closed
November 10
In observance of the Veteran's Day holiday

November 17 - 7:22-9:00 am
7505 SE Hogan Road, Gresham

NO FRIDAY AM - Office Closed
November 24
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday


Visitors Center
Timberline Lodge
 
Built in 1936 and perched 6,000 feet up on the massive south shoulder of Mt. Hood, Timberline Lodge is today home to North America's longest ski season. In the height of winter, the ground floor of the lodge is typically fully buried in snow, with entry through a snow tunnel, or directly into the second floor.

The lodge, together with its cozy rooms, two resident St. Bernard's (Bruno and Heidi), pub and restaurant, is a welcome relief after a full day on the slopes. Ski season will be underway soon. Season passes are now on sale. Click here for more information.


Bike Friendly Business Program
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:

- Best Western Sandy Inn - Boring Brewing Co/Boring Winery
- Buddha Kat Winery - Cafe Delirium
- Columbia Gorge Outlets - Frenzi Frozen Yogurt
- Gresham Bicycle Center
 - Gresham Ford
- Gresham Grocery Outlet
 - Gresham ReStore
- Hampton Inn
 - Jazzy Bagel Co.
- McMenamins Edgefield
 - Nicholas Restaurant
- Oregonians Credit Union
 - Origin's Coffee House
- Riverview Community Bank
 - Sunny Han's Wok & Grill
- The Hoppy Brewer

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.