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Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
and Visitors Center
The Weekly - Week of August 7th
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Seeds to Grow
From Lynn, CEO
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If you can survive camping with someone, you should marry them on the way home.
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This Week's AM
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August 11 - 7:22-9:00 am
247 E Powell Blvd., Gresham
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2017-2018
SIGN UP NOW! Deadline for Application is 8/27/17
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New Members
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Presenting Sponsor
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Chamber in Pictures
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Thank you Carol Egan, principal of Center for Advanced Learning, for hosting the Leadership Academy class this spring. It was a great tour and perfect location for the Education Day. Deadline rapidly approaching for the 2017-18 class. Applications are on the Chamber website.
Bowling is fun. Nic of TSP Technology decided to use the bumpers last time he was at Mt. Hood Lanes. Well, maybe not, but he could have. Join Nic and other fellow Chamber members at Try Local Tuesday for FREE bowling at Mt. Hood Lanes, August 22nd. No experience (or athletic ability) necessary. Just have fun.
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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:
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Hear Me Roar
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ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT!
HEAR ME ROAR - Featuring Elaine Franklin
 Some say, "Behind every great man is a great woman." This great woman is Elaine Franklin, wife of Senator Bob Packwood. While Senator Packwood has had a very public career, less is known about his successful wife, Elaine. Her leap to US politics as a second career after being head of an English physical education department and coach is little known fact.
The transition from big city in England to Casper, Wyo., honest spoken, with a touch of an English accent, Elaine's career has included a new country, new career, and a very public spotlight. What is it like to be married to a public figure and have a career and identity of your own?
Honest talk laced with humor is a great description of my friend Elaine Franklin. Come meet her in person!
Wednesday, August 9th
8:15-9:30 am
$15 per person (includes breakfast)
Courtyard Fountains, 1545 SE 223rd Avenue, Gresham
Fun, food, inspiration. Join us.
Click here to register.
Presenting Sponsor
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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
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.
Sponsor:
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Health & Wellness
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Today's Toxic Life - You and Your Family
Where do harmful toxins lurk? Everywhere. Luckily there is more and more research being done and more helpful information available about how these toxins affect our bodies, our lives.
As you apply sunscreen, body lotion, makeup, hairspray and any number of beauty products on yourself just remember to check the ingredients. It will pay to become informed of the most dangerous of these toxins and what happens after using on a regular basis. Very important is that this warning includes products we use on our children, who are vulnerable to those that seem to be good for them.
Read more...
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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.
How Can You Leave The Legacy You Desire?
You may not see it in the greeting card section of your local drugstore, but August is "What Will Be Your Legacy Month." So it's a good time to think about the type of legacy you'd like to leave. Read more...
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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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Oregonians Credit Union
August 11 - 7:22-9:00 am
247 E Powell Blvd., Gresham
August 18 - 7:22-9:00 am
Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S Main Avenue, Gresham
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
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Visitors Center
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Road Trip: Troutdale
 Known as the gateway to the Columbia River Gorge, the town of Troutdale perches at the confluence of the Sandy and Columbia rivers just outside of Portland. It makes the start of 80 miles of dramatic beauty - the river winding from the east, sheer gorge cliffs and a string of rushing waterfalls. Before heading out to explore the Gorge, get a feel for friendly Troutdale.
- Shop and stroll: Located on the Historic Columbia River Highway, downtown Troutdale retains the charm of days past with antique stores, specialty stores and art galleries.
- Park and play: The Sandy River Delta is a broad, wooded recreation area near the joining of the Sandy and Columbia rivers just north of I-84 where you can enjoy hiking, bird watching, picnicking or a dip in the river.
- Eat and drink: Enjoy a great meal and amazing views along the Sandy river at Riverview Restaurant.
- Sleep and spa: With all those choices, McMenamins Edgefield is a good place to stop for the night and relax at Ruby's Spa in the outdoor soaking pool.
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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
Matthew Barney, Project Coordinator for more information.
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