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The Weekly - Week of December 19th 
Seeds to Grow
From Lynn, CEO
"If experience was so important, we'd never have had anyone walk on the moon." - Doug Rader

In This Issue
This Week's AM Location
Call for Nominations!
Member Recognition
Business Excellence Awards
Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
Try Local First
Member Event Calendar
Member Job Openings
Friday AMs
Visitors Center
Bike Friendly Business Program
This Week's AM
NO FRIDAY AM
December 23
In observance of the Christmas Holiday
 
Quick Links

The Weekly is

Sponsored by:

 

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Gresham-Barlow School District 

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Chamber in Pictures
"To Our Incredible Members"
From Lynn, Shelley, Julie, Angela, Matt and Claudia  
    

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 both nomination forms.

The Rotary Club of Gresham has opened nominations for their Ethics in Business Award, which will be presented at the Business Excellence Awards. Click here for a nomination form.  
  
For sponsorship information contact Shelley Wright.
 

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

Business Excellence Awards
SAVE THE DATE!
Business Excellence Awards Luncheon
January 25, 2017 - 11:30-1:30 pm
Greater Gresham Baptist Church

$40 per person (includes lunch)
$350 for a table (seats 8)
Click here to register or purchase a table

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Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
Portland General Electric - Storm Prep For Your Business
We've already experienced some intense storms this fall and more may be on the way. Is your business prepared if wind, ice or snow triggers a power outage? Click here to learn four important things you should do right now before severe weather hits again.

Gresham-Barlow School District - Informational Session for Prospective School Board Candidates
The Gresham-Barlow School District will hold informational meetings for individuals considering running for the school board. Read more...

Powell Valley Assisted Living & Memory Care - Health & Wellness Tips
Did you know? Your posture makes a difference when checking your blood pressure? Whether you are at home or in your doctor's office, remember to check your posture and other very important tips. Read more... 
 
Edward Jones, Roger Lillard - Investment Tips
Estate Planning Tips for Blended Families. Most of us need to do some type of estate planning, but it's especially important if you are part of a "blended" family. And the best time to start is now - before these plans need to be implemented. Read more... 

Lean Potential - Business Tips
What type of problem solving methods do you use in your organization? A3, 8D, 5 Whys? Your goal is to adopt one problem solving solution and learn to use it across the organization to get to the root cause of your problems. 5 Whys should be incorporated into whichever process you prefer. Why? Because 5 Whys, makes One Wise.

Solar City - Tips for Saving Money Around the House
Keep your dryer's, heaters, and air conditioner's filters clean. They'll require less work and energy for the same results, thus lowering your costs.

TLF

 Try Local First
Give Local!
This year's Chamber Christmas Giving Breakfast was cancelled due to weather....lots of folks had worked hard to be sure the place was decorated, the tables were set up, and the food was ready. While disappointing that a great event didn't take place, the bigger issue is the loss in a giving opportunity. This event every year raises money for those that are in need during the Holiday Season and thereafter...and the ice and snow just makes those living paycheck to paycheck have more concerns (missing work, increased utilities, kids at home from school that need babysitting and to be fed, etc.). Read more...

Presenting Sponsor

NEW! NOW 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"
NO FRIDAY AM
December 23
In observance of the Christmas holiday

NO FRIDAY AM
December 30
In observance of the New Year's holiday

January 6 - 7:22-9:00 am
U. S. Bank, 300 E Powell Blvd., Gresham

January 13 - 7:22-9:00 am
225 NE Burnside Road, Gresham


Visitors Center
Magic Mile Sky Express

Famed Timberline Lodge Ski Area chair lift. The only ski area in North America that's open all 12 months of the year. Great views of the mountains and valleys below. Ride, ski or snowboard down in winter, ride or hike down in summer from 7,000 elevation. 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 - Buddha Kat Winery
- Cafe Delirium - Cascade Athletic Club - Powell
- Columbia Gorge Outlets - Frenzi Frozen Yogurt
- Gresham Ford - Gresham Grocery Outlet
- Hampton Inn - Jazzy Bagel Co.
- McMenamins Edgefield - Nicholas Restaurant
- Origin's Coffee House - Sunny Han's Wok & Grill
- The Hoppy Brewer - Therapeutic Associates

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.