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Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
and Visitors Center
The Weekly - Week of January 16th
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Seeds to Grow
From Lynn, CEO
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"A politician thinks of the next election - a statesman of the next generation." - James Freeman Clarke
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This Week's AM
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January 20
7:22-9:00 am
610 NE 181st Avenue, Portland
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Chamber in Pictures
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Make the extra effort to support your fellow Chamber member and local business. Weather hit hard. (Snow removal not usually found on an employee job description in Gresham).
Did he strum his way to Business Excellence Awards? Jeff Anderson, Focus Branding Group, one of the winners.
Did he walk his way to Business Excellence Awards? Keith Evans, Greater Gresham Baptist Church, one of the winners.
Did he price his way to Business Excellence Awards? Cory Price, Gresham Grocery Outlet, one of the winners.
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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
5-9 years
1-4 years
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Business Excellence Awards
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And a few of the winners are...
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- Non-Profit of the Year: Greater Gresham Baptist Church
- Try Local Award:
Gresham Grocery Outlet
Only a few days left.
RESERVE your seat TODAY!
Business Excellence Awards Luncheon
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Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
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As electric cars grow in popularity, both employees and customers want easy access to electric vehicle chargers. Hefty incentives can make chargers affordable for your business.
Click here to learn more.
Powell Valley Assisted Living & Memory Care - Health & Wellness Tips
Good to Know: Tips for dry, itchy skin. Dry, itchy skin is common when the humidity drops,
especially as we get older. The oil-producing glands that lubricate skin shrink and don't work efficiently.
Read more...
When Do You Need a Financial Advisor? Are you a "do-it-yourselfer?" If you can take care of home repairs, lawn work and other types of maintenance by yourself, you'll save money and probably gain satisfaction. But you will almost certainly need some help in other areas of your life - one of which may be
investing.
Read more...
Lean Potential - Business Tips
5S is the foundation upon which all process improvement is built. Without a solid foundation, your improvements will be short lived and the problems will return. Did you know that 5S is not just about manufacturing? You can apply the strategies to any industry.
Tesla - Tips for Saving Money Around the House
Plant deciduous trees in front of east, south, and west facing windows. In winter, the leaves will be gone, allowing the sun to provide a natural heat source and keep heating costs down.
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Try Local First
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Some Feast - Others Famine!
As the snow melts away we hope you have been safe indoors warmly wrapped up in your Pendleton Blanket with a nice hot cup of Umpqua Chocolate Milk or if you like a more adult beverage may I suggest "River Trails" (the label is beautiful) a Columbia Valley Sparkling Riesling bottled and cellared by Calcagno Cellars, LLC Troutdale, OR. Maybe a little Tillamook Cheese plate on the side with brie topped with locally grown hazelnuts, with some pears sourced from a few miles up the gorge. Read more...
Try Local First Sponsor:
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NEW! NOW 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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Habitat for Humanity
January 20 - 7:22-9:00 am
610 NE 181st Avenue, Portland
Apple of His Eye Charity and Greater Gresham Baptist Church
January 27 - 7:22-9:00 am
Greater Gresham Baptist Church, 3848 NE Division Street, Gresham
February 3 - 7:22-9:00 am
831 NW Council Drive, 3rd Floor, Gresham
February 10 - 7:22-9:00 am
340 NE 219th Avenue, Gresham
*Earn OTB auction money for walking in the door, buying raffle tickets, donating to charity, # years being a Chamber member, giving OTB your email address and a surprise opportunity "earn" even more.
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Visitors Center
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Angling For Adventure In Mt. Hood Territory
Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory boasts numerous lakes, rivers and streams that aren't just beautiful, but home to several species of fish sought after by anglers.
Winter Steelhead season reaches its peak in February, with great catches possible both from boat or shore. Fisherman report success while drift fishing using live bait, while bobber and jig even spinner baits are effective choices for this popular sportfish.
Click here to read the complete article and find local fishing spots.
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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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