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The Weekly - Week of January 2nd
Seeds to Grow
From Lynn, CEO
When the waitress asked if I wanted my pizza cut into four or eight slices, I said, "Four. I don't think I can eat eight."

In This Issue
This Week's AM Location
Member Recognition
Business Excellence Awards
Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
Member Event Calendar
Member Job Openings
Friday AMs
Visitors Center
Bike Friendly Business Program
This Week's AM
January 6
@ U.S. Bank, 300 E Powell Blvd., Gresham 
 
New Members
Presenting Sponsor
Oregonians CU
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Gresham-Barlow School District 
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Chamber in Pictures
Can Leathers Fuels take credit for low gas prices? Probably not, but isn't it great to have successful family owned businesses as part of our Chamber? Thanks Lila Leathers for being a role model as a woman owned business.

Coming up on their first year anniversary. Ribbon Cutting celebration for Bonaventure of Gresham in 2016. Thank you to Nichole Steele, Steele Concrete Construction; Julie Haugen, Healing Treasures and Brian & Lisa York, Clackamas County Bank; to be among the many that celebrated their opening on a cold Friday morning.

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

24 years
5-9 years
1-4 years


Business Excellence Awards
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

Presenting Sponsor


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Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
Portland General Electric - Electric Vehicle Chargers
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.

Edward Jones, Roger Lillard - Investment Tips
When You Retire, Where Can You Find Investment Income? As an investor, your main goals will change at different times in your life. During your working years, you need to grow as many resources as possible for retirement. Read more... 

Lean Potential - Business Tips
Wouldn't it be great if you didn't have to make that mad rush at the end of the month to get everything out the door to meet your revenue goals? A good strategy deployment is the first step. Clear, concise goals and your employees will reach them.

Tesla - Tips for Saving Money Around the House
Install a thermostat if you have not yet done so. A thermostat will regulate the temperature of both your air conditioning and heater and will keep your bills down as a result. A timer for both your thermostat and lights will help, too.


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"
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

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


Visitors Center
Ski Oregon

Oregon's 13 ski areas offer a huge range of skiing, snowboarding and other snow sports fun - from bombing the black diamond to chilling on the bunny hill. From destination resorts and luxurious lodges to community ski hills, here's a peek into a few of Oregon's favorite snowy slopes.

Mt. Hood Skibowl: porch-to-powder
Test your skiing and snowboarding skills on 65 runs during the day at Mt. Hood Skibowl, then power through the 34 runs lit up at night at America's largest night ski area. Relax in the luxury condos at Collins Lake Resort, where your porch-to-powder shuttle service will bring your slope-side in mere minutes.

Mt. Hood Meadows: terrain for all
Head to Mt. Hood Meadows for some of Oregon's best and most varied skiing and snowboarding terrain, perfect for beginners and experts alike. Ski and stay packages at Best Western Plus Hood River Inn, Cooper Spur Mountain Resort and Mt. Hood Vacation Rentals give you plenty of cozy accommodation options. And a visit to the big mountain wouldn't be complete without a stop at the historic Timberline Lodge - a magnificent ski lodge and mountain retreat for everyone to enjoy.


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
- Oregonians Credit Union
 -  Origin's Coffee House
-  Sunny Han's Wok & Grill - The Hoppy Brewer
- Therapeutic Associates - U.S. World Class Taekwondo


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.