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The Weekly - Week of February 20th 
Seeds to Grow
From Lynn, CEO
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." - John Maxwell

In This Issue
This Week's AM Location
Member Recognition
Try Local First
Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
Try Local First
Member Event Calendar
Spring Expo
Member Job Openings
Friday AMs
Visitors Center
Bike Friendly Business Program
This Week's AM
February 24
7:22-9:00 am
21640 SE Stark Street, Gresham  
 
Quick Links
Membership Directory
Board of Directors
Chamber News
Become a Member
SBDC Calendar

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Gresham-Barlow School District 
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Chamber in Pictures
Battle of the Ages and battle of the recipes. We know Sandra and Jim Forquer, Rosemary Anderson High School, are fun but can they cook? Join them!

Gresham Area Leadership Academy February class topic was Education. One of the many amazing speakers that day was Chamber member Dr. Andrea Cook, President of Warner Pacific College. Ask the class members about the Act 6 program.

President Sue Piazza, Bucket List Travel Tours, clearly happy she outbid everyone for the Trailblazer package at the Outta The Box AM. Auction items were bid on with play money but there was a lot of serious competition to be had!   
 

Member Recognition

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

TLF
Try Local First
Got the "french chef" attitude. Attitude won't win. Good cooking will.
Can millennials cook their way to first place? 

Battle of the 'Ages'
Try Local Tuesday
2nd Annual Cook Off 
February 28 - 4:30-6:00 pm
Riegelmann's Appliance
301 E Powell Blvd, Gresham

Come and support your favorite team:
- Deena and Neil Jensen, Mortgage Express
- Sandra and Jim Forquer, Rosemary Anderson
High School
- Spencer Lund, Farmers Insurance and Cory
Price, Gresham Grocery Outlet
- Dakota Chisom and Grant Hendrickson, Mini-Me's
for Shannon Chisom, Consultant and Rob
Hendrickson, State Farm Insurance

Who will win the 2017 Golden Whisk Award?

Try Local First Sponsor:


Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
Portland General Electric - Free Energy-Efficiency Consultation
Make this the year you take control of your energy costs. You can get cash incentives from Energy Trust that make energy-efficient equipment upgrades, remodels and new construction more affordable. Where to start? Click here to contact us for a free energy-efficiency consultation. We'll help you identify the best projects and incentives for your business.

Portland Habitat for Humanity ReStore - WANTED: thingamajigs and doohickeys
DIYers say it's an adventure shopping The ReStore home improvement outlets because you never know what you'll find. It could be that perfect sofa, a gorgeous bathroom vanity, or materials to build out your man cave... Read more...

Edward Jones, Roger Lillard - Investment Tips
Use Your Tax Refund Wisely. It's tax time again - which for many Americans means that a tax refund is on its way. If you're going to get a refund this year, how can you use the money to your best advantage? Read more... 

Tesla - Tips for Saving Money Around the House
Use natural cooling and heating when and where possible. Open windows if it's not too hot and use them exclusively if the day isn't going to be that hot. For summer, keep blinds closed on sun facing windows and winter, keep them open on the sun side.

TLF

Try Local First 

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.


Spring Expo

Spring Expo

May 10
4:30-6:30 pm
Gresham Elks Lodge

Get Your Table Now!
1st time new members for $25
all other members for $75
- Showcase your business to fellow Chamber members
- Great networking opportunities with new, existing
and Board members
- Bring your business peers and future members


Presenting Sponsor


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"
SERVPRO of Gresham
February 24 - 7:22-9:00 am
21640 SE Stark Street, Gresham

Speed Networking AM
March 3 - 7:22-9:00 am
Gresham Elks Lodge, 3330 NE Division Street, Gresham

March 10 - 7:22-9:00 am
39 NW 3rd Street, Gresham

March 17 - 7:22-9:00 am
10526 SE Washington Street, Suite A-103, Portland


Visitors Center
Oneonta Gorge

Located in the Columbia River Gorge, one of the 7 Wonders of Oregon, Oneonta Gorge provides a truly unique hiking experience. Comprised of four waterfalls, what makes the hike memorable is how hikers gain access to Lower Oneonta Falls. To get there, hikers must wade upstream from the creek's outlet. Depending on the season, water can be shallow or waist-deep. And be sure and stop by the Multnomah Falls Lodge after your hike and enjoy authentic northwestern cuisine.


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.