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The Weekly - Week of March 6th
Seeds to Grow
From Lynn, CEO
"Leaders think and talk about the solutions. Followers think and talk about the problems." - Brian Tracy

In This Issue
This Week's AM Location
Member Recognition
CANCELED - Hear Me Roar
Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
Member Event Calendar
Spring Expo
Member Job Openings
Friday AMs
Visitors Center
Bike Friendly Business Program
This Week's AM
March 10 - 7:22-9:00 am
39 NW 3rd Street, Gresham
 
New Members
Presenting Sponsor
Oregonians CU
Quick Links
Membership Directory
Board of Directors
Chamber News
Become a Member
SBDC Calendar

The Weekly is

Sponsored by:

 

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Gresham-Barlow School District 
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Chamber in Pictures
Winners of the "Battle of the Ages" Try Local cook off at Riegelmann's. Cory Price and Spencer Lund wowed the 84 judges (largest audience at Try Local yet) with their wonton recipe. Dr. Ramsey, Gresham Family Chiropractic, was the recipient of additional business when Cory had to have his sore back worked on due to all of the cooking efforts. Chamber works.

Being an Ambassador for the Gresham Chamber is surprisingly fun! Just ask any one (except the bear) of these very happy and successful businessmen and women.

Last years Try Local cook off winner, Bess Wills, Gresham Ford, ceremoniously presents the Golden Whisk Award to this years winners. Thank you to runner-up chefs Deena and Neil Jensen; Sandra and Jim Forquer; and Grant (son of Rob Hendrickson) and Dakota (daughter of Shannon Chisom) for the many hours of prep and cooking time to make the evening a success. Such fun at Riegelmann's. 
 

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

29 years
Leathers Fuels
 
10-19 years
    

Hear Me Roar
CANCELED - HEAR ME ROAR
It is clearly obvious that our members are still coming out of the issues caused by December and January weather. February gave our members breathing room, but apparently not enough. As a result, unfortunately, we are cancelling our popular Hear Me Roar event for March.

Let's reach out to each other by shopping local and using our local services to speed up with winter recovery.

Our next Hear Me Roar event is scheduled for May 31st. See you then!

Presenting 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.  

Edward Jones, Roger Lillard - Investment Tips
Plan for Health Care Costs During Retirement. When you retire, some of your expenses may go down - but health care is not likely to be one of them. In fact, your health care costs during retirement may well increase, so you may want to plan for these costs well before you leave the work force. Read more... 

Tesla - Tips for Saving Money Around the House
Don't make the water that hot for washing dishes, hands, etc. In order to kill germs, the water would have to be too hot to touch, so it doesn't make sense to keep the water painfully hot when washing dishes, hands, taking showers, etc. And it saves money and energy here, too.


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
3:30-4:30 pm - Vendor networking
4:30-6:30 pm - Open to the public
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

The Expo keeps on giving!
Come to the Expo and you could be a winner like Crismon Lewis.
Thank you to Day Wireless Systems for the Motorola radios
for the drawing.

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"
U.S. World Class Taekwondo - Downtown
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

March 24 - 7:22-9:00 am
U.S. Bank, 300 E Powell Blvd., Gresham

March 31 - 7:22-9:00 am
318 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham


Visitors Center
As the Gorge Springs to Life, So Do Friends of the Columbia Gorge's Spring-Summer Hike with Friends Program 

With 100+ guided outings a year to choose from, there is something for everyone! Whether it be wildflower walks, kayak trips, geology tours, or bike rides, Friends of the Columbia Gorge have made it easy for you to enjoy unique outings in all areas of the Columbia Gorge. Each outing has an educational theme and is led by knowledgeable volunteer hike leaders and shepherds. 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
- 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.