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Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
and Visitors Center
The Weekly - Week of December 11th
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Seeds to Grow
From Lynn, CEO
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"When you pray, be careful of how you respond to what you get. I read somewhere that if you pray for rain...don't complain about the mud!" ~ Hyacinth Mottley
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This Week's AM
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December 15 -
7:22-9:00 am
Gresham Historical Society, 410 N Main Avenue, Gresham
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New Members
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Presenting Sponsor
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Chamber in Pictures
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The Grinch stole Christmas last year but redeemed himself (herself in this case) at the SnowCap, My Father's House and Human Solutions Charity AM breakfast. Thanks to those in attendance over $10,500 was raised and divided evenly between the three non-profits. Thanks Bess Wills, Gresham Ford, for writing a great script full of fun and for dressing up in a green furry outfit.
Reindeer appeared at the Charity breakfast Friday. Prancer, Dancer, Donner, Blitzen and the rest of them were led by Dr. Chris, Gresham Animal Hospital, who won the coveted Golden Antler Award. We assured the veterinarian that the golden antlers and deer was not real.
 These two young ladies played a great role at the Charity breakfast, awarding winners for the ugly sweater contest.
Christy Kinsey, Landmark Tax & Investment Services and Sandy Forquer, Rosemary Anderson High School, made a cameo appearance at Gresham Grocery Outlet at the Cashiering for a Cause Try Local event. Mayor Bemis celebrated his second victory in two years ringing up the most at his cash register.
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Renewing Members
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The Chamber would like to thank and acknowledge the members below who reinvested in our organization by renewing their membership:
1-4 years
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Health & Wellness |
The Merry and Bright of Christmas
It's Christmas time...again, already! December can be a month of feeling guilty for eating too much, spending too much, not exercising enough or any number of things that bring us down. Have heart though. The holidays can be good for you! Getting into the spirit of things can have unexpected wellness benefits. Read more about some ways the holidays can help your health.
Presenting Sponsor
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Surprise Party! |
SURPRISE PARTY!
(our version of a flash mob)
Let's surprise...
5 E Powell Blvd., Gresham
Friday, December 22nd
7:30-9:00 am
Join the fun, bring a friend.
Have some breakfast.
Support a member!
SURPRISE!!
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Business Excellence Awards
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Call for Nominations!
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Photo courtesy of Photo Images by Susan Gould
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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
Business Excellence Awards Luncheon
January 25, 2018 - 11:30-1:30 pm
Pathway Church
Presenting Sponsor
Additional Sponsors
AXIS Design Group
Gresham Ford
Gresham Sanitary Service
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Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
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The Mt. Hood Community College District Board of Education has begun to search for the new President of MHCC and we want to hear from you!
We are seeking feedback from the larger community. Take a few minutes to respond to the brief, three-question survey. Click here to take the survey.
Did you know Norway was ranked the World's #1 country in 2014 Prosperity index for wealth and well-being? It might be because they are very aware of keeping their pristine forests clean and their waters pure for future generations to enjoy too.
Schedule exercise like an appointment. Write down exactly when you are going to workout in your calendar or planner. You are the boss of you. And you wouldn't cancel an appointment with the boss, would you?
Is your business winter-ready? Click here to find steps you can take to prepare in case we get hit again with wind or ice this winter.
The use of herbal treatments has traveled around the world and is gaining once again in popularity. Today, you can use Peppermint for fresh breath, respiratory support, cooling the body, digestive issues and more.
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AVAILABLE 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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December 15 - 7:22-9:00 am
Gresham Historical Society, 410 N Main Avenue, Gresham
NO FRIDAY AM
December 22
In observance of the Christmas holiday
Speed Networking AM
December 29 - 7:22-9:00 am
Gresham Chamber Office, 1005 N Main Avenue, Gresham
January 5 - 7:22-9:00 am
225 NE Burnside Road, Gresham
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Visitors Center
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Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum
 Want to learn more about Mt. Hood and the surrounding area? The Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum showcases the regional history of Mt. Hood including natural history, early exploration, settlement history, winter sports, mountain climbing and the Mt. Hood National Forest through the arts, educational enrichment and oral histories. What a great destination for families.
The museum has a bookstore, art gallery, visitor information services and internet access. The museum is open 7 days a week from 9:00-5:00 pm. 88900 Government Camp Loop, Government Camp, OR.
Click here for more information.
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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 the office for more information at 503-665-1131.
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