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Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
and Visitors Center
The Weekly - Week of April 17th
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Seeds to Grow
From Lynn, CEO
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We live on a blue planet that circles around a ball of fire next to a moon that moves the sea, and you don't believe in miracles?
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This Week's AM
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April 21 - 7:22-9:00 am
1394 NW Civic Drive, Gresham
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Chamber in Pictures
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Bald IS beautiful, but so is a GREAT haircut. Join our friends at The Barberstarrs Barbershop for nostalgia, old fashioned haircuts, a little food and a game or two. Matt might just ride his bike there to be with us. April 25th.
The Resource Team usually uses a communication device like a phone to make the calls to new and renewing members. But this group is so talented, they just think about your business and know what you need. Thanks for your hard work Jim, Michael, Brian, Robyne, Neil, Crismon, and Haley. You are the eyes and ears of our successes.
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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:
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Spring Expo |
ONLY A FEW TABLES LEFT!
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
- 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
Additional Sponsor
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Hear Me Roar
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 HEAR ME ROAR - Featuring Amy Roloff
Star of her TV documentary show 'Little People, BIG World' began in 2006. Shortly after that, Amy published her first book:
Short and Simple Family Recipes. After graduating from Central Michigan University, Amy worked in the high-tech world of Silicon Valley, taught early childhood education, married and raised four children including twins. This busy experienced stay at home mom is also the owner of a beautiful farm that hosts weddings. What hasn't she done!
Let me open your doors to new possibilities. Life is not about "just surviving," it's about
thriving and
succeeding. Sometimes remarkable opportunities just fall into your lap and other times you need determination and wherewithal to pursue them.
Amy believes her success comes from her faith and firm conviction that each person
matters, has
value and
purpose - a message she is enthusiastic to share.
In 2009, she founded the
Amy Roloff Charity Foundation, a nonprofit with a mission to "advocate for, inspire and add value to the lives of youth who face life challenges". To date, the foundation has raised over $1,000,000 and donated to multiple local and national and international charities.
Wednesday, May 31st
8:15-9:30 am -
NEW TIME!
$15 per person (includes breakfast)
Gresham Elks Lodge, 3330 NE Division Street, Gresham
Fun, food, inspiration. Join us.
Click here to register.
Presenting Sponsor:
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Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
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Join the "green" team! Enroll your business now in a PGE renewable power option and you could win the ultimate Timbers fan experience. The Portland Timbers purchase 100% renewable power from PGE - and now you can join them!
Click here to learn more.
Gresham-Barlow School District - Serve On The Volunteer Capital Construction Bond Citizen Oversight Committee
The Gresham-Barlow School District is seeking several community members to serve on the volunteer Capital Construction Bond Citizen Oversight Committee. The committee actively monitors and regularly reports to the school board on the progress of the school bond program. The deadline to apply is May 5. Details are on the district website at:
www.gresham.k12.or.us
Restore Hope - April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is national child abuse prevention month. Since 1983 April has been a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse.
Read more...
Washington Federal - 100th Anniversary Celebration
In April, Washington Federal will be celebrating 100 years of serving local communities. To commemorate, the Gresham bank branch is inviting area businesses and residents to join the team for a Centennial Celebration.
Read more...
Be an "Environmentally Friendly" Investor.
On April 22, we observe Earth Day, a worldwide event focusing on protecting the environment. As a citizen of this planet, you may want to take part in Earth Day activities. And as an investor, you can learn some valuable lessons from the environmental movement. Read more...
Tesla - Tips for Saving Money Around the House
Unplug items you rarely use or if you'll be away for awhile. Many items draw power even if turned off, so long as they are plugged into a socket.
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Try Local First
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There are many ways to be a cheerleader for our community! We can post pictures on Facebook when the sun is shining and all the trees are in beautiful bloom. We can say "Wish you were here" to all your friends in some other not so green part of the county! We can make all your friends and family far and wide want to make plans for a dream vacation in Oregon.
Read more...
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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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Metro East Web Academy
April 21 - 7:22-9:00 am
1394 NW Civic Drive, Gresham
April 28 - 7:22-9:00 am
410 N Main Avenue, Gresham
Gresham Farmers Market
May 5 - 7:22-9:00 am
Center for Advancing Learning, 1484 NW Civic Drive, Gresham
Speed Networking AM
May 12 - 7:22-9:00 am
Persimmon Country Club, 500 SE Butler Road, Gresham
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Visitors Center
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Oregon Fast Facts 2.0
 Did you know:
- Oregon has four National Historic Trails and 14 National Historic Districts, including our namesake trail that pioneered Western expansion and urged dreamers to "Go West."
- Oregon has more than 7,000 bridges, including 53 covered bridges.
- Nine historic lighthouses and one light ship dot the Oregon Coast.
- Oregon is home to 10 Native American tribes.
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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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