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Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
and Visitors Center
The Weekly - Week of May 1st
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Seeds to Grow
From Lynn, CEO
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Dear Stomach, you're bored not hungry. So shut up.
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This Week's AM
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May 5 - 7:22-9:00 am
Center for Advanced Learning, 1484 NW Civic Drive, Gresham
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New Members
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Presenting Sponsor
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Chamber in Pictures
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Are Scott and Claudia talking about the same housing issue? Probably not. Gresham GreyWolves need homes for their ball players (contact Scott at 971-220-0329) and Claudia Stewart, Stamp-Connection, is a brand new Grandma who is thinking about moving into her daughters home to be closer so she doesn't miss anything the new granddaughter is doing. (Just kidding, Claudia is not moving.)
Congratulations Gresham-Barlow School District and CFO Mike Schoefield. They are busy letting as many local businesses as possible know the process and possibilities of helping upgrade the buildings. Over 60 local businesses turned out for the first informational open house.
The Barberstarrs Barbershop loves history as evident by the decor in their shop on Main. Joscelyn and Phillip Ward, Owners, had a wonderful Try Local last week. Sharing in the history are Oral Hull representatives Stephen and Pam Butler. A special thanks to the Gresham Historical Society for the photos.
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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 |
SOLD OUT!
Spring Expo
May 10
3:30-4:30 pm - Vendor networking
4:30-6:30 pm - Open to the public
Gresham Elks Lodge
- 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
Additional Sponsors
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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.
Comcast - Free Customer Clinics Now Offered at Xfinity Stores
Customers now can learn tips and tricks on how to get the most out of their Xfinity services at all of Comcast's six Xfinity Stores in the Oregon/SW Washington Region.
Read more...
Smart Investing Can Help You Keep Moving Toward Your Goals.
It's Kentucky Derby time again. Even if you're not much of a horse racing fan, you might appreciate all the Derby's pageantry - the mint juleps, the women's beautiful hats, the singing of "My Old Kentucky Home," and so on. Read more...
Tesla - Tips for Saving Money Around the House
Consider a natural gas water heater to replace an electric one. A natural gas heater uses less than half the energy of an electric one.
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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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Gresham Farmers Market
May 5 - 7:22-9:00 am
Center for Advancing Learning, 1484 NW Civic Drive, Gresham -
DON'T GO DOWNTOWN!
Speed Networking AM
May 12 - 7:22-9:00 am
Persimmon Country Club, 500 SE Butler Road, Gresham
May 19 - 7:22-9:00 am
300 E Powell Blvd., Gresham
May 26 - 7:22-9:00 am
22514 SE Stark Street, Gresham
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Visitors Center
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Oregon Fast Facts 4.0
 Did you know:
- Oregon is a state of contrasts, with snow-dusted mountains, dramatic river canyons, lush valleys, rugged coast, arid plains and fertile lands. In fact, Oregon offers some examples of every geographic terrain on the planet within its borders.
- The highest elevation point is Mt. Hood at 11,239 feet, and the lowest is at sea level.
- There are more than 6,000 lakes and 112,000 miles of rivers and streams.
- Oregon contains more than 5,900 registered campsites along with 230 state parks and 13 national forests.
- Nearly half of Oregon's total area is forested - close to 30 million acres.
- There are 16 known hot springs in Oregon.
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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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