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Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
and Visitors Center
The Weekly - Week of April 24th
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Seeds to Grow
From Lynn, CEO
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"Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall" - Stephen Covey
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This Week's AM
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April 28 - 7:22-9:00 am
410 N Main Avenue, Gresham
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Chamber in Pictures
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Might meets right? Defense? Or just plain good fun and good exercise. T.J. Saling, Apple of His Eye Charity, meets Dan Anderson, Anderson Martial Arts, in a battle of the fittest or perhaps a sparring of two friends
Need painting, banking, signage, insurance, investments, roof cleaning or promotional products? All were found at the floor covering store recently. Thank you Judith at Classique Floors for hosting a great AM.
Emerging Professionals need to start someplace. :) Perhaps by writing on a window? Ask Audrey Evans, Pathway Church, how much fun and encouraging Emerging Professionals networking can be.
Welcome to the neighborhood, The Gresham Outlook. An 86 year old member of the Chamber shared in their recent "ribbon" cutting. Congrats Board Member Steve Brown, Editor, on a great celebration marking one year in your new building.
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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 |
TABLES ALMOST
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
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
Paula Dieringer, ServiceMaster of Portland, enjoys some cuisine from
Tortilleria Y Tienda De Leon's at last year's Spring Expo.
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.
All About Adventure Excursions - 1st Annual NW Spring Fishing Show
The Bass Federation of Oregon (TBF Oregon) is hosting a one-day FREE family event and children are encouraged to attend. The event is a showcase of fishing and outdoor products from local small businesses supporting the fishing industry, kids casting contest, guest speakers and more.
Read more...
Can You Free Yourself of Some Investment-Related Taxes?
Tax Freedom Day generally falls around this time each year. This is the day when the nation as a whole has earned enough money to pay off its total tax bill for the year, according to the calculations made by the Tax Foundation. Read more...
Tesla - Tips for Saving Money Around the House
Keep your dryer's, heaters, and air conditioner's filters clean. They'll require less work and energy for the same results, thus lowering your costs.
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Bicycle Tourism Initiative
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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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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 -
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
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Visitors Center
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Oregon Fast Facts 3.0
 Did you know:
- Oregon is pronounced OR-UH-GUN, never OR-EE-GONE.
- The Oregon hazelnut is the state's official nut, and Oregon grows 99% of the entire U.S. commercial crop.
- The pear is Oregon's state fruit, ranking as the top-selling tree fruit crop.
- There are more than 750 vineyards in Oregon, producing more than 70 different varietals of wine grapes.
- Letting an attendant pump your gas is mandatory; you may not pump your own in the state of 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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