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Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
and Visitors Center
The Weekly - Week of June 26th
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Seeds to Grow
From Lynn, CEO
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"I haven't spoken to my wife in years. I didn't want to interrupt her" ~ Rodney Dangerfield
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This Week's AM
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June 30 - 7:22-9:00 am
139 NW 2nd Street, Gresham
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New Members
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Presenting Sponsor
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Chamber in Pictures
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No graduation hats to throw into the air, but the same happy celebration. Congratulations Leadership Academy graduates Michael, Vicki, Cory, Robyne, Ryan, Rob, Marlene, and Brianna.
"This has been an excellent traffic builder for my store. I have had more of these coupons returned than any other print media I have ever participated in." ~
Sue Myers, Chase Me Again. Sales have begun for the Visitors Center coupon book. To reserve your spot contact Claudia Stewart at
claudias@greshamchamber.org or 971-506-4827.
Roger Lillard, Edward Jones, reaching into his pocket to make the first contribution to our LOUD AND CLEAR Fund. Replacing the speaker system is going to cost $1,400 and change. Only $1,300 to go......Thanks Roger.
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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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Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
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Join the more than 150,000 PGE customers who have chosen a renewable option to power their business or home. For just a few dollars extra a month, your business can lead the way for local renewable power. Visit
www.portlandgeneral.com/renewable to learn more and to enroll.
Declare Your Financial Independence Day.
We're getting close to the Fourth of July, when we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy in this country. The U.S. constitution grants us many of these liberties, but we have to earn others - such as our financial freedom. What steps can you take to achieve the financial independence you need to reach your long-term goals? Read more...
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Bicycle Tourism Initiative
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Gresham Sunday Parkway...SUCCESS!!
June 18th was the 1st Annual Gresham Sunday Parkway event and all indicators show this to be a long running annual event. Participants from around the area were thrilled to know that "Gresham was really cool." "The Wy'East path connected to the Springwater Trail via the Gresham-Fairview Trail." "The Japanese Gardens were so beautiful." "Gresham businesses really do care about their community." "This was hands down a great event."...and so many more memorable quotes! SO, if you missed this year, we understand. BUT NEXT YEAR, plan early to attend and see the impact that this event has had and will continue to have on the Greater Gresham community!!
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*Photo courtesy of Photo Images by Susan Gould
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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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All About Automotive
June 30 - 7:22-9:00 am
139 NW 2nd Street, Gresham
July 7 - 7:22-9:00 am
17805 SE Stark Street, Portland
*Located outside in the garden area
Feel free to bring a donation of non-perishable food
July 14 - 7:22-9:00 am
2205 NE Burnside, Gresham
July 21 - 7:22-9:00 am
ECHO Heslin House, 60 Main Street, Fairview
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Visitors Center
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Portland Highland Games
The Portland Highland Games are July 14 & 15. Admission to the Games is a great value for two jam-packed days of Celtic entertainment and authentic Scottish culture. There will be clan tents, where you can explore Scottish heritage, food and drink, heavy athletics and Celtic bands performing, and vendors offering Scottish wares.
Click here to buy advance admission tickets online. Kids 5 and under get in free.
*Chamber members can attend the Chamber Day at the Games on July 14, 2017 from Noon to 5:00 pm and you and your family get in FREE! (Just let folks at the gate know you are a part of the Gresham Chamber.)
Interested in becoming a volunteer?
Click here to read about volunteer opportunities. Have you entered for your event yet?
Click here to sign up.
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Gresham Arts Festival
Saturday, July 15, Historic Downtown, 9:00-5:00 pm. More than 150 juried artisans fill downtown streets with an array of unique, handcrafted art. Also featured: live cultural and musical performances, unique shopping and restaurants. Join the additional festivities with Art Under the Stars, Friday, July 14, Historic Downtown, 5:00-9:00 pm; Kids' Village, Saturday, July 15, Arts Plaza, 9:00-5:00 pm; Reclaim the Chalk of Fame: Guinness World Record Event, Saturday, July 15, Arts Plaza, 9:00-5:00 pm with the Celebration at 6:00 pm and Gresham's Got Talent, Saturday, July 15, Arts Plaza, 6:30-9:30 pm.
Click here for more information or contact
shannon.chisom@gmail.com or 503-750-3785.
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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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