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Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
and Visitors Center
The Weekly - Week of July 10th
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Seeds to Grow
From Lynn, CEO
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"The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things." ~ Ronald Reagan
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This Week's AM
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July 14 - 7:22-9:00 am
2205 NE Burnside, Gresham
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2017-2018
SIGN UP NOW! Deadline for Application is 8/27/17
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Volunteers for Gresham Arts Festival
18 opportunities to Help!
Friday, July 14th
4 Alcohol Monitors
4:45-8:45 pm
4 Set up 3:00-6:00 pm
4 Clean up 8:00-10:00 pm
Saturday, July 15th
2 Block Captains
5:30-9:00 am
4 Alcohol Monitors
6:00-9:00 pm -
TIME CORRECTED
Contact Lynn Snodgrass to reserve your volunteer opportunity.
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Chamber in Pictures
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The Growler Garage is a great place to have a birthday party. Just ask Steven Butler. Lots of fun at W.O.W. last week, right Jim Hatheway,
Transamerica Financial Advisors.
Packed house at Chamber 101. The room is full of new members, potential members, and existing members wanting to get the most value out of Chamber membership opportunities.
We sound like we've got pancakes in our mouths. A new sound system might help. Help the Loud and Clear Fund. We are 1/3 of the way to goal.
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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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Health & Wellness
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The Veteran's Aid and Attendance Pension Benefits Program
Although the Aid and Attendance Pension Program (A&A) for Veterans has been available since 1952, there are many families who are still not aware of its existence and the benefits of taking advantage of this great program. The A&A Pension benefit program provides benefits for veterans and surviving spouses who require the regular attendance of another person to assist in eating, bathing, dressing and undressing and other activities of daily living.
Read more...
Presenting Sponsor
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Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
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Watch the video below to discover how we're working with The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs to help fish and preserve the long-term health of the Deschutes River.
Are You Ready To Be an Entrepreneur?
July is Independent Retailer Month. As you know, local stores bring vitality, creativity and economic growth to their communities, so it's worth celebrating those "mom and pop" shops. But they aren't the only entrepreneurs in the country - about 10 percent of workers in the U.S. are self-employed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read 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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Office Depot
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
Location To Be Announced
July 28 - 7:22-9:00 am
August 4 - 7:22-9:00 am
575 NE 2nd Street, Gresham
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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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