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Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
and Visitors Center
The Weekly - Week of August 28th
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Seeds to Grow
From Lynn, CEO
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"Light travels faster than sound. This why some people appear bright until they speak." ~ Steven Wright
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This Week's AM
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September 1 - 7:22-9:00 am
5003 W Powell Blvd., Gresham
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Chamber in Pictures
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Donna Stewart, Manager of
Mt. Hood Lanes, knows the rules of where it is safe to walk, but she was retrieving a "stuck" bowling ball from one of the
Clackamas County Bank bowlers. Name shall stay anonymous to protect the innocent. Fun Try Local Event! Thanks to all that supported the local business!
Need a trim or a shave? Phillip Ward of
The Barberstarrs Barbershop is trying to talk Bob McDonald into a new look to celebrate the closing of another great season of Music Mondays.
Thank you Elaine Franklin for a humorous and honest presentation at Hear Me Roar. Food and venue was great at
Courtyard Fountains. The non-profit spotlight was
Soroptimist International of Gresham. Dorothy Douglas, Peggy Johannsen and Carol Nielsen, representing Soroptimists will be busy with the Teddy Bear Parade in a few weeks.
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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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Business Leaders Summit
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Business Leaders Summit
Defining Moments
Featured Speakers:
Franz Wisner,
the author of
Honeymoon With My Brother
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Tracey Conway,
Emmy-winning actress, comedian,
writer and heart attack survivor
Ann Schatz,
the first female Sports
Broadcaster in two major markets
Wednesday, October 11
6:30-8:00 pm
Pathway Church Auditorium
Thursday, October 12
7:30-11:30 am
East Hill Church, Kid City
$35 per person for October 11
$75 per person for October 12
$100 per person for both dates
$625 for a Corporate Table (seats 8)
Sponsorships are available.
Contact
Shelley Wright for more information.
Sponsors:
AXIS Design Group
Gresham Sanitary Service
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Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
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You may have heard about the advantages of LED lighting. You can save up to 75% and go years without changing a bulb. But you may not know all the ways LEDs can work in your business. Learn more at
PortlandGeneral.com/LED4Biz.
Are You a "Hardworking Investor?" Next week, we observe Labor Day, a celebration of the American worker. You work hard your whole life with the hope that your efforts will ultimately allow you to achieve your financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement. But for that to happen, you may need to apply some of the lessons of the workplace to your efforts as an investor.
Read more...
In our diet there are essential components needed to sustain life. Water is key, of course. There are also essential amino acids that come from the proteins in our diet. There are essential fatty acids that come from the fat we eat. However, there are NO essential carbohydrates. Give that some thought.
I am pruning this because...During my years working with gardens, I would guess the most usual reason most people want to prune something is because it is getting out of control or it does not look good and needs to be cleaned up. The worst part is...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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My Father's House
September 1 - 7:22-9:00 am
5003 W Powell Blvd., Gresham
September 8 - 7:22-9:00 am
Center for the Arts Plaza, 488 NE 3rd Street, Gresham
September 15 - 7:22-9:00 am
473 NW Burnside Road, Gresham
Speed Networking AM
September 22 - 7:22-9:00 am
Mt. Hood Community College, Town & Gown Room, 26000 SE Stark Street, Gresham
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Visitors Center
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Regional Parks Offer Numerous Activities
 The parks in the East Multnomah County area include more than 500 acres of land, 1,000+ acres of natural areas and miles of trails, many suitable for walking, jogging, biking, rollerblading, strollers, dog walking, and horseback riding.
Click here for a list of parks and amenities. Rain or shine, come out and enjoy some of the region's parks.
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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 the office for more information at 503-665-1131.
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