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The Weekly - Week of November 13th
Seeds to Grow
From Lynn, CEO
"The reason women don't play football is because eleven of them would never wear the same outfit in public." ~ Phyllis Diller

In This Issue
This Week's AM Location
Special Event
Small Business Saturday
Member Recognition
Business Excellence Awards
Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
Member Event Calendar
Member Job Openings
Friday AMs
Visitors Center
Bike Friendly Businesses
This Week's AM
November 17 - 7:22-9:00 am
7505 SE Hogan Road, Gresham
 
New Members
Presenting Sponsor
Oregonians CU
Quick Links
Membership Directory
Board of Directors
Chamber News
Become a Member
SBDC Calendar

The Weekly is

Sponsored by:

 

Fred Meyer Logo

 

Gresham-Barlow School District 

Special Event
Meet Jon Ryan,
Seattle Seahawks Punter
Try Local Event - Chamber members only
Sherwin Williams
November 28 - 4:00-5:00 pm
277 NE 223rd Avenue, Gresham
 
GreyWolves Event - Open to the public
Crunch Fitness
November 28 - 5:00-7:00 pm
355 NE 223rd Avenue, Gresham
 
Seahawkers and Others was a hit for the Expo! Great time to network and learn how to network. Halley Baars, Oregonians Credit Union and Andrew Cox of Andrew Cox Media were great examples of that.
 
Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday
Shop Small on November 25
Shop Small is another effort in which the Chamber is engaged to encourage people to shop locally to stimulate the economy. From the neighborhood cafe with the tasty cappuccinos to the unique treats at the candy shop, our streets are brimming with special stores that are the heartbeat of our neighborhoods and part of our community.

Small Business Saturday is a day to support the local businesses we love. This year, the big day is November 25, and we want you to get out and Shop Small. If you're a small business owner, you can head to www.shopsmall.com to download free marketing materials to help you attract customers on the day. Let's make this the most successful Small Business Saturday yet!

Member Recognition
The Chamber would like to thank and acknowledge the members below who reinvested in our organization by renewing their membership: 
 

Business Excellence Awards
Call for Nominations! 
Photo courtesy of Photo Images by Susan Gould 
 
The Chamber is accepting nominations for the Annual Business Excellence Awards. Nominations can come from a third party or be self-nomination. Deadline for nominations is December 31st.  
 
Awards will be given in the following categories: 
- Large Business (over 50 employees) 
- Medium Business (under 49 employees) 
- Small Business (under 10 employees) 
- Family-owned Business 
- Non-Profit 
- Rising Star 
- Volunteer of the Year
 
Nominees should demonstrate excellent and outstanding achievements in all aspects of their organization. Click here for all nomination forms.
 
For sponsorship information contact Shelley Wright.
 
SAVE THE DATE!
Business Excellence Awards Luncheon
January 25, 2018 - 11:30-1:30 pm
Pathway Church
 

Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
Portland General Electric - 2016 Sustainability Report
To learn about our integrated approach that considers social, environmental and economic impacts, view our 2016 Sustainability Report online at PortlandGeneral.com/Sustainability.
 
BFit Gyms - Exercise Tips
Move your body everyday of the week. Remember to prioritize movement, not just the concept of "exercise." Even on days you don't get a workout in, be sure you take a walk, stretch, stand, or dance! Your body was meant to move: enjoy it.    
 

AVAILABLE ONLINE! Member Event Calendar
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.


Member Job Openings

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.

 

Friday AM Meetings - "You at 7:22"
Al's Garden Center
November 17 - 7:22-9:00 am
7505 SE Hogan Road, Gresham

NO FRIDAY AM - Office Closed
November 24
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday

December 1 - 7:22-9:00 am
473 SE 194th Avenue, Portland

Christmas Breakfast benefiting SnowCap Community Charities, Human Solutions and My Father's House
December 8 - 7:00-9:00 am
Pathway Church, 3848 NE Division, Gresham


Visitors Center
Snow Adventures
 
Folks who play in the Oregon outdoors this time of year embrace the fun that comes from fresh powder - whether on snowshoes, skis or even inside the cozy confines of a dog sled. And still others find their winter thrills by speeding across the wintertime landscape toward distant, hard-to-reach areas aboard snowmobiles.

The Mt. Hood National Forest has hundreds of miles of multi-use trails open during the winter months. Cooper Spur Mountain Resort on the north side of Mt. Hood is a great spot for beginning snow skiers with groomed trails. At Mt. Hood Meadows Nordic Center you can rent skis and head out on the tracked trail. If you are looking for a more remote experience, Cascade Huts operates along the southeast side of Mt. Hood and will help you create an itinerary to trek through miles of tree-lined back country.

While Mt. Hood doesn't offer dogsled experiences, visit Oregon Trail of Dreams if you are looking for that adventure and you can have an Iditarod experience at Mt. Bachelor.


Bike Friendly Business Program
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:

- Best Western Sandy Inn - Boring Brewing Co/Boring Winery
- Buddha Kat Winery - Cafe Delirium
- Columbia Gorge Outlets - Frenzi Frozen Yogurt
- Gresham Bicycle Center
 - Gresham Ford
- Gresham Grocery Outlet
 - Gresham ReStore
- Hampton Inn
 - Jazzy Bagel Co.
- McMenamins Edgefield
 - Nicholas Restaurant
- Oregonians Credit Union
 - Origin's Coffee House
- Riverview Community Bank
 - Sunny Han's Wok & Grill
- The Hoppy Brewer

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.