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The Weekly - Week of November 6th
Seeds to Grow
From Lynn, CEO
Heroes don't wear capes or tights. They wear dog tags and combat boots.

In This Issue
This Week's AM Location
Member Recognition
Small Business Saturday
Fall Chamber Expo
Health & Wellness
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
NO AM MEETING - Chamber office closed
November 10
*In observance of the Veteran's Day holiday
 
Quick Links
Membership Directory
Board of Directors
Chamber News
Become a Member
SBDC Calendar

The Weekly is

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Gresham-Barlow School District 
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Chamber in Pictures
Veterans Day began in 1919 celebrating the first anniversary of the end of World War I. It became a National Holiday in 1938. It is a holiday honoring men and women who have or are serving our country. You might not be a veteran, but click the link to see how many veterans are surrounding you. 
 
Is Anne Whitlock of Courtyard Fountains providing Chaplain Fuller with a Halloween costume? No disguises at the Friday AM at CAL Center. Carol Egan and her high school students gave the real deal to the 84 members that attended. 
 
Not even the 7th game of the World Series stopped these diehard fans from going to Skyland Pub for the W.O.W. event. Randy Paden, RP Computing; James Denmark, Henningsen Cold Storage and Chamber Board member; Katie Paden (date night, Randy?), and Beth St. James, Welcome Wagon enjoying Welcome on Wednesdays with each other.  
 

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

Fall Chamber Expo
Fall Chamber Expo
November 8
4:30-6:30 pm
Gresham Elks Lodge
 
"Seahawkers & Others"
 
COME NETWORK ON WEDNESDAY!
      • Showcasing new business members
      • Great networking opportunities with
        new, existing and Board members

 

   

Presenting Sponsor

   

Additional Sponsors

      
 

Health & Wellness
November is National Caregiver's Month
Nearly half (48 percent) of family caregivers are caring for someone who lives in his or her own home, while an additional 35 percent are sharing a home with the loved one they're caring for. Some are caring for a spouse or partner, many for a parent. To be a good caregiver it is important to be prepared for the emotional and physical energy that is required of you at any time of day or night. That's why the November 2017 National Caregiver Month's theme is: "Caregiving Around the Clock." Read more...

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Business Excellence Awards
Call for Nominations! 
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
BFit Gyms - Exercise Tips
Schedule exercise like an appointment. Write down exactly when you are going to workout in your calendar or planner. You are the boss of you. And you wouldn't cancel an appointment with the boss, would you?   
 
Portland General Electric - Paperless Bill 
Simplify with Paperless Bill, and you could win a $1,000 Visa gift card to cover year-end expenses. Our paperless billing option is a sure-winner for businesses like yours. It's convenient, easy and helps streamline a monthly task. Enroll between November 1 and December 10, 2017 at PortlandGeneral.com/PaperlessSweeps. 
 

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"
NO FRIDAY AM - Office Closed
November 10
In observance of the Veteran's Day holiday

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


Visitors Center
Winter Rafting & Kayaking
 
Some people think you are crazy if you hop in your kayak or raft in the winter, but if you love to paddle, there are many reasons to get out in the rain. If you wait for summer in Oregon, many rivers and streams are too low for boating and modern drysuits will keep you warm and cozy.

The Clackamas and Sandy rivers have reliable Class II and IV rapids throughout the winter. The Hood River has 5 sections from Class II to IV+. Visit Eagle and Fish Creeks, popular tributaries of the Clackamas River for challenging rapids and stunning scenery. Click here for some great choices and inspiration.


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.