👉‍ Your Weekly Gresham Area Chamber E-Blast

The Week of 12/14/2021

The early bird gets the worm.

The second mouse gets the cheese.

Lynn Snodgrass | CEO

Welcome New Members

Legacy Coffee Company LLC

Multnomah Education Service District Employment Team

Opdahl Chiropractic and Massage

Thank You

Renewing Members

Frenzi Frozen Yogurt

Visual Impressions Photography, LLC

Brainjar Media

Advantage Integrated Pest Elimination

Multnomah Learning Academy - K-8 Public Charter School

Gresham Senior Center

Portland Columbia Symphony

Food for Families, Inc.

Complete Screening Agency, LLC

Chamber in Pictures Sponsor Metro East Web Academy

Shop the old fashioned way……..SHOP LOCAL! Encourage our local merchants and their staff. Help our local economy by shopping local.

Learn More About the Try Local First Gresham Movement

Gingerbread house with Employees Only Door Sign

Gingerbread contest at the Gresham Historical Museum. The gingerbread houses are phenomenal. Visit, view, and vote.

Learn More About the Gingerbread Competition at the Gresham Historical Society and Museum

Jingles the Elf at the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce

Our Facebook friends are having fun with a curious elf, Jingles McGiven, as she takes time to travel through Gresham! Follow her on Facebook through the month of December as she explores our beautiful city. Not all of the sites are as obvious as this one.

Every day she is exploring a new site and needs help to find her way. Where did she end up today? Can you tell her a little about the area she is exploring? Join her on the chamber Facebook page. Use the photo as a clue.

We will reveal on Facebook the location in the comments after a few days so you can explore too!

Follow the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook

Now thru Saturday, December 18th

Bring a new or gently loved sports equipment to donate to local children.

Tennis Rackets
Tennis Balls
Basketballs
Baseballs
Baseball Gloves
Footballs
Boxing Gloves
Ice Skates
Water Polo Balls
Volleyballs
BMX Bikes
Sparing Gear
Rugby Ball
Rappelling Equipment

Softball Cleats
Ski Goggles
Baseball Bats
Soccer Balls
Volleyball Kneepads
Water Polo Caps
Swim Goggles
Jump Ropes
Free Weights
Footballs
Track Shoes
Skateboard Helmets

Yoga Mats
Hockey Sticks
Catcher’s Gear
Football Pads
Cricket Bat
Baseballs
Badminton Shuttlecock
Tennis Balls
Soccer Cleats
Golf Clubs
Archery Targets
Soccer Shin Guards
Basketballs

Gresham Area Drop Off Locations

Burns Feed Store

Dicks Sporting Goods-Gresham Location

Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce Office

The Gresham Toy Shop

Donation Details and Information

Meet Ryan Crouser, Two Time Olympian

Monday, December 20th 2021

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Salvation Army Gresham Corps

473 SE 194th Avenue, Portland, OR 97233

Travel Sponsor:

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Friday AM Networking

Friday, December 17th, 2021

7:20 AM - 9:00 AM

In Person

Gresham Historical Society & Museum

410 North Main Avenue, Gresham, OR 97030

We will be meeting in-person but will be observing safety precautions of social distancing and face masks if the host requires. Thank you!

View More Friday AM Networking Details

Support our police officers. If you would like to adopt a cop, click below to email Lynn.

We are looking for 113 businesses to adopt our 113 police officers. You need not be a Chamber member to participate. A tool kit will be provided with window signage and ideas for how to celebrate and honor your police officer.

E-mail your interest and questions to Lynn

Luke Ligatich, The Gresham Toy Shop Testimonial for the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce

Tips, Tools, & Press Releases

What is your credit score made of?

1.Payment history (35%) – how often are you making payments on time.

2. Credit utilization (30%) – how much of your available credit are you using

3. Length of credit history (15%) – how long have you had credit

4. Credit mix (10%) – what type of credit have you already taken on

5. New credit (10%) – how recently were you approved for credit

A huge mistake most people make is waiting to market their business, event or launch. The time is NOW. Don't wait to share your message with the world!

The Hospice benefit covers patient care by the RN, medical equipment such as hospital beds, walkers and wheelchairs. Prescriptions related to patient diagnosis, emotional and spiritual support, 24/7 on-call and bereavement services for the family are all included.

Share your pearls of wisdom?

To post a tip, email the details to gacc@greshamchamber.org. Please remember to keep it to 40 words or less.

TRAVEL OREGON

Moro, Oregon

A stone’s throw from the Oregon Trail, Moro is a land of wheat fields, windmills and natural wonders on the Journey Through Time Scenic Byway.

Browse Main Street’s antique shops and craft stores, and top off lunch with a creamy milkshake. Visit the Sherman County Historical Museum to learn about pioneers, Native American communities and farming history. Supreme hiking, boating and camping await along the beautiful John Day River at nearby Cottonwood Canyon State Park.