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BizBoosters for the month of August is New Seasons Market Inc.
08/03 Chamber 101 @ Chamber meeting room |
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Thank you Annual Awards & Installation Banquet sponsor | |
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Welcome to these new members in June - show them your support!
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"Through the Chamber we continue to participate in valuable opportunities for engaging with our local businesses with clout." |
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Chamber of Commerce
7740 SE Harmony Rd
Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
503-654-7777
info@yourchamber.com
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Eggs 'N Issues Legislative Wrap-Up
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Your chance to question senators and representatives
With the conclusion of the 2011 Legislative session we know there were many successes and yet many areas where the business community would have preferred different outcomes. Are there areas where our legislators could have done more or different? How can we, as the business community, let our elected leaders know what's important to us to help build a strong local economy and sense of community?
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Business After Hours
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Network with other chambers at centennial celebration
Join businesses from across Clackamas County to celebrate the Centennial for Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service . Other chambers in the county are also invited. The event will be held at the OSU Extension Service Office, 200 Warner Milne Road in Oregon City from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Be a part of history while you enjoy raffle prizes, food, fun, take a tour, and network. The event is FREE, however, please RSVP to 503.655.8631.
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Platinum Chair Circle Bronze Chair Circle
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Chamber office hours change
Your Chamber is now open from 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Phone hours for your Chamber are 9:30am to 4:30pm on Monday and 8:00am to 4:30pm Tuesday through Friday. Please stop in or phone anytime during these hours. |
Coming Soon: Powerful new marketing opportunities
The Chamber's website attracts both consumers and businesses in search of information about our community and local businesses like yours. To support our members seeking additional opportunities to promote their businesses and target their audiences, the Chamber is proud to announce our NEW website marketing program. A limited number of premium marketing positions will be made available and special discounts are available if you secure advertising space before August 26th.
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Eggs 'N Issues Congressman Schrader
Thursday, August 18, 2011
What is Congress doing to help grow strong local communities?
 It's been an interesting and sometimes confusing year for our nation's leaders, and our business community will have an opportunity to discuss issues and ask questions at a breakfast hosted by Your Chamber. The event will be presented by the Chamber's Vision Sponsors. Congressman Kurt Schrader will address fiscal reform and other business issues and give his perspectives of what is happening on Capital Hill. He will discuss a variety of issues that affect local businesses, and take questions from the floor regarding our local concerns.
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Bring out the leader in You!
 Registration is now being taken for the premier Leadership Clackamas County (LCC) Class for 2011-2012. Adults, 18 or over who live or work in Clackamas County and who are interested in enhancing their leadership skills while learning about the county may apply for open spots by contacting Your Chamber at 503.654.7777 or by completing the application online.
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Geocache challenge coins are going fast!
Geocaching is a high-tech, family oriented, treasure hunting game. GPS devices are used to locate hidden containers, called geocaches. Adventure seekers of all ages search for geocaches throughout the world and then they share experiences online. July 18th Your Chamber partnering with Clackamas County Tourism & Cultural Affairs, launched our 2011 Geocache Challenge. This challenge will attract visitors to our area and encourages locals to explore our area. Click for more information or call Your Chamber at 503.654.7777. |
A strong local economy and business representation; it's up to us
Chamber members have an opportunity to be part of a collective force of business as sponsors of the chamber public policy programs. Included in the overarching area are economic development, advocating for business before government, public policy, community outreach, candidate training and, when needed, lobbying at local, regional, state and federal levels for good business practices.
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Lyle Rodman memorial & celebration
 The last of the "REALLY" nice guys! We will all miss Lyle Rodman! He was an Ambassador for our Chamber for the last two years. His memorial service will be held on July 29th (Friday) at 9:00 am. The location for his service will be at Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Happy Valley. There will also be a "Celebration" of his life at the Clubhouse located at 13900 SE Highway 212 at 142nd Ave in Clackamas from 4:00-7:00 pm on Friday, July 29th.
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Community festival focuses on family fun
 Day in Damascus is a long-standing community celebration, focusing on family fun, great entertainment, and great food all to support the Damascus Centennial Park and other community service activities of KIWANIS! The event will be held on Saturday, July 30th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The day begins with a pancake breakfast from 8:30am to 10:30am and ends with an after the event BBQ. |
Get involved - help shape the future of the McLoughlin area
Help shape the future of the McLoughlin area at a McLoughlin Area Plan Public Workshop from 6:30pm to 9:00pm on Wednesday, August 3rd, at Rex Putnam High School, 4950 SE Roethe Road in Milwaukie. Weigh in on the new plans and projects suggested by your friends and neighbors at the May workshop. Help refine the plans and projects to move the plan forward.
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Damascus meeting and events schedule
Click on the calendar to view the public meetings and events calendar for the City of Damascus covering the timeframe of July 18 - 30, 2011. Also, click here to view their calendar covering the timeframe of August 1- 18, 2011. |
Movies in the Parks
Sponsored by North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District, FREE movies will be held throughout the area on Friday evenings beginning at dusk, usually about 9:00pm. So bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy family movies under the stars. Friday, July 29th the movie, "Cats & Dogs" will be showing at Risley Park, 2350 SE Swain in Milwaukie. |
Rep. Sheehan spoke at summer food program event
Calls on community members to get involved in their local programs
 Rep. Patrick Sheehan (R-Clackamas) spoke at the "Summer Food Celebration" in support of the Summer Food Service Program. He was joined by Clackamas County Commissioner Ann Lininger and the Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon. The purpose of the celebration event was to raise awareness about hunger, and offer children a mid-day meal while school is out. This event was also an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of community leaders and program supporters. |
CCHS celebrates Clackamas community!
Clackamas County Historical Society (CCHS) will hold a fundraiser on Friday, July 29, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Singer Hill Cafe in Oregon City. Have dinner and 25 percent of the night's proceeds will benefit the Clackamas County Historical Society! Singer Hill Cafe, located at the corner of Seventh and John Adams, serves coffee, sandwiches, salad, pastries and cakes.
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Enjoy "A Taste of Wright"
Mark your calendar for a summer afternoon of food, fun, tours, and music at The Gordon House - a National Historic Site and Oregon's only building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright! Enjoy the auction, and help support the only Frank Lloyd Wright building open to the public in the Pacific Northwest! Kids and friends welcome! The event will be held at The Gordon House, 869 W Main Street in Silverton from 2:00pm to 7:00pm on August 7, 2011. For tickets call 503.874.6006 or click here . |
Local non-profit receives award
Clackamas Women's Services has made the 2011 list of the third annual 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon. There will be a celebrate of the 100 Best Nonprofits at a seated dinner the evening of Wednesday, September 28, at the Portland Downtown Hilton. At that time they will reveal the much-anticipated rankings in the October issue of Oregon Business magazine, along with a countdown of the Top Ten nonprofits. Registration is now open. Click for event details. |
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Oregon industries shuffle on BBB's top complaints list
BBB Shows Semi-Annual Trends
Each quarter, Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington tracks data to monitor marketplace complaints and inquiries. In Oregon, BBB's most-complained-about industries of 2011 have shuffled in the second quarter-April through June-compared to the first quarter-January through March.
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