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Fred Meyer (Oak Grove & Clackamas) is the BizBooster for December
No AM Business Connection or BizBooster will be held this week due to the holidays
In January BizBoosters will move to Mondays!
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New Members
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Welcome to these new members in November - show them your support!
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A member says...
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Larry Cranford, Exclamation Advertising & Graphic Design, Inc
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| North Clackamas County
Chamber of Commerce
7740 SE Harmony Rd
Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
503-654-7777
info@yourchamber.com
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 Previous issues of this newsletter have presented evidence from local companies that Lean works for small businesses such as Exceed Enterprises and nonmanufacturing companies such as Willamette View. Regardless of industry, lean is of value to all size businesses.
Are you interested in learning about such lean concepts that can save your business money? Then join Your Chamber January 31, 2012 for Lean For Small Business - Cardio for Your Business. This one-hour session is free for Chamber Members and will generate tangible practices for your business to get Lean in 2012. The Cardio Season is sponsored by The Customized Training Center at CCC with Program Sponsor Comcast Business Class. It will be held from 3:30 - 4:30 pm at the Chamber Office. Registration Full article  
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Get your business on the Map!
Your Chamber is pleased to announce that advertising sales for the all-new 2012 North Clackamas County Street Map are now underway. Thousands of the new maps will be available for distribution early next summer. For publication and advertising information or to reserve ad space now, contact your Chamber 503.654.7777 or Project Representative Marilyn Thomson @ 253.973.1476.
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Sweet Heart of a deal
Your Chamber has kicked off its Sweet Heart Package Travelling Raffle. This year's package, valued at more than $1200, includes a fabulous amethyst ring from LaRog Brothers, one night in a Jacuzzi suite at Oxford Suites, a three month Executive Family Membership at East Side Athletic Club, a large floral arrangement from Stargazer Baskets and Blooms, a chocolate martini gift basket from Dove Chocolatiers (including four martini glasses) and a gift card to McGrath's Fish House. Tickets are $10 a piece or three for $25 and only 200 tickets will be sold! They will be available at the Chamber office and at every event from now until the first week of February. The winner will be announced at the AM Business Connection on February 3rd. You need not be present to win.
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Credit union returns to its roots in West Linn
Clackamas Federal Credit Union (CFCU) grand opening slated for spring 2012
 CFCU will open its seventh branch in West Linn on April 6, 2012. The future branch will be located inside Safeway at 22000 Salamo Road, and will be their only credit union with a physical presence in West Linn.
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Campus Safety director named
 The Clackamas Community College Board of Education on Wednesday approved the hire of Kurt R. Nelson as the new director of Campus Safety. Nelson, who has worked as an adjunct instructor for the college, will begin work in his new position on Monday, January 9.
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 Exceed Enterprises will be hosting a Recognition Night, on February 23, 2012 at Gray Gables Estate from 7:00 to 8:30pm. The celebration will recognize their consumers (workers with disabilities), volunteers, community partners, donors, businesses, staff members, board and advocates.
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Spring break cruise will keep you smiling
 is offering a 4 day spring break cruise from March 19-23, 2012. You're invited to follow your impulses on Carnival Inspiration - sailing from Long Beach with additional ports of call at Catalina Island and Ensenada, MX. Pricing on the inside from $358 per person double - 4 people sharing same cabin $1108 with a Grand Suite with 4 people sharing only $2410 - suite is approx 400 sq. ft. Pricing is of course, cruise only. For more information email or call 503.803.0973 or 800.758.7197.
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Lay a solid foundation for your future
It pays to have good credit, particularly in tough economic times. Why? The difference between getting a loan with a low interest rate vs. getting a loan with a high interest rate could mean thousands of extra dollars in interest payments over the life of the loan. Your credit score is based on how you use credit, and it's a number you can control. Join Clackamas Federal Credit Union to learn the tools to help you lay a solid foundation for your future. The event will be held at the McLoughlin Branch,18600 SE McLoughlin Blvd, on January 24th, 2012 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Call to register: 503.656.0671.
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College Goal Oregon provides financial aid support
Financial aid makes a big difference for students pursuing college education. But navigating the financial aid process can be challenging. Clackamas Community College will host College Goal Oregon on Saturday, January 7, from 9am to 2pm in the Gregory Forum. College Goal Oregon is part of a nationwide effort to help students and their families learn about financial aid and file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
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Feedback needed on budget cut issues
 TriMet has tough budget choices ahead, and they want to know what's most important to you when it comes to service on the street and the price you pay to ride. TriMet is facing a $12-17 million shortfall in the next budget year - the result of three things: lower-than-expected revenue from payroll taxes, anticipated cuts in federal funding, and unsustainable health care costs for union employees. They have launched an interactive website where riders and the community can learn about the budget challenges they're facing and the impacts their decisions will have. It spells out options for raising revenue and cutting costs in three areas: fares, service, and internal efficiencies. They invite you to visit the site, learn more about the issues, then weigh in by submitting your feedback.
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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 December 18 - 31, 2011. Also, click here to view their calendar covering the timeframe of December 25 - January 7, 2011.
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Layaway for the holidays
Shopping service can save budgets
Better Business Bureau (BBB) is reminding consumers to be informed before utilizing layaway services, which have resurged at many major retail outlets due to the current economic climate. Layaway programs allow customers to use payment plans to purchase items. Typically, buyers must make down payments to hold items and then make periodic payments for 30 to 90 days before they can take paid-off merchandise home.
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Don't let penny auctions cost a chunk of change
Better Business Bureau makes "cents" of online penny auctions
This holiday season, some shoppers are logging on penny or pay-to-bid auction sites for low prices on merchandise like cameras, golf clubs and even gift cards. Better Business Bureau shares tips for understanding the positives and avoiding the perils of pay-to-bid auctions.
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