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Baker & Company, P.C. is the BizBooster for March
03/08 Women in Networking - Money Matters
03/09 AM Business Connection - Marie Nizich, Bridges in Real Estate @ Legacy Realty
03/12 Biz Boosters - New Seasons Market Inc. for Lunch
03/15 Business After Hours Showcase - Happy Valley Business Alliance and Providence Happy Valley Rehab & Sports Therapy
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Team Meetings
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03-08 Women In Networking Team Meeting
03-13 Ambassador Team Meeting
03-13 Biz Booster Team Meeting
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Directory
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Shop Local - Shop Chamber
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New Members
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Welcome to these new members in February - show them your support!
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A member says...
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"Very good people- good relationships. I've learned what businesses are out there and where to go when I nee d those products & services. The Chamber is a personalized Yellow Pages."
John Amundsen, Southwest Office Supply & Interiors
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Chamber of Commerce
7740 SE Harmony Rd
Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
503-654-7777
info@yourchamber.com
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Chamber Board of Directors nominated
The North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce Nominating Committee led by incoming Board Chair - David Russell from Adventist Health has announced the Board of Director's slate for 2012-13. The Class of 2015 will be elected for a 3-year term beginning July 1, 2012. Chamber members may nominate additional candidates by petition bearing the signatures of at least 5 members-in-good- standing as of the first day of the month during which the petition was filed.
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 Money, Money, Money......it Matters!
Women in Networking, on March 8th, will offer a fresh perspective on money and business. Tracia Graham from Money Attitudes will help you  explore:
- How men and women handle money differently
- Habits, patterns and beliefs about money
- Mistakes professionals often make that can end up costing a bundle
- When to quickly implement change and when exercising caution is imperative.
Members who register prior to March 6th - $20.00 and after March 6th - $25.00
Non Members who register prior to March 6th - $25.00 and after March 6th - $30.00
Thank you to sponsor Marylhurst University.
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Save money - build your business
 Joining your Chamber is one way to help your business succeed. Another way is to use email marketing solutions from Constant Contact - emails, surveys and event marketing. Sign up for Constant Contact through your Chamber and you can receive up to a 25% discount even if you're already a Constant Contact customer.
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From the Chair
Gregory A. Chaimov, Attorney at Law
Do you fit the traditional mold?
 A Chamber optimist says, "The glass is half full."
A Chamber pessimist says, "The glass is half empty."
A Chamber innovator says, "The glass needs re-sizing."
On March 21, the Board of Directors will meet to plan goals for the next fiscal year. A significant part of this year's strategic thinking will include how the Chamber can provide value to members who don't fit the traditional mold.
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President's Message
Susan Lehr, President/CEO
63% of consumers say...
 What is it that persuades a customer to do business with you? Is it your product or service? Location, price, convenience, relationship, reputation? Frankly, it is often more than one reason. When all is considered though doesn't reputation and relationships sway decisions?
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Platinum Chair Circle Bronze Chair Circle
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Recognition of members
Your Chamber would like to recognize these members who reinvested in your Chamber last week:
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Come see what is REAL!
REAL (Real Estate Activities Liaisons) is being formed in Your Chamber for all your real estate industry needs. Meeting at the Chamber office the first Wednesday of the month from 7:30am - 8:30am, REAL is discussing mission and core values to better collaborate in all your real estate needs. Come see what is REAL!
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Business of the Year - Business Person - Irwin Adams Lifetime Achievement Award
The North Clackamas County Chamber of Commerce is seeking your nominations for deserving businesses and business leaders who make an impact on our community. Nomination forms are now available. Nominations will close on March 16th so get your forms in today. Help us recognize the worthy in the region.
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The bigger your rolodex, the bigger your business - Anonymous
Build your rolodex at the Happy Valley Business Alliance and Providence Happy Valley Rehab & Sport Therapy Business after Hours Showcase on March 15th from 5:30-7pm. With a St. Patrick's Day theme, there will be plenty of fun opportunities to enjoy the evening while creating important business connections and partaking in the nights events, including the member showcases, Wii balance ball, refreshments, drinks, door prizes and much more! Make sure to wear green....or else!
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The NCCCC Foundation Thanks You!
With all your support the NCCCC Community Foundation raised almost $300 toward a scholarship for a YLP graduate. Because of California Pizza Kitchen, Dr. Ed Hacmac and all your hungry appetites, your contribution will help develop future leaders seeking a college education. Thank you everyone! Full article
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They say golf is like life, but don't believe them. Golf is more complicated than that. - Gardner Dickinson
 Your Chamber's annual golf event, sponsored by Key Bank, combines business networking with a healthy dose of competition! Whether it's on the course or at the Golf Awards Dinner, the event on June 13, 2012 is a great opportunity to host clients and interact with fellow businesses in a fun, social setting.
If you have any questions or would like to customize a sponsorship, please contact Shelly by email or call the Chamber office at 503-654-7777.
Keep it in the short grass!
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 FREE community event for low income families and individuals with disabilities
On Wednesday, March 21, 2012, Northwest Family Services will sponsor a Resource Fair for Clackamas County Adults, Youth & Veterans to learn about resources and services available in the community. Workshops about Financial Literacy and Tax preparation will be offered. Six FREE tax preparations will be raffled. There will be free blood pressure readings. It will be held at the Gregory Forum Building, Clackamas Community College, 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City 97045.
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Fire Chief applauds passage of bill to make distribution of 9-1-1 tax revenues more efficient
Rep. Patrick Sheehan (R-Clackamas) secured House passage of legislation directing the Office of Emergency Management to distribute 9-1-1 tax revenues directly to jurisdictions that service emergency calls. Clackamas County Fire District #1 Chief Ed Kirchhofer applauded the passage of the bill.
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 Area mall to boost economy
Forever 21 to open Oregon's largest prototype at Clackamas Town Center
Clackamas Town Center, one of the premier shopping destinations in the greater Portland, Oregon area is adding a two-level, 33,500-square-foot Forever 21 to its already stellar retail line-up. Debuting as the largest Forever 21 in Oregon, the relocated and expanded store is scheduled to open Fall 2012.
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Eggstravaganza to benefit youth program
 Eagle Landing Golf Course will host an egg hunt on Saturday, April 7 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. There will be 3 age groups with 5,000 eggs, face painting, balloons, a special appearance by Miss Bunny, food and beverages. Your family will enjoy a Jelly Bean Game, Eggspectation Game, toy prizes, and the Twilight Egg Hunt. Cost is $5 per person with 50% of the proceeds going to the North Clackamas Backpack Buddy Program - a program that helps provide nutritious weekend food packages for kids on the weekends. A great cause for our local community! RSVP preferred.
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Spaghetti Dinner and Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
 The Milwaukie Center is hosting a fun "All you can Eat" Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm. Dinner is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Register today for the Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament; contestants will receive a complimentary ticket for dinner with your $50 buy-in. First prize is a $300 gift card. For more information, call the office at 503.653.8100.
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Celebrate spring with FREE bingo!
Celebrate spring at Deerfield Village Assisted Living with free bingo on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. There will be refreshments with plenty of door prizes. They are located at 5770 SE Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie 97222.
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Support the education of our youth
 Our schools are currently facing unprecedented cuts in education funding, which has led to unmet critical student needs. In response, the North Clackamas Education Foundation (a non-profit organization founded in 1992 to support the North Clackamas School District) will be holding its annual gala dinner and auction on Saturday, April 21, 2011 at the Abernethy Center in Oregon City.To help play a part in our success, North Clackamas Education Foundation is respectfully requesting donations of gift certificates, services, or experiences to be featured as part of their live and silent auctions.For more information, to purchase a table or sponsorship, or donate an auction item, please contact Ami Margolin Rome by email or at 503.353.6053. Thank you for supporting our schools!
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Exceed Enterprises Hosted its Annual Recognition Night
 Exceed Enterprises held its 29th annual Recognition Night at Gray Gables Estate. Nearly 200 guests celebrated Exceed's outstanding achievements of their workers with disabilities, volunteers, community partners, donors, businesses, staff, board and advocates.
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Remodeling seminar will provide tips
 Are you planning a future remodeling project, or do you know someone who is planning to remodel their home? This seminar, offered by Chown Hardware and Diane Plesset, with D.P. Design & Associates will focus on achieving the best value for a remodeling investment. Hints, tips, how-to's, and answers to challenging questions about remodeling in today's economy. The showcase will be held at the Chown Showcase, 333 Northwest 16th Avenue, Portland 503.243.6500 with presenter Diane Plesset, CMKBD, NCIDQ, C.A.P.S., D. P. Design.
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 Fun Around Oregon!
"CU in Oregon" Photo Contest
They love living in Oregon, and they know you do too. That's why they're celebrating the beauty of our state with a fun contest that you can be involved in. Oregonians Credit Union will be posting pictures of people wearing their awesome green "CU in Oregon" shirts on their facebook page regularly. Questions will be asked about each posted picture and the person who answers correctly wins a shirt. Also, anyone who sends a picture of themselves wearing the shirt around Oregon will be entered for a chance to win an Oregon weekend getaway!
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Business leaders to assist with biodiesel school project
New Urban High School is seeking a few good people with an interest in and/or knowledge of biodiesel to assist with a school project. The school's junior cohort has been working on a project about biodiesel. On Monday, March 12th, and Tuesday, March 13th, from 9-11, the students will be presenting this project to a panel of community members. The school is seeking people to sit on that panel for one or both days. If you, or anyone from your business, would be interested in assisting this local high school by sitting on the panel, please email Daniale Lynch with the day you are available.
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Local businesses can assist local family
The leadership department at Rex Putnam high school is seeking business assistance to get the word out about fund raising for a local family to help save a mother's life.
Leadership representative Everett Wild said, "Every year, we have an event called Charity week, where we select a charity, fundraise money for that charity, and donate our earnings to them. This year, our charity is very close to home. The mother of one of our current students has a brain tumor. Doctors here in Portland do not think she has a very high chance for survival, but brain tumor specialist in Texas thinks he may be able to remove the tumor and save her life. The family's expenses will total upwards of $40,000 and the school wants to help them cover as much of that cost as possible."
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 New member offers solutions for increasing effectiveness and profitability  Tracia Graham is a business coach and the creator of Money Attitudes, a coaching, organizational and investigative solution to making, keeping and saving money. She offers a 12 week intensive coaching program plus organizational and investigative services. Her clients are business owners and professionals who want to make more money, have less stress in work and life, make decisions that strengthen their business or practice, and identify and release habits, patterns and beliefs that sabotage their success! Contact her by email or by calling 503.746.8303 for a complimentary consultation. "Her laser-beam intuition zeroed right in on the unseen obstacles that were keeping me from claiming my full productivity."
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New member focuses practice on bankruptcy
 Michael D. O'Brien is the Managing Partner of Oliveros & O'Brien, P.C. and also supervises the Bankruptcy Practice Group. An Oregon native, Mike graduated from Wilson High School and the University of Oregon where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in History. In 1994, Mike earned his Juris Doctor from University of Wisconsin Law School.
Mike's practice focuses on bankruptcy for small business owners and complex Chapter 7 and 13 cases. Mike also represents individuals and small business owners in Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings. In 2007, Mike received Board Certification as a Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist by the American Board of Certification. He is a frequent speaker on debtor/creditor issues and an active member of the Oregon State Bar Debtor/Creditor section. Mike is admitted to practice law in Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin.
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 Highway 213 closure begins March 22
A full closure of Highway 213 between the northbound I-205 on/off ramps and the Washington Street/Clackamas River Drive intersection is scheduled to occur between 8 p.m. Thursday, March 22, and 4 a.m. Tuesday, March 27. An Oregon City contractor will use the 104-hour closure to safely pull a new six-lane bridge into position on Highway 213, where it will serve as a Washington Street overpass.
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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 March 5 - 17, 2012. Also, click here to view their calendar covering the timeframe of March 12 - 24, 2012.
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Mark your calendar for March 14th and - Save Lives!
Like a hospital emergency room, the American Red Cross needs to be prepared to respond to patient emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days week, 365 days a year. Through your support, the Red Cross can help ensure every patient has the blood they need. Please donate blood at their next Sandy Community Blood Drive sponsored by the Mt Hood Hospice and the Sandy Fire Department. The drive will be located at the Sandy Fire Station, 17460 Burns Ave on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm. To schedule your appointment or for more information contact: Mt. Hood Hospice at 503.668.5545 or go online and use sponsor code: SandyComm. For eligibility questions call 1.866.236.3276. For additional information, contact Nannette Wilson, Sandy Fire Department at 503.668.8093.
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Milwaukie events calendar
Click here for the upcoming events and meetings for the city of Milwaukie.
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Clackamas County wants to hear YOUR priorities
Clackamas County is seeking public feedback about issues that affect the direction of our community and our region. Please take a few minutes to take the Clackamas County Community Survey. It's an easy way to let your local leaders know what is important you.
Thank you for your participation in making Clackamas County a great place to live and work.
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Happy Valley events calendar
Click here for the upcoming events and meetings for the city of Happy Valley.
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BBB Shreds documents after tax season
2012 Shred Day: April 21
After taxes, clear out unwanted business files and personal paperwork at Better Business Bureau's (BBB) free document shred event. BBB's Secure Your ID Day helps consumers and businesses securely dispose of documents to help prevent identity theft.
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NCPW reminder: check business licensing
Regardless of the industry-retailers, restaurants or remodelers-state business licensing is required for all businesses. For the first tip of National Consumer Protection Week-or NCPW-Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington reminds consumers to research registrations before doing business.
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NCPW reminder: Watch out for scam red flags
Millions of Americans are taken advantage of each year because they fail to recognize the common signs of scams-which hijack personal information and steal money. For the second tip of National Consumer Protection Week-or NCPW-Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington reminds consumers to heed scam warning signs.
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