This is your opportunity to take a seat at Oregon's Kitchen Table - an experiment to connect all Oregonians to real decisions in Salem. Oregon's Kitchen Table is a nonpartisan project of the National Policy Consensus Center at Portland State University. Oregon's Kitchen Table gives Oregonians the chance to weigh in on the state's most urgent public policy issues. Your involvement in this experiment will help inform the tough decisions ahead that affect us all.

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"Takin' Care of Business" ... you've heard the tune so start humming as you read this!  The Annual Banquet and Award's Dinner will be held June 26th at Gray Gables.  "Takin' Care of Business" is this year's theme. As a part of the program we will feature member businesses in our photo montage played throughout the event.  Here is what we need from you.  Hmm...hmm... Taking Care of Business....Member's please submit 2 photos electronically of your business that shows you at your best.
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LinkedIn® can help build your business network! 

JR Hinds has built 90% of his business from personal and professional referrals using LinkedIn® since it started in 1999. On May 10 he will be sharing his easy to follow system for making sure you are getting value out of LinkedIn® without investing a lot of time. Sponsored by Marylhurst University, this Women In Networking Session will be held from 11:15-1:00pm at Oregonian's Credit Union located at 6915 SE Lake Rd, Milwaukie OR 97267. Registration required.       

The Annual Meeting of the North Clackamas County Chamber of Commerce will be held May 16, 2012 at 11:45 AM during the regular Board of Director's meeting at the Chamber Office building. Members are welcome to attend. Seating is limited so a reservation is requested. Lunch is available for preorder for $12.00 paid in advance. Please contact Claire Rieger at the Chamber office by Tuesday, May 15th to assure adequate seating is available.   Phone: 503.654.7777; Email: info@yourchamber.com

The North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce is always looking for new resources that support our small business partners and can help you on your business journey.   

Now with Comcast Chamber members are eligible for valuable savings on Comcast's Business Class high-speed Internet and phone products - exclusively for chamber members.

This relevant book provides organizations of all sizes and industries an advantage through a process that uses progressive management practices and concepts to ensure no opportunity passes them by. On May 22 at our Cardio for Business workshop, Bernard will present how this book should not be overlooked by any organization wanting to improve their competitive edge and develop an elite level of execution excellence. The event is sponsored by Clackamas Community College, Customized Training & Development Center. Free for Chamber members. Registration is requested.

Economist John Mitchell to address the local economy  

Hear renowned regional economist, John Mitchell, make sense of the nonsensical economy as he brings the national, state and local economic trends to your business' doorstep in comprehensive fashion. He will help you better understand the light at the end of the tunnel and if it will shine on your business. John will not bore you with confusing forecasts he will instead present economic evidence in easy to comprehend terms in a serious yet good-humored manner. On May 23, 2012, come to our Economic Forum Luncheon at the Monarch Hotel & Conference Center to hear how it applies to your business directly. Thank you to Presenting Sponsor Columbia State Bank, Program Sponsors Oregon Iron Works, Providence Health & Services, and Markram Properties LLC, Media Sponsor Clackamas Review and Site Sponsor Monarch Hotel & Conference Center.    

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