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"Participation on several teams/committees & attending events has helped increase  my business 30-40% & eliminated cold calling."
Andrew Stein,
Logotek, 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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Portland-Milwaukie Project has created over 1,500 jobs
 The first bridge over the Willamette River in 40+ years is 41% complete; the overall project creates more than 1,500 jobs. Monday, July 2 marked the beginning of year 2 of construction on the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Bridge. During the first year of construction, 64 firms worked on the bridge, which is now 41 percent complete. Overall project construction jobs total 1,525. Since the Federal Transit Administration signed off on the project and committed to 50 percent funding, construction is under way along the entire 7.3-mile extension. More
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From the Chair
David Russell, Adventist Health / Adventist Medical Center
New President/CEO takes office
 Welcome to a new year! The North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce's 2012/2013 new fiscal year. My name is David Russell and I work at Adventist Health as Vice President for Business Development. I have been active with the Chamber for the past five years - serving on the golf committee and as a board member for the past two years. Full article
President's Message Susan Lehr, President/CEO Thank You  As I write my final newsletter as CEO of Your Chamber, I wish to say Thank You! Thank you for your commitment to the Chamber's efforts to advocate for business for a strong local economy. Thank you for the leadership of members who allow the Chamber to be a voice at the many needed tables. Thank you for the energy you bring to this community to assure it is strong and viable. It is you the member that makes Your Chamber and your community successful. Full article
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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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Chamber Board announces changes in the Chamber
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of David Kelly as Your Chamber's CEO. David comes to the North Clackamas from Troy, New York. Despite the distance to be traveled before he arrives at our Chamber later this month, David is ready to become an Oregonian. He brings significant experience in Chambers of Commerce leadership, Public Policy and business advocacy and membership growth. He was most impressed with the members he met in a recent visit and looks forward to the opportunity to grow our Chamber.
 We also welcome Rhonda Winters, Receptionist/Information Specialist who joined the Chamber in June. Since her arrival just a few weeks ago Rhonda is working hard to meet the members and learn how to best serve you. Stop in and introduce yourself any time. She can be reached at info@yourchamber.com with any questions or needs you may have.
Laura Edmonds, will join the team as the new Membership Director next week. Many of you may know Laura as a business owner, dedicated Chamber member and Volunteer having served on many teams over the years. Her background in business development and program coordination will be an asset to our members and organization.
 Unfortunately, with these arrivals, the Chamber also announces departures among the staff. On July 1, Wilda Parks, former CEO of 13 years and VP External Affairs for this past year, left the Chamber team. Wilda has been on medical leave through June. As soon as she has regained her strength, an evening of thanks and celebration of her life's chapter with the chamber will honor her dedication, leadership and service. All members will be invited. Stay tuned for more information. Parks' new email address is wilda37@comcast.net, and her phone number is 503.957.9093. The Board presented Wilda with a well-earned lifetime, honorary membership in the Chamber at the Annual Banquet.
 Lastly, we announce Membership Specialist, Deena Jensen has made the decision to work with her husband as Senior Loan Officer for American Capital Mortgage. Deena joined the Chamber staff in September of 2011 after almost 20 years in the mortgage business. Working with her husband to develop a new company is a challenge she just could not pass up. We look forward to having Deena's upbeat spirit and continued involvement with the Chamber as an Ambassador and member.
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Showcase your business!!
 Put your best foot forward at this special Member Showcase event, hosted by Sah-Hah-Lee Golf Course and Event Venue. Only six lucky Chamber members will be allowed the opportunity to share their business in detail with 40 to 60 other Chamber members. July 27th, 7:30-9:00, in place of our regular Friday morning AM Business Connection. Held at the beautiful Sah-Hah-Lee Pavilion overlooking their award winning "executive" golf course, this is a great way to start your Friday! Call Your Chamber for details at 503.654.7777l
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Let YOUR membership work for YOU!
Chamber 101 is an overview of how to get the most from your Chamber membership. We provide a light lunch and the Board of Directors gives a power point overview of the Chamber benefits. This is great for new members, new employees or anyone who wishes to get more involved or just learn additional information about YOUR Chamber. Our next one will be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 from 11:45am - 1:15pm in the Chamber meeting room. Register is requested. Registration
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Network at multi-chamber event in a community forest
 Join members from the Oregon City and West Linn Chambers of Commerce at a Business After Hours on Thursday, July 19, 2012 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Make business connections while you enjoy food, beverages, raffle prizes and fun at the completed Forest Hall at Hopkins Demonstration Forest, 16750 South Brockway Road in Oregon City. Forest tours will be available at 4:00pm as well as an optional bird walk at 7:00pm. While the event is free, RSVPs to 503.632.2150 will be greatly appreciated.
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 Chamber members get Lower priced internet and phone
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.
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College names new Institutional Researcher
Barbara "BJ" Nicoletti has been named the new director of Institutional Research and Reporting at Clackamas Community College. The board approved the new hire at its June meeting. The director of Institutional Research and Reporting provides a broad range of planning, research, evaluation and reporting services that support academic and administrative reporting and planning. The director coordinates responses to requests from governmental agencies and associations for survey and report information.
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Service and quality you can count on!
Oregon Roof Cleaning offers customers premium roof service and quality they can count on. Their company has been serving the Portland/ Vancouver area since 1989. They offer a wide variety of services on all types of roofs including; roof cleaning and roof repair, moss treatment, gutter cleaning/ gutter repair, and pressure washing of siding & cement/decking. They also provide roof certifications if you are selling your house. Servicing your roof is essential to getting the full life out of it. It is cheaper to maintain than to replace, and it will always be looking good.
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Put them to work!
Enthusiastic, well-qualified contract employees
 Selectemp delivers reliable people who are ready to work. They carefully match your staffing needs with highly qualified contract employees. Their entire team will focus on finding people who will get the job done for you.
First, they define your exact requirements. Using sophisticated software, they can develop your customized staffing plan. Then, they compare your needs with thousands of people who have been prescreened and have each completed an in-depth interview with their staffing managers. That means, the candidates they refer to you are pre-qualified - saving you valuable staff time. They are passionate about getting the right person with the right skills for your job.
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Local business supports community
A few years ago Gresham Ford decided to get their customers involved and so they started their "Contribute to the Community Program." They donate $100 with the purchase of any new or used vehicle, and 10% of all service work, parts and labor, in the customer's name to the charity of their choice. As a result, they have been able to help literally hundreds of different organizations, improve lives throughout the region and the
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Message from Bess Wills, General Manager
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Police departments open applications for 2012 Citizen Police Academy
The Police Departments of Milwaukie, West Linn, Gladstone, and Lake Oswego, are offering 20 community members the opportunity to attend the 2012 Citizen Police Academy. The 14-week Academy classes will
begin Wednesday, September 5, 2012. Classes will be held Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with two Saturday full-day sessions. The application form can be found on the City of Milwaukie website. Search under the Forms section at the bottom of the Police page.
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 Damascus meeting and events scheduleClick on the calendar to view the public meetings and events calendar for the City of Damascus covering the timeframe of July 1 - 14, 2012. Also, click here to view their calendar covering the timeframe of July 8 - 21, 2012.
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August 1st Forum: Two candidates - Two views - One future for Clackamas County
The November election for Clackamas County Chair features two prominent candidates with very different views about the role of county government in economic development and growth. In upcoming years the Board of Commissioners will be faced with important decisions on issues affecting economic development, public transit projects, industrial and residential growth, and the County's relationship with the greater metro region. Join Clackamas County Business Alliance, Home Builders Association, and Westside Economic Alliance when they welcome and introduce Charlotte Lehan, incumbent county chair and her challenger, John Ludlow.
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9K for K9 Walk
 On Saturday, July 28, 2012 during the Milwaukie Daze, the Milwaukie Public Safety Committee will be partnering with the Milwaukie Public Safety Foundation to raise money for the Police K-9 dogs, Jag & Shaka! Pick your time to walk, 3K, 6K or full 9K route for fun or sponsor someone else's participation. Bring your dog, your neighbors dog, or just walk with your neighbors!
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 Milwaukie events calendarClick here for the upcoming events and meetings for the city of Milwaukie. Click here for Milwaukie area information.
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 Senator Merkley issues statement on Supreme Court decision
Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley issued a statement after the Supreme Court decision to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Kellogg Bridge construction meeting
Light rail bridge construction over Kellogg Creek and McLoughlin Blvd begins in July and will continue for 18 months. At the Milwaukie monthly light rail meeting on July 16, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm, project engineers will discuss construction methods and sequencing, schedule, roadway impacts, the Trolley Trail detour for pedestrians and cyclists, and the noise variance for nighttime construction. The meeting will be held at the Portland Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project East Field Office, 2300 SE Beta Street in Milwaukie.
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 Happy Valley events calendarClick here for the upcoming events and meetings for the city of Happy Valley.
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CCC alum Becky Holliday headed to Summer Olympics
 (CCC) alumna and world-class pole vaulter Becky Holliday is headed to London for the Summer Olympics. Holliday qualified for the U.S. Olympic team in pole vaulting competition over the weekend at the Olympic trials in Eugene, jumping 14 feet, 11 inches, and taking second place. Holliday is not the first CCC alum to participate in the Olympics.
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