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September 19 - 25, 2012  

Chamber Events

09/21 Northwest Family Services hosting AM Business Connection

  

09/26 Business in the County Forum Luncheon at Abernethy Center                                                              

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Team Meetings  

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Premier Chair Circle

 Clackamas Review    


Willamette View     

Executive Chair Circle

Gresham Ford  

New Members

Welcome to these new members in August - show them your support!

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General Info...

 

North Clackamas County
Chamber of Commerce

7740 SE Harmony Rd
Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
503-654-7777
info@yourchamber.com
Last chance to register for Business in the County 
Reservations must be made by Thursday, September 20 
Kaiser

 

Business in the County Forum Luncheon will provide you the opportunity to hear from all 5 County Commissioners regarding the needs of the business community and direction of Clackamas County. This is one of Your Chamber's premier events and reservations must be made by September 20. The event will be held on September 26 at the Abernethy Center. Thank you to Presenting Sponsor Kaiser Permanente, Media Sponsor  Clackamas Review, and Room Sponsor Abernethy Center.       

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Executive Voice


President's Message
David A. Kelly, President & CEO
    
Positive reports     

 David Kelly

Over the last few weeks, I have had the opportunity to get out and meet several Chamber members and learn about their businesses. I have been pleased to hear many positive reports. Despite national trends, many of your fellow Chamber member report that their businesses are doing well. They also report high satisfaction with the chamber and an interest in being more involved.

 

Remember that this really is YOUR chamber. We are here to help your business flourish. Please feel free to contact me with feedback (positive or negative) on current programs or new things you would like to see us doing for you.  

 


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Chair Circle


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Adventist Health / Adventist Medical Center Comcast Business Class     
Bronze Chair Circle
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Chamber News


Recognition of members     
Your Chamber would like to recognize these members
 who reinvested in Your Chamber last week:
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Learn about the opportunities and benefits your membership provides

 

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 presents a power point overview of 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. It will be held on Wednesday, October 3, from 11:45am - 1:15pm in the Chamber meeting room. Registration is requested.

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Willamette View
 
Community Solutions for Clackamas County
A few slots still remain for Leadership Clackamas County 2012-13 
Developing leaders for a strong economic community 

Leadership Clackamas County is a program designed to encourage and develop current and future leaders in many segments of our county. Through the program, participants will enhance their leadership skills, become more knowledgeable of community issues and challenges and gain firsthand information from current community leaders.  
Apply now to reserve your place!
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Sponsorship opportunities are available

 

If you're interested in great advertising opportunities through sponsorships, please let Your Chamber know. We are looking for sponsors for our leadership program, Annual Christmas Giving Breakfast and forum luncheon events. Various sponsorship levels are available and offer a range of benefits to your company for your support!  Please contact Laura by email for more information - or call her at 503.654.7777. 

Save the date

  

Grow Your Business Education Series  - Marketing Mastery - October 16 from 11:30am - 1:00pm

      Marketing Mastery will provide tools to you and your business to identify the most effective means of promoting and growing your business.  

   

Business After Hours - October 18 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

     Co-hosted by Oregon City Chamber of Commerce at Clackamas Women's Services.

 

Business After Hours - October 24 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

     Network with other business leaders at Columbia State Bank.  

Geocaching Coin Just a few geocaching coins available!
 

North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Clackamas County Tourism & Cultural Affairs presents Geocache Challenge 2012! Anyone and everyone can take the North Clackamas County Chamber's Geocache challenge.  

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Save money - build your business 

 

Constant Contact 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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Member Profiles

 
Express Employment Professionals New manager transferred to Milwaukie office

Express Employment Professionals has transferred Tina Irvine from their Salem office to take over as the Branch Manager at their Milwaukie office. Through promotions and opportunities Irvine has progressively grown as a leader and has been afforded the opportunity to experience various roles within the organization.
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The Portland Business Journal Spirit of giving is alive and well

The Portland Business Journal hosted the 2012 Corporate Philanthropy awards luncheon.The event honors small, medium and large organizations for cash contributions to local non-profits and charities. Among the small company winners were North Clackamas Chamber members Riverview Community Bank (top company in category) and Unitus Community Credit Union. Among the large company winners were North Clackamas Chamber members Bank of America, Kaiser Permanente, Portland General Electric (PGE), and Wells Fargo Bank. Congratulations to all the winners!
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Eagle Landing Golf Course Fall kick off benefits school

Eagle Landing Golf Course will be hosting a fall kick-off on Saturday, October 6th. Guests can play golf that day anytime from 8:00am - 7:00pm. There will be some vendors there to enjoy snacks and fun items. All proceeds benefit Columbia County Christian School.  It's a great day for the community to have fun together at a huge discount - just $10 for par 3 golf. 

Clackamas Community College Sculptures of Scott Foster featured in Alexander Gallery exhibit

  

"Fragments, Trophies and Totems," an exhibition of steel sculptures by Scott Foster, opens Tuesday, September 18, in the Alexander Gallery at Clackamas Community College. The show continues through October 31.

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Promoting the Community


City of Milwaukie Milwaukie events calendar

Click here for the upcoming events and meetings for the city of Milwaukie. Click here for Milwaukie area information. 
City of Happy Valley Happy Valley events calendar

Click here for the upcoming events and meetings for the city of Happy Valley. 
City of Damascus 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 September  17 - 27, 2012.             
Grant opportunities available  

Click for the latest Federal Grant Opportunities Grant Newsletter regarding federal grant opportunities that Senator Jeff Merkley thought you and/or those you work with may be interested in. This may be a useful tool for your business.
Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project: Citizens Advisory Committee meeting 

The next meeting of the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project Citizens Advisory Committee is Thursday, September 20 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. The public is invited to attend. Agenda topics include updates on project financing, public art and construction.
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Sandy volunteer firefighter recruitment opened September 4th  

Sandy Fire District is looking for a few great men and women to add to our already fantastic crew of volunteer firefighters. It takes a willingness to work hard to achieve the standards of excellence that define the fire service. Therefore, Sandy Fire District is seeking those individuals who possess the courage to face the unique challenges this job presents and the dedication to become expertly trained.
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