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September 26 - October 2, 2012
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Directory
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Shop Local - Shop Chamber
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Premier Chair Circle
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Executive Chair Circle
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New Members
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Welcome to these new members in August - show them your support!
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A member says...
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"The Chamber advocates
for business in the local
political issues that affect how our company
operates."
Shawnda Horn,
Double J Construction, 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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Last chance to become a member of this year's class
A few slots still remain for Leadership Clackamas County 2012-13
 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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President's Message
David A. Kelly, President & CEO
Volunteers needed
The back of my business card reads, "Our Mission - A member-driven organization committed to a vibrant business environment". Member-driven is a key part of that statement. Your Chamber is able to accomplish a great deal when its members are actively involved in all the Action Teams.
We have a wide variety of opportunities for members to get involved. If you are interested in how state and local government impacts business, the Public Policy Team or the Manufacturer's Roundtable may be for you. Social types would enjoy becoming an Ambassador or working on the Golf Team. If you feel strongly about sharing best practices for business or becoming involved in the community, then you would be a perfect fit for the Education Team or Leadership Team. The Forum Lunch Team needs members interested in planning major events.
Whatever your interest, the key is to get involved with Your Chamber TEAM. Remember - Together Everyone Achieves More.
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Business in the County Forum Luncheon
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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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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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Marketing Mastery - Grow your business! 
Marketing Mastery - How to Win the Marketing Game is the 2nd of Your Chamber's Grow Your Business Education Sessions sponsored by Clackamas Community College - Customized Training Center and Portland General Electric (PGE). This workshop will provide tools to you and your business to identify the most effective means of promoting and growing your business. Ideally suited for business owners, marketing managers, employees dealing with customers, retailers, sal es professionals and more. This session is free to Chamber members. It will be held on October 16 from 11:30am - 1:00pm in the Chamber meeting room.
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Business After Hours - October 18 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Co-hosted by Oregon City Chamber of Commerce at Clackamas Women's Services.
Leadership and Succession Planning Forum Luncheon - October 24 from 11:30am - 1:15pm
Past and present owners of Bob's Red Mill, Dave's Killer Bread and Powell's Books will discuss how they have achieved multi-generational success in their businesses. Registration
Business After Hours - October 24 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Network with other business leaders at Columbia State Bank.
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Member showcase - Friday October 26th
Showcase your business, differentiate yourself from your competitors, network and bring in more business! This Showcase is for ALL members - new and old. Book now to get your table space - because tables are limited. Camp Withycombe / Oregon Military Division will be hosting so they can show off their new facility. Come for a tour to see all the meeting and facility space they have that you can rent for events. Call the Chamber office 503.654.7777 or email to register for a table space! No registration is required to attend as a guest.
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Incredible sponsorship opportunity!
We have a few levels of sponsorship opportunities at our Business Forum Luncheon being held on October 24th. The topic of this event is "Leadership and Succession Planning" and the speakers will be pre and post owners of
Bob's Red Mill, Dave's Killer Bread and Powell's Books. This will be a fabulous opportunity to advertise your
business to a large crowd of mixed attendee's. Please contact Laura at the Chamber to discuss the opportunity by calling 503.654.7777 or by email.
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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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 Clackamas County fiber optic network receives national award
Clackamas County's fiber optic cable network, called Clackamas Broadband Express (CBX), has been honored as co-Community Broadband Fiber Network of the Year by the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA). NATOA is a national association representing local governmental entities that oversee communications, broadband and technology. The county will receive its award at NATOA's annual conference in New Orleans September 27-29.
Full article
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Local 80 year old family business on network sitcom
Late at night . . . . . last person at work . . . .. . . conveyors . . . dark shadows . . . McFarlane's Bark. What could possibly be scary at a Composting facility? Watch NBC's GRIMM, "The Good Shepherd" episode on Friday September 28th to find out. Channel 8 at 9:00pm.
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 Support local non-profit at 11th Annual Harvest of Hope Luncheon
Celebrate the work that Clackamas Women's Services (CWS) does to support and empower survivors of domestic and sexual violence as they put the pieces together into a beautiful life of non-violence and self-sufficiency. For more information or to RSVP to Pamela, please send an email or call 503.722.2366.
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Kadel's Auto Body acquires Tarter's Keizer Collision Center
Don Braden, President and CEO of Kadel's Auto Body, a locally owned Oregon business, has announced the acquisition of Tarter's Keizer Collision Center located at 5350 River Road NE, Keizer, OR 97303. It became Kadel's Keizer Collision Center on September 24, and will continue to operate with the same staff. Kadel's Auto Body was founded in Tigard, Oregon in 1954 and now has 17 Northwest locations.
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Towncenter Xpress shuttle service expands to support students
 Free shuttle service from the end of the MAX Green Line to Clackamas Community College's (CCC) Oregon City campus continues this year with an expanded schedule.The service began Monday, September 24, with the start of fall term and will run eight hours a day, Monday through Thursday. To better meet the needs of CCC students, the shuttle will also offer service on Friday mornings this year. Full article Schedule
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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 September 24 - October 6, 2012.
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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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 Happy Valley events calendarClick here for the upcoming events and meetings for the city of Happy Valley.
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Weigh in now on potential project list for Clackamas County Transportation Plan
Virtual workshop open - deadline is October 1
Help plan the future of transportation in our county! Your feedback on potential transportation projects throughout unincorporated Clackamas County is being sought. Share your questions, concerns or comments about these projects. Which do you think are a priority and which do you think should be removed from the County's 20-year Transportation System Plan? Please take a few moments and visit their website before October 1. There is a "virtual open house" there where you can comment on transportation projects under consideration in your area. Click to get started.
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The 2012 Economic Census is coming soon
In November and December, more than 4 million American businesses, including 5,600 businesses in Clackamas County, will receive 2012 Economic Census forms. Responses to the questionnaire are required by law (Title 13, U.S. Code), to be returned by February 12, 2013. Every 5 years, the Economic Census develops a comprehensive portrait of American business, from the national to the local level. Timely and accurate data are vital to effective public policy and important to business. Full article
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 Fifty transportation apps now available
TriMet reaches a major milestone in the number of mobile applications riders can use to navigate the system. With the addition of five new apps, there are now 50 third-party apps available to aid TriMet riders including helping them track bus and train arrivals.
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EARN CHAMBER
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Refer a new member, receive $20 Chamber Bucks.
Use your chamber bucks like cash at Your Chamber toward membershp dues, events, luncheons, showcases, sponsorships. | |
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