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Shop Local - Shop Chamber
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New Members
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Welcome to these new members in September - show them your support!
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A member says...
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"Chamber helps put a face to the name. Networking with Chamber members is a primary focus of my business. People have to know you, like you, and tru st you before they will refer you to a friend or family member."
Andrew Nordby, Prudential Northwest Properties
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Chamber of Commerce
7740 SE Harmony Rd
Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
503-654-7777
info@yourchamber.com
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 Register now to hear local business icons
Come hear from past and present owners of Bob's Red Mill, Dave's Killer Bread and Powell's Books about how they have achieved multi-generational success in their businesses. The owners will discuss their perspectives from both sides of the transition; the challenges and cultural impact it had on their employees and customers, what they did leading up to and after the changes, and what surprises they experienced. This luncheon provides a great learning opportunity for anyone interested in these local business icons or in proven business management principles. The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, October 24, from 11:30am - 1:15pm at the Monarch Hotel & Conference Center, 12566 SE 93rd Ave, Clackamas, 97015. Thank you to Presenting Sponsor Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc., Media Sponsor Clackamas Review and Site Sponsor Monarch Hotel & Conference Center.
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Sponsorship opportunity - last chance for hi-visibility!
We are looking for a co-sponsor for the October 24th Forum Lunch event - "Leadership and Succession Planning". Your logo will be placed on all marketing materials, you will be able to speak about your business for up to 5 minutes at the event, and you will have visibility in front of "NEW" faces, business and professionals. This is a great marketing opportunity that you do not want to miss! To discuss this in more detail, contact Laura at the Chamber office by calling 503.654.7777 or by email.
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President's Message
David A. Kelly, President & CEO
 Seeking Business Friendly Candidates
Election season is in full swing and Your Chamber is here to help promote business issues and business friendly candidates.We have held two heavily attended forums in the past two months that have enabled the business community to ask questions of our current County Commissioners and those running for that office.
Our Candidate Endorsement Committee also met with the candidates and recommended a statement on the County Commissioner candidates was approved by the Board of Directors - click to view the full statement. Your Chamber also scheduled interviews with candidates for several State Representative seats and the Board approved the comments on those races - click to view the full statement.We hope you were able to join us for Eggs & Issues and Business in the County and that you find our official statements on the candidates useful as you make your choices during this important election season.
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Reserve your spot today for 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 OIT room 145.
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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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 Directory to be mailed to your business
Watch your mail - you will soon be receiving the 2012-2013 Community Resource Guide and Business Directory! Each Chamber member will receive one copy, but if you would like more copies for your employees and co-workers - or to distribute to the community - just let Your Chamber know by phone 503.654.7777 or email how many copies you would like to have delivered!
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 Chambers co-host networking event
Join us for Business After Hours, a casual networking event, for Clackamas Women's Service, co-hosting with Oregon City Chamber of Commerce. It will be held on Thursday, October 18, from 5:30pm - 7:00pm in the Niemeyer Center Lobby at Clackamas Community College, 19600 Molalla Ave, Oregon City, 97045. CWS is Clackamas County's only shelter for women & children escaping family violence, CWS has safely harbored over 7,000 women & children within the walls of their two shelters. Please join us at this Multi-Chamber After Hours Event for a little food, a little fun and a lot of great information. Flyer
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 Network in the evening
Business After Hours at Columbia State Bank is a networking opportunity for all business owners and members of our community. It will be held on Wednesday, October 24 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. This is a no cost event as our gracious host, Columbia State Bank, is buying out the night! Come mingle, network and meet new business partners in your community. Hors d' ouvres and refreshments will be provided. Columbia State Bank is located at 10413 SE 82nd Ave, Portland 97086.
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Day sponsor opportunities to leadership program still open
Leadership Clackamas County is a 9-month program of interactive seminars, tours, and leadership challenges for its attendees. The program is designed to expand skills and awareness and to advance leaders in their business and community.
This is your opportunity to get in front of these leaders, advertise your business and market your offerings and services.
Leadership Day Sponsorships - Class Days Available are:
Day 3 - December 12th "Defining Your Role as a Communicator"
Day 4 - January 9th "Defining Your Vision for Tomorrow's Workforce"
Day 6 - March 13th "Defining Your Influence on the Community"
Day 8 - May 1st "Defining Your Application of Leadership"
Day 9 - May 22nd "Defining Your Future as a Leader"
If your interested in this opportunity - or want to learn more about other sponsorship opportunities - please contact Laura by email.
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Showcase opportunity - spotlight your business
Camp Withycombe / Oregon Military Division is hosting a Member Showcase on Friday October 26th from 7:30am to 9:00am. Call to reserve a table now!!! This is another great opportunity to Spotlight your business in front of members and guests. We wi ll also have a number of "new" members that will be showcasing - so come support them! Call 503.654.7777or email Laura at the Chamber office.
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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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 Exceed Enterprises raises $41,000 with Fall Harvest Celebration
Exceed Enterprises held its annual Fall Harvest Celebration at The Aerie at Eagle Landing last Saturday where nearly 200 guests contributed $41,000 to support people with disabilities in our local community. Art Edwards from KGW-TV emceed the evening's program, which included a new video entitled "A Day in the Life" that gave guests insight to one of our program participant's daily routine, and how her life has been changed by being part of the Exceed team.
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Shred Event - keep your business safe
Apprisen and Krispy Kreme will be holding a Shred Event on Saturday, October 20th at the Clackamas Promenade at 8800 SE Sunnyside Road in Clackamas from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Come shred your documents for free!
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LED lighting: Opportunities & risks
LED lighting - it's a game changer
LED technology has introduced a whole new world to the lighting industry - and a lot of confusion. You should understand the risks and opportunities. Portland General Electric (PGE) is offering two half-day seminars and two webinars if you can't get make it to a seminar. Click to view all 2012 classes and webinars.
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An event to remember!
Bajio Mexican Grill is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a party on Wednesday, October 17, from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. There will be great food, entertainment and door prizes . It is being produced by M & M Marketing, and sponsored by Joan Lubar-Alvarez, Amicus Data and Aardvark Entertainment Services. Please RSVP to Marti Peterson at 503.515.8558 or by email.
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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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 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 October 1 - 15, 2012.
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Public invited to help set priorities for transportation, community and economic development improvements for Clackamas Regional Center
The Clackamas Regional Center Working Group, a committee of community and business representatives established by Clackamas County, is asking for public input on potential improvements for the Clackamas Regional Center area. Your Chamber has been part of this working group but now it is time for the public to express their views either in person at an open house on October 10th or through an online survey that will be open until October 20th.
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North Clackamas Social Needs Roundtable
How can our community serve unmet needs?
What can individuals, service clubs, and churches do to help at-risk families cope with a double-dip recession? Find out more about volunteer opportunities on Tuesday, October 16, at the Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 9800 SE 92nd in Happy Valley. Supper will be provided (donations accepted) at 4:30pm with the forum from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. For more information email or call Leslie at 503.353.6018.
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TransitTracker for MAX trains disrupted by auto crash
A single-automobile crash at the Rose Quarter Transit Center on Thursday, October 4 destroyed key communication equipment for the MAX system, disrupting TransitTracker. The equipment feeds train tracking information to the TransitTracker system. Since the crash, TransitTracker for MAX trains systemwide can only show scheduled arrival times. The crash itself did not involve TriMet. The fix will likely take 2-3 weeks.
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