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The Weekly - Week of October 31st
Seeds to Grow
From Lynn, CEO
Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America?

In This Issue
This Week's AM Location
Fall Expo
Hear Me Roar
Member Recognition
Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
Health & Wellness
Member Event Calendar
Savings for Members
Member Job Openings
Friday AMs
Visitors Center
Bike Friendly Business Program
This Week's AM
Fill-A-Bag Launch
November 4
7:22 to 9:00 am
1999 E Powell Blvd., Gresham
*in partnership with North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce

NO on 97
Reasons Why!
"Lower Income Carries the Bigger Burden"
Measure 97 will cost the average Oregon household over $600 every year.

Dr. Tom Potiowski, Economic Dept. Director of Economic Research Center states that such taxes (gross receipts tax) "share many characteristics with sales taxes, and thus a greater burden on lower income households."

"No Exemptions So No Exceptions. Non Profits will suffer too"
"Measure 97 impact would extend beyond C corporations and impact all businesses and consumers. This includes not for profits, pass through entities, hospitals, all of which may be forced to increase costs, or worse they may need to reduce funding or terminate certain programs for Oregonians most in need." (Moss Adams LLP, CPA)

This measure works like a hidden sales tax only worse because it is a tax on a tax that is compounded in each step of the supply chain.
 
New Members
McDonald's - Stark

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Chamber in Pictures
"Exercise" your right to vote. There is strength in voting. Look what it did to Dr. Chris, Gresham Animal Hospital.

"Yes I am still going to Chamber events even though I am 10 months pregnant," says Kayla Viramontes, The Bold Orange, to two encouraging friends...Carolyn Aegerter, Premier Designs Jewelry (right) and Barbara Dilley, Buddha Kat Winery (left).

Defeating M97 will be like putting the finishing touches on strawberry dipped in chocolate. Hard work but worth the effort.

Why are these people so happy? Join the Chamber and Rotary friends Thursday and find out.


Fall Expo

Fall Expo

November 2

4:30-6:30 pm

Gresham Elks Lodge

 

- Showcase your business to fellow

Chamber members

- Great networking opportunities

with new, existing and Board members

- Bring your business peers and future members



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Hear Me Roar
HEAR ME ROAR - Featuring Becky Olson
Becky Olson is the Co-Founder & Director of Community Outreach at Breast Friends. She is a three-time breast cancer survivor.

She left her job as a sales manager for Dex Media in 2005 to pursue her role as Co-Founder of Breast Friends. Becky, a member of the National Speaker's Association, has also developed her skills as a professional speaker and now travels all over the country sharing her experience and inspiring her audiences. She has also written a book, "The Hat That Saved My Life," which was published in 2004 with a second printing in 2007.

Tuesday, November 15th
7:15-8:45 am
$15 per person (includes breakfast)
Bonaventure of Gresham, Main Dining Hall, 22514 SE Stark Street, Gresham

Fun, food, inspiration. Join us. Click here to register.

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Member Recognition
The Chamber would like to thank and acknowledge the members below who reinvested in our organization by renewing their membership:

10-19 years
Eastside Timbers
Gresham Locksmith Inc.
Warren Allen, LLP

5-9 years
ERA Freeman & Associates - Leslee Dirk

1-4 years
Center for Advanced Learning
CherryWood Village/Parkview Memory Care
Metro East Web Academy
Mt. Hood Aquatics


Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
Portland General Electric - How LED Outdoor Lighting Can Help Your Business
If you have metal halide or high-pressure sodium outdoor lights, like those mounted on your building or in parking areas, your business is a good candidate for an upgrade. Compared to older lighting technology, LED lighting uses 50 to 70 percent less energy and lasts up to four times longer. Visit PGE's website to learn more.

Edward Jones, Roger Lillard - Investment Tips
Investors Should Avoid "Great Expectations." Apart from death and taxes, few events in our world are consistently predictable - and investment returns are definitely not one of them. What can you, as an individual investor, do to cope with the ups and downs of the financial markets and make progress toward your long-term goals? Read more...

Lean Potential - Business Tips
Do you do a Gemba walk every day? A Gemba walk gives you an opportunity to see what your team is doing, and celebrate with them the wins. Spend a couple minutes with each area to observe the progress, and address any issues.

Solar City - Tips for Saving Money Around the House
Do laundry with cold water. Remember the detergent called "Cold Power?" Well, it turns out that washing your clothes with cold water will keep them as clean as washing with warm or hot water. And again, it will save money from not having to heat water. If you absolutely can't stomach the idea of washing with cold water, go for warm over hot. You'll still save money not having to heat the water as much.


Health & Wellness
Surprising Health and Wellness Benefits to Families of Assisted Living Residents
I recently had the privilege of filling in for our Marketing Director while she was on maternity leave. I was reminded many times why I loved the years I worked in that position at Powell Valley. Marketing Directors are the first contact a family, friend or a potential resident has with an assisted living community. We see first-hand how difficult it is for families to begin the process of helping their loved ones. There are feelings of guilt, a father or mother who is against moving and/or is at the age they still think that an assisted living community is the same as the "nursing home" of their youth. Read more...

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NEW! NOW ONLINE! Member Event Calendar
Need to promote your special day event, fundraiser, request for volunteers, meet and greets, classes, meetings and more? Get value by listing your events with the Chamber.
Click here for a complete list of Member Events.

To post an event, email the details to gacc@greshamchamber.org or call 503-665-1131.


Savings for Members

The Chamber is always looking for new resources that benefit our members. We currently have partnerships to provide discounts at Office Depot, a free month of Comcast cable for your business, savings at KeyBank, 25% off Constant Contact, up to 75% off prescription drugs and discounts on paint and painting supplies. CLICK HERE for a COMPLETE LIST of member savings. Here is this month's featured deal:

 

Rodda Paint

As a loyal customer of Rodda, the Chamber will issue you a Preferred Customer (P/C) Card to use for all your future paint needs. It's like having a coupon for paint and painting supplies, every time you shop at Rodda Paint.

 

Rodda appreciates its loyal customers and has developed our preferred customer savings program to thank those that shop with us. The benefits of using your P/C Card are:

 

- 20% off regular retail price for quality Rodda Paint manufactured Paints, Primers and Stains

- Contractor discounting for painting supplies needed to make the job go smooth

- An additional 5% saving for all window treatments

 


Member Job Openings

List Your Job Openings With The Chamber

One of the free benefits of membership is the ability to post job openings on the Chamber's website. To post a job opening send the details in a Word document to Julie Hamatake.

 

Click here for a list of current job openings.

 


Friday AM Meetings - "You at 7:22"
Gresham Ford - Fill-A-Bag Launch
in partnership with North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce
November 4 - 7:22-9:00 am
1999 E Powell Blvd., Gresham

NO FRIDAY AM MEETING
in observance of the Veteran's Day holiday
November 11

November 18 - 7:22-9:00 am
473 SE 194th Avenue, Portland

NO FRIDAY AM MEETING
in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday
November 25


Visitors Center
Timberline Lodge

Built in 1936 and perched 6,000 feet up on the massive south shoulder of Mt. Hood, Timberline Lodge is today home to North America's longest ski season. In the height of winter, the ground floor of the lodge is typically fully buried in snow, with entry through a snow tunnel, or directly into the second floor.

 

The lodge, together with its cozy rooms, two resident St. Bernard's (Bruno and Heidi), pub and restaurant, is a welcome relief after a full day on the slopes. Ski season will be underway soon. Season passes are now on sale. Click here for more information.

 


Bike Friendly Business Program
Bike Friendly Business Program
The Chamber has been recognized as a Bike Friendly Business. Congratulations to these Chamber members who are also recognized as Bike Friendly Businesses:

- Best Western Sandy Inn- Buddha Kat Winery
- Cafe Delirium- Cascade Athletic Club - Powell
- Columbia Gorge Outlets- Frenzi Frozen Yogurt
- Gresham Ford- Gresham Grocery Outlet
- Hampton Inn- Jazzy Bagel Co.
- McMenamins Edgefield- Nicholas Restaurant
- Origin's Coffee House- Sunny Han's Wok & Grill
- The Hoppy Brewer- Therapeutic Associates

Click here to read more about our Bike Friendly Businesses. If you are interested in becoming a Bike Friendly Business, contact Matthew Barney, Project Coordinator for more information.