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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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"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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 Additional copies of Resource Guide available
Your Chamber's 2012-2013 Community Resource Guide and Business Directory has been released! All Chamber members have or will be receiving a 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. You are welcome to pick up additional copies or they can be delivered to you.
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 Network this 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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President's Message
David A. Kelly, President & CEO
 TEAMS OF TEAMS
Together Everyone Achieves More! TEAM was the theme of the first article I wrote for Your Chamber's newsletter. We all benefit when we work together to create a unified voice for business, support education and business training forums, and provide networking, advertising and promotion opportunities
But TEAM doesn't just apply to businesses joining Your Chamber, it also applies when chambers join forces. Last week, I attended the Joint Leadership Conference for chambers in Oregon and Washington. By working together, we were able to bring in national speakers and vendors and have over 130 colleagues with whom to share best practices. I also was able to meet the executives from the other chambers in Clackamas County. We will be coordinating our efforts to serve all the businesses in this area.
Join TEAM North Clackamas! Call today to discuss what Chamber activities interest you most.
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Local business icons address business  today!
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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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Membership Showcase is SOLD OUT!
Special Note: Arrive early to get through the security gate - have photo ID ready!
The Friday, October 26th, Membership Showcase will have a total of 9 Showcasers presenting their businesses out at Oregon Military Division/Camp Withycombe, 15300 SE Industrial Way, Building 6515, Clackamas, 97015 from 7:30am to 9:00am. Come support all of these members, network and get to know their businesses while you meet a lot of new people. Bring a guest! Tour the new facility!
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Non-profit Showcase (AM Business Connection) - Friday, November 30, 7:30am - 9:00am
Non-profit Chamber members will have the opportunity to showcase at this annual event.
Christmas Giving Breakfast - Friday, December 14, 7:30am - 9:00am
Make your reservations early for this annual holiday event, as we honor a non-profit, support Operation Santa Claus, and raffle off prizes.
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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 you're interested in this opportunity - or want to learn more about other sponsorship opportunities - please contact Laura 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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 Seeking forty executives under 40 years old
Do you know an outstanding young executive under 40? If so, nominate them now for the Portland Business Journal's Forty Under 40 awards. Candidates must be under 40 years old as of February 14, 2013. They're looking for those candidates who have excelled in their field, and are committed to their community. Nominations close November 30 and the awards luncheon will be on February 14. For more information or with questions, contact Jan by email or call 503.219.3423. Nominate
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 What would you like to see in a permanent Superintendent?
The North Clackamas School District (NCSD) Board is seeking your input to assist with identifying attributes and qualifications to be used in the search for a permanent Superintendent. Their former Superintendent, Dr. Tim Mills, accepted a new position, Matt Utterback is their current Interim Superintendent. They invite you to follow the link provided below to answer questions regarding district and community priorities, Superintendent qualifications and recruitment options. The board will use results from this survey and other public input to inform their decision process. Your input is critical in selecting a superintendent who can respond to the needs of our students as well as our community, and lead NCSD into the future. If you have questions about this survey, please email Denice Bailey, Board Secretary.
Please complete this survey by October 24th, 2012.
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Manufacturing companies to receive awards
The Portland Business Journal will be hosting the Manufacturing of the Year awards on Thursday, Oct 25th from 11:30am - 1:00pm at the Governor Hotel, 614 SW 11th Ave, Portland. Click for more information and to register.
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 Learn about senior living in our community
The Friends of the Milwaukie Center will be hosting a Housing and Senior Services Fair on Thursday, November 8, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. It will be a great opportunity to gather information about senior living in our community. They are inviting senior living communities and senior resource providers in the North Clackamas and adjoining areas to gather at the Center to display their materials and provide information about their services. In addition to senior living facilities, they anticipate hearing aid services, long-term care, AARP, veteran's benefits, funeral home, elder law, blood pressure screenings, etc. Full article
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Support a local business at a Holiday Open House!
Jennifer Jackson with BeautiControl will be hosting a Holiday Open House on Monday, October 29, from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at 2801 SE Laurel Street, Milwaukie, 97267. Shop for your favorite BeautiControl products - gift wrapping included. Earn raffle tickets and win prizes!
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 Clackamas County seeks four to serve on committee
Clackamas County Commissioners and Sheriff Craig Roberts are seeking four citizens to serve for three-year terms on the Enhanced Law Enforcement Service District Citizen Advisory Committee. The district was approved by voters in the November 1994 general election and became effective July 1, 1995. Its purpose is to increase the level of sheriff's patrols to meet the increased demand of urban Clackamas County. It serves about 85,000 residents in the unincorporated areas of Clackamas County within the Urban Growth Boundary, as well as the city of Johnson City. Application deadline is Friday, November 9.
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Community leader to address business
On Thursday, November 9th from 7:30am - 9:00am The Portland Business Journal will be hosting a November Power Breakfast with Tom Kelly, CEO of Neil Kelly. It will be held at the Governor Hotel, 614 SW 11th Ave, Portland. Click for more information and to register.
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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 15 - 31. Also, click here to view their calendar covering the timeframe of October 23 - November 9.
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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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 Assistance Funding Program available for Oregon small businesses
Funding for Oregon small businesses is available to help them access federal funding opportunities by providing matching funds for SBIR/STTR (Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer) proposal preparation. If approved, Business Oregon will match the applicant's contribution (1:1) for one of three eligible expenditures: (1) a proposal writing consultant; (2) a proposal review consultant; or (3) attendance at a qualified SBIR/STTR conference. This state program provides access to federal dollars. If you have questions email or call 503.229.5116. There is a rolling closing date.
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 Pay for Success grants available
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), announces the availability of approximately $20 million in Pay for Success grants, funded out of the Workforce Innovation Fund. The Workforce Innovation Fund supports innovative approaches to the design and delivery of employment and training services that generate long-term improvements in the performance of the public workforce system, both in terms of positive results for job seekers and employers and cost-effectiveness. Grants awarded under this Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA) will fund pilots of a Pay for Success model, an innovative funding strategy for achieving specific social service outcomes.
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Export financing options are available
Business Oregon partners with the Export-Import Bank to get the word out about export financing options. You may be eligible to receive pre-export financing (working capital) or export credit insurance to help secure an export order. In some markets, these tools can make the difference between exporting or pulling away from the export sales opportunity.
A representative of the Eximbank will be in the Portland area from October 31 - November 1. For background, visit Exim's website. Just this year so far, Eximbank has supported $262 million in export sales from the state of Oregon!
Please contact Alexa B. Hamilton by email or phone at 503.229.6056 to schedule a one hour, private meeting at your facility to learn more about the offerings.
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 Clackamas County seeking candidates for Clackamas River Water District Board of Commissioners Clackamas County is seeking candidates for interim appointments to fill potential vacancies on the Clackamas River Water District Board of Commissioners. These interim Commissioners would serve until June 30, 2013, and would be eligible to run in the May 21 regular district election. The deadline for applications is Thursday, October 25. Applications and additional information is available from the Public and Government Affairs Department or online.
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Celebrate your local watershed at the first "We All Live Upstream" event
Clackamas County Water Environment Services and partners Oak Lodge Sanitary District, Clackamas River Basin Council, Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District, North Clackamas Urban Watershed Council, SOLVE and Rex Putnam High School invite you to attend "We All Live Upstream" on Saturday, October 27, from 10:00am - 2:00pm. This is a free, family-friendly event created to learn about the watershed you live in and why keeping it healthy is important. See what your neighbors are doing to protect the environment and how you can get involved.
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Community planning organization extends invitation
North Clackamas Citizens Association CPO, a county-recognized community planning organization, will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, October 24, at 7:00pm at the Clackamas United Church of Christ. The Association will meet to discuss to conduct necessary business, pending planning applications and to discuss a list of special topics.
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