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Chamber Event
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11/16 Monarch Hotel & Conference Center hosting AM Business Connection
11/22 & 23 Chamber office closed in observance of Thanksgiving
Events
November Printable calendar
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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 October - show them your support!
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A member says...
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"Being a member of the North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce has been a great boost to my company, Vehicle Buyer's Service. Many members have come to me or referred friends and family to me for a 'Better way to buy any car'."
Robert Bonnell, Vehicle Buyer's Service
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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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 Free floor mats available to promote Small Business Saturday
Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday sits Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to helping small businesses and their communities. Last year, over one hundred million people shopped small on Small Business Saturday. This year, Small Business Saturday is November 24th. Click or visit ShopSmall.com to learn how consumers and small businesses can get involved. Your Chamber has a limited number of free floor mats promoting Small Business Saturday. We will be getting them out to members soon. Let Your Chamber know today that you would like one!
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 Register today to support charitable giving!
 Join us on Friday, December 14 from 7:30am - 9:00am for our annual Christmas Giving Breakfast, where our designated recipient will be Clackamas Women's Services. Please bring your unwrapped toys and food for local children and families in need, as Clackamas Fire will be collecting for Operation Santa Claus.
There will be an opportunity for you to win gifts. Santa will make an appearance and the Chamber Ambassadors (acting as Santa's elves) will help hand out the fabulous raffle prizes to good little Chamber members.  Please contact your Chamber if you would like to donate a raffle prize - and thank you to all of the businesses that have generously given raffle prizes for this event! Many thanks also goes to our Presenting Sponsors Pacific Seafood Group, Willamette View, and Andrew Nordby, Prudential Northwest Properties. Register early to take advantage of the early bird discount!
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President's Message
David A. Kelly, President & CEO
 REPRESENTING YOU
Election season is finally over and soon the politicians will get back to the important business of governing. One of the benefits of being a Chamber member is having this organization representing your interests before multiple levels of government.
This fall, we hosted a forum (with over 70 attendees) where you got to hear all four candidates for County Commissioner present their vision for Clackamas County. Our Candidate Endorsement Team also commented on a number of races, providing information regarding candidates who were business friendly. Your Chamber also hosted "Business in the County" (attended by over 140 people), where a panel of the current County Commissioners answered your questions about county government and issues.
Your Chamber is constantly making these connections between the public and private sectors, working to promote a more business friendly atmosphere. If this is an area where you would like to become more personally involved, please come to our Public Policy Team meeting next Monday at noon or give me a call. If you don't have time for direct involvement, know that the Chamber is here, representing you and covering your back.
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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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Don't miss the opportunity to learn about non-profits in our area
Non-profit Showcase (AM Business Connection) - Friday, November 30, 7:30am - 9:00am
Non-profit Chamber members will showcase their services at this annual event.
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 Chamber members save money on internet and phone service
The North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce is always looking for new resources that support our small business partners and can help you on your business journey.
Now, with Comcast, Chamber members are eligible for valuable savings on Comcast's Business Class high-speed Internet and phone products - exclusively for chamber members. Click to sign up sign up and complete a registration form to start receiving the discounts. Our chamber number is 262120.
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Your Chamber office will be closed November 22 and 23 in observance of Thanksgiving
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 CCC dean named NCMPR's 'Communicator of the Year'
Shelly Parini, Clackamas Community College's (CCC) Dean of College Advancement, was named the 2012 Communicator of the Year by the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). Parini joined CCC six years ago as the dean of College Advancement. While serving as dean, she has successfully organized and led efforts on major college initiatives and marketing.
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 CCC recognized for support of guard with national award
Brigadier General Mike Caldwell of the Oregon Military Department recognized Clackamas Community College (CCC) for its outstanding work supporting military families and veterans. Caldwell presented CCC the 2012 Family Program Community Purple Award during the Oregon Community College Association annual conference luncheon with college leaders from around the state in attendance.The award recognizes the efforts of President Joanne Truesdell; Shelly Parini, Dean of College Advancement; and Greg Myers, Veterans Affairs Coordinator.
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 Wentworth/CCC partnership supports veterans
Military personnel and veterans will benefit from a new partnership with Wentworth Chevytown car dealership that began on Veteran's Day, Sunday, November 11. The Wentworth family and Wentworth Chevytown have joined with the Clackamas Community College Foundation in support of the Military Families Scholarship Endowment (MFSE). Wentworth is offering preferred pricing on new and used vehicles to all military personnel and veterans. In addition Wentworth Chevrolet will donate $100 to the CCC Foundation MFSE for each vehicle sold through this program.
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 Three ways to improve operations and maintenance to control cost
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Rivermark's 30th anniversary Dough For Doernbecher fundraiser
For three decades, Rivermark Community Credit Union has partnered with the Safeway Clackamas Bread Plant and the Doernbecher Foundation to raise money for Doernbecher Children's Hospital. Each year, several thousand people look forward to getting all of their holiday baking done through Rivermark's Dough For Doernbecher and the Safeway Bread Plant's Cookie Bake.
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 Join in the celebration of a member's 10th anniversary
Join Miramont Pointe as they celebrate their 10th anniversary on Thursday, November 29 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm. They will be "Puttin on the Ritz" with entertainment, food, and libations. Complimentary valet parking will be available. Miramont Pointe is located at 11520 SE Sunnyside Road, Clackamas, 97015.
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 Clackamas Town Center ushers in the holiday season
Holiday season begins with exclusive sales, giveaways and festive family-friendly activities
Millions of shoppers anxiously await the day after Thanksgiving, one of the most anticipated shopping days of the year, and Clackamas Town Center won't disappoint. Doors open at 11:00pm on Thanksgiving with select stores open at midnight on Black Friday. The center will be buzzing with great retailer offers, must-have merchandise, giveaways and fun holiday activities.
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 Be prepared - snow removal services offered
W hen winter snows fall, call McFarlane's Bark Inc for snow removal from your business parking lots. A large 8 yard John Deere bucket is used and cleans up a lot quicker than Santa can get down the chimney!
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 Parrott Creek Child & Family Services welcomes three new board members
Parrott Creek Child & Family Services announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Wm. Bruce Shepley, Lake Oswego Municipal Court Judge and Attorney, Oregon City; Michael Morrow, City Councilor, city of Happy Valley; and Tammy Mehner, Department of Human Services/Child Welfare, Clackamas County. These appointments reflect Parrott Creek's ongoing commitment to finding the very best community leaders from Clackamas County to support Parrott Creek in providing critical services to over 1000 youth and their families each year.
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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 November 8 - 23.
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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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 BOLI warns employers: Don't waste money on required posters
2013 editions of all employment posters available free from BOLI
Oregon's Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) is warning employers throughout the state to beware of solicitations that they receive offering required employment posters for sale. BOLI's Technical Assistance for Employers (TA) Program, which provides a range of resources and educational seminars to Oregon employers, provides online access to all required posters as well as selling low-cost composites for easy workplace posting.
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 Know a great small business? Nominate them!
Each year since 1963, U.S Presidents have called for a nationwide celebration of Small Business Week to acknowledge the significant contributions of small businesses to the national economy and society. Do you know a small business that is thriving, growing, increasing sales or production? Or one that has overcome adversity and is making an impact in the community? Maybe it's even your business? Take just a few minutes and nominate it for one of the U.S. Small Business Administration's Small Business Week Awards (before the first round cutoff on November 30, 2012). Read more about each of the award categories and download the one-page nomination form from the Portland District Office's website.
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EARN
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BUCKS!
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Refer a new member, receive $20 Chamber Bucks.
Use your chamber bucks like cash at Your Chamber toward membership dues, events, luncheons, showcases, sponsorships.
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