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Chamber Events
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01/18 AM Business Connection Exchange at The Milwaukie Center hosted by Hands On Chiropractic and Massage
01/21 Chamber closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
01/22 Elected Officials Reception
Events
January 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 this new member in December - please show your support!
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A member says...
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 " I always make a new connection when I get involved with the Chamber."
Therese Lambert, Miramont Pointe
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| North Clackamas County
Chamber of Commerce
7740 SE Harmony Rd
Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
503-654-7777
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January 21 Your Chamber will be closed in observance of
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Mayors answer business questions at forum luncheon
Register NOW as early bird pricing ends January 20th!
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What do you want and/or need to know about HEALTH CARE REFORM?
Please share your questions & thoughts. They will be invaluable as we put together a Health Care Reform Forum Luncheon. Three of our major Chamber healthcare partners will have their experts participating in an open Q&A to help businesses understand what this means to their organization, their employees, and their bottom line. Email or call Laura at 503.654.7777 to share or ask questions.
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President's Message
David A. Kelly, President & CEO
 The Voice of Business
Do you ever think, "The politicians just don't get it! They don't understand what it takes to run my business!"? Well those types of thoughts are one of the reasons the North Clackamas Chamber (and chambers of commerce, in general) exists. We are here to help bridge the gap between you and your state and local government.
One of the ways Your Chamber does this is by providing you with opportunities to hear from and interact with key governmental leaders. In the next two weeks, we are hosting two major events where the business community will have an opportunity to make its voice heard -- the Elected Officials Reception on January 22 and the State of the Cities Forum Luncheon on January 30 (see articles on both events). Our government leaders have been eager to register for both events. They want to meet you, to find out what is on your mind, and to develop ways to unleash the power of the private sector to bring jobs and prosperity to our cities, county, region, and state.
Now, we need you. I recently told a group of your fellow members that the business community is the most important constituency for any level of government, but often you are too busy running your businesses to remind the politicians of that fact. Please take time out of your busy schedule to attend one or both of these events. Allow Your Chamber to connect you, and the entire business community, with our government leaders. When the business community comes together as a TEAM, we find that we have a very strong voice and that Together Everyone Achieves More!
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 Thursday is the final day to register to meet elected officials!
Join Your Chamber at the Elected Officials Reception on Tuesday, January 22 to meet and greet your elected officials. Over 30 elected officials, including state representatives and senators,county commissioners, mayors, city council members, and special district representatives have already committed to this prestigious event. Be there to remind them that the business community is their most important constituency.
The event will be held at Camp Withycombe - Oregon Military Department, 15300 SE Industrial Way, Clackamas 97015. Have your ID ready to enter through the security gate. Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be provided. The Elected Officials Reception is being sponsored by Oregon Iron Works, Camp Withycombe, and this year's Vision Sponsors.
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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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If you recruit a new Chamber member between now and March 20, you will earn $20 in Chamber bucks and become eligible to win $500. Every member who recruits a new Chamber member during this membership recruiting contest will be allotted one raffle ticket per recruit. At the end of the contest, a drawing will be held for the $500 grand prize.
There is no way to know what the actual odds of winning will be, but they are a whole lot better than Powerball. If the anticipated 50 to 100 new members are recruited during the Board Challenge, and you recruit at least one member, your odds of winning should be no worse than 1 in 100. Recruit two new members and your odds improve to 1 in 50! Membership forms are available on the chamber website. Print some out and start talking to your business associates about the benefits you have derived from your chamber membership. Your recruits will be winners, too!
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Would Windows 8 help you grow YOUR business?
The topic for the Tuesday, February 19, Grow Your Business workshop is "Windows 8." Sheldon Penner with Amicus Data will be the presenter. Discussion topics include: Windows 8, is it better or worse? Why should I switch from Windows XP? Why should I switch from Windows 7?
There will be over $500 in Microsoft software given away at this class so register today! This is Your Chamber's 4th seminar of the 6 part Grow Your Business Education Series. Come join us to stay current with Microsoft Windows! This workshop is FREE for Chamber Members and $25 for non-members, but all are being asked to register prior to the seminar. Sponsored by Portland General Electric (PGE) and the Clackamas Community College - Customized Training Center, it will be held in the Oregon Institute of Technology B uilding, Room 149, from 11:45am - 1:15pm. Bring your lunch - beverages will be available.
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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 and Ambassadors present 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. Chamber 101 will be held on Wednesday, February 6, from 11:45am - 1:15pm in the Chamber meeting room. Registration is free but is required.
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Marketing opportunities available
Your Chamber has hosting and sponsorship opportunities available for the first quarter of 2013. Don't miss out on these opportunities to promote your business:
March 8th - AM Business Connection - Member Showcase - host and location needed 7:30am to 9:00am
March 22nd & 29th - AM Business Connections - hosts needed 7:30am to 9:00am
If you are interested in hosting any of these events, or any others, please contact Laura Edmonds 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 economic development team received Governor's Film Advocacy Award
Two Clackamas County employees were honored with the Governor's Film Advocacy Award for their contributions to assisting Oregon's film and television industry. Catherine Comer and Jamie Johnk of the county's Business and Economic Development division, were recognized for their efforts in developing Clackamas County's Film and Media Production program.
Full article
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 Join them as they celebrate their stars!
Exceed Enterprises will be hosting a wonderful, heartwarming event, their 30th Annual Recognition Night, on Thursday, February 7, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The event will be held at Gray Gables Estate, 3009 SE Chestnut Street, Milwaukie. This event celebrates the outstanding achievements of the exceptional individuals with disabilities that they serve, volunteers, community partners, donors, business contacts, staff, board and advocates. For more information, please contact Jenn Isfan, 503.652.9036 or by email. All are welcome!
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 CCC seeks community input to plan for future
More than 500 people have taken part in Clackamas Community College's (CCC) online survey since it launched in November. Input and ideas gathered from the Imagine Clackamas community survey will help shape the future of the college.
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 Free mammography clinic
Providence offers free mammograms
Uninsured Clackamas County women between the ages of 40 and 64 years of age who have not had a screening mammogram in the last year may be eligible for a free mammogram offered by Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center on Tuesday, February 5 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. All applicants must meet financial criteria. To determine eligibility and to schedule an appointment call 503.557.2100.
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 Kate Simmons show 'Homespun' opens in Alexander Gallery
A sculpture exhibit by Clackamas Community College (CCC) art instructor Kate Simmons entitled "Homespun" opens Tuesday, January 15, in the Alexander Gallery at Clackamas Community College. An artist's reception and lecture will take place on January 15 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the gallery.
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 Clackamas Repertory Theatre announces 2013 Season at Gala
Clackamas Repertory Theatre launches its 2013 season on Saturday, February 2, with a one night only performance of the traditional melodrama "Dirty Work at the Crossroads or Tempted, Tried and True." Following the performance, the CRT's 2013 season will be announced and guests will be invited to join the actors in the theatrically decorated lobby for a celebration complete with piano jazz.
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February Clackamas Community College (CCC) calendar of events
February 2 Clackamas Repertory Theatre's Fundraising Gala
February 2 Fruit Tree Pruning Course
This class features demonstrations and practice of pruning methods appropriate for a variety of fruit trees.
February 6, 13, 20, 27 Chrysalis: Women Writers
Local author Pat Lichen guides women writers of all levels through discussions of their work.
February 23 Fruit Tree Grafting Workshops
These workshops, two beginning and one intermediate, provide hands-on experience for grafting fruit trees.
February 28 Clackamas County Regional Skills Contest
High school students from around the county compete in subjects ranging from accounting to building construction in this daylong event that includes a career fair in the gym at Randall Hall.
February 28 Behind the Scenes tour of Winter Mainstage Production: Arms and the Man
Walk the catwalk, take a tour and discover the "magic" of CCC's theater production.
February 28 - March 10 Winter Term Theater Production: Arms and the Man
CCC's Theatre Arts Department presents "Arms and the Man," a comedy by George Bernard Shaw, directed by James Eikrem.
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 Damascus meeting and events schedule
Click here for the upcoming public meetings and events for the City of Damascus covering the timeframe of January 14 - 22.
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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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 Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project: Citizens Advisory Committee meeting
The next meeting of the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project Citizens Advisory Committee is Thursday, January 17 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. The public is invited to attend. The meeting will include an update of plans for the Johnson Creek interpretive boardwalk and habitat just north of the SE Tacoma St/Johnson Creek Station, as well as an update on design of the SE Park Ave Station Park & Ride facility. More
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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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