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Welcome to this new member in December - please show your support!
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 "The Chamber has offered us the opportunity to become more involved in the community that our business is located in. It is a valuable resource for businesses of any size"
Greg Munro, Beemer, Smith, Munro & Co. LLP
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| North Clackamas County
Chamber of Commerce
7740 SE Harmony Rd
Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
503-654-7777
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Last chance to make reservations to hear mayors address business issues
Registration ends tomorrow!
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HEALTH CARE REFORM - What do you want and need to know?
Please share your questions and thoughts on the topic for our next Forum Luncheon. Three of our major Chamber healthcare partners will have their experts participating in a panel discussion with an open Q&A to help businesses understand what this means to their organization, their employees, and their bottom line. Please provide your input as we prepare the agenda for this vital discussion. 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
Your Chamber Needs Your Involvement
Your Chamber is a busy pace these days. We just completed a successful Elected Officials Reception and are putting the final touches on planning for the State of the Cities Forum Luncheon on January 30. We are also looking ahead with preparation for Commerce in the Rough and the 2013-2014 Chamber business plan is underway.
Your Chamber wants you to be involved in our planning process. Our Education Team, Forum Lunch Team, and Leadership Steering Committee are all in need of more volunteers. We also want to hear your ideas about the programs the Chamber currently offers and what new things we could offer in the future. Remember, this truly is Your Chamber! We exist to bring the business community together to accomplish that which you could not accomplish alone. What "those things are that we do together" is up to you.
Get involved! When the business community comes together as a TEAM, we find how much we can accomplish and that Together Everyone Achieves More!
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Your opportunity to win grand prize!
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.
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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Recognition of members
Your Chamber would like to recognize these members who reinvested in Your Chamber last week:
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Free workshop to help you understand new technology
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! 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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Make sure you are getting the most from your Chamber membership
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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Update: What is the 2012/13 North Clackamas Leadership Class up to...
In our last class we meet up at the Sabin-Schellenberg Center in Milwaukie. The SSC is a technical skills center for the North Clackamas School District that encompasses a wide array of topics from automotive to information technology to manufacturing/engineering for students.
The location of our class was very suiting for some of the day's discussions. We had the opportunity to hear from the Principal of El Puente, a bilingual school in North Clackamas. She spoke on how schools are shaping the workforce of tomorrow. We are growing, teaching, and prepping the leaders of tomorrow through education.
We also had the opportunity to hear from a professor from Marylhurst University who spoke on Leading your Team as a Life Long Learner. As a class we were asked to think of the following... How do you describe yourself and experiences as a learner? As a learner, how have you changed? How do you envision yourself as a learner as you grow older? What excites you about learning? How do you know learning is happening? John F. Kennedy said, "Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other."
Our class has decided on our class project and has received the Board's approval. We are very excited and will share more information as we firm up the details.
Submitted by Class Officer, Molly Peirce, Willamette View
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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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 Learn how to monetize your skills, hobbies and/or performances
Clackamas Community College's Customized Training Department, and the Business and Computer Science Departments are sponsoring a presentation on how you can monetize your skills, hobbies and/or performances
you provide on YouTube. You will learn how to create your own business using online social media tools. Discover a new way to profit from your knowledge and skills and find out how to create online followers and increase your customer base. Bring your lunch on February 20 from noon - 1:00pm to McLoughlin Hall Auditorium to hear Carl Jacobson's presentation. Cost is $5 at the door (cash or check only).
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Don't miss extraordinary art exhibit
Masters School of Art will be holding their annual Art Exhibit & Revue on Thursday, January 31. This exhibit is an event you do not want to miss. The level of artistry that comes from these students is simply remarkable and a must see! The exhibit is being held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Sunnyside Church at 13231 SE Sunnyside Road, Clackamas. $3.00 admission for adults; $1 for children (9-17) and children under 9 are free.
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 Home buyers seminar offers advice
Do you know someone who is thinking about buying a home in 2013? Andrew Nordby, Prudential Northwest Properties will be hosting a home buyers seminar, on January 24th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Guest speakers will be Deena Jensen with American Capital Mortgage and Greg Bittke with Greg Bittke Insurance Agency. In this seminar, they will be talking about pre-qualifying for a loan, home search, putting your best foot forward when writing an offer, wading through underwriting, and what to ask about insurance. The event will be held at Prudential NW Properties, 12050 SE Stevens Rd, Suite 100 in Happy Valley. To reserve a spot, call 503.212.2729.
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 Dinner and auction to be held for those in need
Clackamas Fire District #1 Emergency Services is hosting its second annual dinner and auction on March 2 at the Persimmon Country Club in Gresham. The purpose of this fundraiser is to raise money for those in our community who are in need. A silent and an oral auction will be held to help raise funds for the foundation. Please help spread the word! The Fire District is actively seeking people to attend the dinner as well as those who are willing to donate items to be auctioned off.
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 Support non-profit at moving event
You're invited to be a part of American Cancer Society - Relay for Life of North Clackamas kick-off celebration Wednesday, January 23 at 6:30pm. This meeting will be held at The Old Spaghetti Factory at 12725 SE 93rd Ave in Clackamas. Find out how you can start or join a team, raise money to fight cancer, honor those who have lost their lives to cancer or are fighting it now.
Relay For Life is a fun-filled, family-friendly, overnight event designed to celebrate survivor-ship and raise money to help the American Cancer Society save lives, help those who have been touched by cancer, and empower individuals to fight back against this disease. During the event, teams of people take turns walking or running laps around the course. Each team keeps at least one team member on the course at all times, Relay-style. But, Relay is much more than just a walk. Relay may be the most powerful and moving cancer-awareness event you've ever been a part of.
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 Winter Gala to benefit school's building fund
The Aerie at Eagle Landing is hosting a Winter Gala on Saturday January 26th from 7:30pm - 10:00pm. This event is a fundraiser where proceeds will benefit Columbia County Christian School's building fund. The event will include dancing, music, gourmet desserts and much more. Please join them for this semi-formal event. Tickets are $25 individual, $45 per couple. Please call 503.397.7284 to purchase tickets. The Aerie is located at 10220 SE Causey Ave., Happy Valley.
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Apply online for CCC Foundation scholarships
The Clackamas Community College's (CCC) Foundation awards nearly $500,000 in scholarships every year, providing vital financial support for students. Scholarships are available to all students planning to attend CCC for the 2013-14 academic year, including current students, future students and high school seniors.This year, for the first time, scholarship applications will be done completely online, streamlining the application process for students. Scholarship applications are accepted beginning January 1 and continuing through Tuesday, April 30. The scholarship application, instructions and tips on completing it are available online.
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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 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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BBB's Consumer Hour: Debt and Credit
For those facing financial issues in the new year, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington offers a new event. BBB's Consumer Hour: Debt and Credit is a free one-hour session on how to lower debt, improve credit and avoid scams. It will be held on Wednesday, January 30, from 12:00pm - 1:00pm at 4004 SW Kruse Way Place, Ste. 375, Lake Oswego. BBB will present issues and advice. Oregon Department of Finance and Corporate Securities will provide oversight on state regulations. ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions will offer free consultations following the event. To RSVP, contact Kyle Kavas at 503.212.3002 or by email.
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EARN
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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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