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March 13 - 19, 2013
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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 February - please show your support!
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A member says...
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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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$20k in tourism grant funds now available - deadline April 1
Your Chamber is now accepting Community Partnership Program (CPP) grant applications for locally-generated tourism projects in the North Clackamas County Area. Eligible projects are those that can reasonably be expected to increase tourism activity in the community. Ideal projects are those that are significant, self-sustaining, and have the ability to recognize and/or demonstrate a return on investment. Strong, local partnerships are highly encouraged. Funding may be awarded to public, private and nonprofit organizations whose proposals demonstrate a benefit to the greater public interests of tourism development, promotion, and/or marketing. This program is not intended for individual business development or community development projects.
These grants are made available through Clackamas County Tourism, in partnership with Your Chamber. The funding for this program comes from county transient lodging tax revenues.
The application deadline is April 1st.
More information Application
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Learn what all business leaders need to know about Healthcare Reform
Early-bird registration closes March 14th, register for an extra $5 through March 17th
A panel featuring executives from Adventist Health, Kaiser Permanente NW and Providence Health and Services will help businesses understand the current state of health care in Oregon. Join us on Tuesday, March 19 from 11:30am - 1:15pm for our Healthcare Reform Forum Luncheon to be held at the Monarch Hotel & Conference Center. This is your opportunity to learn about:
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President's Message
David A. Kelly, President & CEO
Not so unnoticed
When I visit with Chamber members, I ask them, "Why are you a member of the Chamber?" I often hear they enjoy attending a couple events a month, they like meeting other business people, and they know the Chamber is working behind the scenes to create a stronger business environment and community. Well, as of last Friday, not all of that work was not as behind the scenes as it had been. State Representative Bill Kennemer sent out his district update and in the last paragraph, mentioned Your Chamber three times and used a photo taken with our delegation to Chamber Day. Apparently, Rep. Kennemer isn't the only one who has been busy.
The district update mentions the Elected Official's Reception - held January 22, Leadership Clackamas County's trip to Salem - on February 13, and our leadership's participation in Chamber Day - on March 1. Thanks to the many members and politicians who made all those events successful. Remember, whether we are unnoticed or visible, Your Chamber is here working for you!
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What lessons can be learned from top successful CEOs?
The topic for the Tuesday, March 26, Grow Your Business workshop is "Lessons Learned from the Top."
Participants will learn the five most common "Best Life Lessons" of 30 successful CEO's, be introduced to a robust template for developing their own "Best Life Lessons", and will create a first draft personal "Best Life Lessons" Document.
Presenter will be Merrill Watts with the Clackamas Small Business Development Center. 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, from 11:45am - 1:15pm. Bring your lunch - beverages will be available.
Registration
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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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Nominations being accepted for Business of the Year and Business Person of the Year
The North Clackamas County Chamber of Commerce is seeking your nominations for deserving businesses and business leaders who make an impact on our community. Nomination forms are now available.
Nominations will close on March 29th so get your forms in today. The winners will be recognized at our Annual Awards & Installation Dinner on June 27 at Gray Gables Estate.
Nomination form
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 Months of growing and preparing. REAL is real -- and official! Mark your calendars for the REAL launch on April 17. More information to follow!
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Chamber to highlight community assets
Your Chamber will participate in a multi-faceted promotional campaign in partnership with CGI Communications, Inc. (the parent company of Relocate.org). This will include the production of a Chamber of Commerce Video highlighting our Chamber and various aspects of our community. The video will be accessible for viewing via www.yourchamber.com and www.relocate.org. Relocate.org is the largest video network in the country to assist people relocating nationwide!
CGI is contacting local businesses to offer the opportunity to take advantage of various digital media technologies, enabling area businesses to utilize these products to achieve additional exposure and increased communication with potential customers. Some of you have already been contacted. If you have not been contacted and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact Your Chamber at 503.654.7777 or by email.
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Contest to end soon - you could be the winner of $500!
Recruit a business associate to become a new Chamber member between now and March 31 and 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. Current odds of winning are 1 in 5, so sign up a new member soon.
Start talking to your business associates about the benefits you have derived from your chamber membership. Your recruits will be winners, too! Membership forms are available on the chamber website.
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 Save the date - Commerce in the Rough - Golf Scramble
Your Chamber's annual golf tournament will be held at Stone Creek Golf Club on Wednesday, June 12! We are currently taking sponsorships and golfer registrations. If you'd like to sponsor, call Laura at the Chamber office 503.654.7777. Registration can be completed online.
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Save the Date for Eggs 'N Issues
Thursday, May 2
U.S. Congressman Kurt Schrader will discuss
the hot topics in Washington D.C.
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Sponsoring a Chamber event provides great marketing visibility!
We have a few great sponsorship opportunities coming up that you may want to take advantage of:
- Economic Forum Luncheon on April 25th
- State of the Schools on May 22nd
- GOLF Tournament on June 12th
Just contact Laura at the Chamber office for additional information on the levels available and the benefits you'll receive - 503.654.7777 or by email.
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Save the Date
Annual Awards & Installation Dinner
Thursday, June 27
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Host an AM Business Connection
and bring Chamber members and guests to your business!
Hosting is a great thing to do because folks get familiar with your business location and staff. It imprints in their minds your brand and brings you to mind when conversation comes up about your industry services. Dates immediately available are: April 19th, May 3rd and 31st, June 14th & 28th and many more dates throughout the year. Just call 503.654.7777 or email Laura at the Chamber office for availability.
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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 and complete a registration form to start receiving the discounts. Our chamber number is 262120.
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Ticket are on sale for All Star Salute to the Oregon Military!
The Historical Outreach Foundation will be hosting an exclusive gala celebrating Oregon's proud military heritage - past, present, and future - on April 20, at The Governor Hotel in Portland! Benefiting the Capital Campaign of the Brigadier General James B. Thayer Oregon Military Museum at Camp Withycombe in Clackamas, this event will showcase the best of Oregon's food, music, and entertainment. They will honor our Korean war veterans in attendance. Honorary co-chairs will be Oregon Governors Vic Atiyeh and Ted Kulongoski. This year's All-Star Salute will be one fantastic celebration! It's not too late to support the cause by becoming a sponsor! More information Register or sponsor
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 Award-winning metal worker returns to CCC to present seminar
Award-winning metal worker Ron "Professor Hammer" Covell returns to Clackamas Community College (CCC) with a seminar focusing on "Bomber Seats, Lightening Holes and Beyond." The seminar takes place in the CCC Automotive Department on Monday, March 18, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Covell is one of the best known professionals in his field. His work on street rods and custom motorcycles has won many awards and has been featured in many magazine articles around the globe. He is in the Grand National Roadster Show Hall of Fame, which honors those who have made significant contributions to the hot rod and custom car field. His "Professor Hammer's Metalworking Tips" has been a popular feature of Street Rodder Magazine since 1995.
The cost of the seminar is $25. To register or get more information, call 503.594.3047.
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 'Planetwalker' John Francis to speak at CCC in April
In 1971, John Francis witnessed an oil spill in the San Francisco Bay. The following year, Francis made good on a pledge to never ride in a car again, and for 22 years he walked across North and South America. A year after he stopped riding in motorized vehicles, on his birthday in 1973, Francis decided to stop speaking for a day and instead listen to what others had to say. He found the experience so valuable that he kept his silence for the next 17 years, ending his silence on Earth Day in 1990. Francis, an environmentalist nicknamed the "planetwalker," will speak at Clackamas Community College (CCC) on Wednesday, April 17 and will lead a workshop the following evening, Thursday, April 18. The events are sponsored by the CCC Renewable Energy and Sustainability Center and the Earth and Spirit Council. Full article
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 Be a part of National POW recognition day!
The Wings of Freedom will honor POW's for their service, courage, and perseverance at a dinner on April 9th. Special guest speaker will be K. P. Burke, author of "Proof Through the Night." There will be an opening of the POW Exhibit. Purchase tickets for your family and/or a POW. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 503.654.6491. Flyer
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April 1 - May 8 'Los Trabajadores Mexicanos' Art Exhibit
A mixed media exhibit by retired CCC art instructor Nancy Travers. An artist's reception taking place on April 30.
April 3 Auditions for Spring Term Mainstage Production
Members of the community are welcome to audition for the CCC spring theater production.
April 3, 10, 17, 24 Chrysalis: Women Writers
Local author Pat Lichen guides women writers of all levels through discussions of their work.
April 6, 13, 20, 27 Garden Design
This introductory course provides instruction for planning landscape garden areas.
April 14 CRT Play Reading Series: "A Small Fire"
Clackamas Repertory Theatre's play-reading series, Sundays At Three, continues on April 14 with "A Small Fire" by Adam Bock, directed by David Smith-English.
April 17 CCC Sustainability Series: Guest Speaker John Francis, "The Planetwalker"
April 18 CCC Sustainability Series: Workshop with John Francis, "The Planetwalker"
April 29 - May 2 International Celebration at CCC
The International Education Committee, Associated Student Government, ESL, CCC Foreign Language Department and Multicultural Ambassadors host this annual celebration.
April 30 Artist's Reception for 'Los Trabajadores Mexicanos'
The CCC Art Department is hosting an artist's reception for retired CCC art instructor Nancy Travers' exhibit "Los Trabajadores Mexicanos" in the Alexander Gallery.
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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 February 28 - March 16.
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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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State Trade & Export Promotion grants still available!
Late last year, Business Oregon received a grant of nearly $500,000 from the US Small Business Administration (SBA) to support Oregon business who plan to develop or expand their export market connections. This STEP (State Trade & Export Promotion) grant will primarily be used to provide matching grants for up to $5,000 directly to small businesses.
STEP grants are most commonly awarded to reimburse small businesses for costs associated with attending trade shows (domestic or international) where they will can make contact with foreign buyers. Businesses interested in using the grant must apply to Business Oregon and be approved before they travel to the trade show. This is a unique and immediate opportunity for market development assistance. Grant funds are available now over-the-counter until funds are exhausted. The best time to apply is now. This round of funds may well be the last. Click here for more details or visit Business Oregon's STEP webpage.
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 Take a brief survey on Clackamas County workweek
In 2009, some Clackamas County offices transitioned from a five, eight-hour-day workweek schedule (Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm) to a four, 10-hour-day workweek schedule (Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 6:00pm) in order to save operational costs.
They are interested in learning what impact this schedule has had, if any, on their business customers, and would appreciate feedback from you about the impact of this change, if any, on your interaction with the County. Responses to this brief survey will be kept confidential and will be used to help decide whether to continue with the new schedule. The survey is available online.
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 Check out available grants
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley has provided a list of federal grant opportunities. Please check out these available grants with special focus on the Labor and Workforce Grants and The Science and Technology Grants.
Grant opportunities
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 ODOT inspection "No concerns for public safety"
An inspection of the TriMet MAX light rail system reinforces the agency's assurance to riders that the system is safe, refuting accusations to the contrary made by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) leadership. The inspection was conducted by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), the designated rail safety oversight agency for TriMet rail operations, as required by the Federal Transit Administration. "After 50 plus hours of inspections and reviewing of records, ODOT was unable to find any areas of a safety concern," said ODOT Manager of Rail Safety Section John Johnson.
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