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March 27 - April 2, 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 advocates for business in the local political issues that affect how our company operates."
Shawnda Horn,
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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 apply for $20k in tourism grant funds
Deadline is 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.
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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Chamber benefits explained at FREE event
Join us on Wednesday, April 3 from 11:45am to 1:15pm to learn more about how Your Chamber works, what we offer our members, and how you can take full advantage of your membership to help grow your business. Guests are welcome. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. For planning purposes, please register for this FREE event.
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President's Message
David A. Kelly, President & CEO
Seeking nominees that Inspire
The Chamber is all about bringing businesses together to do things that they cannot do on their own. Sometimes it is to inspire one another and to show what is possible. This June 27th, we will be holding a function to do just that. We will be presenting several awards, including Business of the Year and Business Person of the Year at our Annual Awards & Installation Dinner.
We would like your help... No, we NEED your help to make that happen. This is the final week for nominations for both awards. Take five minutes right now and fill out an application to tell us who inspires you. What chamber member do you want to be like, either as an individual or a company? Last year's winners were Eastside Athletic Club and Dr. Ed Hacmac. This year's winner could come from your nomination, so send it in now!
Nomination form
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Contest for $500 ends this week!
The Chamber Board Challenge has been extended to the end of the month. Recruit a new Chamber member by 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. Odds of winning are very good, 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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Recognition of members
Your Chamber would like to recognize these members who reinvested in Your Chamber last week:
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Marketing opportunity - get noticed!
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 them 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 finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Your Chamber at 503.654.7777 or by email.
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Network while you learn about new affinity group
A Business After Hours on Tuesday, April 16 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm will include the unveiling of a new affinity group in Your Chamber called REAL (Real Estate Affiliate Liaisons). REAL meetings provide a venue for real estate affiliated Chamber members to meet. The group will provide helpful information, cultivate referral relationships and collaborate regarding all aspects of real estate. REAL members will be showcasing at this event. Check out their website.
The event will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott Portland Southeast, 9300 SE Sunnybrook Blvd in Clackamas. Cost is $5.00 - payable only at the door. Join us for an evening of fun, food, drinks, and networking!
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 Register now for Eggs 'N Issues
Reserve your spot for an opportunity to learn and ask questions about what is happening on Capitol Hill. U.S. Congressman Kurt Schrader will join us to discuss the hot topics in Washington D.C. The event will take place at the Monarch Hotel & Conference Center on Thursday, May 2, from 7:30am to 9:00am.
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Save the Date
Women in Leadership
Friday, April 26
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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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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: May 3rd and 31st, June 14th & 28th. Many more dates are also available throughout the year. Just call 503.654.7777 or email Laura at the Chamber office.
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Save the Date
Annual Awards & Installation Dinner
Thursday, June 27
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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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 Referral program helps 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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 PGE warns residential and business customers of phone scam
Callers pretending to be utility company asking for payment
Portland General Electric (PGE) residential and business customers are being targeted by a telephone scam in which customers are being contacted via telephone by someone claiming to be with PGE and saying the customer is past due on their account and they need to pay immediately or their power will be disconnected. Many of the targeted customers are not past due.
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 Nominations being accepted for fastest growing businesses
The Portland Business Journal is scouring the area looking for the 100 fastest growing private companies! They are accepting nominations through April 5. The winners will be featured in their annual Fastest Growing Private Companies publication and will be honored at an awards celebration on June 20th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at the Hilton Hotel.
Flyer Nominate here
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 The 'Planetwalker' and Generation Waking Up featured at Earth Day2013
Planetwalker John Francis and a Generation Waking Up Experience are among the events planned for Earth Day 2013 at Clackamas Community College. The college is joining with the Earth and Spirit Council and other community partners to present a week of activities in April celebrating Earth Day. Earth Day 2013 is a continuation of the college's sustainability series that began seven years ago. A photo of John Francis is to the right.
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 Style for a cause
Update your Miche bag while supporting Clackamas Women's Services (CWS) - Clackamas County's primary provider of services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Act fast! 60+ retired Miche shells (shells only!) available in all sizes for ˝ of original retail with proceeds going to Clackamas Women's Services. The shells were generously donated to CWS from a Miche Representative. CWS doesn't have a use for the bags, but could certainly use the $$.
Contact Emily Spall at 971.570.5027 or by email for more information.
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 Clackamas County wins 2013 Computerworld Honors Laureate Award
Clackamas County was announced as one of 269 organizations from around the world who are being honored with the prestigious 2013 Computerworld Honors Laureate Award. The county won in the category of economic development for the Clackamas Broadband Express (CBX) project. Clackamas County's winning nomination was selected from more than 700 nominations to become one of 269 Laureates from 29 countries. The CBX project is a fiber-optic network that provides needed infrastructure and links the rural parts of the county with the non-rural areas.
Full article
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 Local FASTSIGNS® centers named among the top centers in the country
FASTSIGNS® of Portland - Clackamas, FASTSIGNS® of Beaverton, FASTSIGNS® of Downtown Portland,and FASTSIGNS® of Tigard were all named among the top centers out of more than 450 U.S. locations at the 2013 FASTSIGNS Convention, which was recently held in Dallas.
Each center provides a full range of innovative visual communications solutions, including interior décor, window and floor graphics, printing, point-of-purchase signs, trade show displays, vehicle wraps, digital signs, and mobile websites.
Full article
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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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 Damascus meeting and events schedule
Click here for the upcoming public meetings and events for the City of Damascus covering the timeframe of March 22 - April 6.
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Save the date for the 2013 Small Business Week awards
Every spring, the U.S. Small Business Administration recognizes small businesses across the country during Small Business Week. This year the Portland District Office will honor Oregon's award winners at a luncheon on May 20. Roughly 97.6% of the employers in Oregon are small business owners representing more than 335,000 small businesses. Their hard work and dedication deserves our recognition and gratitude, especially on this one day a year.
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April children's programs - Ledding Library
Click for the April children's programs scheduled at the Milwaukie Ledding Library. All programs are FREE and take place at Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st , Milwaukie, 503-786-7580.
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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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