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07/05 No AM Business Connection due to the Fourth of July

07/10 Old Chicago hosting Business After Hours

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07/03 REAL Team Meeting

 

07/08 Leadership Steering Meeting

 

07/09 Ambassador Meeting

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North Clackamas County
Chamber of Commerce

7740 SE Harmony Rd
Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
503-654-7777

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Your Chamber office will be closed  

on Thursday, July 4th

 
Old Chicago Business After Hours   

   

Join us on Wednesday, July 10 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm for a Business After Hours hosted by one of our newest members, Old Chicago! Come support Old Chicago while networking with other Chamber members. Cost is $5.00 to attend payable only at the door. If you are a Chamber member and bring a prospective member, you are both FREE!!!

Executive Voice


From Board Chair 

Rob Wheeler, CFP�, ChFC, LUTCF - Bennett, Herman, Geertsen, LLC & SagePoint Financial

Rob Wheeler  

Your Chamber - Your Ideas

 

Hello fellow Chamber members. I am looking forward to the next twelve months as your Chairman. We will be very focused on membership, as that is where our greatest needs lie. We will be focused on growing our membership, as well as retaining the members we have. Of course, we will endeavor to provide a good value to all members.  

 

I am open to any and all suggestions as to how our Chamber can improve upon what we are doing. I am sure that many of you have valuable ideas that you would like to share and I would love (truly) to hear them. What can this Chamber do for you that we have not been doing? What can we improve upon that we are already doing? Where are we missing the boat? Please let me know by calling me at 503.659.9118. I look forward to hearing from you and serving you over the next twelve months. We can't do it without you.

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Women in Leadership  

 
Join us for our monthly women's education and networking event, Women in Leadership, on Friday, July 26 from
11:30am - 1:00pm at the Bomber Restaurant.

 

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will provide stand up comedians to address mental illness in the workplace. Lunch will be provided for purchase or bring your own brown bag to this event. Please register for this event through the Chamber if you plan on attending. If you have any questions, please call Emily Spall at 503.833.5197 or by email.

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Recognition of members     

Clackamas Community College    

Eggs 'N Issues Legislative Wrap Up
 

On July 31 join us to hear your legislators give an assessment of the session in Salem.This legislative wrap up will be held from 7:30am to 9:15am at the Monarch Hotel & Conference Center. There will be an opportunity to ask your questions.  

Thank you to our sponsors:   

Vision Sponsors  

Member Showcase - your chance to "Be Seen / Be Noticed"

 

A Member Showcase will be held during the AM Business Connection on Friday, July 26th from 7:30am to 9:00am. Sweet Tomatoes will host this event and there is always a large crowd of 60 or more attendees. There are only 9 spots available to showcase your business, so contact Laura now if you're interested. This will be a first come first served reservation, so call right away at 503.654.7777 or contact her by email

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New Member Profiles     


Gary Furr Experienced organization leader opens The Growth Coach in Oregon

 

The Growth Coach is the only franchise system dedicated to helping business owners, managers, sales professionals and the self-employed to find greater success in business while balancing work and life. The company was founded in 2002 in Cincinnati, Ohio and is now 140 markets strong.

Gary Furr brings more than 30 years of business experience as Chief Operating Officer for a $40 million company, and a Masters of Business Administration in Organizational Development. He's looking to focus on helping small business owners, managers and leaders. 

Spring Creek Family Dentistry Dental practice centers around individual

 

Spring Creek Family Dentistry believes that a patient's dental experience should be as comfortable as possible while achieving a positive, long lasting outcome. When it comes to dental procedures every patient responds differently. Some may fear the dentist, while others are at ease with visits. This is why, at Spring Creek Family Dentistry, they treat each patient separately so that they can create a dental experience that best fits their emotional mood and expectations. Patients are welcome to communicate with their staff and request individualized sedation or comfort methods. They also believe that through a regular dental care program, many dental issues can be avoided or minimized, which in the long run saves their patients both time and money.   

Members in the News    


TriMet
TriMet provides more than 25 million rides during spring quarter     
TriMet bus and rail operators provided more than 25 million rides during the spring 2013 quarter. Compared to a year ago, overall ridership declined for March, April and May. TriMet had experienced a notable increase in ridership during April/May 2012 due to a large spike in gas prices.

CCC instructor named SBDC 'State Star'  

 

Longtime instructor Robert Sherk has been named the Oregon Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network's 2013 "State Star." The award is made annually to individuals who make significant contributions to the regional SBDC program and show a strong commitment to small business.

TriMet
Lucky 13! TriMet News: TriMet Center St Maintenance Garage recognized for 13 years of wastewater pretreatment excellence    
TriMet's Center Street Bus Maintenance Garage was recently recognized by the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) for successfully meeting all permit requirements for wastewater pretreatment, marking the 13th consecutive year the garage has received this award.

Record number of participants at CCC graduation ceremonies   

 

More than 420 students participated in two graduation ceremonies at Clackamas Community College (CCC) June 13 and 14 - a record number for the college. Ninety-three students took part in Thursday's GED and Adult High School Diploma ceremony, while 318 students participated in Friday's degree and certificate ceremony.

Member Profiles     


Clackamas Town Center's Girls Night Out 

Girls, you deserve a night out!  

 

On Thursday, July 18, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm there will be a Girls Night Out at the West Village, outside the Nordstrom Court at Clackamas Town Center.  

Women - you and your girlfriends are invited to an evening of fun, food, fashion and freebies. Highlights include FREE gifts for the first 200 guests, exclusive retailer discounts, professional style sessions, photo booth, door prizes, mini-makeovers, music, sampling, and much more. Check in at the event for your Passport and make an evening out of it! 

Clackamas County  Clackamas County offers free class for women impacted by domestic violence
 
If you have been emotionally or physically abused by a current or former intimate partner, the Women's Empowerment Project(WEP)can help you break the cycle.


Sponsored by Clackamas County Community Corrections, WEP is specifically designed for women wanting to create healthy, violence-free lives. The 14 week class is free. Topics include: the cycle of violence, coping mechanisms, effects of abuse on children, and safety planning. First class beginning in August.

 

If you, or someone you know, is interested in the WEP class, please contact Patricia Barrera, Victim Services Program Coordinator by email or call 503.655.8776.

 

(Date/time/location not advertised for safety reasons. All interested persons must be screened by calling in).

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Clackamas Community College Farmer's Market Tuesdays began July 2
  
Fresh, organically grown produce is being sold on campus by Clackamas Community College 's (CCC) horticulture students during Farmer's Market Tuesdays, beginning July 2.

The Urban Agriculture Farm Experience class at CCC grows vegetables on campus using organic methods. They will sell the produce on a food cart parked outside of the Community Center in the quad area at CCC's Oregon City campus on Tuesdays from 11:00am to noon during summer term. Farmer's Market Tuesdays will run through September 3. Funds raised will benefit CCC student scholarships.

 

For more information, please contact Loretta Mills by email or call 503.594.3292.

Krispy Kreme - Clackamas Member celebrates 76th birthday

 

On July 13th help Krispy Kreme celebrate their 76th birthday. For that one day only they will be offering buy a dozen original glazed doughnuts and receive a dozen original glazed doughnuts for just 76 cents!

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Promoting the Community


City of Happy Valley Happy Valley events calendar

Click here for the upcoming events and meetings for the City of Happy Valley. 
City of Damascus Damascus meeting and events schedule

 

Click here for the upcoming public meetings and events for the City of Damascus covering the timeframe of June 26 - July 19.

City of Milwaukie Milwaukie events calendar

Click here for the upcoming events and meetings for the City of Milwaukie. Click here for Milwaukie area information.

Clackamas County Court rules that Clackamas County must fulfill its PMLR obligations 
 

Clackamas County must fulfill its contractual obligation to TriMet in relation to agreements regarding development and construction of the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail (PMLR) project, according to a ruling handed down Monday. 

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9K for K9 Walk
   
Milwaukie Public Safety Committee is partnering with the Milwaukie Public Safety Foundation to raise money for Milwaukie Police K-9 dogs!  They will be holding a 9K for K9 Walk on Saturday, July 27th. Pick your time to walk, 3K, 6K of full 9K route for fun or sponsor someone else's participation. Bring your dog, your neighbor's dog, or just walk with your neighbors!
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More than 100 area leaders go behind bars for 'good' to support  MDA
 

More than 100 business and civic leaders from throughout the Clackamas area will be "arrested" and put "behind bars" for the Muscular Dystrophy Association's (MDA) Lock-Up fundraiser on Tuesday, July 23, 2013.  

 

Accused of having big hearts and being heavily armed with kindness, the "jailbirds" volunteered to be part of MDA's Lock-Up in order to raise "bail" by encouraging friends, family, co-workers and business contacts to make contributions to MDA that will directly benefit families in greater Oregon and SW Washington area living with progressive muscle diseases. Each MDA jailbird's "bail" is set at $1,600, which will allow them to be released for good behavior.  

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Clackamas County Clackamas County continues Small Grants program
 

Clackamas County is pleased to announce the continuation of its Small Grants for organizations serving residents of Clackamas County.  For the current fiscal year, the Budget Committee has allocated $200,000 to be used for this purpose.  Programs that help the most vulnerable families, seniors, and others meet their basic needs such as food assistance and abuse prevention in  Clackamas County will be given a high priority. Please submit your completed form by 6:00pm, August 15, 2013.  

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Voter Registration Modernization bill clears Oregon House
House Bill 3521 uses tested technology to increase voter participation and enhance the security of Oregon's elections system

 

Secretary of State Kate Brown applauded the Oregon House for approving a bill that will ensure virtually every eligible Oregon voter who wants to cast a ballot on Election Day is able to do so.

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Raffle to benefit Milwaukie Police K-9 Unit
   
Raffle tickets are being sold to help us replace Jag and support the future sustainability of the Milwaukie Police K-9 Unit. The drawing will be held July 27th immediately after completion of the last leg of the 9-K for K-9 Walk at the Milwaukie Marketplace. All prizes will be awarded and you need not be present to win. All prizes must be claimed by the winner no later than August 2nd at the Public Safety Building lobby. Check out the flyer for a list of prizes and complete details.
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TriMet
Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project: Milwaukie's SE Harrison Street closed between 24th and 26th Avenues    
 
From July 8th to the 15th, SE Harrison Street in Milwaukie will be closed between 24th and 26th Avenues due to light rail construction. Bus Lines 75-Cesar Chavez/Lombard; 28-Linwood; 31-King Road and 152-Milwaukie will be detoured from SE Harrison. Bus stops on Harrison between SE 21st and Hwy 224 will be closed. The closure will remain in effect 24 hours a day during this phase of the work. 
Senator Jeff Merkley Federal grant opportunities 
 

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley has provided the latest grant Newsletter. These are federal grant opportunities that may or may not be applicable to the projects you are working on but you never know. 

Grant opportunities 

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