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The Voice of BusinessFebruary 28th , 2013
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CONNECTIONS & Referrals
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FEATURED DIAMOND MEMBER
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Lanphere Construction and Development    
         
To see a complete list of our Diamond members visit our website.

 

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Building a stronger Beaverton by strengthening of the local economy, promoting community, boosting connections, and speaking out for businesses through advocacy.

Membership in the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce is an investment in your business, in your employees, and in your community.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

 

 

 

 

February 2013


SportsCare Physical Therapy @ Cornell

Ken Womatcher
Hillsboro Hops Baseball Club

Pacfic Residential Mortgage

Aaby Family Law

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Community Partners for Affordable Housing

NW Self Storage (Canyon Rd. Storage)

Moran Consulting
Stacia Boston
Cedar Mill Chiropractic Clinic

Al's Garden Center

 

 

New Member Profiles

 
SportsCare Physical Therapy @ Cornell
Emily Ohlin, Director PT

15390 NW Cornell Rd., Ste. 230
Beaverton, OR  97006

P: 971-245-6663

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Sportscare Physical Therapy @ Cornell is dedicated to providing early access to assessment after injury, quality one on one care with your Physical Therapist and evidence based evaluation and treatments to return you to your activity/sport quickly and safely.
 

 

 

Community Partners for Affordable Housing, Inc
Tracy Stepp, Fundraising & Outreach Mgr.
630 SW Capitol Hwy, Ste. 151
Portland, OR  97239
P: 503-293-4038

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Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH) is a non-profit affordable housing developer serving Tigard, Beaverton and Southwest Portland. Our mission: to provide safe and healthy affordable housing along with support and skill building services to low-income individuals, families and seniors. 

Thank you
January's  renewing members!

 

 

 

Finley & Son

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kevin Hoar

comcast

mti worldwide logistics

kassab brothers

cascade microtech

columbia grain

columbia sportswear

reser's fine foods

luis palau association

rivermark community credit union

golden valley brewery & restaurant

bw insurance agency, inc

express employment professionals

yorke & curtis general contractor

tyr wood products

hilton garden inn

big frog custom tshirts & more

west coast forwarding

passport unlimited

world of smiles dentistry

national funding resource associates

tlr-international trade

tualatin valley fire & rescue

crunch fitness

daBella exteriors, llc

northwest staffing resrouces

mcGrath's fish house

portland general electric

gigaphoyton

schmidt & johnson, llc

david nase property

portland badge company

tualatin valley workshop

the ups store #1438-murray crossing

abbot tax service llc

new seasons - progress ridge

home plate youth services

the personnel department

safelite autoglass

avamere bethany

ibm

 

 

 

Greetings! 

   

I need a new name badge (and title!) "Connector-In-Training".
Tuesday I had a meeting at The Edge Coffee Shop on Millikan & Murray. Here was my Facebook post on my personal page which was then shared to the Chamber's page.
Edge Facebook post
I am getting better and better about remembering (habit!) to share where I am and what members I am visiting and sharing that message through Social Media channels. Is that of value? I have over 500 "friends" on Facebook and the Chamber's page has over 720+ "fans".
  
This is one more way each of us can help promote shopping local and our fellow Chamber members. Get that smart phone out and use it to grow our local economy. Let's get sharing! Let's Chamberize together and watch our Beaverton merchants thrive!
  

 

 

Finish your week strong & productively!
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Sincerely,
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Lorraine Clarno, President/CEO, ACE
Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce
503.350.2006  

Business Accelerator

 

We are excited to introduce a brand new partnership with American Family and the Wendi Eiland Agency, Inc. for 2013 to help you grow your business.

"Accelerate Your Success" - tools to grow your small business. This free program supplies you with coaching, webinars, and networking forums to drive your business to the next level.

You can access this amazing program off any of our www.beaverton.org landing pages (Bold, Business, Beaverton, Events, About).

Utilizing technology and bringing more business education training will be a key addition to our offerings this next year. Check it out - 24-7, in your jammies, or with a nice glass of red wine while decompressing from your day. 


 

 

 

Strengthening the Local Economy... 


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The Chamber and Small Business Development Center Partner in 2013

Your chamber continues to create strong service partnerships on behalf of the small business community in Beaverton. The chamber is privileged to partner with the Small Business Development Center- Portland Community College (SBDC-PCC), a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration. TheChamber hosts SBDC advisor, Jon-Michael Kowertz every first Wednesday of the month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and third Wednesday immediately following Business Matters from 1:00 to 4:00 PM for free and confidential, one-on-one business advising.

 

As additional resource for small businesses in Beaverton, owners and entrepreneurs can schedule an appointment for SBDC advising and conveniently meet at the Beaverton Chamber of Commerce. Candidates for advising may need help in business start-up, marketing, planning, financing, loan package development and more. Business advising is at no charge and does not require chamber membership. To learn more about how the SBDC can help your business or to arrange an appointment contact the chamber at 503-350-2007 or email Jessica.  

 

 

 

 

Representing Business to Government...  

 

 

Our Business Advocacy Council focuses on issues that directly impact businesses that most owners/managers do not have time to stay on top of but count on the Chamber to do so and be their voice.

 

2013 Legislative Priorities & Agenda ....RELEASED

 

 

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, March 7th, 2013

 

 

We'll highlight the Chamber Day at the Capitol event and update you on all the bills that are moving forward and potentially impact the business climate.  

 

 

We meet monthly on the first Thursday at 7:30am - 8:30am in our down stairs conference room. Feel free to contact Lorraine if you have any questions. We'd love to have you.  

 

All Business Advocacy Council Meetings are open to all members (appointed or not!). If you "get" the connection between monitoring regulations, ensuring business has input at the table on issues such as transportation, taxation and more...you should come and participate. All ideas and opinions are welcome. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONNECTIONS & Referrals...

Full Calendar of Events - What's happening this week? - Click
Weekly BUSINESS BUILDING Features:
Thursday's - Sales Tune Ups(7:30 - 8:30am, Chamber, Suite 140)

Friday's
- Coffee Connections (7:45 - 9:00am, locations change weekly - CalendarThis Week:  Keller Williams Realty, 1915 NW AmberGlen Parkway, Suite 250, Beaverton.
Group Coffee Connection: First American Title and Pacific Residential Mortnage join with Keller Williams.
 

Monthly Features:
Business After Hours- March 12th, Gustav's, 10350 SW Greenburg Rd, 5:00 - 7:00pm 
Sponsor: H&R Block

$5 for members, $10 for guests.

 

 

LuncheonsComing in April!  Program: Merritt Paulson, Owner of the Portland Timbers & Peregrine Sports discusses the business of sports.
Sponsored by Providence Health Systems.

 

Maximize Your Membership - Find out how to get the most of your membership and meet new business contacts. March 27th, 4-5pm at the Chamber in Suite 140.

 

Visit Blog for all programming details
**Business Matters!

March 6th , 2013 at 11:30am - Speaker: Wendi Eiland, American Family Insurance.   Topic: Get Your Head out of Your Tasks!

Bring your brown bag lunch and enjoy!
  
**#DRIVEN (Young Professionals Group) Sponsored by Lanphere Construction & Development.
  
March 6th, 2013 - #DRIVEN Young Professional's Connection
5:30 - 8:00pm
Golden Valley Brewery - Details & Registration
 
March 14th, 2013 - Breakfast with the Boss
Bo Kwon of Koi Fusion - only $10 (includes meeting space, coffee and breakfast by Einstein Bagels)! Come learn about these CEO/Leader's career paths. How did they get where they are? Was it an accident or strategically guided through education etc.? What turns their thumbs up and what turns them down? Where do they see themselves in 5 years? What's on their bucket list?

Special Events - Did you know the Chamber is having a special birthday this year? We are 60 years old and we have some ideas in the hopper that we know will be fun. Stay tuned!

 
 

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Membership Corner
  
Effective Immediately  - The Beaverton Chamber of Commerce no Longer Holds Networking Events...............
  
You heard it first and right! You can get networking anywhere, any time and for personal or business reasons. We are CONNECTORS. The Chamber is the community's Director of PARTNERSHIPS.
Stay tuned...it has only just begun. Buckle up and get your gear on - we are blasting off in 2013.
  
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Montgomery & Graham Offers Free Healthcare Workshops...Visit the newsroom.
  

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HomePlate Announces Second Kick Ball Tournament to support Beaverton's HomePlate Outreach center.........follow it on Facebook and come out June 1st.

Promoting Community... 

 

  

Your Chamber is a Lead & Support Partner
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Join the Beaverton Better Buildings Challenge!

Buildings throughout our country waste energy because they are not efficient. This greatly contributes to the amount of fuel we purchase and to America's energy independence. Taking simple steps can reduce energy use, and the money saved can be spent on growing local businesses, investing in new technologies, and creating jobs in our community. The City of Beaverton, in collaboration with PGE, Energy Trust, and NW Natural invite you to join the Better Buildings Challenge and receive a free energy consultation and more. For more information visit our wesbsite or call 503-526-2474

 

Business News & Resources...

 

Great sites to puruse for small business news and ideas:

www.inc.com

www.mashable.com

Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce - www.beaverton.org- [email protected] - 503.644.0123