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news you can use
In an effort to shorten the length of our weekly e-news, this blog provides you with all current and must-know information.
Catagories -
- Announcements
- Book Reviews
- Business Advocacy
- Events
- Leadership Beaverton
- Letters from the President
- PRO*Development
- Uncatagorized
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FEATURED DIAMOND MEMBER
OF THE WEEK
To see a complete list of our Diamond members visit our website.
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our dedication
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. |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
February 2013
SportsCare Physical Therapy @ Cornell
Ken Womatcher
Hillsboro Hops Baseball Club
Pacfic Residential Mortgage
Aaby Family Law
AlphaCard
Community Partners for Affordable Housing
NW Self Storage (Canyon Rd. Storage)
Moran Consulting
Stacia Boston
Cedar Mill Chiropractic Clinic
Al's Garden Center
Center Pointe Apartments
Eco-Binary
Vida Injury Clinic & Wellness Center
March 2013
Mercedes-Benz of Beaverton
Goldworks Design Manufacuturing
Preferred Dental Care Center
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New Member Profiles
Center Pointe Apartments
Cindy Brasic
15290 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
P: 503-677-2700
Email
Website
Center Pointe Apartment Homes is located in Beaverton, Oregon. The community was built with the promise to evoke exceptional lifestyle experiences consistently. The community delivers on this promise through its array of unique amenities, customer service, and floor plans and an exclusive Preferred Employer Program. Center Pointe offers a unique mix of one, two, and three bedroom floor plans in two different design styles.
Center Pointe offers a gorgeous resort-style recreation area complete with clubhouse, expansive fitness center, and chic pool area with complimentary WiFi internet access.
Experience Center Pointe and discover Beaverton's best value. |
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thank you
February's renewing members!
Accurate Auto of Beaverton, Inc.
Avamere at Bethany
Axis Design Group Architecture & Engineering, Inc.
Beaverton Education Association
Beaverton Florists, Inc.
Beaverton KIA
Beaverton Plumbing, Inc.
Clinic for Natural & Chinese Medicine
Costco Wholesale
DoubleTree by Hilton Portland/Beaverton
H & R Block - District Office
IBM
Krystal Pease, CPA LLC
Latitudes
Maria Munoz Hairstylist/Color Specialist
Nike, Inc.
Oregonians Credit Union
Poppa's Haven Coffee House
Precision Body & Paint, Inc.
SignTec Imaging Corp
Stanley Security Solutions
TSYS Merchant Solutions
Washington County Habitat ReStore |
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Greetings!
Yesterday I had the opportunity to visit with our amazing team of professional Ambassadors to share some ideas on how their valuable role in our organization may move forward over the next while. I want to thank them for their lovely reception and the energy they returned to me. I've had a number of them reach out to me already thinking about possibilities and how different our Coffee Connection and referral events may work in the near future. It is so exciting and refreshing to work with members that understand the need for change, embrace innovation and capacity building.
Together - Ambassadors, staff & our board of directors - are embarking on a journey that will promote and reward exploration, creativity, and innovation in a way that makes us relevant and impactful to all of our members. We are going to make mistakes along the way and we will be "course correctors". We are going to reward new, different and even our faulters and failures. And the lessons learned along the way and together will be priceless!
Finish your week strong & productively!
Sincerely,  Lorraine Clarno, President/CEO, ACE Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce 503.350.2006
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...
Times....they are a Changing! And your workplace had better too....
The Chamber has partnered with the City of Beaverton to offer an outstanding CERTIFICATION opportunity. Conflict management and resolution is key to successful business management today. This series of three workshops is open to all members that want a better understanding of managing the Gen Xers and Yers and learn tools for ALL conflict management and resolution techniques.
Part 1: Bridging the Generational Gap - April 4th 6-9pm
Part 2: Building Conflict Competence - April 18th 6-9pm
Part 3: Transforming Conflict - May 9 6-9pm
Learn more and register here - space is limited.
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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.
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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: SPECIAL DATE: March 19th, 2013 7:30am
We will hear a presentation from the BSD local option levy campaign.
We will have two guests: The City will present on the Public Safety Center needs and we have invited the Beaverton School District to discuss their local option levy.
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.
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CONNECTIONS & Referrals...
Full Calendar of Events - What's happening this week? - ClickWeekly 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 - Calendar) This Week: Al's Garden Center, 16920 SW Roy Rogers Rd., Sherwood (South Beaverton REALLY :))
Monthly Features:
Business After Hours- April 9th, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Location: Rock Creek Corner
Sponsor: Portland Community College
$5 for members, $10 for guests.
Luncheons - Coming 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.
**#DRIVEN (Young Professionals Group) Sponsored by Lanphere Construction & Development.
BESThq invites you to attend the 2nd Annual Business Expo West at Tektronix on Thursday, April 4th from 1- 5 PM. Attendance is FREE and booth space is available for only $85.
Business Expo West will include training opportunities, a reverse vendor fair and ample opportunity for networking!Register now at www.besthq.net click on "Events". Business Expo West is sponsored by BBSI, the Beaverton Chamber of Commerce, MCIP (Metropolitan Contrator Improvement Partnership), NWR Construction and Skanska.
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City of Beaverton hosting forum on global sustainability and how it relates to Beaverton businesses and residents- March 25th 6:30pm City Library
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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. |
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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
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Business News & Resources...
Great sites to puruse for small business news and ideas:
www.inc.com
www.mashable.com |
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