Greetings! 

This past Tuesday, the 7th, Mayor Doyle, the City Council, and your Chamber honored three recipients of the Beaverton4Business Awards.
 

The CE John Company, Inc. is a family-owned commercial and multi-family real estate development company headquartered in Vancouver, Wash., but has been a part of Beaverton for three generations. CE John has owned and leased 70-plus acres of property in Beaverton, including Cedar Hills Crossing. Most recently, CE John has announced plans for the first phase of a $12 million investment in Cedar Hills Crossing II.

International Paper is a global leader in the paper and packaging industry with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and North Africa. Since 2008, International Paper has operated four facilities in Beaverton that employ 305 people. International Paper has an ink and plating manufacturing facility, box, recycling, and paper bag manufacturing plant. Sustainability is a big priority for International Paper and part of their sustainability goals are accomplished by producing paper bags that are renewable, compostable, recyclable, and reusable.

The Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center & Foundation, established after the unnecessary death of six-year old Virginia Garcia, provides high quality, comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care to the communities of Washington and Yamhill Counties. Today, Virginia Garcia provides health care services to more than 35,000 patients a year. An economic driver for our city, county and state, Virginia Garcia is an innovative company aiming to make health care accessible to all. Virginia Garcia is the first nonprofit recipient of the Beaverton 4 Business Award.

The Leadership Beaverton Class of 2013 graduates next week. We've transformed our graduation event into a super fun evening soiree! Huge thanks to Koebers Carpets for hosting our May 15th event and to Columbia Bank for sponsoring. HIGHLY encourage you to attend and mingle if you have ever entertained the idea of going through this great program. Register here! $20pp includes hors d'oeuvres and 2 glasses of wine or beverage. Catering by Ava Roasteria.

Finish your week strong & productively!
 

Sincerely,

Lorraine Clarno, President/CEO, ACE
Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce
503.350.2006  

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

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, the BACCPAC contributes $3,000 to Measure #34-204 for Beaverton School District local option levy - Read more in our newsroom.

NEXT MEETING: June 6th, 2013    7:30am 

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.

Your Chamber is a Lead & Support Partner
 

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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