Greetings! 

"When used correctly, social media can make membership in the chamber of commerce even more attractive to area businessmen. What's the trick to making this happen? According to Frank J. Kenny, a social media expert who frequently speaks to chambers and their members, the chamber's social media efforts must be primarily about the members, not about the chamber itself. This makes members feel valued, and shows that the organization cares about their success." OnineMBAPage.com (an online community for MBA students world wide).

550 out of 5,000+ Chambers met their minimum criteria - then from 550.........

BEAVERTON Area Chamber of Commerce - #69 in the Nation and #1 in the State of OREGON! 

Congrats to our friends at the Salem Chamber of Commerce, the only other Oregon Chamber to make the top 100 (#88).

I personally want to thank Matt Payne, Social Bridge Media, our board member and my mentor in this ever-changing world of social media. We now have data AND the challenge has been laid down! We will be shooting to move up that ladder now into the top 10 for 2013/2014. We have PROOF that we promote the heck out of our members with these tools and it is working!

direct*CONNECT has taken off. Our internal Referrals and Leads group has two open sessions, 12 - 1 and 5:30 - 6:30 on Thursdays.

If you'd like more information please email Jessica.

You may also contact Ham Thorne (12 - 1 group leader) or Bob Borra (5:30 - 6:30 group leader). Our complete information packet is in our newsroom.

Nominations are in and the committee has a BIG job ahead with all of the wonderful nominations this year for those individuals, educators, businesses, youth, and organizations that have made Beaverton "the Best of Oregon" this year. Save the date - July 11th at the Nike Tiger Woods Center where we will have a luncheon and share with all of the nominees and announce the winners!

Beginning Friday, May 24th, the Chamber office will close at 12pm on Fridays through August 30th.  Appointments can be made in advance by contacting staff.

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

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

Susan Bender Phelps will speak on the Children's Opportunity Fund of Washington County. Learn more in advance.

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
 

 City of Beaverton -

Our FINAL forum will be in collaboration with Beaverton's Committee for Community Involvement (BCCI) - held on June 3at the Beaverton City Library from 6:30 - 8 PM.

Please help us promote our last forum through spreading the word and/or attending! The forum, Sustainability in Your City, will host a local panel representing many sectors:

Business: Jack Flug - VP Finance, Easy Street

Utility: Carol Brown - Sustainability Manager, PGE

Youth: Amber Lee - Youth, Mayor's Youth Advisory Board (MYAB)

Education: Jon Gottshall - Teacher, Arts &Communication Magnet Academy (ACMA)

Faith-based: Mary Sue Evers - Pastor, United Church of Christ

Public: Cindy Dolezel - Sustainability Manager, City of Beaverton

Come to learn what sustainability means to Beaverton from each of these perspectives, what is happening and why, and how you can get involved!

Resources from each forum can be found on our webpage: www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Sustainability.

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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