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The Voice of BusinessJuly 11th,  2013
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YEA!
Leadership Beaverton 2014
Community EXPO July 20th
2013 Golf Scramble
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May 2013

 

Legacy Health

American Products Publishing, LLC

Production Media Company

More Business Today 

Power Brain Training Center

Beaverton Elks Lodge #1989

Expect Payment Solutions

Energy Trust of Oregon

Celebrating Home - Rachel Clarno

Subway

PrimePay

David H. Sutherland & Co., Inc

 

June 2013 

 

Rainy Day Discounts LLC  

Rivermark Community Credit Union-Progress Ridge  

Murray Scholls Liquor  

Artistic Auto Body
Unleashed by Petco 

Alexia's Window Tinting 

Kaydas

Sassi Marketing, Creatives & PR 

New York Life - Tripp Wright 
Portland's CW32 KRCW-TV

Elephant's Catering & Events @Jenkins Estate

 Metabolic Research Center

 

  New Member Profiles

Metabolic Research Center
Kate Huth, Manager
8285 SW Nimbus Ave, #113, Beaverton 97008

  

P: 503-643-8480

Email

Website


When you walk through the door at Metabolic Research Center, you've found the secret to successful weight management and a friend to help you on the journey. At our center you will find a warm greeting and a personalized approach. We want you to succeed, and to feel good about yourself....not just for the short-term, but for the rest of your life.

 

 

Artistic Auto Body
Bob Miller
9155 SW Canyon Rd.
Portland, 97225

  

P: 503-595-3712

Email

Website

 

A team of trusted professionals dedicated to serving those who value excellence in customer care as well as quality vehicle repair.  We strive to restore each customer's vehicle and their peace of mind through accurate estimating, proactive communication, & skilled craftsmanship. 

 

 

 

thank you
May's  renewing members!

 

 

 Ava Roasteria - Progress Ridge
Bank of the West - Nimbus Center Branch
Beaverton Library Foundation
Beaverton Valley Times
Build Followers Communications, LLC
Coffee Rush
Cornerstone Home Inspection Services
Earnest Images
Gramor Development, Inc.
Hearthstone at Murrayhill
Holy Trinity Catholic Church and School
In Line Commercial Construction, Inc.
Jade River Healing Arts Center
KPAM News/Talk Radio
Kuni BMW
LeTip International
Madden Industrial Craftsmen, Inc.
McCormick's Fish House & Bar
Metropolitan Pediatrics, LLC
Ron Tonkin Acura
Schrock Law Office, PC - Bradley Schrock
Sue Pike, Independent Advisor, lia sophia Jewelry
The Art of Organizing
Umpqua Bank - Barnes Road Branch
Uwajimaya
Washington County Museum

 

Greetings! 

 

 

August 9th will be a day to remember in Beaverton as we celebrate with our HULLABALOO on the rooftop of the garage at the Beaverton Round. We are celebrating landmark business birthdays! The City is 120, your Chamber is 60, SKB is 20, Madden is 25, Koeber's is 50 and on and on we go. The party we have planned will be talked about for years to come. We are limited to 350 attendees - tickets will go FAST so don't miss out. $35 per person. Food, drink, live DJ and dancing, surprise entertainment all night long (6-10pm). Tickets are going fast - we have already sold 160 - don't wait and miss out.

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Sue Ragsdale and Dr. Dan Miller are putting together a Beaverton Community Expo for July 20th at Beaverton City Park (across from the fountain & Farmers Market). This is a business to consumer show opportunity. The Farmers Market and busy City Library traffic ensure a great draw.  Tables can be purchased for $175. More details below or available on our website.  

Presented by:

Cyndi Johnston- Keller Williams
Edgepoint Assisted Living

OnPoint Community Credit Union

Dr. Dan Miller - Beaverton Chiropractic

 

 

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 

 

Take advantage of the partnership the Chamber has with American Family and the Wendi Eiland Agency, Inc. 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... 


 direct*CONNECT - a structured, exclusive referrals/leads group(s). Response has been overwhelming and exciting. You asked and we've delivered :). Visit our Newsroom for complete information. 

You are welcome to email Ham Thorne (direct*CONNECTOR for the 12 - 1pm group every Thursday) or Bob Borra (direct*CONNECTOR for the 5:30 - 6:30pm group every Thursday) for category openings and information. And, of course - Jessica.

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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 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: We are taking July off for summer vacation - see you back in August where we will begin looking at potential issues and ballot measures for the November election.

 

 

 

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)
direct*CONNECT (12:00 - 1:00pm, Chamber Suite 140)
direct*CONNECT (5:30 - 6:30pm, Chamber, Suite 140)*

 


Friday's- Coffee Connections (7:45 - 9:00am, locations change weekly - Calendar)
This Week: Ava Roasteria, 15135 SW Barrows Road - Progress Ridge Location!
 

 

Monthly Features:
Business After Hours- August 13th, 5:00 - 7:00pm

Location: Beaverton Elks Lodge, Sponsored by W.B. Adams Co.
3500 SW 104th, Beaverton

$5 for members, $10 for guests.

 

 

LuncheonsService to Beaverton Awards! TODAY!
July 11th, 2013
Tiger Woods Center at Nike - SOLD OUT! See you in 2014 - Watch the enews for the Winners next week!

Sponsored by:
TualatinHillsNEW
  
Maximize Your Membership - Find out how to get the most of your membership and meet new business contacts. July 24th at 8-9am at the Chamber in Suite 140.

 

Visit Blog for all programming details
**#DRIVEN (Young Professionals Group) Sponsored by Lanphere Construction & Development.
 
Beaverton First Friday Join the downtown merchants for August 2nd and Beaverton's First Friday event. Special promotions offered at a variety of locations and late hours for great fun, visiting, eating and shopping downtown!
  
  

 

 

YEA! Young Entrepreneurs Academy
 

 YEA!

Young entrepreneurs unite!

If you haven't had a chance to read the Beaverton Valley Times' article about YEA! we encourage you to do so. Not only is it a great read but Christina Lent did a super job in telling you all about this fantastic program our chamber launched.  The Young Entrepreneurs Academy is for 9th-12th graders and we are now accepting applications for the next school year.

Read the front page article.

For more information & an application.  

Welcome aboard and THANK YOU - INVESTOR PANEL SPONSORS!

Madden Industrial Craftsmen
Portland Community College

Ava Roasteria

 

 
Please share this good news with parents and students. Contact Evelyn Orr, YEA! Program Mgr. at 503 350 2004.
  
Leadership Beaverton 2014!                   

Leadership Beaverton  

The Class of 2014 is now open and registrations are being accepted. LB is a community awareness and professional development opportunity for anyone that wants to better understand and contribute to the fabric of our great community. Stop for a moment and ask yourself if you understand the how's and why's of the things in your day to day life just seem to "happen". Water comes out of your faucet when you wash your hands, traffic lights work and control flow, why Canyon Rd. and Farmington are such challenging main arterials and why the railroad tracks dissect Beaverton on a highway - and what's being done about it? Why are the names Hall, Carr, Biggi & Fanno so significant in our town? Have you passed by St. Mary's Home for Boys on TV Highway and wondered - "What goes on in there"? 93 languages are spoken in our schools and how can you make that asset work for your business?

 

This program is fun, informative and one where you build relationships - personal and professional - for a life time.

Full details and the application are available here - please email Lorraine with questions.

 

  
Beaverton Community Expo July 20th
Beaverton City Park Join Beaverton Chiropractic and Edgewood Point Independent Living Cottages at the this Business to Consumer expo in the park.

Date: July 20th, 2013
Location: City Park, across from the Fountains and the City Library
Time: 8am - 1:30pm
Cost: $175

Take advantage of the tremendous foot traffic the market & library generate on beautiful Saturday mornings. There will be all kinds of activities as well to draw families into our area including face painting, a bounce house and more. Details & Registration on our website. Limited to 40 business participants.
  
2013 Comcast Business Class Golf Scramble                   
Golf Tee Signs

 

"I'm going to give you a little advice. There's a force in the universe that makes things happen. And all you have to do is get in touch with it, stop thinking, let things happen, and be the ball."

 

"Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left."

 

-Chevy Chase as Ty Webb in Caddyshack 

 

Golfers, beFORE you make any plans for the end of September, PUTT our Pumpkin Ridge Annual Golf Scramble on your calendars! Last year we had PARfect weather and aiming for another sun-filled day. This year's theme is "What's on Your Bucket List" and raffle items will be well worth the GREEN! Registration has begun and there are still Sponsorship opportunities available.  Beaverton Annual Golf Scramble

                       

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