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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!
August /September 2013
Popeye's
West Coast Event Productions
Electrochem Solutions, Inc.
Colonial Life- Rita Robinson District
OEI/Captel Captioned Telephone
Senior Helpers
Financial Investment Team
Pacific Lamp Wholesale, Inc.
Ward Law Group
Nikki Sushi & Steak
Image360-Beaverton
Potions Salon
ProCom Technologies, LLC
Rogue River Consulting, LLC
Calder Insurance
Bleeding Thorn Films
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New Member Profiles
Bleeding Thorn Films
Ryan E. Walters
Creative Director/Co-Owner
3800 SW 185th, Ste. 5088
Beaverton, OR 97006
323-380-0775 (office)
email
Website
Web videos are a must for modern businesses to succeed. We bring our 18 years of film and video production experience to local companies so they can show their heart, connect with their customer, and maximize their online presence.
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thank you
August's renewing members!
Adams, W. B., Company
Assisted Transition, Portland Westside
Avamere at Bethany
Big Al's
Carlson Law Group, The - Gary Carlson
College Admission Coach LLC
Edge Coffee, LLC
EGT, LLC
Enterprise Holdings
Everest Institute
Highland Chevron Extra Mile
Human Bean, The
Moga, Irina DDS PC
New Seasons Market - Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy
Oregon Technology Business Center
Resource One, Inc.
Therapeutic Associates - Beaverton Physical Therapy
Trillium Images
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Greetings!
Yesterday morning we had great Board of Directors meeting to kick off our final push for Q4. Since we had taken some time off during the busy summer vacation months, we went around the room and asked folks to share what was new, different, concerning, exciting etc. from a business perspective at this time. The gist of what we heard was refreshing, renewing and welcomed!
Board members shared that business is good and good things are happening for our service districts. Projects are off the ground and for the first time in many years there are far more private development projects than government projects/work happening. We heard that the south Beaverton area (think 6B) infrastructure is underway to ready the area for private development (lots of road work and expansion). Washington Square has a new Property Manager - Welcome Thomas Randall! Tualatin Hills Park & Rec has made progress with a home builder developer on establishing a park in N. Bethany and the value of parks as an asset to the community is strongly recognized. PGE is working with Nike on much need power and utilities for their huge expansion. The Beaverton School District transferred 400 teachers this summer - in a positive move and the year is off to a great start.
Bottom line - things are cooking again. This doesn't mean in anyway that we should rest on our laurels! It means that it is time to dig in and keep doing what we've been doing and more of it to fuel the economic engine of the state - Washington County & Beaverton!
One Week From Tomorrow! The Comcast Business Class Annual Chamber Golf Tournament kicks off at 12:00pm sharp. Business grows on the greens. We have a few spots left to fill - call or email Michelle if you want to be a part of the Westside's BEST and most UNIQUE golf tourney! 503-350-2007
Golf Scramble Registration! Two foursomes left. Click here to Register!
Finish your week strong & productively!
Sincerely,  Lorraine Clarno, President/CEO, ACE Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce 503.350.2006
Fellow Small Business Owners! No time to take that class on budgeting? No budget to take that class on developing a social media program? No social media program to alert you to that class on budgeting?
Your most important asset is you, and there's only so much of it to go around.
To the rescue! Free online education to grow your business-anytime, anywhere. Capitalize on the partnership between your Chamber and the American Family Insurance Business Accelerator Program! Access courses, coaching, articles and webinars in sales, leadership and growth, marketing, finance and more.
Click here for a course sampleà
Questions? Call the BACC-backing Wendi Eiland Agency, Inc. at 503.526.2999 or Wendi direct via email . #GOTEAM
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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 Evelyn Orr (direct*CONNECTOR for the 5:30 - 6:30pm group every Thursday) for category openings and information. And, of course - Michelle.
direct*CONNECT - in its three short months since beginning - members have exchanged over $22,000 in business! TRUE STORY.
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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. The Chamber hosts SBDC advisor, Jon-Michael Kowertz every first Wednesday of the month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and third Wednesday from 1:00PM 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 Michelle.
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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: October 3rd, 2013, 7:30am in the lobby conference room.
League of Oregon Cities rep and a discussion on the proposed $43 car registration fee in Washington County on the table.
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:
This Week: John's Incredible Pizza, 9180 SW Hall Blvd.,Beaverton
Ribbon Cuttings:
Friday, October 4th, 9:30am - Popeye's, 20295 SW TV Hwy, Aloha
Wednesday, October 16th, 4:30 - Potions Salon - 10355 SW Canyon Road, Beaverton
Monthly Features:
Business After Hours- October 8th
Jersey Mike's
4105 SW 117th Ave
$5 for members, $10 for guests.
Maximize Your Membership - Find out how to get the most of your membership and meet new business contacts. September 25th at 4-5pm, at the Chamber in Suite 140.
**#DRIVEN (Young Professionals Group) Sponsored by Lanphere Construction & Development.
 Join the downtown merchants for October 4th for First Friday. Special promotions offered at a variety of locations and late hours for great fun, visiting, eating and shopping downtown!
The Beaverton Downtown Association in conjunction with the Main Street Association is also holding workshops this fall. Please visit their website for more information on the following workshops: October 3rd - Successful Signage October 17th - Eye-catching Window Displays.
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YEA! Young Entrepreneurs Academy
Looking for the areas youngest Entrepreneurs!
Do you know a middle or high school student, who is interested in starting their own business- but has no idea on how to get the ball rolling? If so we're here to help them get their ideas off the ground and into motion.
The Beaverton Young Entrepreneurs Academy, or Beaverton YEA! is currently accepting nominations and applications for 2013-14 academic year from "all Beaverton area students". Applications are accepted, and student interviews are conducted, on a rolling basis. Beaverton YEA! will grant admission to a maximum of twenty four students annually. Applications for the 2013-14 academic year will be accepted until Oct 18th, or until such time as the class cap is achieved.
For more information, and to download an application, visit http://www.beaverton.org/newsroom/ or call Evelyn Orr at 503 350 2004, email me.
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a year-long program that teaches middle and high school students how to start and run their own, REAL businesses. Students brainstorm business ideas, decide if they want to work by themselves or as a team, write a business plan, pitch their plan to investors for funding, and actually launch their own business or social movement. All of the learning is real and experiential. Students leave the class as business owners, complete with a DBA and bank account!
Beaverton YEA! is held the Beaverton High School Computer Lab every Tuesday from 4-7pm, beginning in November 2013 and ending in June 2014.
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Leadership Beaverton 2014!
Only those that have been through Leadership Beaverton have a clue....... :)
SSSSHHHHHHHHHH.................................
 Another creative group this year.
 They were serious! 
The debrief was awesome - lots of "Ah-ha's" and tremendous insights were gained!
Cheers to another great class of doers!
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2013 Comcast Business Class Golf Scramble
"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
Contact Michelle Mason at 503.350.2007 for information.
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