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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!
September
Image360-Beaverton
Potions Salon
ProCom Technologies, LLC
Rogue River Consulting, LLC
Calder Insurance
Bleeding Thorn Films
Downing Enterprises
The Joint...the chiropractic place
VillaSport
Catalyst Education & Career Pathways
Sage Center for Wholeness and Health
KeyBank - Multnomah Key Center
Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. - David Tuck
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New Member Profiles
Image360-Beaverton
Eric Nicholson - Owner
8279 SW Cirrus Dr., Suite 15E
Beaverton, OR 97008
P: 503-268-1368
Image360 - Beaverton brings a fresh approach to professional graphic solutions with enhanced customer service and an expanded products and services offering. For projects simple or complex, our graphics specialists work closely with you to maximize the creativity and visual impact of your environmental graphics, mobile graphics, wayfinding solutions and promotional displays.
Ruby Receptionists
Kevin Gilliam - Director of Marketing
14795 SW Murray Scholls Dr., Suite 201
Beaverton, OR 97007
P: 503-445-6900
email
website
Ruby® Receptionists makes stellar impressions and sets your company apart - at a fraction of the cost of an on-site employee. From their offices in Portland and Beaverton, Oregon, Ruby's live virtual receptionists handle your calls with care. Callers are treated warmly and professionally by a smart, highly-trained, cheerful receptionist and best of all, callers think she works in your office.
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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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Leaders needed!
Would you like to help shape Beaverton for future generations? Want to help the public have a voice in city initiatives? The City of Beaverton is seeking volunteers for the Visioning Advisory Committee. Members may gather public feedback, represent Beaverton Community Vision at events, meet with community partners, give advice on city policies and programs, and plan and host events to update the public on visioning.
Apply online by Friday, October 4, 2013, at beavertonoregon.gov/boards.
You can learn more at beavertonoregon.gov/vision, or contact Erin Gordenier at
503-526-2232 or egordenier@beavertonoregon.gov.
Individuals interested in serving on the Budget Committee need to live in the zones they will represent.
The School Board Zones do not entirely match school attendance areas. Zone maps
are available on the District website.
Candidates must also meet the following qualifications:
be a qualified voter of the District, have
lived in the District for one year and cannot be a Beaverton School District employee.
The Budget Committee reviews the District's budget and recommends needed changes. The
Committee conducts business in evening public meetings held monthly between January and June.
The Budget Committee also approves the Budget Document and forwards it to the School Board for adoption by the end of June.
Budget Committee members will be appointed by the School Board.
Those who wish to apply should send a letter of interest and/or resume by Friday, November 1, 2013 to:
Beaverton School District
Communications & Community Involvement Department
16550 S.W. Merlo Road
Beaverton, OR 97006
Or email to: community_involvement@beaverton.k12.or.us
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member news!
Ruby Receptionists - TOP 3 Best Places to work for a 2nd Year - Read more!
Natural Grocers offers October Nutrition Classes for FREE! - Read more!
From the desk of Michelle....
Membership Renewal - We have caught up to the 21st century!! Beginning with November renewals, membership renewal invoices will now be emailed instead of mailed. Please contact Michelle with updated email information for renewal notices.
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Greetings!
Yea! It's October....YEA! Young Entrepreneurs Academy kicks off in one short month. The Beaverton Chamber is serious about fostering an entrepreneurial climate and growing jobs and we are starting young! If you haven't read about this Oregon pilot program and our leadership in making it happen, please get up to speed. We need our member's engagement and involvement to make this happen. The Beaverton School District and Portland Community College are our pillar partners along with Oregonians Credit Union. Instructors, mentors, investors panel participants, tours, speakers and more are gearing up and your business should be a key part of this terrific program. Time, talent and treasure are all needed. Please read up and if you need assistance determining what fits best for your business - give Evelyn or myself a holler. We'll get you connected and benefiting from your participation!
 Evelyn: 503-350.2004, email
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What a day it was! Our 2013 Comcast Business Golf Scramble was one for the record books. We truly have troopers - both players and sponsors, and VOLUNTEERS! They battled the weather and tons of fun and business was had on the links. Thanks to Pumpkin Ridge for a beautiful day of golf!
We heard from a number of you committing to next year's 2014 scramble. We always give first-right to returning sponsors so let Michelle know ASAP to reserve your hole.
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In our effort to lead the way for our members into the most effective and current marketing and promotion techniques - social media, internet, website efforts etc., we are excited to debut our "About us" video. Thanks to Nathan Isaacs and Seven G Media, we have a terrific 2 minute segment that is on our Youtube channel and soon-to-be on Beaverton.org to share our story. Next up will be shorter 30 second to 1 minute segments highlighting specific member benefits. Thank you to Denny Doyle, Ken Madden, and Kati Cline for participating in the feature!
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 sampleŕ
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 four short months since beginning - members have exchanged over $28,000 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. 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.
Chamber member & Ambassador, Lisa Chang, Hula Halau 'Ohana Holo'oko'a
"I was a pharmacist for 20 years and had no previous business education. Seven years ago I decided to quit pharmacy and focus on building my Hula and Hawaiian Entertainment business which I had been doing as a hobby 8 years prior. The first five years were some lean years. I used to drive to Lloyd Center to meet with a Small Business Development Center Adviser. Now we are lucky that the Beaverton Chamber has partnered with the SBDC and we have Jon-Michael Kowertz and team to meet with us in Beaverton. Jon-Michael is passionate about helping the small business owner and is knowledgeable in all areas of business with an expertise in marketing. Thank you Jon-Michael! I look forward to a continued partnership."
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.
NEXT MEETING: November 7, 2013. Agenda: 2014 Legislative Agenda Development
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: Beaverton Education Foundation hosted at Ruby Receptionists: 14795 SW Murray Scholls Dr. Ste. 201.
RIBBON CUTTING:
October 4 at 9:30am - Popeye's, 20295 SW TV Hwy, Aloha
TESTIMONIAL:
"Thank you to ATB Auto Repair for servicing my Jeep Compass on its 90,000 mile checkup. ATB was so easy to work with and they provided excellent communication and service. They even took me to work and picked me up when my car was ready!! They were over $300 less than the dealership and I was happier with the end result. I will continue to go to ATB Auto Repair any service repairs my car needs." ~Michelle Mason
Monthly Features:
Business After Hours- October 8th, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Location: Jersey Mike's
4105 SW 117th Ave, Beaverton
$5 for members, $10 for guests.
Maximize Your Membership - Find out how to get the most of your membership and meet new business contacts. October 23rd at 8-9am at the Chamber in Suite 140.
**#DRIVEN (Young Professionals Group) Sponsored by Lanphere Construction & Development.
 Join the downtown merchants for October 4th 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!
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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 our website 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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