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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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mission members
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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!
October
World Class Technology
Beaverton Hispanic Center
Angelic Healing Arts Institute
The Growlerie
Creative Planning
Mountainwood Homes Inc.
Karam Lebanese Deli & Catering
November
Pacific Lifestyle Furniture
Metro Perc
MOD Pizza
Clay Moorhead, John L Scott Real Estate
Cornerstone Natural Medicine
Planet Fitness
New Horizons CLC Portland
Noble Roman's Take-n-Bake P'za w/On The Growl Beer Growlers-to-go
Interiors by Blackwood
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New Member Profiles
MOD Pizza
Matt Cannon
2695 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Ste. 101
Beaverton, OR 97005
P: 888-770-6637 ext. 114
MOD Pizza, located at the Cedar Hills Shopping Center, specializes in individual, artisan-style pizzas Made on Demand (MOD) in a fun, fast and stylish environment. All pizzas and salads are the same price regardless of the toppings. Are you MOD?
World Class Technology Corporation
Vickie Klein
1300 Alpha Drive
McMinnville, OR 97128
P: 503-472-8320
World Class Technology specializes in Metal Injection Molding, supplying markets throughout the world. Years of refining techniques has created uncompromising quality, high yields, and cost efficiency. Dedicated to continuous improvement, we have been ISO 13485: 2003, CE and FDA certified.
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thank you
October's renewing members!
AQC Commercial Cleaning
CAERUS Insurance - Bob Borra
Columbia State Bank - Beaverton Branch
Courtyard Village at Raleigh Hills
Creative Safety Supply
DeVry University/Keller Graduate School of Management
Domestic Violence Resource Center Inc.
Dovetail Coffee Roasters
Edgewood Point Community Assisted Living & Memory Care
Hearthstone of Beaverton
Holcomb Computer Services
Hospice & Palliative Care of Washington County
Krispy Kreme/KremeWorks Oregon, LLC
LegalShield - Linda Voldengen, Independent Associate
New Seasons Market - Cedar Hills Blvd
Pahlisch Homes Inc.
The Party Pros
Send Out Cards - Marcia Solberg
Seven G Media
SMB Financial Services LLC
Springs at Tanasbourne
Travel By Tom Higham
Tualatin Valley Funeral Alternatives
Westside Music School
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member KUDOS!
A big shout out to Tracey Ullom, owner of Purple Sail Creative LLC. Tracey is an excellent Graphic Designer and I wholeheartedly recommend her services. When I needed to re-brand my business recently, I called Tracey. She was easy to work with, met our very tight timeline, listened to our vague feedback and turned it into a brilliant design that suited me to a T. You can see her craftsmanship in our beautiful new logo.
Thank you Tracey. I love the logo, the color scheme, the business card and you. Dave Chin, Business Coach of Oregon - Dave Chin
Email Tracey
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Greetings!
Thanks so much to those of you that completed your membership feedback survey. This Friday our board of directors will be examining the feedback in full detail. We are pleased to see that the gaps between your viewed importance and our performance over all are limited, but we have work to do. In particular, the focus will be on defining a clearer and deliberate role or niche in retaining and attracting jobs to Beaverton. I am looking forward to getting the great minds and talents of your board members wrapped around this discussion and coming out with a plan.
Do you have business news that you'd like to share? At Gold level and above, we will post your news in our newsroom and share your story. Our website and newsroom is getting thousands of unique visitors a month..............that's value!
Finish your week strong & productively!
Sincerely,
 Lorraine Clarno, President/CEO, ACE Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce 503.350.2006
As I write this article the sun is shining on my face and it just doesn't seem like Christmas is just around the corner. Here at the chamber the Holiday Auction Committee has been meeting all year. Our enthusiastic elves have been very busy creating donation request forms and letters, sending out invites, creating spreadsheets of past donors, planning the layout at Embassy Suites, creating and maintaining the donation/donors Bidding For Good database and now most importantly following up on our donation requests.
Our Online Auction starts Nov 29th and it gets visitors nationwide and regionally. This is a place where your business can gain a lot of visibility in addition to our membership. If you've received a donation request (or not) and you intent to donate, now is the time to let us know or bring in your donation. This will save our elves some phone calling time. You have the option of donating to the Online Auction or Holiday Live Auction or both. You will find all the information you right here on our website. You can even make your reservation online at the same time. If you need to speak to someone in person, please contact me at 503 350 2004 or email me.
We greatly appreciate your support!
Evelyn Orr and Auction Committee
Jean Sneed, Jafar Chhaya, Sue Pike, Stacia Boston; Tracey Ullom; Dick Nichols, Cyndi Johnston, Teresa Bitner, Danielle Briggs
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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 4:30 - 5:30pm group every Thursday) for category openings and information. And, of course - Michelle.
direct*CONNECT - in its six short months since beginning - members have exchanged over $36,000 in business! TRUE STORY.
Member Highlight! A feature story on our sponsor
Meet Ham Thorne and his passion - Not just the mortgage business.
Written and produced by Kayse Dahl
 
Newsroom.
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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: December 5, 2013. ** 7:30 - 9:00am. Agenda: Alma Flores, City of Beaverton Economic Development Department, will seek input on possible food carts and pop up stores in Beaverton, Westgate property siting and the Beaverton Community Health Cooperative, Legislative 2014 agenda.
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? - 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 (4:30 - 5:30pm, Chamber, Suite 140)
This Week: Pacific Continental Bank, 12255 SW First Street
Thanksgiving is next week! The Ambassadors ask you to bring a few items to contribute to their Food Drive for the holidays. If you bring some dried or canned goods, you'll received a ticket and be entered into a drawing for a special marketing opportunity.
UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS:
November 22 at 9:30am - Sage Center, 12555 SW 1st St
December 11 at 4:30pm - Planet Fitness, 14755 SW Teal Blvd
Monthly Features:
Business After Hours- December 10th, 5:30 - 7:30pm** Note time change.
Location: Edwards Center, 4375 SW Edwards Place, Aloha
$5 for members, $10 for guests.
Maximize Your Membership - Find out how to get the most of your membership and meet new business contacts. January 22nd at 8am - 9am at the Chamber in Suite 140. Please RSVP to Michelle.
Pro*Development -
December 4th. - 2 spots left! Video Media Training with Bleeding Thorn Films - Promoting Your Business with video & Youtube. - Have a smart phone? At the end of this workshop you will be able to use your smart phone to create engaging content that drives more business directly to you. Cost: $30 members
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Michelle's Membership Corner
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Surveys:
Your 911 for Business!  Who do you call when you have a business emergency? Do you think of the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce?
Are you outgrowing your location and need to look for new space? Did your computer crash and your normal IT person is out of town? Did you land a big account and need to hire a bunch of quality people quickly? Did you just get promoted and need additional training? Need helping getting permits submitted and approved? With an average of 650 members, we have the resources that can help you get through your business crisis. One of the many roles we play is helping you grow as a company and personally. Being your resource central in the city of Beaverton allows us to connect you to the right individuals to overcome whatever business obstacle you are facing, and as quickly as possible. Put our number in your cell phone and add us to the first set of phone calls you make when something comes up. We are here to help you and your business. Chamber Member Discounts - There are many businesses who offer discounts to Beaverton Chamber Members. To see who is offering these discounts visit our online directory at Member to Member Discounts. You can also find it by going into the online directory and clicking on the Special Offers Link. To advertise your Beaverton Chamber Member discount, email Michelle.
Beaverton MeetUp:
 Portland at Theory at OMSI
When: Thursday, November 21st, 6-9pm
Where: 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland 97214
Join Michelle and other members at this event that will draw over 300 people.
Let me know if you would like to meet ahead of time and arrive together.
Weekly Chamber Outings:
Sunday, November 24th-
Dragon Boating on the Willamette River - 9:45AM to 11:00AM. We are having so much fun that we are doing this again!
Call time is 9:45AM at the entrance to the Marina in downtown Portland (off Clay and Harbor Way). There are 2 parking lots on SW Jefferson, if you can't find street parking. RSVP Required: Please email me by noon on Friday if you are able to join us. $5 covers the use of the boat.  This holiday season we give thanks for you, our member, for being a part of our Chamber community. We enjoy all the wonderful memories you provide us every year. From all of us at the Chamber we wish you, and your family, a wonderful Thanksgiving. Have a great week! Michelle |
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YEA! Young Entrepreneurs Academy
Week No. 23....
This week's YEA! lesson was packed. Students learned the Business Plan Basics, what should a Business Plan do, what is the difference between an Executive and a Company Summary, etc.
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The entrepreneurs then took their ideas and did research on computers using their Research Guide and they started their draft plan. Next week we look forward to seeing their samples/prototype.
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We continue to look for support from businesses to help these Young Entrepreneurs succeed. Call or email Evelyn at 503 350 2004 if you would like to participate. We are looking for Graphic Designers, Attorneys, Accountants, Web Developers, Business Mentors, and YEA! Investor Panelists, etc.
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