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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!
January & February
G/O Digital
Hearing Rehab Center
GSM Nation LLC
Guild Mortgage
Fox Insurance Agency
The UPS Store #6470
Park Place Real Estate
Solutions YES, LLC
Country Financial - Rich Hardy
Great-Bones
Smart Home Painting
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New Member Profiles
Guild Mortgage - Julie Ottaway
29100 SW Town Center Loop West Ste. 100
Wilsonville, OR 97070
P: 503-828-5310
Fax: 503-345-8023
Guild Mortgage Company, is the leading privately-held mortgage company in the west. We underwrite and fund our loans locally which gives us the control to provide legendary speed and service to close loans quickly and exceed your expectations! Our guaranteed credit approvals and on-time closings give buyers an advantage and sellers peace of mind!
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thank you
january's renewing members!
Accurate Auto of Beaverton, Inc.
Alpha Environmental Services, Inc.
Beaverton Education Foundation
Beaverton School District #48
Burton McCaffery Oregon Lawyers PC
Canyon Road Auto Body
Cedar Hills Crossing
Crunch Fitness
DaBella Exteriors LLC
First American Title - Jeanne Perkins
Frontier Communications
Golden Valley Brewery & Restaurant
H & R Block - District Office
Hilton Garden Inn - Beaverton/Portland
Hula Halau 'Ohana Holo'oko'a
IBM
Keller Williams Realty - Troy Stevens
Kevin Hoar
Krystal Pease CPA LLC dba Krystal Davis CPA LLC
Luis Palau Association
Maryville Nursing Home
Nike, Inc.
Notes of Celebration
NW Natural
Oregonians Credit Union
Pegg, Paxson & Springer Funeral Chapel
People Group, The
Portland Badge Co.
Portland General Electric
Results Driven Fitness
Schmidt & Johnson, LLP
Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon Foundation
Tualatin Valley Water District
TYR Wood Products
Washington Square
Wells Fargo Bank - 185th & Sunset Branch
Wells Fargo Bank - Beaverton Branch
World of Smiles, Pediatric Dentistry
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Greetings!
What an adventurous and beautiful snow experience we all had. We hope all of you remained safe and sound. In our area, unfortunately business losses come with beautiful but hazardous weather, so remember those impacted most and see if you can't support them this week. I know restaurants and retailers in particular are always hit hard.
WACE was terrific. Michelle and I both came back with nuggets of information to put to work right away. I attended the economic development and political advocacy tracks while she participated in the membership and programs sessions. We'll be introducing some of the new ideas over the next couple of months.
Finish your week strongly and productively.
Sincerely,
 Lorraine Clarno, President/CEO, ACE Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce 503.350.2006 __________________________________________________________________________
Springville K-8 School is planning a career event in the late spring and would like the middle school students to hear from a variety of speakers regarding careers. We are seeking: Engineer, architect, pro-athlete, doctor, nurse, photographer, musician, chef and a veterinarian. Would you be able to help them? Please contact Counselor Roberta Michaels at 503.318.1974 or email her.
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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 Michael McIntyre (direct*CONNECTOR for the 12 - 1pm group every Tuesday) or Roy Stanfill (direct*CONNETOR for the 7:30am - 8:30am group every Tuesday) for category openings and information. And, of course - Michelle.
direct*CONNECT - in its six short months since beginning - members have exchanged over $360,000 in business! TRUE STORY.
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Feature Member Highlight - by Kayse Dahl
Edwards Enterprises - serves the Beaverton community and outlaying areas in more ways than one; providing local businesses with quality and affordable packaging, shipping, and assembly services, while employing 150 disabled Oregonians in a safe and nurturing environment. Read the full article
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The Chamber and Small Business Development Center -
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 Michelle.
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On-the-Job Training Reimbursements Available for Local Businesses
WorkSource Centers are currently offering reimbursements to support local businesses for providing On-the-Job Training (OJT) to their newly-hired employees. Through state and federal grants (via WorkSystems, Inc.), WorkSource is able to reimburse companies up to 50% of the wages for their new hires during the training period.
Hundreds of small and medium-sized companies throughout Washington and Multnomah Counties have utilized the OJT Program over the past few years to train and keep skilled, productive workers. This program has proven to be a very cost-effective way to develop talent for businesses that require unique or niche skill sets. It also benefits the economy by helping job seekers who may be otherwise highly-qualified for a job but for the lack of a couple of missing skills. Examples of successful OJT's in Washington County this past year have included a wide range of skilled occupations, such as warehouse workers, bookkeepers, field service technicians, electronics technicians, and software developers.
For more information about the OJT Program or to see if your business is eligible, contact your local WorkSource Center. Businesses located in Washington County, call 503-526-2712 (Alicia) or 503-612-4214 (Bryan). Businesses in Multnomah County, call 503-280-6633 (Rhonda) or 503-669-7112, ext. 250 (Miriam).
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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: March 6, 2014. 7:30 - 8:30am
Topics will include the TVF&R and Beaverton School District Bond presentations.
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:
Tuesday's -
direct*CONNECT (7:30am - 8:30am, Chamber Suite 140)
direct*CONNECT (12:00 - 1:00pm, Chamber, Suite 140)
Thursday's -
Sales Tune Ups(7:30 - 8:30am, Chamber, Suite 140)
direct*CONNECT (12:00 - 1:00pm, Chamber lobby conference room)
This Week: February 13, 2014 - Aspen Grove Wellness Center, 9925 SW Nimbus Ave., Suite 100
Ribbon Cutting:
February 21, 2014, 9:30am at The UPS Store, 4931 SW 76th Ave, Portland
March 12, 204, 4:30pm at Hearing Rehab Center, 5440 SW Westgate Drive, Suite 350, Portland
Location: Rock Creek Corner, 18515 NW West Union, Portland
**See Michelle's membership corner for a special opportunity.
$5 for members, $10 for guests.
Maximize Your Membership - Find out how to get the most of your membership and meet new business contacts. February 26th at 12 - 1pm at the Chamber in Suite 140. Please RSVP to Michelle.
Pro*Development -
Stay tuned for 2014 business education topics!
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Michelle's Membership Corner
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 Be a star!! Our new benefit that allows you to attach a video to your online directory listing is so popular we have added a second day! We are now taping on both February 26th and 27th and only have 4 spots left between both days. Email Michelle if you are interested in this great opportunity. We not only will put the video in your online directory, but you get a copy of the video for your use as well. Gold level and above members are welcome to take advantage of this benefit included their membership.
Coffee Connection $10 Announcement Criteria
Every Friday at Coffee Connection Members have the opportunity to make a $10 Announcement. This announcement allows you 1 minute to announce a free seminar or community event. We allow 2 announcements per week and ask that you notify Michelle ahead of time to reserve your announcement for that week.
What are approved topics for the $10 Announcement?
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You are putting on a free seminar for the community
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You are putting on a fundraising event with 100% of the proceeds benefitting a local non-profit (the sponsor of the fundraiser and/or the benefitting non-profit needs to be a chamber member)
What is not approved for $10 Announcements:
Business After Hours in January was so much fun and the exercise we did to "Meet Your Board" really got the relationship building going so we thought.........................WHY NOT keep it going!
The first 10 members that email me and rsvp to attend in February at Rock Creek Corner, send me a personal "factoid" about themselves, will get to be front and center with the group. If you didn't make it to the January's - some examples were - Who was born in France? Who has been bit by a squirrel? Who has a black belt one dan in Tae Kwon Do?..........
Make yours interesting and engaging - the dialogue that took place was exciting!
Lorraine and I had a great time at the Western Association of Chamber Executives conference and learned a lot. We are excited to begin working on some ideas and bring them to you in the near future. Stay tuned.....
Michelle
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YEA! Young Entrepreneurs Academy
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Save the date for April 16th 6-8pm for the Investor Panel Event at PCC Rock Creek!!! This is when these businesses will be presenting their Business Plan and requesting money to launch their businesses. 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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