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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. |
Welcome New Members!
2014
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
RE/MAX Equity Group - Kevin Salisbury
Beaverton Taxi Cab
LoanStar Home Lending
Century 21 - Dick Nichols
Agia Sophia Academy
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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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February's renewing members!
Alliance Cleaning Services, LLC
AlphaCard
Cate Arnold, Beaverton City Council
Bashar Johnson, PC
Beaverton Education Association
Car Toys
Hillsboro Hops Baseball Club
IBM
KeyBank - Bethany Branch
McCormick's Fish House & Bar
Pacific Continental Bank
Passport Unlimited
Publix Northwest Public Relations/Public Affairs
Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon Corporation
Standard TV & Appliance
TLR/Total Logistics Resource, Inc.
TriMet
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
Valley Catholic School
Washington County Habitat ReStore
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Greetings!
Retaining and attracting business and jobs to Beaverton through economic development and retention activities is crucial to our mission and to community. IMPACT*Beaverton is underway. With the leadership of Jerry Jones Jr. and other board members and partners, we are formulating what this will be. We aren't waiting to start, however. We are actively marketing and talking with developers from the area to highlight our enterprise zones, urban renewal district and catalyst project sites within our core to get folks interested in investing in Beaverton. This is fun stuff! We will keep you apprised of our efforts. If you know of a business already in Beaverton that is looking to grow or expand, considering leaving, needing assistance in any way - please let me know.
We will be launching Business BEFORE Hours for beta testing in April! We've received great feedback from prospective hosts and attendees. BBH is where up to 40 business builders could will meet twice a month at a different member business. We have a growing list of hosts and participants. This would be relationship building and networking but it will be more tight knit and intimate. Email Michelle if you want to get on the list.
If you have other ideas, please let us know!
Finish your week strongly and productively.
Sincerely,
Lorraine Clarno, President/CEO, ACE Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce 503.350.2006
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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 less than a full year - members have exchanged over $650,000 in business! TRUE STORY.
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. The Chamber hosts SBDC advisor, Jon-Michael Kowertz by appointment 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.
Your BAC voted unanimously to support the following up for vote May, 2014
We support the Beaverton School District Bond Measure
The Beaverton School Board authorized the District to place a $680 million School Bond on the May 20, 2014 ballot.
Since 2006, Beaverton School District's enrollment has increased by more than 2,600 students. District enrollment now exceeds 39,400. According to District facilities planning information, four of the five comprehensive high schools are near or over 100% capacity. There are a number of elementary schools near or over capacity. Enrollment projections by Portland State University Population Center and District project that 5,400 additional students will enroll in Beaverton schools by 2025.
The $680,000,000 bond would address repairs, provide new capacity, modernize and renovate all facilities, improve safety and replace outdated learning technology, curriculum and equipment over a projected eight-year period.
Due to retiring previous bonds, this measure is expected to result in no increase in the District's existing overall bond tax rate of $2.11 per $1,000 of assessed value for a projected eight years.
We support the Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Replacement Operation Levy.
The levy would:
Retain 42 current firefighter medics hired since 2000. These firefighters ensure every crew has enough personnel to provide fast, safe, and effective response to fires, and immediate life-saving care at medical incidents and rescue situations.
Add up to 44 firefighter medics, apparatus, and contribute to the construction of new stations. Increases in 9-1-1 calls and traffic are creating demands on our current network of stations. Our community is also growing older. This can prompt more calls and result in longer time on scene as crews provide care to patients. The levy would provide additional resources throughout the district to better ensure fast and effective response.
Estimated cost: The replacement levy has a rate of 45� per $1,000 of assessed value, a 20� increase over the current rate. For a typical home with an assessed value of $230,000, this would result in a total cost of $104 (a $46 increase) in 2015. It would appear for the first time on the November 2015 property tax bill.
NEXT MEETING: April 3, 2014. 7:30 - 8:30am
Update on the Beaverton Community Health Collaborative - Dave Waffle/Randy Ealy Meet the Chamber's Endorsed Candidates
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:
Tuesdays -
direct*CONNECT (7:30am - 8:30am, Chamber Suite 140)
direct*CONNECT (12:00 - 1:00pm, Chamber, Suite 140)
Thursdays -
Sales Tune Ups (7:30 - 8:30am, Chamber, Suite 140)
direct*CONNECT (12:00 - 1:00pm, Chamber lobby conference room)
This Week: March 14th, 2014 - Embassy Suites, 9000 SW Washington Square Road, Tigard
GROUP Participants: Guild Mortgage, Laborworks, Montgomery & Graham, Inc.
Ribbon Cuttings:
March 13, 2014, 4:00pm at The Round - Scanlan Kemper Bard (SKB) & Virginia Garcia
Monthly Features: Business After Hours - NOT.....We're Shakin' it up this month!
March 20th, 2014 5:30 - 7:30pm
JMI Limo's Beaverton Restaurant Crawl
Join us for a different Business After Hours! We are partnering with JMI Limousine to travel to 3 different restaurants. Experience the JMI Limousine Party Bus for a night of fun! We will start at Pit Stop Sports Bar & BBQ Grill and then continue on to Uptown Market & Brewery. The last stop is a surprise! Register online at the link(s) below or call 503-644-0123.
Includes transportation, water, light hors d'oeuvres. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at each location.
**BAH free passes are not applicable for this event.
Maximize Your Membership - Find out how to get the most of your membership and meet new business contacts. March 26th at 4-5pm at the Chamber in Suite 140. Please RSVP to Michelle.
SPECIAL EVENT
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Michelle's Membership Corner
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Business Before Hours
We have had such a popular response to the Business Before Hours that we are going to launch it in April! Stay tuned for the announcement of the first location. Continue to let Michelle know if you would like to be a host for this great new networking event.
You asked and the Chamber is delivering:
ACH Payments (direct withdrawals) are coming soon to your favorite Chamber!! Effective March 1, 2014 you can sign up to have your Chamber Membership and Sponsorship automatically deducted from your bank account each month. That is right, you can add your different sponsorships to your automatic monthly payment. Email me if you would like to take advantage of this great benefit.
We can feel the anticipation for golf season to start. With that means we are gearing up for the annual Beaverton Chamber Golf Scramble at Pumpkin Ridge. Join us Friday, October 3rd as we take on Ghost Creek at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club. We have new sponsorship opportunities this year. Let me know if you're interested in having your company connected to this amazing event! Email or call at 503-350-2007.
Interest Groups
Chamber members that play together do business together. Do you have an interest that you would love to invite other Chamber members to (scrapbooking, golfing, hiking, chess, etc.)? Talk to me about spreading the word so other members can join in the fun.
Michelle
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YEA! Young Entrepreneurs Academy
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Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce - www.beaverton.org- [email protected] - 503.644.0123 |
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