Beaverton's future is BRIGHT! What an incredible community we have. The voters clearly recognize the future depends on our youth and education as well as having a safe community - both the Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue levy and the Beaverton School District's Bond Measure passed on Tuesday. This is huge when it comes to business and job retention and attraction.

Going hand in hand with the bond and levy decisions, the citizens of Beaverton, have elected or re-elected business friendly candidates that understand a healthy business climate is the foundation of a strong and funded community. Congratulations to our Chamber endorsed candidates!

City Council - Lacey Beaty and Marc San Soucie

County Commission - Chair Andy Duyck

Metro - President Tom Hughes, Councilor Kathryn Harrington

State - Representative Tobias Read and Senator Elizabeth Steiner-Hayward

  
A Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce Initiative

Beaverton Business Walk....

We did it! Huge thanks to the 27 teams of 2 that hit the pavement last Thursday. We knocked on 500 doors and talked with 357 businesses. The difference between these numbers is the occupancy we found in going door to door. We asked three questions 1. How is business? 2. How is doing business in Beaverton? and 3. What keeps you up at night - what is your biggest challenge?

Results are being compiled and will be available shortly on our website, but generally speaking here is what we found:

1. Business is good, great, or growing over all! Resoundingly!

2. Doing business in Beaverton is good or great!

3. The biggest challenges are 1) Workforce - getting quality employees to fill job openings 2) global competitiveness (keeping margins where they can remain profitable) 3) business regulations and the unstable healthcare situation we are in 4) transportation - freight mobility and congestion for commuting.

We found 5 businesses that are in growth mode that we can assist to find space to hopefully keep them in Beaverton, we found a business opportunity to explore over in the Western & Artic area based on feedback and will look to recruit a solution, and we've found a whole lot of vacancies that we can now compile and brainstorm recruitment activity towards those business that match the space available.

The IMPACT*Beaverton team will be getting together shortly to plan our next steps and outreach.

May 14th was graduation day for this year's amazing class. Thank you to Lisa Chang for the great pictures.

From left to right, bottom to top: Nicole Yearout (Ava Roasteria), Kathy Webb (Nike), Pat Van Osdel (City of Beaverton), Keith Watson (THPRD), Diane Spalding (PAL board), Adam Spang (BPD), Huma Pierce (Chiropractic First), Geoff Roach (THPRD), Michelle Mason (BACC), Clancy Kilburn (Banner Bank), Ali Kavianian (Creative Planning), Stephanie Hooper (Vincent DePaul Treatment Center), Erin Gordinier (COB), Irene Giustini (PCC Rock Creek), Abigail Elder (COB Library), Alisa Cour (TVF&R), Paul Cohen (Travel by Paul), Randy Bresee (Rivermark Community Credit Union), Erica Babjak (Big Al's Entertainment Center).  Not pictured: Clarinda White, Ty Garo and Ronda Groshong.

Be a part of the class of 2015!  

Visit our website for the brochure, application and information. I would love to answer any questions you may have so pop me an email of give me a call.

Finish your week strongly and productively.

Lorraine Clarno, President/CEO, ACE
Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce
503.350.2006 

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: June 5th, 2014.   7:30 - 8:30am  

We will hear from the Renew for Our Blue Campaign - Beaverton's need for a public safety center.

Washington County Vehicle Registration Fee

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.  

Full Calendar of Events - What's happening this week? - Chamber Calendar Click

Member Events Calendar Click

Weekly BUSINESS BUILDING Features:

TIDBIT: direct*CONNECT has passed a major mile stone! More than $1,000,000 documented in exchanged business in just under 12 months! 

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)  

Business Before Hours -May 28th, 7:45am - 9:00am Northwest Printing Options at Great Bones. Must RSVP to Jean Sneed EMAIL or call 503.644.0123. SPACE IS LIMITED

  

 

ACH Payments

Sign up to have your renewal automatically withdrawn from your account. Membership starts at only $27.08 per month! Contact Michelle or Kelly for more information.

CHAMBER EVENTS

Back by popular demand are our many wonderful events!

Join us for the Bob Lanphere's Beaverton Infiniti Business Community Expo - Saturday, July 19, 2014, 8:30am - 1:30pm

Expose your business to thousands of customers by participating in this event. Held at City Park during the Beaverton Farmers Market, this trade show will be a great way to showcase your product and/or service. Visit our website for more information and how to sign up and be a sponsor. 

Rooftop Hullabaloo Returns!! - Saturday, August 2, 2014

You made this event a major success in 2013 that we had to bring it back for another year. Join us at the top of the parking structure at The Round for a celebration of Beaverton Businesses. Is your company celebrating a milestone anniversary? Let us showcase you at the event. Want to be a part of the event? Sponsorship starts at $150. Email Michelle for more information.

Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble - Friday, October 3, 2014

This long running event is so much fun we have to keep it going! We have upped our game this year with some great give-aways. Join us by being a sponsor, donating a raffle prize (golf related please) and by playing in the scramble. We already have a handful of teams signed up so space is going fast. You can even register online! View our golf page for all the information you need. You can always contact Michelle as well. Sponsorship starts as low as $150.00.

Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Auction - November, 2014

2014 is the year of change and we are providing you the opportunity to do all your Christmas shopping from your desk or the comfort of your home. Our online auction is so popular that our 2014 Holiday Auction will be 100% online. Find out how you can get involved by contacting Evelyn.  

Interest Groups:

Register HERE 

Join Michelle at this event to meet people outside of our Chamber.

The Chamber provides many sponsorship opportunities for you to get exposure for your brand. You can view our full sponsorship brochure at Beaverton Chamber 2014 Sponsorship Brochure