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The Voice of BusinessJune 12, 2014
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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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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

Neighborhood Market Wal-Mart
Schwan's Food Company
Allied Fire & Security
Hop Valley Brewing
Diebold Incorporated, Security Div.

SKB

 RD Home Inspection
Prime Lending

Serendipity Communications
One Click Studio
SE Works
Caerus Insurance-Jeff Walsh
Touchstone Essentials - Kelly Hobson
Whole Foods 
Metropolitan Land Group

Kidder Matthews -Mark Piscitelli

Gene Biggi Properties

Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills

Matthews & Associates CPAs, PC

iBridge

Image Matters Promotions

Country Financial - Duane Aldrich, LUTCF

DirkX Staffing Solutions 

HELLO CYAN!

My Heavenly Helpers

Bring the Heat Design
Chew Chew Churros
Speak! And B Heard!

Challah Mama

Strive

Graphite Memories

 

 

 

 

  New Member Profiles

DirkX Staffing Solutions

10700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy #110

Beaverton, OR 97005

P: (503)528-7715

 

Cindy Bahl joined DirkX Staffing Solutions in April as Business Development Representative.  She loves networking and learning more about Chamber members and their businesses.  Cindy relocated from northern California to be near her precious grandchildren and is looking forward to exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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Momentous Journeys

17358 SW Arborcrest Way

Beaverton, OR 97006

P: (971) 228-8278

  

Momentous Journeys, a Beaverton-based travel agency, services clients both locally and nationally, with experience and unmatched levels of personalized service. We specialize in family, group and romantic vacations, service fee free. We don't just book travel, we book experiences.

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Seamus Golf

9655 SW Sunshine Ct, Suite 1100

Beaverton OR 97005

P: (503)526-9048  

email   

  

SEAMUS GOLF is a craft maker of luxury golf gifts featured in Golf Digest, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and the finest golf destinations in the world including Pebble Beach and Bandon Dunes.

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iBridge LLC

12725 SW Millikan Way

Beaverton, OR 97005

P: (503)906-3930

email  

  

iBridge provides scalable back-office support solutions to meet the unique needs of startups to F500 companies by optimizing the use of people, process, and technology. With our roots are in data management we organize, analyze, and store operational data to help our customers make faster and better business decisions.

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Image Matters Promotions

6110 SW 152nd Ave

Beaverton, OR 97007

P:(503)819-7776
email   

 

IMAGE MATTERS PROMOTIONS...

...YOUR LOCAL CUSTOM PROMOTIONAL & LOGO BRANDED PRODUCT EXPERTS

Logo'd Apparel-Hard Goods-Digital-Drinkware-Pens-Bags & More

Corporate-Retail-Non Profit-Green- Teams-Awards

Customer & Employee Appreciation-Safety Programs

Promotional Branded Products-Company Clothing

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Duane Aldrich, LUTCF

Country Financial

1500 NW Bethany Blvd #190

Beaverton, OR 97006

P: (503)924-1450

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COUNTRY Financial agency manager, Duane Aldrich, started his career as a representative in Central Oregon in 1992.  Duane became an agency manager in 1996 and transferred to the Beaverton offices in 2009.  Duane is a native Oregonian, husband and father of 3 grown children.

 
 



thank you
April's renewing members!

 

Beaverton Auto Body & Paint
Beaverton Kangen Water
Cascade Laser Corporation
Clinic for Natural & Chinese Medicine
Clutch and Brake Doctors
Costco Wholesale
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
In Line Commercial Construction, Inc.
KlassTech, LLC
Les Schwab Tire Center - Aloha
Lincoln Financial Advisors
McDonald's - Corporate
Montgomery & Graham, Inc. - Frank Biondo
Pizzicato Beaverton
Premier Community Bank - Tanasbourne Branch
Premier Community Bank- Tigard Branch
Providence Health & Services
Purple Sail Creative, LLC
Salon 26 - Marsha Cosgrove
Schrock Law Office, PC - Bradley Schrock
Sester Farms
Southwest Office Supply & Interiors
The Stockpot Broiler 

 

 

 

 

YEA! We did it! We graduated our first class of Young Entrepreneurs Academy and what a fun evening we had with Mission member Westcoast Event Productions & Pure Pong. Check out the pictures below. If you know of a middle school or high school student that has been bit by the business bug, loves being creative and is willing to dive head first into real-world decision making, please let them know about this fabulous program. For more information and the application visit our website.  

 

The Service to Beaverton committee has done the difficult task of identifying our honorees for the year at our luncheon on July 18th at the NIKE Tiger Woods Center.  

Please join us. Tickets are $15.00 per person for this special event. It will sell out weeks in advance, so reserve online today! Click here to purchase tickets or call the Chamber 503.644.0123.

 

Leadership Beaverton  

Applications are arriving daily! I strongly encourage you to get yours in if you are interested in this great program.

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

 

Finish your week strongly and productively.

 

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

Beginning Friday, May 23rd through Friday, August 29th our Friday hours of office operation are 8:30am - 12:00pm. Appointments can be made in advance with staff.


Strengthening the Local Economy...

YEA!
Congratulations to our first 14 graduates of the YEA! Beaverton.
Thanks to Mission member Westcoast Event Productions and Pure Pong for hosting us!
 

Graduates and guests mingle about before the ceremony.


                              Our terrific new entrepreneurs

                   Joined by our instructors and mentors

Please keep an eye out for our full album on our Facebook page soon.
 
 
 
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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 $1,000,000 in business! TRUE STORY.

  

 

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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. 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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Member Spotlight......

 

Thanks to Kayse Dahl for writing a great article on this great business.  


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: July 3, 2014.   7:30 - 8:30am  

Creekside District and Canyon Road Improvement Updates- City of Beaverton

 

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? - 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)  


 Fridays-
Coffee Connections (7:45 - 9:00am, locations change weekly - Calendar)

  

This Week: June 13, 2014, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 13475 SW Millikan Way
 
 
  

Monthly Features:

 

June 25th, 7:45am - 9:00am Prestige Senior Living, 4525 SW 99th Ave, Beaverton, Must RSVP to Jean Sneed EMAIL or call 503.644.0123. SPACE IS LIMITED


B
usiness After Hours - Sunset Lanes, 12770 SW Walker Road
June 19th, 2014 5:30 - 7:30pm
**FREE BOWLING from 6:30 - 7:30pm. Bring your shoes.

 

Chamber members - $5.00
Chamber guests - $10.00

  


Maximize Your Membership - Find out how to get the most of your membership and meet new business contacts. June 25th, 4pm - 5pm at the Chamber in Suite 140. Walk-ins welcome, but please just to help us plan for space and packets. RSVP to Michelle.

 

Special Events -

 

 
                      Proudly Presents

Rooftop Hullabaloo II
- August 2, 2014 - SAVE THE DATE!
Tickets available July 1.

 

Additional sponsorships available - contact Lorraine
 

Partnering Sponsors: 
Nike   skanska

 

 

 

Anniversary Sponsors:
Ava Roasteria

Metropolitan Land Group
Koeber's Interiors

Metro West Ambulance

 

 

 

Michelle's Membership Corner                   
  
 

 

Videotaping is back!! This benefit has been widely popular and is offered with your membership for Gold Level members through Mission Level members. Our next set of tapings is June 25th and 26th. Slots are already filling up so schedule your reservation ASAP! Contact Kelly or Michelle to schedule your time.

 

  

"Take me Out to the Ball Game, Take me Out with the Crowd"....

 

Get your vocal cords ready to sing this famous song during the 7th inning stretch of the Hillsboro Hops game on Monday, June 30th. We have partnered with the Hillsboro Hops to bring you Beaverton Community Night. Grab your friends and enjoy a hot dog and beverage. To get the discount and sit amongst the rest of the Beaverton Community, buy your tickets here. You must purchase tickets by June 23rd to receive the discounted group rate of $11 each!  Password: Beaverton. We look forward to seeing you there.

 


You asked and the Chamber is delivering:

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

Imagine the Beaverton Chamber Golf Scramble instead named "Your Company Name 2014 Golf Scramble"! We are looking for a title sponsor and would love to showcase your company. View our golf page for all the wonderful benefits you will receive being the title sponsor and our other opportunities.

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.

 

 

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.  

 

 

 

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 

 

Have a great week!

  

 

 

 
YEA! Young Entrepreneurs Academy

 

 

   

We want to congratulate our graduates just one more time.  You can find more information and application for YEA! here on our website for the class of 2015 which will kick off in October 2014.

 

 

Extreme gratitude to our Presenting Sponsor:

Oregonians Credit Union

 

Many, many thanks to our Investor Panel contributors and participants:
Lanphere Construction & Development

Pacific Office Automation

Madden Industrial Craftsmen, Inc.

Beaverton School District

Portland Community College - Rock Creek

Beaverton Round Executive Suites

Ava Roasteria

City of Beaverton

 

 

Our MENTORS:

Oregonians Credit Union - Char Shinn

Catalyst Education & Career Pathways - Danielle Briggs
Purple Sail Creative, LLC - Tracey Ullom

Professor of Marketing - Dean Buse

Rogue River Consulting - Phil Bride

Travel by Paul - Paul Cohen

Visiting Angels - Phyllis Peabody

 

Our Business HOSTS & Guest Speakers:

Discogs - Kevin Lewandowski
Jersey Mike's Subs - Billy Reeves & Zack Heikkala

Purple Sail Creative, LLC - Tracey Ullom

Taskar Kibbee & Associates PC - Jason Corona

Hillsboro Law Group - Grant Burton

Famers Insurance - Paul Haulbrook, LUTCF

 

Our INSTRUCTORS!

Jon-Michael Kowertz, PCC Small Business Development Center
Paul Cohen, Travel by Paul, Intel Volunteer

Mindee Hardin, juicebox consulting, Grab & Go Help for Idea People 

 

Our Hosts & Partners:
Portland Community College -Rock Creek
Beaverton School District and Beaverton High School

 

 

We are gearing up for next year's class, please contact Evelyn at evelyn@beaverton.org if you know a middle or high school student interested in starting their own business.

 

  

   

Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce - www.beaverton.org- info@beaverton.org - 503.644.0123