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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.

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

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 Market
Metropolitan Land Group

Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Portland

LA Fitness

Kidder Matthews -Mark Piscitelli

Gene Biggi Properties

Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills

Matthews + Associates CPAs, PC

iBridge

Image Matters Promotions

Country Financial - Bethany Branch

HELLO CYAN!

My Heavenly Helpers

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

Challah Mama

Strive

Graphite Memories

Bustos Media Holdings
Div Creative Media
Tiger Sheep
Mayor Law, LLC

Momentous Journeys
Bounce Back Acupuncture
Rachel Okapal, Norwex Independent Sales Consultant
Entek Corporation
Moomaw, Mesirow & Godfrey, LLP
Sue Ragsdale Consulting
Bounce House NW
Emperience Legacy Imaging & Archival Solutions
Jack Blevins, ACN Telecomm Broker
Patricia Savage, Re/Max Equity Group
Baker Rock Resources
Rose City Ceramics
Balance Your World Bookkeeping
Alliance Capital Partners, Corp.
Orchard Supply Hardware
Carey Custom Floors & Remodeling
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Virality Coffee
Cartridge Network
Turtles Yoga & Wellness Center
Cedar House Media

Cartridge Network
DCC Employment Services
Pacific Office Automation 
Access Electrical 

Genesis PURE

Paragon Payroll

 
 

 

 

  New Member Profiles

Balance Your World Bookkeeping
10300 SW Greenburg Rd.
Suite 130
Portland, OR 97223 

P: (503) 808-9083

 

email 


Balance Your World Bookkeeping provides every client, both large and small, the time and attention they deserve. We are equipped with a staff of experienced and qualified bookkeepers so there is always someone available to help.

  

 

Rose City Ceramics
18365 NW West Union Rd
Portland, OR 97229-

P: (503) 533-8155

 


Rose City Ceramics is a paint your own pottery studio where you can relax with friends and family and paint a variety of ceramic pieces. We also offer group events such as; Birthday Parties, Bridal Showers, and Girls Night Out.

 


thank you
may's renewing members!

 

 

Bank of the West - Nimbus Center Branch
Beaverton Plumbing, Inc.

Henry G. Becker CPA, PC
Big Al's

Brian West Allstate Insurance
Build Followers Communications, LLC

Cedar Mill Chiropractic Clinic
Columbia Sportswear

Davey Tree Expert Co., The/Davey.Organicare
First Response, Inc.

Gaston Sales Inc.
Gramor Development, Inc.

Grocery Outlet of Beaverton
Health Touch Massage Center

Home Depot #4018
Kaiser Permanente

Keller Williams Realty Professionals - The Johnston Team
Koeber's Inc.

KPAM News/Talk Radio
Madden Industrial Craftsmen, Inc.

Meriwether National Golf Club
Miller Paint  Co.

MTI, Inc.
New Seasons Market - Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy

NJW Property Management LLC
Oregon Technology Business Center

Portland Payroll Inc

Sue Pike, Independent Advisor, lia sophia Jewelry
Sunset Computer, LLC

Sunset Lanes
Sylvan Signs

System Alternatives, LLC
Willamette West Habitat for Humanity, Inc.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes! It's true..........we are celebrating more business in Beaverton with another Rooftop Celebration thanks to Lanphere Enterprises who turns 50 this year and SKB.

NIKE, City of Beaverton, SKANSKA, Madden Industrial Craftsmen are joined by Ava Roasteria, Koeber's Flooring Furniture & Window Coverings, Metropolitan Land Group and Metro West Ambulance in making this fun birthday party and celebration. Tickets are flying out the door for August 2nd!

For event details and to purchase tickets  - Click Here 

 

 

 

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...

 

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 - ON SUMMER HIATUS) 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: August 7th, 2014.   7:30 - 8:30am  

 

 

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) ON SUMMER HIATUS

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: July 4th - No COFFEE CONNECTION
Next week, July 11th we will see you at LA Fitness!
 
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Monthly Features:

 

July 9th, 7:45am - 9:00am Columbia Bank, 3800 SW Cedar Hills Blvd. Must RSVP to Kelly Hobson EMAIL or call 503.644.0123. SPACE IS LIMITED - 30 Max.


B
usiness After Hours - The Growlerie, 15151 SW Barrows Rd - Progress Ridge
July 17th, 2014 5:30 - 7:30pm

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. July 23rd, 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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    
 
August 2, 2014 6-10pm
Tickets available now and selling fast! Click Here

 

Additional sponsorships available - contact Lorraine   

Partnering Sponsors: 
Nike   skanska

 

 

 

Anniversary Sponsors:
Ava Roasteria

Metropolitan Land Group
Koeber's Flooring Furniture & Window Coverings

Metro West Ambulance

 

 

 

 

Michelle's Membership Corner                   
  
 

  

Growing up in Oregon July has always symbolized a couple of things. One, it's the start of summer because we all know summer usually doesn't start in Oregon until July 5th. This year we are getting spoiled. It's the kick-off of barbecue season, watermelon, corn on the cob, running through sprinklers, swimming, reading a book outside and all the other fun outdoor activities we like to enjoy. Two, July is the time when we celebrate the United States and the great country we live in. I would also like to celebrate Beaverton. Working for the Beaverton Chamber this past year I have gotten to know so many of you and have a much better understanding of the wonderful city we live in. Thanks to the creative people that make up our community we have it all right here and are a leader in many ways. Beaverton is being showcased more and more as a place to work and live and I am proud to say I am a part of it. Lastly, I would like to celebrate those whose job it is to save others. The military, police, fire department, paramedics and countless others put themselves in the line of fire to protect us all.

 

I wish you all a safe and happy Independence Day!

 

  

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

We are almost sold out for exhibit space so sign up today!!! 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. 

 

 

 

Join us at our next Business Before Hours July 9th at Columbia Bank. 30 members will have the opportunity to network on a smaller scale with each other and really get to know more about each other. You must RSVP for this event as walk-ins are not guaranteed entry. If you have not received your invitation to the event, please notify Michelle. If you would like to sponsor this event, and showcase your business, let Michelle know.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

   

Recruitment is OPEN for next year's program. 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 [email protected] if you know a middle or high school student interested in starting their own business.

 

  

   

Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce - www.beaverton.org- [email protected] - 503.644.0123