September 11th................In honor of those lost on this day in 2001, let's all take a few minutes today to reflect on the tragedy and tremendous losses suffered and to be grateful for our blessings of today. Thank you to our first responders right here in Beaverton and those that keep us safe (our military) as they continue to fight for freedom around the world.

It's here! It's here..............hot off the presses!

Every member will receive one in the mail as will our advertisers. If you need additional copies, contact info@beaverton.org.

Tomorrow, Friday, September 12th from 10am - 5pm, your Chamber office will be closed. The staff are taking this time to do some team building and business strategy planning for the Chamber.

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: October 2, 2014.   7:30 - 8:30am  
November elections and 2015 legislative agenda discussions

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 $1.3 MILLION documented in exchanged business as of June 30th.

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)  

September 23rd Philip Mandel, Take Shape for Life @ New Seasons, Cedar Hills Crossing, 3495 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.  Contact Michelle if you are not receiving the invitation to this event as space is limited. You must RSVP for this event as walk-ins are not guaranteed entry. If you would like to sponsor this event, and showcase your business, let Michelle know.

Chamber members - $5.00

Maximize Your Membership - Find out how to get the most of your membership and meet new business contacts. September 24th at 12:00 - 1:00pm 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 - 
 2nd Annual Small Business Healthcare Summit

Wednesday, October 29th, from 7:30am - 11:00am
PCC Rock Creek Event Center, 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland
Cost: Free - continental breakfast provided

REGISTER ONLINE - HERE

A HEALTHY LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
This dynamic business learning opportunity will feature experts from Tuality, Providence, Kaiser, the Oregon Insurance Division, and Cover Oregon as well as a panel chat with Oregon's leading healthcare cooperatives, Oregon's Health CO-OP and Health Republic.
The Small Business Healthcare Summit will provide small businesses with the latest news on ACA and state law policies, learn how to navigate insurance programs, including compliance and tax requirements, and gain access to a diverse array of insurance carriers. Attendees will be provided with a packet of useful information that they can share with their colleagues and employees.

Thank you to our SPONSORS:
Providence Health & Services, Kaiser Permanente, Tuality Healthcare

Jointly produced by the Hillsboro and Beaverton Chambers of Commerce

*Agenda and speaker bios available next week!

  

Back by popular demand are our many wonderful events-

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. Contact Michelle  to be added to the foursome wait list or for sponsorship opportunities.

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.  

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.

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