Well fall has arrived with a vengeance but we assure you, the sun and 65-70 degrees is on order for October 3rd! The Frontier Business Edge Golf Scramble is almost here. Why does the Chamber host a golf tournament, we are asked.................... Non-dues revenue is critical to maintain our current level of programs and operations. True costs of membership with our current membership numbers is over $940 per member and as you know, dues start at $325.

When 144 golfers and 15 wonderful sponsors hit Pumpkin Ridge one week from tomorrow, they are helping to fund YEA! (Young Entrepreneurs Academy), IMPACT*Beaverton (business retention & expansion efforts), Business Advocacy (work to ensure a highly productive pro-business environment at all levels of government), Networking & Coffee Connections and more.

It is really not about sponsoring "fun". There will also be business done on the course that day. We don't always hear of all the new business as a result of the 6 hours out on the greens, but I will never forget learning about a $15,000 contract inked between a member and a non-member in a week after meeting at our tourney in 2011.

Hope to see many of you October 3rd doing lots of business and keeping your Chamber strong!

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.
 

Your Business Advocacy Council has done their homework and provides you the following for your information. The November election will be here before we know it. We encourage you to read up and get informed. We look at our issues from a business stand point. This should matter to you! 

VOTE YES!

Ballot Measure 34-221: Proposed Countywide Vehicle Registration Fee for Road Maintenance -

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)  

October 14th - Visiting Angels at Great Bones - Great Bones, 485 NW Saltzman Rd, Portland,.  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. REGISTER NOW!

Chamber members - $5.00

Maximize Your Membership - Find out how to get the most of your membership and meet new business contacts. November 19th from 4:00 - 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 - 
  2nd Annual Small Business Healthcare Summit - DETAILS HERE 

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!

  

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 will kick off in November and we will celebrate in person at the Holiday Volunteer Recognition and Silent Auction on December 10th at Embassy Suites Hotel. 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