The Week of April 25th, 2023

Advocate. Educate. Collaborate.

The strength of a nation lies

in the homes of its people.

Greg Moen, the owner of Moen Machinery, the 2022 Business Excellence Award for Medium Business, stepped out (and up) and sent a letter to the editor sharing his support for Measure 26-239. Greg joins many Chamber members (Sue Hughes, Warner Allen, and Karen Johnston just to mention a few) in their letters of support for the public safety levy. Ask them why. 

Two reasons for this photo. #1 Thank you firefighters for saving the Walker Travel building last January. (Supporting Measure 26-239 will add more firefighters to their workforce.) # 2 The Chamber is returning to Main Avenue location one month from today. Watch for temporary “office closed” announcements as we get closer to the move. (Any boxes for moving would be graciously accepted.)

Spring Chamber Expo 

-Featuring over 40 members-

-Connecting business and people-

-Invite friends, family, and business peers-

If you are interested in having a table to participate to connect with 150-200 people, please reach out to the chamber to register. Attendance is free to come and make connections, have fun, and learn more about our newest members! Fill out a passport by talking with at least 20 vendors to be entered to win great prizes!

Wednesday, May 10th 2023

3:30pm - 4:30pm      Participant networking

4:30pm - 6:30pm        Open to full membership

Vote NO

on

Capital Gains Tax Measure 26-238

• Every Multnomah County resident is subject to this new tax.
• Portland and Multnomah County already have successful programs paid for by tax dollars, and assistance and evictions for low-income residents.
• The new tax funds free attorneys for renters, no matter what income level of the renter. 
• Local family-owned businesses will pay, while the biggest corporations will not be required to pay.
• Seniors will pay when they sell their homes intending to fund health and end-of-life expenses.
• Seniors required to withdraw retirement savings will pay.
• No income thresholds for who would receive free services.
• Tax is required to be adjusted annually.

Vote YES

on

Gresham Safety Levy Measure 26-239

• Adds police to address the unacceptable rising rate of crime.
• Ensures 24-7 emergency response by Fire and Police Departments.
• Restores teams to traffic, homeless services, and neighborhood enforcement.
• Sets up a dedicated levy fund with community oversight holding the government accountable for where money is being spent.
• Professional staff additions for homelessness and those experiencing a mental health crisis.

Location:

Metro East Web Academy

50 NW 5th Street, Gresham, OR 97030

Lori Stahlman

Pacific Office Automation

Transfer cases and front and rear differentials should be serviced every 5 years or 50,000 miles so that the fluid is clean to properly clean and lubricate the internal parts.

Top Bites for Takeout

and a Picnic in Oregon

📷 :Celeste Noche

When the sun shines, takeout options make a splash in Oregon's dining scene.

Oregon in the spring and summer makes you want to be outside all the time. Local restaurants are no strangers to the take-out phenomenon that takes hungry eaters by storm once the weather gets warm. Here are fresh, soulful and deeply satisfying options for perfect picnic fare all across Oregon.

This information is taken directly from Travel Oregon Website.  

For more Oregon Highlights, visit TravelOregon.com.

May 5th, 2023

Center For The Arts Foundation

Location:

Center For The Arts Foundation

Little Theater

333 N Main Ave.

(enter at 3rd & Miller)

Gresham, OR 97030

May 12th, 2023

Snap Fitness

Location:

Snap Fitness

400 NW Eastman Parkway

Gresham, OR 97030

May 19th, 2023

Gresham-Barlow

Education Foundation

Location:

Persimmon Country Club

500 SE Bulter Road, Gresham, OR 97080

Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce

(503) 665-1131

GACC@GreshamChamber.org