Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce Logo with Mission
The Week of 11/09/2021
Lynn Snodgrass
"And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the men who died, and gave that right to me."

- Lee Greenwood
Veterans Day
Thank you Chamber Members
Welcome New Members

NW Medicare Advisors

Ken Shonk Agency - Farmers Insurance

Pinnacle Hospice Care of Portland

Kuya’s Islander Cuisine

Enliven by Vancouver Clinic

Thank You
Renewing Members

Jim Hatheway

Office Depot

Family of Friends Mentoring

Oregon Trail academy

Lineage Logistics

Plaid Pantries, Inc.

Columbia Collection Service

Mountainview Christian Church

Gresham Station

Reliable Fence & Construction

Motel 6

My Father's House, A Community Shelter

Guide Dogs for the Blind

Chase

Center for Advanced Learning
Upcoming ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Annual Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting
Friday, November 12, 2021, during the Friday AM Networking event, we will be holding the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting. On the agenda is the election of new board members. Join us!
Chamber in Pictures Sponsor Metro East Web Academy
2021 Gresham Area Business Excellence Awards
The holiday season is shaping up to be fun, very active and full of opportunities to give.  Bess from Gresham Ford and Kayla from Sugar Cubed (and President of the Historic Downtown Gresham Business Association) are partnering with others to make sure businesses have ample opportunity to involve customers and the community.  Give, shop, enjoy.   Watch for all they have planned. Check out the chamber or their business websites for details.
Sam and Claire of U.S. World Class Taekwondo invited their staff to the Business Excellence Awards to celebrate with them. A “staff party”. Looking for someplace to celebrate the holidays with your staff? Many of our members are offering special deals, meals, and locations to help you. For example Nanna’s Place is open to rent for private parties after hours. Let’s stay local with all of our activities and shopping.
Federal Covid Vaccine Mandates
Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) to protect unvaccinated employees of large employers (100 or more employees) from the risk of contracting COVID-19 by strongly encouraging vaccination. State regulations are being considered. Businesses with 50 or more employees are being considered. 
Oregon Toll Road Program Progress
Next week, elected officials, business and community leaders, local and regional agency staff will be exploring congestion pricing in the Portland Metro area at two workshops hosted by the Oregon Department of Transportation Urban Mobility Office.
Fall Chamber Expo
Gresham Area Fall Business Expo
These two are excited for the Fall Expo tomorrow and you should be too! It's a great opportunity to meet the newest additions to the Chamber and network with local business owners and operators.
Wednesday, November 10th, 2021
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm – Member to member networking
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm – Open to entire membership
 
Gateway Gresham Elks Lodge #1805
3330 NE Division Street, Gresham
  • Featuring over 25 members
  • Connecting business and people
  • Bring friends, family, and business peers
  • Masks required
Sponsored By:
Friday AM Networking Meeting
IN PERSON
Friday, November 12th, 2021 | 7:22 AM

The Salvation Army Gresham Corps

IN PERSON
473 SE 194th Avenue Portland OR 97233

Masks Required
and
Annual Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Al Nodarse, BBSI, Testimonial for the Gresham Area Chamber
Tips, Tools, & Press Releases
Ask if a potential hospice service provider is partnered with We Honor Veterans. Hospice organizations receive additional education to ensure staff are knowledgeable about Veteran culture and unique needs to better serve those who have served us.
Creating a strong workforce starts early.  Barlow High School invites local businesses to play a big part in creating a strong workforce by asking for your help. Want to meet a future employee?  Contact LindaLee and help with sophomore interviews scheduled for November18th and 19th. Email LindaLee
The Bold Orange Logo
Showing your clients appreciation will deepen their connection to your brand, and the holidays are the perfect time for that. Have fun with it, but make sure it aligns with your brand.
41% of Americans have enough savings to cover a $1,000 emergency. 
Share your pearls of wisdom?
To post a tip, email the details to gacc@greshamchamber.org. Please remember to keep it to 40 words or less.
TRAVEL OREGON
Visiting Astoria Oregon
ASTORIA: This coastal city seems like it was plucked right out of a storybook

With Victorian-era homes etched into hills overlooking the Columbia River, this picturesque settlement (the oldest west of the Rockies) is a port city with Scandinavian flavor. Surrounded by forests, boasting three rivers and situated a stone’s throw away from the Pacific, Astoria is a fishing village-meets-Victoriana, chockablock with forts, museums and great local brews.
This information is taken directly from Travel Oregon Website.  
For more Oregon Highlights, visit TravelOregon.com.
Friday AM Meetings

"You at 7:22"
Save the Date with the Gresham Area Chamber
November 19th,
2021


My Father's House Chapel
5003 W Powell Blvd.
Gresham OR 97030
November 26th,
2021

Thanksgiving Holiday

Chamber Office is CLOSED

No Friday AM
December 3rd,
2021

Speed Networking

Gresham Historical Society and Museum
410 N Main Avenue
Gresham, OR 97030

Registration Required
Space is Limited
CHAMBER WORKS!
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Member Job Postings
To post a job opening, just log into your member portal (at the top of greshamchamber.org) and navigate to jobs.
Job Listings In Gresham
Connect with the Gresham Chamber
Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce | 503-665-1131 | gacc@greshamchamber.org | GreshamChamber.org