Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
The Week of October 25th, 2022
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2022 Government Affairs Gresham Business and Leaders Luncheon
BOLI (Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries) candidate Cheri Helt, (center above) used the entire hour to answer questions at the Business and Leaders Luncheon, on October 20th, 2022. Unfortunately, the other candidate backed out last minute. Helt spoke in depth about apprenticeships, which was music to Mt. Hood Community College President Dr. Skari’s ears. Attending the luncheon were business leaders including Jerry Hinton, Jerry for Gresham. The Chamber website has Business Leaders forum presentations. 
Sugar Cubed Owner Kayla Brown at 2018 Bike Farm Dedication in Gresham Oregon
Thank you Kayla Brown, owner of Sugar Cubed, for your leadership with the Historic Downtown Gresham Business Assoc. From the Bike Farm dedication in 2018 (pictured above) to the Safe Trick or Treat event in downtown Gresham, on October 31st (4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.), Kayla rallies the business community. Spread the word and thank all of the downtown businesses for making Gresham a great place to bring your family. 
Gresham Area Business Expo Pancake Catching
Catching the excitement of meeting new chamber members might include catching a pancake or two flying through the air. The Fall Expo is a great networking opportunity providing a chance to meet members and see what they do. 
Gresham Area Business Expo hosted by the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
Table reservations are almost full. RESERVE Your Space Now!
Happy Baskets/Simple Pleasures Gift Baskets and Northwest Accounting Partners took advantage of the opportunity previously. 
Gresham Area Business Expo Sponsors
Gresham Area Chamber Candidate Endorsements 2022
Candidates who received but did not return questionnaire: Kimberly Rice, Ricki Ruiz, Amelia Salvador, Walt Trandum, James Heib, Darcy Lund, Tom Stanley, Amanda Orozco-Beach, Mario Palmero, Eddy Morales.

Process for endorsement consideration:
Questionnaire is sent to candidates with deadline for return.
Only candidates who return questionnaires are considered for endorsement.
After review and or interview, Government Affairs Council makes recommendations to Board.
Board votes on recommendations. 
Chamber membership is not criteria for endorsement.

Vames, Wang & Sosa

Organically Grown Company

Visual Impressions Photography, LLC

Birch Community Services, Inc

Enliven by Vancouver Clinic

Friends for Cathy Keathley

NW Medicare Advisors

Brookdale Mt. Hood Assisted Living

Metro East Web Academy

Les Schwab Tire Centers

US Bank - Gresham

Good Samaritan Society - Fairlawn Village Senior Living and Skilled Nursing Care
The minimum recommended ACH (Air Exchange per Hour) in occupied spaces (i.e. offices, classrooms) is 3-4 ACH (6+ ACH is ideal). Most schools and older buildings average 1.5-2 ACH. At 6 ACH it still takes 46-69 minutes to eliminate airborne pathogens from a SINGLE exposure.
Did you know? Mt. Hood Hospice is not affiliated with a particular hospital or corporate organization. We are a small non-profit community hospice and our bottom line is you.
Have the alignment of your vehicle checked on a yearly basis or even before if odd tire wear is noted. Potholes, grooved roads, and parking curbs when hit can cause alignment issues.
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Thank you Veterans
November 11th, 2022

NO Friday AM Meeting

The Chamber office will be closed in observance of the Veteran's Day holiday. We thank our Veterans for their service to our great country!

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Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
(503) 665-1131
GACC@GreshamChamber.org