The Week of September 26th, 2023

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Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce in Pictures Sponsored by MEWA

Gresham Area Chamber Friday AM Networking Events

Start your Fridays right and end the week strong by joining us for AM Networking. Connect with local businesses and community members – it's the perfect way to kickstart your day and wrap up the week! Be sure to join us this Friday for Happy Baskets/Simple Pleasures Gift Baskets, hosted by Mt. Hood Lanes.

(Pictured: Pink Sistas hosted by Weston Buick GMC Kia, Gresham Family Chiropractic, Springdale Job Corps)

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Learn at Lunch

Mark your calendars for next month's luncheon event! Join us for an informative Lunch and Learn session where we'll dive a little deeper into our local area, with a special focus on Rockwood. Come hungry for knowledge and a delicious meal that will be catered by Flavours of India.

The topic is: How does Rockwood's economic status as an area of persistent poverty impact the economy of East County? We will hear from Brad and Lynn Ketch from the Rockwood Community Development Center and they will lead us in a discussion on how investing in Rockwood can change our regional economy.

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Community Traditions

Looking for something fun to do next weekend, 9/30/23? Join in on the fun with the 41^st Annual Teddy Bear Parade hosted by Soroptomist International of Gresham. This cherished event is a testament to the spirit of our community, where Chamber members, local elected officials, local schools, volunteers, and a multitude of other organizations come together to support one another. We are all united in making this parade a heartwarming community tradition.

(Pictured: Dr. Chris Holenstein – Gresham Animal Hospital, Gresham Ford, U.S. World Class Taekwondo, Brian York – Clackamas County Bank)

Hosted by:

Happy Baskets/Simple Pleasures Gift Baskets

Friday, September 29th, 2023

LOCATION:

Mt. Hood Lanes, Inc.

2311 East Powell Blvd., Gresham, OR 97030

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Ask the Expert: The Ultimate Guide to Gutters for Your Home

Metro

Troutdale Airport Storage

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Lincoln Financial Advisors (member SIPC) Financial Services, Ida May West

What is a Rider

A rider is an addendum to a contract that changes the contract to add on more features. Income and death benefits are examples of optional annuity riders. These will increase the costs of the financial product.

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Lincoln Financial Advisors (member SIPC) Financial Services

Heating and AC Tip

Take your furnace for a test drive. Before the cold hits our area, try running your furnace now. Identify and fix any issues now before a major cold snap and stay comfortably warm in your home.

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How to Climb and Camp in an Ancient Tree in Oregon

Spend the night with a guide high in a forest canopy in the Willamette Valley.

📷: EJD Visuals

For the past 45 minutes, I’ve been following Leo Rosen-Fischer on a 1.75-mile-long hike along a path in Silver Falls State Park near Salem. At 9,000 acres, this is Oregon’s largest state park, a magnificent preserve of thundering waterfalls, meandering trails and a stunning Ewok forest bristling with some of Oregon’s oldest and largest trees.