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The Week of 03/30/2021
Lynn Snodgrass
SEEDS to GROW
Dear Easter Bunny,

This year could you please fill my eggs with health and happiness and deliver them to everyone that I love?

Thank you.

Thank you from the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce

Welcome
New Member

Inspire life Chiropractic

Thank You
Renewing Members

Junki's Riverview Restaurant

Valucentric LLC

MPG Marketing & Mailing Services

Two Men & A Truck Portland East

Day Wireless Systems

Another way to Help Each Other.
Without asking, you know of at least one local business that needs help. You will benefit from getting them much needed help.

Here’s how:   Receive $50.00 Chamber Bucks for April and May new member referrals. Reach out to a business, have them join the chamber and you will receive $50.00 in Chamber Bucks. For any referral you bring in who joins as a new member in April and May you will receive $50.00 in Chamber Bucks (double the normal amount).

Now is the time to help a friend. Now is the time to introduce a favorite business to the many remarkable things the Gresham Area Chamber does for it’s members.
This program will not be extended. It starts April 1st and ends midnight May 31st.
It is a “two-fer”. You will benefit with $50.00 Chamber Bucks and the new member will be part of a successful organization. If you have any questions, contact Angela or Liz.
Chamber in Pictures sponsored by Metro East Web Academy
Celebrating Women In Our Community
Sharon Nesbit, The Outlook / Pamplin Media
Shelley Dominguez, Tany's Bakery
From pastries to paper, women consistently contribute. Sharon Nesbit, The Outlook/Pamplin Media Group and Shelly Dominguez, Tany's Bakery LLC both provide "delicious" (Shelly) and "delightful" (Sharon) opportunities for us to enjoy.
Maria Pope, PGE
The corporate world is being populated with women at the helm. Maria Pope, Portland General Electric, is a local example of visible women in leadership at the corporate level.
Gresham Outdoor Public Art
Downtown Gresham is not just about shopping and eating. It is also about art and culture. Judy Han, Sunny Han's Wok and Grill and Leslie Radke, both of Gresham Outdoor Public Art (GOPA) and Sue O'Halloran, with Kohler Meyers O'Halloran Inc. and Center for the Arts Foundation are leaders making a visible and audible difference in the community.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Watching Business Bills for the Gresham Area
OREGON STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE gives these bills a thumbs up or thumbs down:
👍 SB 780 - COVID liability protections for health care facilities and providers
👎 HB 2253, HB 2457 - Levies state tax on PPP loans
👎 HB 2474 - Expansion of Oregon family leave law, applies to all small businesses starting with 1 employee and changing qualified timing from 180 days to 30.
👍 SB 330 - Tax credit for forgiven rents for landlords (over 5 years)
👎 HB 2814 - ‘Indirect Source’ requirement for building projects, permitting and fees governed by DEQ
 
WOMEN OWNED
GRESHAM AREA BUSINESSES
Part Three of Three
Nicholas Restaurant
Northwest Accounting Partners
Northwest Benefit Strategies LLC
Northwest Gymnastics Training Center
Norwex - Kathy Hill
NW Web Solutions
Optavia - Sue Piazza
Orient Auto Service, Inc.
Outside In
Pacific NW Office Furniture Design, LLC
Patti Gage and Rob Too - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Real Estate
Perfect Flush
Portland Columbia Symphony
Premiere Property Group, LLC- Marguerite Truttman, Realtor in OR and WA
Quality Inn
Resolutions
Revealing Radiance
 Right Way Bookkeeping
Rockwood CDC & Sunrise Center
ROG3RS REALTY LLC
SBRG, Inc.
Send Out Cards - Gail Fuller
SERVPRO of Gresham
Shop Girl Consignment
Smart Labs Now
Soroptimist International of Gresham
Spud Monkey's
SRC Community Consulting, LLC
Suburban Auto Group
Sunny Han's Wok & Grill
Tany's Bakery LLC
Tax Minimizers of Oregon Inc.
The Bold Orange
The Rosewood Initiative
The Tidy Sister
Theresa's Country Feed & Pet Wood Village
Tiger Lily Photography
Tortilleria Y Tienda De Leon's
Troutdale Airport Storage
U.S. World Class Taekwondo
Venvino Art Studios
Visiting Angels
Visual Impressions Photography, LLC
Wood Village Burrito Shop
Xcelsior Coaching & Consulting
This Week's AM on Zoom
Friday AM Networking with The Outlook/Pamplin Media
Friday, April 2nd, 2021
7:22 AM
Tips, Tools, & Press Releases
How often should I have my vehicle aligned?
It is recommended to have your alignment checked on a yearly basis as preventative maintenance. If you hit any potholes or curbs it would be smart to have it checked. It is a good idea to have it checked after you have your tires replaced especially if you had any odd tire wear. Proper alignment can help you get longevity and even wear from your tires, and better safety and control of your vehicle.
If you suspect mold in your home or business-
  • Contact a professional and have them assess the area and write up a detailed plan.
  • If possible, stay out of the affected areas.
  • Turn off the HVAC system and fans.
  • Don't spray bleach or other disinfectants on the mold.
ServPro Of Gresham Logo
Epcot's American Adventure Pavilion is home to an American flag taken from the rubble of the Twin Towers from the 9/11 attack.
Got Heartburn? Try drinking 1 tsp. of raw apple cider vinegar in a glass of water before large meals. It sounds counterintuitive, but it really works for most people.
Dr. Marlena Kennedy - Gresham
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.
STAFF CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT
Change is often “a door closes, a door opens” event. 
 
We have such an event to announce.
 
As of April 1st, Asha Aiello will no longer be the Director of the WorkReady Career Linked Learning program at the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce. She has been offered a remarkable opportunity to work with Associated General Contractors and she accepted the offer. She was not looking to change jobs, they found her. 
 
The WorkReady program started in late 2019, under Asha’s great leadership. While COVID slowed down the original implementation of the program, Asha was able to pivot and continue to develop the program that serves k-12 students. She will be hard to replace but the program is well underway in structure and success.
 
The timeline for Asha’s departure was mutually agreed upon allowing for training time at a later date when a new Director is hired.
 
We will miss Asha and her dedication to business and education. We wish her well in the new opportunity she has been presented.
 
Sincerely,
Lynn Snodgrass
CEO, Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
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"You at 7:22"
Save the Date with the Gresham Area Chamber
April 23rd,
2021
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Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce Pandemic Business Recovery and Resources
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