The Week of 05/18/2021
SEEDS to GROW
The problem with quotes on the internet is you can never be certain they're authentic.

~Abraham Lincoln

Thank you from the Gresham Area Chamber
Thank You
Renewing Members

Advantis Credit Union

Historic Downtown Gresham Business Assoc.

Resolutions

Boccelli's Ristorante

Social Security and Financial Strategies Seminars

Original Roadhouse Grill

Burns Feed Store

Comfort Inn Columbia Gorge Gateway

Lori Stahlman

Spud Monkey's

Gresham Breakfast Lions Club

Center for the Arts Foundation

Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church

Armworks Hand Therapy

Tsuru Island - Gresham Japanese Garden

Spencer Lund Agency in Gresham Oregon
Thank you, Spencer Lund Agency, for letting us use this old AM picture as an example.

This will NOT be the way we pass the mic at the AM on May 21st at Persimmon County Club. Mask up, stay 6 feet apart, and come prepared to network with fellow chamber members. Safety first.  Limited to the first 50 who register.
The Weekly News from the Gresham Area Chamber
Everything from outdoor rehearsals to making costumes. Children and adults continue to be flexible, follow rules, and working hard to participate in theater. Drama, like music, enriches our minds. One of the many local options is Eastside Theater Co. They will be live-streaming performances starting June 1st. Yes, live theater, streaming live.  
Business and Leaders Luncheon
Bobbie Stewart Mercy Corps Northwest
Gresham Area Businesses are OPEN for business
Let’s 'Tap into the Power of Women in Business' TODAY, (Tuesday, May 18th) at 11:30 am at the Business & Leaders Luncheon. Join us via Zoom and hear Bobbie Stewart of Mercy Corps Northwest share their vision of their Women’s Business Center.
VOTE TODAY
Remember to Vote Today, Gresham Area
This Week's AM IN PERSON
Persimmon Country Club
May, 21st, 2021
7:22 AM
"IN PERSON"
500 SE Butler Road, Gresham, OR 97080
- Featuring over 25 new members
- Connecting business and people
- Bring friends, family, and business peers
- We will be observing social distancing with table spacing, 6 ft distance in front of each table, one-way directional traffic, and masks.

Thursday, June 3rd, 2021
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Mountainview Christian Church
1890 NE Cleveland Avenue
Gresham, OR 97030
CHAMBER BUCKS
Two Weeks Left to Earn Chamber Referral Bucks
Two Weeks Remain.
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.
GOOGLE REVIEW REQUEST
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Share your experience on Google. Help other Gresham area businesses find the resources and support you enjoy!
Tips, Tools, & Press Releases
Alpine Classic Trek - Head high above Anchorage on this mountaintop hike. It is Strenuous, five miles but is the top pick for active travelers in search of the most rewarding views.

Cindy Passannante, President, C.P. Trips, Inc., "Your personal, professional Travel Advisor"
What Is a 50/30/20 Budget?
The 50/30/20 budget is an approach that organizes your expenses into three categories: needs, wants, and savings. When using this approach, you allocate 50 percent of your income to your needs, 30 percent to your wants, and 20 percent to savings, investments, and debt repayment. It's a simple way to ensure that you're covering your essentials and making progress toward long-term goals.
What’s in your water? Tap water often contains toxic contaminants like lead, mercury, cadmium, pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics, hormones, and more. These accumulate in the body and can really harm your health. Use a good water filter like Berkey, Clearly Filtered, or even Zero Water to reduce your toxic load.
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
Oregon Ghost Towns: Boyd, Dufur and Friend

Driving through the sun struck wheat fields south of Mosier and The Dalles, it’s nearly impossible to believe that the sculpted chasm of the Columbia River Gorge is anywhere nearby. It’s also hard to believe that the ghost towns dotting the map out here were once bustling farming communities filled with immigrants who, like so many of us, followed their dreams to Oregon.
This information is taken directly from Travel Oregon Website.  
For more Oregon Highlights, visit TravelOregon.com.
Friday AM Meetings

"You at 7:22"
Special Deals During Special Times
To post a special offer, just log into your member portal (at the top of greshamchamber.org) and navigate to Special Deals during Special Times.
Need to Promote Your Event?

List your events with the Chamber.

Log into your member portal (at the top of greshamchamber.org). Once logged in, navigate to events.
Member Job Postings
To post a job opening, just log into your member portal (at the top of greshamchamber.org) and navigate to jobs.
Connect with the Gresham Chamber
Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce | 503-665-1131 | gacc@greshamchamber.org | GreshamChamber.org