- Your Weekly Gresham Area Chamber E-Blast

The Week of 04/06/2021

SEEDS to GROW

The only thing worse than an alarm going off is one that doesn't.

Lynn Snodgrass | CEO

Thank You

Renewing Members

McMenamins Edgefield

American Medical Response Northwest

Ambleside Meals On Wheels People

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 1^st and ends midnight May 31^st.

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.

Email Your New Member Leads

Chamber in Pictures sponsored by Metro East Web Academy

Try Local First was a Ball! Bowling ball, that is.

Thanks Amanda Garcia, Northwest Accounting Partners, and Jolie Phanton, Mt. Hood Hospice for attending and bringing others with you.

Mt. Hood Lanes, Inc. has been closed for practically the entire year. It was good to see the facility being used.

Learn More About Try Local First

My Father's House New and Former Executive Directors

Non-profits have had to navigate many speed bumps this past year but they were able to pivot and continue to be successful. My Father's House, A Community Shelter didn’t let a “little” pandemic stop them from big changes. Congrats Andrea Picket, the new Executive Director of My Father’s House who replaces Founder (and Queen) Cathe Wiese. Check out the websites of all of our non-profits for upcoming fundraising opportunities.

View All Non-Profit Civic Chamber Members

Anxious to get back in-person?

Anxious about staying safe?

Go slow? Speed up? Either way stay safe.

We are taking baby steps to be back in person. Upcoming in-person events:

Inspire Life Chiropractic, Dr. McCartney Goff, Ribbon Cutting and Open House (4/7)
State Farm - Rob Hendrickson Agency, Ribbon Cutting (4/16)
Friday AM and Ribbon Cutting Metro East Web Academy (4/23)

Masks, Social Distancing, and Attendance Limits for indoor events are among the safety measures we will be enforcing. Check the event calendar for date, time, and location details.

Click to View Event Calendar

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Watching Business Bills for the Gresham Area

OREGON STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE gives these bills a thumbs up or thumbs down:

👎 Increasing taxes on small business (SB 139)

👍 Increase funding for community colleges to support workforce development

👍 Adjusting Unemployment tax rates due to the mass exit of employees during COVID shut down creating hikes in experience ratings (HB 3389)

👎 Taxing PPP loans (HB 2253 & HB 2457)

Join Zoom Meeting

This Week's AM on Zoom

All About Adventure Excursions

Friday, April 9th, 2021

7:22 AM

View Friday AM "Via Zoom" Details

Tips, Tools, & Press Releases

If you suspect mold -

Don't touch or disturb the mold.
Don't blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth.
Don't attempt to dry the area yourself.

The Hawaiian Islands:

Looking for a place to hike on Oahu? Head to Koko Head Crater Trail, with railway ties stacked as stairs, and climb up the side of the mountain for spectacular views.

C.P. Trips, Inc. Cindy Passannante

Did you know that many medications can deplete vitamins and minerals from the body? B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin E are the most common nutrients drained by medications. Make sure your nutrients are covered!

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 Birding for Beginners

During the global pandemic, going outside to enjoy nature and the fresh air has felt more essential than ever. Now may just be the perfect time to take up the meditative, educational and inclusive hobby.