The Week of November 7th, 2023

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Did You Know?

Do you know about the Chamber Bucks Program?? It is an exciting initiative that allows current members to earn tangible rewards by referring new members to the chamber. You can earn $25 in Chamber Bucks for every referral. They can be used toward your membership dues or advertising opportunities, helping to maximize your membership. It is a win-win! Congratulations to Jeremy Buck with CCB Insurance Services LLC and Shannon Chisom with SRC Community Consulting, LLC for referring new members and earning Chamber Bucks at last week's Friday AM networking last week!

Fall Expo - Come Check it Out!!

The Fall Expo is not just an event; it's a window into the dynamic and evolving world of local businesses. It's a chance to support your community, engage with your neighbors, and perhaps find new favorites to patronize. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with the heartbeat of your local business community. It’s free to attend, so we will see you there!



Fall Chamber Expo Information

Stay for the Unofficial Happy Hour!

After a day of networking and exploring the various booths, it's time to unwind and connect on a more personal level at the Gateway Gresham Elks Lodge #1805.

The Unofficial Happy Hour is where the magic happens. Gather with like-minded individuals and strike up conversations, discuss potential collaborations, and simply enjoy the relaxed and social atmosphere. See you there!

Learn More About Unofficial Happy Hour

Learn at Lunch - What's the buzz?

Be sure to register for our next Learn at Lunch one week from today and invite your friends and neighbors, because the future of our community is looking brighter than ever! We will be hearing from Ryan Sturley, Director of Real Estate and Development, with College Housing Northwest (CHNW) about how the former Pony Soldier Hotel is set to be reborn as a vibrant hub of low cost/no cost college housing. This development is not just a fresh coat of paint; it's a great investment in our community's future.

Learn More & Register for Learn at Lunch


No Friday Meeting


Friday, November 10th, 2023

Salvador Blume Commercial


Express Employment Professionals

Gresham Biscuits Cafe

Clear Creek Events

Organically Grown Company

Gresham Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Tips, Tools, & Press Releases

To strengthen your brand, maintain a consistent image across all platforms, use storytelling to convey your mission, and actively engage with your audience on social media. Consistency and authenticity go a long way in brand development.

Selling Your Home?

You can hire someone to stage your home or you can stage it yourself. It must be extremely clean and mostly empty. New towels and bed linens look clean and fresh. Limit furniture and artwork. Becky Wilson - Premier Property Group, LLC.

Oregon Equal Pay Act prohibits wage disparities among protected classes. Remember to regularly review pay scales to ensure compliance.

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Northwest Reverse Mortgage Logo

Can I make some/any monthly mortgage payments while I’m still working to protect/ build my equity?  Yes. With reverse mortgages, payments are optional. You can make payments in the amount and frequency of your choosing if you like but monthly mortgage payments are never required.

Did you know Regenerative therapies can help with partially torn tendons, cartilage regeneration, bursitis, and even neuropathy? 


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Creating Reels for Business: **CTA Brilliance:** End with a clear call-to-action, directing viewers to your website,

product, or contact information.

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Will You Share Your Wisdom?


Remember to keep it to 40 words or less.

Click Here to Email Your Tips, Tools, and Press Releases
Travel Oregon

Head Outdoors for Epic Views and Mountain Bike Trails

Around Sandy you’ll find plenty of opportunities to get outside — whether you’re a weekend warrior who’s at the trailhead by sunrise or a nature lover in search of more leisurely walks or rides.


Family-friendly adventures await along the 10-mile Easy, Breezy, Sandy, a popular bike route that begins and ends in downtown Sandy. Along the way, riders of all skill levels enjoy views from Jonsrud Viewpoint and along Tickle Creek. Much of the ride is paved, but areas along the creek are packed gravel. Pro tip: Cyclists can find a bike station stocked with repair tools and a bike pump behind Sandy City Hall in the heart of downtown.


Jonsrud Viewpoint Park offers short walks with a view of Mt. Hood from an overlook mere steps from the parking area; enjoy unfettered views of Oregon’s tallest peak while the Sandy River snakes through its namesake valley below. Interpretive panels explain Oregon Trail-era history and identify some of the sights before you. Be sure to check out the special color blind-adapted scenic viewer that enhances color-blind visitors’ experience seeing the colors of nature. It’s one of the first parks in the U.S. to offer this technology. 


Sandy River Park is located almost directly below Jonsrud Viewpoint Park — and has roughly 2 miles of hiking paths through a forest of cedar and Douglas fir. In October and early November, head to Cedar Creek and the Sandy River to watch spawning salmon swim upstream and begin the magical life cycle anew.


For hearty mountain bikers, Sandy is synonymous with the Sandy Ridge Trail System. Just 13 miles east of town on Highway 26, riders love shredding nearly 20 miles of expertly designed, award-winning paths that cut through lush forests of Douglas fir, western red cedar and mountain hemlock. Some of the more challenging routes are outfitted with short jumps, berms, rock gardens and other obstacles for thrills around every bend.

Learn More at Travel Oregon

This information is taken directly from Travel Oregon Website.  

For more Oregon Highlights, visit TravelOregon.com.

Mark Your Calendar

November 17th, 2023

Annual

Membership Meeting


The Salvation Army Gresham Corps

473 SE 194th Avenue

Portland OR 97233




November 24th, 2023

No Friday meeting in observance of Thanksgiving Day.


Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! We're so thankful to have you as part of the best chamber in the Northwest!



December 1st, 2023


The Gresham Historical Society & Museum

473 SE 194th Avenue

Portland OR 97233




*The Friday AM on November 17th is the ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING where you'll be invited to cast your vote for new board members! Don't miss it!

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Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce

1005 North Main Avenue, Suite 101 | Gresham, OR 97030

(503) 665-1131

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