The Weekly February 6th, 2024

Advocate. Educate. Collaborate.

Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce in Pictures Sponsored by MEWA

Join us for

Health & Wellness

this week!

If you know an elder, you need to hear this:

"How to Navigate the World of Senior Care"

Planning for your family's elder care starts with a clear understanding of their wishes and how best to apply their resources as they age. A higher quality of life for the whole family can be a direct result of good planning. Judith will provide information on the many levels of care available and how best to access them.

Judith O’Connell, owner and founder of Mt. Hood Senior Solutions truly enjoys supporting our community with a variety of care needs. Providing “Life Enriching Care” is where Judith’s passion lies. Now owning 5 businesses, all assisting our disabled population, she is truly making a difference in our community. As the need grows for senior placement assistance, the idea for a local senior housing referral business bloomed.

Health & Wellness

Tuesday, February 8th, 2024

7:30-8:45AM

Location:

Mt. Hood Adult Day Center

376 NE 219th Avenue

Health & Wellness is sponsored by Vancouver Clinic - Gresham Square

The Business Excellence Awards are Coming!

Celebrate Excellence

Nominate A Chamber Business for an Award Today!

The anticipation is building as the annual Business Excellence Awards draws near.

This is your chance to shine the spotlight on a Chamber business that has gone above and beyond, making a significant impact on our hearts and minds.

Do you know a business that deserves recognition for its excellence in innovation, customer service, community involvement, or any other remarkable aspect? Now is the time to nominate them for an award! (click the link below) Your nomination could be the catalyst that propels them to well-deserved acclaim.

**All nominations need to be received no later than February 23,2024.

Reserve your table now (click here to register) and join us on March 21, 2024 as we honor the exceptional achievements of businesses that have left an indelible mark on our community.

Thank you to all of our sponsors that help make this event possible!

CLICK HERE For BEA Nomination Forms!

Help us find the GEMS of Gresham!

Shine a Spotlight

Nominate a Gresham Community Member for Recognition!

In the vibrant tapestry of Gresham's community, there are countless individuals who quietly but profoundly shape the essence of our city. From the unsung heroes to the everyday champions, their contributions enrich the lives of those around them. Now, it's time to shine a spotlight on these remarkable individuals and celebrate their impact.

Do you know someone in the Gresham community who embodies the spirit of compassion, resilience, creativity, or service? Whether it's a dedicated volunteer, an innovative entrepreneur, a compassionate neighbor, an outstanding student, or anyone else who makes Gresham a better place to live, work, and play, we want to hear about them!

Nominate a member of the Gresham community for recognition, and they could be featured in one of twelve professionally produced videos that showcases the great things they do. This is your opportunity to honor someone whose actions inspire others and exemplify the values that make Gresham a unique and vibrant community.

Once selected, their story will be shared, allowing everyone to see why Gresham is such a special place to call home.

Nominate someone today and let's celebrate the remarkable individuals who make our community shine!

Community Spotlight is Sponsored by Gresham Sanitary Service Inc.

Email Your CS Nominations to [email protected] by clicking HERE!

February 9th, 2024

Gresham Biscuits Café

Location:

Gresham Biscuits Café

1905 NE Division

Gresham, OR 97030

DO NOT PARK in the 7-11 lot (will be towed),

also not in front of restaurant. Please park in golf course lot.

Tow Guys LLC

Central Electronic Alarm, Inc.

Gresham Sanitary Service Inc.

I & H Construction

Kingdom Wealth Group LLC

Walker Travel and Cruises

Gresham Historical Society & Museum

Eastco Diversified Services

Keeping your own bookkeeping up-to-date?

Have at least half-year reviews done by a professional to keep you from running into major issues come tax filing time.

Making Your House Cozy

Having houseplants add health, beauty, and character to your home. Spider plants and pothos are both easy to care for and propagate. Succulents are also popular and require less attention. Plants also make great housewarming gifts!

Learn Basic Local Phrases: While English is widely spoken, learning a few basic phrases in the local language can go a long way. Locals appreciate the effort, and it can enhance your overall travel experience. Grazie 😉

Performance Reviews: Conduct regular performance evaluations to provide constructive feedback and set clear goals for employee growth.

STAND PROPERLY TIP #2

You can shift weight to your heels instead of your toes or from your left foot to your right foot. Use core muscles and engage your abs to support your spine even more.

Twitter Pinpointing: Use Twitter Lists to organize your feed. It's like having front-row seats at a comedy show, only with tweets. Stay in the loop and engage with the content that matters most to you!

When dining out, choose local restaurants, and promote local products in your business to keep money circulating within your community.

Will You Share Your Wisdom?

Remember to keep it to 40 words or less.

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

Did you complete the Friday AM Survey from last week? If not, you still have time! CLICK HERE -- we'd love your feedback (2-3 minutes or less).

SWEET SPOTS FOR SLEDDING AND TUBING

Bundle up and head out to the mountains for a day of snow-filled fun.

Some years are better than others for snowfall in Oregon. Even if the time isn’t right for skiing and snowboarding, sledding and tubing are guaranteed ways to have a blast in the snow. Here are a few of the sweetest spots.

Snow tubing on Mt. Hood and Willamette Valley

What makes sliding down the slopes in a giant tube even more thrilling? How about 600,000 LED lights, laser light shows and rocking music? “The World’s Only Cosmic Tubing™” is offered at the Snow Tube and Adventure Park at Mt. Hood’s Skibowl, bringing an adrenaline rush and party-like atmosphere to tubers of all ages. During the day, the more daring can try the Extreme Tube Hill when conditions allow, and little ones will enjoy the Kiddie Tube Hill as well as the indoor two-story Super Play Zone, Kids Tubing Carousel, Frosty’s Playland and mini z snowmobiles, open weekends and during the holidays.

The sno-parks east of Eugene, in the Willamette National Forest, are ripe for off-the-beaten-path adventure. One of the best is Salt Creek Sno-Park, on Highway 58, 21 miles east of Oakridge, with facilities to keep everyone comfortable for the day. There are restrooms, a plowed parking lot and a small maintained sledding hill. There’s so much raw, pristine beauty that it’s like being swallowed up by a Thomas Kinkade painting.

Learn More at Travel Oregon

This information is taken directly from Travel Oregon Website.

For more Oregon Highlights, visit TravelOregon.com.