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Recognition of Members
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We would like to recognize these renewing members and ask that you
use their services whenever possible!
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CHILDREN'S EASTER PARTY
The annual children's Easter party will be held on
Saturday, April 15th from 1-3PM.
There will be an
Easter Egg Hunt, games, prizes and refreshments.
Please come and join in the fun and meet the
Easter Bunny. Everyone is welcome!
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Newsletter for March 29th - April 5th 2017
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Ribbon Cutting 
Grocery Outlet, Happy Valley
Thursday, March 30th 10:00 am -11:00 am
Join us to welcome our newest member Grocery Outlet at this Ribbon Cutting! Lunch provided with a $10 purchase from 11 am - 2 pm.
The Grand Opening will be on Saturday, April 1st at 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome!
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AM Business Connection
City of Gladstone
hosted at Latus Motors
Friday, March 31st 7:30-9:00 am
Latus Motors
870 E Berkeley St,
Gladstone, OR 97027
Join us at Latus Motors as the City of Gladstone hosts this ABC. Meet Gladstone's new Mayor and hear all that is coming up this summer! All are welcome!
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Public Policy Team Meeting 
Monday, April 3rd 11:45 am -1:15 pm
Clackamas Fire Mt. Scott Station
9339 SE Causey Ave
Happy Valley, OR 97086
Speaker 1: Rick Gruen, Manager w/ County Parks & Forest and Forest Economic Development - Rick will present on Cross Laminated Timber, emerging industry trends, forest management & forest policies associated with this proposed project. Rick will also talk about the recently submitted project to US Forest Service that focuses on the concept of "purpose-driven" timber sales as way to mitigate current forest management policies while also increasing the supply of raw materials (logs) flowing into the mills from our federally owned forest lands. There are some significant economic impacts that would have positive benefits to both urban and rural communities resulting from an increased supply of timber and timber revenues received by Oregon counties.
Speaker 2: Brooke Berglund, Business & Labor Outreach Mgr w/ Port of Portland.
Brooke will be presenting on the acquisition of Terminal 6 and their new strategy to restore carrier service for Oregon and Pacific NW shippers.
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Your Chamber Legislative Updates
Chamber Day at the Capitol was insightful and we truly appreciate our Legislators that took time out of their busy day to meet with us: Senators Lee Beyer, Ted Ferrioli, Betsy Johnson, Chuck Thompsen and Representatives Mike McLane, Bill Kennemer, Julie Parrish & Mark Meek.
Five representatives of this Chamber were present and I also thank you for taking the time to go with us to represent North Clackamas! YOUR support means everything! Mile Fiberglass, Blount, Double J Construction, AMR and Ernie Platt.
OSCC Week 8 update encapsulates almost everything that we heard and talked about! Well almost! They are still working on the budget and asking our State to "stop spending what you don't have" and it is being made abundantly clear that our State is still trying to be the "HR department" to our business community!
Predictive Scheduling - SB 828; still a monster we need to defeat! Removes all flexibility for - any and all - employers who currently have flexible work schedules with their employee's. Yes, ALL employer's.
Paid Family Leave - House Bill 3087; proposes a new 1% tax (combined) on employer & employee's. The funds go into a pool - when it runs out it runs out. So employee's who have paid their .5% tax into it - by time you need it and want to use it - it may have already run out! What??!!!
"Pay Equity" Bill - HB2005; isn't there already a law on discriminating against this? Do we need a new law to help make trial lawyers rich?
Senate Bill 984; would overturn BOLI's recent interpretation that manufacturing employers are subject to both the state's 10-hour daily overtime rate and the federal 40-hour weekly overtime rate.
Senate Bill 997; penalize employers with 50 or more employees if any employees working 20 or more hours per week are not privately covered with employer-sponsored health insurance.
Senate Bill 487; This bill increases non-economic damage awards in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. It will have major repercussions on health care providers as well as the commercial liability market.
Senate Bill 1034;
This bill will help Oregonian college graduates burdened by student debt. The "Millennial Education Act" fixes Oregon's tax code to make student debt payments completely tax-free.
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Chamber Tourism Grant Applications now being accepted for
Community Programs! 
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 2ND
Each year the Chamber's Tourism committee reviews applications for the $20,000 grant that the Chamber is gifted from the CPP. We are honored to be
able to support our communities and the amazing tourism events that they put on each year. The application process has been streamlined and is now online.
All details are attached in the reference document but if you have questions, please feel free to phone the Chamber office.
We look forward to supporting community projects in 2017.
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Take advantage of this great opportunity to Join Costco!
Become a new Executive, Business or Gold Star Member
by May 28th, 2017 and receive a Costco Cash Card when you do! (
see details here).
Simply print and bring (or show on your mobile device) this offer to the
Membership Counter: 13130 SE 84th Ave, Clackamas
Or, bring it to a Costco near you!
Call 503-794-5504 if you have any questions, or to schedule an appointment for a representative
to visit your business and personally sign up interested employees.
We'll even bring some treats to share!
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Sunnyside Vision Source
has been a leading provider of optometry services and vision care products in the Clackamas community since 1991.
Our experienced eye doctors offer comprehensive vision exams and specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide array of eye diseases, conditions, and problems. We use advanced diagnostic technology to diagnose and manage glaucoma, cataract, retinal and corneal diseases at all levels of care with instruments such as Optos, ultra-wide digital retinal imaging (optomap.com), CIRRUS™ HD-OCT and Humphrey® perimetry. As well as advanced vision correction products, and are committed to improving the quality of life through enhanced vision.
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Member Events and Specials
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Exceed Purchases Much Needed Van with Wheelchair Lift
Thanks to all your financial support, Exceed Enterprises now has a 2017 Ford Transit van with a wheelchair lift.
Exceed collected $24,490 in donations to help pay for the much needed addition to our fleet. The van has seating for eight including the driver and one wheelchair. Or it can accommodate two wheelchairs if needed. The van features vinyl seating for easy cleaning, non-slip flooring and a backup alarm system with a rearview camera with viewing screen in the rearview mirror.
The new van is being used to transport individuals to different volunteer opportunities and social events. The van also allows staff to provide reliable transportation to and from work sites such as Coca-Cola, Georgia Pacific and Compass.
"The state is emphasizing integrated employment where supported workers interact with others in a work environment," said Interim CEO Ken Fosheim. "This new van will help us transport more people to more opportunities in the community."
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Children's Center Honors recognizes regional and national champions working to eliminate child abuse and neglect. This community-building evening, during Child Abuse Prevention month, honors friends and advocates in the field of child abuse intervention and prevention.
Thursday, April 6, 2017
World of Speed Museum
Wilsonville, Oregon
Sponsor & Honoree Private Reception - 6:00pm
Program - 7:30pm
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Community News and Events
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For more information, please email Lori Hall or call 503-594-3162.
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2017 Spring Career Fair hosted by Clackamas Community College
Registration is now open for the 2017 Spring Career Fair hosted by Clackamas Community College, in partnership with WorkSource Clackamas. The Career Fair will be held Tuesday, April 18th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm in the Gregory Forum at the Oregon City Campus.
Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with hundreds of students, alumni and local job seekers, register today! This all-industry Career Fair is open to companies or organizations with current or anticipated job and/or internship openings.
For more information, or to register, visit: Employer Registration & Event Details
Early-bird registration ends Friday, March 10th.
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Oregon City Chamber of Commerce, Amber Holveck has tendered resignation
As the Chair of the Board it is with mixed emotions I share that after nearly twelve years as Executive Director with the Oregon City Chamber of Commerce, Amber Holveck has tendered her resignation.
We are excited that she and her family will be making a move back to her childhood home near Roseburg, OR. Her husband is following his love of teaching back into the classroom and together will begin taking over her family's farm.
Her anticipated departure is expected June 30, 2017. The Board of Directors is developing a plan for a smooth transition for our members, staff and community partners. We will keep you posted regarding our search for a new Executive Director.
As you can imagine there is a significant transition before us. Your Chamber Board of Directors and staff will need your support, encouragement and understanding during this transition. Please volunteer whenever you can! We have several opportunities now and throughout the summer - City Walk, Golf Scramble, Oregon Trail Bike & Brew, and more.
Finally, the Oregon City Chamber Board of Directors and I wish Amber and her family all the best for a prosperous future!
Warm regards,
Susan Perry
Chair of the Board
If you have questions please email Susan at
susanperry@cbseal.com.
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Metro's Equitable Housing Initiative and Related Metro Program Activities
Metro is currently working with the recipients of seven equitable housing grants approved by the Metro Council in December 2016 to formalize project scopes and timelines.
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ODOT 82nd Avenue Projects -SE Lindy Street to Mount Scott Creek Bridge
SE 82nd Avenue is an important transportation route that serves the Clackamas Regional Center, an area heavily used by commuters and shoppers. The highway needs to be repaved and also lacks sidewalks and sidewalk ramps at several major intersections. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will improve SE 82nd Avenue between SE Lindy Street and Mount Scott Creek Bridge for all users by repaving the highway and installing sidewalk ramps at intersections to make it easier for everyone to get where they need to go. READ ARTICLE
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Boards of Directors approve strategic partnership between North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District and North Clackamas School District
Public hearing on April 20 may determine future of historic landmark house
Full Press Release
NCPRD honored with financial reporting award
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You may be eligible for a RiverHealth Stewardship Program GRANT! 
The RiverHealth Stewardship Program (RHSP) grants support community groups, businesses, and property owners who want to improve the health of watersheds within the surface water areas served by Water Environment Services (WES). RHSP grants can provide up to $30,000 per applicant for projects that protect and enhance these watersheds.
The objective of the program is to improve watershed health.
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Chamber Golf Sponsorships
Available
"First Drink's on Us" Sponsor: $1,000
~Logo on drink ticket given to every golfer!
Score Card Sponsor: $500
~Logo on every score card!
Pro Hole Sponsor: $500
~Host the Pro Hole!
Flag Sponsor (Front 9): $500
~Logo on all green Flags!
Hole in One: $350
~Host the Hole in One Hole!
Women's Long Drive: $250
~Host the hole...who will win this year?
Tee Sponsor: $200
~Host a tee!
First come, first serve
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Goodwill Career Center is offering free Microsoft Office Classes to the community. Classes start every week and include Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Call or visit a Career Center near you to enroll.
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Worksource Clackamas
Employment Workshops
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Golf Cart Sponsors
Dinner Sponsor
Award Sponsor
Sand Sponsor
Driving Range Sponsor
Lunch Sponsor
Putting Contest Sponsor
Hole in One Sponsors
Flag Sponsor
Men's Long Drive Sponsor
KP Sponsors
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