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Greetings from the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Before we close the book on 2025, we wanted to share a look back at some of the highlights and accomplishments over the year.
Thank you for your membership in the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce, and for being a part of our incredible local business community!
| | 50 FRIDAY MORNING NETWORKINGS | | |
Members and guests gathered for Friday Morning Networking (with an occasional after-hours event) 50 weekly times last year. Four of these were multi-chamber, and one was the 2025 Mayor’s Business Breakfast. Attendance ranged from 60 to 140.
Thank you for welcoming us at your businesses in 2025:
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All of these were made possible by our amazing Chamber Ambassadors; thank you for all you have done to create a warm and welcoming environment, everywhere you go!
Our 2026 calendar is booked through the Spring, and dates Summer and beyond are filling up fast. If you'd like to host a Friday Morning Networking, email us soon (info@lake-oswego.com).
| | The community joined us in celebrating 16 Ribbon Cuttings in 2025: | | JOIN US! Our first ribbon cutting in 2026 is January 14, 5:00 PM at Maven Wigs (14547 Westlake Dr., Suite A, Lake Oswego). | | |
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Our newsletter was sent every Tuesday this year. You can view an archive on our website [link]. The newsletter averages 750-850 opens every week.
Each Visionary and Corporate-level member was featured at least once in 2025 as the Newsletter Sponsor, and all were linked each week at the end of the newsletter.
Our Visionary- and Corporate-level members also had the opportunity to send one business exclusive email to our subscribers.
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Email matt@lake-oswego.com if you would like to receive a regular notice for these meetings:
Downtown Business Group
This group of downtown business representatives meets the second Thursday of each month from 9-10 AM. This is a hybrid meeting (Zoom and in person). The group reorganized in 2025 and will continue to meet in 2026. If you would like to be on a regular notification list, email matt@lake-oswego.com
Lake Grove Business Group
This group has became part of the Chamber in 2022, but had a very long history prior. Lake Grove business representatives meet monthly at Babica Hen on the first Tuesday of the month from 7:30 – 8:30 AM. In 2026, only Chamber members may attend this meeting, but members may bring guests. New businesses can attend twice without being members.
West End Business Group
Started in March, 2025, this group meets in a different location each month on the third Thursday from 7:30 to 9 AM. Guest speakers are featured. The group now averages 20 attendees per month.
COMING SOON IN 2026:
LO Tech Connect launches the third Tuesday of every month from 4:30-6 PM starting January 20th. The location changes monthly so please watch the newsletter for the monthly location. This group is designed for individuals who work in the tech sector to be able to meet and network with others in this sector.
Young Professionals Lake Oswego (YPLO) launches the second Tuesday of every month from 3:30-5 PM starting February 10th. The location changes monthly so please watch the newsletter for the monthly location. This group is designed to connect young people at the beginning of their careers to other young professionals working or living in the Lake Oswego area.
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- Staff and/or Government Affairs committee members monitored City Council meetings throughout the year
- Thank you, Anastasia Yu Meisner and Ken Sandblast for taking on the co-chairs of the Government Affairs committee. Thank you to past chair Linda Ganzini.
- Thank you to our committee of Paul Glass, Jay Hamachek, Karen Jacobsen, Rob LeChevallier, Doug Cushing, Marcia Kies, and Nina Carlson.
- Chamber members are invited to attend Government Affairs meetings, but only committee members may vote. If you would like to be included on the notification list, email matt@lake-oswego.com
- 2026 will include interviews and endorsements for the Clackamas County Commission and the LO City Council.
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The Chamber is fiscally sound:
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470 members (see them all in our online directory), an increase from last year
- Our member software was transitioned to ChamberMate in January, 2025, which helped to streamline our billing process and make online payment easier for our members.
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Members manage their account details and pay annual dues online through ChamberMate's Member Portal, which is accessed through a link in the upper-right corner of our home page. (Need help accessing your account? Email matt@lake-oswego.com.)
- Get the most from your membership by completing and maintaining your business details through the Member Portal. This includes your business description, which helps potential customers locate you through keyword searches. Include your social media accounts as well; it helps us when tagging you in posts!
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The Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce has a long history of developing strong leaders in our community.
Leadership Lake Oswego has been helping leaders create the conditions for success since 1985. Congratulations to the Class of 2025 (not all pictured):
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Under the direction of Christopher Boyer (Academy of Modern Martial Arts), the Leadership Lake Oswego (LLO) program kicks off each year with a Meet and Greet in August, followed by the first meeting in September. They meet once/month for nine months, followed by a Graduation in June.
Most students describe the meaningful relationships made in the class as one of the most valuable benefits of LLO. You spend time with other local leaders from all walks of life that you may not have been exposed to in any other way.
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The Business Leadership Development program is designed to deepen the impact and influence our members have within their organizations. Interactive sessions are once a month for 6 hours, January - June. The lead facilitator & sponsor, Heather Graves-Ramsey (Coach to Brilliance), has designed and delivered similar programs for chambers and member associations across the country. Each session is co-facilitated with experts in the content areas:
- Leadership Styles & Intention
- Motivating Self & Others
- Pulling vs. Pushing Conversations
- Creating Inclusive Environments
- Managing Change
- Maximizing Your Impact
NOW IS THE TIME TO REGISTER for the Business Leadership Development Class of 2026. The deadline has been extended to January 10th. Class begins January 21st.
| | BUSINESS LO PODCAST IS A HIT | | |
The Business LO Podcast was launched in the Summer of 2024, with new episodes released on the first of each month. Each episode of Business LO gives insider information to the local business community and the neighbors who support them. This podcast is the go-to for the must-dos for your business success here in Lake Oswego.
Business LO podcast episodes were downloaded over 1300 times last year. The most listened-to episode in 2025 was March's featuring Mayor Joe Buck.
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Behind Lake Oswego's Business Boom: A Conversation with Matt Evans [link]
December 1st, 2025 | 28:50 | E25
Empowering Lake Oswego: Connecting with a Life Plan Community [link]
November 1st, 2025 | 19:45 | E24
Empowering Leaders: Insights from the Business Leadership Development Program [link]
October 1st, 2025 | 26:01 | E22
Insurance Made Possible: Understanding Group Health Benefits for Small Businesses [link]
September 1st, 2025 | 18:51 | E21
Leadership Lake Oswego: Knowledge Informs, Relationships Transform [link]
August 1st, 2025 | 20:21 | E19
Why Beautification Matters: Flowers, Pollinators, and the Big Picture [link]
July 1st, 2025 | 25:41 | E15
Being in Business for Decades: Longevity and Succession Plans [link]
June 1st, 2025 | 28:04 | E14
Loud and Local: Boosting Our Businesses Through Local Media [link]
May 1st, 2025 | 26:40 | E13
Building Better Together- A Conversation with Community Award Winners [link]
April 1st, 2025 | 18:19 | E11
Business LO and Mayor Joe Buck [link]
March 1st, 2025 | 34:11 | E10
Weathering the Storm- Why Businesses Close [link]
February 1st, 2025 | 21:29 | E9
Prepare, Protect: LO's Disaster Readiness & Community Safety [link]
January 1st, 2025 | 17:46 | E8
| In addition to our regularly scheduled episodes, SPONSORED episodes provided an opportunity for our member businesses to reach a new audience with a professionally-produced episode. Sponsored episodes are listed on our Business LO podcast page and can be searched for and streamed on your favorite podcasting platform. | |
LOSD Bond - What's in it for Your Business (with Coach to Brilliance's Heather Graves-Ramsey) [link]
October 17th, 2025 | 15:46 | E23
The Art of Aging Gracefully - Dr. Vila and Portland Face Doctor [link]
August 12th, 2025 | 20:05 | E20
Functional Medicine in Lake Oswego: Reshaping Primary Care with OnePeak Medical [link]
July 23rd, 2025 | 19:06 | E18
Tools for Wellness- IV Hydration and Wellness Shots from Maxem Health Urgent Care [link]
July 10th, 2025 | 14:09 | E17
5 Estate Planning Myths with Anastasia Yu Meisner, Attorney [link]
July 3rd, 2025 | 18:20 | E16
The Power of Partnership: Oswego Wealth Management [link]
April 18th, 2025 | 11:56 | E12
| | 2025 SOCIAL MEDIA SUMMARY | | |
FACEBOOK
- 2,629 Current Followers (256 new in 2025)
- 160 photos posted
- 24 reels posted
- 18 stories posted (does not include member stories shared from IG and pushed to FB)
- 284,212 Views
- 6,547 Interactions
- 8,583 Profile visits
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INSTAGRAM
- 1,892 Current Followers (637 new in 2025)
- 250 posts (does not distinguish between photos or reels)
- 500 stories (includes member posts that we shared)
- 170,548 Views
- 4,935 Interactions
- 3,879 Profile visits
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Top 3 Most Viewed Posts on Facebook in 2025
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Holiday Boat Parade
Reel Posted 12/20/25
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Wine Walk Best Dressed
Photo Posted 10/6/2025
| | Board of Directors Retreat Carousel Posted 10/24/25 | | |
Top 3 Most Viewed Posts on Instagram in 2025
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Third Thursday Oct. Promo
Photo Posted 10/14/2025
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Wine Walk: House of Rose
Photo posted 10/1/2025
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Holiday Boat Parade
Reel Posted 12/20/2025
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Top 3 Most Viewed Videos on our YouTube Channel in 2025
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Ribbon Cutting at
The Black Wine Market
Posted 3/11/25
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Ribbon Cutting at
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Posted 5/30/25
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Ribbon Cutting at
Visiting Angels
Posted 9/22/25
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Top 3 Most Viewed Shorts on our YouTube Channel in 2025
(click the image to watch the short on YouTube)
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Congrats to Heather Graves-Ramsey for Leading Successful LOSD Bond Campaign
Posted 11/4/25
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Jana Powell (Vibrant Table) invites New Members to Welcome Reception during Networking
Posted 8/26/25
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Mrs. Oregon speaks at Networking on LOPD Foundation, and human trafficking
Posted 6/27/25
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THANK YOU 2025 EVENT SPONSORS
Reserve your 2026 sponsorship now!
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MAYOR'S BUSINESS BREAKFAST [event website]
Beacon
CHAMBER HONORS (aka COMMUNITY AWARDS) [event website]
Umpqua Bank (now Columbia Bank) - Returning 2026 Title Sponsor
Buckley Law
John & Lisa Wendland
Jordan Ramis
Studio B Photography & Gallery
Ironlight
Fusion 5 Media
Lake Oswego Review
C'EST WHAT? Wine and Sensory
Glow Gifts + Candle Studio
HOP AT THE HUNT [event website]
Kelly's Pepper Jelly & Preserves
Lakeside Heating & Cooling
Grocery Outlet Tigard
OnPoint Community Credit Union
Farmers Insurance
Lake Oswego Review
New Mom School
Community Montessori School
OREGON WINE WALK [event website]
Willamette Cascade Wealth Management
Waldman & James Realty Group at KW Portland Premiere
The Good Vibes Tour
The Stafford Lake Oswego
Lake Grove Dental
Lakeside Heating & Cooling
The Whitehouse Collection
Lake Oswego Review
Merry Maids
Orangetheory Fitness
Travel & Cruise Desk
WELLNESS FAIR [event website]
Regence Health Plans
Prime IV Hydration and Wellness
LAKE OSWEGO WINE WALK [event website]
Harnish Company Realtors - Returning 2026 Title Sponsor
Aldrich
Oswego Wealth Management
The Windward
The Stafford
The Good Vibes Tour
C'EST WHAT? Wine and Sensory
Lake Oswego Review
Travel & Cruise Desk
Visiting Angels
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING FESTIVAL [event website]
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
Gracious Care Hospice
Lakeside Heating & Cooling
Nicoletta's Table
OnPoint Community Credit Union
Travel & Cruise Desk
Visiting Angels - Returning 2026 Sponsor
CHAMBER MEMBER HOLIDAY RECEPTION [event website]
Beacon Lake Oswego/Ironlight
Fischer Family Law
Anastasia Yu Meisner
Visiting Angels
Modern Chiropractic
Marcia Kies, Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
| | HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE STAFF | | |
Reflecting on all we accomplished together with you last year has our minds spinning. Big events like the Community Awards, Hop at the Hunt, two Wine Walks, a Wellness Fair, Third Thursdays... the list goes on and on. New software, new website... AND... an office move in March. We are enjoying 148 B Avenue, counting the days for the new coffee shop next door to open!
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Thank you to all who stopped by our Open House on Friday. We look forward to another exciting year!
Pictured left to right: Jen Petersen (Communications), Liz Hartman (CEO), Joyce Handa (Membership Sales), and Matt Evans (Economic Development, Membership Services).
| | UPCOMING NETWORKING AND EVENTS | | |
Subject to change. A complete list of Chamber events with details and registration (where applicable) is available on our website. Members can add events to the Chamber's public website calendar through the member portal.
Questions? Email info@lake-oswego.com or call us at 503-636-3634.
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Friday Morning Networking:
7:45 - 9 AM ("program" begins at 8:15) unless otherwise noted
- 1/9, 7:30 - 9:15 AM, Multi-Chamber Networking Event at AC HOTEL by Marriott (14811 Kruse Oaks Dr, Lake Oswego). $5 fee. Register here.
- 1/16 at CliftonLarsonAllen (5335 Meadows Rd, #300)
- 1/23 Vogelaar Advising and Rooted Accounting & CFO Solutions, hosting at First Citizens Bank (15700 Boones Ferry Road)
- 1/30, 7:30 - 9 AM, Mayor's Business Breakfast, pre-registration required, space is limited. There will be no day-of sales. Chamber Members $20 per person, all others $35 per person. Register here.
Ribbon Cuttings (all are encouraged to join us in welcoming new businesses to the community):
- 1/14, 5 PM RIBBON CUTTING at Maven Wigs (14547 Westlake Dr)
Committee and Task Force Meetings (more details):
- 1/8, 9 - 10 AM, Ambassador Committee
- 1/5, 10 - 11 AM, Membership Committee
- 1/6, 7:30 - 8:30 AM, Lake Grove Business Group
- 1/8, 9 - 10 AM, Downtown Business Group
- 1/8, Noon - 1 PM Government Affairs Committee
- 1/12, 11 - 12 PM, Marketing Committee
- 1/14, 7:30 - 8:30 AM, Finance Committee
- 1/21, 7:30 - 8:45 AM, Board of Directors
And More!
- 1/20, 4:30 - 6 PM, LO TECH CONNECT kicks-off (meeting every third Tuesday - location TBA)
- 1/5, 12:30 - 1:30 PM, 2026 Economic Forecast presentation from Oregon's Chief Economist (courtesy of Lake Oswego Rotary)
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1/21, 9 AM - 3 PM, Business Leadership Development kicks off
- 1/28, 5:30 - 7:30 AM New Business Meet & Greet (by invitation)
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Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce
(503) 636-3634
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