Seeds to Grow
I did a push up today. Well, actually I fell down. But I had to use my arms to get back up so, you know, close enough.
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Thank You
Renewing Members
Gresham-Barlow
School District
Cherry Park Plaza, Independent Living, Assisted and Memory Care
Arrow Sanitary Service
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Yes, AMs are back, but not in person, not with the same format, and not with an AM host (for now). But we need to be together. Grab your own coffee cup, a computer, and a flexible attitude instead of your business card.
Join via Zoom this Friday morning at 8:22. Yes, "
You at 8:22"
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The AM’s will be different by virtue of the limits on Zoom, but let's see how it works. There is only room for 100 people but without offering breakfast treats, we won’t have over 100 attend. Right?
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PC: Photo Images by Susan Gould
Mayor Bemis, 2020 Honoree of the Year at the Business Excellence Awards, is doing a tremendous job leading during the pandemic crisis we are experiencing. Thank you for your part in the stewardship of city dollars and for leading the charge to give grants to small businesses in our community. Greg Matthews, 2019 Honoree of the Year, had the honor of announcing the 2020 winner, his good friend, Mayor Shane Bemis.
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Chamber urges NO vote on
Metro Income Taxes 26-210
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Weeks before the pandemic, the Gresham Area Chamber Government Affairs Committee reviewed the information surrounding the two new income taxes Metro is proposing.
One tax is on personal income and the other on business income. Based in large part on the lack of a detailed plan of how the new taxes were going to be spent, they recommended opposing the new taxes.
And then the pandemic hit. We were surprised Metro proceeded on the path of putting these taxes before the voters in the May ballot. The measure lacked clarity before. It lacks timeliness now.
Strapping our businesses and personal income with a new tax is reckless and irresponsible. Many people and businesses will be deciding between utility and mortgage payments. Now is not the time to strap them with yet another tax, leaving them with even fewer dollars to spend on necessities.
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Did you miss yesterday's discussion with the Gresham Mayor, the President & CEO of the Oregon Bankers Association, and the CEO of the Gresham Chamber? That's okay- you can watch the replay!
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Friday, April 24, 2020 at 8:22 AM
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Member Tips, Tools, & Press Releases
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Did You Know?
DNA can be used to establish a Grand-parentage, an Avuncular, and a Sibling-ship relationship between two people?
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Good Business Practices:
Try to remember one good fact about everyone you meet: their hobby, their favorite color, their favorite Charles Bronson movie... Something.
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What is the most important service we perform on our vehicles?
Frequent Oil Changes. Clean oil or the proper grade and weight as recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle is the best lubricant to have working inside your engine.
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Be
Knowledgeable
People listen and follow wise leaders. Obtain information from reliable sources and educate yourself to boost your credibility. Avoid adding to the spread of panic with unverified information. Search reliable sources such as the CDC, the WHO, etc.
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If you are experiencing a flood:
- Do NOT leave wet fabrics in place
- Hang furs and leather goods
- Do NOT leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpet or floors
- Do NOT use your household vacuum to remove water
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Tourism adventures will return in upcoming newsletter editions.
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Friday AM Meetings
"You at 7(or 8):22"
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Gresham Schmizza Public House
Cancelled and will be Rescheduled
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Hire NW
Cancelled and will be Rescheduled
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U.S. World Class Taekwondo - Downtown
Cancelled and will be Rescheduled
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AVAILABLE ONLINE!
Member Event Calendar
Need to promote your special day, event, fundraiser, classes, meetings, and more? Get value by listing your events with the Chamber by logging into your member portal at the top of greshamchamber.org. Once logged in, navigate to events. Having trouble? Just email gacc@greshamchamber.org.
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List Your Job Openings With The Chamber
One of the free benefits of membership is the ability to post job openings on the Chamber's website. To post a job opening, just log into your member portal (at the top of greshamchamber.org) and navigate to jobs. Need help? Just email gacc@greshamchamber.org.
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Connect with the Gresham Chamber
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