Your Weekly Chamber News
Week of 1/14/2020

Seeds to Grow

I hate when I think I'm buying organic vegetables and when I get home I discover they're just regular donuts.


Welcome New Members

A.C.T. Plumbing Inc.

Revealing Radiance

Arcadia Senior Living

Sentia Wellness Inc

Thank You
Renewing Members

Tiger Lily Photography

Microchip Technology Inc.

JBL Productions

Riegelmann's Appliance

Quality Inn

Fortis Construction, Inc.

Chamber in Pictures
Photo Credit: Photo Images by Susan Gould
Warner Allen (Warren Allen, LLP) is showing tears of joy in this photo taken at the BEA two years ago. After 8 years of being on the Chamber Board, he might be shedding tears of joy again as he is joined by Larry Soulé (Adventist Health Portland) and Adam Reid (Center for Advanced Learning). All three completed their terms on the board Dec 31 st . Four new board members started Jan 1 st . The Chamber was in good hands and continues in good hands. Thank you Larry, Adam, and Warner for your great service to the members.
This is one way to get a Business Excellence Award, but we told Nic Castaneda (TSP Technology, Inc.) that the nomination process is better.  Submit a nomination by clicking here!





Ruth Miles, a Gresham resident, has a very influential position in state government as the Director of the Corporate Division and Tribal Liaison. We are fortunate to start off the Business and Leaders Luncheon series with her as our first speaker for 2020. Ruth always draws a full house so reserve your seat today by clicking here . The luncheon is Tuesday, Jan 21, at Persimmon.
Gross Receipts Tax (Corporate Activity Tax or CAT) Instructions

Registration reminder
Registration for the CAT opened earlier this month through the Department of Revenue’s Revenue Online system found at www.oregon.gov.dor .

To register, individuals doing business in Oregon will need their name, and their social security number or individual taxpayer identification number. Businesses will need their legal name and federal employer identification number.

General guidance on how to calculate a business’s Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) liability has been added to the FAQ on the CAT page of the Oregon Department of Revenue’s website at www.oregon.gov/dor .
 
The new law requires businesses with Oregon commercial activity in excess of $750,000 to register for the Corporate Activity Tax. Once they reach that threshold businesses must register within 30 days. Businesses can choose to register early. 
This Week's AM
Friday, January 17, 2020 | 7:22 AM - 9 AM

333 N Main Ave. Gresham
A great networking opportunity to meet more than 100 Chamber members and prospective members.
New faces are always welcome!
Try Local First

Make a Choice!

Walt Disney once said, "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." This year, let's make a choice to make our community a better place by not complaining, but by finding answers for the challenges we all face.


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Member Tips, Tools & Press Releases
Join us for the 5th annual Portland Winter Light Festival, presented by PGE and powered by PGE Green Future renewable power. This nightly event happens Feb. 6 to 8, 2020. Bring your kids to catch an electrifying Mad Science show and visit us at the PGE booth at 1st and Salmon to learn how we can create a clean energy future, together. More info at pdxwlf.com.
Tips for Smooth Digestion

Take a moment to relax before eating a meal to allow your body to get the juices flowing.
Press Release:

Pacifica Senior Living honored among top senior living communities in the nation - Named "Caring Star of 2020" for Service Excellence.

Tourism
Cross-Country Ski Mt. Hood

I love downhill skiing as much as the next powder hound. The thrill of the steeps, bumps and tree skiing are a welcome annual adrenaline rush. But I look forward to cross-country skiing just as much. It’s a slower, social pastime and a great workout. In the Mt. Hood area, there are cross-country ski trails for all levels, from beginner to expert. To learn more, Click Here.
Friday AM Meetings

"You at 7:22"
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.

Click here for a complete list of Member Events.

To post a tip, email the details to gacc@greshamchamber.org . Please remember to keep it to 40 words or less.
Member Job Openings
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.

Click Here for a list of current job openings.
Connect with the Gresham Chamber
Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce | 503-665-1131 | gacc@greshamchamber.org | GreshamChamber.org