The Week of October 4th, 2022
When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the fire department usually uses water.
Oregon’s new Family Paid Leave law is rapidly approaching.  Arm yourself with the information you need to be able to implement the new law. Below are resources that will help you and your business manage the changes necessary for compliance. (Companies like The Bold Orange, pictured above, are impacted.)
Shop local, no matter what. Restaurants continue to be a thriving industry in the Gresham area. Whether Junki’s Riverview Restaurant, Kuya’s Islander Cuisine, Nicholas Restaurant (even during their remodel pictured above), or the many other restaurants in the Gresham area. Dine local. You’ll often see Lynn at Boccelli’s Ristorante on Fridays, with a bowl of clam chowder.
Soroptimist of Gresham Oregon
Bank of America and US Bank - Gresham have commonalities. Both are Chamber members, serve Gresham customers, and employ talented women. Penny Johnson, Bank of America and Janine Gladfelter, US Bank - Gresham share in comradery at a recent Friday AM. 
Labor Commissioner Candidates
Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI)
     2022 Election of new
Labor Commissioner

Candidate forum featuring: Cheri Helt and Christina Stephenson
Second most important statewide office holder for business!
  • What does BOLI do? Why should you care?BOLI encourages and enforces compliance of state law related to wages, hours and conditions of employment
  • BOLI provides expert guidance and support to businesses
  • BOLI protects workers’ rights

If you own or work for a business you will want to hear from the candidates.
Please register in advance to attend and reserve your seat. Lunch is $22 for members, $30 for non-members, or beverage only is $5 for members and $8 for non-members.
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Gresham Area Election Endorsement
Candidates who received but did not return questionnaire: Kimberly Rice, Ricki Ruiz, Amelia Salvador, Walt Trandum, James Heib, Darcy Lund, Tom Stanley, Amanda Orozco-Beach, Mario Palmero, Eddy Morales.

Process for endorsement consideration:
Questionnaire is sent to candidates with deadline for return.
Only candidates who return questionnaires are considered for endorsement.
After review and or interview, Government Affairs Council makes recommendations to Board.
Board votes on recommendations. 
Chamber membership is not criteria for endorsement.
If you would like to have an impact on the leadership of the
Gresham Area Chamber now is the time to apply to be on the board.
 
This year there are two positions open. Seeking medium size businesses.
 
Applications are due October 7, 2022, at 5:00 PM

Gresham Injury Law Center

Lineage Logistics

Our Just Future

Smart Labs Now

Sports Management Worldwide

One of the greatest gifts you can give is providing guidance on treatments you would and would not want to receive if you were unable to speak for yourself. Those over 18, should complete an Oregon Advanced Directive today.
The most important service you should have performed regularly on your vehicle is an oil change. Clean oil (that is the weight and viscosity recommended by the manufacturer), is the best oil you can keep in your car. Regular oil changes keep it clean.
Updated HVAC systems which are intended to increase ventilation are not the solution to pathogen control. Otherwise we would be using giant fans to eliminate the COVID-19 issue.
Share your pearls of wisdom?
To post a tip, email the details to gacc@greshamchamber.org. Please remember to keep it to 40 words or less.
📷 : Susan Seubert
Ghostly apparitions. Flickering lights. Unexplained voices. Moving objects and other spine-tingling events. Whether or not you believe in ghost stories, many of Oregon’s historic buildings have been rumored to be haunted spots, with lingering spirits from a bygone era.
Such is the case at the Historic Wolf Creek Inn in Southern Oregon, which has a long history of eerie tales from visitors and past owners.
This information is taken directly from Travel Oregon Website.  
For more Oregon Highlights, visit TravelOregon.com.
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October 21th, 2022


Location:
Gateway Gresham Elks Lodge #1805
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GACC@GreshamChamber.org