Record number of participants at CCC graduation ceremonies

More than 420 students participated in two graduation ceremonies at Clackamas Community College (CCC) June 13 and 14 – a record number for the college. Ninety-three students took part in Thursday’s GED and Adult High School Diploma ceremony, while 318 students participated in Friday’s degree and certificate ceremony. In 2013, 415 total students earned the [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:15:07-08:00June 29th, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Record number of participants at CCC graduation ceremonies

CCC instructor named SBDC ‘State Star’

Longtime instructor Robert Sherk has been named the Oregon Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network’s 2013 “State Star.” The award is made annually to individuals who make significant contributions to the regional SBDC program and show a strong commitment to small business. Sherk has been an instructor in the Oregon SBDC system for nearly 15 [...]

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Sweet deal: Krispy Kreme unveiled ‘Lily’ doughnut

Sales from new confection will benefit Oregon Zoo’s Elephant Lands habitat On June 14 Krispy Kreme unveiled its newest menu item: the Lily doughnut, named in honor of the Oregon Zoo’s youngest pachyderm. The Lily doughnut, a special crème-filled glaze with a pink-icing elephant face adorning the top, will be available in local Krispy Kreme [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:15:07-08:00June 23rd, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Sweet deal: Krispy Kreme unveiled ‘Lily’ doughnut

BBB news release: Businesses, be mindful of masqueraders

BBB warns of top 10 impostors targeting businesses During National Small Business Week, Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that businesses are a prime target for impostor invoices, postcards, notices, emails and visitors touting: Office supplies Magazine subscriptions Business vanity awards Yellow page ads or directory listings Employment and labor posters Licensing registration renewals Domain registration [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:15:08-08:00June 18th, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on BBB news release: Businesses, be mindful of masqueraders

Governor names Commissioner Martha Schrader Oregon Solutions team leader

Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber has named Clackamas County Commissioner Martha Schrader to lead a team of community partners in developing the Clackamas County Food System ONEStop concept and to study ways to integrate and leverage local resources. Commissioner Schrader has long been an advocate of sustainability, county agriculture and economic efforts. One goal of the [...]

By |2013-06-12T15:57:34-07:00June 12th, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Governor names Commissioner Martha Schrader Oregon Solutions team leader

Keep pets cool, safe on hot summer days, advises Clackamas County Dog Services

Clackamas County Dog Services Supervisor Diana Hallmark and her staff have plenty of experience keeping pets safe on hot days, and know how important it is to keep pets cool through the summer months.  “Dogs and cats don’t sweat like people do," Hallmark said. "They eliminate heat through their mouth (by panting) and the pads [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:15:08-08:00June 11th, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Keep pets cool, safe on hot summer days, advises Clackamas County Dog Services

Fraud alert from PGE!

Customer notice   Portland General Electric (PGE) wants to alert you about an ongoing telephone scam. Thieves posing as PGE employees ask customers to purchase a pre-paid credit card to collect a past-due bill – in many cases targeting customers who aren’t past due. This fraud is being reported at PGE and at utilities nationwide, [...]

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July children’s programs – Ledding Library

July 2 – Tuesday at 2pm:  Hands-on science from A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village. Ages 5+ July 6 – Saturday from 1:00-2:30pm: Read to an elephant!  Read aloud to a friendly and furry elephant named Norman and improve your reading at the same time.  Call to sign up for a 15 minute session: 503.786.7588. July 8 – Monday at 6:30pm:  [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:15:08-08:00June 10th, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on July children’s programs – Ledding Library

July Clackamas Community College (CCC) calendar of events

June 25 - Sept. 3 Farmer’s Market Tuesdays Summer term on Tuesdays, the Urban Agriculture Farm Experience class at CCC will have vegetables for sale, grown on campus using organic methods. The produce cart will be outside the Community Center at CCC’s Oregon City campus. For more information email Loretta Mills at lorettam@clackamas.edu or call [...]

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CCC offers Home-Built Wind Turbine Seminar

A one-week seminar at Clackamas Community College (CCC)this June will provide instruction on building a wind turbine suitable for home use. The Home Built Wind Turbine seminar will take run from Monday, June 24, through Thursday, June 28, at CCC. It is presented by the Renewable Energy Technology program at the college. “A 14-foot wind [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:15:08-08:00June 9th, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on CCC offers Home-Built Wind Turbine Seminar
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