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BUSINESS ADVOCACY and POLITICAL ACTION

The Chamber will again present a Candidate Training Workshop for anyone interested in seeking an elected position or assisting in campaigns.  The event will be Saturday, November 14 from 8:30am - 1:00pm at OIT Classroom 7440 SE Harmony Rd Milwaukie.  Light refreshments and registration from 7:30am - 8:15am).
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70% of those who attended first session were elected into office
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Hunt and Hanna talk taxes - for and against

Hear what Oregon Speaker of the House Dave Hunt (D) and House Republican Leader Bruce Hanna (R) each have to say about Ballot Measures 66 & 67 at the Thursday morning, November 12 Eggs 'n Issues Breakfast. Both sides of the two issues will be discussed and those attending may ask questions.
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CREATING A STRONG LOCAL ECONOMY

Oregon Labor Commission to speak to chamber
Commissioner Avakian will discuss a variety of labor questions and new laws

As we enter the holiday season we also enter a time of year when some laws will soon be changing, and employers will have new systems to consider.  Luckily, Oregon has a labor commissioner who understands businesses’ need to know and is proactively engaged in business discussions and clarification.  REGISTER TODAY!
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Expose your business - to a potential 100,000 customers
Oregon Lifestyles Expo
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Visit showcases of a variety of chamber businesses, hear the latest of the MAX Green line and find out commute options at the November Business After Hours, sponsored by Clackamas TMA and Monarch Hotel & Conference Center.  A few showcase openings available.  For more, contact Michelle at the chamber office or call 503-654-7777.

Discover 5 Secrets To Double Your Sales Immediately at the November Women In Networking luncheon Thursday, November 12, 11:15am - 1:00pm at Clackamas Banquet & Catering Center, 15815 SE 82nd Drive Clackamas.  This month Guest Speaker Christine Richards will talk about Black Belt Business Solutions and Turning Your Employees into Business Warriors.  This is designed for business owners and salespeople and is NOT just for women only!  Register and pay online or call the chamber office at 503-654-7777.  Luncheon price includes lunch, beverage and gratuity.

PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY

Two local charities selected for chamber gifts

Join your friends, make new ones, enjoy great music and food, and celebrate the giving season with recognition of local charities at the annual Christmas Giving Breakfast December 11.
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Local charities receive up to 50% of their donations during the holidays!

A special AM Business Connection will be held Friday, December 4 as the Chamber hosts the annual Charities Showcase, a kick off to the holiday season.  This special ABC, presented by sponsor Adventist Health, will be held at the Milwaukie Center, a generous site gift from North Clackamas Parks and Recreation. 
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What public safety actions have been taken BY the Community?  FOR the community?

The annual Community Safety Appreciation luncheon honors community members for their work in keeping employees, customers, and neighbors safe. 
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Get your monthly transit pass and Ride MAX Green Line
Ride MAX Green Line for business, commute, or recreation.  For more about
schedules, trip planning and prices, call the Clackamas TMA at 503-654-7777. 

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Travel the world with Your Chamber

Your Chamber continues to team up with member travel agencies to provide a wide range of options for travel choices.  For more information on any of the chamber tours visit the chamber site or contact the chamber office at 503-654-7777.
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Executive Voice

With the launch of the Chamber's all-electronic weekly newsletter early in the fall, and the recent approval by the board of directors of a major redesign for our web site, the Chamber's communication tools are being upgraded, made more efficient and, we hope, more effective.  As we improve the means, however, we also need to refine our message.
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It occurs to me that a Chamber of Commerce evolution could be similar to that of automobiles.

Years ago there was one kind, it sort of fit all, but if you wanted to be part, you bought that one kind. Then a few options came along, and next were not only one kind, but several. For chambers that might mean Alliances, or Business Associations, or Leeds groups or a Chamber of Commerce next door. For cars that meant Ford now competed with Chrysler or Chevrolet or (remember this?) Studebaker, or Hudson.

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NEW MEMBER PROFILE

Dull walls to beautiful works of art. . .

Life is too short for white walls!  When you think of art, do you only think of a painting on a wall? Why couldn’t the wall—or even your home, itself, be art-and more importantly, a statement of who you are and what you value? Your plain walls are decorative artist and muralist Ellie van Dijken-Ellis' canvas for creating a unique work of art for your home or business. From nurseries and play rooms, to wine rooms, kitchens, living rooms, and even back yards, Elite Artistry, LLC can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.  

With 14 years of professional wall finishing experience, Elite Artistry, LLC is dedicated to customizing unique finishes to compliment your décor utilizing the finest, greenest, environmentally friendly and utmost high-end decorative painting products available. Ellie works with interior designers and homeowners to create inspiring and refreshing environments. For more information, contact Ellie at 503-801-3017, or visit her website.  

Contact Ellie van Dijken-Ellis of Elite Artistry, LLC for the latest in custom wall finishes-from murals, to faux finishes, to unique plaster relief work. Elite Artistry is waiting for your call.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

CCC Creates Jobs and Energy Savings

Clackamas Community College set an example for responsible use of stimulus dollars aimed at creating jobs for Oregonians, Speaker of the House Dave Hunt told college staff during In-service activities Sept. 23.  CCC, along with all the state's community colleges and universities, received $2.7 million "Go Oregon" stimulus dollars, half of which the college provided through matching funds, from the Legislature last spring. The state legislation provided funds that targeted deferred maintenance needs while creating jobs in the local economy.

The stimulus monies at CCC were used to fund 29 deferred maintenance projects, sustaining 125 local jobs and creating 15 new jobs, according to Bill Leach, dean of Campus Services.
For more information, contact Janet Paulson at 503-657-6958, ext. 2307.

Remembering America's Heroes
Celebrate as Remembering America's Heroes presents  "A Tribute to Veterans", A Musical Journey from the Revolutionary War On... Monday, November 9^th, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall,1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR.  Doors Open at 7:00 p.m. Show Begins at 7:30 p.m.  Cost is $20.00 & $25.25.  This travel through time with some the most popular songs of every war era, starting with the Revolutionary War right up through the present conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Learn the historical significance of these period pieces, while enjoying the talents of some of Portland's best local entertainers.

This event features performances by Richard Probasco, The Mount Hood Jazz Band, The Dennis Mitchell Band with The Kingsmen, The Brown Sisters, Two Sisters & a Mister, Paul & Gerutha Greenridge, Ken & Malinda Buckles, and a special choir of students from West Linn, Lake Oswego, Putnam, and Clackamas High Schools.

Tickets can be purchased by either calling the box office at 503.248.4335 or by going to Ticketmaster.

East side MAX Green Line can help you Drive Less & Save
Live, play and/or work on the east side and want to save money on the road? Give the new MAX Green Line a try. TriMet’s MAX Green Line runs between Clackamas Town Center and downtown Portland. Trains run every 15 minutes from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, and 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. Trains run every 30 minutes early mornings and late evenings. 

MAX Green Line is a convenient and affordable way to connect to work, shopping, school and recreation in the Portland metro area. Green Means Go!

Max Green Line resources and tools:

• Schedules  

• Route & Stations  

• Park & Ride Lots

• Bike Amenities

• Plan your trip

About Brownfields 

Funded through Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants, Metro works with local communities to identify potential brownfield sites such as old gas stations, car dealerships and auto body shops that may have been contaminated by petroleum-based products. Metro staff facilitates environmental site assessments to determine the extent of any contamination and potential clean-up costs.

The program connects property owners and buyers to potential resources to pay for clean-ups and reaches out to developers and nonprofit community development organizations to connect owners of potential brownfield sites with those interested in cleaning up the sites for redevelopment purposes.

Are you involved in the sale or purchase of a site with past petroleum uses? Do you know of a former gas station or a vacant property in need of restoration in your community? If so, please submit an application or property referral form to Metro’s Brownfields Recycling Program, available on Metro’s Web site. Apply by Wednesday, Dec. 2 for funding prioritization.  Metro also conducts informational meetings and workshops to address questions that property owners, developers, or community members may have. Contact us by email, web or call 503-797-1817 for more information or to be added to our mailing list for information and events.

TIPS & TOOLS

Innovation and Invention - The Internet as a Business Enabler
Part two of a three-part series

The Internet can transform your company's operations, increase customer convenience and flexibility, and create new products and services and ways to deliver them. If you're not sure how, study the ways in which other businesses and consumers are using the Internet.

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