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BUSINESS ADVOCACY and POLITICAL ACTION

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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Banking on Our Small Businesses

Legislation Will Help Small Businesses Create Jobs by Injecting
Capital into Community Banks

To get lending going again, Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA) introduced legislation Wednesday that will assist community banks in extending credit to small businesses and consumers, urging economic growth and assisting in job creation.  By allocating existing TARP funds under a new Community Credit Renewal Fund to community banks, the Bank on Our Communities Act will allow those institutions to raise private capital and spur job growth at the local level.
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CREATING A STRONG LOCAL ECONOMY

Oregon Labor Commissioner to speak to chamber
Commissioner Avakian will discuss a variety of labor questions and new laws
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Expose your business - to a potential 100,000 customers
Oregon Lifestyles Expo
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Are you getting into the holiday spirit?  We can help!  The Thursday, November 19, Business After Hours sponsored by Clackamas TMA will feature showcases from member businesses and organizations.  This year the theme is "Giving Thanks! Getting into the holiday spirit". 

Everyone who attends will be able to write down what you are thankful for OR how you celebrate thanksgiving.  All comments will be read aloud throughout the evening and put into a drawing for a grand prize of a free holiday turkey; there will be additional drawings for day and 2-hour transit passes.

Join the fun of "Giving Thanks! Getting into the holiday spirit".  Event will be at the Monarch Hotel & Conference Center in the Monarch Hall, 5pm - 7pm.  Lots of fun, lots of prizes.  For more call 503-654-7777. Cost is $5 per person; or, members bring a prospective member and both get in free!

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
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Local charities receive up to 50% of their donations during the holidays! 
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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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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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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Oak Lodge District Voters Back Sewer Bonds

On November 3, voters in the Oak Lodge Sanitary District approved the sale of up to $44 million in general obligation bonds to improve the wastewater treatment plant. The bonds will be repaid through monthly sewer rates.

The District Board is committed to continue exploring ways to bring down project costs. Last week, the state of Oregon awarded the district a $5 million interest-free loan that will further reduce the cost to customers.

The district will be moving ahead in the next few months to begin construction on this important upgrade of the community’s wastewater treatment plant to protect the Willamette River.

For more information, contact Michael Read, General Manager 503-653-1653 or visit the District’s website.

Hooley featured speaker at grand opening

Former U.S. Rep. Darlene Hooley will be a featured speaker at the grand opening of the Veterans Education & Training Center at Clackamas Community College on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The grand opening celebration begins at 9 a.m. in DeJardin Hall.

Hooley has long been a champion for veterans in Oregon and began the process for the $381,000 congressional award CCC received this year to increase outreach to veterans in the region. The Veterans Education & Training (VET) Center is one of many initiatives under way at CCC to help veterans navigate the higher-education system and integrate into civilian life.

Hooley will be joined at the grand opening event by state Sen. Martha Schrader, Colonel Scott McCrae, director of the Oregon National Guard Reintegration Program, and CCC President Joanne Truesdell.

The VET Center at CCC is designed to support veterans and active military in the Portland Metro area, as well as spouses and family members, through providing information about education and training opportunities and critical community resources. College staff specializing in veterans’ affairs will be available to assist veterans in the center.

For information about the grand opening of the VET Center, please contact Shelly Parini at 503-594-3015. For information about veterans services at the college, contact Bill Zuelke at 503-594-3430.

Meeting in a Box

Clackamas County Community Health is making a plan to improve the health of our county and its residents. This process  is called Roadmap to Healthy Communities. There are two ways you can put yourself on the map. 1.  Take the online survey.  Click on the Community Health Survey link.  2.Get your friends, neighbors, co-workers or church group together to host a Meeting in a Box. Community Health will provide the materials. You give us the feedback. Visit our website, email or call 503-742-5340 to find out more.

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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Christmas Giving Breakfast
Friday, December 11, 2009