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BUSINESS ADVOCACY and POLITICAL ACTION

Blumenauer Announces United Streetcar President Chandra Brown
to Join President Obama at Jobs Summit

Congressman Blumenauer (D-Ore) announced that, at his recommendation, the White House will invite Chandra Brown, President of United Streetcar and a resident of Oregon’s Third Congressional District, to participate in President Obama’s Jobs Summit on December 3^rd, 2009. 
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North Clackamas County Chamber opposes Measures 66 & 67

After discussing concerns on both sides of the Legislative Assembly’s proposed tax increases, the Chamber Board of Directors voted to oppose both measures: Ballot Measure 66, which would increase income taxes for many small businesses and Ballot Measure 67, which would increase taxes on corporations. 
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Nearly $1500 is Holiday Glitz & Glitter traveling raffle including
14 karat gold Citrine and diamonds pendant necklace.

CREATING A STRONG LOCAL ECONOMY

Expose your business - to a potential 100,000 customers
Oregon Lifestyles Expo
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PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY

What to do in the area for the holidays
Umbrellas aren't just for keeping the rain off! 
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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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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Kudos Corners

How members use other members’ services is very important to all, and the more ways we can let people know who used what business and their positive results, the more beneficial the Chamber is as a connector of those businesses.
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Blankets and Bears Needed

Every child who visits the Children’s Center receives a new blanket and stuffed animal.  Because of high demand for our services, the Children’s Center is running low on blankets and stuffed animals.  Blankets should be lap-size and can be fleece, cotton or any other snugly fabric.  Stuffed animals can be lions, tigers or bears (or any other stuffed animal).

Other items needed this holiday season include: Children’s G-rated movies and books, (Spanish also needed); Nintendo DS for the waiting room; Grocery store gift cards in any amount for snacks for the children; Office Depot gift cards in any amount for basic office supplies; 8 ½ x 11 copy paper – white or color.

For more information, contact Shauna Lugar, Development Manager 503-655-7725.

Chamber members wins state awards   

R.B. Pamplin Corporation, received the coveted Dean’s Leadership Award from the Austin Family Business Program of Oregon State University’s College of Business.

This statewide recognition was presented to Bob Pamplin, of the state’s leading Entrepreneurs, and owner of Pamplin Media Groups, including Community Newspapers, Portland Tribune and two AM radio stations. The Clackamas Review/Oregon City News is part of the Community Newspapers group.

The Director’s Award from Austin Family Business Program went to Pendleton Woolen Mills, a company with an amazing sales store on McLoughlin Blvd. Pendleton’s home city remains in Pendleton, OR. The company recently celebrated their centennial with design and weaving of a special blanket, the Spirit of the Peoples.

A Milwaukie family owned and operated company was named a medium category finalist. NatureBake/Dave’s Killer Bread was honored for their growth and fine product line. The company has expanded it’s full grain bread line to several area markets, and also has products available at their International Way production and sales room site.

Congratulations to these Chamber member award winners and to all the award recipients in the annual selection.

EXECUTIVE VOICE

From the Chair
Eileen Eakins, Attorney at Law

The role of the Chamber is to work on behalf of business.  Done right, Chamber membership is good for business. 

President's Message
Wilda Parks, ACE; President/CEO

Burglary violates Chamber spaces

Non profits, and the chamber is one, are probably experiencing a harder time than ever before, and all resources are precious.

Businesses, and educational units are experiencing a harder time than ever before.

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TIPS & TOOLS

Turning the corner 

Although it may be some time before we get the official word from the National Bureau of Economic Research, the U.S. economy finally appears to have turned the corner, and an end to the recession is in sight. The S&P 500 broke the 1,000 level, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose above 9,000, housing sales and starts have increased of late and prices are stabilizing, and credit market spreads are down significantly from the levels seen six months ago. 
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Your Chamber
 
December 1 - December 11
All Committee Meetings are held at the
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Community Safety Appreciation Luncheon
Monday, February 22, 2010

State of the Region
Friday, March 12, 2010