FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE- February 2008.

Recently the Federal government passed an Economic Stimulus bill. What does that mean to more than 130 million taxpayers - and YOU?
Visit this link to find out full details.

REGIONAL INVESTMENT BOARD
Small Business Expansion Loan Program
Brochure

Application
Contact Lorraine 503.350.2006 for questions.

2007 Final Legislative Report

Chamber Video Programming
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April 15th, 2008 Mayoral Debate
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Recession Proofing Your Business 6.6.08
More Details HERE!

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies
New location or remodel planned for 2008? Starting a brand new business? Let us know and help you get the word out!
For your ribbon cutting, Click Here

Enjoy engaging speakers, fine food and great networking at the monthly business lunch. Occasionally, we will have hosted rotating Table Topic discussion groups – a great way to pick up business tips from the experts while you make new connections.

Beaverton’s Business Lunch meets the third Tuesday of each month.
Get complimentary expert advice at the Table Topics at 11:15; program at noon.

Full Program Details Here!

Date: May 20th, 2008
Location: Portland Community College, Rock Creek Event Center, 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland
Sponsor:
   
Speakers Mayor Rob Drake
Topic State of the City Address and the 2008 Leadership Beaverton Graduation.

PREFERRED MEMBERS SECURE ONLINE REGISTRATION!

GUESTS/NON-MEMBERS REGISTER ONLINE HERE


Educational Series Format for Small and Medium Size Businesses.

Mission: To provide business professionals with practical, effective advice for saving money, making money and building business connections.

Missed a Series? Watch it here

April - May '08 Business Matters! Series

Business Management Essentials: 
What every Business Owner and Manager must know and use to succeed!

The Business Matters! Business Management track will provide engaging and interactive sessions to help you plan and lead the way!

Anchored by ActionCoach, David Chin.


Meetings are held at the Beaverton Round Training Center, 3rd floor, 12725 SW Millikan Way - Coldwell Banker Bulding from 7:30am to 8:30am. Click here for a map.

Mission, Planning Team, Contact Information - Click Here

Quarterly Series Information - Click Here

Call for Speakers - Click Here

 

Whether you are pitching a product or marketing your business, selling is an essential survival skill. The Sales Tune-up is a lively forum for learning the latest trends or tweaking your techniques. Hear the hottest business books on tape and discuss them with your colleagues.

Join Ham Thorne,
Sales Tune-up Chair, (503) 645-7905

The Sales Tune-up meets Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Beaverton Chamber offices at 12655 SW Center Street, Suite 140. Admission is free, Chair: Ham Thorne, Directors Mortgage.,
503-645-7905, ham@hamthorne.com.

The Westside's premier networking group. Join with 100+ business folks each Friday at a different Chamber member's location. Build relationships and generate leads!
Date: Friday, May 16th, 2008
Time: 7:45 - 9:00am
Location: Bank of the West
9950 SW Nimbus, Beaverton
Contact: Lonnie Martinez

 

Mix and mingle at this monthly after-work event. Network in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy food and drink. Win door prizes and discover new business connections.

The Business After Hours meets at a different business every month. To host, contact Shelley Johnson, Beaverton Chamber, (503) 350-2007 or Shelley@beaverton.org.

To see our Full Calendar of Events - click here!

Date: Wednesday, May 28th
Time: 5 - 7pm
Location: New Horizon's Computer Learning Center, 9800 SW Nimbus Avenue, Suite 100, Beaverton
Sponsor:

 

 
Contact: Shelley Johnson (email: Shelley @ beaverton.org)

Building Community Leaders
Since 1997, Leadership Beaverton has prepared 256 citizens to improve our community through service and participation.

Leadership Beaverton's mission statement is "To develop a diverse network of visionary civic and business leaders who act in accordance with the principles of community-centered stewardship."

For more information click here!


       
Westside Young Professionals is a program that focuses on young professionals in the Washington County area, who want to connect with one another at non-traditional networking events. WYP helps professionals become leaders, have a voice in the community and develop skills for the future.

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Promoting Business Growth
& Strenghthening the Local Economy!

Delivering quality products and services to
support and grow your business IS OUR BUSINESS!

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP ONLINE HERE

We recognize that every business has different needs, goals and expectations from their membership associations.

Take your business plan or marketing plan and goals and align it with our benefits and ask yourself which level serves you best!

Members Tell it Like it is! Check out what a few have to say.
Click Here!

To see our Levels of Service - Click Here!

Join Online Here

(There is a one-time $45 processing fee for set-up for all new members)
Click on the service level link below and you'll be redirected to our VeriSign secured payment system.
Credit cards and electronic checks accepted.

On-line Membership - $175/year
Bronze - $250/year (package value $500+)
Silver - $325/year (package value $2,000+)
Gold - $450/year (package value $2,500+)
Platinum - $575/year (package value $3,000+)
Diamond - $850+ (package value $8,000+)
Misson - $2,000+ (package value $12,000+)

A Chamber representative will contact you within 48 hours to welcome you aboard and verify your membership information. Welcome to YOUR Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce!

Questions about membership?
Please call Shelley Johnson at 503-350-2007
or email Shelley@beaverton.org