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Member Benefits
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Chamber Expo – Spring and Fall
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Government Affairs Forum – monthly
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Golf Tournament - Summer
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Economic Summit – Fall
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Business Excellence Awards and
Annual Luncheon - Winter
Over the past 12 months, 7,500
people have attended networking
events and programs at the Chamber.
For more information on locations,
dates and times for the above activities
visit www.greshamchamber.org.
Committees
One of the great assets of the
Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
and Visitors Center is an incredibly
active membership. Whatever your
business mix or interest, the Chamber
offers a variety of committees on
which to serve. Members find that
active participation on committees
can extend their reach for networking,
building relationships and marketing
their businesses. See below for a list
of active committees or visit www.
greshamchamber.org for more
detailed information.
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Ambassadors
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Economic Summit
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Golf Committee
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Government Affairs
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Resource Team
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Try Local First
Government Affairs
For those businesses that are more
focused on regional topics such as
governmental, regulatory, education,
transportation, land use or legislative
issues the monthly Government
Affairs Forum is the vehicle for staying
informed. Some of our past speakers
have included: Michael Jordan, COO
State of Oregon; Congressman Earl
Blumenauer; Bill Wyatt, Executive
Director, Port of Portland; Tom
Hughes, Metro President; State
Representative Matt Wand, State
Representative Greg Matthews and
Senator Laurie Monnes-Anderson for
a legislative recap.
Seven Reasons why your business should
jointheGreshamAreaChamberofCommerce
and Visitors Center
If you are starting a new business,
expanding an existing business, or
thinking of relocation, there many
benefits to supporting the Chamber
of Commerce.
1.Business connections
Advertising won’t give your business
an adequate connection in the
community. Your circle of contacts
and influence will expand when you
join the Chamber.
2.Business referrals
By phone, email, walk-in visitors and
online, the Chamber gives referrals
every month that will directly benefit
your business.
3.Exposure and visibility
The Chamber provides exposure
and visibility through print materials,
hosting networking meetings and
free publications. As a member
you have full advantage of these
valuable vehicles for promotion.
4.Voice for business
The Chamber works with local,
county, state and federal government
contacts to keep a pro-business
atmosphere in the East Metro Area.
5.Relationship building
We are committed to providing
events and programs that help you
to build relationships that will lead
growing your contact base and
sphere of influence.
6.Building community
A strong community and successful
business go hand in hand. We work
to promote the East Metro Area to
ensure quality jobs come to and
remain in our community making
East County a great place to Live,
Work and Play.
7.Strengthening
economic vitality
The Chamber is committed to
‘Try Local First’ and encourages
the Chamber membership, local
government and community partners
to make purchase within the region.
Buying locally contributes to the tax
base and strengthens our community.
*Source: The Shapiro Group
A national survey shows that
63% of consumers are more
likely to buy goods and services
from Chamber members.*