YOUR CHAMBER PROVIDES

• Tools to Boost Your Profits...
  These include statistical data, business directories, seminars and referrals. The Chamber's active Governmental Affairs Committee keeps you informed on what's happening in Oregon and Washington, DC, especially on issues that affect business.
  
  
• Increased Business...
  By joining and becoming active in the Chamber, your business can achieve increased visibility and profitability. Your business will receive one free listing in the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce Business Directory.
  
  
• A Means to Keep Well-Informed....
  A monthly newsletter, special interest bulletins, monthly meetings, interesting programs, and timely mailings are provided on subjects vital to your business.
  
  
• The Collective Strength of Members...
  Group support of issues affecting economic stability and community livability is an added advantage. At the Chamber, you find progressinve-minded people, like yourself, who are working for the success of our community.
  
  
• A Chance to Become Involved and Make Your Voice Heard...
  The Chamber offers its members the opportunity to have an impact on community issues and activities through their personal involvement with the Chamber's councils and committees.
  
  

HOW YOUR CHAMBER WORKS FOR YOU

Business Advocacy

Worked with business to address access issues on Hwy 26 with the Oregon Department Department of Transportation (ODOT). Worked with small businesses to address parking issues with Clackamas County. Worked on zoning issues for business owners in the Mt. Hood Corridor. Working with PGE, Clackamas Co., the City of Sandy and the City of Portland on Roslyn Lake Recreational Area and the Historic Landmark designation of the Bull Run PowerHouse. Working with the Mt. Hood Chamber and ODOT on the designation of the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway.

Developed:

Scenic Bike Tours Sandy Visitor's and Information Guide Sandy Kids Fun Guide New Business Start-Up Guide All About Sandy Guide

Participated in:

City of Sandy Urban Forestry Committee City of Sandy Urban Renewal Committee City of Sandy Urban Renewal Budget Committee City of Sandy Mass Transit Advisory Committee Bonneville Power Administration Electronic Revolution Seminar Represented the Sandy Chamber at the Oregon State Tourism Legislative Session Represented the Sandy Chamber on the Clackamas County Associated Chambers of Commerce Board of Directors Represented the Sandy Chamber at the Clackamas County Tourism Conference Represented the Sandy Chamber at the Livable Oregon Conference Represented the Sandy Chamber on the Rural Business Development Committee for Clackamas County

Sponsored the following:

Oregon Trail School District's Workshop Town Hall Meetings for all legislative candidates running for all State and County offices Chamber's Annual Trip to the State Capitol East County Advertising Campaign with KGW-TV Sandy High School's Christmas Tree for the OSSOM Program Hometown Christmas Lights Parade and Christmas Event Christmas Treasure Hunt Forum and TV Broadcast for the Oregon Trail School District's Board of Directors Elections

Recognized in the following Publications:

Oregon State Visitors Guide Where to Stay in Oregon Oregon Scenic Byway Clackamas County Travel Guide 2001 Official Travel Guide for Oregon

Worked Cooperatively With:

Mt. Hood Hospice Sandy Police Department City of Sandy Sandy Optimists Sandy Kiwanis Sandy Historical Society Oregon Trail School District PGE Mt. Hood Chamber Associated Chambers of Clackamas County Sandy Mountain Festival Sandy Farmer's Market Larry Thompson Farms Clackamas County Tourism Development Council US Forest Service