Archive for the ‘Member Benefit’ Category
Oregon Trail Democrats 8th Annual Potluck
Friday, September 3rd, 2010
You’re Invited…. To Our
8th Annual Potluck Family Picnic!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
1:00 to 4:00 PM
Meinig Park Gazebo in Sandy, Oregon
Please bring a dish to share, if you can.
Burgers, Hot Dogs, Veggie Burgers, & Beverages provided.
$5 Donation (Voluntary) to defray costs appreciated!
Children under 12 free
&
Join a Dialogue on Oregon Small Businesses & Jobs!
Special Guests
*U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer
*Attorney General John Kroger
*Oregon Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian
PLUS
Local Democratic Party Legislators and Candidates
RSVP’s appreciated but not required.
Information and/or RSVP to:
Susan Gates Phone 503-668-9628
Email: srhgates@gmail.com
Tags: Brad Avakian, democrats, Earl Blumenauer, John Kroger, meinig park, potluck, Sandy
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Fiesta en la Plaza
Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Fiesta en la Plaza
September 18, 2010
12n to 8pm
WHEN: Saturday, September 18th from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Sandy Civic Plaza
WHAT: Fiesta en la Plaza is a festival celebrating the music, dance, and food from Mexico and other Latin cultures. The Sandy Main Street program will have a display table located at the event. This is a great way to promote your business!
As a participating merchants you will:
1. Submit coupons for event attendees to pick up.
2. You can also sign up to give a one-minute “commercial” to advertise their business live on the entertainment stage.
a. The merchant will be required to donate one item or promotion from their business to be raffled off at the end of their commercial.
HOW: The cost of the event is free to attendees and participants.
Advertising for the event will include: City website, Sandy Main Street website, Facebook, utility bill mailings, Sandy’s Cable Channel 7, community reader board, event calendars, press releases, flyers, banners and posters. Just think of all of the exposure your business will receive!
Translations: Bilingual speakers (English and Spanish) will be present at the event to translate on-stage for business “commercials”. Also, the City can provide free translation service (English/Spanish) for written materials submitted for the merchant’s table. Simply submit the copy by August 13, 2010 and we can return the translated text for your coupons.
PARTICIPATING MERCHANT REQUIREMENTS: Participating merchants can elect to do one or both of the following (please check the box next to the selection(s)):
Sandy Main Street merchant’s table – Submit 100 copies of a coupon to be displayed at the Sandy Main Street table at the event. We suggest that coupons be printed six to an 11 x 8.5 page. Please submit them cut to size. Coupons are due by September 1, 2010. Please note that copy to be translated must be submitted by August 13, 2010.
One minute “commercials”- Each participating merchant will have one minute on the entertainment stage to promote their business. Participating merchants must submit an item for a raffle after their commercial. Raffle items can be gift certificates, but should have a minimum dollar amount of $25. Raffle items due by September 1, 2010. Space is limited. Just get up and talk about your business, or put together something more creative… or simply invite folks to come by.
Fiesta en la Plaza Merchant Participation Form
Tags: businesses, dance, Fiesta, food, latin cultures, local, mexico, music, promote, Sandy, Sandy Civic Plaza
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First Ever Ambassador Mixer
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
Ever wonder about becoming an Ambassador for the SACC?
Ever wonder what they do and who they are, well here is your chance.
Bring your questions, hunger and thirst to Iris Healing Arts
Located at 17356 Strauss Ave.
Wednesday July 14th at 5:30pm
The Ambassadors will explain their hopes, dreams and goals for the next year while
you enjoy food and drink.
Catered by Paris Cafe
Space donated by Heather Michet
Tags: free, Sandy Area Metro, workshop
Posted in Chamber Spotlight, Community Events, Informational, Networking Event, Uncategorized | No Comments »
Give Us Your Information!
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
You’ve probably noticed that the website has been newly revised and updated. We are currently trying to fill in some missing information on our Member Directory. Check your listing for accuracy and fill out the form on the right hand side of the page for any updates. You can also email us a logo that we can add to your profile.
Keyword Search
We recommend searching for your business with keywords such as those that you would use to find your business in Google. If you’re not coming up under those search terms, try including them in your profile description.
Social Media
Make sure to include your Facebook and Twitter user ID. This is an important tool to optimize the way potential customers can contact you.
Good Advertising!
Remember, this may be the first contact a potential customer has with you … include a description of your business and what you offer. For a sample, check out the member listing for Alphabetix. They have done a great job harnessing the potential of this advertising tool.
Tags: directory, Facebook, Member Benefit, Twitter, website
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Meet 2010 Sandy Mountain Festival Court and Sandy’s Chaplain, Dennis Simons
Friday, June 4th, 2010
Come to our June Luncheon!
June 9th, 11:30-1:00 at the Crossing Restaurant, 39024 Proctor Blvd.
This is going to be a great community interest luncheon with the presentation of this year’s Sandy Mountain Festival Court and we will also be hearing from our speaker, Sandy Fire Chaplain Dennis Simons, about his service to our community.
Please RSVP by June 8th (for seating arrangement purposes) to 503-668-4006 or chamber@sandyoregonchamber.org.
Lunch is $10 and menu options will be given by the restaurant.
Tags: Chaplain, community, Luncheon, Sandy Mountain Festival
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Chamber Info and Photographer Champagne Reception during Spring Into Town!
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
Friday, June 4th from 5-9pm
Come learn about the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce during the first 1 1/2 hours of Spring into Town tomorrow! Our director and staff will be here to answer your questions and explain the benefits of chamber membership. Come meet members of our board and network with current chamber members, and enjoy beverages and refreshments.
We will also be hosting a champagne reception for Gary Randall, a local photographer and chamber member on exhibit. Come meet Gary, snack on refreshments and marvel at his work between 5-9pm!
22 other businesses in downtown Sandy will also be open late and offering specials, door prizes, refreshments, entertainment and more… Spring Into Town for a great time!
Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center
38963 Pioneer Blvd, Sandy
Call 503-668-4006 with questions.
Tags: chamber, Events, free, information, photographer, reception, Spring Into Town
Posted in Artist Receptions, Community Events, Informational, Networking Event | 1 Comment »
Free Ergonomics in the Office Class!
Saturday, May 15th, 2010
We will be hosting a 2-hour Brown Bag Lunch on Thursday, May 20th from 11am-1pm
Ergonomics in the Office will be presented by Allen Freauff of Oregon OSHA.
This is a free learning opportunity open to the public
and will be held at our chamber office, 38963 Pioneer Blvd, Sandy, OR.
You will learn about: health considerations; evaluation of the workstation; controls for cumulative trauma; and the basic principles of ergonomics in the office.
RSVP requested by Wednesday, May 19th to reserve your seat.
503-668-4006 or chamber@sandyoregonchamber.org
Tags: Brown Bag Lunch, class, ergonomics, free, OSHA, workshop
Posted in Brown Bag Lunch, Business Classes, Informational, Networking Event | No Comments »
Follow (and Use) us on Twitter!
Saturday, April 10th, 2010
http://twitter.com/SandyORChamber
We would love to have you, our members, notify us about your event, upcoming sale, special, discount, or whatever so that we can “TWEET” about it to our followers! This is one more way we can help build your business. Please call 503-668-4006 or email chamber@sandyoregonchamber.org
Tags: Member Benefit, tweet, Twitter
Posted in Chamber Spotlight, Member Benefit, Member Business | 4 Comments »
