This Week Around Town…

In Around Town this week, we would like to recognize a Sandy High student Rebecca Woodcock. Rebecca has chosen to hold a fundraiser for her senior project. This fundraiser is to help local 3-year-old Myiah raise money for therapy that is needed. Myiah has Rett Syndrome. Rett syndrome causes seizures, reducing mobility, and making it difficult to speak or swallow. If you would like to help Rebecca raise funds for Myiah’s therapy you can donate items for the rummage sale fundraiser she is putting together by e-mailing miracle4myiah@yahoo.com or call 503.668.8117. The Rummage sale will be held February 4th from 9am-2pm at the Sandy Community/Senior Center 38348 Pioneer Blvd.

Networking Events

Good Morning Sandy
Wednesday February 1st
7:30-8:30 am
Edward Jones Investments – Mike Pickett
38979 Pioneer Blvd

Good Morning Sandy
Wednesday February 15th
7:30-8:30 am
Ant Farm
39140 Proctor Blvd

Meet new people and support local businesses. Join us for some fun, networking, door prizes and refreshments.

Remember to bring a dollar for the 50/50 raffle!
The 50% not given to the winner is saved and used to “adopt” a local family in need in December.

Chamber Monthly Luncheon

Speaker:Jamie Johnk
Clackamas County Economic Development Coordinator
Date: February 8, 2012
Time: 12:-1:30 pm
Place: Sandy Fire Department Annex Bldg
$12.00 Per Person
Catered By: Tollgate Inn
RSVP to 503.668.4006

Supporting Our Members

New Members
Faiz Healing Massage
Terry Lenchitsky

Renewing Members
Boring Bark
Sandy Auto Body
Sandy Vision Center
Wave Broadband

Support Our Members
Looking for some Mountain Fun and something warm to drink?
Check out these Members:

Otto’s Ski Shop
Mt. Hood Meadows
Mt. Hood Roasters Coffee Co.
Mountain Moka
Cafe Coco
Charitea’s
Tollgate Inn Bakery & Cafe

Sandy Actor’s Theatre Grand Opening
The Sandy Actor’s Theatre is holding
a Grand Opening Ceremony now that
they are wheelchair accessible. Join
them Opening night of Marvin’s Room
February 10th at 7:15pm.
To Make Reservations for Marvin’s
Room call 503.668.6834.

Sandy/Clackamas County

First Friday’s Begin Again!
First Friday’s will begin early this year.
February 3rd from 5-8 pm will be the
First Friday kick off for 2012.

City Council Meeting
Monday, February 06, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Location: Sandy City Hall
Council Chambers
39250 Pioneer Blvd.
Sandy, OR 97055

Help for Your Business

Small Business Development Center
Learn Great Ways To Grow Your Business
Check out our fall/winter lineup of information-packed classes by visiting their website.

This Week Around Town…
2012 Chamber Business Directory
We are now in the proofing stage of the 2012 Directory.
The Chamber office will have a hard copy for you to view your
listing or ad before it goes to print.

We will have the hard copy here January 21st -
January 27th. Our Current Office Hours are 9am-4pm
We encourage you to stop in and take a look at your
listing and/or ad in the directory. The Chamber staff
will be proofing as much as we can.

It will go to print as soon as we give Northwest
Connections the go ahead.
We should have the new directories by the end
of January or first of February. We will then distribute
them at the Chamber Office and Visitor Center, Fred
Meyer, Joe’s Donuts, Clackamas County Bank and
City Hall. If you would like a small quantity to
have at your place of business, please let us know.
You are more than welcome to pick some up
at the office.

We thank all who placed advertisements this
year to help us put the new directory out.

Networking Events

Good Evening Sandy
Wednesday January 25th
5:30-6:30pm
Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce
38963 Pioneer Blvd

Good Morning Sandy
Wednesday February 1st
7:30-8:30am
Edward Jones Investments – Mike Pickett
38979 Pioneer Blvd

Meet new people and support local businesses. Join us for some fun, networking, door prizes and refreshments.

Remember to bring a dollar for the 50/50 raffle!
The 50% not given to the winner is saved and used to “adopt” a local family in need in December.

Chamber Monthly Luncheon

Speaker:Jamie Johnk
Clackamas County Economic Development Coordinator
Date: February 8, 2012
Time: 12:-1:30pm
Place: Sandy Fire Department Annex Bldg
RSVP to 503.668.4006
$12.00 Per Person
Catered By: TBA

Support Our Members

New Members
Support our new members.

Renewing Members
H&R Block

Our Members
Looking for new ways to market your company for 2012?
Signs, Printing, Promotional, Web, Social Media and more.
Check out these members:

Alphabetix
A to Z Custom Signs
Cherokee Designs
Cool Printing and Copies
D&E Promotions NW
Dashboard Doodles
Gresham Sign Solutions
i4 Marketing
In the Write Place
The Northwest Connection
Whitney Signs

Sandy/Clackamas County

Upcoming Town Hall With Senator Mark Johnson
Do you have questions or want to know
what is happening state level in our District.
Here are a couple of opportunities to find out.

Town Hall Saturday January 21st
Senator Mark Johnson
12:00-1:30pm
Clackamas County Bank
38975 Proctor Blvd

Town Hall Tuesday January 24th
Senator Mark Johnson along Side Senator Chuck Thomsen
6:30-7:30pm
Corbett Grange
37493 NE Grange Hall Rd

Oregon Small Business Forum Meeting
Date: January 24,2012
Time 8:am-Noon
Place: 4134 N Vancouver, Portland
Oregon Association for Minority Entrepreneurs

Topics: How a business coach can help small
business achieve success and resources available
in Oregon.

Speakers: Cheryl Meyers – Governor’s Office, Economic &
Business Equity
Merrill Watts – Small Business Development Center
Doug Cooper – Mercy Corps Northwest
Jim Steiner- SCORE
Jennifer Baker – Small Business Development Specialist
Alan Edwards – SSA Updates
Kay Del Marshall – IRS Tax updates for Small Business

Help For Your Business

Small Business Development Center
Learn Great Ways To Grow Your Business
Check out our fall/winter lineup of information-packed classes by visiting their website.

Thank you for your continued support of the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce!
Sincerely,

Karey Milne
SACC Office Manager

This Week Around Town…
As many of you know, Hollis was recently diagnosed and treated for a moderately aggressive form of breast cancer. She had surgery last month and this week she started a course of chemotherapy that is expected to take between 18 and 24 weeks. Needless to say, she will be on extended medical leave while her body battles this disease. Over the last several weeks, our Board of Directors have been working on a multi-faceted solution that will benefit Hollis and her family as well as Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce in the several months to come. Your chamber leaders are strong, professional and proactive. Last month the Board voted to hire a part-time, interim director to assist in the day-to-day operations and to maintain our relationships with businesses, city and county government. Our individual board members (both past and present) committed themselves to continue to volunteer their time by taking on additional duties as they are able. Over the past several weeks, I have seen our members, staff, government officials and community come together to support both Hollis, her family and our chamber. It has been a joy to see our community in action throughout this challenging time.
Your chamber remains open for business! We will continue to support our members and build our community in the weeks and months to come. Karey will maintain her normal schedule Monday through Friday from 9 am – 4 pm. My schedule will vary from week to week, but I will do my best to accommodate your needs in a timely manner. As always, we want to remain an asset for you and your business.
Should you wish to send Hollis a card, gift or words of encouragement, please drop them off at our office during normal business hours and we will deliver them for you. We will also be posting periodic updates here and during our networking events.
Sincerely,
Mitch Speck
Interim Chamber Director

Networking Events

Good Morning Sandy
Wednesday January 18th
7:30-8:30am
Clackamas Federal Credit Union
38985 Pioneer Blvd
37707 Hwy 26

Good Evening Sandy
Wednesday January 25th
5:30-6:30pm
Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce
38963 Pioneer Blvd

Meet new people and support local businesses. Join us for some fun, networking, door prizes and refreshments.

Remember to bring a dollar for the 50/50 raffle!
The 50% not given to the winner is saved and used to “adopt” a local family in need in December.

Chamber Monthly Luncheon

Speakers:Jamie Johnk
Clackamas County Economic Development Coordinator
Date: February 8, 2012
Time: 12:-1:30pm
Place: Sandy Fire Department Annex Bldg
RSVP to 503.668.4006
Catered by: TBA
$12.00 per lunch

Support Our Members

New Members
Support our New Members

Renewing Members

Studio Ink – Sue Allen
Charitea’s
Rhino Industrial Inc.
Konell Construction & Demolition
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Ant Farm
Sandy School of Dance

Support Our Members
Starting to fall back on your New Year’s resolutions?
Check out these members:

Believe Fitness Studio
Dr. Hansel’s Renewal Centers
Mt. Hood Athletic Club
Mt. Hood Nutrition
Take Shape for Life – Shelley Anderson
Take Shape for Life – Anita Chilson
U.S. West Coast Taekwondo

Sandy/Clackamas County

City Council Meeting
January 17th
7:00pm
City Council Chambers
View the Agenda

Help For Your Business

Small Business Development Center
Learn Great Ways To Grow Your Business

Check out our fall/winter lineup of information-packed classes by visiting their website.

Thank you for your continued support of the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce!

Sincerely,

Karey Milne
SACC Office Manager

What We’re Looking For

Because the Chamber is all about helping businesses, we’d love to publish articles to our blog that can help small businesses.

Need Some Ideas?

Think you can offer some expertise, but not sure how? Here’s a few suggestions to get your creative juices flowing:

• If you’re in the medical field, offer up some tips for staying healthy during the holiday season
• If you’re in construction, tell us how to winterize our businesses
• If you’re in marketing, give us some tips about great holiday campaign
• If you’re in real estate, tell us the state of property values in Sandy

We’re open to suggestions! Just remember, we are focused on ways to help local businesses.

We’d love to feature the talents of some of our member businesses. So, give a shout and share your great business tips on our blog.

By the way, it’s great exposure for your business as well!

The directory encourages residents to shop local and is a perfect tool for families wanting to relocate to the Sandy area. It is also a valuable resource for visitors to our area.

Directories are distributed to local residents and will aslo be available at many key locations throughout our region.

We will again be working with JoLinn Kampstra, the publisher of The Northwest Connection. JoLinn will be contacting Chamber businesses to discuss the benefits of advertising in the directory.

You can also contact JoLinn at 503-328-8416.

Check out the samples sizes and bold listings and fill out the order form.

Like it or not, the world today is becoming more and more dependent on the internet. More and more studies indicate that a lot of people make important decisions researching them first online.

Research also indicates that people depend on other people’s experiences to make decisions on products andservices. With the advent of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other such social media, information travels around the world much faster.

Social media can give you credibility to your online visibility (web presence), a better opportunity of being found through search, a premium avenue to provide customer service, and a cheap / effective marketing tool that will bring results if used consistently and correctly.

If you are hesitant to jump on to the internet and social media bandwagon, come find out why you should, or else you might find yourself alone on sidelines as potential customers pass you by on their way to your competitors.

Date: May 11th
Time: 12:00-1:30pm
Place: Sandy Fire Department Annex Bldg

RSVP TODAY

Speaker: Kelly Allen of Alphabetix
Catered by:Smoky Hearth
$12.00 per person

For 19 Hours, Sandy Fire District #72 Engine Bay
will be transformed into a sportsman’s feasting
paradise. A traditional Firehouse style pancake
breakfast with all the trimmings.

Buy your $1.00 Raffle Tickets in Advance and be
entered for a chance to win many wonderful prizes.

Sandy Fire Main Station
17460 Burns Ave
Just off Hwy 26

For additional information

The Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce will run the program (purchasing all of the bracelets, necklaces and charms). We will promote the program, by advertising: ads in The Post, Banners, on our website, the city’s web site, blogging, Twitter and Facebook – any way we can.

Each participating business will simply purchase the charm they would like to sell (we will sell them to you “at cost”). You can choose the type of charm you would like if you let Karey know by April 15th… or you can come in to the Chamber and we will have a variety of charms that you can choose from.

People can collect these tiny charms one at a time. They will purchase their starter bracelet at the Sandy Visitor Center for only $5.00. Created from polished pewter this bracelet measures about 7 ½ inches long with a toggle and lobster claw clasp. A special charm commemorating the centennial will be hosted by the chamber to begin their collection. While at the Chamber they will also be given a “map” of all of the merchants and other establishments throughout the Sandy Area where they can find more charms.

Each participating business will be selling a unique charm for just $2. This should give you a profit of $1 or more depending on the charm… more importantly, you get FREE ADVERTISING and promotion to get people IN YOUR DOOR. The program will start in May and run through December 2011. If it looks like it is going well we will extend the program into 2012.

For more information and to Sign Up to be a participant, call (503) 668-4006 by April 25th!

Save the Date!
April 27,2011 8:30am-1:00pm
Mt. Hood Community College
2600 SE Stark Street
Gresham, OR 97030

Business Fair Luncheon & Seminar

Keynote Speakers:
Rick & Debbie Teeny
TeenyFoods, Inc
The History of Teeny Foods
Sam and Minerva Teeny launched our family business in April 1964 as Middle East Bakeries, Inc. in an old bank building in the Montavilla district of Portland, Oregon.
Sam Teeny was born in Portland, Oregon, but raised in the country of Lebanon from the age of two. He came back to Portland when he was a teenager. At age 24 Sam went back to Lebanon, married his wife, Minerva, brought her back to Oregon and started a life together. In 1963 Sam went on a hunting trip and took along the “Lebanese bread” that Minerva baked at home. This bread was the hit of the trip, and Sam was encouraged by his friends to open a bakery. Although Sam had never baked a thing in his life, he believed this was his direction from the Lord. When he tried to get a loan from the bank, he told the bank that he felt the Lord had directed him into this business and he wanted to put a Bible verse on each package of bread. The bank refused to loan him the money, as they said the Bible verses would limit his business. Sam decided that if this was indeed from the Lord, then he would open the bakery without the bank’s help. He borrowed $500 against his life insurance, and was greatly blessed when he was able to purchase a commercial mixer for only $25. He was given a commercial oven free of charge. Sam used Minerva’s recipe, coined the name “Pocket Bread”™ to describe the product, and launched Middle East Bakeries, Inc. Sam and Minerva, along with their five children, worked at the bakery during the early years. Middle East Bakeries, Inc. was to become the oldest commercial Pocket Bread™ and flat bread manufacturer in the United States!

Rick and Debbie Teeny bought the family business in 1996. In July 2003 Teeny Foods moved into a new 58,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility with ten times the old capacity. The majority of their business is propriety contract manufacturing. They specialize in custom formulation of recipes to meet their customers’ needs including all natural, whole grain, low fat, etc. Their end users consist of restaurants, sports arenas, frozen grocery and schools. In 2008, Rick and Debbie received The SBA family-owned small business of the year award.

Click here to register for the luncheon & seminar

Participating Organizations
City of Gresham
Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
Gresham Downtown Development Association
Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Legal Clinic
Oregon Department of Revenue
East Metro Economic Alliance
Mt. Hood Chamber of Commerce
Rockwood Business Coalition
Try Local First
Oregon Assoc. of Minority Entrepreneurs
WorkSource Portland Metro East
Small Business Administration, SBA
Mercy Corps NW
West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce
Internal Revenue Service, IRS
i4 Marketing
Alphabetix
Imagine Your Reality
Statefarm
Unitus Community Credit Union
Edward Jones
Zenith Exhibits, Inc.
Exhibitors Information

biz fair 2011

Last October, Allen was diagnosed with an aggressive, deadly form of cancer. He’s put up a heroic fight. Sadly, though, he is now listed as terminally ill.

According to friend and auction organizer Tony Profitt, Allen’s medical bills have gone far beyond the coverage of his health insurance and hopes funds raised at the auction will help ease the burden of those expenses.

Allen has been dedicated to the community and has given to many causes including the donation of firewood to veterans during the winter months and encouraging students to stay in school by teaching fishing-rod building to students after school, to name just a few.

“Rick is well known all over town and everybody loves him,” Profitt said. “I have known him for eight years and he has been a philanthropist the entire time.”

The benefit auction, which will be held at Camp Namanu in Sandy, starts at 3 p.m. with a raffle and auction. Already scheduled for auctioning are guided float fishing trips on the Sandy River and a weeklong trip at Camp Namanu summer camp for one lucky child.

“We have donations coming in throughout the community,” Profitt said.

For those hungry, the event will feature a spaghetti dinner that will be followed by the rockin’ sounds of the ’70s and ’80s performed by the Water Buffaloes band until 11 p.m.

This alcohol-free event is open to the entire family with both adult and youth activities. The event is free, but organizers are asking for $10-$15 donations to help with the cost of the dinner.

Organizers also are asking for items that can be auctioned at the event as well as cash donations. They can be dropped off at the Sandy Chamber of Commerce or by calling its Executive Director Hollis MacLean-Wenzel at 503-668-4006. Camp Namanu is located at 10300 S.E. Camp Namanu Road in Sandy.
Getting there

If you plan on attending the benefit for Rick Allen, these are the directions to Camp Namanu on the Sandy River. The total drive is about 6 miles from Sandy.

• Follow Southeast Ten Eyck Road out of Sandy.

• Take the first left to stay on Ten Eyck.

• Stay on Ten Eyck until you reach Southeast Bull Run Road.

• Turn right onto Southeast Bull Run Road.

• Keep right at the fork.

• Turn left at Southeast Camp Namanu Road.

By Gus Jarvis

The Sandy Post, Mar 1, 2011

If you have ever had questions about what the fire department does for the community, how they get their funding, how they help you, your children or your community then RSVP for the luncheon at 503.668.4006 $12.00 for Lunch and it will be catered by Amarin Thai.

Sandy Fire District #72

• Fire basics for your business
• CPR classes
• Child Safety
• Medic First Aid Classes
• If we can’t find you we Can’t Help you
• Outdoor Burning
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Kids Stuff

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

www.oregontraildemocrats.com

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

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

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.

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.

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.