The Details

Date: 02/7
Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $55, Class limited to 20 participants.

QuickBooks training that goes beyond understanding how the software works as a data processing tool. Infused with real life examples, tips and strategies, the sessions will give you knowledge and confidence in performing small business
bookkeeping basics.
QuickBooks Bootcamps 1 & 2 are loaded with bookkeeping tips and techniques.
In each workshop, students will use QuickBooks on our computers. Training is done using a sample company and includes a free, individual follow-up session
with the instructor.

The Details

Date: Bootcamp 1: 02/18 Bootcamp 2: 03/03
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. one hour lunch on your own
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $135 per Bootcamp or $235 for both, Class limited to 8 participants.

Sign up for QuickBooks Bootcamp 1 & 2 for $235 (save $35)

The Details

Date: 02/08
Time: 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: No Charge! Class limited to 20 participants.

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.

The specific outcomes of this program course include:
· Mapping out the entire client/customer buying process
· Conducting written sales plans and a professional sales presentations
· Developing a sales strategy with action points for every step in the sales process.
· Using multiple prospecting methods and responding effectively to objections.
· Asking for commitments that move the sales process forward and complete in a buying decision.

The Details

Date: 02/06 – 03/12, class meets every Monday evening.
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $395, Class limited to 15 participants.

The Details

Date: 02/03 or 03/02
Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $55, Class limited to 20 participants.

The Details

Date: 02/02 or 03/01
Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $75, Class limited to 10 participants.

Each workshop will include the same general content, with a focus on the needs and issues of that region of the County. People are encouraged to attend the workshop in their region.

Workshop Dates

• Northwest (urban, unincorporated areas) – Monday, Jan. 30, 6-8 pm; Milwaukie Elementary School, 11250 SE 27th Ave., Milwaukie
• East – Wednesday, Feb. 1, 6-8 pm; Eagle Creek Elementary School, 30391 SE Highway 211, Eagle Creek
• South – Thursday, Feb. 2, 6-8 pm; Molalla River Middle School, 318 Leroy St., Molalla

What You’ll Do

At the workshop people will have the chance to learn more about the two-year TSP update process, comment on proposed goals and objectives, and express your views on current system problems and help identify possible solutions.

For those who would like to participate but can’t attend a workshop, an online workshop is available at Clackamas County TSP website through February 5.

Through the TSP update, the County is reviewing plans and policies for various forms of transportation – roads, transit, walking, bicycling, rail, air, freight, waterways and pipelines – in unincorporated Clackamas County. When complete in 2013, the TSP will specify priority transportation projects for the next 20 years and address how those projects, and maintenance of the current system, can be funded.
A Public Advisory Committee (PAC) of residents from throughout Clackamas County and a Technical Advisory Committee are integral parts of the review process. The next PAC meeting, which the public is welcome to attend, will be held from 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, in Room 115 of the County’s Development Services Building, 150 Beavercreek Rd., Oregon City.

More information about the project, information on upcoming meetings and opportunities for input are available on the project 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

In a team, there are always individuals who stand out as examples of what the organization is most proud of, below are those who have gone over and above in demonstrating their ability to work under extreme pressure, and their desire to learn and to teach. It is individuals such as these that challenge us to meet them at the top.

Probationary Firefighter of the Year – FF Doug Dietrich

Volunteer FF Doug Dietrich (Probationary Firefighter of the Year) responded to 290 alarms and served as a crew member 76 times, staffing the station both days and evenings. FF Dietrich spent countless hours at the station, assisted with public education events and the sign post program, and consistently impressed everyone with his helpful, friendly attitude.

Firefighter of the Year – FF Glenn Yeager

Volunteer FF Glenn Yeager (Firefighter of the Year) responded to a whopping
691 alarms! FF Yeager staffed the station on days, evenings, weekends.
Cumulatively he worked an incredible 125 shifts. Tireless, FF Yeager also completed 262 hours of training, participated in numerous community events and not only served on Volunteer Association committees, but chaired one as well. While these numbers and activities seem impressive individually; when you look at his service as a whole, his achievements are even more impressive. FF Yeager spent an amazing total of 1,230 hours providing service to the district and our community in 2011. Thank you FF Yeager.

Officer of the Year – Capt Martin Grassl – for the 6th Year in a row, 8 total!!

Volunteer Capt. Martin Grassl (Officer of the Year) responded to 294 alarms and standbys, staffed 59 Duty Officer shifts and attended 322 training hours. He is often chosen as a mentor by new members who seek him out for his incredible professionalism. Not only does Capt Grassl make himself available to train firefighters, he does so with a constantly smiling face and a contagious positive attitude. Capt. Grassl assisted in several volunteer committees. Capt Grassl is a huge asset to the team and a great leaders within the volunteer organization, which may account for being the recipient of this award an unprecedented 6 times in a row!!

Employee of the Year: Administrative Assistant, Nannette Wilson

Nannette joined Sandy Fire in 1996 as a Fire Explorer and went on to become the Administrative Assistant in 1999. Nannette was recognized this year because of her positive, can-do attitude and her extensive work in the community.

She demonstrates the values of Sandy Fire District through her commitment to public service. She volunteered to coordinate a Relay for Life Team and logistics for the event, was crowned as a Sandy Mountain Festival Princess, oversaw the applications and the logistics of the Kiwanis Christmas Basket Program and runs the Car Seat Safety Installation Program for Sandy Fire District. Nannette accomplished all of this with a smile on her face and a seamlessly endless supply of energy and enthusiasm.

P.R.I.D.E. Awards (Professionalism, Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication,
Education)

These awards represent the core values of our fire district.
Recipients are chosen based on their attitude and actions that demonstrate the elements of what our fire district believes characterizes a true public servant and professional team member. Their service over and above emergency response, communicates to the public and their co-workers, the depth of their commitment. Their contributions inspire and instill others with confidence that individuals can and do make a difference. Their focus on the greater good serves as an example of what we all aspire to.

2011 Recipients

• Firefighter and Volunteer Association President, Laurie Smallwood
• Firefighter Dave Evans
• Firefighter Chris Sparks
• Deputy Chief Phil Schneider
• Firefighter Rayner Yoshioka
• Bookkeeper Ann Rogers

Board Award – Gerald New, News Towing

Gerald owns News Towing, a company based in our community since 1978 and has been an AAA provider for 29 years. Gerald has provided Sandy Fire with wrecked vehicles to be used in extrication training for 30 years. Donating the cost of towing the vehicles to and from the station has been a tremendous benefit to the department. Gerald and his drivers are subjected to the same horrific sights, smells and sounds that our professional rescuers encounter and he and his crew handle each and every crash with professionalism and confidentiality. Gerald has become a true friend of Sandy Fire and is considered a partner. Recently Gerald invented a fluid recovery system to ensure that no oil and antifreeze pollutes the environment, demonstrating his commitment not only to the fire district but to the greater community as well.

Years of Service Recognition

• 25 years of service: Photographer Steve Wolf and Board Member Joe Barnett
• 20 years of service: Firefighter Brook Karstetter
• 15 years of service: Firefighter Andy Crofts
• 10 years of service: Firefighter Eric Gatchell
• 5 years of service: Firefighters Dale Clarke, Rayner Yoshioka, Matt Christie, TJ Zander and Bookkeeper Ann Rogers

New Firefighters

Sandy Fire District took this opportunity to swear in our newest firefighters.
Doug Dietrich, Jon Dikeman, Rick Guilbault, James Thomas, Brandon Tidd, and Jason Vanderpool. These volunteer firefighters have completed a year of training.

Sandy Fire Volunteer Association Officers for 2012

• Dale Clarke, President
• Laurie Smallwood, 2nd Vice President
• Jeremy Parker, 1st Vice President
• Dave Evans, Secretary
• Robert Oun, Treasurer
• Duston Yacapin, Sergeant of Arms

Two-Day Hands-On Training in QuickBooks

Using a sample company’s data file, experience hands-on processing of money flowing into and out of your business. Finish with overview of how QuickBooks report functions reveal a big picture view of your company’s financial health.

The Details

Date: 01/24 & 01/26 or *02/22 & 02/29 or 03/20 & 03/22
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon, * 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $135, Class limited to 8 participants.

Topics to be covered:
· What are the First Steps to getting My Business Started?
· Is this a good time to Start My Business?
· How do I figure how much $$$ it will take?
· Where can I find some Financing?
· What do I need to know about registering my business and with whom?
· What kinds of recordkeeping am I required to keep?
· How do I target my customers?
· Should I Buy or Lease?
 

The Details

Date: 02/01 or 03/07
Time: 6 – 9 p.m
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $55, Class limited to 20 participants

The Details

Date: 01/31 or 02/28
Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $No Charge, Class limited to 20 participants.

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

Oregon State Trade and Export Promotion Program

Participating in international trade shows and trade missions is among the most effective ways for companies to enter into new international markets or expand their visibility in existing markets.

Explore Opportunities and Expand into New Markets

The state of Oregon offers a new program, funded in part thorugh the Small Business Administration, to assist Oregon companies who wish to take advantage of international trade shows, trade missions or reverse trade missions to enter new markets or grow existing ones.

The State Trade and Export Program (STEP) reimburses up to 50 percent of a company’s eligible expenses up to $5,000 per trade show as well as up to $200 for costs associated with pre-approved training provided by STEP partner organizations.

Check out this flyer for more information and eligible expenditures.

Two-Day Hands-On Training in QuickBooks

After a short introduction to all the accounting you need to know using
QuickBooks, you will set up a company in QuickBooks, customizing its many features to suit your company’s processing preferences.

The Details

Date: 01/17 & 01/19 or *02/08 & 02/15 or 03/13 & 03/15
Time: 9 a.m. – noon, * 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $135, Class limited to 8 participants.

Growing Solar Clackamas County is a citizen-run group, with support from Oregon State University Extension Service, Clackamas County Office of Sustainability, and Solar Oregon (an Oregon non-profit organization).

The Growing Solar Clackamas County Steering Committee has completed the process of selecting qualified contractors and negotiating special low pricing for Clackamas County residents and small business, and is now planning outreach efforts to let everyone in the county know about this one-time golden opportunity:

• For easy and affordable renewable electric power and hot water
• To significantly reduce your power bill long-term
• To be part of an Oregon based solution using Oregon made and installed systems
• To be part of a local community driven program

Volunteer Workshop

An Outreach Training Workshop for volunteers who can help is scheduled for Thursday, January 19th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Room 115, at the Clackamas County Development Services Building, on the County’s Red Soils Campus, 150 Beavercreek Road, at the corner of Library Court and Beavercreek Road, to inform you about the Growing Solar Clackamas County program and how you can help spread the word over the next two months.

If you, or someone you know can help, please contact Committee Chair Kathy Phillips at 503-406-8381, or by email info@growingsolar.org. Any time you can give to this effort is appreciated!

This Week Around Town…

We hope you had a great holiday season and we look forward to working with you to make 2012 a prosperous and wonderful year.

Also, ’tis the season of making improvements and we are in the midst of some changes in our communications with you. Because we’ve got a lot planned for the year, we’ve retitled our weekly e-blast “SACC at Work” and given it a facelift. The new name and look will carry over to our website.

Be sure to read and take advantage of all your Chamber has to offer. Please let us know what you think!

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

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

State of the City
Speakers: Mayor Bill King and
City Manager Scott Lazenby

Date: January 11th
Time: 12:-1:30pm
Place: Sandy Fire Department Annex Bldg
Catered by: Busy Bee Catering
$12.00 per person

RSVP to 503.668.4006

Support Our Members

New Members
Take Shape for Life – Shelley Anderson
Edward Jones Investments – Mike Pickett

Renewing Members
i4Marketing
Lois Coleman
Smoky Hearth Restaurant
A to Z Signs
Mt. Hood National Forest

Support Our Members
Preparing Your Finances for the New Year?
Check out these members:
Baker & Colson PC
Double T Tax Associates
Dowsett Fogg & Doler PC
H&R Block
Mountain Quail Business Services
Quail Oaks Financial

Sandy/Clackamas County

Downtown Parking Study Update
Thursday, December 15, 2011

The Downtown Parking Management Study has been completed and will be presented to the Sandy City Council on January 17th, 2012 at 6:00 PM during a work session. Once City Council approves the study it will be released to the public as the official guiding document for improving parking in downtown Sandy. Sometime in February, City of Sandy staff and a newly formed Downtown Parking Advisory Committee (DPAC) will go forth with implementing the recommendations as defined in the Study.

If you have any questions or comments please contact Kelly O’Neill at 503-489-2163 or koneill@ci.sandy.or.us

Clackamas County Town Hall
Find out what’s going on in your county. Bring Your questions and suggestions for Senator Jeff Merkley.

Date: Tuesday January 17, 2012
Time: 1:00pm
Place: Hope Village 1535 S Ivy Street
Canby, OR 97013

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

The Details

Date: 01/18 or *02/24 or 03/21
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., *Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: No Charge, Class limited to 20 participants

The Details

Date: 01/13 & 01/20 & 01/27 or 03/09 & 03/16 & 03/23
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $95, Class limited to 10 participants.