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SBDC – Social Media Marketing for Your Business

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Learn how to incorporate social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter & YouTube to promote your business and attract new customers. The instructor will discuss the Key elements of successful social media marketing. This seminar presented in partnership with Alphabetix – Web Design. Only Better, and will be taught by Chamber member Laura Allen.

The Details

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

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SBDC – Weekend QuickBooks Bootcamp

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Weekend QuickBooks Bootcamp™

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)

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SBDC – Contracting with the Government

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Small businesses face challenges when trying to win federal, state and local government contracts. The Small Business Administration can help small businesses work through these challenges. This class provides an in-depth approach to discovering and seeking contract opportunities available as well as the possible marketing tools that may assist in selling your product or service to
the government.

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.

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SBDC – Small Business Sales Institute

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Learn the entire sales process for your business: prospecting, qualifying, sales closing and post sales servicing. You will be able to use these tools to ensure your business has a predictable revenue stream and profitable long-term customer relationships.

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.

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SBDC – Buidling Your Business Website

Sunday, January 29th, 2012

Learn the basics of creating and managing your Website. Know the key elements of a user friendly Website and how to direct customers to your site to promote your products and services. This seminar presented in partnership with Alphabetix – Web Design. Only Better, and will be taught by Chamber member, Kelly Allen.

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.

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SACC at Work 1/21/12

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Chamber News & Events

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

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SBDC QuickBooks Bootcamp 2

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

QuickBooks Bootcamp™ 2: Making QuickBooks Work for You

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.

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SBDC – Starting Your Own Business

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Get your start-up questions answered here! This seminar is a must if you have a
business idea or just opened your doors but still have some questions. What
should you know before getting started?

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

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SBDC – Small Business Legal Basics

Sunday, January 15th, 2012

In this seminar you will learn how to protect your small business and deal with some of the legal issues involved when owning and running a business. You will discover how to avoid common mistakes that while dealing with contracts, hiring employees, the structure of your business. In addition, it covers different licensing requirements and regulations, as well as tax implications for you and your business. This seminar is offered in partnership with the law firm Young
Twedt McRostie LLP, by Chamber member Jay McRostie.

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.

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SACC at Work 1/14/12

Saturday, January 14th, 2012

Chamber News and Events

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