City of Beaverton releases the Urban Renewal Feasibility Study. Available here.

Visit the Business Advocacy Council home page for more information and get involved!

Candidate Endorsement Council Home Page

CURRENT 2010 CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies
New location or remodel planned for 2010? Starting a brand new business? Let us know and help you get the word out!

July 17th, 12pm: Align Acupuncture & Chiropractic,2077 NW Town Center Dr.

July 23rd. 9:30am: Care to Share, 17881 SW TV Hwy.

July 31st, 12pm: Beaverton History Center, 12412 SW Broadway St.

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For your ribbon cutting, Click Here

Enjoy engaging speakers, fine food and great networking at the monthly business lunch. Occasionally, we will have hosted rotating Table Topic discussion groups – a great way to pick up business tips from the experts while you make new connections.

Beaverton’s Business Lunch meets the third Tuesday of each month.
Get complimentary expert advice at the Table Topics at 11:15; program at noon.

Full Program Details Here!

Date: July 27, 2010
Location: Portland Community College, Rock Creek Event Center
Sponsor:
   
Speakers

Denny Doyle, Mayor

Service to Beaverton Awards & Recognition Program
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Join us as we honor Service to Beaverton award winners in the following catagories:

Outstanding Beaverton Individual
Outstanding Business
Outstanding Neighborhood Assoc. (NAC) Member
Outstanding Service Organizaton
Outstanding Teacher
Outstanding Emerging Leader (under 18)


PREFERRED MEMBERS SECURE ONLINE REGISTRATION!

GUESTS/NON-MEMBERS REGISTER ONLINE HERE


Educational Series Format for Small and Medium Size Businesses.

Mission: To provide business professionals with practical, effective advice for saving money, making money and building business connections.

Q1 Business Matters!

"Keeping Your Customers Through Quality Service"


Meetings are held at the Beaverton Round Training Center, 3rd floor, 12725 SW Millikan Way - Coldwell Banker Bulding from 7:15am to 8:45am. Click here for a map.

Cost: Complimentary to members, Prospective Members - $10.

Mission, Planning Team, Contact Information - Click Here

Quarterly Series Information - Click Here

Call for Speakers - Click Here

 

Whether you are pitching a product or marketing your business, selling is an essential survival skill. The Sales Tune-up is a lively forum for learning the latest trends or tweaking your techniques. Hear the hottest business books on tape and discuss them with your colleagues.

Join Ham Thorne,
Sales Tune-up Chair, (503) 645-7905

The Sales Tune-up meets Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Beaverton Chamber offices at 12655 SW Center Street, Suite 140. Admission is free, Chair: Ham Thorne, Directors Mortgage.,
503-645-7905, email Ham.

The Westside's premier networking group. Join with 100+ business folks each Friday at a different Chamber member's location. Build relationships and generate leads!
Date: Friday, July 30th, 2010
Time: 7:45 - 9:00am
Location:

Office Depot - Tanasbourne, 18250 NW Evergreen Parkway.

Contact: Shelley Wright 503-350-2007, or email Shelley

 

Mix and mingle at this monthly after-work event. Network in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy food and drink. Win door prizes and discover new business connections.

The Business After Hours meets at a different business every month. To host, contact Shelley Wright, Beaverton Chamber, (503) 350-2007 or Shelley@beaverton.org.

To see our Full Calendar of Events - click here!

Date: July 14, 2010
Time: 5 - 7PM
Location: Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, 12930 NW Old Pumpkin Ridge Road, North Plains
Sponsor:
Contact: Shelley Wright (email: Shelley @ beaverton.org)

Building Community Leaders
Since 1997, Leadership Beaverton has prepared 256 citizens to improve our community through service and participation.

Leadership Beaverton's mission statement is "To develop a diverse network of visionary civic and business leaders who act in accordance with the principles of community-centered stewardship."

For more information click here!


       
Westside Young Professionals is a program that focuses on young professionals in the Washington County area, who want to connect with one another at non-traditional networking events. WYP helps professionals become leaders, have a voice in the community and develop skills for the future.

Speakers Bureau

Is your club, classroom, service group or business looking for a great speaker? The following Chamber members are experienced public speakers and have areas of expertise they are willing to share with you!

Beaverton Family Chiropractic
Contact Name: Dr. Dan Miller
Phone: 503-644-8844
Mailing Address: 4690 SW Hall Blvd, Suite 110, Beaverton 97005
Topics: Health, Chiropractic, Headaches, ADD/ADHD, Schools, Children, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Family, Exercise, Fitness

Intentions Coaching and Training
Contact Name: Patti Keating
www.IntentionsCoaching.com
Patti@IntentionsCoaching.com
Topics:
Business Development / Marketing

Opus:Interactive
Contact Name: Jeremy Sherwood
Phone: 503-972-4014
Mailing Address: 2337 NW York St., Portland, OR 97210

Topics:

Ebay this!
You have heard about it, you may have read about it, but have you Ebayed? Take advantage of Ebay technology for your friends, family and yourself. Jason Nuss has sold thousands of items and received positive feedback for all his sales and purchases. Come learn the tips and tricks for Ebay success.

UN-Wire your life.
Wifi, Hotspots, Wireless, it is all very similar and can be a lot of fun. But how do you use it safely and most effectively? Jeremy Sherwood has installed, configured, and engineered wireless devices for the last 5 years, will give tips and answers questions about the technology and what it can do for you.

Tualatin Hills Park Foundation
Contact Name: Susan Bender Phelps
Phone: 503-629-6300
Mailing Address: 15707 SW Walker Road, Beaverton, OR 97006

Category of Topics:
Leadership
Community Collaboration
Powerful Networking
Old West/History

Sample Topics:


The Leader Within
Tired of hearing that we have no real leaders anymore? Where are the Martin Luther King's, the Ghandi's - perhaps we are the one's we have been waiting for? An inspiring conversation about personal responsibility, life choices and leadership.

Connections: The Secrets of Powerful Networking

A strong network enriches your professional and personal satisfaction, helps you be more effective in any project you take on, and is a major factor in your success during economic challenges. This provocative, entertaining presentation will give you powerful tools you can begin using the moment you get back to your office or hit the streets!

Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
The true story behind these legendary wild west figures.

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