FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE- February 2008
Recently the Federal government passed an Economic Stimulus bill. What does that mean to more than 130 million taxpayers - and YOU?
Visit this link to find out full details.
REGIONAL INVESTMENT BOARD
Small Business Expansion Loan Program
Brochure
Application
Contact Lorraine 503.350.2006 for questions.
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies
New location or remodel planned for 2008? Starting a brand new business? Let us know and help you get the word out!
October 3rd, 10am, Washington County BTC, Frans Pauwels Memorial Bicycle Center, located at 21785 SW Tualatin Valley Highway, Suite J, Aloha,
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.
| Date: | October 21st, 2008 |
| Location: | Stockpot Restaurant, 8200 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, Beaverton |
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| Speakers | David Bragdon (Metro), Randy Miller (Portland Region Ambassdors), Erin Flyn (PDC), Sandra McDonough (PBA). |
| Topic | Sustainability Lessons Learned in Europe: Can They Apply to Beaverton Business. |
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.
Missed a Series? Watch it here 
October - December '08 Business Matters! Series
Networking strategically generates leads, increases credibility, and leads to new opportunities.
The Business Matters! Networking Series will open doors to great things.
Anchored by Connectworks, Kathie Nelson
Meetings are held at the Beaverton Round Training Center, 3rd floor, 12725 SW Millikan Way - Coldwell Banker Bulding from 7:30am to 8:30am. Click here for a map.
Cost: Complimentary to preferred members, Guests $5.
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.
| Date: | Friday, October 10th, 2008 |
| Time: | 7:45 - 9:00am |
| Location: | Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Station 66, 13900 SW Brockman Road, Beaverton. Off Murray & Davies. |
| Contact: | Lonnie Martinez, 503-333-7854, or email Lonnie. |
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 Johnson, Beaverton Chamber, (503) 350-2007 or Shelley@beaverton.org.
To see our Full Calendar of Events - click here!
| Date: | Wednesday, October 22nd |
| Time: | 5 - 7pm |
| Location : | Stockpot Broiler, 8200 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Beaverton |
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| Contact: | Shelley Johnson (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!
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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.
What You Need to Know
The Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Beaverton have formed a strong partnership to assist local companies and entrepreneurs. Whether you're thinking of starting a business, expanding an existing one, or considering relocation to Beaverton, here are some of the services that can help. For further assistance, please call the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce—we'll be happy to help.
Local Services
Contact the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce,
503-644-0123 or info@beaverton.org,
to receive:
- Executive Relocation Packet
- Business Resource Directory
- Referrals to local member businesses
- Membership information
- Chamber events and networking opportunities guide
- "Oregon High Technology Resource Guide," an informative guide to Oregon's high-tech companies, including contact names, addresses and descriptions ($25)
Janet Young, at 503-526-2456, or visit the City of Beaverton web site to receive:
- Beaverton Business Start-Up Kit
- Business license application
Other Local Resources
Q: I am looking to start a business, how do I get started?
Worksource Oregon Employment Department, Beaverton has a full time Workforce Analyst who can provide valuable workforce statistical information. Please call 503-644-1229 to be directed to this valuable business resource. We also have a Employment Tax Department located in our office for all your business tax information needs.
Q: Can I get help with general business questions locally?
Worksource Oregon Employment Department Beaverton, is your pre paid resource available for all your work force needs including posting your Job on our web-site.
Beaverton Library features a comprehensive business center with information on taxes, business structures, marketing, business plans, building a budget and more. 503-644-2197
Westside Economic Alliance provides economic development information for businesses. 503-968-3100 or www.westside-alliance.org
Portland Community College Small Business Development Center offers one-on-one business advising, classes and workshops for starting and running your own business. 503-978-5080 or www.pcc.edu/pcc/pro/sbdc
Portland State University Business Outreach provides counseling, mentoring and seminars for businesses in the Portland area.
503-725-3705 or www.sba.pdx.edu/outprog
Portland Development Commission provides services to companies establishing, expanding or relocating facilities in the Portland Metro area. 503-823-3200 or www.portlanddev.org
State ProgramsOregon Economic & Community Development Department offers business loans, business outreach programs and international trade assistance.
503-229-5625 or www.econ.state.or.us
Oregon Business Information Center provides information on local, state and federal tax and business laws and other legal requirements.
503-986-2200 or www.filinginoregon.com
Federal Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration offers loans, counseling and workshops. 800-827-5722 or www.sba.gov. Portland, Ore. District Office: 503-326-2682.
Service Corps of Retired Executives is an SBA-funded volunteer organization that helps small business entrepreneurs realize their dreams for starting and operating successful businesses. SCORE provides free business counseling and advice, resource centers, and workshop
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