NOVEMBER BALLOT MEASURE ENDORSEMENTS - Vote for Business!

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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!

November 21st, 9:15am, Beaverton Nissan, 3855 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.

December 12th, 9:30am, Studio Cue, 7739 SW Capitol Hwy, Suite 240, Portland


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: November 18th, 2008
Location: Portland Community College Rock Creek Event Center
Sponsor:
   
Speakers
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What's around the bend for YOUR business?

It's bumpy out there! And whether you're a sole proprietor or a Fortune 500, you're facing a whole new wave of business challenges.

Join us for a hands-on session where you and your Chamber peers work together on TODAY'S business issues. Hear what's working out there--and what isn't!--and find strategies you can use to build your business.

Jump in!


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.

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, November 21st, 2008
Time: 7:45 - 9:00am
Location:

Rivermark Community Credit Union, 4875 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton.

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: Tuesday, November 25th
Time: 5 - 7pm
Location : Hilton Garden Inn, 15520 NW Gateway Ct., Beaverton
Sponsor:
 
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!


       
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.

2008 Beaverton Community Parade

Congratulations to our fabulous Ambassadors & Beaverton Sub Station for their 1st place Comedic Award Win September 13, 2008

Other members who participated and made it possible: Alexia's, Miller Paint, Streets of Tanasbourne, Uwajimaya, Red Brick Pizza, Home Town Buffet.