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.
Business Matters!
Quarterly Series Information
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October - December 2008 - Business Matters! Series
Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce
Business Matters – Business Networking Series
1st & 3rd Wednesdays from 7:30am – 8:30am
Anchor: Kathie Nelson, Connectworks, The Business Growth Strategists
Networking strategically generates leads, increases credibility, and leads to new opportunities.
October 1: Networking Magic – Make Connections that Work
Kathie Nelson, Connectworks, Principal Business Growth Strategist
Attend this dynamic hands-on session and learn to develop your own question driven networking conversations that aren’t about you! Acclaimed business and networking coach, Kathie Nelson help’s you devise networking conversations that produce results, and capture the skills that get you connected. Learn how to acquire every piece of information you need from others while networking, and be confidant that you are sharing your most valuable business strengths at the same time.
What you will learn:
- 3 key questions to open doors to opportunity - How to avoid looking like a networking “newbie” -How to create a value exchange from the first contact -Live Networking!
You network to generate sales leads. Don’t miss this chance to practice conversations that gain so much more! Quit the ‘spaghetti at the wall’ approach (to see what sticks). Learn to network strategically; it is just plain smart!
 Who is Kathie Nelson, Connectworks? Kathie Nelson, Founder and CEO of Connectworks™, a serial entrepreneur, and born powerhouse in business growth, is a three time author, highly sought after speaker, top tier business strategist, and coach. Her cut to the chase deliverables have produced her own award winning sales, and national acclaim. In addition to her contributions to emerging companies, many non-profits and large corporations have been the beneficiaries of her visionary leadership style resulting in substantial, measurable growth. Visit Kathie's Website |
October 15: Create More Referrals & Opportunities
Mark Herdering, The Referral Guy
If you want more referrals and more opportunities, just ask! Sounds easy, right? First you’ll learn to identify and describe your target customer and then precisely how to deliver the message to your own network for optimum results. Master networker, Mark Herdering, presents simple solutions sure to open doors and provides endless business opportunities and referral sources in this hands-on, interactive gathering. All from the contacts you make every day!
What you will learn:
- How to attract exactly the right people - Avoiding the 3 most common networking mistakes.
- How to make your competition your best source of referrals
Use your network to increase the effectiveness of your e-mail blasts, newsletters, cold calls and brochures! Develop your Referral Action Plan (R.A.P.) as an essential part of marketing your business. It costs almost nothing; it is fun and keeps you focused on your “target” market.
Who is Mark Herdering, the Referral Guy? |
Mark Herdering is known as “The Referral Guy”. In less than three years he built a business that generates over $70,000 in monthly revenue…All of it by referral. Mark recently relocated to Portland in September of 2007 after being raised in Los Angeles. He is active in many local organizations such as the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network and serves on the Presidents Council of the Portland Business Alliance. Mark is a graduate of the Referral Institute’s Certified Networker program and is a member of the Bill Gove Speech Club. He is the corporate voice of Send Out Cards, a referral marketing system that enables business owners to generate more business through referrals and repeat business. November 5: Network at the Speed of Trust – Network within Your Customer Base
Wendi Eiland, American Family Insurance, Award Winning Agency
Often overlooked, customers who already know and trust you can be the one of your largest referral sources. Learn from business leader, Wendi Eiland, as she skillfully puts you on the fast track to more referrals and more business utilizing the principals of trust. You’ll learn tips to connect with those you know that pays off in a big way!
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November 19: Money is Made in the Follow Up – Keep in Touch On Time, Every Time
Kathie England, Time for Success, Professional Organizer, Speaker
Do you have a stack of cards on your desk waiting your attention, contacts that have fallen through the cracks? Kathie England delivers the consummate toolbox for filling those cracks, creating your personal follow up system, and effortless steps for organizing the process. You know you need to stay in touch, now take home theskills to keep your follow up simple and profitable, in any economy!
Who is Kathie England, Time for Success?
Clients often describe Kathie as much more than an organizer. She’s like a coach or counselor who listens and observes without judging or trying to fit you into a preconceived niche. Kathie believes that people have their own solutions deep within them. Her role is to ask the questions that help you discover your own solutions. |
Kathie England, professional organizer, specializes in organizing executives and small business owners who want to better manage their time and space. She also helps people who are ready to declutter their homes or downsize.December 3: Networking Online – Social Networking for Small Business
Panel: Matt Payne, Lead Pastor, Church at Bethany; TBA
Networking to gain new business? Wondering where social networking fits in your overall networking plans? Discover key best practices that will position you as a resource in this gold mine of connections. Learn to navigate the webosphere from these social networking masters and get answers and direct feedback on how to get more of what you want online.
Visit Matt's Website
December 17: Networking That Pays Off – Increase your Networking ROI (return on investment)
Kathie Nelson, Connectworks, Principal Business Growth Strategist
Networking takes time and money, don’t waste yours! Now more than ever, you want to show up in the right places. Learn to select groups and events that are target market rich and partnership abundant. . Acclaimed business and networking coach, Kathie Nelson walks you through developing clear objectives and illustrates how to measure your networking ROI and increase your returns with ease. You’ll leave prepared, plan and resources in hand; ready to turn your networking into a revenue generating activity!
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Meetings: The 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and held at the Beaverton Round Training Center, 3rd floor at 12725 SW Millikan Way - Coldwell Banker Buidling from 7:30am - 8:30am. For directions and a map - click here.
Business Matters! Mission, Planning Team, Contact Information
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