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.
A Great Place to Live, Work and Play
Beaverton is nestled between the vibrant city of Portland and the verdant farm fields of Western Washington County. The city offers a strong business environment and the attractions of a large metropolitan area, but still has a home-town feel. Its business core is growing and its urban population is increasingly diverse. Residents enjoy a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities, an award-winning parks district, high-achieving schools and a community-oriented government. Headquarters of global companies like Nike and Tektronix support the local economy along with many small and medium sized businesses.
Beaverton lies seven miles west of downtown Portland in the heart of the “Silicon Forest”, the economic lifeblood of the region. Some 300 high tech companies are located there.
It is the fifth largest city in the state and the second largest suburb in the metro area. There is a wide variety of housing stock, ranging from single-family houses on quiet cul-de-sacs to urban-core condominiums near shops and light rail transit stations.
Beaverton offers a variety of family activities and amenities including the region’s largest farmers market, a new library, more than 100 parks, bike paths and hiking trails. It is also conveniently located within an hour’s drive of popular natural resources, including the Oregon coast, Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge.
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