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All Good Northwest – Resilience & Hope Summer Benefit
All Good Northwest – Resilience & Hope Summer Benefit Friday, June 23rd, 2023 McMenamins Kennedy School $80 per person | 21+ | 6pm – 9pm THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS Join us for an evening celebrating the amazing work done in our shelter programs while we share stories of resilience & community and raise…
Read MoreNew CEO Announced
New CEO Announced Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center The Chamber Board of Directors is pleased to announce Stayce Blume as the new CEO. Her first day will be July 5th. In 2016, then owner of Skyland Pub, Stayce won the Business Excellence Award for medium business. A more complete biography of Stayce…
Read MoreGresham Safety Levy Measure 26-239
Gresham Safety Levy Measure 26-239 The Gresham Safety Levy, Measure 26-239, has the full support of the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce. The importance of public safety to the creation of jobs, a thriving economy, and a community is well known. Proposition 26-239 stabilizes the City of Gresham’s finances while bringing transparency, new police and fire…
Read MoreOregon Capital Gains Tax Measure 26-238
Oregon Capital Gains Tax Measure 26-238 Sure, the idea sounds good and people will be drawn to the idea. Helping people deal with evictions makes sense. But it is already being done and the devil is in the details with this measure. No income thresholds for qualifying to use this tax. There are current ,…
Read More2023 Business Climate Survey
2023 Business Climate Survey As the 2023 legislative session convenes, Oregon Business & Industry and the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce are requesting local chambers to help gather information from business owners and operators around the state. The survey deadline has been extended to this Friday, February 3rd. Responses will help make the case for…
Read MoreHistoric Downtown Gresham Third Thursdays Return
Historic Downtown Gresham Third Thursdays Return Join us in Historic Downtown Gresham each Third Thursday of 2023 5:30-8:30pm for specials, activities, music, dinind and more! Third Thursdays Return to Historic Downtown Gresham We have extended the popular summer run of Third Thursday year-round. You can find something at SugarCubed, Shop Girl Consignment, USWC Taekwondo, Center…
Read MoreSenator Wyden Town Hall Event in Multnomah County
Senator Wyden Town Hall Event in Multnomah County Please join U.S. Senator Ron Wyden for an in-person Multnomah County Town Hall on Wednesday January 18 at 9:30am at the Gresham High School Auditorium. If you have any questions, please email me. We hope to see you there, and feel free to share with friends and…
Read MoreGive So They Can Give
Give So They Can Give Nonprofits are a great place to donate funds or items. In 2021, the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce collected and donated thousands of dollars of children athletic equipment by honoring gold medal winner, Ryan Crouser. My Fathers House, A Community Shelter, Gresham-Barlow Youth Baseball/Softball, and Salvation Army Gresham Corps who…
Read MorePlay and Be Entertained
Play and Be Entertained If you’re looking for something to do in Gresham, Oregon, you won’t be disappointed. From live music to theater performances to art galleries, Gresham is a great place for anyone who loves arts, culture, and entertainment. Let’s take a closer look at a few of the festive events happening eat of…
Read MoreShop Small, Shop Big, Shop LOCAL – Gresham
Shop Small, Shop Big, Shop LOCAL – Gresham Small businesses in Gresham are banding together to make Christmas shopping more enjoyable. For the 2022 holiday season, the annual Gresham Area Try Local First campaign is back with an added BINGO experience the city’s distinctive shops and features to help you get into the season. Shopping…
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