June
10: CHAMBER TO HOST JUNE FORUM LUNCHEON ON JUNE 16TH
The Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Forum Luncheon, sponsored
by Les Schwab Tire Center, on Wednesday, June 16th, at the Tukwila Center
for Health & Medicine, located at 693 Glatt Circle, from noon –
1:15 p.m. Featured speaker will be Senate President Peter Courtney,
who will offer his thoughts on the current situation in the state legislature,
the election and current priorities for our area. Mr. Courtney will
also be available to answer your questions. The lunch, catered by Fonzi’s
Deli is $10. Please RSVP to the Chamber office at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr., IOM
Executive
Director
June
10: GREETERS PROGRAM FOR JUNE 18TH
The Chamber
Greeters Program will be held this week on Friday, June 18h, at the
Diagnostic Imaging Suite of the Tukwila Center for Health &
Medicine, located at 693 Glatt Circle, from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Join Community Health Education and Outreach Manager Cathy Heisen and
the rest of the clinic staff as they welcome old friends and greet new
friends with delicious breakfast goodies, fun raffles and the best networking
experience Woodburn has to offer. Tours of the Diagnostic Imaging Suite
will be conducted and a radiologist will be present to share the latest
in digital film-less technology. For more information or to schedule
a Greeters Program at your business, please contact the Chamber office
at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr., IOM
Executive
Director
June
4: CHAMBER HOSTS JUNE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
The Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce will host its June Business After Hours (BAH)
from 5 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 10th, at Country Side Living, located
right behind Roth’s Family Market at 1605 E Lincoln.
Country
Side Living is a locally owned Residential Care facility specializing
in the care of those with Alzheimer’s or other Dementias. The facility
has room for 16 residents, creating a “feels like home” environment.
Kind and compassionate caregivers staff the facility and continually
update their skills through monthly classes to provide even better care
for the residents. Residents are encouraged to be involved in the everyday
life of the facility, whether it be folding laundry, gardening, playing
cards or simply having coffee with staff. Homemade breads and cookies
can always be found around a nearby corner.
Please
join Manager Mary Reitan and her caring staff as they celebrate their
5th anniversary with an outdoor picnic featuring homemade foods, a barbeque,
strawberry shortcake, live music and great door prizes. For more information,
contact Mary at 503-981-9571.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr., IOM
Executive
Director
June
4: GREETERS PROGRAM FOR JUNE 11TH
The Chamber
Greeters Program will be held this week on Friday, June 11th, at Country
Meadows Village, located at 155 S Evergreen, from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Marketing
Director Cynthia Witham reminds everyone that this event will be in
the Assisted Living Care unit, the first single story building as you
enter the driveway, on your left. Join General Manager Doug Rusch, Cynthia
and the rest of their staff as they welcome old friends and greet new
friends with delicious breakfast goodies, fun raffles and the best networking
experience Woodburn has to offer. Property tours will also be available.
For more information or to schedule a Greeters Program at your business,
please contact the Chamber office at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr., IOM
Executive
Director
May
14: CHAMBER GREETERS PROGRAM FOR MAY 21ST
The Chamber
Greeters Program will be held this week on Friday, May 21st, at Bank
of America, located at 110 S Pacific Hwy, from 7:30 – 9:00
a.m. Please join new Branch Manager Don Hendrix and his friendly, professional
staff as they welcome old friends and greet new friends for delicious
breakfast goodies, fun raffles and the best networking experience that
Woodburn has to offer. For more information or to schedule a Greeters
Program at your business, please contact the Chamber at 503-982-8221
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr., IOM
Executive
Director
May
6 : CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS ON MAY 13TH
The Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Business After Hours
(BAH) at the Perfect Image Gift Shop (across from the
Chamber office), located at 2233 Country Club Rd., from 5 - 7 p.m. Owner
Marilyn Young and her staff will be hosting and celebrating their 1st
year anniversary as part of the Woodburn business community. This celebration
has a Hawaiian theme complete with live music, fantastic prizes, great
music and beverages. Everyone is invited to wear their best Hawaiian
outfit. In addition to their 1st anniversary, Perfect Image will also
be celebrating the completion of their store expansion, offering even
more gifts for every occasion. BAH is one more opportunity to experience
a networking benefit provided by and for the membership of the Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr., IOM
Executive
Director
May
6 : CHAMBER GREETERS PROGRAM FOR MAY 14TH
The Chamber
Greeters Program will be held this week on Friday, May 14th, at
American Diagnostic, located at 1585 N Pacific Hwy, Suite 5,
from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Please join owner Elizabeth Vega and her staff
as they welcome old friends and greet new friends for delicious breakfast
goodies, fun raffles and the best networking experience that Woodburn
has to offer. For more information or to schedule a Greeters Program
at your business, please contact the Chamber at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr., IOM
Executive
Director
May
6 : CHAMBER TO HOST NOTED BUSINESS AUTHOR & SPEAKER MAY 26TH
The Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce will host a free one hour introductory
seminar on “Repeat Business.” The seminar will be held Wednesday, May
26th, 7:30 a.m. at the Courtyard Café, 2267 Country Club Rd.
(across from the Chamber office).
Larry W.
Dennis, Sr., a dynamic motivational speaker, author and trainer, empowers
you to achieve “world-class” performance. As a trainer and consultant
since 1962, he has created the opportunity for thousands of employees,
managers and business owners to build more meaning and purpose into
their lives and careers.
Larry is
the founder of Turbo Management Systems, a leadership development and
training company. Turbo Management Systems specializes in helping clients
become “world-class” competitors by implementing the continuous improvement
process. He has personally trained over 260,000 leaders, salespeople,
customer service representatives and entrepreneurs coast-to-coast and
in five foreign countries, including South Africa, Italy, West Indies,
Canada and Great Britain. He has spoken before thousands of management
and sales organizations. Larry has helped leaders in all fields reach
greater success in their lives and careers.
Since September
1985, Larry has empowered over 4,000 executives, entrepreneurs, and
upper and middle managers in the 10-week Leadership Development LAB.
Larry speaks with conviction and power on these topics and more:
- “Making
Moments Matter”
- “Creating
Synergistic Teamwork”
- “Empowering
Leadership”
- “How
To Make Change Work For You”
- “Repeat
Business – 6 Steps to Superior Customer Service”
- “How
To Turbo Charge Your Sales Force”
- “In
Formation – How Your Team Can Gain the 71% Advantage”
- Author
of six books: Repeat Business – 6 Steps to Superior Customer Service,
Empowering Leadership, How To Turbo Charge You, In Formation – How
to Gain The 71% Advantage, Making Moments Matter – 89 Tools for Taking
Charge of Your Time, and The Great Baseball Cap.
- President
of a leadership development and training company.
- Leader
of small Group Ministry
- Syndicated
columnist in the Daily Journal of Commerce
- Inventor
of the Psycho-Actualized Learning? (PAL) Video System
- Currently
writing his 7th book, Motorcycle Meditations – A Vision Quest to Alaska
- Member
of the International Platform Assoc.
- Member
of the National Speaker’s Assoc.
- Has
served on the Education Committee of the Portland Chamber
- Has
served in elected office acting as an advisor and campaign manager
for political candidates.
- Business
Advisory Council - Warner Pacific College
- Current
board member - Cascade Policy Institute
Please
RSVP your reservation to the Chamber office at 503-982-8221.
April
30: CHAMBER GREETERS PROGRAM FOR MAY 7TH, 2004
The Chamber
Greeters Program will be held this week on Friday, May 7th, at Bratton
& Associates, also known as Woodburn Tax Service, in their
new location at 623 N Pacific Hwy, next to Heidi’s Restaurant, from
7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Please join owner Emaline Bratton and her family (who
all specialize in different aspects of the business) as they welcome
old friends and greet new friends for delicious breakfast goodies, fun
raffles and the best networking experience that Woodburn has to offer.
For more information or to schedule a Greeters Program at your business,
please contact the Chamber at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr., IOM
Executive
Director
April
23: WORKSHOP FOR THE NEW SIGN ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
Now that
the new sign ordinance has been passed and will be implemented on July1st,
the Chamber will host two workshops on the ordinance changes and what
the process for compliance will be to changing existing signage as well
as construction of new signage. The workshops will be facilitated by
Jim Mulder, Woodburn Community Development Director. Two dates have
been chosen to provide ample opportunity for business owners to attend.
Both will be at the Tukwila Center for Health & Medicine, 693 Glatt
Circle, from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. The dates are Tuesday, April 27th and
Tuesday, May 11th. The biggest problem businesses encounter is creating
or authorizing signage before checking on the ordinance and how it may
affect your design. This workshop is for anyone considering new signage
or changing an existing sign. Don’t spend any money before you know
the facts. For more information, contact the Chamber office at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr., IOM
Executive
Director
April
23: GREETERS PROGRAM FOR APRIL 30TH
The Chamber
Greeters Program will be held this week on Friday, April 30th, at the
Courtyard Cafe, located at 2267 Country Club Rd, directly
across from the Chamber office, from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Owners Doug and
Brenda Hess invite you to see their tempting menu of hot & cold
sandwiches, homemade soups, fresh salads, espressos and smoothies as
well as new European style desserts. The café also does catering,
boxed lunches and private dinners. Please join their staff as they welcome
old friends and greet new friends for delicious breakfast goodies, fun
raffles and the best networking experience that Woodburn has to offer.
For more information or to schedule a Greeters Program at your business,
please contact the Chamber at 503-982-8221
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr., IOM
Executive
Director
April
16: CHAMBER TO HOST SIGN ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE WORKSHOPS
Now that
the new sign ordinance has been passed and will be implemented on July1st,
the Chamber will host two workshops on the ordinance changes and what
the process for compliance will be to changing existing signage as well
as construction of new signage. The workshops will be facilitated by
Jim Mulder, Woodburn Community Development Director. Two dates have
been chosen to provide ample opportunity for business owners to attend.
Both will be at the Tukwila Center for Health & Medicine, 693 Glatt
Circle, from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. The dates are Tuesday, April 27th and
Tuesday, May 11th. The biggest problem businesses encounter is creating
or authorizing signage before checking on the ordinance and how it may
affect your design. This workshop is for anyone considering new signage
or changing an existing sign. Don’t spend any money before you know
the facts. For more information, contact the Chamber office at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr., IOM
Executive
Director
April
16: CHAMBER HOSTS FORUM LUNCHEON APRIL 21ST
The Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Forum Luncheon, sponsored
by Les Schwab Tire Center, on Wednesday, April 21st, from noon - 1:15
p.m., at the Tukwila Center for Health & Medicine, located at 693
Glatt Circle. The April Forum will feature the Marion County commissioners,
providing a “State of the County” presentation and allowing time for
some audience questions. This event will be catered by Country Cottage
Restaurant and the cost is $10. Please RSVP to the Chamber office at
503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr., IOM
Executive
Director
April
16: CHAMBER GREETERS PROGRAM FOR APRIL 23RD
The Chamber
Greeters Program will be held this week on Friday, April 23rd, at Edward
Jones Investments, located at 2213 Country Club Rd, on the north side
of the Woodburn Crossing shopping complex, from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Edward
Jones recently had the honor of being selected as one of the “10 Best
Places To Work” by Fortune magazine. Please join Bob Rhoades and his
staff as they welcome old friends and greet new friends for delicious
breakfast goodies, fun raffles and the best networking experience that
Woodburn has to offer. For more information or to schedule a Greeters
Program at your business, please contact the Chamber at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr., IOM
Executive
Director
April
12: CHAMBER ANNOUNCES RAFFLE WINNER
Donna Swearingin
of Beaverton was the lucky winner of the Chamber’s $2000 Raffle Package
promoting the Tulip Festival. Our thanks to Woodburn Company Stores
and all the businesses who donated items for this outstanding raffle.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr., IOM
Executive
Director
April
9: GREETER'S PROGRAM FOR APRIL 16TH
The Chamber
Greeters Program will be held this week on Friday, April 16th, and hosted
by the Woodburn Downtown Association (WDA), at Lupita’s Restaurant,
located at 311 N Front St., from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. This will be a great
opportunity to hear about the new energy that now exists in the WDA
and some of their upcoming projects for the downtown. Please join the
WDA Board and the staff at Lupita’s as they welcome old friends and
greet new friends for delicious breakfast goodies, fun raffles and the
best networking experience that Woodburn has to offer. For more information
or to schedule a Greeters Program at your business, please contact the
Chamber at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr., IOM
Executive
Director
April
2: CHAMBER GREETERS PROGRAM FOR APRIL 9, 2004
The Chamber
Greeters Program will be held this week on Friday, April 9th, at the
new location of Bowman Family Dental, now located at
1393 Meridian Dr., Suite 1, from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. The staff of this
longtime Woodburn dental practice are excited to show off their new
beautiful, state of the art facility and want you to know that leasing
space is also available in the building. Please join the Bowman’s as
they welcome old friends and greet new friends for delicious breakfast
goodies, fun raffles and the best networking experience that Woodburn
has to offer. For more information or to schedule a Greeters Program
at your business, please contact the Chamber at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr., IOM
Executive
Director
March
19 : GREETER'S PROGRAM FOR MARCH 26, 2004
The Chamber
Greeters Program will be held this week on Friday, March 26th, at Leisure
Time Day Spa, located at 564 Glatt Circle, from 7:30 – 9:00
a.m. The spa has been in business for 3 ½ years, offering a full-service
salon and specializing in massage therapy, facials, body wraps, hair,
nails and waxing services. Please join Ilene Kraxberger and her staff
for delicious breakfast goodies, fun raffles and the best networking
experience that Woodburn has to offer. For more information or to schedule
a Greeters Program at your business, please contact the Chamber at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr., IOM
Executive
Director
March
12 : CHAMBER GREETERS PROGRAM FOR MARCH 19, 2004
The Chamber
Greeters Program will be held this week on Friday, March 19th, at Woodburn
Therapy Group, located at 1359 N Pacific Hwy, in the complex
between Burger King and Carpet Warehouse across from Al’s Garden Center,
from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. This is the clinic’s new location as they have
been a part of Woodburn for ten years, as an independent small business
serving this area’s rehabilitation and therapy needs, offering Spanish
speaking therapists and office staff. Please join Arlene Harris, Ginger
Holman and their staff in wonderful breakfast goodies, fun raffles,
and the best and most enjoyable networking experience Woodburn has to
offer. For more information or to schedule a Greeters Program at your
business, please contact the Chamber at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr., IOM
Executive
Director
March
12 : MARCH CHAMBER FORUM
The March
Chamber Forum Luncheon, sponsored by Les Schwab Tire Center, will feature
Salem attorney Eric Lindauer, speaking on the Oregon Community Foundation,
Partners In Community Service. The Forum is Wednesday, March 15th, at
the Tukwila Center for Health & Medicine, from noon – 1:15 p.m.
The lunch will be catered by Country Cottage and the cost is $10/person.
Please RSVP to the Chamber office at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr., IOM
Executive
Director
March
4 : CHAMBER GREETER'S PROGRAM FOR MARCH 12, 2004
The Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce will host its weekly Greeter's Program on Friday,
March 12th, at Fonzie's Deli, from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.,
located at 1585 N Pacific Hwy, in the office complex on the SW corner
of Hwy 214 and 99E. Fonzie's Deli opened its doors in June of 2002.
Known for their Thursday night "All You Can Eat Spaghetti for $5.95"
special, this down home little deli has built a following of loyal customers
by providing home-style cooking and great daily specials. It's been
said that going to Fonzie's Deli is like going to a friends house. That
warmth and the 50's style decor make everyone feel right at home. Owners
Helen and Miles Abel invite all Chamber members and their guests for
breakfast goodies, raffles and the best networking experience in Woodburn.
For more information on the Chamber Greeter's Program, contact the office
at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L. Wheeler, Sr.
Executive Director
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
February
26: CHAMBER GREETER'S PROGRAM FOR MARCH 5, 2004
The Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce will host its weekly Greeter's Program on Friday,
March 5th, at Easy Storage of Woodburn, from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m., located
at 535 S Pacific Hwy. Owner Dave Paradis tells us that Easy Storage
has started its fourth year in business, providing self storage solutions
for residential and commercial users. Dave is proud of his clean, attractive
and modern facility, and invites all members to join him and his staff
for great breakfast goodies, raffles and most importantly, an opportunity
for every business attending to promote their business. It's the best
member to member networking opportunity Woodburn has ever seen and a
fun way to end the week. Easy Storage is easy to find, easy to use and
easy on your budget. For more information on the Chamber Greeter's Program,
contact the office at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L. Wheeler, Sr.
Executive Director
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
February
20: CHAMBER GREETERS PROGRAM, FEB. 27TH, 2004
The Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce will host its weekly Greeter's Program on Friday,
February 27th, at Continental Loans, from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m., located
at 1141 N Pacific Hwy., Suite C-1 (across from Les Schwab). Come and
meet Lot Ramirez, Jr., manager of this brand new Woodburn business,
and see and hear what he has to offer the Woodburn community. In the
process everyone gets a chance to talk about their business, enjoy breakfast
goodies and raffles and become part of the fastest growing and most
fun networking group Woodburn has ever seen. For more information on
the Chamber Greeter's Program, contact the office at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr.
Executive Director
Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce
FEBRUARY
6: CHAMBER GREETER'S PROGRAM FOR FEB. 13TH
The Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce will host its weekly Greeter's Program at American
Diagnostics of Woodburn, from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2004,
located at 1585 Pacific Hwy., Suite R, across from Fonzie's Deli. Elizabeth
Vega advocates "doing my part for a drug-free community - one person
at a time." Join her and other businesses as they come together
to share community news, network with other businesses, enjoy breakfast
goodies and raffles. It's a great way to start the day, hearing positive
examples of Woodburn businesses doing good things for each other and
for the community. For more information on the Greeter's Program, contact
the Chamber office at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr.
Executive Director
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
FEBRUARY
6: FEB. 11TH CHAMBER FORUM TO FOCUS ON HEALTH CARE
The Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Forum Luncheon, sponsored
by Les Schwab Tire Center, on Wednesday, Feb. 11th, at the Tukwila Center
for Health & Medicine, located at 693 Glatt Circle, from noon -
1:15 p.m. This month's speaker is Kent Ballantyne, Senior Vice President
of the Oregon Associations of Hospitals and Health Systems. Mr.. Ballantyne
will speak on rising health care costs and problems hospitals face,
focusing on issues from a business perspective. Cost for the luncheon,
catered by Country Cottage, is $10. Please RSVP your attendance to the
Chamber office at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr.
Executive Director
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
February
2 , 2004: BOARD TO MARKET MEMBER BENEFITS
The Chamber
Board, in conjunction with the Marketing Committee, has created a partnership
with the Woodburn Independent to initiate a “Benefits of Chamber Membership”
campaign.
The Board
is looking for business examples of how Chamber membership has benefited
you and your business. We are asking you to jot these down and then
either fax or email them back to the Chamber office.
Quotes
will be chosen and published in an “ad” format complete with an “action”
photo taken at your business. The Chamber gets to advertise how important
Chamber membership can be, and in return, the business gets a great
advertising opportunity at no cost.
So, how
has Chamber membership benefited your business? What do you gain from
being associated with a visible and credible organization? Are we a
resource? Did we provide referrals? Are our advertising opportunities
beneficial to your business? Did we represent your business in any fashion
professionally and satisfactorily?
These are
the things we want to hear from you. So, take a couple minutes and tell
us. You’ll get some good advertising and also help the Chamber get new
members. Fax replies to: 503-982-8410 or email your response to welcome@woodburnchamber.org.
February
2 , 2004: CHAMBER TO HOST TULIP PRINT CONTEST
The Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for artists to create a limited
edition print to identify and promote the 2004 Woodburn Tulip Festival.
The poster should create awareness of and create interest in the festival,
attracting a clientele interested in a high quality, professional and
an “artful" remembrance of this year's festival. Subject matter
should involve tulips.
Rules & Specifications:
- All
artwork submitted must be original artwork.
- All
artwork becomes the property of the Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce.
- The
use of tulips is highly recommended. Artwork may be line art or photo.
The entry will be disqualified if copyrighted materials are used
- Verbiage
must read "Woodburn Tulip Festival"
- Verbiage
must include the annual year some where in the design. This is our
"3rd Annual" year.
- Verbiage
must include the city name and must be spelled correctly, (i.e.) "Woodburn,
Oregon".
- The
dates for this year are March 20 - April 20, 2004.
- Final
print size will be 16x20in.
- Design
must be in 2400dpi CMYK format.
- Designs
can be submitted on Zip or CD-ROM (acceptable file formats are .jpg,
.tif and .pdf) with color hard copy on 8 1/2 x 11. PC format media
and files only, please.
- Each
entry must be accompanied by your name and full contact information.
- Entries
that are not the correct size, resolution, format, do not include
full contact information, or are received after the submission date
will be automatically disqualified for consideration. No exceptions.
- Individuals
may submit multiple entriex.
- Winner
will receive a $100 cash prize.
Entries
must be SUBMITTED no later than:
February
23, 2004, 4:00pm TO:
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
2241 Country Club Rd.
PO Box 194
Woodburn, Oregon 97071
503-982-8221 tel
503-982-8410 fax
For questions regarding the contest contact the Woodburn Area Chamber
of Commerce at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr.
Executive Director
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
January
30, 2004: Oregon OSHA offers free program for small-business owners
Woodburn
- Oregon OSHA and the Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce will introduce
a safety and health program to the Woodburn business community through
two brown bag lunch workshops to be held in February.
The Public
Education Section of Oregon OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Division)
designed the Safety for Small Business program to help small business
owners get started in implementing safety and health programs in their
workplaces. The program consists of two one-hour workshops spaced two
weeks apart.
Attendees
will learn how to implement a safety and health program into their business
plan and be introduced to the programs’ ten safety and health training
modules. Each attendee will receive: * The program overview * Instructor’s
Manual * Employee Training Manual * 10 abbreviated training modules
* A guide to written requirements * 16 master forms suitable for copy.
Workshop
Schedule
Phase
I
Date: February 6, 2004
Time: 12-1
Location: 2nd Floor, Tukwila Center for Health & Medicine, 693 Glatt
Circle, Woodburn
Phase
II
Date: February 20, 2004
Time: 12-1
Location: 2nd Floor, Tukwila Center for Health & Medicine, 693 Glatt
Circle, Woodburn
The workshops
will be facilitated by Mel Wattula, a Training Specialist with Oregon
OSHA. Mel studied Secondary Education and has an Associates Degree in
Forestry. His work experience includes more than 33 years in underground
mining. Mel has extensive experience as a manager responsible for Safety,
Health, Training and Security. He has also worked in residential and
industrial construction and logging.
Every employer
takes risks in product development, marketing, advertising, and business
expansion, in order to compete, but no one wants to risk an employee
getting hurt at work. This program is for employers who want to reduce
the risks and ultimately the costs associated with workplace injuries,
illnesses, and fatalities.
Oregon
OSHA would like to thank the Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce for their
assistance in coordinating this workshop.
For more
information about these workshops or to register, call the Oregon OSHA
Public Education Section, (503) 947-7443, or toll-free in Oregon (888)
292-5247 option 2.
January
30, 2004: GREETERS PROGRAM FOR FEB. 6TH
The Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce will host its weekly Greeter's Program on Friday,
Feb. 6th, from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m., at the offices of Prudential Real Estate
Professionals, located at 1585 N. Pacific Hwy. Join Manager Judy Yriarte
and her team of professionals for the hottest new networking opportunity
here in Woodburn. Come and talk about your business, enjoy breakfast
goodies, business card exchanges, business testimonials of great service
from a fellow Chamber member, raffle prizes and much more. The Chamber
meets at a different location each week, providing an excellent opportunity
to showcase many of Woodburn's great businesses. For more information
or to schedule a Greeter's Program, contact the Chamber office at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr.
Executive Director
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
January
19, 2004: RESCHEDULED BAH SET FOR JAN. 22
Due to
the recent bad weather, the monthly Business After Hours (BAH), hosted
by the Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce, has been rescheduled for Thursday,
January 22nd, at Signworks of Oregon, from 5 – 6:30
p.m. Signworks is celebrating their 2nd anniversary in the Woodburn
business community. Matt, Scott and Griff invite all Chamber members
and their guests to join in their celebration and enjoy hors ‘d oeuvres,
beverages and raffle prizes. Signworks is located at 2243 Country Club
Rd., directly behind the Chamber office in the Woodburn Crossing Shopping
Complex.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr.
Executive Director
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
January
14, 2004: JAN. 23RD GREETERS PROGRAM
The Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce will host its weekly Greeter’s Program on Friday,
January 23rd, from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. at Yes Graphics, located at 130
W Cleveland, here in Woodburn. The Thomas brothers, Bruce and Dave,
invite all Chamber members and their guests to enjoy breakfast snacks
and beverages, fun raffle prizes and the best networking opportunity
available in this community. See the new renovations, new inventory
items, meet new and ongoing Chamber members as each gets an opportunity
to discuss what’s new and exciting in their business. For more information
on the Chamber’s Greeter Program, contact the Chamber office at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr.
Executive Director
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
January
14, 2004: DSA NOMINATION FORMS AVAILABLE
Bi-lingual
nomination forms for use in nominating deserving candidates for the
2003 Distinguished Service Awards (DSA), hosted by the Woodburn Area
Chamber of Commerce, will be available beginning Tuesday, January 20th.
They can be picked up at event sponsor Mid-Valley Bank’s two Woodburn
branches, the Chamber of Commerce office or downloaded from the Chamber
website at www.woodburnchamber.org.
Completed
forms must be returned to the Chamber office no later than Monday, February
9th. The DSA Awards Dinner honors excellence in volunteerism in Woodburn
and the surrounding area. For more information on this event, contact
the Chamber office at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr.
Executive Director
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
January
14, 2004: JANUARY CHAMBER FORUM FEATURES STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
The Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Forum Luncheon, sponsored
by Les Schwab Tire Center, on Wednesday, January 21st, from noon to
1:15 p.m., at the Tukwila Center for Health and Medicine. Featured this
month will be the “State of the City” address from Mayor Kathy Figley.
Cost of the catered lunch by Country Cottage is $10. For more information
and to RSVP for the luncheon, contact the Chamber office at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr.
Executive Director
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
January
14, 2004: PRESS RELEASE: CHAMBER TO HOST 50TH DSA AWARDS DINNER
The Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 2003 Distinguished Service Awards
(DSA) Dinner on Friday, March 12th. This year’s event, sponsored by
Mid-Valley Bank, will be held at Country Meadows Village, who will have
the honor of being the site for the golden 50th anniversary of this
premier Woodburn community event.
The theme
for the dinner will be “Oscar Nite at the DSA,” emphasizing gold for
the 50th anniversary as in the “golden age of the movies” and the gold
Oscar awards etc. This should provide the perfect background for the
elegant and prestigious affair the DSA has grown to become after 50
years.
Bi-lingual
award nomination forms will be available for pickup on Tuesday, January
20th, and can be picked up at the Chamber office, Mid-Valley Bank or
downloaded from the Chamber website at www.woodburnchamber.org. Award
categories are the Senior First Citizen, Junior First Citizen, Outstanding
Young Farmer, Outstanding Educator, Outstanding
Service
Organization Member and a category for Special Award.
Award selection
will be based on volunteer community service, number of project or committees
served on, time given outside of business or vocation, recognized leadership
in community affairs and contributions on behalf of our diverse community.
For more
information on the DSA Awards or to become involved in the event, contact
the Chamber office at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr.
Executive Director
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
1/5/03
The Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce will host its January Business After Hours
(BAH) on Thursday, January 8th, from 5 – 6:30 p.m., at Signworks
of Oregon, located at 2243 Country Club Rd., directly behind
the Chamber office. Please join Matt, Scott and Griff as they celebrate
their 2nd anniversary as a Woodburn business with food, beverages and
raffles. Please note the new start time of 5:00 p.m.
For more information, contact the Chamber at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr.
Executive Director
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
1/5/03
The Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its weekly Greeter’s Program this
Friday, January 9th, from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. at Legacy Clinic,
located at 1002 N Boones Ferry Rd. Dr. Brett Corbett and Office Manager
Susan Welch are looking forward to hosting a great networking session
for all Chamber Members. Come and find out what’s happening in the business
community and meet some of the many new businesses in the Woodburn area.
Breakfast beverages, snacks and prizes will get your day off to a great
start. For more information, contact the Chamber at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr.
Executive Director
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
11/13/03
The Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Forum Luncheon, sponsored
by Les Schwab Tire Center, on Wednesday, November 19th, at the Tukwila
Center for Health & Medicine, from noon - 1:15 p.m. The featured
speaker will be State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Susan Castillo.
Susan Castillo
was elected Superintendent in May 2002, and sworn in to office on January
6, 2002, to a four-year term. As Superintendent, she oversees more than
half of a million students in over one thousand schools from kindergarten
to senior year. Her goal is to develop a solid and sustainable program
for funding schools, close the achievement gap between students, and
improve efficiency at the Department of Education.
Susan received
a Bachelor of Arts in Communications form Oregon State University. As
the first Hispanic woman in the Oregon Legislative Assembly, she served
in the Oregon State Senate from 1997-2002. Susan’s leadership in the
state legislature includes serving as Vice-Chair of the Senate Education
Committee. She was also elected an Assistant Democratic Leader for the
1999 and 2001 legislative sessions. As a champion for Oregon’s public
schools, she worked to foster innovation in public schools, and remove
barriers to achievement.
In addition
to her duties as an elected official, Susan is a fellow in the American
Leadership Forum, which is dedicated to bringing leaders together to
strengthen skills and better serve the public good. She is a board member
of Birth to Three, a nationally recognized non-profit parenting education
and support program dedicated to strengthening families. Prior to entering
public office, she enjoyed a long career as an award-winning television
journalist for KVAL-TV in Eugene, Oregon, where she currently lives
with her husband Paul Machu.
Please
RSVP to the Chamber office at 503-982-8221. Cost for the lunch is $10,
catered by The Courtyard Café.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr.
Executive Director
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
11/13/03
The Chamber
will host its weekly Greeter Program on Friday, Nov. 21st,
at Bower’s Steakhouse, from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Owners Barry Bowers and
Natalie Frajola invite all Chamber members and their guests to their
location at 327 N Pacific Hwy. Refreshments, raffles and networking
round out the morning’s agenda for this new family restaurant. For more
information on the Greeter Program, contact the Chamber office at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr.
Executive Director
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
11/04/03
The Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that internationally known
speaker Johnny Lake will be the keynote speaker at the 2003 Crystal
Apple Awards, sponsored by West Coast Bank. Mr. Lake is the owner of
Positive Images Consulting, Providing Effective Leadership for the 21st
Century.
The mission
of Positive Images is to prepare people for their roles in society by
providing them with knowledge, skills and attitudes that will allow
them to participate and function in a multicultural society, to communicate
across cultures, and to be successful in their personal, social and
civic interactions. A strong sense of fairness, equity, liberty and
justice for all must be shared. This is the best investment we can make
for a better twenty-first century.
Mr. Lake
is a popular international keynote and public speaker working with both
youth and adults. He is an advocate for the needs of at-risk youth and
is a nationally certified trainer in programs respecting leadership,
diversity, community-building, cross-cultural interactions skills, as
well as equity and ethics for youth and adults.
Mr. Lake
is a highly recognized writer and storyteller. He is active in community
outreach and works with businesses, state agencies, police departments,
churches, schools and organizations. A graduate of Willamette University,
Mr. Lake has taught at Willamette University and currently teaches at
the University of Oregon and at Portland State University on issues
of leadership, diversity and multicultural education. He is Chairman
for the State of Oregon Commission on Black Affairs and also is Education
Chair for the NAACP.
The Crystal
Apple Awards Dinner will honor 54 nominees who provide excellence in
education for the Woodburn community in three areas: administration,
teaching and support staff. Of those nominees, twelve will receive the
Crystal Apple award. The event will be held on Friday, November
14th, at the Wittenberg Inn, located on River Rd. in Keizer.
Tickets are still available at the Chamber office for $28. For more
information, contact the Chamber at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr.
Executive Director
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
10/23/03
The Woodburn
Area Chamber of Commerce was recently recognized as a “Quality of Life
Honoree” for its successful efforts with its Leadership Youth program.
This recognition came at the annual award’s celebration of Today’s Choices:
Tomorrow’s Community, a regional non-profit serving Marion and Polk
counties.
Each year
Today’s Choices seeks out efforts by businesses and organizations that
are designed to improve the quality of life in a community. This year
the Woodburn Chamber was one of 26 projects identified for recognition
during a dessert buffet presentation at the beautiful, new Chemeketa
Community College Viticulture Center, located in West Salem.
Today’s
Choices: Tomorrow’s Community is an organization made up of business,
education and community leaders committed to creating meaningful change
by preserving what is best about our collective past as creative solutions
are sought to meet tomorrow’s challenges. Members share a common commitment
to children and families, quality education, responsive leadership and
an atmosphere where honesty, responsibility and respect are commonplace.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr.
Executive Director
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
10/31/03
The Chamber
will host its weekly Greeter Program on Friday, Nov. 7th,
at DataVision Communications, from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. John Hoffman and
Harry Lee Kwai invite all Chamber members and their guests to a special
open house location at 300 Baylor St. This is a model home located in
the brand new Montebello II subdivision south of the Country Meadows
Retirement Village.
Refreshments,
raffles and networking round out the morning’s agenda. For more information
on the Greeter Program, contact the Chamber office at 503-982-8221.
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr.
Executive Director
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
10/31/03
Today’s
Choices: Tomorrow’s Community and the Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
will host a Public Dialogue on Friday, November 7th,
at 7:30 A.M. The topic for discussion will be “Sector Awareness, Understanding
the Neighbors in my Community. The meeting will be held at the new Chemeketa
Woodburn Campus, 120 E Lincoln St.
The forum
is open to the public and will provide an opportunity to hear from differing
sectors of the community as they come together to gain understanding
of one another and learn about the challenges we all face. The forum
will also focus on how the differing sectors all work in their own way
to help our community be the best it can be.
Featured
Panelists
Panelists:
Labor – Ramon Ramirez, PCUN; Education – Walt Blomberg, Woodburn School
District; Government – Kathy Figley, City of Woodburn; Business – Jerry
Wheeler, Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce; and Health – Cathy Heisen,
Tukwila Center for Health & Medicine.
Each panelist
will be given 5 minutes to address the talk points before moving to
small group discussions.
Talk points:
·
What is hot for your sector right now?
·
Describe your sectors past, present and desired future.
·
In light of the legislative process, what did you win and what did you
lose?
·
What is one thing you need from the community and/or another sector?
·
What is one thing you can offer to the community and/or another sector?
For more
info call Today’s Choices at 503-362-9313
Jerry L.
Wheeler, Sr.
Executive Director
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
