West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce

LOL: Learn Over Lunch
2017-03-01 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bumper’s Grill and Bar, 21935 NE Halsey Ste. 100, Fairview, OR, 97024, United States
Learn Over Lunch with Amy Machesic of Rain Shine Studio

Amy Machesic is a 2nd generation glass artist, who grew up in Pennsylvania. Although she enjoys several mediums, once she finishes a design it feels like a starting point for a stained glass piece. During a traditional apprenticeship she learned multiple techniques in glasswork, including the “Tiffany Style” of copper foil and leaded glass, from design through installation. As a journey level glazier, Amy spent the past 4 years expanding her knowledge and experience with projects and glass adventures in the Pacific Northwest. Ultimately the best projects for her build relationships and create custom pieces her clients will cherish for a lifetime – preferably with a story and maybe some reclaimed parts. Amy is very busy but has found it hard to focus on the glass, with the addition of an important new job title – “Mama.”

Lunch at Ristorante Di Pompello, $15.00 inclusive, with five entrees from which to choose~
https://rainshinestudio.com/

Extra LOL: Learn Over Lunch
2017-03-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Ristorante Di Pompello, 177 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, United States
What’s in your water?
Learn about ENAGIC: A New Life In Water
with Joyce Bredemeier

BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS and come learn about the benefits of Enagic’s alkalized Kangen water. Kangen Water is the rage in Hawaii and has been used in Japan for many years. See Joyce’s eye opening water demo as she compares popular drinks, bottled water and tap water. Our local water is acidic and can cause a large number of auto immune diseases. Alkalized Kangen water can actually reverse that course. After viewing the demonstration, you will realize why so many people are changing their water to alkaline hydrogen rich antioxidant water for it’s health benefits.
Bring a glass of your own water or favorite drink to test!
Join Joyce at Ristorante Di Pompello
$15.00 inclusive and five entrees from which to choose.
177 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale

LOL: Learn over Lunch
2017-04-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Ristorante Di Pompello, 177 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, United States
Clem Ogilby, of Best Oregon Tours
Clem is an independent, certified tour director having graduated from the International Tour Management Institute in San Francisco and from the Barbieri Center in Rome, Italy. As a former restoration contractor and founder of Best Oregon Tours, he passionately interprets a love of all things cultural while helping to preserve the built and natural environment. As a volunteer preservation advocate, this has resulted in numerous historic preservation and sustainability success stories in Portland, the Willamette Valley and his native New England. He particularly enjoys being a host and group leader to multicultural visitors to the Pacific NW and Portland where the “riches of the City are its people” and also where fine coffees, superb local wines, craft beers and culinary adventures are in great abundance. When not on the road, Clem makes his home on a small farm in the foothills of the Oregon Cascades with his wife of 36 years, their two canine companions and a 400 lb. llama named Buck.
Network with your fellow members & bring guests!
Lunch at Ristorante Di Pompello, $15.00/person inclusive
(5 entrees from which to choose)
Clem Ogilby, Best Oregon Tours, 5531 SQ Macadam Ave., Suite 258-301, Portland, OR 97239

LOL: Learn Over Lunch
2017-05-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Ristorante Di Pompello, 177 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, United States
Gandy Legal Services: Planning for your Business and Family’s Future
Rebecca Gandy, Attorney, General Law Practice
Rebecca Gandy will speak about basic estate planning steps everyone with property and family should take. Whether their goals are as specific as to preserve the family farm, or as general as avoiding family struggle and stress in the event of incapacity, it is important to talk through these steps with your family, and when complicated, with an attorney.
From a business perspective, there are vehicles to plan for an employee’s departure, the founder’s incapacity, the succession of Mom & Pop’s store and other considerations that bear some thought.
Ten years ago, Rebecca was introduced to the natural beauty of the Gorge and Small Town America. She has happily lived in Corbett with her two daughters ever since. Rebecca never lacks for things to do because she prioritizes community: Rebecca is President of the Springdale Community School Association and is the props manager for her daughter’s theatre program. She is also an active member of the West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center and the Crown Point Country Historical Society.
Please join us for a brief overview of the issues and some fine food and company.
Lunch at Ristorante Di Pompello ~ 5 entrees from which to choose ~ $15.00 inclusive
Bring a guest ~ Bring your business cards!

LOL: Learn Over Lunch
2017-06-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Ristorante Di Pompello, 177 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, United States
LOL: Learn Over Lunch
Learn about Clackamas County Bank
Kyra Curry, Executive Teller/Customer Service
Lisa York AVP of Operations/Pacific Crest Insurance
Lisa York moved to Sandy in 1998. She is married to Brian and has a son, Kai who is 3 ½ years old. She started working for Clackamas County Bank in 2000 as a teller at the Sandy Branch, in 2001 she transferred to the Boring Branch and continued to move up within the bank. She transferred back to the Sandy Branch with a promotion to AVP of Operations. She also manages the Merchant Visa department and Pacific Crest Insurance. She has enjoyed volunteering for various organizations for the bank and have been a Lion with the Gresham Breakfast Lions Club for 9 years.
Kyra Curry moved to Troutdale Oregon from northern California in 1987. She graduated from Columbia High School which is now Reynolds High School in 1988. She is married and has three children and four step children. Kyra worked 13 years in the mortgage industry and during seven of those years, she owned her own mortgage company. She started her retail banking career as a teller at Clackamas County Bank in 2014. She has moved up quickly and currently works in customer service/new accounts at the Gresham Branch. She enjoys volunteering with various organizations for the bank.
~ Join us for a fun and educational networking opportunity while you enjoy a delicious meal ~
Lunch at Ristorante Di Pompello ~ 5 entrees from which to choose ~ $15.00 inclusive
Bring a guest ~ Bring your business cards!

LOL: Learn Over Lunch CANCELLED
2017-07-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Ristorante Di Pompello, 177 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, United States
Learn about Trevin Webb’s Insurance Agency
with Trevin Webb & Cesar Rodriguez!

~ Join us for a fun and educational networking opportunity while you enjoy a delicious meal ~ Bring a guest ~ Bring your business cards!
Lunch at Ristorante Di Pompello ~ 5 entrees from which to choose ~ $15.00 inclusive ~
More information to come….

LOL: Learn Over Lunch
2017-08-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Ristorante Di Pompello, 177 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, United States
LOL: Learn Over Lunch
Guest Speaker: Cindy Passannate, President, Travel Agent, CP Trips
Travel is the only thing you can buy which makes you richer, always. There are distinctive experiences waiting for you, to create memories which last a lifetime. Come and meet Cindy Passannante, owner of C.P. Trips, Inc, a full-service travel agency. Learn how you can benefit from working with a travel professional to plan your vacations and travel adventures. With over 35 years of experience within the travel industry, Cindy brings a level of expertise to her business unlike any other in the world of travel. Cindy’s start in travel began with opportunities to explore the world with her husband (and best friend) of 51 years, Tony, who flew as a commercial airline pilot for over 40- years. Together with family and friends, Cindy and Tony have been to just about every continent. Chances are strong, Cindy will have a story or two to share about places you may be interested in exploring. Cindy’s insight in the world of travel has carried C.P. Trips through major industry changes, such as the advent of online travel sites. With a travel professional, you have someone you can rely on before, during and after your trip. “The World is Waiting, Go Experience It”.
~ Join us for a fun and educational networking opportunity while you enjoy a delicious meal ~
Lunch at Ristorante Di Pompello ~ 5 entrees from which to choose ~ $15.00 inclusive
Bring a guest ~ Bring your business cards!

LOL: Learn Over Lunch
2017-10-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Ristorante Di Pompello, 177 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, United States
Our guest speaker will be:
Stephen Mayer, Better Business Bureau
Stephen Mayer, the Marketplace Manager for Oregon for the Better Business Bureau Northwest, will give a presentation full of great information for business owners. He’ll show you the best strategies for responding to, and dealing with both positive and negative online customer reviews. We all know one bad review can taint a business’s reputation, so join us to learn what you can do to maintain a robust online presence. People today are overwhelmed with choices – and often unsure about where to find verified, unbiased information. There are more than 30 million businesses in North America alone; and hundreds of thousands of sites around the world where people shop online. There are thousands of free and subscription websites that offer a range of information, including reviews, reports, directories, listings, and gripe sites. BBB is the one place you can find it all. For over 100 years, BBB has helped people make smarter decisions and is evolving to meet fast changing marketplace needs.

LOL: Learn Over Lunch

~ Join us for a fun and educational networking opportunity while you enjoy a delicious meal ~
Lunch at Ristorante Di Pompello ~ 5 entrees from which to choose ~ $15.00 inclusive
Bring a guest ~ Bring your business cards!
