Wind-er Wonder Land - Troutdale Tree Lighting
2021-12-06 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

WCGCC Board Meeting (Open to the Public)
2021-12-15 18:00 - 20:00
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Holiday Food Drive at Wood Village City Hall & Civic Center
2021-12-17 10:00 - 13:00
Holiday Food Drive
Wood Village City Hall & Civic Center
Friday, December 17th
10:00am – 1:00pm
Register HERE

WCGCC Board Meeting (Open to the Public)
2022-02-17 09:30 - 11:00

AM at Tany's Coffee Shop
2022-02-22 23:30 - 2022-02-23 00:30
Come to our in-person morning event with Tany’s Coffee Shop located at 3030 NE Hogan Dr Ste C, Gresham, OR 97030
Rudy will be our host this week and share his success in the coffee shop and bakery business that he and his family
run.

WCGCC morning AM networking with the City of Troutdale in person. Location Tany's Coffee Shop 7:38am
2022-03-01 23:38 - 2022-03-02 00:30 | Tany’s Coffee Shop 3030, 3030 NE Hogan Dr, Gresham, OR, 97030, United States
Going to be great at 7:38am with the West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce morning AM. Ray Young of the City of Troutdale is our host this week. Ray is the City Manager and will talking about the State of the City and all that is happening or going to happen this summer. Further, he will be speaking about the new owners of City Hall and the plan the new owners have for the building. Should be exciting to hear. Tany’s Coffee Shop will be the location of this event. See you all there and be sure to invite a friend or fellow business associate.

Morning AM networking with the City of Wood Village's City Manager Greg Dirks at 7:38am!
2022-03-08 23:30 - 2022-03-09 12:30 | City of Wood Village City Hall, 24200 NE Halsey St, Wood Village, OR, 97060, United States
This week the City of Wood Village will take center stage as Greg Dirks shares the news in Wood Village. This will be an in person event at Wood Village’s new City Hall in Wood Village 24200 NE Halsey St, Wood Village, OR 97060. This facility is state of the art in every way. Greg will explain and we will hear what is going on in Wood Village. Come and invite a friend or fellow business to explore this City. Look forward to seeing you there.

Morning AM with Mayor Brian Cooper and the City of Fairview in City Hall!
2022-03-16 00:30 - 01:30
This week’s “It’s going to be great at 7:38am, we are meeting with the Mayor of Fairview, Brian Cooper! Time for an update with Fairview and see what is going on with them. Another opportunity to network with your fellow businesses. In person is allowed and the usual constraints have been lifted. Good to see all of you and this should be special. We don’t get to meet with the Cities of the Gorge very often. Come and check it out and invite a friend or fellow business

WCGCC presents the After hours event at Bandits Bar and Grill from 5:30pm to 7pm!
2022-03-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Bandits Bar and Grill, 108 E Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR, 97060, United States
Come and enjoy networking at Bandits Bar and Grill in downtown Troutdale. Time to celebrate
with fellow Chamber members! Bandits has happy hour start at 3 but it will still be on when we gather so come early and enjoy their specials which includes some local brewing companies. They have a variety of foods to enjoy and you can be indoors
or out depending on the weather. Invite a friend or fellow business owner to join us!

This week's Coffee Chat will be hosted by Geoff Kenway of Kenway Benefits Group
2022-03-30 00:38 - 01:38 | Tany’s Coffee Shop 3030, 3030 NE Hogan Dr, Gresham, OR, 97030, United States
Spring is here and the time to review your insurance needs are here. Geoff will be sharing what you need to know about your insurance and how to get it reviewed. I am the insurance guy that comes to you at your home, office or your favorite Restaurant/ Coffee Shop. Geoff specializes in Medicare but this is not the time of year for that so come hear about the other types of insurance he does. Life insurance, Auto, home and commercial coverages. So much to learn and it will be an overview of these topics. There will be coffee and treats for you to enjoy as we are holding it at Tany’s Coffee Shop at the corner of Hogan and Stark. See you there!!

Learn over Lunch at Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church with Pastor Brad Busiek!
2022-04-06 05:15 - 06:15 | Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church
This week we will be having a learn over lunch at Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church with Pastor Brad Busiek. He will be showing us the food pantry and explaining how it works. The pantry currently services about 200 families. You will also get a tour of the church and the amazing stained glass windows. Bring you brown bag lunch and enjoy this time networking with fellow businesses. The church is over 125 years old and you can have a tour of the church as well. Please tell a friend or fellow business to enjoy this chamber event. The Church is located at 2420 NE Fairview Ave Fairview, OR 97024

See the Chamber's new office space at Chamber Chat Hosted by Cindy Passenante of CP Trips!
2022-04-13 01:00 - 10:00 | West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce, P. O Box 245, Troutdale, 97060, United States
The Chamber now has a place to work from so come and see it. The office space is donated by Karen Schaaf of Remax. She has some space at her building in downtown Troutdale. Cindy will be showing this new space to interested Chamber members and she will be speaking about the new ways to do travel. “Travel Bubbles” Should be good. Coffee and goodies will be provided for so it will be great at 7:38am with the West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce. See you there. Location will be 110 Old Historic Columbia River Highway Troutdale, OR 97060

Easter EGG Hunt - City of WOOD VILLAGE
2022-04-16 03:00 - 05:00
Looking for volunteers to help with the Easter Egg Drive
Wood Village City Hall & Civic Center
Saturday April 16th
10:00am – 12:00pm (or until supplies last)
To volunteer for this event please CONTACT: EmeineN@woodvillage.gov or Contact Cindy at Cptrips@aol.com
Gina from the West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce can also help you connect with this event. 503-669-7473

Take the opportunity to be more involved in your community.

Monthly Board Meeting of the WCGCC at Bateman and Carroll
2022-04-20 04:30 - 06:00 | Bateman Carroll Funeral Home, 520 W Powell Blvd, Gresham, OR, 97030
Monthly meeting will held at Bateman and Carroll Funeral Home on Powell.
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This week's Chamber Chat will be in Person at Tany's Coffee Shop. Tom Cramblett of Cascade Locks is hosting
2022-04-27 00:30 - 01:30 | Cascade Locks City Hall, 140 Wa Na Pa St, Cascade Locks, OR, 97014, United States
This week’s Chamber chat will be hosted by Tom Cramblett, Mayor of Cascade Locks. Come here how Cascade Locks is doing. Interim Mayor Tom Cramblett will fill in our members about what the Locks is up to. It has been awhile since we have met with the City of Cascade Locks. Such a beautiful part of Oregon with the Bridge of the Gods highlighting it’s uniqueness. Come and listen, bring a friend and enjoy Tany’s Coffee Shop.!
Chamber chats are sponsored in part by our Sustaining member The Reynolds School District.

This week's Chamber Chat will be at the Black Rock Coffee Bar in Troutdale!
2022-05-04 00:30 - 01:30 | Black Rock Coffee Bar, 24699 SE Stark St,, Troutdale, OR, 97060, United States
Start celebrating Star Wars Day by attending this week’s Chamber Chat. Black Rock Coffee Bar Manager Courtni will be our host this coming Wednesday morning at it’s going to be great at 7:38am. Looking forward to this event as this is a great place to hang out and drink a beverage from their amazing menu of coffee beverages or something real special See what is new at this location. Great crew to serve you! Bring a friend or another business partner to this networking opportunity. May the 4th be with you!
Chamber Chat is sponsored in part by our sustaining member “The Reynolds School District”

First Friday - Troutdale
2022-05-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2022-06-03 17:00 - 20:00

This week's Chamber Chat is with the Port of Portland hosted by the City of Wood Village!
2022-05-11 00:30 - 01:30
Just when you though we couldn’t have a more important chat host, we have the Port of Portland as our host. The Port of Portland has had one of the most challenging years with the distribution problems caused by the pandemic. Come hear and see this presentation and see how things have been affected by the Pandemic. So it will be great at 7:38am at the City Hall in Wood Village. Come and invite a friend or fellow business owner. Refreshments will be served.

Community Cleanup Day (Wood Village)
2022-05-14 02:00 - 05:30
Community Cleanup Day (Wood Village)
Wood Village Town Center (Lowe’s Parking Lot)
Saturday May 14
9:00am – 12:00pm

Another opportunity to be involved in the City of Wood Village.

Please contact the Chamber. Cindy at CPtrips@aol.com
Gina Chamber Rep 503-669-7473

EmeineN@woodvillage.gov

Troutdale Festival of the Arts
2022-05-21 10:00 - 2022-05-22 18:00 | Glenn Otto Park, 1102 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR, 97060, United States
This event has been postponed to May 21st-May22nd. Please check our website for updates: https://troutdaleartsfestival.org/
This year because of COVID19 and social distancing, The Troutdale Festival of the Arts will happen at Glenn Otto Park with two additional sites within a block of Glenn Otto Park. Those additional sites will be the ART CENTER and CASWELL SCULPTURE GARDENS. Parking will be at Glenn Otto Park and north across highway 30 at a private lot.

June 1st - The West Columbia Gorge Chamber Chamber Learn over Lunch with hosts Bob and Jane Regan of HBI.
2022-06-01 05:00 - 06:00 | Bandits Bar and Grill, 108 E Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR, 97060, United States
This week we will be meeting for a learn over lunch at Bandits Bar & Grill. Jane Regan will be sharing how they have been doing kitchen and bathroom remodeling over the past 25 years or so. They have an extensive collection of their achievements. Want to know what makes sense in this arena, come here then tell you all about it and plan your future remodeling with one of the Chambers newer members. They bring excitement to remodeling. If you want to eat, be sure to come a little early to order your lunch. Going to be a great meeting and we are so pleased to have them share their experience with our Chamber members

This week's Chamber Chat is with Karen Johnston of All About Automotive
2022-06-08 00:30 - 01:30 | All About Automotive, 130 NW 2nd St, Gresham, OR, 97030, United States
Karen Johnston will be hosting this week’s Chamber Chat. Located in downtown Gresham on 2nd St near the Gresham Library. Come hear about their latest fundraiser and what they do as a repair facility. You won’t be disappointed and checking this company out is well worth your while and time.
Come hear Karen Johnston speak about All About Automotive latest giving opportunity. Karen is such a giver when it comes to community and worthwhile promotions to help people in need. Last time we hosted All About Automotive they were doing a Breast cancer awareness and fund drive. They really have a heart for Non-Profits and I am sure they are doing something.
Breast cancer strikes so many women and this latest effort supports women who have or have had breast cancer. Other promotions they have done support the schools and usually have a supply drive for back to school. Fundraisers are all about those who are suffering or are in great need. All About Automotive leads in small vehicle repair and is very competitive cost wise and couples that with excellent customer service. The West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce is proud of the relationship we have with this service company!

Annual membership meeting will be held at Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church 11:30 to 1pm
2022-06-15 04:30 - 06:00 | Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church
The annual membership meeting will be held at Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church in Fairview. Agenda will consist in update on financial picture of the Chamber, projects under consideration such as the Tails and Trails project in late August and the election of officers and board members. There will be light refreshments served. Bring your ideas to improve the Chamber. We will also be electing board members for a new year of service. Ballots will be provided at the meeting. If you are interested in serving on the board, please send your request an application to the Chamber PO Box 245 in Troutdale, Can also email your interest to the Chamber through admin@westcolumbiagorgechamber.com

In-Person Social hour at Troutdale Station Food Carts
2022-06-30 10:00 - 12:00
What’s Next this week!
June 30th
at 5pm to 7pm

In-Person Social hour at Troutdale Station Food Carts 151 SW 257th Dr, Troutdale, OR 97060 Entrance on 257th.

Come to the new Troutdale Station Food Carts! The food is amazing from the food carts and the beer garden is open. Indoor seating is available as well. A great variety of food carts are on hand for your dining pleasure. Come early if you can for Happy Hour which runs from 3-5 but there pricing for the Bar is very reasonable and an amazing selection. Something to please anyone’s thirst!

This is an event, not to miss as so many of us have not had the opportunity to socialize with fellow businesses. Support the newest potential member for the Chamber and this is not one to miss. Let’s have a good time!

In honor of Independence Day, we will not have a meeting on the 4th of July so you can spend time with your friends and family. Celebrate this holiday safely.

July 1 – Barnyard Concert sponsored by the Troutdale Historical Society
2022-07-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Troutdale Historical Society, 732 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Location: Barn Exhibit Hall lawn, 732 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, Oregon
Topic: Free Concert – Sunny South Blue Grass Band playing bluegrass with an emphasis on traditional style similar to Flatt and Scruggs. Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner and join us on the lawn for this family friendly evening of fun and music.
