West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce

Monthly board meeting rescheduled on zoom
2023-05-22 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce, P. O Box 245, Troutdale, 97060, United States
Hello members and board members. This month’s board meeting was rescheduled to Monday May 22nd at 6pm
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Geoff Kenway is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Time: May 22, 2023 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Community Cleanup Day: Saturday, May 20, 2023 City of Wood Village
2023-05-17 01:00 - 10:00 | OR
The annual Wood Village Community Cleanup Day collects bulky waste, e-waste, and household hazardous materials. For Wood Village community members only.

Chamber Chat Double Shot with Millie King and Marleee Boxler hosting this informative meeting!
2023-05-17 00:30 - 01:30 | Troutdale Visitor Center, 475 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR, 97060
It’s going to be great at 7:38…..Mollie King and Marlee Boxler would love to have you visit the recently remodeled Visitor Center in Downtown Troutdale. They will be sharing many of the opportunities in Troutdale to enjoy the city and the many tourist events that they host and sponsor. Volunteer opportunities galore are available with the upcoming First Friday events and this year the Troutdale Art Festival will be kicked off with a 3 day event in the heart of the city. They will be closing the highway to make way for this great event. Formally known as the Fall Festival of The Arts, the Troutdale Art Festival is the new name and this will be a highly anticipated event that stresses the arts and culture that this event will showcase.
Come hear Marleee and Mollie speak on this and so much more. This is an event that you should not miss. Invite a friend or fellow business to engage in this premier meeting of what is going on this year in Troutdale. Light refreshments and coffee will be served.
See you there!

Learn over lunch at Lyft Fitness to learn more about how massage and breathing go together!
2023-05-03 04:30 - 06:00 | Lyft Fitness Gresham corner of Cleveland and Stark ST, 23500 SE Stark St,, Gresham, Oregon, 97030
This month’s Learn over lunch will be hosted by Lyft Fitness. The topic will be on how massage and breathing can assist in wellness. Should be a great time and we all need to be more fit. Lyft has been remodeled and is a wonderful place to workout. They also participate in the senior programs of Silver Sneakers and Silver and Fit programs as well. Come here Lyft’s expert on this topic. Bring your own lunch and I believe there will be some samples of some of the Fitness centers drinks. Invite a friend or fellow business to partake in this fun event

This month's BASH (Business after social hours) will be held at Cherry Park Plaza Senior Living Ctr!
2023-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Cherry Park Plaza, 1323 SW Cherry Park Rd, Troutdale, OR, 97060, United States
This month’s BASH will be hosted and sponsored by Cherry Park Plaza Senior assisted living center. They will be providing food and beverages of all kinds. Come see Cherry Park and see why this is a great option for those in need of independent to assisted living on all levels. Jacey will be happy to give a tour as well. Support our fellow members and share this event with a friend. This is open to al

Sunday, April 23 – THS Annual Meeting & Presentation
2023-04-23 07:00 - 09:00 | Troutdale Historical Society, 732 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060
Time: 2pm
Location: Sam Cox Building, 1102 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, Oregon 97060
Topic: Annual meeting – a vote on the Board of the Directors and new board members, review of the Troutdale Historical Society and a presentation by Len Otto “Troutdale Flood of 1948.”

Gorge Artists Open Studio Tour
2023-04-21 03:00 - 2023-04-23 10:00 | OR
Gorge Artists Open Studio Tour invites art lovers to meet forty artists in their studio spaces — to experience art as work, craft, process, and inspiration. Encounter a variety of mediums — from painting to ceramics, jewelry to textiles, wood working to photography, glass to metalsmith, and more. This is a free, self-guided tour of artist’s studios and work spaces located throughout the Mid-Columbia Gorge region. To see what’s in store for this year, follow us on social-media @gorgeartists.
Dates and time: April 21, 22, 23 10:00am – 5:00pm
Venue: studios located throughout the Mid-Columbia Gorge region

This week's weeks Chamber Chat will be with Wood Village's new Mayor John Minor at Tany's Coffee!
2023-04-19 00:30 - 01:30 | Cityof Wood Village
This week’s Chamber Chat will be with John Minor, new Mayor of Wood Village. John will be speaking about what is happening in Wood Village and his plan to move the City forward. We just had an amazing Easter Egg hunt and many from the Chamber volunteered at this fun event. Tany’s Coffee Shop will be hosting this event so come enjoy some great drinks and food. New owner Richard Sioux will be there and preparing your favorites. Spring is in the air and time to catch up with fellow Chamber members and guests. Invite your friends and other businesses to this location and make the mid week more productive and fun. See you there!

Chamber chat on April 12th will be at the Starbucks at the Gorge Outlets.
2023-04-12 00:30 - 01:30 | Starbucks, 450 NW 257th Way, Trputdale, OR, 97060
This week’s Chamber chat will be at the newest Starbucks in the Troutdale Outlet Center. This place is huge and great place to meet friends or have meetings. We are getting out in the community and discovering new places for our members to network or socialize. We are the Chamber that promotes business and through this effort, grow our membership and enhance the opportunities in our respective communities. Bring a friend or fellow business person and see this wonderful addition to the outlet Mall. If we all invited just one person, we would have more productive network opportunities. Who will you bring??
See you there.

This week's Chamber Chat will be at the Starbucks in the Troutdale Outlets!
2023-04-12 00:30 - 01:30, 2023-03-15 00:38 - 01:38 | Starbucks, 450 NW 257th Way, Trputdale, OR, 97060

Wood Village Easter Egg Hung
2023-04-08 02:00 - 03:30 | Donald L. Robertson Park, 24300 NE Halsey, Wood Village, OR, 97060, United States
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 8, 2023
9:00-10:30 am
Donald L Robertson City Park, 24300 NE Halsey St, Wood Village
Key Features: 35,000 candy-filled Easter eggs; an ADA and a sensory inclusive hunt; three age group hunts; visit and photos with the Easter Bunny; refreshments
Volunteers Needed: 8:00-10:30 am for setup and event (approx. 40 volunteers)

If you want to be more involved in this or other events with Wood Village please use this link:
https://www.woodvillageor.gov/residents/community-involvement/

Learn over Lunch with YTP of Reynolds and Corbett School Districts on April 5th!
2023-04-05 04:30 - 06:00 | Ye Olde Pub, 202 W Historic Columbia River, Troutdale, 97060, United States
Come hear about Corbett and Reynolds School Districts Summer Works Program. Cathy and Kathi will be presenting on an amazing opportunity for your business. The employer supplies the summer internship, the districts Summer Works grant pays the wage! This will be held at Ye Old Pub in downtown Troutdale.

Come to the BASH (Business after Social Hours) with our host Jean Linn from Artistree NW!
2023-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Artistree NW, 103 W Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR, 97060
This month’s after hours will be very unique. We will be meeting at Artistree NW at her business to show and tell what she does and how she does it. Very much like the Made in Oregon shop, this shop has many handcrafted items and is so homey and regionally attractive. So much to see and there is always something for someone special in your life. After this we will head across the street to Bandits Bar and Grill for some food and drink. Going to be a fun evening so invite a friend or fellow business owner to participate in the fun evening.

This week's Chamber chat will be at the Wood Village Burrito Shop, Potential new member!
2023-03-07 23:30 - 2023-03-08 00:30 | Wood Village Burrito Shop, 23423 NE Halsey St, Wood Village, OR, 97060
This week we are being hosted by the Wood Village Burrito Shop. They are actually opening early to accomodate us. So they technically open at 8am but will open for us at 7:30am. Come enjoy breakfast or something to eat while networking with your fellow chamber members. Invite a friend and let’s show this business some love and appreciation. Should be a great turnout and good networking experience. Your Chamber is out in your community and let’s make a difference together. Always something new with your Chamber. See you there and plan on enjoying something from this local growing business.

Learn over lunch with Mount Hood Community College President Lisa Skari.
2023-03-01 03:30 - 05:00 | Ghioni Tax and Accounting LLC, 958 NE Kelly Ave Ste B, Gresham, OR, 97030
Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) recently unveiled a new strategic plan and core values in Fall 2022. Come out to the West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce and listen to MHCC Board member(s) Diane Noriega, Annette Mattson, and President Dr. Lisa Skari as they share the core tenets of this strategic new plan, the impact it will have on the community, and how the college will define success and more. Through the plan, MHCC is implementing the community’s vision for the future. Join us and learn more about your local community college.

Tuesday, February 28 – McMenamins Edgefield & THS History Pub
2023-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | McMenamins Edgefield, Blackberry Hall, 2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale, 97060, United States
Time: 7pm (doors 6:00pm)
Location: McMenamins Edgefield Blackberry Hall, 2126 SW Halsey Street, Troutdale, Oregon 97060
Topic: A Peculiar Paradise: A History of Blacks in Oregon, 1788-1940. Book by Elizabeth McLagan. More than 40 years after its original publication, this book remains the most comprehensive chronology of Black life in Oregon. And now this Second Edition, more information is included that wasn’t previously available. Elizabeth McLagan’s work details how in spite of historic legal and social barriers, pioneering Black individuals and families preserved in Oregon and helped create the state’s modern Black communities. Visit here for more information.

Rescheduled from last month. Come to the BASH (Business after Social Hours) with our host Jean Linn from Artistree NW!
2023-02-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Artistree NW, 103 W Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR, 97060
This month’s after hours will be very unique. We will be meeting at Artistree NW at her business so show and tell what she does and how she does it. Very much like the Made in Oregon shop, this shop has many handcrafted items and is so homey and regional attractive. So much to see and there is always something for someone special in your life. After this we will head across the street to Bandits Bar and Grill for some food and drink. Going to be a fun evening so invite a friend or fellow business owner to participate in the fun evening.

Sunday, February 19 – THS Program
2023-02-19 06:00 - 08:00 | Troutdale Historical Society, 732 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060
Time: 2pm
Location: Sam Cox Building, 1102 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, Oregon 97060
Topic: “Fun Facts About Artifacts and the Great Roundup” presented by THS Curators. Hear their journey to find, research, inventory, and store these historic treasures. This is a free event and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Parking is reserved for this event. Please follow the THS event signs for parking in the lot at the Sam Cox Building.

Feb 15th - The West Columbia Gorge Chamber Chamber Chat will be in person with Richard Sioux the new owner!
2023-02-14 23:38 - 2023-02-15 00:38 | Tany’s Coffee Shop 3030, 3030 NE Hogan Dr, Gresham, OR, 97030, United States
What’s Next this week!

February 15th
at 7:38am to 8:38am

In-Person With Ed Chin our Chamber President for a meet a greet event! Come to Tany’s Coffee Shop at the corner of Hogan and Stark St. this is now a franchise and the new owner/manager Richard Sioux wants to meet you! Come say hello and support this Chamber member as they take over! So if you want coffee or something to eat, come a little early to order and enjoy this fun networking experience.
Enjoy one of their signature breakfast sandwiches or simply enjoy your favorite breakfast drink. Many enjoy this coffee shop for business and social gathering.
Come mingle with fellow chamber members and glean ideas for your business from your fellow Chamber members. Chamber works for those who work the Chamber.

Support your fellow chamber member and see how this can enhance your business. Invite a friend or fellow business owner. See you there!

This Chamber event is supported by our sustaining partner: Reynolds School District

This week's Chamber Chat will be at Black Rock Coffee Bar in Troutdale!
2023-02-07 23:38 - 2023-02-08 00:38 | Black Rock Coffee Bar, 24699 SE Stark St,, Troutdale, OR, 97060, United States
This week’s Chamber Chat will be at the Black Rock Coffee Bar in Troutdale. Come and network with you fellow Chamber members. Informal and fun time to meet and learn from each other. Ed Chin, our Chamber President, will be there and we will be discussing how your Chamber will be focusing on supporting our members. Bring your business cards and see what others are doing. The Black Rock has fun stuff to eat from breakfast Sandwiches to fun pastries. Get a boost in your energy and start your mid week with a jolt of conversation and Coffee! Bring a friend or another business owner

Midday networking will be this week's Chamber Chat at the Fairview Food Plaza!
2023-02-01 03:30 - 05:00 | Fairview Food Plaza, 22320 NE Halsey St, Fairview, OR, 97024
This week will be a casual lunch networking event held at the Fairview Food Plaza. You asked for it so we are delivering a midday event. If you haven’t visited the Fork! now is the time. Food choices are amazing and if you like you can get your favorite beverage from the Beer garden located at the west end of the building. Invite a friend and let’s have some fun with our networking event!

The BASH (Business after Social Hour) will be held at Buffalo Wild Wings in Wood Village on Jan 25th
2023-01-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Buffalo Wild Wings, 22849 NE Glisan St, Wood Village, OR, 97060
This week’s BASH will be held at the Wood Village Buffalo Wild Wings in the Wood Village Center. We are shaking things up by visiting potential member business to show our support for the businesses of the Gorge and offer our can do attitude in driving business to our communities. So watch our posts for the different places will be at and supporting. This event allows those who can’t make our morning meetings and take advantage of this to meet our members and non members alike. Haven’t been to a BWW in awhile, now is your chance. The first hour will be happy hour pricing and happy our menu.. Exciting times in our Chamber! Invite a friend or fellow business to come and network with us. See you there

Monthly board meeting for January 18th 2023
2023-01-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Bateman Carroll Funeral Home, 520 W Powell Blvd, Gresham, 97030
The West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce monthly board meeting will be this Wednesday at 6pm at Bateman and Carroll Funeral Home in Gresham
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Topic: Monthly Board meeting
Time: Jan 18, 2023 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce morning AM Chamber Chat at IHOP of Wood Village!
2023-01-17 23:38 - 2023-01-18 00:38 | IHOP, 22583 NE Glisan S, Wod Vilage, OR, 97060, United States
This weeks Chamber Chat will be at the IHOP in Wood Village where we can network and have breakfast/coffee with your fellow Chamber members. We did this a month or so ago and all really enjoyed meeting there. So come prepared to network and learn about your fellow chamber members. Be sure to invite a friend and enjoy the gathering of members. This type of event encourages businesses that may not be a member to join us as well so come and show this business that the Chamber means business! See you there!

January 11th. Chamber Chat at Tany's Coffee Shop this week. Ed Chin hosting!
2023-01-10 23:30 - 2023-01-11 00:30 | West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce, P. O Box 245, Troutdale, 97060, United States
This week there will be networking Chamber Chat at Tany’s Coffee Shop! Hosted by our Chamber President Ed Chin. Let’s celebrate the beginning of 2023 and share our goals and plans to start out 2023. The New Year is upon us and it is time to make a differnce in your Chamber.
We have several events we will be assisting with. Those that work the Chamber, make the Chamber work. Be a part of this Chamber and bring your ideas and energy.. Let us know if you are coming and share our Facebook post. See you there!! Invite someone to this and help us grow your Chamber. Sponsored in part by our Sustaining Chamber member the Reynolds School District.

The West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Vista House for a Learn over Lunch!
2022-12-07 03:30 - 05:00 | Vista House, 22320 NE Halsey St, Fairview, OR 97024, Fairview, Oregon, 97024
Come meet the new Executive Director of the Vista House. Alisha Hamel will be sharing the latest on the Vista House on Crown Point. If you have never been to the Vista House, it is a must see when visiting the Gorge.
Alisha Hamel is the new Executive Director of the Friends of Vista House. She was the Director of the U.S. Army Transportation Museum at Fort Eustis in Virginia, but is a 4th generation Oregonian so was thrilled to return to Oregon to work for the Friends of Vista House. Vista House at Crown Point in the Columbia River Gorge was built to house a comfort station for travelers on the new Columbia River Highway. It was “intended to be the finishing achievement for the greatest highway in America” and to “grace the highest spot on that wonderway”. Alisha will tell the story of Vista House and how volunteers are so necessary to keep it open. If you want to be one of those volunteers come and join us.

We will be at the Fairview Food Plaza for this event!

Holiday Tree Lighting in Wood Village Dec 3rd at City Hall
2022-12-03 08:30 - 10:30 | Wood Village City Hall, 2055 NE 238th Dr., Wood Village, OR, 97060-1095, United States
Previously at the Wood Village Town Center, we now gather as a community on the new City
Hall Plaza to celebrate the annual holiday tree lighting. In addition, guests are welcomed with
live entertainment by the Reynolds High School Choir, Mt. Hood Community College Jazz,
and a visit from The Grinch/Elf/Santa. The City also provides free hot chocolate, cookies,
candy canes, and goody bags for families to enjoy.

Movie night with the WCGCC showing "A Christmas Story" on Nov 30th!
2022-11-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Bateman and Carroll Funeral Home
The Chamber is doing Movie night to kick off the holiday season. We will be sharing the movie ” A Christmas Story” at Bateman Carroll and having popcorn from their popcorn maker! Just like the movie theaters make. Delicious. So bring your favorite beverage or something you would like to share and have Chamber and famliy time. All ages are welcome and we can hold about 30+ in the room that we have reserved there. So invite a friend and have a light and festive evening watching a classic. So looking forward to this. We will not be having Chamber chat on the 23rd due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Monthly board Meeting at Bateman Carroll Funeral Home
2022-11-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Bateman Carroll Funeral Home, 520 W Powell Blvd, Gresham, OR, 97030
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