West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce

Meet our new President Ed Chin at this week's Coffee Chat held at Tany's Coffee Shop!
2022-07-13 00:38 - 01:38 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tany’s Coffee Shop 3030, 3030 NE Hogan Dr, Gresham, OR, 97030, United States
Come meet the Chambers new President Ed Chin. This will be a meet and greet format so come have some coffee and something fun to eat and network with fellow chamber members and guests.

Monthly Board meeting of the WCGCC
2022-07-19 01:00 - 10:00
Monthly Board meeting of the WCGCC. We will be meeting at the Bateman and Carroll Funeral home. This event is open to the public and/or attended by zoom. In person location is the Bateman and Carroll Funeral Home at 520 W Powell Blvd Gresham, OR 97030

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/meeting/83353727091#:~:text=https%3A//us02web.zoom.us/j/83353727091%3Fpwd%3Da3JkNUl3ZUYrWHVyMmxvb0ZvZnRTZz09

Kiwanis of Troutdale will be speaking about the Cruise in Coming up in August. Host Jim Jackson
2022-07-20 00:30 - 02:00 | Bateman Carroll Funeral Home, 520 W Powell Blvd, Gresham, OR, 97030
This coming week the Chamber chat will be at Bateman Carroll Funeral home. President of the Troutdale Kiwanis, Jim Jackson will be speaking about this event to be held on August 6th in downtown Troutdale from 9am to 2pm. They will be closing this part of the Columbia Highway so there can plenty of classis cars. Never know what cars you will see but they will be amazing and awesome for sure. The event is sponsored by several Chamber members, Weston Kia GMC, Multnomah Falls Lodge, The Outlook, and the City of Troutdale!

July 27th - The West Columbia Gorge Chamber Chamber Chat will be in person at Alex's Bar in Fairview. Meet Metro Council Rep Shirley Craddick
2022-07-27 10:00 - 12:00 | West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce, P. O Box 245, Troutdale, 97060, United States
What’s Next this week!
July 27th
at 5pm to 7pm

In-Person Social hour with Shirley Craddick of the Metro Council at Alex’s – Bar 1712 NE 223rd Ave Fairview, OR 97024

Alex’s Bar is the place for fun at this Off track betting location. The food is amazing and the seating on the patio has lots of fresh air and will be nice to be in a covered area as temperatures heat up this week. They have a great menu and all of it is to go as well.
We will be having a guest speaker this week with Metro Council representative Shirley Craddick joining us.

The Metro Council and staff are considering making some changes to how Metro’s Supportive Housing business tax is calculated. The goal is to create more conformity between jurisdictions to simplify filing. She is bringing some formation for us and will be ready to answer any questions you may have about the upcoming forum on this Falls’ ballot.

Learn over Lunch with Michaela Ghioni of Ghioni Tax and Accounting Solutions
2022-08-03 04:30 - 06:00 | West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce, P. O Box 245, Troutdale, 97060, United States
This coming Wednesday the Chamber will be hosted by Michaela Ghioni of Ghioni Tax and Accounting Solutions LLC. It is located at the Corner of Kelly and Division in the National Guard Building 958 NE Kelly Ave Suite B, Gresham, OR 97030. Just ring the bell at the front of the building and a staff person will let you in. Ghioni Tax and Accounting Solutions is a full service bookkeeping company and does Tax preparation for personal and businesses alike. Need an answer on tax or bookkeeping, be sure to attend this Learn over lunch meeting. Light refreshments will be served but feel free to bring you own lunch if you like.

Friday Family Fun Night Donald L Robertson Park City of Wood Village
2022-08-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Donald L. Robertson Park, 24300 NE Halsey, Wood Village, OR, 97060, United States
Friday Family Fun Night
Donald L Robertson Park
Friday, August 5th
Begins at 6:00pm

More details to follow but to get involved in activities in Wood Village

Please contact at
EmeineN@woodvillage.gov

First Friday - Troutdale
2022-08-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2022-09-02 17:00 - 20:00

In-Person with Superintendent Dr. Derek Fialkiewicz of the Corbett School District!
2022-08-10 00:38 - 01:38 | Corbett Grade School, 35800 E. Historic Columbia River Highway, Corbett, 97019
In-Person with Superintendent Dr. Derek Fialkiewicz of the Corbett School District! Derek will be speaking about the upcoming school year and building community partnerships. Chamber chat will be at Corbett Grade School located at 35800 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy Corbett. Coffee and breakfast snacks will be served.

BASH (Business after Social Hour) will be held at Gorges Beer in Cascade Locks!
2022-08-17 10:00 - 12:00
This weeks event will be our monthly BASH will be held at Gorges Beer Company in Cascade Locks. One of Cascade Locks newest businesses on the main road in Cascade Locks. Full menu and great beer. A tour of Marine Park will be included for those who are interested. This the first time in awhile that we have had an event in Cascade Locks but it is summer time and a great place to visit. The Bridge of the Gods is there and a favorite Ice Cream shop that has the best and biggest cones. Let us know if you are coming so we can tell our hosts.

After Hours BASH at the Taste of Village in downtown Troutdale
2022-08-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Taste of Village, 302 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR, 97060, United States
This is the new trend in Chamber chats. Meeting in the evening is very popular with our members and we look forward to being at the Taste of Village Chinese Restaurant in downtown Troutdale. Come taste the food and have your favorite beverage in the bar at this fun restaurant. Come for the networking and stay for the food and meeting of fellow chamber members..

September 2 - 18 – Troutdale Historical Society History Hunt
2022-09-01 - 2022-09-18
Registration Dates: Now open! Visit our THS Booth at the First Friday Art Walk July 1, Aug 5, Sept 2 to register in person OR email thshistoryhunt@gmail.com OR visit https://www.troutdalehistory.org/about-3.
Registration Time: 5 – 8pm
Registration Fee: $35 (non-THS member) $25 (THS member)
Registration Location: Depot Rail Museum, 473 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, Oregon 97060
Topic: The Troutdale Historical Society’s History Hunt returns. Register, get your clues, and begin your search through Troutdale’s history for the answers.
Registration includes one drawing in the raffle and a 20% off coupon for merchandise at the Barn Exhibit Hall gift shop. Answers to clues will be read and great prizes donated by local businesses will be awarded on September 2 at 2pm at the Sam Cox Building in Glenn Otto Community Park, 1102 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, Oregon. You do not need to be present to win.

September 2 – Barnyard Concert Sponsored by the Troutdale Historical Society
2022-09-02 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 97060
Topic: Free Concert – Three Together returns with their 3-part harmonies on many songs from 60’s and 70’s era Folk, Pop and Rock. Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner and join us on the lawn for this family friendly evening of fun and music.

Chamber Chat this week will be hosted by the WCGCC at Tany's Coffee Shop!
2022-09-07 00:38 - 01:38 | Tany’s Coffee Shop 3030, 3030 NE Hogan Dr, Gresham, OR, 97030, 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 Labor Day week by doing some networking at Tany’s Coffee Shop. Come early enough to enjoy a beverage and something to eat from the delicious menu that they offer. Should be a great way to enjoy the first part of the Fall. Invite a friend or another business to network with us. See you there!

WCGCC announces an after hours BASH with HBI and a pool party!
2022-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce, P. O Box 245, Troutdale, 97060, United States
Come join HBI, your local Kitchen and Bath remodelers, for fun and networking their end of summer Pool Party at their unique home in Troutdale. Bring your towel and have a swim in the heated pool! We’ll be Grilling sausages and hot dogs, plus salads, snacks, beverages. Play ping pong or shoot pool for more socializing. Tour the remodeled kitchen and bath to see their work.
(Look for the yellow and black mailboxes at 282nd Drive and Sweetbriar to turn down the driveway.) Please let the Chamber know if you are coming so we can plan accordingly. See you there!

This week's Chamber chat will be hosted by Geoff Kenway of Kenway Benefits Group at the Black Rock Coffee Bar in Troutdale.
2022-09-21 00:30 - 01:30 | Black Rock Coffee Bar, 24699 SE Stark St,, Troutdale, OR, 97060, United States
Fall is here and the time to review your insurance needs is here. Geoff will be sharing what you need to know about your insurance and how to get it reviewed. Geoff’ is the “Maine” insurance guy that comes to you at your home, office or your favorite Restaurant or Coffee Shop. Geoff specializes in Medicare and the time of year for that is fast approaching so come hear about that 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 Black Rock Coffee Shop across the from Legacy Mount Hood Legacy. See you there!

Board meeting September 21st
2022-09-21 11:00 - 12:30 | West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce, P. O Box 245, Troutdale, 97060, United States
The monthly board meeting of the West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce has been scheduled for September 21st from 6 to 7:30pm at the Bateman Carroll Funeral Home conference room. Address is 520 W Powell Blvd Gresham, OR 97030

Zoom link for people who cannot attend in person:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/81681213465#:~:text=https%3A//us02web.zoom.us/j/81681213465%3Fpwd%3DVlBuYTJiNC9La21MRzkzY0tHYVBUdz09

Learn over Lunch-- Troutdale Food Station & Composting
2022-09-28 04:30 - 06:00 | Troutdale Station, 151 SW 257th Dr, Troutdale, OR, 97060, United States
Eat and learn with WM and the West Columbia Gorge Chamber! Join WM (formerly Waste Management) on Wednesday September 28th for a composting education event for businesses and the community at the Troutdale Station. Learn about the new food waste requirements from Oregon Metro, play the WM Recycle Right game to win prizes, and bring your questions for WM compost experts. Chamber members receive lunch courtesy of WM!

West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce Chamber chat will be hosted by Zach Hudson District #49 Representative
2022-10-05 00:30 - 01:30 | Tany’s Coffee Shop 3030, 3030 NE Hogan Dr, Gresham, OR, 97030, United States
This week’s Chamber chat will be hosted by Zach Hudson, District #49 Representative. It will be held at Tany’s Coffee Shop at the corner of Stark and Hogan. He will be discussing and presenting information on the last meeting of the House Economic Development Committee during the recent legislative session in Salem. Come join us and get informed on what is happening in our district. Have your questions ready for Zach and be prepared to give him feedback on this topic. See you there and invite someone to come with you.

Chamber chat is supported in part by our sustaining partner, The Reynolds School District

Learn over Lunch with Lyft Fitness for this week's Chamber Chat. Chris Card is our host!
2022-10-12 04:30 - 06:00 | Lyft Fitness Gresham corner of Cleveland and Stark ST, 23500 SE Stark St,, Gresham, Oregon, 97030
Come spend time with our newest member Lyft Fitness. Lyft has had a major remodel and has a new look. Come hear Chris Card and his staff talk about you can make an effective difference in your life at their fitness center. Bring a bag lunch and maybe enjoy a beverage at their drink center. Many amazing nutritious drinks to choose from. Networking at it’s finest when you around positive life changing people. See you all there.

Annual Marketplace Trade Show Rescheduled to Oct 19th at the Troutdale House
2022-10-19 09:00 - 11:30 | The Troutdale House, 411 East Columbia River Hwy., Troutdale, OR, 97060, United States
This is the Annual Marketplace Show. Being held on Oct 19th form 4pm to 6:30pm. Members can have a table for free. This will be the welcome back to business showcase and there will be prizes and lots of fun to be enjoyed by our businesses and the Community. Put it on your Calendar!
and non members can have a table for $25. If you have special needs, such as electric, you need to request it. If a non member decides to have a table, the $25 fee will be credited to their membership dues. Last time we had this event, it was tremendously successful and well worth the time. A table will be provided so bring your own table cloth and your accessories for your table. Their will be prizes and food. Details on this will be posted as we have sponsors join the fun. Buddha Kat Winery will be our featured wine vendor and you can get a taste or go home with your favorite as they will have inventory for you to purchase. Please RSVP to the Chamber so to reserve your table.

Another evening event, BASH, at the Taste of Village in Troutdale, OR 97060
2022-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Taste of the Village, 302 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR, 97060
This is the new trend in Chamber chats. Meeting in the evening is very popular with our members and we look forward to being at the Taste of Village Chinese Restaurant in downtown Troutdale. Come taste the food and have your favorite beverage in the bar at this fun restaurant. Come for the networking and stay for the food and meeting of fellow chamber members

Guest Speaker On the ERC Pandemic, Credit from the IRS, Note time change to 11:30am
2022-11-02 04:30 - 06:00
Qualify possibly for up to $200k tax credit
“Many business owners were told they didn’t qualify for the ERC Credit or that they couldn’t take the PPP loan AND the ERC Credit. This is OLD INFORMATION. It is now estimated that over 80% of businesses with W2 employees will qualify for the credit, and the average credit in the U.S. is over 200K. Many CPA’s are still in the dark about this as it’s a payroll-driven credit, and thus they are not up-to-date with recent changes. This credit is a check issued to you by the IRS, and does NOT have to be paid back.
Come hear how your business will almost certainly qualify for this IRS credit and the best way to apply, and let’s drive these pandemic relief funds back into YOUR pocket and onward into YOUR local economy!”
Zoom link for those who cannot attend in person.

Live in person at Lyft Fitness Center at the corner of Stark and Cleveland. Click on the link to go on zoom with us.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89777969574?pwd=[REDACTED]

This week's Chamber :will be a breakfast AM at Alex's Bar in Fairview! 7:38AM to 8:38AM
2022-11-08 23:30 - 2022-11-09 00:30 | Alex’s Bar, 1712 NE 223rd Ave Fairview, OR 97024, Fairview, OR, 97024
Morning Chamber chat at Alex’s – Bar 1712 NE 223rd Ave Fairview, OR 97024 (Tentative)
November 9th @ 7:38am to 8:38am
We will meet outsidie/inside depending on the weather on the covered patio. This will be a pre holiday morning chamber chat with our President Ed Chin. An after election chat with our members to get feedback and do some networking. Our Annual Magazine was recently published and we hope to hand out copies of the Magazine/directory at this event. Breakfast is served here and come early enough to order something from their extensive menu. Be sure to stop by and meet Ed and be ready to ask questions of your Chamber President and board members that frequently attend our chamber events and enjoy the company of fellow chamber members at Alex’s – Bar in Fairview, OR.

It's going to be great at 7:38am at Tany's Coffee Shop. Networking at it's finest!
2022-11-15 23:30 - 2022-11-16 12:30 | Tany’s Coffee Shop
This coming week’s Chamber chat will be held at Tany’s Coffee Shop located at the corner of Start and Hogan. Come mingle with fellow chamber members and glean ideas for your business from your fellow Chamber members. Come a little early and have some thing to eat or drink from Tany’s morning menu. Chamber works for those who work the Chamber.

See you there!!

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
Our monthly board meeting will be in person or use the link to join virtually on Zoom. If you would like something
considered by the board, please send your request to the chamber admin@westcolumbiagorgechamber.com
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Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85955773311?pwd=[REDACTED]

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.

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.

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!

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.
