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Morning Spark Networking – Our Sweet Retreat & Grazing To-Go | Charcuterie

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Join Grazing To-Go Charcuterie and Our Sweet Retreat for a special co-hosted Morning Spark on June 25th! Enjoy fresh charcuterie, local connections, and a charming setting at Our Sweet Retreat’s restored 1910 farmhouse.

Our SPARK events are great for meeting and making new business connections within the community. Facilitated introductions between attendees ensure you will meet everyone.

Everyone is eligible to win great door prizes!

Guests are welcome to join us for a fun and business-building morning.

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Timeline:

7:45 am | Attendees are welcome to arrive early to meet and greet

8:00 am | “Free-Range”/General Networking among attendees

8 :15 am | Get to know our hosts – Our Sweet Retreat & Grazing To-Go | Charcuterie

8:25 am | A SPARK for our morning

8:35 am | Round the Room Introductions

8:50 am | Announcements and Business Shoutouts

8:55 am | Raffle Drawing

9:00 am | Event Concludes

* Non-members are limited to two Morning Spark events before joining the Chamber.… Read the rest

Winning Back Lost Customers: Smart Strategies to Reignite Trust and Revenue

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Customer churn is inevitable—but it’s not irreversible. Former customers represent one of your most valuable and overlooked assets. Why? Because they already know your brand, your product, and your promise. With the right strategy, you can bring them back—and reignite both trust and revenue.

Why Former Customers Are Your Best Leads

Research from Harvard Business Review reveals it’s up to five times cheaper to win back a former customer than to acquire a new one. Even better? Reacquired customers often spend more and churn less. Yet most companies ignore this goldmine, focusing instead on top-of-funnel growth.

Let’s change that.

Step 1: Understand Why They Left

Before launching any win-back campaign, diagnose the departure. Common causes include:

  • A negative service experience
  • Pricing or product fit concerns
  • More enticing offers from competitors
  • Life changes unrelated to your business

Exit surveys, reviews, and support tickets are essential to uncovering these root causes.… Read the rest

Multi-Chamber Morning Spark June 27th at the Foundry

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We are proud to co-host a multi-chamber Morning Spark with Lake Oswego. They are the primary host, and RSVP here.

This morning will focus on Speed Networking, where you’ll get 1 minute to introduce yourself, so practice your pitch.

Hint: ChatGPT can be a great way to get some ideas and get it down to just 1 minute.

The event will be at The Foundry, 320 Oswego Point Dr., Lake Oswego OR 97034

Again, RSVP here.

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IdeaFest 2024 Coming June 4th, 2025

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Oregon Tech’s IdeaFest “Preview” Event

Oregon Tech’s IdeaFest “Preview” is a special event designed to highlight the remarkable projects that students undertake during their studies at the Oregon Institute of Technology. This event is a fantastic opportunity for community members to get an exclusive look at the top-tier projects one hour before the general public. During this preview, guests can enjoy charcuterie and refreshments while mingling with our administrators and public figures.

Held annually at the end of the Spring term, IdeaFest takes place at both the Klamath Falls and Portland-Metro campuses. It serves as a platform for students from various programs to showcase their work and view projects from their peers. Each project features posters and demonstrations, providing a comprehensive view of the students’ efforts and innovations.… Read the rest