AI Training for Small Business July 10th, 2025 AI Training July 10, 2025

Weโ€™ve heard loud and clear about challenges using AI from our members, so we decided to partner with two experts on this.

The Wilsonville Area Chamber, in partnership with Frank Kenny โ€“ CEO and Co-founder of the Chamber Pros Community, and Norma Davey โ€“ Creative Director and co-founder of the Chamber Pros Community, are proud to bring you AI Training for Small Business.

Why You Should Attend:

  • Save Time & Boost Productivity: Learn how to use AI so it can help you save time and be more productive.
  • Enhance Creativity: Discover how AI can help you create professional-quality marketing materials that stand out in a crowded market.
  • Practical & Accessible: Whether youโ€™re new to AI or looking to deepen your knowledge, this webinar is designed with beginners and intermediates in mind.
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Multi-Chamber Good Morning Tigard Hosted by Festival of Balloons tigard balloon festival

Join us for our Annual Tigard Festival of Balloons Multi-Chamber Good Morning Tigard Networking Event! There will be a light breakfast donated by Members of each of the participating Chambers and Coffee will be provided by Symposium Coffee.

We will be hosted by the Tigard Festival of Balloons in the Rogue Beer Tent on the far side of the field. You may be walking through wet grass so please come prepared for weather with proper shoes. We expect hundreds of members to attend, so get there early!

Parking is available in the lower lots (Baseball Fields) and up at Tigard High School. Let the traffic volunteers know that you are there for the Chamber Networking event at 7:30 AM to get to the lower level parking lots. … Read the rest

Multi-Chamber Event June 10th at Tumwater Vineyards multi chamber event tumwater vineyards

YOU’RE INVITED: Multi-Chamber Mixer at Tumwater Vineyards!

Join us for a memorable evening of connection, community, and stunning views at Tumwater Vineyards, hosted in partnership by the West Linn, Wilsonville, Tualatin, and Canby Area Chambers of Commerce.

ENJOY:
๐Ÿท One complimentary drink
๐Ÿฅ‚ Delicious lite appetizers
๐Ÿค Exceptional networking with fellow professionals from across the region

DATE & TIME:
June 10, 2025 – 5:30-7:00pm

LOCATION:
Tumwater Vineyards @ 375 SW Barrel House Way, West Linn, OR

TICKETS:
$5 โ€“ Chamber Members โ†’ https://buy.stripe.com/14kg0Rfj15zt1he7sy
$10 โ€“ Non-Members โ†’ https://buy.stripe.com/cN201Tgn50f95xu28d

Space is limitedโ€”secure your spot today and toast to new opportunities!

OUR HOST:
Located on 23 scenic acres, Tumwater crafts award-winning estate wines and showcases the best from Oregonโ€™s most acclaimed vineyards. Their elegant tasting room and event venue offer the perfect backdrop for this special gathering.ย … Read the rest

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

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 Retreatโ€™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

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Winning Back Lost Customers: Smart Strategies to Reignite Trust and Revenue seo galaxy iLloBoLYxCE unsplash

Customer churn is inevitableโ€”but itโ€™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 backโ€”and reignite both trust and revenue.

Why Former Customers Are Your Best Leads

Research from Harvard Business Review reveals itโ€™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.

Letโ€™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