Morning Spark Networking February 19, 2025 Black Bear Diner Morning Spark 021920225

We’re excited to have our February Morning Spark Networking at Black Bear Diner and meet the owner, Amber Dixon! Be among the first to discover Black Bear Dinerโ€™s new Traditional Catering offerings and hear about a special announcement that you won’t want to miss!

Our Morning Spark networking 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 | Attendees are welcome to arrive early to meet and greet

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

8:15 am | Meet Amber Moore, new owner of Black Bear Diner, Wilsonville

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

After Hours Multi Chamber Networking at Bullwinkle’s – 1/8/2025 After Hours Bullwinkle's 1825

Join Us for a Spectacular Multi-Chamber Evening at Bullwinkleโ€™s!

This exciting event is brought to you by the Wilsonville Chamber, Sherwood Chamber, Tualatin Chamber, and West Linn Chamber! Join us for quality networking and special fun. This is a family friendly event where kids are welcome.

Cost:

  • $5 for Chamber Members
  • $10 for Non-Members
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Your ticket includes:

  • Appetizers & Finger Foods
  • One drink (beer, wine, or soft drink)
  • A $20 Arcade Card to enjoy all the arcade games inside

Each member or non-member ticket includes food, 1 drink for one person and 1 arcade card. If you have more than one child, they are welcome to share the free $20 card, or you can purchase additional cards for even more fun! … Read the rest

Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting 12/11/2024

The Chamberโ€™s Annual Meeting is held each December. This event features a complimentary breakfast to celebrate and thank all our members, volunteers, committee chairs and board members. It is of course also a great way to re-connect with other members as we all look forward to a new year.

๐ŸŽ„ Bring on the holiday cheer! โ›„ Ugly sweaters or your best holiday attire are optional but highly encouraged to add to the holiday spirit! ๐ŸŽ…

Enter the business card raffle to win a chance at more than $300 in great door prizes!

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The celebration is complimentary but limited to Chamber members ONLY. To attend you MUST pre-register. We have to have an accurate head count for food and beverage.… Read the rest

15 Respectful Ways to Honor Vets on Veterans Day (and Year-Round)

Veterans Day is coming up on Monday, November 11thโ€”an awesome time to show appreciation for those whoโ€™ve stepped up to protect our freedoms. Even if youโ€™re tight on time, putting together a thoughtful way to honor Veterans Day can really connect your business with the community and demonstrate true gratitude for veteransโ€™ service. And why stop at just one day? You can make these connections all year long.

Honoring Veterans on Veterans Day

Think of Veterans Day a bit like Valentineโ€™s or Motherโ€™s Dayโ€”itโ€™s a day to remind us to say “thank you” to those who might not hear it enough. If youโ€™re already celebrating veterans throughout the year, Veterans Day might be more of a touchpoint than a reminder. But for most of us, itโ€™s a day to pause and really think about their service.… Read the rest

5 Professional Development Practices That Will Elevate Your Teamโ€™s Success Workshop

Nurturing talent through robust professional development programs is more crucial than ever in todayโ€™s competitive landscape. Companies investing in these strategies not only boost employee morale but also strengthen their long-term performance and retention rates. Here are five key practices that can help your employees reach new heights:

1. Build Effective Mentorship Programs

Mentorship is more than just an onboarding perk; itโ€™s a transformative tool that catalyzes career growth. Research indicates that mentored employees are five times more likely to advance in their careers. Structured mentorship programs pair less experienced employees with seasoned leaders who offer guidance, impart knowledge, and foster professional confidence. This partnership helps mentees navigate complex workplace dynamics while mentors gain renewed motivation and satisfaction by sharing their expertise.… Read the rest