On March 25th we joined together for a Virtual Morning Spark.

Dr. April Voves Meadows Health and Wellness discussed best practices to stay healthy and interact with your doctors during the pandemic.

Laurie Tarter LLC brought out her business toolbox to show you how you can use your new, spare time to get ahead. Ways you can make your business better for the future include:

1. Write a review for a local small business
2. Client Reviews
3. Gratitude
4. Social media library
5. Build your followers on social media
6. Join Social Media Groups  
7. LinkedIn
8. Refresh your website
9. Do you have a Newsletter?
10. Update your Database or implement a CRM system to improve customer tracking
11. Get organized | office repairs
12. Keep a routine
13. Education!
14. Cross-Promote

Are you working remotely? Business owners and managers who want to ensure that their teams who are new to remote working are being effective, efficient and yes even happy, should check out these productivity tips.

Thanks to Chamber member and HR expert Darcey McAllister with HRT Northwest.… Read the rest

WHAT IS CHRONIC/INVISIBLE ILLNESS? MEMBER BLOG CONTRIBUTED BY DEBORAH TUTTLE-NEEF of AN ENDURING NEW COMPASS

An invisible illness is a term for any medical condition that isn’t easily visible to others. Just because you cannot see a person’s illness doesn’t mean they don’t have one; Just because symptoms aren’t physically there when looking at a person struggling, doesn’t mean they are not struggling internally. Chronic/invisible illnesses have no cure and tend to ebb and flow in severity — some days, weeks, and months go really well, and during others it’s difficult to work, socialize, and function, confusing those who can’t “see” why one day is good and another a challenge. This includes chronic physical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, fibromyalgia, and others (see a short list below).… Read the rest

Travel to China with the Wilsonville Area Chamber!

October 13, 2018 – October 22, 2018

Join us at the Wilsonville Holiday Inn to learn more about this AMAZING Opportunity

Information Session  Register Here   

April 23, 2018     5:30-7:00 pm

This all-inclusive, 10-day China adventure you will visit historic locations including Tiananmen Square, the Ming Tombs, and the Forbidden City. Learn about China’s extensive dynastic history while exploring the ultra-modern cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou. Spend time at the stunning Great Wall of China, walk along the Bund and bask in the natural beauty of Yu Garden.

Thanks to our partners, we are able to offer this top-quality travel opportunity at an unbeatable price! When traveling with the Chamber, you will receive a first class experience starting right here at home.… Read the rest