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Every Single Chamber Member’s Business Facebook (If they have one)
Facebook can be a tricky company to promote your business. It feels like every week they change something and you need to relearn the whole program. Recently, on a sweep of Chamber member profiles, I noticed a change at Facebook had broken the links to many of the businesses. So we’ve spent the last few…
Read More[UPDATED] Why is Oregon City Suddenly Digging Up It’s Sidewalks?
We received a update from Dayna Webb, Oregon City’s Public Works Director clarifying a few details in this article. Each sidewalk can cost up to $80,000 (not $60,000). The city is looking at installing 70 ramps this year and each must pass a 20 point inspection with 100% success, or they need to be removed…
Read MoreThe Most Effective Chamber Benefit That Members Don’t Use
When most members think about the value of their Oregon City Chamber of Commerce membership, they think about the events, the networking, the referrals. All real, all valuable. But there’s one benefit that quietly works for you around the clock and most members never fully cash it in. It’s credibility. And the research behind it…
Read MoreWhat Local Industry Leaders Want from the Next Generation of Workers
The Chamber recently attended Clackamas Community College’s Industry Advisory Forum. The event brought together regional industry leaders, educators, and students to discuss workforce needs and career pathways across technical industries. Companies included Benchmade, Oregon Tool, Reser’s Fine Foods, and many more across tech and manufacturing. We were there to understand the mindset of students going…
Read MoreShould You Use Instant Chat on your Website?
Businesses have been adding live chat on their websites to improve customer service and increase sales. The barrier to adding this feature is low and there are many cheap or even free options. But they should not be used by everyone. Here are the pros and cons of using live chat on your website and…
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