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Gresham: A community where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Experience the outskirts of Gresham, the scenic beauty of the countryside with parks, trails, and countryside experiences or stay closer to historic downtown and play in the parks. Gresham’s diverse population includes longtime residents, young
and new immigrant communities. Gresham is a welcoming and
high quality of life for its residents and businesses.
ADVOCATE:
The Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce brings government advocacy to you while representing business and member interests regionally and locally.
EDUCATE:
The Chamber provides many learning opportunities and exposure through advertising in print, online, and social media, and through sponsorships, programs, and events.
COLLABORATE:
The entire Chamber staff focuses on providing a positive impact to your bottom line, whether revenue or expenses. Networking opportunities are available morning, noon, and night.
MEET YOUR LEADERs
Say hello to your Chamber & Visitors Center staff
CHAMBER sTAff MEMBERs
CHAMBER BOARD MEMBERs
Kayla Viramontes Owner, The Bold Orange
George Castillo Senior Account Executive, OOMA Business Inc.
Preston Korst PGE
Ken Anderton President,Northwest Enforcement, Inc.
Matthew Orenchuk Facilities Engineering Manager, Boeing
Lori Soriano Office manager
Alex Marcus Community Advancement Coordinator, The Village Retirement Center
Vance Tong Publisher/Editor CMG Oregon
Donivon McCord Owner, McCord Construction
Amy Rathfelder Government & Community Affairs, NW Natural
Marguerite Truttman Real Estate Broker, Premiere Property Group
Kim Hopper Owner, Snap Fitness
Al Nodarse Individual Eric Schmidt EX-OFFICIO City Manager, City of Gresham
Dr. Tracy Klinger EX-OFFICIO Superintendent
Dr. Lisa Skari EX-OFFICIO President, Mt. Hood Community College
MEMBER sPOTLiGHT
PREsiDENT’s CiRCLE sPOTLIGHT
THE BOEiNG COMPANY
www.boeing.com
Boeing is the world’s leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial and military aircraft combined. The company employs more than 170,000 people globally.
GREsHAM-BARLOw sCHOOL DisTRiCT
www.gresham.k12.or.us
The Gresham-Barlow School District’s mission is to prepare every student for success through the development of the skills necessary for a lifetime of learning, career opportunities, and productive contributions to the community.
GREsHAM sANiTARY sERViCE
www.greshamsanitary.com
Happily serving Gresham and Portland since 1948, with customer satisfaction in mind, we offer the best eco-friendly services for our customers that are professional and fast, as well as honest and cost effective.
METRO EAsT wEB ACADEMY
www.mewebacademy.org
The Metro East Web Academy is an online public charter school approved by the Oregon Department of Education. The school’s web-based curriculum meets Oregon state standards and highly qualified teachers provide the instruction. Each academy student receives a personalized education program designed to meet their unique needs.
Nw NATURAL
www.nwnatural.com
NW Natural is committed to renewable energy, has been honored for business integrity and actively cares for the community. Their mission: To provide safe, reliable and affordable energy in an environmentally responsible way to better the lives of the public they serve. NW Natural has a longstanding commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and taking care of their employees and communities. Their Environmental, Social and Governance report illustrates goals and progress around issues such as pursuing decarbonization for the gas utility.
ARROw sANiTARY sERViCE
www.arrowsanitaryservice.com
Established in 1957, serving residents and businesses in Clackamas and Multnomah Counties, Arrow Sanitary Service’s safe professional drivers operate collection trucks that run on B20 biodiesel with modified exhausts to reduce carbon emissions. As one of the first solid waste collection companies to take part in Portland’s recycling and composting programs, they are an active partner in local sustainability efforts.
PORTLAND
GENERAL ELECTRiC
www.portlandgeneral.com
PGE is a recognized leader in the utility industry and has safely and dependably powered northwest Oregon since 1889. PGE works hard to keep Oregon a great place to live, and they reflect their customers’ values through their environmental initiatives and community involvement.
CiTY Of GREsHAM
www.greshamoregon.gov
City of Gresham provides valuable municipal services that make Gresham an ideal place to live, work and play.
EDwARD JONEs /CHRisTiNA J. PRiCE
www.edwardjones.com
Edward Jones is a financial services firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. It serves investment clients in the U.S. and Canada, through its branch network of more than 14,000 locations.
GREsHAM fORD
www.greshamford.com
Gresham Ford, Dealer with a Heart, offers vehicles for you and your business, as well as service for all makes and models including competitively priced brakes, batteries and tires.
MT. HOOD COMMUNiTY COLLEGE
www.mhcc.edu
Mt. Hood Community College offers more than 70 associate degrees, certificate programs and transfer options in a wide variety of disciplines.
REYNOLDs sCHOOL DisTRiCT
www.reynolds.k12.or.us
The vision of the Reynolds School District is each and every child be prepared for a world yet to be imagined. A broad range of career technical education, hands on learning programs, visual and performance arts, languages, physical education courses, activities and athletics are offered.
COLUMBiA BANk
www.columbiabank.com
Columbia Bank believes in building economic vitality together. They put their priority on people and the communities they live in. They are a bank but prefer to be thought of as a financial partner. Because Umpqua knows that the best way forward is together: Together for people. Together for business. Together for better.
wARREN ALLEN, LLP
www.warrenallen.com
City of Gresham provides valuable municipal services that make Gresham an ideal place to live, work and play.
TOP 5 REAsONs TO BUY LOCAL
Strengthen and support your local economy. Create more good jobs.
Local busness owners invest in community. Environmental impact is reduced.
Nonprofits receive greater support.
sHOP LOCAL fiRsT
Kayla Brown, business owner, and her daughters always shop local first.
Bess Wills of Gresham Ford and Try Local First Champion knows going on line to shop is easy but shopping locally supports schools, fire, and police.
75 YEARs AND
BURNs fEED sTORE
How does a business stay relevant and profitable for 75 years?
Online competition, customers changing needs and priorities, and maintaining experienced and knowledgeable staff are just three of the many obstacles business owners face. Burns Feed Store’s recipe to overcome the battles has led to the recent 75 year milestone celebration and strong third generation leadership. This family business has drawn on the strengths of each family member.
Recognition is not new to Burns Feed Store. In 2017 they received the Gresham Chamber Business Excellence Award for Family Business. When asked, Shelley Burns Guisto, Manager of Burns Feed Store, said her family business has been built on amazing customers and rock-solid customer service. “Our customer needs have changed dramatically since my grandfather started the business, but our customer service continues to be our greatest asset.”
Famously known as the place to go for chickens, Burns Feed Store supplies products for all animals, Trager grills for the serious BBQ chef, gift items for all ages, and garden supplies. The business was born out of love for agriculture and animals. Shelley’s first job was at the feed store, and she never looked back. The family working in the company grew when Troy, Shelleys husband began managing the warehouse. He added Traeger Grills, a successful department from sales to repair.
Quoted from Hoodview news, Rawley Burns, Shelleys father and owner, said “Shelley loves this business. She absolutely loves customers. That’s her forte and she brought in what I jokingly call the foo-foo stuff..gift items, candles, décor, things like that. She also features products from local vendors.” As the third generation, Shelley’s determination to continue to grow the business and make an impact on the community is strong.
AND COUNTING
GREsHAM ROTARY
Staying relevant and profitable as a business means staying connected to the community outside of the business hours. Shelley volunteers at many events and is a key player on the Gresham-Barlow Education Foundation board. Giving back in time and talent comes naturally for Shelley who said “I love this business. I love our employees. And I love our community. I am beyond blessed to wake up everyday and do what I love.”
Burns Feed Store has left fingerprints… or hoof prints…all over the greater Gresham region. They continue to leave legacy impressions all over the region. Here’s to 75 more years!
This year the Gresham Rotary celebrated it’s 75th anniversary of their Steak Fry.
The popular community event originally held at West Gresham Grade School, continues to cater to the needs of those they serve and evolves to include new ways to provide funding for the Rotary service projects. Raffle prizes, wine and beer, business sponsorships, add to the fundraising possibilities to achieve the club goals for scholarships to Mt Hood Community College.
Doug Walker, Walker Travel and Cruises, is past President of the Gresham Rotary and a proud Rotarian since 1971. His term in office was during the COVID years. Adapting to the restraint’s covid brought to gatherings, Doug was a steady leader of the organization, pivoting to the needs of the membership and those they serve. Commitment to YMCA Camp Collins, Dictionary Project, and Mt. Hood Community College Scholarships continued full speed ahead. COVID was nothing more than a speed bump to the strong Rotary membership.
Rotary is built on the Four-Way Test: Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIEDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Gresham takes the 4 way test seriously, providing for a common purpose.
As an international organization is provides amazing life experiences for many members past and present. A nine-month exchange student program has made an impact on the families and classrooms in the Gresham area. International exchange students have come to Gresham from Japan, South Africa, and Mexico as part of the program Rotary encourages philosophically and financially.
Celebrating over 75 years as a civic organization deserves more than just a Steak Fry. It deserves acknowledgement from a grateful Gresham community.
GOLDEN wHisk AwARDs
Golden Whisk Awards is a Chamber Try Local highlight every year
2025 Chefs & Sous Chefs
Winning Team City of Gresham and Mt. Hood Hospice Cookies earn favorable votes
sTATE Of THE CiTY
Gresham Area Chamber co-hosted the State of the City Address honoring former Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis
BUsiNEss AND LEADERs LUNCHEON INfLUENTiAL sPEAkERs
Honoree of the Year Mayor Shane Bemis
Sold out event
Community Member of the Year Alyson Huntting
Commissioner Vince Jones-Dixon
District Attorney Nathan Vasquez
Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner
COMMUNiTY EVENTs
Fairview Sunday Market
Fairview Food Plaza
Every Sunday May through September
Festival Arts in Gresham
Arts Plaza – Gresham
Third Saturday in July
First Friday Art Walk
Downtown Troutdale
First Friday
June through September
Gresham Farmers Market
Arts Plaza – Gresham
Every Saturday
May through October
Highland Games
Mt. Hood Community College
July – Check dates
Lilac Run
Gresham
3rd Saturday in April
Music at the Market
Mayors Square – Troutdale
Every Tuesday Evening in July
Music Mondays
Arts Plaza – Gresham
Every Monday Evening July through August
Safe Trick-or-Treat
Downtown Gresham
October 31st
Sandy Mountain Festival
Second Saturday and Sunday in July
Spirit of Gresham
Arts Plaza – Gresham
December
Splash Pad
Arts Plaza – Gresham
Everyday May through September
Splash Pad
Bornstedt Park – Sandy
Everyday May through September
Teddy Bear Parade
Historic Downtown Gresham
September 28th
Third Thursdays
Downtown Gresham
Year-round
Tree Lighting
Downtown Gresham
December
Troutdale Trot
Troutdale Marketplace
May 2025
Troutdale Wind-er Wonderland
Historic Downtown Troutdale
December 1st - 3rd
Wood Village Night Out
Wood Village
Third Friday in July
wiTH POLiCE CHiEf TRAVis GULBERG
Chief Travis Gulberg has been in law enforcement since 1996. He served in Multnomah County before becoming Gresham Police Chief in 2021.
A strong supporter of the Chamber’s Adopt-A-Cop program, he has also restored the monthly celebrations swearing new officers in publicly. At a recent celebration he addressed the new officers and guests saying “Today is a milestone, when a promise to serve becomes a badge worn with honor. You are joining a profession that is not just a job---it’s a calling. A calling to be the calm in chaos, the voice of reason in conflict, and the steady hand in times of fear. You will be asked to make difficult decisions, to act with integrity when no one is watching, and to lead by example in every interaction.”
Chief Gullberg loves his job but he also loves the community. Here’s how, why, and where…
He’s a foody…but where in Gresham? I don’t know if this restaurant is a Chamber member but I have been going there since I was kid in the 70’s. My mom worked there in the 60’s. My favorite is a long burger with cheese and bacon, ketchup only. Then I dip it in the fry sauce. I also love the fries with sauce and a peanut butter shake.
Spare time is rare time but he loves…. Two things. First, it’s all about family for me. Whether it is dinner together, a family game night, watching sports (especially football...”Go Vikings!”), or just hanging out, I love to spend time with them. And second, I cannot lie, I like to eat. Gresham has great restaurants!
Absolute favorite community event? Cruisin’ with the Cops, of course...
Favorite nonprofit ? I am proud Rotarian.
Greatest joy? My family! My wife and sons have been my rocks. I’m very proud of my sons. My oldest is serving with the Portland Police Bureau as a police officer, and my youngest graduated from college and is working in digital technology.
Few people know… I work on and show my classic 1976 K5 Chevrolet Blazer. Surprised? I like to read, and my two sons and I have started a book club and are currently reading the Lord of the Rings books.
You didn’t ask but I’m telling you anyway,... I love to connect and serve through my job. This is a way of life for me. I also take great pride in people feeling safe in Gresham.
GREsHAM AREA CHAMBER... THE CATALYsT
Advocates. Educates. Collaborates
Golf Tournament Voice for Business
Gresham Chamber Ribbon Cutting
GREsHAM AREA
PARks
The parks in the area include more than 300 acres of land, 840 acres of natural areas and miles of trails, many suitable for walking, jogging, biking, rollerblading, strollers, and horseback riding. Also housed here is Gradin Community Sports Park with 32-acres of soccer fields, softball fields, picnic shelters, and basketball courts. Main City Park in downtown Gresham, not only has a beautiful Japanese garden to stroll through, but a skate park for the avid boarder.
PARk NAME Address
PARk NAME Address
sCHOOLs, BUsINEss, COMMUNiTY & GOVERNMENT REsOURCEs
Gresham-Barlow
School District
503- 261-4550
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
East Gresham 503-661-6050
East Orient 503-663-4818
Hall 503-661-6330
Highland 503-665-7158
Hogan Cedars 503-261-4500
Hollydale 503-661-6226
Kelly Creek 503-663-7483
North Gresham 503-661-6415
Powell Valley 503-661-1510
West Gresham 503-661-0144
K-8 SCHOOL
Deep Creek - Damascus 503-658-3171
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Clear Creek 503-492-6700
Dexter McCarty 503-665-0148
Gordon Russell 503-667-6900
West Orient 503-663-3323
HIGH Schools
Gresham 503-674-5500
Sam Barlow 503-258-4850
Springwater Trail 503-261-4600
Centennial School District
503-760-7990
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Butler Creek 503-762-6100
Meadows 503-762-3208
Oliver 503-762-3207
Parklane 503-762-3205
Patrick Lynch 503-762-3203
Pleasant Valley 503-762-3209
Wood 503-762-3204
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Centennial 503-762-3206
HIGH SCHOOL
Centennial 503-762-6180
Reynolds School District
503 661-7200
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Alder 503-255-4673
Davis 503-665-9193
Fairview 503-667-2954
Glenfair 503-252-3479
Hartley 503-665-0134
Margaret Scott 503-255-2031
Salish Ponds 503-492-7260
Sweetbriar 503-666-9441
Troutdale 503-665-4182
Wilkes 503-255-6133
Woodland 503-674-8188
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
H.B. Lee 503-255-5686
Reynolds 503-665-8166
Walt Morey 503-491-1935
HIGH SCHOOL
Reynolds 503-667-3186
Colleges
Mt. Hood Community College
503-491-6422
Warner Pacific 503-517-1020
Educational Options
CAL - Center for Advanced Learning 503-667-4978
Centennial Park School 503-762-3202
Centennial Transition Center 503-762-3715
Eastern Oregon University 503-491-7550
Four Corners 503-328-0420
Grand Canyon University 602-247-4527
Gresham Arthur Academy (Mastery Learning Institute) 503-667-4900
Knova Learning 503-907-1023
Lewis & Clark Montessori Charter School 503-427-0803
Metro East Web Academy 503-258-4790
Multisensory Learning Academy Elementary 503-405-7868
Multisensory Learning Academy Middle 503-912-3900
Multnomah Learning Academy –K-8 Public Charter School 503-405-7868
Reynolds Learning Academy 503-667-4673
Rockwood Preparatory Academy 503-907-1023
Rosemary Anderson High School 503-797-7226
Business resources
City of Gresham Small Business Center 503- 618-2872
Mt. Hood Community College
Small Business Development Center 503-491-7658
Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 503-665-1131
East Metro Economic Alliance 503-292-8881
Business Oregon 503-986-0123
Greater Portland Inc. 503-445-8065
Worksource Portland Metro East 503- 669-7112
Oregon State Business Page www.oregon.gov/business/pages
Small Business Administration www.sba.gov
SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives) www.portlandor.score.org
Travel Oregon 800-547-7842 www.traveloregon.com
Community resources
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Non-Emergency 503- 823-3333
Fire Department 503- 618-2355
Police Department 503- 618-2318
Multnomah County Sheriff 503- 988-7300
LIBRARIES
Fairview-Columbia Library 503- 988-5123
Gresham Regional Library 503- 988-5123
Rockwood Library 503- 988-5123
Troutdale Library 503- 988-5123
NEWSPAPERS
Portland Tribune 503-684-0360
The Oregonian 503-221-8327
The Outlook 503- 665-2181
SENIOR SERVICES
Ambleside Meals on Wheels
People 503- 953-8201
Gresham Senior Center 503- 988-4870
STATE & FEDERAL SERVICES
Department of Motor Vehicles 503- 945-5000
Metro 503-797-1700
ODOT 888-275-6368
Oregon Parks and Recreation 800-551-6949
TriMet Bus & Light Rail Service 503- 238-7433
Veterans Affairs 503- 373-2000
Voter Registration Clackamas County 503- 655-8510
Multnomah County 503- 988-3720
Worksource Portland Metro East 503- 669-7112
UTILITIES
Northwest Natural (Gas) 503- 226-4211
Portland General Electric (Electric) 800-542-8818
Gresham Sanitary Service (Garbage) 503- 665-2424
Waste Management of Oregon (Garbage) 800-808-5901
City of Fairview (Water) 503- 674-6215
City of Gresham (Water) 503- 618-2373
City of Troutdale (Water) 503- 674-7232
City of Wood Village (Water) 503- 667-6211
Frontier (Internet & Phone) 800-921-8101
CenturyLink (Cable, Internet & Phone) 877-837-5738
Comcast (Cable, Internet & Phone) 855-319-2126
DirecTV (Cable, Internet & Phone) 855-567-1669
VISITOR INFORMATION
Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 503-665-1131
West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce 503- 669-7473
Travel Portland 503-275-8355
Government resources
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
FAIRVIEW CITY HALL 503-665-7929
www.fairvieworegon.gov
GRESHAM CITY HALL
503- 661-3000
www.greshamoregon.gov
TROUTDALE CITY HALL 503- 665-5175 www.troutdaleoregon.gov
WOOD VILLAGE CITY HALL 503- 667-6211
www.ci.wood-village.or.us
CLACKAMAS COUNTY 503- 655-8459 www.clackamas.us
MULTNOMAH COUNTY 503- 823-4000 web.multco.us
Multnomah County Commissioners Jessica Vega Pederson, Chair 503-988-3308
Meghan Moyer, District 1 503-988-5220
Shannon Singleton, District 2 503-988-5219
Julia Brim-Edwards, District 3 503-988-5217
Vince Jones-Dixon, District 4 503-988-5213
STATE & FEDERAL LEGISLATORS
U.S. SENATE
Jeff Merkley (D) 503-326-3386 Ron Wyden (D) 503-326-7525
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE Maxine Dexter (D) 503-231-2300
STATE SENATE
Senator Chris Gorsek District 25 503 986 1725
STATE SENATORS
Senator Daniel Bonham District 26, 503-986-1726
Senator Chris Gorsek District 25, 503-986-1725
STATE REPRESENTATIVES
District 49: Representative Zach Hudson 503-986-1449
District 50: Representative Ricki Ruiz 503-986-1450
District 51: Representative Christine Drazan 503-986-1451
District 52: Representative Jeff Helfrich 503-986-1452
DEMOGRAPHICS/CLIMATE POPULATION
City of Gresham – 111,000
INCOME & EXPENSE
Median Household Income:$47,706
Average Home Price: $338,450
Average Rental: $1,216
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
- 61° F
U.s. CHAMBER RECOGNIZEs LOCAL sMALL BUsINEss
ALL ABOUT AUTOMOTiVE NATiONAL AwARD
Area Chamber member All About Automotive, Inc. has been recognized nationally by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO-100 as a 2025 Honoree in Customer Champions. This category celebrates businesses that have set themselves apart through outstanding customer service and innovative engagement strategies. The U.S. Chamber stated that the honorees not only have prioritized customer satisfaction but have also significantly expanded their customer base by employing unique and creative approaches.
US chamber captured the essence of their business model stating in the award: All About Automotive is a trusted, familyowned auto repair facility based in Gresham, Oregon, committed to delivering high-quality service with integrity, transparency, and education at its core. Founded in 2000 by Steve and Karen Johnston, the shop services both foreign and domestic vehicles and has built a loyal customer base spanning Gresham, Troutdale, SE Portland, Boring, and beyond. With a tagline of “We treat your car as if it were our own,” the business emphasizes long-term relationships, personalized service, and empowering customers—particularly women, who are often the primary decision-makers in car care—with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions. All About Automotive is distinguished by its ASE-certified technicians, its community-focused culture, and its emphasis on education—from mentoring high school interns to offering clear, respectful communication to every customer. As a member of multiple local chambers of commerce and a supporter of area schools and nonprofits, the business has become a cornerstone of its community. By combining top-tier technical service with compassion, clarity, and customer empowerment, All About Automotive is redefining what it means to be an auto repair shop people can truly trust.
Karen and Steve Johnston are not new to being recognized as well respected business owners.
In 2024 Karen was awarded the highest honor, that of being the Business Excellence Honoree of the Year. She was recognized as being a pillar in the community. One that makes the fabric of the community vibrant and makes others want to be part of whatever she is involved in. She has been a blessing and game changer through her recent efforts as a board member on the Eastside Timbers board, raising thousands of dollars for a state of the art soccer facility, and a Gresham Historical society board member.
Congratulations to Steve and Karen Johnston, All About Automotive, for national recognition from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
GREsHAM sAfETY LEVY ACCOMPLIsHMENTs
The other article will be about the recently passed Gresham safety levy accomplishments
