CMBA Meeting Notes
by Lauren McCabe, DC, CMBA president
At the March 10 CMBA meeting, Deb Fife of Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District joined us to talk about the fifth annual Cedar Mill Park Concert. She mentioned that our previous sponsor would not be able to continue to support the event the this year. She encouraged members of the CMBA to sponsor the Park Concert and is looking for a total of $1000 in sponsorship funds. See thprd.org/events/summerconcerts.cfm for more information.
Sandy Sahagian talked about the Membership Committee’s ribbon-cutting ceremonies for CMBA members. The CMBA is eager to conduct more ribbon-cutting ceremonies to honor anniversaries, business openings, and other special events after our first event at Poppa’s Haven was such a success!
Doreen Rivera from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office gave an informative presentation on steps to protect small businesses from check and credit card fraud. She offered action steps including checking customers’ identification for credit card purchases to prevent identity theft.
She also issued a warning that local teenagers are playing a game of hide-and-seek in area neighborhoods at night. She warned the parents in the crowd that the teenagers are being confused with potential burglars and recommended that parents talk to their kids and strongly discourage them from playing this game to prevent any accidents or confrontations due to mistaken identity.
Geoff Creighton of Edward Jones Investments was the March “Ten Minutes of Fame” segment and he spoke about the variety of services Edward Jones offers to their clients.
Westside Martial Arts, a brand-new member who joined at the meeting, was the lucky winner for next month’s “Ten Minutes” presentation. You have to attend the previous meeting to be eligible for this great opportunity to get your business known by the group. Be sure to bring your business cards!
Next month, Marilyn Mays will present proven techniques to develop your “sphere of influence,” create credibility with them, and ask for their referrals. In these challenging times we all need a little help from our friends. She’ll teach us to utilize face-to-face networking, workshops, online social networks, “karma” calls, and mailings to help you be on the top of their minds if they need your services.
Cornell Clean-up
CMBA will hold an "Adopt-A-Landscape" weeding party on Saturday, May 2, 9am-noon. Meet at the "overlook" between A Cut Above and Dale St., bring gloves and dress for the weather. We are also encouraging businesses along Cornell to take care of the weeks in front of their businesses. It's up to us! Call Dean Shade, 503-644-5539, for more information.
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