Wilsonville LIVE@Noon: Sep. 17th

Featuring: Angela Gardner, Hilton Garden Inn Wilsonville

Wilsonville LIVE@Noon is a fun, fast-paced conversation with a local, Wilsonville business owner. Tune in to our weekly livestream on Facebook or Youtube for good people sharing helpful, professional tips. There is always something new to learn!

On this episode, Angela Gardner of Hilton Garden Inn Wilsonville will get you excited for the brand new hotel, restaurant and event space right here in Wilsonville! Tune in to hear about their incredible Covid safety precautions like smart phone app-based room keys and TV remotes!

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9 Marketing Tips for the “New Normal”

Are you tired of the words “new normal” yet? 

If you’re like most business owners, you probably are. But whether we recognize it as a new shift in how we do business or a temporary tack we take to survive the current economic storm, the point is how you do business has to change if you want to continue to connect to your audience.

9 Ways You Should Change How You’re Marketing During and After COVID 

Give up One-size-fits-all for Good 

Customizing your approach to your target market has never been more important than during COVID-19. People want to hear from you and they want to feel like you understand them. But if you’re sending out a generic marketing message to everyone they’re not going to feel that. … Read the rest

Wilsonville LIVE@Noon: Sep. 16th

Featuring: Kim Morley, Mortgage Solution Financial

Wilsonville LIVE@Noon is a fun, fast-paced conversation with a local, Wilsonville business owner. Tune in to our weekly livestream on Facebook or Youtube for good people sharing helpful, professional tips. There is always something new to learn!

On this episode, Kim Morley of Mortgage Solution Financial shares some important tips about finding the best mortgage. For instance did you know that the USDA is an option?

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Wilsonville LIVE@Noon: Sep. 9th

Featuring: Laurie Barr of Barr HR Solutions, LLC

Wilsonville LIVE@Noon is a fun, fast-paced conversation with a local, Wilsonville business owner. Tune in to our weekly livestream on Facebook or Youtube for good people sharing helpful, professional tips. There is always something new to learn!

On this episode, Laurie Barr of Barr HR Solutions, LLC will point you to the path to resilience and the importance of supporting employees during this time of rapid change.

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What HR Should Do When the Company is Facing Closure Newsletter HEading 2

Member blog submitted by Laurie Barr, owner of Barr HR Solutions

(These are challenging times for business.  While closing your business is not a positive thought, it is, unfortunately, an option some businesses are needing to consider. Therefore, in the interest of being your helpful resource in good times and trying times we/WACC share this important information – Kevin Ferrasci O’Malley, CEO, Wilsonville Area Chamber of Commerce)

Unfortunately, as our economy has been hit devastatingly hard by this pandemic, some businesses are not going to rebound and are being faced with difficult decisions that have long term impacts to their employees. Some have been able to temporarily furlough employees and call them back as business rebounds. However, others may find themselves in a situation where they need to close the business altogether.… Read the rest