Christian Chamber - Portland Central Meeting
Name:
Christian Chamber - Portland Central Meeting
Date:
February 17, 2015
Time:
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM PST
Registration:
Sorry, public registration for this event has been closed.
Event Description:
What is the future of Retail in America? How has online sales impacted the small brick and mortar stores? Have we seen the last of CD’s, DVD’s, Books & tons of other "Faith" products? Is joining the online market cost effective? Are Bibles declining in our information age with all the new technology?
Our special guest speaker is Kevin Ferguson, the new co-owner of the Willamette Valley Christian Supply and he knows that the brick and mortar retail experience is changing drastically, but he also believes that God is far bigger than any technological challenge (the easy access to downloads, online purchases and the magnitude of Amazon). With that said, he also believes there are several principles that can aid small businesses in a declining retail marketplace. Some of those businesses that can be directly impacted are merchant services, publishers, gift companies, advertising agencies, as well as landlords, plus many more. Join us as we unpack several Biblical principles that can help us move forward with a deep abiding trust in the Sovereign God who never veers from His plan and purpose.
Kevin & his wife, Krista, see Willamette Valley Christian Supply as both an important business in the community and also as a ministry. As Kevin puts it clearly: "We exist for the purpose of connecting people—churches and individuals—with ministry resources that can help meet their needs, that they might grow and know Christ." Both Kevin and Krista have seen the impact of a Christian bookstore on the life of the community, and want to respond to the clear call of that community to keep these resources available for the Willamette Valley. They have four children: Kirstie (16), Hannah (14), Caleb (12) and Joshua (5). Kevin graduated from Multnomah Biblical Seminary with a Master of Arts with a specialty in Family Ministry and served as a youth and family pastor at the First Baptist Church in La Pine, OR for seven years and the First Baptist Church in Corvallis for 7 years.
Thanks to our Featured Sponsor . . .
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You could be our Featured Sponsor & promote your organization here on our website, in the email invitations that are sent out to 900+ marketplace leaders for this meeting & for 10 minutes during the meeting, in exchange for supporting the Christian Chamber with $100 for Members ($200 for Guests & Non-Members). If you are interested in this promotional opportunity for access to new customers and clients, just let us know!
This meeting is designed to help you build your network, wherein you will be invited to introduce yourself & your organization during the meeting, as well as meet with other guests & members before & after the meeting. There will also be a short presentation regarding the Chamber, as well as a special guest speaker in regards to a topic designed to help you Connect, Learn, Grow, Save &/or Engage with your community.
Don't forget to check out your Christian Chamber Northwest Members' latest Hot Deals, Job Postings, Events & your Need Help? Community Resource Directory - the most exhaustive database of Churches, Ministries & Christian Businesses in the greater Portland/Vancouver metro area, as well as for Salem, the Mid-Willamette Valley & Eugene.
Event Sponsors:
Location:
Oregon State Office Building
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
(Near Max Line)
Parking is available at U-Park ($3.00 - 1st Hour, $2.00 - 2nd Hour), Liberty Centre ($2.25 per hour) & in the Oregon Square (Street Meters at $2.00 per Hour).
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
(Near Max Line)
Parking is available at U-Park ($3.00 - 1st Hour, $2.00 - 2nd Hour), Liberty Centre ($2.25 per hour) & in the Oregon Square (Street Meters at $2.00 per Hour).
Date/Time Information:
Check in starts at 7:15am, followed by connecting until 7:45am. After everyone introduces themselves, we have our Featured Sponsor, some information about your Christian Chamber and then our Featured Presentation from 8:20am-8:50am, followed by a few announcements and connecting until 9am.
Contact Information:
James Autry
Fees/Admission:
There is a $5 Suggested Donation for Guests & Expired Members. Members must RSVP in order to register at no charge. Members may also invite Guests, wherein the Suggested Donation for their Guest is $5 per person.
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