Chamber Calendar

The Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center has scheduled the following events:

Connect with Success AM meeting, 7-9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, with state Sen. Laurie Monnes Anderson, Mt. Hood Community College Vista Dining Room, 26000 S.E. Stark St., Gresham.

Connect with Success AM meeting, 7-9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary, 150 W. Powell Blvd., Gresham

Ribbon cutting, approximately 9:15 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, Accent on Attitude and Off the Charts Games, Accent on Attitude, 20 N.W. Second St., Gresham.

Getting Street Smart in Gresham to benefit local business owners

The city of Gresham and Metro are sponsoring a series of six workshops aimed at helping local businesses polish their profile within the community.

"Trade Secrets of Distinctive Signs and Lighting" will be held from 8-9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at Gresham City Hall, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway. Tips from experts will include storefront improvements and low-cost enhancements to help businesses get noticed.

The workshops are free, and registration is not required.

For more information or to view the schedule for upcoming workshops, visit OregonMetro.gov/getstreetsmart.

Local veterinary clinic employs new technology

Paws and Claws Pet Medical Center in Troutdale has implemented a new electronic medical records system, allowing staff members immediate access to a patient’s medical information anywhere in the clinic.

The new system utilizes a digital file system that now includes storage of X-ray images and other diagnostic reports. Software also enables the clinic to email copies of an animal’s records to a veterinary specialist or the pet’s owner.

“Our primary goal is always to provide the best possible veterinary care for our pet patients and their owners,” said Dr. Ken DeRemer. “Digital record keeping will streamline our appointment and examination process, ensuring that our team has instant access to a pet’s medical history, diagnostic exams and X-rays.”

The move to digital filing, DeRemer added, also complies with the clinic’s efforts to be more environmentally conscious by reducing the amount of paper used by staff members.

Paws and Claws Medical Center provides veterinary care for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and exotic pets. The practice also offers pet dental care, cat and dog surgery and urgent care.

For more information, call 503-661-1833.