Gateway Parade

GABA Today

GABA Purpose and Goals

The purposes and objectives of the Gateway Area Business Association are to advance the commercial, economic, financial, industrial and civic interests of the Gateway geographical area.

What is the Gateway area?

The boundaries encompass: on the north by I-84, south by Division Street, west by I-205 and East by 162nd Avenue

What are our goals?

Be a highly visible Association representing and promoting local businesses and the community.

Work towards increasing the financial, security and public safety in the area.

Work together with other business and neighborhood associations for the benefit of all.

Obtain and retain members through coordinated activities and beneficial programs.

Why should merchants join GABA?
To be a part of developing and encouraging working together to promote each other and to ensure the success of business and community goals.
Opportunity to network with business owners.
Help to provide a larger base and stronger voice in matters of civic and community activities and concerns.
HAVE FUN!
OFFICERS
President, Fred Sanchez, REALTY BROKERS
President Elect, Tim Curran, MID COUNTY MEMO
Secretary, Carolyn Schell, Multnomah County Library, Midland Library
Treasurer, Holly Sherwood, The Bookkeeping Company
Past President, Bruce Altizer, Postal Annex
Director, Larry Blaufus, PacifiCorp
Director, Kent Cooper, Budget Instant Signs
Director, Arlene Halvorson, Sterling Savings Bank
Director, Karen Montez, American Family Insurance
Director, David Panichello, Opti-Con Inc.

GABA Activities

What are some GABA activities?

Sponsor Fun-O-Rama days!

Sponsor monthly membership meetings with meaningful speakers on business, community and related subjects and issues.

Meet with governmental agencies on matters of concern to the Gateway business area.

Support and participate in area Neighborhood groups.

Support and participate in the Portland Alliance of Neighborhood Business Associations.

Publish a Business and Membership directory listing all members by name and address and business classification.

GABA Benefits, Officer Listing

Why should merchants join GABA?

To be a part of developing and encouraging working together to promote each other and to ensure the success of business and community goals.

Opportunity to network with business owners.

Help to provide a larger base and stronger voice in matters of civic and community activities and concerns.

HAVE FUN!

2002-2003 OFFICERS

President, Fred Sanchez, REALTY BROKERS

President Elect, Tim Curran, MID COUNTY MEMO

Secretary, Carolyn Schell, Multnomah County Library, Midland Library

Treasurer, Holly Sherwood, The Bookkeeping Company

Past President, Bruce Altizer, Postal Annex

Director, Larry Blaufus, PacifiCorp
Director, Kent Cooper, Budget Instant Signs
Director, Arlene Halvorson, Sterling Savings Bank
Director, Karen Montez, American Family Insurance
Director, David Panichello, Opti-Con Inc.