In this episode of Business LO, hosted by Michelle O'Dell, Heather Graves Ramsey of Coach to Brilliance, and Chamber CEO Liz Hartman, we hear from local business owners and franchisees, Melissa Boatwright of ACE Handyman Services Lake Oswego, Portland and Vancouver, and Rosy Rojas of Wolfie's Southwest Portland, as they discuss their journeys into franchise ownership, their backgrounds, reasons for choosing the Lake Oswego area, and the unique challenges and benefits of operating a franchise. Plus, Liz Hartman provides updates on local initiatives, upcoming events, and new groups supporting the Lake Oswego business community with What You Need to Know in LO!

For more information on TechLO, Young Professionals LO, and Women's Lakeside Leaders, go to LakeOswegoChamber.com

TechLO - meets monthly, third Tuesday, location changes monthly (4:30-6 pm)

Young Professionals LO meets monthly on the second Tuesday. Kick off Tuesday, February 10, at the AC Hotel, 3:30-5 pm

Women's Lakeside Leaders meets quarterly. Kick off Wednesday, February 25, noon to 1 pm - Reservations only, no drop-ins.

Ace Handyman Services Lake Oswego

Woofie's - Southwest Portland Pet Care Service

Other Franchises in the Area:

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill

Bee Organized

Best Western

Body 20

Budget Blinds

CarePatrol

Certapro Painters

Crumbl Cookies

Expedia Cruises

Forge Education

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers

Goosehead Insurance

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market

Kumon Math & Reading

McDonalds

Minuteman Press

Modern Chiropractic

Mr. Handyman

New Mom School

OrangeTheory Fitness

Pet Evolution

Pickelball Kingdom

Prime IV & Wellness

Pristine Pros NW

Radiance Natural Medicine

Residence Inn

Stretchlab

Superior Fence

The Bar Method

The UPS Store

TheKey Home Care

Visiting Angels

Welcome Wagon LO

West Hills Montessori School ff

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming

Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce Website

Visit us at 148 "B" Avenue Lake Oswego, OR 97034

We offer a wide range of membership tiers and benefits, so browse through our options on our website and pick the one that’s right for your business or organization.

Questions? Call 503-636-3634

For help with your own Podcast Show contact Michelle O’Dell, Modcast Productions michelle@modcastproductions.com