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The Mid-county Memo connects the community, both individuals and businesses. Let the community know about your new business or an exciting special event at your business. The Mid-county Memo will publish submissions on a space-available basis.

Submissions for each issue are due by the 15th of the previous month. Please have Business Memo submissions for August in by Monday, July 15. We prefer e-mailed submissions sent to Dawn Widler, Department Editor at editor@midcountymemo.com. You may also mail complete information to 4052 N.E. 22nd Ave., Portland, OR, 97212-1503, phone 503-287-8094 or fax 503-249-7672.

An isle of serenity
The Grotto is an oasis in the city, a peaceful 62-acre retreat minutes from downtown and the Portland Airport. This island of serenity offers the perfect, tranquil surrounding for any conference or gathering.

Set among the towering firs, colorful rhododendrons and other native Pacific Northwest plants, the Grotto Conference Center provides a unique setting for retreats, workshops, seminars, conferences, meetings, receptions and banquets. The Conference Center is available to groups of five to 500, and offers a choice of three well-furnished rooms.

The Grotto Visitor Complex Conference Center offers a variety of pricing, refreshments, catering, and audio/visual services. They also offer complete meeting packages: all room charges, food and beverage, and audio/visual services are included in one per person price in these special packages. The Grotto Conference Center has experienced event planners on staff to make your event perfect. The Center is also available for hourly, half-day, or full-day rentals. Full and half day rentals are also available for the Library and Auditorium.

Catering is provided by Rafati’s Elegance in Catering. Rafati’s is one of the finest in the business and has a variety of service options from box lunches to elegant buffets and plated meals. The full-service catering staff will assist you in choosing the perfect meal for your function. They specialize in freshly prepared foods set in an elegant, lavish and stylish display. For more information or to book a reservation, please call Conference Coordinator Gloria Jost at 503-254-7371.

All new quality
The Quality Inn announces their newly-renovated guest rooms, increased services, and new discounts. New guest rooms include not only new interiors, but also in room coffee makers and coffee, premium cable channels and free HBO. The rooms also include free local calls.

The Quality Inn, 8247 N.E. Sandy Blvd. also includes on-site laundry, same day valet service and a sparkling outdoor pool for those hot summer days. Enjoy your stay is a quiet, park-like location, across the street from the beautiful Grotto sanctuary. Tri-met bus lines and the MAX light rail are both close by.

The Quality Inn also includes a free continental breakfast every day from 6 to 10 a.m. For a more substantial meal, Steamers restaurant is located next to the Quality Inn, offering both delicious lunch and dinner, and also buffet for group meetings.

The Quality Inn welcomes Grotto retreat and tour groups, offering free motor coach parking and one free room for every 20 paid rooms.

For more information about the Quality Inn or to make a reservation, please call 503-256-4111.

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