Talk about easy and super-efficient. I went to this location to register my out of state vehicle…read moreand from the time of my arrival until the time of completion was only 25 min. What really helped was processing the registration paperwork online and letting the office already have that information in their system. You just need to printout the preregistration paperwork that they send you afterwards in the email and bring it with you along with proof of residence and of course the title of ownership. After you process your request online, the DMV sends you a text message and you can use that to check in for your appointment or walk-in and use their check-in kiosk. I opted to use my phone and respond through link on the text message. Their system accurately tells you where you are in line and how many people are currently waiting in front of you. Very simple process to follow. I did have to wait 20 min because of the folks that were ahead of me. There was a little wait time but no worries. 5 min to only process the paperwork and immediately get the plates. How quick is that? CA is back in the stone ages and has not done anything whatsoever to improve their processes. DMV is the last last place anyone would want to visit unless it was absolutely necessary but this experience was quite pleasant nonetheless. The lady that helped me was also so friendly. Registration papers take about 3-6 weeks to arrive to your home address. Plenty of parking and seating and nobody was standing around.

Made an appt to finally get our real ID's. We still had a little bit of a wait but the gentleman…read moretook both my husband and I at the same time at the counter process us together. We were out in just over an hour. It's the DMV there really isn't a level of personality or friendly to measure but I did think it was nice of the gentleman to take us at the same time. Plenty of parking in the parking lot.

Got in and out pretty quickly for a transfer of title and the reception gentleman was actually…read morereally friendly, which I didn't expect at a DMV. Using appointments is the way to go otherwise it could be an extreme wait. I came in and had an estimate of four hours for service and then I just made a quick appointment and got seen sooner. There was a really angry guy yelling at the women receptionist for some reason who caused a huge scene so that was a little fun, but I felt bad for the receptionist.

The newer way of things (since I swear it changes with each DMV and over time) is that you go into…read morean immediate line for a person who you say what you want to do and they tell you how to do it, what forms you need and instruct you with a few pro tips like, "Don't forget to sign and that that form you are holding." Unfortunately I was number 450 and they were at 396 so I was waiting over two hours to get called. Last year I helped work to Oregon getting a pollinators plate for the state which provides funds to the pollinators educational program at OHSU. I had my certificate to get my new plate (which is beautifully designed by a 16 year old Estacada student). When my number was called it was then fast and easy to get my new plates. The folks that work at this location all seem very friendly and knowledgeable. Ad it was there was a guy sitting fairly close to me. I got the impression he has sat down due to fatigue. One of the staff came over to update him. When the person trying to help was letting him know his wait time he kept interrupting her and barking at her. I was trying not to overhear but she was so kind even with his nature. I was impressed and relieved when he finally seemed to listen to her telling him she was sorry for the delay in whatever and that they were trying to get to his issue. I get it - people go in pissed off from the start so I definitely appreciate the kindness while they are trying to do their job and navigate very hostile people.

Good food, very slow service due to lack of wait staff. Nice personnel that work there doing their…read morebest.

I'm an ex British army reservist. One evening a friend and I, who's a serving officer in the royal…read moreairforce stopped by this place and they welcomed us with open arms. It didn't matter that we weren't American forces, they accepted us in anyway and bought us a beer and shared some stories. We didn't stay long but had a great time before buying a round for everyone and saying goodbye. I've stopped by since with my kids during the Halloween events etc and it remains a great part of the community

Great all the time because of extraordinary service from the general service and counter clerks in…read moreparticular.

Most the employees are nice, but their employee Carlton is overall rude, will automatically charge…read moreyou the maximum price he can for shipping without offering options, and often reeks of poor hygene. For a better experience just post your packages from the Newberg post office.

The nice folks at the City offices are very helpful about letting you know what you need to do and…read morewhere you need to go to accomplish what you want. (At least, if you want something basic like turning water service on/off; I haven't had to deal with them for anything more complex.) But having to hand in a physical form, and when starting service go in during business hours and show id, is inconvenient. (The "go in during business hours and show id" is a nasty shock to get, if you're close to closing but also have to work.) It's a pity that, unlike the other utilities, they can't handle service over the phone...but they are friendly, helpful, and the transaction is completed fairly quickly, at least.

Until I started working here I couldn't have told you anything about the VA and how it operates…read more Now that I've been working here for a year, I can tell you how some parts of the VA work but it's still mostly a mystery to me. Let's start with what I know and I know is a very important position with the VA, and that's my position as a Veterans Service Representative (VSR). So I work with claims in various states of completion. The VSR's ultimate goal is to make a claim Ready for Decision (RFD). Some claims take longer than others to get there. All decisions need to be made following specific rules and procedures in the M-21. The M-21 is so vast it's easy to get lost in there. It's so big imagine what a NYC yellow pages would look like; then stack about 10 of them. Then there are the US codes (USC) again with the phone books. Being a VSR is hard. Once a claim is sent RFD a Rating Veterans Service Representative (RVSR) will review the claim and hopefully will rate the claim, meaning assign percentages to the claimed disabilities which means how much money the veteran, his spouse, or children may be entitled to. There are other areas of the VA that I'm not so knowledgeable about. Such as the unit that does Higher Level Reviews, Pensions, and the Quality Review team. I hope this review does justice to how complex the VA is and specifically how complex the role of a VSR is. The rule that comes first is we are here to serve veterans and their families. Whenever making a decision, if there's a 50/50 decision situation we always choose on the side of the veteran. The VA also provides physical and mental health care services. You've probably seen the advertisements on television about suicide prevention sponsored by the VA. The VA had a bad reputation years ago. Claims were backlogged and favorable decisions weren't as common. I can tell you that we are working claims the same day that they were filled. We bend over backwards to assist the veteran. I've been working from home since I started on 09/28/21, so I just had my year anniversary. This is the toughest job I've ever loved. 2021 - Review #48

The workers are overworked and under appreciated. It's no wonder that veterans aren't getting the…read morefull service or assistance they earned. A lot of red tape and too many obstacles to navigate when trying to apply for benefits. We deserve better!

I can't knock any stars off because stuff like this doesn't exist where I come from…read more They supply people with free or super low-cost family planning services (based on income), which is amazing. As far behind as we are with universal health care and services in the community that are free/cheap and readily available, this place is a gem. They also give free condoms, exams and the Plan-B pill. During the day it's mostly dedicated to the aforementioned services. But at around 5 PM twice a week you will start to see people lining up to see a nurse practitioner for FREE. They also have free medication available, depending on what you're in need of. The only downside is that everyone in Hillsboro, along with their families, piles in here and you all receive a card with a number. They call numbers in order. I was lucky enough to somehow get number 5 the first time. People that don't need to be here are here taking up space sometimes. It also seems there are people here taking advantage of the free services provided. Also, the people here are volunteers and they are able to stay open largely because of donations. Let me just say in the nicest way possible that the people that should be donating (even $3 helps) don't seem to be donating at all. Overall, much needed services provided by informative, compassionate staff.

Super helpful and friendly staff here! Thanks for making this an easy process for me m!read more

Our new business benefitted greatly from joining this group of local business owners and managers…read more In addition to gaining visibility, we continue to meet new talented entrepreneurs and learn from their experiences. The Chamber has gone through some rocky times (like all businesses do) but seems to have its proper bearing and leadership now. I highly recommend membership in the OC Chamber.

I have been a member of this chamber for 3 years. I have chosen to get involved in the activities…read moreof the community and as a result of my involvement I not only have grown my business but I have gained good friends. About a year ago I started a 2nd business. The first thing I did is join the Chamber. I can say that over half of my business in my start up has come as a result of my chamber involvement. As part of any business marketing plan I would highly recommend joining this chamber. Get involved.