heroes are those people who do what has to be january...

January 2016

Inside This Issue

Resources 2

Economic Indicators 3

New Members / Welcomes 4

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings 4

A Word From the Board 5

Networking & Events 6

Incoming 2016 Exec Bd. 8

Incoming 2016 Bd. 9

Business of the Month 10

Cherry Fest / Beth Bridges 11

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce will roll out the red carpet as we honor the “Unsung Heroes” of The Dalles. This is an opportunity for citizens to nominate and recognize those within our community who go the extra mile to help out any way they can, and never ask for anything in return.

This year’s banquet will take place on Thursday, Jan. 21 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at The Fort Dalles Readiness Center. 402 East Scenic Drive, The Dalles.

This time honored tradition is held to honor the citizens and members of the

community of The Dalles area in the following categories:

Tickets and Table

sponsorships are on sale

now. Please call the

Chamber at 541-296-2231

to make sure you don’t miss

this amazing community

tradition!

• Business of the Year

• Outstanding Agricultural

Achievement

• Outstanding First Responder

• Outstanding Educator

• Outstanding Woman

• Outstanding Man

• Outstanding Youth

• Outstanding Volunteer

HEROES ARE THOSE PEOPLE WHO DO WHAT HAS TO BE DONE REGARDLESS OF THE CONSEQUENCES

January 2016

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

Chamber Closed

2

3 4

5 6

Ribbon Cutting New Loca-tion

Farmers Insurance Revell Coy

5:15pm

7

Government Affairs

7am BBQ

Food Art& Wine Focus grp. 11-12pm

Fairfield Inn

Ribbon Cutting TD Main Street

5:15pm

8

YoPros

12pm Zim’s Brau Haus

9

10 11 12 13 14

Government Affairs

7am BBQ

15

Cycling Focus Grp. 12-1 Rivertap

Ribbon Cutting Freebridge Brewery

5:30pm

Economic Development Closed Mtg.

16

Ribbon Cutting Oregon Trail Games

11am

17 18

Exec Bd. 3:30 Closed mtg

19

Marketing Meeting 10am The Riverenza

Membership Meeting

3:30pm TDACC

20

Ambassador Meeting

7am Starbucks

21

Government Affairs

7am BBQ

Ship Focus Group

10-11

Fairfield Inn

Distinguished Citizens Award Banquet

5:30pm

22

23

24 25

Merchant Meeting

8-9:30am

Urban Paper

26

Coffee Connection

Oregon Trail Games 7:30 am

27

History & Heritage Group

Original Wasco Co. Court House

10-11am

28

Government Affairs

7am BBQ

Chamber Board Mtg.

29

30

31

Chamber on the Air

8:35 KIHR Mark Bailey

10:10 KODL Al Wynn

The Chamber Connect with

Haystack Broadcasting

7:00am

Y102, 103.1, KLCK 1400

EVERY MONDAY

Events with Randy Haines and Tiffany

93.5fm 7:00am EVERY FRIDAY!

404 West 2nd St. The Dalles, OR 2 541-296-2231

Mission Statement

“To prov ide va lue

to our members through

advocacy and leadersh ip ,

p r o m o t i n g a v i g o r o u s

e c o n o m i c c l i m a t e f o r

b u s i n e s s , c o m m u n i t y,

tour ism, and educat ion .”

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley

107 Russell

Senate Office Building

Washington D.C. 20510

www.merkley.senate.gov

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden

223 Dirksen

Senate Office Building


Phone 202.224.5244

[email protected]

www.wyden.senate.gov

U.S. Representative Greg Walden

1282 Rayburn

House Office Building


Phone 202.225.6730

www.walden.house.gov

Oregon Governor Kate Brown

160 State Capitol

Salem, OR 97301-4047

Phone 503.378.4582

Fax 503.378.6827

www.governor.oregon.gov

Oregon Senator Ted Ferrioli

900 Court St NE S-323

Salem, OR 97301

Phone 503.986.1950

[email protected]

OR Representative Dist. 59 John Huffman

900 Court St NE H-476

Salem, OR 97301

Phone 503.986.1459

[email protected]

Oregon Senator Bill Hansell

900 Court St. NE, S-423

Salem, OR 97301

Phone: 503-986-1729

[email protected]

OR Representative Greg Smith

900 Court St. NE, H-482

Salem, OR 97301

Phone: 503-986-1457

[email protected]

Chamber Staff

Lisa Farquharson President/CEO

E-mail: [email protected]

Tiffany Hardin Marketing & Communications Coordinator

E-mail: [email protected],

Camille Terry Membership & Events Coordinator


Visitor Services


Andy Knight-Gaige Tourism Coordinator


Mary Caldwell Accounting


2016 Board of DirectorsChairman - Nan Wimmers - Columbia Gorge Real Estate,

[email protected] 541.296.5500

Chairman-Elect - Mindy McHale - Hire Electric Inc.

[email protected], 541.296.5574

Vice-Chairman - Carol Friend - Friend & Reagan, PC,


Past Chairman - Charla Fraley - Rivermark Community Credit Union,


Secretary - Addie Case - Cousins' Country Inn,


Treasurer - Fritz Ellett- Ellett’s Green Ridge Tree Farm,


Directors

Kim Johnson/Renken Farms, [email protected], 541.296.3024

Dean Dollarhide/State Farm Insurance, [email protected], 541.298.3276

Dave Adams/ Adams Design Center; [email protected], 541.296.0074

Dan Manciu/Haystack Broadcasting, [email protected], 541.296.9102

Marty Hutchinson/Oregon Cherry Growers, [email protected], 541.288.6752

Tina Springsted/ Columbia Gorge Title, [email protected], 541.370.1293

John Newcomer/Google, [email protected]

Sherry DuFault/ Independent Consultant, [email protected]

Lisa Rundell/ Washington Federal, [email protected], 541.298.5585

Ex Officio Directors

Scott Hege - Wasco County, [email protected], 541.506.2524

David Griffith - Port of The Dalles, [email protected], 541.296.2271

Julie Krueger - City of The Dalles, [email protected], 541.296.5481

How To Contact Your Elected Officials…

DIAMOND INVESTOR

GOOGLE

PLATINUM INVESTORMID COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER

FRED MEYER

GOLD INVESTOR HIRE ELECTRIC

SILVER INVESTORBROWN’S ROOFING

COLUMBIA GORGE COMMUNITY

COLLEGE

COLUMBIA GORGE PREMIUM

OUTLETS

COLUMBIA STATE BANK

DISCOVER RENTALS

FRED MEYER

GREATER OREGON

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

CELILO SURGICAL

SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL

THE SPRINGS AT MILL CREEK

WASHINGTON FEDERAL

Resources

Friday February 19th

9am - 11:30am Location: TBD

$15 per person (registration information coming soon: Facebook Events, Website, Community Calendar)

For more information call The Dalles Chamber at 541-296-2231

Beth Bridges is the Networking Motivator and author of

“Networking on Purpose: A Five-Part Success Plan to Build a

Powerful and Profitable Business Network” which reached #1 in two categories in its first week on Amazon. She is also the Vice

President of Digital Identity for J-I.T. Outsource, a technology

services company. Prior to that, she was the Membership

Director and Chief Networking Officer of the Clovis Chamber of

Commerce for nearly 11 years. During that time, she attended more

than 2,500 networking events. Beth also built and managed the

Chamber’s social media program which was named by OnlineMBAPage.com as one of the Top 100 Social Media Friendly

Chambers of Commerce in the United States. Beth is considered

the leading Chamber Networking Authority in North America

and speaks to Chamber members and execs across the country.

She’s been regularly quoted by bloggers and journalists, including most recently in Self Magazine. She’s been married to JD for 14 years. She’s an avid runner and bicyclist and overcame a 20 year

water-phobia to compete in multiple triathlons.


Chamber Business Statistics November 2015 Chamber Walk-In Count 215 Incoming Phone Calls 304 Facebook Impressions 94,924 Email 427 Tour/ Meeting Packets Ships: 410 Other: 1,000

Local Tourism Counts November 2015 Columbia Gorge Discovery Center 2,107 Maryhill Museum of Art - Old St. Peter’s Landmark 78 Wonderworks Children’s Museum 422 School District Museum (closed for sesason) - The Dalles Wasco Co. Library 966 Sunshine Mill - TD Farmers’ Market (closed for sesason) - Rorick House - Lodging Report 2015 2014 % of Occupancy 48.3% 54.9%

Residential Building Permits 2014 2015

New Construction 3 1 Additions 2 0 Alterations 5 1(County) Construction Value $280,464 $1,014,174 Commerc i a l Bu i l d ing Pe rmi t s New Construction 0 2 Alterations 4 5 Additions 0 2(County)Construction Value $194,090 $710,352 Source: Building Code Service Department

Wasco County Labor Force October 2014 October 2015 Labor Force Status Civilian Labor Force 12,599 12,547 Unemployment Rate Seasonally Adj. 6.7 5.2

Non Farm Payroll EmploymentTotal nonfarm 10,090 10,150 Trade Transportation & Utilities 2,010 1,970Leisure and Hospitality 1,210 1,330

GovernmentFederal Government 280 290 State Government 370 350Local Government 1,570 1,550 Source: Oregon Employment Department

Economic Impacts

Chamber of Commerce Visitors

November

States: Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Florida, Minnesota, Colorado, Missouri

Countries:

France

Website Statistics

November Total Page Views 11,897

Most Viewed Pages

Events, Event Calendar, Attractions

David S. Perry, DDS, PCGeneral Dentist Four C’s Catering

C.H. Urness Motor Co.

GENE PARKER VAL BATZ-HIVELY


Would you like to schedule a

ribbon cutting ceremony for

your business? Contact the Chamber to schedule.

541-296-2231 or

[email protected]

Ribbon Cuings

he Dalles Wasco County Public LibraryGroundbreaking Ceremony for the new

Children’s Wing!

Welcome to The Chamber

January 6th 5:15Revell Coy Insurance

706 E 3rd St541-296-1144

January 7th 5:00pm he Dalles Main Street Organization710 E 2nd St, he Dalles, OR 97058

541-370-3966

January 9th 5:00pmFreebridge Brewery

710 E 2nd St. he Dalles

January 16th 11:00amOregon Trail Games

421 E 2nd St. he Dalles

108 years is a long time to wait. Steve and Laurie Light couldn’t have agreed more. It’s been more than two years since the Freebridge Brewing dream

began. Fanatic “home-brewers” with a strong sense of community were the building blocks of he Dalles irst brewery in 108 years. he brewing team is lead buy Mike Boler, he Dalles resident and long time industry pro. Steve and Laurie Light will manage day-to-day operations both on the brewery loor as well as the historic tasting room. Historic tasting room? Yes, we’ve located this entire operation under the roof of one of the most unique venues in the Columbia Gorge…he Mint. Aside from an outstanding location, he Freebridge Brewing crew will be providing excellent brew, outstanding food, and exemplary customer

service. We can’t wait to see you!

Introducing


I am excited and honored to be serving as the 2016 Chair of The Dalles Area Chamber Board.2015 was an adventurous and colorful year. I’ll take this

opportunity to highlight some of the key achievements and milestones that we reached together:Shop Local & Win Campaign ,Farm to Fork Event, Partnered with SBDC for Foundation for Success classes, Cherry Festival downtown (3 day event, added carnival), Charm Trail (up to 54 businesses), Updated visitthedalles.com website, Hospitality University, Color Dash (1000 participants), Hosted five FAM Tours and had media coverage in over 20 articles, Digitized newsletter, Attended Sportsmen Show ( connected with 2,000+ people), Upgraded City Map for new look with downtown focus on the back, implemented

Tiered Dues for Membership Levels, Hosted “Let’s Put The Dalles on the Map”, and Google brought GoogleFest to The DallesWhile we’ve made progress, we’re going to push forward this year to build on the success of 2015. Analysis needs to become decisions, and decisions need to become actions. Success doesn’t happen overnight. We have to work together to make The Dalles a better place to live and do business. Ask yourselves what you can do to support The Dalles economy? It’s our mutual responsibility to help direct the future that we will all share.I wish you all a very happy & profitable new year 2016.

A

A Word From The Board

Nan Wimmers

NORTHWEST CHERRY FESTIVAL – VENDOR APPLICATION The Dalles, Oregon April 22th, 23th, 24th, 2016 Vendor Requirements:

1. Vendors are on a first come first serve basis, multiplies will be avoided.

Applications need to be in no later than Wednesday, March 23, 2016.

2. You must send photos of your booth along with a thorough description of

your items for sale.

3. Size of your booth/trailer is necessary on the application. Also if you have an opening on your

booth or trailer that opens in a certain location.

4. Vendor Area will be open on Thursday, April 21rd at 5pm, to begin setting up, if needed. If you are

not able to participate in the Festival until Saturday, you must be set up by 9am on Saturday, April

23th.

5. Water is available, but no hook ups are allowed for individual. ‘We must share the water faucets”. 6. There is a $15. Fee/space needed for electrical hook-up, specify 15 or 30 amp (4 circuits only).

Vendors must provide their own heavy-duty extension cords (along with safety mats to walk over in

pedestrian paths if necessary.

7. Vendors must work together in unity throughout the festival – if not, you may be asked to leave.

8. No dogs or animals are allowed to roam free on festival grounds.

9. Booths must remain open during the festival hours, which are:

o Friday, April 22th set up by noon, 2pm – 9pm (non-food vendors may close by 7pm)

o Saturday, April 23th set up by 9am, (Parade at 10am)11am – 9pm

(non-food vendors may close by 7pm)

o Sunday, April 24th, 10am – 2pm

10. Vehicles must be parked away from the Festival Areas. Remember, the further away you park, the

closer a prospective buyer can park!

11. Vendors are responsible for the daily clean-up of their booth space.

12. Booths must be removed from grounds by 8pm, Sunday, April 24 (unless pre-arranged). You are

responsible for leaving the vendor area in the condition that it was originally received, i.e. removal

of all debris such as boxes and trash. Trash to be disposed of in Festival Dumpsters only. Use local

business dumpsters is prohibited!

13. Food vendors must have a copy of their food license or permit on hand.

14. The Chamber has an overnight informational packet if you request one or see

www.thedalleschamber.com for overnight lodging information.

15. Verify that all items in booth are appropriate for all age groups, including the very young. This is a

Family event. The festival committee reserves the right to disallow the sale of all inappropriate

Items. 16. Each applicant (if selected) will receive a confirmation letter and a map and direction mailed out

prior to the event. (Postings of the vendor area map will also be posted at The Chamber.

17. This event occurs rain or shine! Be prepared for wind, rain and/or heat, cold.

18. All vendor fees are non-refundable. (unless special consideration)

19. Vendor Registration Forms must be received no later than Tuesday, March 22, 2016.

LIABILITY:

Although we take all precautions possible to protect and safeguard the exhibits, we cannot be responsible

for loss, damage, or theft. Security will be provided Friday and Saturday night from 9pm-6am. Vendor

agrees to hold harmless actions to the City of The Dalles, Oregon and The Dalles Area Chamber of

Commerce. Together with their officers, elected officials and employees, from any liability, damages or

bodily injury, which may arise from all causes of any kind related too vendor’s use of any city or port property in connection with the North West Cherry Festival events to be held on April 22th, 23th, 24th, 2016.

Contact: The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, Camille Terry, Membership & Events Coordinator, 404 W.

2nd Street, The Dalles, OR 97058, 541.296.2231,e-mail: [email protected] /

www.thedalleschamber.com

http://www.thedalleschamber.com/

mailto:[email protected]%20/



Networking & Events

Happy New Year

Fun

Prizes

Networking

Due to weather concerns our December Business After Hours with Sunshine Mill and

Freebridge Brewing had to be rescheduled. Stay tuned for a new date.

Food

Home of the Northwest Cherry Festival

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, 404 W. 2nd Street, The Dalles, OR 97058 541.296.2231 email:[email protected] www.thedalleschamber.com

NORTHWEST CHERRY FESTIVAL 2015 (April 22th, 23th, 24th, 2016)

1. Vendors are on a first come first serve basis, multiplies will be avoided. Applications need to be in no

later than Wednesday, March 23, 2016. If you are not selected, we will return your fees.

Vendor Name:________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name:_______________________________________________________________________

Phone/Cell:______________________Email_______________________________________________

Web Site:______________________________________

Address:___________________________________City____________State:_____Zip______________

DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS TO BE SOLD/DISPLAYED and PHOTOS (attach additional paper if needed for description):

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

TENT or TRAILER? ___________-if using a TRAILER, the opening is located on:_______________(front/back/side (left/right))

FEE SCHEDULE:

Size of booth space required (all spaces are 10x10): ________ how many spaces needed? ______ Member (TDACC/Members of other Chambers)

Non-Food (NF) $ 50.______________x space quantity______= ___________

Food (F) $150._____________ x space quantity______= ___________

Art & Crafters (AC) $ 45._____________ x space quantity______= ___________

Informative/Civic/Political (I) $ 30._____________ x space quantity______= ___________

Non-Profit Food/Drink (F) $100._____________ x space quantity______= ___________

Non-Profit Non-Food (NF) $ 45. _____________ x space quantity______= ___________

Non-Profit Informative (I) $ 35._____________ x space quantity______= ___________ Non-Member

Non-Food(NF) $100._____________ x space quantity______= ___________

Food (F) $200._____________ x space quantity______= ___________

Art & Crafters (AC) $ 60.______________ x space quantity______= ___________

Informative/Civic/Political (I) $ 45.______________ x space quantity______= ___________

Non-Profit Food/Drink (F) $120._____________ x space quantity______= ___________

Non-Profit Non-Food (NF) $ 55.______________ x space quantity______= ___________

Non-Profit Informative (I) $ 40.______________ x space quantity______= ___________

TOTAL: $______________ DO YOU REQUIRE ELECTRICITY? ____NO /___YES - if yes, + $15.00___ x space quantity______= ___________

_____15 amp (4 circuits only) ______30amp (4 circuits only)

GRAND TOTAL $______________

Amount of check(preferred)/visa/mc enclosed: $_____________ Check#_________ (Payable to The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce (TDACC))

Visa/MC:__________________________________________________________Exp. Date:____________CCV:_________

Signed:______________________________________________________Date:____________________________________

Category:_________

Electricity:________

Booth#


mailto:[email protected]



Chamber Shout-Outs

On December 6th Keller’s Brew Supply celebrated 4 years of business in he Dalles! hank you to Rick and Charla for your dedication and support!

he Next Door is honoring photographer Ray Perkins as their Dana Lance Volunteer of the Year 2015.Perkins is a familiar sight at nonproit events in the Columbia Gorge, photographing any nonproit event at no cost to the organization. When asked what motivates him, Perkins said, “Photography lets me use my technical skills and blend my artistic side into something that can touch someone like nothing else. A great photograph can invoke a wide range of emotions. I love when people get lost in one of my photographs.”

Every year he Dalles Lions Club and he Dalles Kiwanis Club volunteer their time to ring bells for the Salvation Army in a competition of sorts. his year the two groups together were able to raise $6,000.00. hank you for your continued support and involvement in the betterment of our community.

he Next Door is honoring Jeannette Kret-Logsdon as their 2015 Bonnie Benton Philanthropist of the Year. Kret-Logsdon, owner of Wyeast Laboratories in Odell, has been a long time supporter of he Next Door. Last

December, she ofered a very generous Matching Git, doubling up to $100,000 of other donors’ gits.

Janet Hamada, Executive Director of he Next Door, presented the award at a surprise party at the Crag Rat Hut. She stated, “Jeannette is the kind of philanthropist I really admire. She supports causes she feels passionate about, and she makes sure that they are doing efective work that makes a signiicant and lasting diference in peoples’ lives.” Hamada added, “We are humbled by Jeannette’s generosity, and honored to recognize her as he Next Door’s 2015 Bonnie Benton Philanthropist of the Year.”

hank you to he Dalles Main

Street for an awesome Santa in the Downtown 2015

he Dalles Main Street’s “Santa in the Downtown” event was simply wonderful! Hundreds of kids and parents were able to have their picture with Santa, taste delicious baked goods, crat their own ornaments to take home, as well as enjoy a somewhat chilly sleigh ride through the downtown. A tremendous thank you to our sponsor A Kidz Dental Zone as well as the many Main Street volunteers and partnering groups such as the Kiwanis Club, Key Club, Wasco County Library, Griith Motors, Downey Furniture, Wonderworks, and more, oh! and of course Mr and Mrs. Claus!!

Entry number:

_________________________

Are you with a Horse group?

________________________

Read Attached Hold Harmless Agreement, Parade Rules & Regulations. (must be completed to authorize Parade participation).

[ ] I HAVE READ, SIGNED AND UNDERSTAND THE HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT, ALL PARADE RULES AND REGULATIONS AND WILL ABIDE ACCORDINGLY.

Today’s Date:_________________________

Signature:___________________________________________________________________________

Printed Name:_______________________________________________________________________

[ ] Attached Proof of Insurance.

1/2016 updated

GROUP:_____________________________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON(s): ________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

PHONE: _______________________________________CELL:_________________________________________________

EMAIL: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

DESCRIPTION OF ENTRY FOR ANNOUNCER (3-4 SHORT SENTENCES) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

LENGTH OF ENTRY (IN FEET): ____________how many vehicles?___________If you are entering a float measure the

length from the front pickup bumper to the back of the trailer. If your entry includes several vehicles and you intend to

parade in single file what is the length of the total entry?

*ALL LAST MINUTE ADD-ONS in the Parade will be asked to join in at the BACK—

we will not be adjusting numbers. WILL THERE BE ANY LOUD NOISES OR MUSIC FROM YOUR ENTRY THAT MAY ALARM HORSES? IF YES, PLEASE DESCRIBE: DAY OF PARADE: Judging will take place at your location spot….. 7:30am CHECK-IN BEGINS: Must go to Check-in on 8th and Cherry Hts. Rd (behind Goodwill) 8:30am JUDGING begins for those that want to be judged at your location spot. 10am Parade Begin Route: Begins at West 6th & Webber. East on 6th, which becomes West 3rd Through downtown, left on Madison, left on West 2nd Street, Parade ends at The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce. Check in with the Parade (see attached map)

Mail or Drop off Completed Form and Fee to:

Make checks payable to The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, Visa/MasterCard accepted.

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, 404 West 2nd Street, The Dalles, OR 97058, 541.296.2231

email: [email protected] www.thedalleschamber.com

Questions? Please email: [email protected] or call 541-296-2231. www.thedalleschamber.com

Judged? (circle) YES / NO

___CIVIC ____Float?

___COMMERCIAL ___Float?

___COMMUNITY ___Float?

(schools/children/family) ___BAND

____FLOAT (any group that has a float will be judged as a float.)

37th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival PARADE ENTRY APPLICATION

April 23, 2016 at 10am Application Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2016, 5:00PM

NON - HORSE ENTRY APPLICATION Non-Commercial/Non-Profit $20.00, Commercial $40.00

Questions? Email: [email protected] or call 541.296.2231


Introducing Our 2016

Charla Fraley, Outgoing Chairman

Rivermark Community Credit Union [email protected]

503.906.9781

Addie Case, Secretary

Cousins’ Country [email protected]

541.298.5161

Carol Friend, Vice - Chairman

Friend & Reagan, [email protected]

541.296.2000

Nan Wimmers, Chairman

Columbia Gorge Real [email protected]

541.296.5500

Fritz Ellett - Treasurer

Ellet’s Green Ridge Tree [email protected]

541.506.6124

Mindy McHale - Incoming Chair

Hire Electric [email protected]

541.296.5574

2015 has flown by so quickly that we still can’t believe that 2016 is here!

This year has had so many positive changes, energy, and collaboration is the new community word this year. With a new year means that we have some of our Board of Directors who have finished their term and new ones coming on! We are so thankful for our amazing star volunteers we call our Board of Directors for the chamber. They serve for a minimum of 3 years and faithfully volunteer all year long. We want to say a special Thank You to our outgoing board: Jason Corey of Dick, Dick & Corey, LLP, and Bev Eagy. Both of you are appreciated so much for your ideas, energy,

support, laughter, and your giving hearts. We couldn’t have been who we are without each one of you. Thank You!!! We are welcoming 2 new faces to our Board of Directors this year. We are excited to see what 2016 has in store and we are ready to take our Chamber to another level of excellence for our community! January will begin this new adventure for Sherry DuFault and Lisa Rundell. We are excited to see what the chamber can do for The Dalles and the surrounding communities as a Chamber that truly Means Business for all of our businesses and organizations. We can’t wait to see what lies ahead, hope you will come and join us for the excitement and the movement of forward thinking and collaboration taking place in The Dalles!

The Dalles Area

Chamber of Commerce


Board of Directors

Lisa Rundell

Washington [email protected]

Kim Johnson Renken Farms

[email protected]

541.296.3024

Dean Dollarhide

State Farm Insurance [email protected]

541.298.3276

Dave Adams

Adams Design [email protected]

541.296.0074

Dan Manciu

Haystack [email protected] 541.296.9102

Marty Hutchinson

Oregon Cherry [email protected]

541.288.6752

Sherry DuFault

Independent [email protected]

541-980-6307

Tina Springsted

Columbia Gorge [email protected]

John Newcomer Google [email protected]

Scott Hege - Ex OfficioWasco County [email protected]

541.506.2524

David Griffith - Ex OfficioPort of The Dalles [email protected]

541.296.2271

Juliue Krueger- Ex OfficioCity of The Dalles

[email protected]

541.296.5481


Business of The Month

BusinessMonth

of theBusinessMonth

he Small Business of the Month Program is designed to recognize the dedication, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit displayed by Small Businesses within he Dalles. he goal of the monthly award is to highlight a small business and give them extra marketing exposure to aid in growing their business. Do you know of a small business that is deserving of recognition, or would you like your business to become one of the most talked about businesses around? Become the Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Month!

Nomination forms for the next business of the month can be found on our website. Winners will be selected by our YoPros Committee and will receive acknowledgment in our monthly newsletter as well as their logo featured on our website.

As we searched for a local company to honor for the irst month in 2016, we came across one business that has been recognized by multiple people within the community for going above and beyond the call of duty for those in need.We were amazed at the generosity of this company and have been on the receiving end of it as well. Every year we are blessed to have our community Christmas tree and Chamber building decorated out of the kindness of their heart.

Luciano Tree Service, we thank you for your continued support of the community and outstanding humanitarian work that goes on behind the scenes. You guys are an amazing asset to have in our community!


301 Cherry Heights Rd.

The Dalles, OR 97058

(541) 296-1101

1-800-548-5487

2025 Cascade Ave., Ste. 101

Hood River, OR 97031

(541) 386-1100 • (541) 386-2402

1-877-386-2402

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Cherry FesivalTHE DALLES’ 37TH ANNUAL NORTHWEST CHERRY FESTIVAL IS SET FOR APRIL 22-24

(he Dalles, Oregon) - he 37th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival is a longtime favorite among locals and visitors alike, the festival is set in the spectacular Columbia River Gorge and showcases he Dalles’ deep agricultural heritage. his year’s theme – “Highway to Cherry Town!” – is a nod to the centennial celebration of our Historic Highway 30.

Again this year the Northwest Cherry Festival action will take place on First Street between Court and Laughlin, Downtown he Dalles. his location allows us to combine forces with local organizations for the largest Cherry Festival in recent history. We hope you will join us in celebrating the bloom of the cherry trees in Sunsational he Dalles.

“THE DALLES CHAMBER IN PARTNER WITH HOOD RIVER COUNTY CHAMBER PRESENT BETH BRIDGES - “NETWORKING STRATEGY

BOOT CAMP”

(THE DALLES) – he Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with Hood River County Chamber of Commerce to bring you “Networking Strategy Boot Camp” Presented by Beth Bridges, he Networking Motivator, a veteran of over 2,500 networking events. Dig deep into a powerful networking success plan. Learn dozens of strategies for building a proitable business network. And, get a bonus - insight into overcoming any networking fears.

Friday February 19th 9am - 11:30am$15 per person (registration information coming soon visit our event page on Facebook.)Location TBD

Beth Bridges is the Networking Motivator and author of “Networking on Purpose: A Five-Part Success Plan to Build a Powerful and Proitable Business Network” which reached #1 in two categories in its irst week on Amazon. She is also the Vice President of Digital Identity for J-I.T. Outsource, a technology services company. Prior to that, she was the Membership Director and Chief Networking Oicer of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce for nearly 11 years. During that time, she attended more than 2,500 networking events. Beth also built and managed the Chamber’s social media program which was named by OnlineMBAPage.com as one of the Top 100 Social Media Friendly Chambers of Commerce in the United States. Beth is considered the leading Chamber Networking Authority in North America and speaks to Chamber members and execs across the country. She’s been regularly quoted by bloggers and journalists, including most recently in Self Magazine. She’s been married to JD for 14 years. She’s an avid runner and bicyclist and overcame a 20 year water-phobia to compete in multiple triathlons.

Beth Bridges

404 West 2nd Street • The Dalles, OR 97058

Affiliated with:• Associated Oregon Industries

• Oregon State Chamber of Commerce

• Oregon Festivals and Events Association

• Travel Oregon

• Columbia Gorge Visitors Association

• Oregon Tour & Travel Alliance

• Columbia Gorge Arts & Culture Alliance

• US Chamber of Commerce

•Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives

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