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March 2017Inside This Issue
Resources 2
Economic Impact 3
New Members / Welcomes 4
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings 4
Chamber News 4
A Word From the Board 5
Networking & Events 6
Chamber Shout Outs 7
Outdoor Recreation Update 9
Business of the Month 10
Cherry Idol 11
Cherry Blossom Day at the Capitol invites our own Northwest Cherry Festival to Participate!
SALEM, Ore.-Senate Republican Leader Ted Ferrioli of John Day, today invited members of the Legislature and all Oregonians to the 38th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival. The invitation comes on the heels of the passage of Senate Bill 146 which “designates the third Saturday in March of each year as Cherry Blossom Day in Oregon” Cherry Blossom Day is a tribute to the importance of the cherry industry in Oregon, to the cherry trees in bloom at the Capitol Mall, and to the influence of the Japaneese culture in Oregon. Stacy Nalley, Public Outreach Coordinator for the Oregon State Capitol said, “On Saturday, March 18th we will be hosting our 3rd annual Cherry Blossom Day. This celebration is in honor of the cherry industry and its importance to the state of Oregon, to the flowering Akebono cherry trees on the Capitol Mall, and it also celebrates the influence and importance of the Japanese culture in Oregon.” She has invited local diplomats from The Dalles to represent Northwest Cherry Festival during the celebration at the Capitol. Ferrioli said, “The 38th Northwest Cherry Festival is one of Oregon’s great community celebrations. It features the crowning of King Bing, Queen Anne and Royal Anne and Andy, a grand parade, live music, cruise-in and activities for the whole family. This year the Northwest Cherry Festival will take place from April 21st to 23rd in the Dalles, under clear and sunny skies. Senate Bill 146 is a great opportunity to cross-publicize Salem’s beautiful ornamental cherries and the Northwest Cherry Festival.” For more information on the event, check out the Oregon State website www.oregoncapitol.com or the Capitol Cherry Blossom Facebook event page. For more information on the 38th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival, visit www.thedalleschamber.com/northwest-cherry-festival/.
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Mission Statement“To provide value to our
members through advocacy and leadership, promoting a
vigorous economic climate for business, community, tourism,
and education.”
How To Contact Your Elected Officials…
Chamber StaffLisa Farquharson President/CEO E-mail: [email protected] Membership Specialist E-mail: [email protected] Tourism Promotion E-mail: [email protected] Terry Director of Events and Communication E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Boone Coy Visitor Services/Office Manager E-mail: [email protected] Caldwell Accounting E-mail: [email protected]
2017 Board of DirectorsChair: Mindy McHale, Hire Electric Inc., [email protected] / 541.296.5574 Chair-Elect: Lisa Rundell, Washington Federal, [email protected] / 541.298.5585 Vice-Chair: Carol Friend,Friend & Reagan, PC, [email protected] / 541.296.2000Past Chair: Nan Wimmers, Columbia Gorge Real Estate, [email protected] / 541.296.5500Secretary: Addie Case, Cousins’ Country Inn, [email protected] / 541.298.5161Treasurer: Fritz Ellett- Ellett’s Green Ridge Tree Farm, [email protected] / 541.296.3036
DirectorsKim Johnson, Renken Farms; [email protected]; 541.296.3024Dave Adams, Adams Design Center; [email protected]; 541.296.0074 Marty Hutchinson, Oregon Cherry Growers; [email protected]; 541.288.6752Tina Kipper, Tum A Lum Lumber: [email protected] DuFault, Independent Consultant; [email protected] Red Cloud, Pure Yoga LLC.; [email protected]; 541.993.3997Bill Timinsky, BBSI; [email protected]; 541.296.4455Rick Leibowitz, SBDC; [email protected]; 541.506.6121Andrew Myers, Peachey & Myers; [email protected]; 541.296.6375
Ex Officio DirectorsScott Hege,Wasco County; [email protected]; 541.506.2524David Griffith, Port of The Dalles; [email protected]; 541.296.2271Julie Krueger, City of The Dalles; [email protected]; 541.296.5481
Resources
DIAMOND INVESTORGOOGLE
PLATINUM INVESTORMID COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER
GOLD INVESTOR HIRE ELECTRIC
SILVER INVESTORBROWN ROOFING
CITY OF THE DALLESCOLUMBIA GORGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLUMBIA STATE BANK DISCOVER RENTALS
FRED MEYERFREEBRIDGE BREWING
GREATER OREGON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INSITU
KARGL, ELWOOD & GEIGER, INC.LILO’S HAWAIIAN BBQONEMAIN FINANCIAL
RIVERMARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNIONUNION PACIFIC
THE SPRINGS AT MILL CREEKTHE DALLES FITNESS AND COURT CLUB
WASHINGTON FEDERAL
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley107 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington D.C. 20510www.merkley.senate.gov
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden223 DirksenSenate Office BuildingWashington D.C. 20510Phone [email protected]
U.S. Representative Greg Walden1282 RayburnHouse Office BuildingWashington D.C. 20515Phone 202.225.6730www.walden.house.gov
Oregon Governor Kate Brown160 State CapitolSalem, OR 97301-4047Phone 503.378.4582Fax 503.378.6827www.governor.oregon.gov
Oregon Senator Ted Ferrioli900 Court St NE S-323Salem, OR 97301Phone [email protected]
OR Representative Dist. 59 John Huffman900 Court St NE H-476Salem, OR 97301Phone [email protected]
Oregon Senator Bill Hansell900 Court St. NE, S-423Salem, OR 97301Phone: [email protected]
OR Representative Greg Smith900 Court St. NE, H-482Salem, OR 97301Phone: 503.986.1457 [email protected]
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Chamber Business Statistics January 2017Chamber Walk-In Count 206 Incoming Phone Calls 288Facebook Impressions 66,339Email 317 Relocation Packets 1
Local Tourism Counts January 2017 Columbia Gorge Discovery Center 282Maryhill Museum of Art (closed for season)Old St. Peter’s Landmark 62Wonderworks Children’s Museum 596 School District Museum (closed for sesason)
The Dalles Wasco Co. Library 8,232 TD Farmers’ Market (closed for sesason)Rorick House (closed for sesason) Lodging Report 2017 2016 % of Occupancy 44.7% 47.1% United States 54.1% 53.8%
Residential Building Permits 2016 2017 New Construction 1 6 Additions 3 1 Alterations 1 4(County) Construction Value $2,709,557 $1,606,188
Commercial Building Permits___ 2016____ _ 2017 New Construction 11 0 Alterations 6 4 Additions 0 0(County)Construction Value $958,303 $466,760Source: Building Code Service Department
Wasco County Labor Force December 2015 December 2016 Labor Force Status Civilian Labor Force 12,284 12,923 Unemployment Rate Seasonally Adj. 5.2 4.5 Non Farm Payroll EmploymentTotal Nonfarm 10,060 10,490Trade Transportation & Utilities 2,060 2,200Leisure and Hospitality 1,170 1,240 GovernmentFederal Government 290 290 State Government 360 340Local Government 1,530 1,570 Source: Oregon Employment Department
Economic Impacts
Chamber of Commerce Visitors January
States: Georgia, Wisconsin, and Oregon
Countries: CanadaWebsite Statistics
November Total Page Views 15,909Most Viewed Pages Events, Event Calendar, Northwest Cherry Festival
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Would you like to schedule a ribbon cutting ceremony for your business?
Contact the Chamber to schedule. 541-296-2231 or
Ribbon CuttingsWelcome to The Chamber
March 2, 2017 - 11:15pmSPR Bycicle Shop
408 Washington St., The Dalles
March 8, 2017 - 5:15pmImmense Imagery, LLC401 W. Fourth St., The Dalles
Welcome to The Chamber!
Chamber News
Kargl, Elwood & Geiger, Inc.212 East Fourth StreetThe Dalles, OR 97058
541-296-2127
Good Medicine Coffee Company405 Wesy Second St.
The Dalles, OR 97058(541) 788-4909
Jans Backflow Testing4025 Summit Drive
Hood River, OR 97031541-354-2848
LRS Architects, Inc.720 NW Davis St. Suite 300
Portland, OR 97209503-221-1121
With a 2017 underway, the Chamber has been involved in a bit of re-structuring of some of our positions in order to more effectively fulfill our mission and better serve our members and community. Accordingly, we are proud to announce that Camille Terry is now our new Director of Events and Communications. She will represent The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce at the Oregon Festival and Events Association (OFEA) convention being held March 6th – 8th in Seaside, Oregon, to bring top notch resources for making our events the best they can be. Congratulations and thank you, Camille, for the outstanding work you do for the Chamber and our community! We are pleased to welcome Trella Boone Coy as the new Office Manager and Visitor Services for our team. We are also currently in the process of hiring a full time Membership Specialist who will work directly with our current members and their needs, as well as the recruitment of new members.
We are fully engaged in planning for our up-coming 38th annual Cherry Festival and excited about the year ahead. We truly consider it a privilege to serve such a great community!
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A Word From The Board
301 Cherry Heights Rd.The Dalles, OR 97058(541) 296-11011-800-548-5487
2025 Cascade Ave., Ste. 101Hood River, OR 97031
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...bringing service into focusCASCADE EYE CENTER
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It is looking like spring!A new season is just about upon us. Spring makes me think of a fresh start. The sunshine gives me a sense of renewed energy.I am excited to announce that the Chamber building façade improvement has been approved by the urban renewal board. You will see a new face on the Chamber soon!Since last month’s newsletter, The Dalles has been considered one of the 25 best places to visit in Oregon by VacationIdea. We have also been on TV twice this year. Once on Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmerman and on Frontier Unlimited with Gary Lewis. The Dalles will also be on My Classic Car later this year. I am also excited to share that Senate Bill 146 “designates the third Saturday in March of each year as Cherry Blossom Day.” Ore. Senate Republican Leader Ted Ferrioli, of John Day has invited members of the Legislature and all Oregonians to the 38th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival.In the February newsletter, I told you about the book, The Energy Bus, by Jon Gordon. This month I would like to share with you the book, Essentialism, by Greg McKeown.“Essentialism is more than a time-management strategy or a productivity technique. It is a systematic discipline for discerning what is absolutely essential, then eliminating everything that is not, so we can make the highest possible contribution toward the things that really matter.”“Essentialism isn’t about getting more done in less time. It’s about getting only the right things done”“Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin? Do you simultaneously feel overworked and underutilized? Are you often busy but not productive? Do you feel like your time is constantly being hijacked by other people’s agendas?”“If you answered yes to any of these, the way out is the Way of the Essentialist.”I found this book very enlightening and would suggest that everyone read it.
Have a fabulous month!Cheers, Mindy
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March 16, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm
March 3rd, 7:00 amCousins Country Inn
Dawn RasmussenRecruiting the Right Hire: Building your Dream Team
Fun
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Thank you to The Dalles Fitness and Court Club for a fun Business After Hours!
FoodTown Hall at The Dalles High School
Saturday, March 4th, 2017 Noon
TRADITION OFCOMPASSIONPhilanthropy Awards 2017
JOIN US TO SEE WHO TAKES HOME THE AWARDSMarch 9, 2017 5:30 PMWater’s Edge Health & Wellness Center551 Lone Pine Blvd. The Dalles, Oregon
Get tickets online www.mcmc.net/mchf or call 541-296-7275
NOMINEES for OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER
Tickets$15 each
NOMINEES for OUTSTANDING COMMUNITYSERVICE ORGANIZATION
NOMINEES for OUTSTANDINGPHILANTHROPIC CORPORATION
NOMINEES for OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIST
Award sponsored by CenterPointe Community Bank
Award sponsored by Griffith Motors
Award sponsored by Columbia State Bank
Award sponsored by The Dalles Grocery Outlet
T h e D a l l e sBACKPACKPROGRAM
Presenting Sponsor
Janeal Booren Terry Chance Larry Clark Les Cochenour Greg Cummings Mary Davis
Connie Glesener Suzanne Krieg Sherry Munro Nathan Nanez Swede Pearson
James Thomas & Family Dr. Keith & Susan Stelzer Dr. Wallace Wolf
LEGACY AWARD HONOREESTradition of Compassion Legacy Awards allow the Board of Directors of the Mid-Columbia Health Foundation the privilege of honoring those who spent a lifetime supporting the community. Join us as we honor the following:
Edwina BaileyFrank Benson
Clarence ‘Chris’ Brace
Annabelle BrownMarilyn EricksonJulio Hernandez
James Lauterbach
Shari MarrazzoPatsy Trevis
Dr. Dean Wilcox
Past Award RecipientsOutstanding Volunteers
Dewanda ClarkKlea Espy
Elt FadnessSydney HegeKarla Holland
Jo KeregeMaryls Krein
Harriet LangfeldtCorliss Marsh
Hannah MartinsonWalt Notter
Nolan RandallCarol RoderickTom Somerville
Ben VawterAndy WesthaferMarilyn Wong
Outstanding CommunityService Organizations
Community MealKey Club & Builder’s Club
Kiwanis ClubMeals on Wheels
Mid-Columbia Community Action CouncilMoose Lodge & Women of the Moose
Salvation ArmySt. Vincent de Paul
The Dalles Lions ClubYouthThink
Outstanding Philanthropic CorporationColumbia Cinemas
Columbia River BankCousins
Crestline ConstructionDiscover Rentals
Fred MeyerGriffith Motors
Hattenhauer Transportation Inc.Hire Electric
Papa Murphy’s PizzaSpooky’s Pizza & Sandwiches
The Dalles Grocery OutletWindermere Real Estate
Outstanding PhilanthropistsRandy & Lori CarterGarry & Janna Hage
Philip KlindtMark LinebargerDennis MorganDavid Neitling
Gene & Dixie ParkerGary & Christine Rood
Robert SchultensLana Tepfer
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Chamber Shout-OutsAmanda Hoey, Executive Director of the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District and a Wasco County resident, has been selected to be part of a prestigious program designed to “strengthen trans-Atlantic cooperation on regional,
Congratulations to Corin Parker!Excellence in Elementary Music Education
Teacher of the Year AwardCorin Parker, was selected by the Oregon Music Education Association, to receive the Excellence in Elementary Music Education Teacher of the Year Award for 2017. The Excellence in Elementary Music Education Award recognizes commitment to elementary music education and remarkable achievement in focusing on teaching children through music. Corin has participated in research projects to improve music education and has written grants to provide technology resources and software to Chenowith Elementary School that allows students to see how they can create, play and use music in their lives beyond the traditional curriculum.
national, and global challenges and opportunities in the spirit of the Marshall Plan.” Hoey is one of just more than two dozen “Marshall Memorial Fellows” from around the United States who have been selected for the high profile role. Hoey will soon be meeting with leaders from several European nations during a visit that will stretch over several weeks.
Update from Representative John Huffman“Unbelievably, it is one month down and a little over four to go in the 2017 Oregon Legislative Session. I have had numerous hearings and even a couple of work sessions on my bills. On the House floor this Thursday will be a trio of bills honoring Medal of Honor recipients, and specifically, Bob Maxwell of Bend. Bob is a friend, and he is the oldest living Medal of Honor recipient at 96 years of age. He will be honored Thursday as we pass the House Concurrent Resolutions that are done in his honor and the honor of many other Oregon heroes.I have several bills from my legislative work group on trafficking that continue to make it more difficult and costly for people to abuse children by trafficking them in the sex trade. Of course, there is no shortage of bills that aim to tinker with your business model and take any remaining profit you may have managed to make. I hate sounding partisan, but every one of the anti-business bills are sponsored by people that have never owned or run a business, tried to make a profit or made a payroll. One challenging bill that will have a hearing this week is the “Predictive Scheduling” bill. This bill requires employee schedules to be posted some two weeks in advance, and It also provides a penalty payment to the employee if the schedule is changed. Another bill suggests that non-profits need to pay, or pay more in property taxes. Never mind the purpose of non-profit and charitable services and why they are structured the way they are.”
Fighting the good fight for you in Salem,State Representative John Huffman
KGW Great Food Drive March 1-31Sponsors: Tillamook, Rivermark Community Credit Union, andLocal Toyota Dealer Griffith Motors Beneficiary: Oregon Food BankRivermark Community Credit Union will be taking food donations at their location in The Dalles. Griffith Motors, customers can donate 10 or more cans of food at any local Toyota dealer, and receive $10 off parts or service visit. Customers may also opt to make a cash donation online at KGWGreatFoodDrive.com and then show confirmation of their donation to a service advisor to receive the discount. All food and funds will benefit food assistance organizations in The Gorge.
Congratulations to Manuela Garcia-Flores and the North Wasco County Youth Transition Program!
Awarded the 2017 Outstanding Student of the Year Award due to her extraordinary efforts and self-advocacy skills in becoming a successful community member, Manuela was recently honored at the Oregon Statewide Youth Transition Conference on Thursday, February 16th at the Marriott Waterfront in Portland, Oregon.
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Chamber Shout Outs
Wasco County’s Dean McAllister Earns County Farm Bureau Service Award Dean McAllister, a wine-grape and cherry grower and member of Wasco County Farm Bureau, was honored with a County Farm Bureau Service Award during the84th Oregon Farm Bureau (OFB) Annual Meeting in Salem.The County Farm Bureau Service Award is for Farm Bureau members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, exceptional work, and unparalleled dedication to Farm Bureau. “Dean McAllister s a leader who has served with distinction and effectiveness at both the county and state Farm Bureau level,” said OFB President Barry Bushue.From coordinating a grassroots effort in response to a large land acquisition by the state in the Columbia Gorge that did not involve local landowner input, to actively campaigning against Measure 97 last year, McAllister is a leader who gets things done and makes a difference for fellow farm and ranch families.“Dean’s effectiveness, thoughtfulness, and tireless efforts have benefited Wasco County Farm Bureau, Oregon Farm Bureau, and thereby Oregon agriculture as a whole,” said Bushue. “We are grateful for his service.”
Columbia Basin Care earns Customer Experience Award
Columbia Basin Care has earned the 2017 Pinnacle Customer Experience Award, achieving a Best in Class distinction.Serving the community for over 50 years, Columbia Basin Care places strong emphasis on meeting the needs of every resident. In achieving the Pinnacle Customer Experience Award, Columbia Basin Care has met the rigorous demand of scoring in the top 15 percent of the nation across a 12-month average. The Customer Service Award is awarded to care providers who have achieved best-in-class customer satisfaction standards.This award is granted by Pinnacle Quality Insight, a national customer satisfaction firm that regularly conducts interviews with residents of Columbia Basin Care regarding their satisfaction levels. Every month, Columbia Basin Care reviews these survey results in order to gain a better understanding of resident needs and make improvements when necessary.“We work hard to provide excellent care for our residents,” says Aubree Olmstead, Executive Director. “This award is a great affirmation of the dedication and skill of our team.”Columbia Basin Care, located in The Dalles, is the region’s only non-profit, community-owned, skilled rehabilitation and nursing facility. CBC offers the area’s only in-house geriatric nurse practitioner, along with a team of licensed physical, occupational and speech therapists who provide comprehensive rehabilitation and restorative services.Columbia Basin Care is located at 1015 Webber St., The Dalles, OR 541-296-2156, www.colbasin.comColumbia River sign
and design gives Downey Sleep Center a updated sign, Replacing the original one from 1968. We think it looks great!
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Outdoor Recreation Update
Trout fishing near The Dalles, Oregon By Gary Lewis
In the days of yesteryear, opening day was on a Saturday, but that is no more, because the Department of Fish & Wildlife simplified the angling regulations last year. Now, most of our favorite waters are open year round.It used to be that folks looked forward to opening day of trout season. Campers rolled in from the big city, stopped in tackle shops for bait and advice, then set up their canvas tents at campgrounds then drove back to town to stay in motels when rainstorms washed them out. It was a great system, but I like this better.Early last April I drove up to The Dalles and stopped in at Taylor Lake where about a dozen anglers plied the waters with Power Bait and worms in hopes of hooking a trophy. I stopped and talked to Stephanie Valencano who had an 18-inch rainbow on a stringer and was trying to get another one.I'd brought a fly rod and I took one look at the water and knew this was not going to work for me. Taylor Lake's visibility was about four inches. I'd need a lot of luck to catch a fish here. I would have done better if I'd brought Power Bait.I drove back to town to Cousin's Restaurant, had a late breakfast with friend, Rodney Smith, and then we drove west to Mayer State Park to fish a tiny 3-acre lake nestled in the Rowena curves of the old highway. It's called Bikini Pond and though I looked around, I couldn't see any bikinis. Maybe later in the year a person could have better luck in this regard.We walked the shore and prospected for hatchery rainbows. I was using a two-fly chironomid rig and when I figured out the right depth, was rewarded with a few grabs and a fish that stuck.A fellow fly-rodder worked some water on the other side and it turned out to be fishing guide Nate Turner, who, on his time off, was stalking carp with his glare glasses and wet flies.A lot of people start thinking about fishing when the buds show on the trees and the deer bite the tops off the tulips. That's when a person starts wondering when trout season is going to open. It's open!Almost all Central Oregon lakes are open year-round and the stream opener is May 22nd. The exceptions are Crane Prairie and Wickiup which open this year (and every year going forward) on April 22nd. In 2017 that's a Saturday! Or pick any Saturday and make it YOUR opening day.Last year, ODFW planted more trophy trout (one pound and bigger) in some waters. Expect that to continue for 2017. And expect holdovers to two and three pounds in these waters. Willow Creek Reservoir (near Heppner) should be fishing well in April and May. Up on Mt. Hood, the action will pick up at Timothy and Trillium lakes in May. Gary Lewis is the publisher of the Fishing Mount Hood Country and Fishing Central Oregon books. Contact Gary at www.GaryLewisOutdoors.com.
Stephanie Valencano of The Dalles with her big rainbow from Taylor Lake. Photo by Gary Lewis
This hatchery rainbow fell for a chironomid pattern fished in the green waters of Bikini Pond. Photo by Gary Lewis
Rodney Smith, of Sandy, Ore., fishing a small lake west of The Dalles. The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife has simplified regulations and many waters are open and fishable right now. Photo by Gary Lewis
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Business of The Month“Casa El Mirador has been serving the Columbia Gorge Region for 22 years with both wonderful food and generous philanthropy! The staff at Casa are simply amazing; from the warm greeting as you walk through the door, to the amazing and friendly service throughout your meal, to the fresh and delicious food and beverages they serve. When you are there, they treat you like you are the most important guest in their establishment – and that comes from the top. You will often see Jorge visiting with his patrons throughout your time at Casa El Mirador; he leads by example in his quality of service and kindness. That exceptional level of service extends right into our community, where they give unselfishly and often behind the scenes. You can reserve their banquet room for parties or meetings and they will do their very best to accommodate your requests. Casa El Mirador offers a top notch catering service, which our staff has used – the experience you have in their restaurant is the same when they bring it to you! If you’venever been, be sure to stop in when you are good and hungry and readyfor an enjoyable experience. CenterPointe Community Bank is so proud toname Casa El Mirador, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month!”
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The small business of the month program is designed to recognize the dedication, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit displayed by small businesses within The Dalles. The goal of the monthly award is to highlight a small business and give them extra marketing exposure to aid in growing their business. We have asked Centerpointe Community Bank, as our Business of the Year, to select the Business of the Month.
The business will be selected based on overall customer service, their willingness to go above and beyond, and their overall impact in our community.
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Cherry Idol is Back!Northwest Cherry Idol preliminary round will begin immediately, with competitors uploading their videos to our Cherry Idol Facebook event page. After the preliminary round concludes on April 1st, we will select our top 10 contestants. Selection will be made by our panel of judges including members of the local media. Those selected will move on to sing live at the 38th annual Northwest Cherry Festival!
This contest is open to all ages. Minors under the age of 18 must have written parental consent.
All registrants must supply an audio or video clip. Submissions may be delivered to The Dalles Chamber or uploaded to the Facebook event page. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.
Contact [email protected] for more information.
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