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| The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter | January 4, 2010 | |
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The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce has provided this electronic newsletter ("e-newsletter") free of charge. The items contained herein are published as submitted and are provided for general information purposes only. Readers should not rely solely on this information, but should make their own inquiries before making any decisions.
We work to maintain up-to-date information, however, no responsibility is accepted for any errors or omission or results of any actions based upon this information. If you have any questions regarding any of these items, contact the organizational representative of that source/information.
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Dear Member,
Let me start by saying, "Good-bye 2010 and Welcome 2011!"
It's only the beginning of a new year and already many upcoming events are scheduled!
Don't forget that the Chamber is here to help you promote your business so send us your news items and promotions.
We'll make sure that they are seen by your fellow chamber members and others in the community.
Sincerely,
Salvador Miramontes Jr.
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce - 404 W. 2nd St., The Dalles, OR 97058 - 541.296.2231 - www.thedalleschamber.com
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Kick-off to Power Breakfast in 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011 @ 7AM
CGCC - The Dalles Campus
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce begins the 2011 Power Breakfast Series just right:
"Economic Outlook"
Presented by:
Josh Lehner
Economic Analyst
State of Oregon
Office of Economic Analysis
Presenting on the Economic Outlook
Report of Oregon for 2011.
Friday, January 7, 2011 @ 7AM
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*For Reservations, call TDACC: 541.296.2231*
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Wasco County Board of
County Commissioners
Regular Session - Amended Agenda
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011
LOCATION: WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE
COUNTY COURTROOM #202,
511 Washington Street, The Dalles
9:00 AM OPEN TO PUBLIC
9:30 AM OPEN TO DEPARTMENTS
10:00 AM CONTINUATION OF
THE PUBLIC HEARING
On proposed Amendments to the Wasco County Code Compliance and Nuisance Abatement Ordinance.
11:00 AM EXAMINATION
Of the books and papers of County Officers.
11:20 AM ADOPTION
Of the Wasco County Family
and Medical Leave of Absence Policy.
11:30 AM WORK SESSION
To discuss committee assignments, meeting dates, and other organizational matters.
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Ladies Only Basketball Nights
January 6th and 13th, 6:30PM-8:30PM
Dry Hollow Elementary School Gym
Whatever your skill level, or fitness level, join us for a little friendly competition on the court.
Ladies Only
Basketball Nights
Thursday, January 6 & 13, 2011
Dry Hollow Elementary School Gym
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Ages: Adult Women 18+
$3 Donation at the door
*No pre-registration required*
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For more information, please call
NWC Parks Office: 541.296.9533
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Stand out with Oregon's NCRC
National Career Readiness Certificate
Oregon's National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is a hiring tool that helps employers identify qualified job applicants. Individuals who earn a certificate have demonstrated the foundational skills critical to succeed in nearly every job.
These skills are: Applied Math, Reading for Information and Locating Information.
Oregon's NCRC can be incorporated into an organization's existing hiring practices. As an objective measure, it is used as one factor in many to help determine an applicant's fit for a job.
Oregon's NCRC is guided by a partnership of public and private leaders, and will be available statewide by the end of 2010.
For more information, please contact:
Anita Iken - WorkSource Oregon Employ. Dept.
541.296.5435 ext.231 or
Anita.L.Iken@state.or.us
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Online Classes for Winter 2011
CGCC Small Business
Development Center
Quick Start Your Oregon Business
#1080761 - Learn the step-by-step process to starting a successful business, and sustaining that business.
Opens 1/10 Closes 1/14 - $10
Planning for Your Business Success
#1080759 - Learn the step-by-step process to create a business plan. Learn to use on-line research tools, risk management and bench-marking tools to test your business success.
Opens 1/17 Closes 1/21 - $34
Financial Statements Made Easy
#1080757 - Learn to use your financial statements to increase your bottom line. This class will cover balance sheets, income statements and financial ratios to compare your business operations to industry standards.
Opens 1/24 Closes 1/28 - $34
Accounting for Small Business
#1080755 - Prerequisite: Understanding Your Business Financial Statements. Learn how to set up a manual accounting system for a sole proprietorship or limited liability company.
Opens 1/31 Closes 2/04 - $34
For more information, please contact
CGCC Small Business Development Center:
541.506.6121
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Musical Blast At The Sunshine Mill
Upcoming Events: Jan. 06 - Jan. 10
Thursday, January 6: 7PM - 10PM
Open MIC Night: with Les Vaughn
Friday, January 7: 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Live Music: by Bill Nielsen
Bill provides the perfect atmosphere
for a cozy evening out at the Mill.
NO COVER!
Sunday, January 9: 2PM - 4PM
Chocolate Lover's Wine Guide
Tickets available at Sunshine Mill
$20 Per Person
Monday, January 10: 4PM - 9PM
Oregon Ducks Game Party:
Let us host the party this Monday!
Buffet of Pulled pork sandwiches,
chili & cornbread and Jambalaya!
Advance tickets: $7/person or 5 for $25!
Purchase at Sunshine Mill or e-mail:
info@sunshinemill.com for reservations!
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Calling All YoPros!
Join the Young Professionals Network
Looking to become a Young Professional in the Columbia Gorge but aren't sure how?
Introducing the Young Professionals (YoPros) Network in The Dalles - a growing group of professionals, age 21-40, who want to positively impact the community, network, advance their careers, and have fun while in the process.
Join the YoPros to be inspired and empower other local young professionals to advance their career and networking with business leaders in our community, while being socially responsible.
Lookout for our upcoming online survey.
Participants are entered to win a prize.
For more information contact TDACC at: marketing@thedalleschamber.com
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What's Happening?
Your Guide to Local Happenings:
Events for 1/05 - 1/11
05 The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
Noon @ the Civic Auditorium
05 Dodgeball Tournament
Ages 16 and up; $40 for each
co-ed team; Register Online @
www.nwprd.org or call us at:
Info: 541.296.9533
06 The Dalles Kiwanis Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
06 Toastmasters Meeting
Noon @ CGCC Board Room
Info: Patti Blagg, 541.298.4352
06 Ladies Only Basketball Night
@ Dry Hollow Elementary Gym
6:30pm - 8:30pm; Ages 18+;
$3 donation @ door
Info: 541.296.9533
07 Power Breakfast: Economic Outlook
@ CGCC, Theater Rm, 3rd Floor
7-8am; Class Act Catering
Chamber Members & Guests
Reservations: 541.296.2231
08 Lions Christmas Tree Pick Up
Leave tree on curb by 9am
08 FREE Saturday Family Movies
@ Columbia Cinemas
Doors open @ 9:15am;
first 500 admitted only
Feature: Hotel for Dogs
08 Will West: Live! (Singer/Song Writer)
@ Imperial River Company
7:30pm; NO COVER
Info: 800.395.3903
www.deschutesriver.com
09 Chocolate Lover's Wine Guide
@ Sunshine Mill, 901 E. 2nd St.
Time: 2PM - 4PM
11 The Dalles Lions Club Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
11 Truman Bler, 7-9PM (FREE)
@ Mid-Columbia Senior Center
1112 W. 9th Street, The Dalles
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Tickets available for:
"Shining Stars Among Us"
Thursday, January 13th, 2011
Civic Auditorium, The Dalles
Tickets: $35 each or reserved table for 8 people at $400 (Call for Details).
Reservations must be received by close of business, Tuesday, January 11.
"Shining Stars Among Us"Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
Thursday, January 13th, 2011
Civic Auditorium, The Dalles
Tickets Available at the Chamber
$35 - Individual Basis
$400 - Reserved Table
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*Interested? Contact TDACC: 541.296.2231*
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Comments sought for proposed
Transportation Enhancement (TE)
December 17, 2010 - January 28, 2011
Oregon Department of Transportation
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) seeks input from the public on projects from around the state under consideration for funding through the Transportation Enhancement (TE) Program - The Dalles' Riverfront Trail included.
We here at The Dalles have been working on the Riverfront Trail project for about 10 years. When completed, it will connect The Dalles Dam to the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum with a 10-mile trail along the river.
These projects have advanced to the public comment phase. Responses received from the public will help ODOT determine which projects to advance to the TE Advisory Committee for final evaluation and selection.
Please take a moment to fill out this survey:
TE Public Comments Survey 2010
Please complete the entire survey prior to submitting the survey. Comments will be accepted from December 17 - January 28.
To learn more about the TE Program or to view the complete list of projects being proposed, visit the ODOT web site.
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Treatment proceeds to benefit
the Grivov Family
During the month of January
Cascade Acupuncture Center
During the month of January, Cascade Acupuncture Center will donate all (100%) of Happy Hour Acupuncture Treatments to the Grivov Family.
This will take place in their The Dalles Clinic, on a sliding fee scale of $15-$35.
Happy Hour Treatments, which are offered on Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays in The Dalles, are special 40 minute focus treatments designed to address stress, boost your energy, immune system and overall happiness.
Call 541.298.2378 to schedule an appointment!
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Gorge Green Drinks in 2011
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 6-8PM
Columbia Center for the Arts,
215 Cascade Street, Hood River
Gorge Owned Business Network (GO!) welcomes all Gorge residents to attend this special event: Supported by Columbia Riverkeeper and Gorge Grown Food Network.
"Daughters of Earth/
In Our Hands"
@ Columbia Center for the Arts
It will provide the catalyst for conversation on global and local issues related to food and water security. Featured artists include: Cathy Stever, Janet Essley, Peny Wallace and mother-daughter artists Julia Zweerts Brownfoot and Judi Kane.
Enjoy locally grown food and local beer provided by Full Sail Brewing and connect with current and future members of GO!
GO! asks for a $5 suggested donation, which includes price of gallery admission.
For more info, visit: www.gorgeowned.org
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Helping those in need through MCCAC
Starting December 15th, 2010
With funding cuts of about 30% or more in several energy and homeless programs, the Mid Columbia Community Action (MCCAC) asks for your help to help others in need.
MCCAC has been offered a "Matching Challenge Grant" from Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) in Salem to help those struggling in our community.
Between now and the end of January, for every dollar Mid Columbia Community Actions (MCCAC) raises locally, OHCS will contribute a matching dollar amount up to a maximum of $20,000.
All donations are tax-deductible; may be sent to:
Mid Columbia Community Action
P.O. Box 1969
The Dalles, OR 97058
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Struggling Homeowners
Have A New Resource
OHSI's MPA Program - Online
Homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgages due to unemployment or a significant loss in income can turn to a new online resource: www.oregonhomeownership.org
This new website will be the home to the Oregon Homeownership Stabilization Initiative's (OHSI's) Mortgage Payment Assistance (MPA) program.
Under the program, the state will play the mortgages of selected applicants for as long as a year to a $20,000 maximum.
At this website, homeowners can learn more in detail about the MPA program, see if they may be eligible, and sign up for regular program updates.
OHSI has also identified Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation (CCHC), an affiliate of Mid Columbia Housing Authority, to help homeowners in Hood River, Sherman and Wasco Counties navigate the application process.
Homeowners can reach CCHC's MPA Program at 1.877.503.6127. If you need immediate help, call the Homeowner's HOPE Hotline at 1.888.955.HOPE (4673).
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FREE Saturday Family Movies: 2011
hosted by YouthThink & Columbia Cinemas
Starting January 8th, 2011
Come join YouthThink
& Columbia Cinemas at:
FREE Saturday
Family Movies 2011Jan. - Feb. 2011 @ 10AM
Movies to be shown every Saturday
FREE family-friendly event
YouthThink will be collecting canned food
at all movies for our local food banks
All movies start @ 10AM
Doors will open @ 9:15AM
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View Movie Schedule Listing:
FREE Saturday Family Movies
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Columbia Gorge Bridal Show
Coming Soon for 2011
Haystack Broadcasting's Columbia Gorge Bridal and Special Event Show goes beyond traditional bridal shows.
Our cost-effective, comprehensive bridal show marketing program provides you with the one-on-one contact you'd expect from bridal shows, plus a complete contact database, and much more!
If you would like to be part of Haystack Broadcasting's Columbia Gorge Bridal and Special Events Show, then call Paula or Heidi at: 541.296.9102.
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Special Gift - Ireland Trip in 2011
Spend St. Patrick's Day in Ireland
Limited Seating Available
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce has the perfect SPECIAL Christmas Gift - Ireland for St. Patrick's Day 2011. The "Exploring Ireland" tour will leave Portland on March 16, arriving in time to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Dublin.
Tour also includes visiting Killarney, The Ring of Kerry, Gap of Dunloe and many other places of interest. Our local Chamber member Hazel Phillips Travel, along with Collette Vacations, is offering this trip for $1,999.00 (double occupancy including round trip air from Portland).
For details call Delores Habberstad at Hazel Phillips Travel: 541.296.6105 or Cal McDermid at TDACC: 541.296.2231
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Local Promotions
Start the Year off Right! At SUBWAY
Both the Turkey Melt and Turkey BLT are
loaded with flavor and surprisingly low fat.
Details at www.subwayfreshbuzz.com
Balance Bundle at Cascade Acupuncture
Available - A Stress Reduction Package
Includes: 2 Happy Hour Treatments,
Bottle of Inner Peace Flower
Essence Formula & Jar of MSM Cream
Details at www.cascadeacupuncture.org
Columbia Laser Skin Center:
New Year Specials in January
See Columbia Laser Skin Center Specials today
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CROWN PRINTS517 West 2nd Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
Has introduced over 125 new frame profiles
and over 50 new fabric suede & specialty mats
to our custom frame portfolio.
Bring your custom framing project, shadow box,
needlepoint to Crown Prints today!
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For more information, contact
Crown Prints: 541.296.3553
"We are always the best value in the Gorge!"
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DID YOU
KNOW?
"A dollar spent at a locally owned store is usually
spent 6-15 times before it leaves the community. From $1, you create $5-$14 in
value within your community."
"Spend $1 at a national chain store and
80% of it leaves town immediately."
Quotes: Tim Mitchell, first cited in
'E' Magazine - article available through the Northwest Earth Institute's
'Changes For Sustainable Living' discussion course book.
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