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| The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter | January 11, 2011 | |
DISCLAIMER:
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,
With 2011 well on its way, let us remember to be careful with this Gorge weather.
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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"Shining Stars Among Us" Has Arrived
Thursday, January 13th, 2011
Civic Auditorium, The Dalles
"Shining Stars Among Us"Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
Thursday, January 13th, 2011
Civic Auditorium, The Dalles
Reception @ 5:30PM Dinner @ 6:30 PM Awards @ 7:30PM
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*Contact TDACC: 541.296.2231*
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Wasco County Board of
County Commissioners
Work Session - Agenda
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2011
LOCATION: WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE
COUNTY COURTROOM #202,
511 Washington Street, The Dalles
10:00 AM WORK SESSION
For Strategic Planning for Wasco County.
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Speak Up: Your Opinion Matters
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 and the Fort Dalles Museum/Anderson Homestead Foundation Vehicle Storage Building are included.
Riverfront Trail Project: 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.
Vehicle Storage Building: the funding from this program would allow us to design and build a transportation building to house the very historically significant wagon collection at Fort Dalles Museum.
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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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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Local as "Featured Artist"
Thursday, January 13th, 4PM-7:30PM
Golden Art Gallery - Goldendale, WA.
Bob Koch, local photographer, along with Cathy Biber, handmade crafter from Glenwood, will be "Featured Artists" for the month of January at Golden Art Gallery in Goldendale, WA.
Reception will be Thursday, January 13th, from 4PM to 7:30PM.
Everyone is invited.
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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 1/12 - 1/18
12 The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
Noon @ the Civic Auditorium
13 The Dalles Kiwanis Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
TDWHS Principal Stephen Jupe
on Credit by Proficiency
13 Toastmasters Meeting
Noon @ CGCC Board Room
Info: Patti Blagg, 541.298.4352
13 Relay for Life Kick-Off Party!
6:30-8PM @ Columbia Portage Grill
Shilo Inn, 3223 BretClodfelter Way
Info: 541.296.4963 or 296.1974
13 The Dalles Area Chamber of
Commerce Annual Meeting &
Distinguished Service Awards
13 Ladies Only Basketball Night
@ Dry Hollow Elementary Gym
6:30PM - 8:30PM; Ages 18+;
$3 donation @ door
Info: 541.296.9533
14 Live Music with Tracy Klas!
@ Sunshine Mill, 901 E. 2nd St.
7PM-10PM
15 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
15 The Dalles Elk's Hoop Shot
Free-Throw Contest
@ The Dalles Middle School Gym
1100 E. 12th St., The Dalles
Details: Steve, 541.980.0864
T.D. Elks Lodge, 541.296.2258
15 FREE Saturday Family Movies
@ Columbia Cinemas
Doors open @ 9:15AM;
first 500 admitted only
Feature: Marmaduke
15 Singer-Songwriter Showcase
@ St. Peter's Landmark
6PM-8:30PM; FREE Admission
Info: 509.773.7841 or go online:
www.outsideinmusic.net
16 Jack-n-Jill Pool Tournament
Sign-in: 11AM; First 30 only;
Games: 1PM @ Eagles Lodge
2006 W. 7th St., The Dalles
18 The Dalles Lions Club Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
18 John Martin & Friends, 7-9PM (FREE)
@ Mid-Columbia Senior Center
1112 W. 9th Street, The Dalles
18 Horse Crazy Cowgirl Band
@ TDWHS Auditorium; 7:30PM
Mid-Columbia Community Concerts
Info/Tickets: 541.298.4352
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Rotary Ski Fest 2011: Jan. 17th
Monday, January 17, 2011
Mount Hood Meadows
The Dalles Rotary invites everyone to:
"Rotary Ski Fest"
Martin Luther King Day
Monday, January 17th, 2011
@ Mount Hood Meadows
Lift Tickets: $10 Per Person
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Guest at Government Affairs Meeting
Thursday, December 9th & 16th @ 7AM
Please join us for a No-Host Breakfast Meeting at 7AM at the Barbecue Restaurant, located at 1013 W. 6th Street, The Dalles.
Our guest will be Stephen Jupe of The Dalles Wahtonka High School. His subject: "Credit for Proficiency" - the SPIRIT of TDWHS.
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Open House Invitation at TDFCC
Saturday, January 15th, 12PM-3PM
731 Pomona W. The Dalles
OPEN HOUSE
TDFCC Style
Saturday, January 15, 2011
The Dalles Fitness & Court Club
731 Pomona W. The Dalles
12PM - 3PM
The community is welcome to attend and try out any classes or demos! *Snacks & Prizes Available*(OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE)
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For more information, please call
TDFCC: 541.298.8508
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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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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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Core Training in Pesticide Control
Thursday, January 13th, @ 8AM
OSU Extension Service
The OSU Extension Service is offering a pesticide workshop on Thursday, January 13, beginning at 8AM, in Wasco at the Catholic Church Parish Hall.
The class is qualified as a Core training or for "Other Credits" if an applicator has already taken the Core class required for recertification. Additionally, participants can claim an extra hour towards recertification, giving them five hours credit for the day.
Registration can be done at the door.
There is a $10 fee for the class. For those who wish to take the state's pesticide applicator exams, there will be a proctor available at 1PM. Those taking the exam will need a photo identification and $25.
Question may be directed to the Sherman County Extension Service at 541.565.3230.
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FREE Saturday Family Movies: 2011
Hosted by YouthThink & Columbia Cinemas
FREE Saturday
Family Movies 2011Jan. - Feb. 2011 @ 10AM
Movies to be shown every Saturday
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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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KNOW?
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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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