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| The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter | January 18, 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,
It seems like 2011 just started already we are towards the end of January.
Many upcoming events are scheduled so make sure to check-out the What's Happening Section!
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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Business After Hours in January
Thursday, January 20th, 2011
Clock Tower Ales, The Dalles
Join us as we roll out the red carpet for:
"Business After Hours"@ Clock Tower Ales
Located at 311 Union Street
The Dalles, OR - From 5-7PM
January 20th, 2011
*Bring Your Business Cards*
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Business After Hours (BAH) events are the area's premier networking opportunities, offering guests the chance to meet people representing products and services in a relaxed, social setting.
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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
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. 20 - Jan. 28
Thursday, January 20: 7PM - 10PM
Open MIC Night: with Les Vaughn
Friday, January 21: 7PM - 10PM
Jeff Carrell: Live!
Playing awesome music @ the Mill
Saturday, January 22: 7PM - 10PM
Barely Draught: LIVE!
Playing Irish music!!!
Friday, January 28: 7PM - 10PM
Singer/Songwriter Spotlight:
with Billy Sheeley (Originals)
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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 1/19 - 1/25
19 The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
Noon @ the Civic Auditorium
19 Qigong Sensory Training
Film for parents of children with autism;
@ The Dalles/Wasco Co. Library
Info: Pam Tindall, 509.493.1035
pamtindall@gmail.com
19 Wasco County Master Gardeners
Information Social @ PUD Office
2345 River Road, The Dalles; 6PM
More Info: 541.296.5494
20 The Dalles Kiwanis Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
Lynette Black, Gary Peterson,
Andy Knight & Charlotte Link
on the Imagination Garden.
20 Toastmasters Meeting
Noon @ CGCC Board Room
Info: Patti Blagg, 541.298.4352
20 Business After Hours
@ Clock Tower Ales
311 Union Street; 5-7PM
Chamber Members & Guests
Info: TDACC, 541.296.2231
20 Weight-Loss Workshop
7PM @ Cascade Acupuncture
FREE; call to register: 541.298.2378
21 Drew Barth & Kermit Apio: Live!
Comedians @ Columbia Portage Grill
More Info: 541.298.3287
22 FREE Saturday Family Movies
@ Columbia Cinemas
Doors open @ 9:15AM;
first 500 admitted only
Feature: How to Train your Dragon
22 The Barley Draught: Live!
Local-Irish folk band performs @ The Sunshine Mill; 7PM
22 Half a Baked Chicken Dinner
@ The Dalles Eagles Lodge
4-7PM for $7
22-23 Winter Doldrums Poker Tourney
@ Imperial River Company,
Maupin; Details: 800.395.3903
www.deschutesriver.com
23 Jammers, 2-5PM (FREE)
@ Mid-Columbia Senior Center
1112 W. 9th Street, The Dalles
25 Coffee Connections
@ Windermere Glenn
Taylor Real Estate
207 W. 3rd Street; 7:30AM
Chamber Members & Guests
Info: TDACC, 541.296.2231
25 The Dalles Lions Club Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
25 Jazz Generation, 7-9PM (FREE)
Big Bands Remembered
@ Mid-Columbia Senior Center
1112 W. 9th Street, The Dalles
25 Gorge Technology Alliance Mtg.
@ Springhouse Cellar Winery,
Hood River; 6:30-8:30PM
Preparing for Angel Investment
Info: Jessica@crgta.org
25 Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-6PM
@ St. Peter's Parish Center
Info: 541.296.9322
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Vision Action Plan: Meeting Notice
Wednesday, Jan. 26th, 6:30PM-8PM
The Dalles Civic Auditorium (Ballroom)
Meeting Notice
Vision Action Plan
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
The Dalles Civic Auditorium
323 E. 4th St., The Dalles
6:30PM - 8PM
Open To The Community! *Details of meeting are Available*(VISION ACTION PLAN MEETING)
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For more information, please call
Thomas A. Gilbertson, RARE Planner:
541.296.5481 x1132
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January GTA Meeting Invitation
Tuesday, January 25 @ 6:30PM
Springhouse Cellar Winery, Hood River
Join the Gorge Tech Alliance (GTA) for their monthly meeting in January for a panel of entrepreneurs who have successfully raised over $2 million dollars at Springhouse Cellar Winery, 13 Railroad Ave., in Hood River (1st & Cascade - turn right into Mt. Hood Railroad).
"Preparing for Angel
(and other) Investments"
Ryan Buchanan, eROI
John Friess, Journey Gym
Paul Anthony, Rumblefish
Josh Friedman, NedSpace
They'll share their experiences about starting and building a business, raising capital and exit strategies and leave plenty of time for Q&A.
Cost: FREE for GTA Members,
$5 for non-GTA Members
Snacks provided. All are welcome!
For more information, contact Jessica Metta at:
jessica@crgta.org or 541.296.2266
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New Home for Veterans Service Officer
Old Transportation Center
201 Federal St., The Dalles
The Veterans Service Officer has just moved to the Old Transportation Center, located at 201 Federal Street.
Telephone number will remain the same: 541.506.2502
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D.I.H. occurs this week
January 20th & 22nd, 2011
The Dalles Home Depot Store
The Dalles Home Depot Store would like to invite you to attend: D.I.H. (Do It Herself) Workshop for the month of January.
This month's feature will be:
Redo and Renew Your Bath.
Workshop Schedule:
Thursday, January 20th from 7PM - 8:30PM
Saturday, January 22nd from 9AM - 2PM
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United Way: Benefit Concert
Saturday, February 5th, 6:30PM
1712 E. 12th Street, The Dalles
You are cordially invited to the following:
Benefit Concert
United Way of
the Columbia Gorge
Saturday, February 5, 2011
1712 E. 12th Street, The Dalles
6:30PM - 9PM
Suggested Donation: $5-$20
Silent Auction
Acupuncture & Massage certificates and items donated by local businesses.
*Cash or Check only*
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For more information, please call
Carola Stepper: 541.490.7372
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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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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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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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