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| The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter | February 01, 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's the first day of February and the sunny weather is present in The Dalles!
Looks like spring is just around the corner. 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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Power Breakfast: Ready for "Take-Off"
Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 7AM
CGCC - The Dalles Campus
Attend February's Power Breakfast, featuring:
"Airport Updates"
Presented by:
Chuck Covert
The Dalles Municipal Airport
and
Brett Zefting
Gorge Aviation Services
Presenting updates on the Airport
Development for the 21st Century.
Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 7AM
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*RSVP with TDACC by calling: 541.296.2231*
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Wasco County Board of
County Commissioners
Regular Session - Agenda
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 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 DISCUSSION
On the Special Transportation Discretionary Grant Program Fiscal Year 2011-2013; presented by Dan Schwanz, Wasco County Special Transportation Fund Coordinator.
10:45 AM CONSIDERATION
Of the recommendations from the Wasco County Wage and Classification Committee; presented by Hope Vance, Payroll/Human Resources Generalist.
11:30 AM DISCUSSION
On the updates to the Planning & Development and Code Compliance Customer Satisfaction Survey; presented by Gary Nychyk, Interim Planning Director.
1:30 PM DISCUSSION
On the proposed Agreement between Wasco County and Thomas Teven for a code compliance violation.
2:00 PM UPDATE
From the Wasco/Hood River Veterans Service Advisory Committee; presented by Steve Lawrence.
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2011 Membership Directory: Update
Contact Info: Gorge Glass & Contracting Inc.
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce would like to notify all of its members about a recent update in our directory.
Gorge Glass & Contracting Inc. has an updated phone number listed here in The Dalles.
Gorge Glass & Contracting Inc.
616 E. 3rd Street, The Dalles OR 97058
Phone Number: 541.296.2074
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Regional History Forum Kick-Off
Saturday, February 5th @ 1:30PM
Original Wasco County Courthouse
Train Wrecks in Our Area
Local railroad historian Jerry Tanquist offers
a new installment in a series that began with
historic and current lines in out present county.
This year he expands on that history with
photos and stories of train wrecks.
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1:30PM @ 410 West 2nd Place, The Dalles.
Coffee and cookies will be served.
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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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February at the Balch Hotel
Valentine's Dinner Opportunity
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Valentine's Dinner
Saturday, February 12, 2011
@ the Historic Balch Hotel
Enjoy wine tasting, chocolate tasting,
and a four-course dinner!
Make it a weekend your Valentine is sure to love! --------------------------------
Check out the
Balch Hotel website
for the full scoop!
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What's Happening?
Your Guide to Local Happenings:
Events for 2/02 - 2/08
02 The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
Noon @ the Civic Auditorium
03 The Dalles Kiwanis Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
03 Toastmasters Meeting
Noon @ CGCC Board Room
Info: Patti Blagg, 541.298.4352
3-5 GO RED: for Women's Health
3rd: Conversations w/Carolyn Scott
Kortge @ Water's Edge; 6-8PM
4th: Heart Expo & Noon Heart Walk
5th: The Heart Truth - 3K,5K Walk/Run
@ The Dalles Marina; 10AM
Info: 541.296.8444
www.mcmc.net/library
04 Power Breakfast
Chuck Covert on Airport Update
7-8AM @ CGCC Theater Rm, 3rd Floor
TDACC Members & Guests
Info: TDACC, 541.296.2231
04 AARP Tax Aid
@ Mid-Columbia Senior Center,
1112 W. 9th St.; Fridays, 2-6PM
and Saturdays, 9AM-1PM; Bilingual
Info: 541.296.4788
04 "Life Happens, Live It"
Jake French book signing
2-4PM @ Klindt's Booksellers
www.jakefrenchinspires.com
04 Spaghetti Dinner: Fundraiser
for the Jerry Walker DePriest
Endowment Fund; 3-8PM
@ Dufur School basketball games.
05 FREE Saturday Family Movies
@ Columbia Cinemas
Doors open @ 9:15AM;
first 500 admitted only
Feature: Ramona and Beezus
05 Dam American Bald Eagle Watch
@ The Dalles Dam Visitor Center
1-4PM; FREE to the public.
Exit 87 off I-84, The Dalles
05 Train Wrecks in Our Area
presented by Jerry Tanquist
@ Original Wasco Co. Courthouse
1:30PM; FREE w/refreshments.
Info: 541.296.1021
05 United Way of the Columbia
Gorge Benefit Concert:
@ Cascade Acupuncture Center
1712 E. 12th St., The Dalles
6:30PM - 9PM; suggested donation
from $5 to $20 silent auction items
Info: 541.287.4325 or 541.298.2378
05 Quick Start Your Oregon Business
& Planning for Your Business Success
@ Small Business Development Center,
Located @ CGCC, The Dalles
Info: 541.506.6011
08 The Dalles Lions Club Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
8-26 Middle & High School Show
@ The Dalles Art Center,
220 E. 4th St., The Dalles
Info: 541.296.4759
Feb. 24: Reception, 3-4PM
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United Way: Benefit Concert is here!
Saturday, February 5th, 6:30PM
1712 E. 12th Street, The Dalles
You are cordially invited to the following event:
Benefit Concert
United Way of the Columbia Gorge Saturday, February 5, 2011
Featuring: The Rick Hulett Band
Event Location
1712 E. 12th Street, The Dalles
(new Cascade Acupuncture Center clinic location)
Suggested Donation: $5-$20 @ door
Silent Auction
Items donated by local businesses. Wine by Dry Hollow Vineyards & Appetizers by ANZAC Tea Parlour
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For more information, please call
541.298.2378 or 541.387.4325
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PubTalk comes to The Dalles
Tuesday, February 15 @ 5:30PM
The Sunshine Mill in The Dalles
Is your company growth oriented?
Seeking between $100,000 and $1,000,000 and is located or will be located in the Gorge?
Hone your presentation at this informal fun event featuring food, drink, and presentations. Attended by business leaders, entrepreneurs, service providers and investors.
"Is Your Business Investor-Fundable?"
Presented by: Steve Morris, Executive Director
Oregon Technology Business Center
- 5:30PM - Networking: Drinks & Snacks
- 6:30PM - Keynote by Steve Morris
- 7:00PM - Early Stage Companies
- 7:30PM - Adjourn for more networking
Admission: $10 @ the door, includes programs & snacks. Deadline to present your company is February 4th.
RSVP, contact Jessica Metta at:
jessica@crgta.org or 541.296.2266
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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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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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Business Classes for Winter 2011
CGCC Small Business
Development Center
Quick Start Your Oregon Business
#1080760 - Learn step-by-step process to starting a successful business, and sustaining it.
TD Campus, Rm 2.106 - Sat., Feb. 5th
9AM - 12PM - Cost: $10
Planning for Your Business Success
#1080758 - Learn step-by-step process to create a business plan. Learn to use online research tools, risk management and bench-marking tools to test your business success.
TD Campus, Rm 2.106 - Sat., Feb. 5th
12:30PM - 3:30PM - Cost: $29
Financial Statements Made Easy
#1080756 - 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.
TD Campus, Rm 2.106 - Sat., Feb. 12th
9AM - 12PM - Cost: $29
Accounting for Small Business
#1080754 - Prerequisite: Understanding Your Business Financial Statements. Learn how to set up a manual accounting system for sole proprietorship or limited liability company.
TD Campus, Rm 2.106 - Sat., Feb. 12th
12:30PM - 3:30PM - Cost: $29
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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: Feb. 03 - Feb. 04
Thursday, February 3: 7PM - 10PM
Open MIC Night: with Les Vaughn
Friday, February 4: 7PM - 10PM
First Fridays with Jeff Carrell and Co.
1/2 OFF Appetizers w/Wine Purchase.
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Deadline Approaching Soon
Columbia Gorge Visitor Guide
February 15, 2011 by 5PM
Does tourism business
make or break your year?
The 29th Annual Gorge Guide is the official visitor guide to the Columbia River Gorge and the area's comprehensive travel resource for visitors.
Annual distribution is 100,000 copies, which are distributed at AAA offices, welcome centers, rest areas, PDX Airport, Chamber and more!
Each ad comes with a FREE standard business listing in the Gorge Guide and GorgeGuide.com and will also be shown in our E-Guide.
Reservation deadline is February 15 and we do the artwork for you! The magazine comes out annually in April.
For more information, please contact:
Annisa Jones - Gorge Publishing
541.386.7440 or annisa@gorgepublishing.com
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JCPenney Insider: 2 Days Only!
Friends & Family Event (Sun. & Mon.)
Extra 20% OFF
February 6 & 7, 2011
Use our Associate Discount** on
almost everything in store & online!
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Visit jcp.com for more details or visit your local store today
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Local Promotions
It's FEBRUANY @ SUBWAY!
From Feb. 1st-28th, 2011
ANY REGULAR Footlong will only be $5!!!
Details at www.subwayfreshbuzz.com
"Do Not Disturb" Special @ Cousins
Chilled bubbly for your romantic escape,
$89/night - Classic Rooms $129/night - New Barn Rooms Details at www.cousinscountryinn.com
Columbia Laser Skin Center:
Lovely Specials in February
See Columbia Laser Skin Center Specials today
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CRAIG Office Supply
would like to say the following:
THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING LOCAL
VISIT: COSNW.COM
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CROWN PRINTS
517 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: 541.296.2666
"We are always the best value in the Gorge!"
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