Turn Heads and Attract Customers November...

November 2018Inside This IssueResources 2

Economic Impact 3

New Members / Welcomes 4

BAH Thank you! 4

Advertising Opportunities 4

A Word From the Board 5

Networking & Events 6

Business of the Month 7

Oregon is Magic Mural 8

October Ribbon Cuttings 9

November Ribbon Cuttings 10

Member Anniversaries 10

Member Focus 11

Cruise Ship Schedule 11

Turn Heads and Attract Customers As we get ready for another holiday season we are reminded of old traditions and memories. We envision carefully decorated window displays and the special warm feelings that the holidays bring. So, this year we are having a SPECIAL Power Breakfast including a panel discussion about making your storefront work for you and to kick o� �e Window Decorating Contest for �e Dalles!

�is is a good time to ramp up the holiday spirit and to ask yourself:• Does your storefront tell your story? • Does it convey what you have to o�er to your consumers? • What message does it communicate?• How can you maximize your storefronts e�ectiveness year round?

Come and join us for a FUN FILLED Power Breakfast on November 9th from 7 to 8 AM. You’ll hear from a panel of local business owners, our experienced panelists, SBDC, �e Dalles Main Street, and �e Dalles Area Chamber on storefront tips, pointers, ideas, and more! �is very SPECIAL Power Breakfast will take place in the CGCC cafeteria and will mark the KICK OFF of �e Window Decorating Contest for �e Dalles. �e contest will run until November19, all businesses within in �e Dalles city limits are invited to participate, members and non-members. Show us your businesses Holiday Spirit and let’s decorate the town! �e top three winners will receive prizes, ribbons, and pictures of their storefront in our newsletter and on our social media channels! Sign Up Sheet and additional information concerning the contest will be available at this very SPECIAL Power Breakfast. (see attached �yer) Let’s CELEBRATE and make this a fun City Wide Holiday Season for Everyone! We are o�ering this SPECIAL Power Breakfast workshop for $10.00 to ALL (member or non-member).

404 West 2nd St. The Dalles, OR 2 541-296-2231

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] E-mail: [email protected] Nevins Director of Tourism E-Mail: [email protected] McClintock Executive Administrative Assistant E-mail: [email protected] Terry Director of Events and Communication E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Goodwin Visitor Services Manager E-mail: [email protected] Caldwell Accounting E-mail: [email protected]

2018 Board of DirectorsChair: Lisa Rundell, Washington Federal [email protected] / 541.298.5585 Chair-Elect: Andrew Myers, Peachey & Myers [email protected] / 541.296.6375 Vice-Chair: Rick Leibowitz, Small Business Development Center [email protected] / 541.506.6121Past Chair: Mindy McHale, Hire Electric Inc. [email protected] / 541.296.5574 Secretary: Sherry DuFault, The Dalles Rotary Club [email protected]: Fritz Ellett, Ellett’s Green Ridge Tree Farm [email protected] / 541.296.3036DirectorsKim Johnson, Renken Farms / [email protected] / 541.296.3024Addie Case, Cousins’ Country Inn / [email protected] / 541.296.2000Shannon Red Cloud, Pure Yoga, LLC / [email protected] / 541.296.5414Bill Timinisky, BET Construction Inc. / [email protected] / 541.980.2886Megan Thompson, Cascade Cherry Growers / [email protected] / 541.980.6753Connie Ford, Zim’s Brau Haus / [email protected] / 541.296.2368Andrew Stanek, Spooky’s / [email protected] / 541.298.2211Randy Anderson, NWCSD #21 / [email protected] / 541.506.3424Mary Gailley, Helping Hands Home Care NW / [email protected] / 541.769.1221Ex 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

FRED MEYERGOLD INVESTOR

HIRE ELECTRICU-HAUL CO. OF OREGON

CITY OF MOROSILVER INVESTOR

BLUE ZONES PROJECT- THE DALLESBROWN ROOFING

CHERI BELANDER REAL ESTATECITY OF THE DALLES

COLUMBIA GORGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE COLUMBIA STATE BANKCOUSINS' COUNTRY INN

DISCOVER RENTALSFREEBRIDGE BREWING

GORGE OUTFITTERS SUPPLYGREATER OREGON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

HELPING HANDS HOME CARE NWINSITU

ISU INSURANCE - THE STRATTON AGENCYLILO’S HAWAIIAN BBQ

MCGRATH CHIROPRACTIC HAND AND FOOT CLINICNORTH WASCO COUNTY SD21

ONEMAIN FINANCIALOREGON VETERANS HOME

PLATINUM MARKETING & DESIGN LLCRIVERMARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION

SKYCAM CONSTRUCTION, INC. STEAMTRAIN GLASS

THE DALLES FITNESS AND COURT CLUBTHE SPRINGS AT MILL CREEK

UNION PACIFICWILSON ORCHARD & VINEYARD SUPPLY

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley107 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington D.C. 20510Phone 202.224.3753www.merkley.senate.gov

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden223 DirksenSenate Office BuildingWashington D.C. 20510Phone 202.224.5244www.wyden.senate.gov

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 Cliff Bentz900 Court St. NE S-301Salem, OR 97301Phone [email protected]

Oregon Representative Daniel Bonham900 Court St. NE H-483Salem, OR 97301Phone [email protected]

Oregon Senator Bill Hansell900 Court St. NE, S-423Salem, OR 97301Phone: [email protected]

Oregon Representative Greg Smith900 Court St. NE, H-482Salem, OR 97301Phone: 503.986.1457 [email protected]


Chamber Business Statistics September 2018Chamber Walk-In Count 401Incoming Phone Calls 225Facebook Impressions 86,635

Local Tourism Counts September 2018Columbia Gorge Discovery Center 4,524Maryhill Museum of Art 5,294Old St. Peter’s Landmark 512Wonderworks Children’s Museum 109School District Museum 61The Dalles Wasco Co. Library 10,409TD Farmers’ Market 3,406Fort Dalles Readiness Center 600Rorick House (closed for season)

Lodging Report 2017 2018% of Occupancy Wasco County 79.1% 75.4%United States 69.5% 68.0%

Residential Building Permits September 2017 2018New Construction 3 46Additions 1 11Alterations 12 32

Commercial Building Permits___ 2017____ _ 2018New Construction 9 11Additions 2 4Alterations 9 6(County)Construction Value $3,413,617 $5,211,159,Source: Building Code Service DepartmentPendleton Field Office - Building Codes Division

Wasco County Labor Force September 2017 September 2018Labor Force Status Civilian Labor Force 12,467 12,492Unemployment Rate Seasonally Adjusted 4.3 3.8Non Farm Payroll EmploymentTotal Nonfarm 10,206 10,446Trade Transportation & Utilities 2,077 1,973Leisure and Hospitality 1,455 1,348GovernmentFederal Government 286 289 State Government 394 254Local Government 1,626 1,502Source: Oregon Employment Department

Economic ImpactChamber of Commerce Visitors for September

States: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa,Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oaklahoma, Oregon, Ohio,

Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, Washington

Countries: Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand

Website Statistics for SeptemberVisitors: 4,307Page Views: 12,221Most Viewed Pages: Home Page, Events Page, Events/Tygh Valley Bluegrass Jamboree, Events CalendarExplore


Welcome to The Chamber!Coastal Conservation

Association (CCA) Oregon Columbia River Gorge

�e Dalles, OR 97058(541) 340-9886

Murphy's Muddy Mutts602 East 2nd Street

�e Dalles, OR97058(208) 316-1372

Curtis Homes403 Highway 35

97031 Hood River, Oregon(541) 436-0736

www.curtishomesllc.com

Niemo Design1408 E 14th St

�e Dalles, OR 97058(541) 980-6830

facebook.com/NiemoDesign

Other Advertising Opportunities:Banner Ad in Website $275/quarter Ad in Chamber Telephone System $90/quarter Square ad on Website $175 quarter Sponsor E-Blast $25 a week Contact Camille Terry, to advertize with us or for more information: [email protected]

Advertising Opportunities

Thank you Sedition for a fun Business After Hours!

PrizesNetworking

Fun!


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Word from the Board

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Call Rachel at the club house: (541)296-5252 or Doug (541)980-8610 for DetailsCall Rachel at the club house: (541)296-5252 or Doug (541)980-8610 for Details

PLEASE VOTEPlease take the time to vote!!! Statistics show that in a non-presidential election year voter

turnout is greatly reduced. Don’t be part of this statistic. Make sure that your voice is heard. �ere are some very important measures and races on this year’s ballet and every vote counts.

Another important vote coming up is the election of new Board Members for the chamber, keep an eye out for those ballets in the next couple of weeks.Now for some of the fun stu�.

Power Breakfast will be November 9th, come hear all about how to get the most out of your windows, there will be an announcement about some fun competition coming.

November 14th the National Christmas Tree with be here in �e Dalles from 9:00 to 10:00 am in front of city hall.

November 23rd is the Starlight Parade with this year’s theme being “Hollywood Christmas” sooo many options. Deadline for applications is November 16th. DON'T BE LEFT OUT

November 24th is Shop Small Saturday-get some of your holiday shopping done while supporting our local businesses.

Last, but certainly not least is nominations for the Distinguished Service Awards that are presented at the Annual Chamber Banquet January 17th. Again make your voice heard! Get your nominations the deadline is December 7th.

Cheers!!Lisa Rundell

Washington Federal

It's time to honor the Citizens of The Dalles Area!

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce promotes the nomination process by inviting

members of The Dalles Area Community to nominate a business or individual that represents

the qualities outlined in the award descriptions. The selected Nominees will be honored at

the Annual Banquet on January 17, 2019.

We recommend the award be a surprise to the person nominated and then announce them at

the Banquet. The person who nominated the candidate will be contacted.

If you have any questions, please contact the Chamber at 541.296.2231

or email: [email protected].

Outstanding Woman, Man, Volunteer of the Year Awards

Each are given an award to reflect the nomination.

Finalists and recipients will be honored based on the following criteria: Civic and

Community Service, Leadership, Professional Service, and Achievements in

Organizations in The Dalles Area.

Agriculture Person(s) of the Year

Finalists and recipients will be honored based on the following criteria: Activities,

Leadership in Agriculture Industry, Community Service, Leadership in current and

past career and Wasco County residency.

Outstanding Youth Award (Ages 16 – 21)

Finalists and recipients will be honored based on the following criteria:

Civic and Community Service, Leadership, Academic Leadership, Length of Service and

Commitment, The Dalles residency.

Business of the Year Award

Finalists and recipients will be honored based on the following criteria: Exhibits vision that

goes beyond "Business as Usual", demonstrates success and exceptional performance in

business practices, displays qualities of leadership, cooperation, team work and contributes

to the business leadership of The Dalles Area.

(Nomination is open to Chamber Members and Non-Members)

Educator of the Year

This is an individual who is exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled. This

individual can be from any of the Schools in The Dalles (please share examples).

First Responder of the Year Finalists and recipients will be honored based on the following criteria:

In the past year this person has gone above and beyond the call of duty in any particular

incident and has shown exemplary bravery or skill (please share an example).

Please Check One:

{ } Business of the Year 2018 { } Outstanding Woman of 2018

{ } Outstanding Agricultural Achievement 2018 { } Outstanding Youth of 2018

{ } Outstanding First Responder 2018 { } Outstanding Man of 2018

{ } Outstanding Educator 2018 { } Outstanding Volunteer of 2018

Nominations may be male or female and include all ethnic and religious affiliations.

Self-nominations will not be accepted. Additional written explanations and letters of support may

be submitted along with the nomination form.

Nominee's Name: _____________________________________________________________________

Occupation/Title: ______________________________________________________________________

Nominee's Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________Email: __________________________________________________

Nominator's Name: ____________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________Email: __________________________________________________

Civic & Community Involvement Active participation in service projects and programs leading to civic improvement, human welfare or

environmental enhancement. Please include the duration or extent of participation.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Social & Economic Impact: How has this Nominee had an overall positive impact on the social/economic climate of the area?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Leadership How has the Nominee's leadership influenced the community? For youth, how has the Nominee impacted

the school and community?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Overall Community Service Why should this individual or business be a nominee for the Distinguished Service Award?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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NNOOMMIINNAATTIIOONN DDEEAADDLLIINNEE:: DDEECCEEMMBBEERR 77,, 22001188,, 44::3300PPMM The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce

404 W. 2nd St The Dalles, OR 97058 541.296.2231 [email protected]


Networking & EventsNetworking & EventsNetworking & Events

Public Welcome | always FREE | always FUN | Networking at its BEST

WIRED sessions will be held every Wednesday from 7:00am to 9:00am at Kainos Co�ee.

Get Connected, Give and Receive Business Advice,Be Heard, Stay Tuned, Come enjoy a cup of co�ee with

a new friend! We hope to see you there!

“People’s Tree” will make cross-country journey from Oregon to

Washington D.C. �e Dalles, Oregon (Nov. 14th, 2018) – Every year, a di�erent National Forest is selected to provide a tree to appear on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the Christmas season. �e Willamette National Forest in partnership with nonpro�t partner Choose Outdoors and Travel Oregon will bring this special gi� from Oregon to Washington, D.C. for the 2018 season, involving more than 25 communities along the way including an appearance in �e Dalles on Wednesday, Nov. 14th, 9am-10am at City Hall.

�e theme for the 2018 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is “Find Your Trail!” in recognition of two 2018 anniversaries: the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act and the 175th commemoration of the Oregon Trail. In November, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will travel eastward from Oregon on the reverse path of the Oregon Trail. �e 3,000-mile expedition will include a series of community celebrations and culminate with the o�cial tree lighting in early December. Smaller companion trees also will be provided to decorate o�ces inside of the U.S. Capitol building and other sites throughout Washington, D.C., along with 10,000 handmade ornaments created by Oregonians.

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Visit The Dalles, Oregon During 2018 Tour

Friday, November 9th, 2018 @ 7:00 amCGCC Cafeteria Bldg. 1

"Turn Heads and Attract Customers"Presented by Lisa Farquharson and

Rick Leibowitz with a Local Business Owners Panel $10 includes breakfast

�is event is open to everyone. Please RSVP by 11/7/18

The Dalles Area Chamber The Dalles Main Street

present

Holiday Business Window Decorating Contest Entry Application

All Businesses within the city limits of The Dalles are eligible to participate.

Entry Applications must be received no later than 4 pm on Monday, November 19th, 2018, to be judged for the contest.

Windows need to be decorated by midnight on Monday, November 19th.

Please fill out all the information below as it is required. Business Name: _____________________________________________ Contact: (first)___________________ (last) ______________________ Address: __________________________________________________ City: The Dalles State: OR Zip: 97058 E-mail address: _____________________________________________ Daytime phone number: ______-______-__________ Please complete all information, then mail, drop off, or fax to:

The Dalles Area Chamber The Dalles Main Street 404 W 2nd Street, The Dalles 710 E 2nd St., Suite 3, The Dalles FAX: 541-296-1688

Deadline for applications is 4 pm on Monday, November 19th, 2018 . Each applicant will receive a Decorating Contest Instructions sheet and an Entry Number Card (for display in front window) via e-mail, no less than two days prior to the judging period.

Street, The Dalles 710 E 2nd St., Suite 3, The Dalles FAX: 541-296-1688

Deadline for applications is 4 pm on Monday, November 19th, 2018 .

Each applicant will receive a Decorating Contest Instructions sheet and an Entry Number Card (for display in front window) Each applicant will receive a Decorating Contest Instructions sheet and an Entry Number Card (for display in front window) Each applicant will receive a Decorating Contest Instructions

via e-mail, no less than two days prior to the judging period.

Holiday Business Window Decorating Contest Rules

1. Participation is open to all businesses within the city limits of The Dalles.

2. Entry is free, no cost or fees apply.

3. Entry Applications must be received no later than 4 pm on November 19th.

4. Contest is for exterior decorations only, including but not limited to decorations in windows

which are visible from the exterior. Judging will be done from the outside the businesses only.

5. Judging will be based on “window appeal” as viewed from the outside only.

6. Participants agree to have one or more photos of their decorated residence exterior posted on

The Dalles Chamber’s and The Dalles Main Street’s website, Facebook, and/or published in The

Dalles Chamber newsletter or media outlets. Participant agrees there will be no compensation

of any kind for said posting or publication.

7. Judging criteria will include [a] Unique design and creative use of lights and decorations; [b] Storyline or theme; [c] Display and placement of decorations, animated objects, etc.; and [d] Overall presentation and marketing appeal for the place of business.

8. Judging will be done from 6 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday, November 20th. Decorations need to be in

place and activated during the judging period.

9. An Entry Number Card will be provided to each participant. This card must be affixed to the

exterior of the residence in a conspicuous place where it can be seen by the judges from the

street.

10. There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes awarded.

11. Winners will be announced during the Annual Community Tree Lighting after Starlight Parade on November 23rd.

12. Be creative, be festive, have fun!

street.

10. There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes awarded.

11. Winners will be announced during the Annual Community Tree Lighting

after Starlight Parade on November 23rd.

12. Be creative, be festive, have fun!

Entry number:

_________________________

Read Attached Hold Harmless Agreement, Parade Rules & Regulations. (must be completed to authorize Parade participation).

[ ] I HAVE READ, SIGNED AND UNDERSTAND THE HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT,

ALL PARADE RULES AND REGULATIONS AND WILL ABIDE ACCORDINGLY.

Today’s Date:_________________________

Signature:_______________________________________________________________________

Printed ____________________________________________Proof of Insurance.____

09/2018

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce Presents

29th STARLIGHT PARADE

ENTRY APPLICATION Friday, November 23, 2018, 6pm

Application Deadline: Friday, November 16, 2018, Noon Non-

Commercial/Non-Profit $20.00, Commercial $40.00 Questions?

Email: [email protected] or call 541.296.2231

FLOAT:______ WALKING GROUP:______ EQUESTRIAN:_______

JUDGED? YES / NO (circle one)

GROUP:____________________________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON(s): ________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

PHONE: _______________________________________CELL:_________________________________________________

EMAIL: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

DESCRIPTION OF ENTRY FOR ANNOUNCER (3-4 SHORT SENTENCES) what you write is what we give to the announcers.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

LENGTH OF ENTRY (IN FEET): ____________how many vehicles?___________If you are entering a float measure the length from the front pickup bumper to the back of the trailer. If your entry includes several vehicles and you intend to parade in single file what is the length of the total entry? NO SANTAS ALLOWED IN PARADE.

*ALL LAST MINUTE ADD-ONS in the Parade will be asked to join in at the BACK —we will not be adjusting numbers.

WILL THERE BE ANY LOUD NOISES OR MUSIC FROM YOUR ENTRY THAT MAY ALARM HORSES? IF YES, PLEASE DESCRIBE:

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Judging will take place at your location spot…..

4pm CHECK-IN BEGINS: Must go to Check-in on 8th and Cherry Hts. Rd (behind Goodwill). Locate a Kiwanis Person

with a VEST and CLIP BOARD — they will give you your numbers. Place Number so that people on the Left/Right of you

may see your number visibly.

5pm JUDGING begins for those that want to be judged at your location spot.

6pm Parade Begins

Route: Begins at West 6th & Webber. East on 6th, which becomes West 3rd through downtown, left on

Madison, left on West 2nd Street, Parade ends at The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce.

*Following, please join in for Hot Cocoa, Caroling, Tree Lighting and Santa!All at the Chamber — 404 W. 2nd Street, The Dalles!

E-Mail [email protected], Mail or Drop off Completed Form and Fee to 404 W. 2nd St., The Dalles, OR 97058

Make checks payable to The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce,

Visa/MasterCard accepted.__________________________________________________________________ Questions? Please email: [email protected] or call 541-296-2231, www.thedalleschamber.com

Hold Harmless Agreement The undersigned does hereby agree to RELEASE, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, their affiliates, employees, Boards of Directors, committees, event organizers and volunteers, from any and all liability of any kind, any losses, claims, injury to persons or property (including with-out limitation wrongful death), actions or damages which I/We may suffer, and any such claims that may be asserted against The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, their affiliates, employees, Boards of Directors, committees, event or-ganizers and volunteers by my participation in the Starlight Parade and any related activities, or arising from any act or omission by myself, my agents, or employees, or by reason of or related to myself or my use of any personal pos-sessions or equipment as a participant in the Starlight Parade.

I further acknowledge the application of ORS 30.687 et. Seq., ACTIONS ARISING OUT OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES including but not limited to ORS 30.961 Limitations on liability; exceptions., to my participation in the Starlight Parade and acknowledge the limitation of liability which protects The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, their affili-ates, employees, Board of Directors, committees, event organizers and volunteers, and limits their liability for injuries to persons and property that may arise from or be associated with the risks inherent in equine presence and use in the Starlight Parade. As a condition of my participation in the Starlight Parade, I hereby waive the right to bring an action against any of the sponsoring entities and event organizers named herein for any injury or death arising out of riding, driving, grooming or riding as a passenger in any equine driven form of transportation or upon an equine.

RULES GOVERNING PARADES To ensure reasonable safety to life and property in the operation of parade floats, automobiles and sim-

ilar conveyances within the city limits of The Dalles. 1. Material used in construction, decoration, etc. must be flame retardant. Materials such as straw or hay must

also be treated.

2. Where a person is within a float, such as the driver, there shall be no combustible material within five feet of his

exit way.

3. Motorized floats or floats pulled by a motorized vehicle and automobiles have to be equipped with a fire ex-

tinguisher with a classification, of at least 2A 10 8C (when a vehicle and trailer are connected as a single unit,

one extinguisher will meet this requirement).

4. Horse-drawn wagons and other non-motorized conveyances using straw or other combustible material shall

carry fire extinguishers as prescribed above.

5. No smoking is allowed on any float and no person shall cause or permit any open flame upon or within the

area of any float.

6. No combination of vehicles coupled together shall consist of more than two vehicles.

7. Vehicles towing trailers must be equipped with a tow bar or coupling device of sufficient strength to hold the

weight of the towed vehicle upon the street when operated.

8. Vehicles towing trailers shall be equipped with safety chains, connected to the towed and towing vehicles

and to the tow bar to prevent the tow bar from dropping to the ground in the event the tow bar or coupling

device fails.

9. Safety chains shall have no more slack then is necessary to permit proper turning.

10. A float may not exceed 40 feet in length and 13 ½ feet in height.

11. Vehicles and floats shall stay in their assigned position in the parade. NO Gapping between floats.

12. Operators of vehicles shall not have their vision obstructed.

13. Persons riding on floats shall be located on the main part of the float and positioned so they will not obstruct

the vision of the operator.

14. Persons shall remain on the unit to which they are assigned to the end of the parade route, except in case of

breakdown or emergency.

15. No unit shall disband until reaching the destination indicated on the permit, except in the case of breakdown

or emergency.

16. The drinking, display or possession of alcoholic beverages or other intoxicant, or controlled substances is abso-

lutely prohibited. City ordinances and state laws will be enforced.

17. The discharge of firearms, fireworks or other explosive devises is prohibited. Violators will be prosecuted.

18. The throwing of objects or substances into the crowd is prohibited. Candy, balloons or small items may be

dropped in front of the crowd along the street.

19. The end of the parade is normally at The Dalles Chamber Office West 2nd Street. All entries are encouraged

to be picked up at that location. If your entry goes back to the starting point, please use extreme caution.

**Oregon law says everyone who rides a motorcycle has to wear a helmet

& kids Under 16 have to wear one when on a bicycle.

2018 PARADE THEME for The Dalles 29th Starlight Parade

“Hollywood Christmas”

CHECK IN HERE

Judging will take place at

your location spot…..

4pm CHECK-IN BEGINS:

Must go to Check-in on 8th

and Cherry Hts. Rd (behind

Goodwill),Locate a Kiwanis

Person with a VEST and CLIP

BOARD—they will give you

your numbers. Place Num-

ber so that people on the

Left/Right of you may see

your number visibly.

5pm JUDGING

For those that want to be

judged at your location

spot. LIGHTS ON.

6pm Parade Begins.

Route: Begins at West 6th &

Webber. East on 6th, which

becomes West 3rd Through

downtown, left on

Madison, left on West 2nd

Street, Parade ends at The

Dalles Area Chamber of

Commerce.

*Following, please join in for Hot Cocoa, Caroling, Tree Lighting and Santa! Tree Lighting and Santa!

5pm - Judging will take place during the Parade Line-up and Ribbons Awarded. We will also announce

the winners at the Tree Lighting Ceremony, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce

There are no specific categories for Ribbons Judging will be based on the following criteria:

Interpretation/Presentation of the theme 40% of score

Lights Used Creatively 30% of score

Originality 30% of score

There will be 3 Judges, They will begin Judging at 5pm. Be prepared to demonstrate your stuff for them!

3 categories of Ribbons: Floats, Walking Groups and Equestrian (1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners).

IF you are planning on handing out candy for the Parade, it was suggested that you please consider refrain-

ing from CANDY and use NON-CANDY Hand-outs instead.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat On the Air with

Gorge Country Media 7am

Y102, 103.1, KLCK 1400

Every Monday

1 Government Affairs 7am BBQ Restaurant

Ribbon Cutting

Luna Designs 5:15 pm

2

Ribbon Cutting Breezway Boutique Antiques and Gifts

5:15 pm

3

4 5

Ribbon Cutting West 2nd Street

Market 5:15 pm

6

7 Ambassador Meeting

7:00am

Wired with The Chamber

7 to 9 am Kainos Coffee


Ribbon Cutting Niemo Designs

5:15 pm

9 Power Breakfast CGCC

Cafeteria “Turn Heads and

Attract Customers” 7:00 am

10

11

12 Food, Art , and

Wine Committee Chamber, 9 am

Ribbon Cutting Murphy’s Muddy

Mutts 9:30 am

Veteran’s Day Parade 11:00 am

13 History & Heritage

Chamber, 9am

Events Committee 12pm

14 Wired with

The Chamber 7 to 9 am

Kainos Coffee

US Capitol Christmas Tree Visit—City Hall

9 to 10 am


16 Deadline to turn in “Oregon Is Magic”

Coloring Page Contest.

And Parade Entries for Starlight Parade

17

18 19 Morning Show

103.9 KACI

8:35 am

KODL Coffeebreak

10-11am

20

21 Wired with


Kainos Coffee

Exec Board 3: 30– 5pm

22

23 Starlight Parade and

Community Tree Lighting

6pm

24

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27 Coffee Connections

Rotary Club at Bargeway Pub 7:30 - 8:30am

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November 2018

Chamber is Closed for Thanksgiving

US Capitol Christmas Tree Visit—City Hall

9 to 10 am

Community Tree

Why I Love The Dalles

To enter the Coloring Contest: 1. Color this page, 2. Fill out the following information and 3. Submit it to one of the following locations by November 16th: Wonder Works Children’s Museum, Cousins Restaurant, The Dalles Area Chamber, Wasco County Library, or Columbia Gorge Discovery Center.

The contest will run from October 27 until November 16. The submitted page is your entry into the contest. We will draw for the winner on November 23 at the Community Tree Lighting with Santa! (approximately 7:00pm). There will be prizes for 3 contest. All coloring page entries will be displayed in the windows of the JC Penney Building in downtown The Dalles until November 21. If you have any questions please call our office: 541-296-2231.

Neither Travel Oregon nor the Oregon Cultural Trust are responsible for or associated with this contest, the contest activities, prizes, or contest determinations.

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Business of the Month

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�e small business of the month program is designed to recognize the dedication, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit displayed by small businesses within �e Dalles community. �e 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 NW Natural, as our 2018 Business of the Year, to select the Business of the Month.

�e business is selected based on their quality of customer service, willingness to go above and beyond, and overall impact in our community.

�e Holidays are just around the corner. With that comes celebrations, gi� giving, new years and time to celebrate with friends and family. What better way to celebrate your team members, customers, or family by connecting with the November business of the month- Patti Blagg with Spartan Promotional Group. Patti can supply you with full service promotional products whether engraved, screen or pad printing, embroidery and so much more. Patti personally works with you to come up with a creative solution to your needs. �ink family reunion/ gatherings, customer giveaway’s, or employee awards or gi�s. Patti isn’t all business, in her spare time she promotes the Mid-Columbia Community Concert Association (MCCCA) where she coordinates award winning musical talent brought to �e Dalles. You may have heard of Dancing with the Gorge Stars which is also orchestrated by MCCCA. For more info go to, midcolumbiacommunityconcerts.org Contact Patti for your next creative need at [email protected]. Remember happy employees equal happy customers, all of which can improve your bottom line.

2938 E. 2nd St.The Dalles, ORExit 87, Off I-84

541-298-5051

Open Daily 10AM-9PMOpen Until 10pm Summer

Phone-in orders welcome.


"Oregon Is Magic" Mural

�e Dalles Area Chamber is proud to be a part of an amazing community that, in only a few short months and with lots of help from many partners, managed to bring a little bit of exceptional art and that special Oregon Slightly Exaggerated magic to �e Dalles.

Elizabeth Keenen, Regional Specialist for the Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge, called our o�ce about a new Travel Oregon campaign titled ‘�e Oregon Mural Trail’. Keenen made us aware that there were detailed criteria we had to meet to host the mural and we would be one of seven cities in Oregon to host a mural. A�er working with Travel Oregon for over several years we knew that a campaign like this one would be well supported �nancially and widely marketed, so we said YES! We knew that the impact of a project such as this could have an extremely positive impact on our community.

�rough the Forest’, a nonpro�t organization, contacted us to begin the process of �rst locating a building. We worked with the newly formed Mural Society, Fort Dalles Displays and Mayor Stephen Lawrence, as to the location, size, and picture. Our �rst two attempts to �nd a building that matched the criteria were unsuccessful. But as they say, third time’s a charm! �e Leeland Property Building, owned by Je� and Lori Stiles, met all requirements! Each of the communities had a couple of scenes to choose from for their mural and worked with Travel Oregon, Fort Dalles Displays, and Mayor Lawrence to �nd a scene that best represented our area. All the scenes were from the Travel Oregon Campaign “Oregon Slightly Exaggerated’ short video that went viral globally. Once a scene was agreed on then the work began!

Travel Oregon contracted with Blaine Fontana early on to be the artist for the mural in �e Dalles. It

was perfect timing as Blaine was already in the area and was busy revealing his talent and artwork on the old Petty John building with the new mural ‘�e Valley Gorge Hub’.

On Saturday, October 27, Travel Oregon, TDACC and our partners hosted a Community Celebration and Ribbon Cutting for the mural. Mayor Stephen Lawrence; Elizabeth Keenen; and Todd Davidson, CEO for Travel Oregon, all attended and presented at the celebration. �e Dalles Lions volunteered to prepare a pancake breakfast for the crowd and DJ-E provided some dancing, toe-tapping, tunes to help the festivities. �e festivities even included the release of a special limited-edition golden ra�er charm for our ‘Sunsational Charm Trail’. Todd Davidson said during his presentation to the audience “I want to call out a special thank you to �e Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce and Lisa Farquharson. Your help, support and enthusiasm for this project has made this a truly special community project”. It was a wonderful day in which several agencies stood united in front of the mural and cut the ribbon with the giant scissors.

We cannot thank Travel Oregon enough for the �nancial and market awareness that this campaign will bring to �e Dalles and the surrounding area. �e number of times �e Dalles has already been mentioned by Travel Oregon’s campaign and other news agencies, since the press release from Travel Oregon has been o� the charts!!!!!

�e Dalles Area Chamber just wants to say THANK YOU to all those who helped make this happen!

Be sure to check out Travel Oregon’s new website, OregonMuralTrail.com


October Ribbon Cuttings

�e Last Days of Jesus, Inc.Check us out on Facebook!

Columbia Veterinary Hospital4330 Rivertrail Way, �e Dalles

(541) 296-5059www.columbiavet-hospital.com

Flow Yoga, Barre, & Fitness402 East 2nd Street, �e Dalles

(541) 386-9642www.�owhoodriver.com

Valley of Hope, LLC�e Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce

(541) 980-7279

�e Dalles & Miyoshi City would like to celebrate our 30yrs of friendship with the unveiling of our Sister Cities Bench and Tree dedication at �e Dalles Dam Visitor Center.. “A circle is

round, it has no end; that is how long I want to be your friend.” ~author unknown


November Ribbon Cuttings

Member Anniversaries

Luna DesignsNovember 1st, 5:15 pm

�e Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce�e Dalles, OR 97058

(541) 769-0323www.lunades.com

Breezway AntiquesNovember 2nd, 5:15 pm

313 East 2nd Street�e Dalles, OR 97058

(541) 296-5079

West 2nd Street MarketHattenhauer Distributing Co.

November 5th, 5:15 pm1433 W. 2nd Street

�e Dalles, OR 97058541-769-0617

www.hattenhauerdistributing.com

Niemo Design November 8th, 5:15 pm

�e Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce�e Dalles, OR 97058

(541) 769-0323Facebook Page

Murphy's Muddy MuttsNovember 12th, 9:30 am

602 East 2nd Street�e Dalles, OR97058

(208) 316-1372

Happy 11 years to Weinstien PR!

Westwind Gallery Frames up 30 Years in Business!

2 Dogs Plumbing has piped in 10 years in �e Dalles!

Would you like to schedule a ribbon cutting ceremony for your business?

Contact the Chamber to schedule. (541) 296-2231 or

[email protected]


Member Focus

Lilos BBQ has partnered with Opportunity Connections to o�er

lunchtime Delivery service in �e Dalles. Starting on November 1st, delivery will be availabe for lunch only within the city limits. No need to worry about being to busy to pick up Hulu Chicken, Opporthinity connections to the rescue!

HEALTH FOUNDATION OFFERS $5,000 “AREA OF GREATEST NEED” GRANT

�e Mid-Columbia Health Foundation is o�ering their “Area of Greatest Need” Grant which is available to non-pro�t programs that improve health in the communities of Wasco, Hood River, Sherman, Klickitat, Wheeler and Gilliam Counties. �e grant is awarded once per year with funding of up to $5,000 for qualifying non-pro�ts. Recent grant recipients include Windy River Gleaners and Columbia Gorge Pregnancy Resource Centers. Non-pro�t organizations interested in applying for the Area of Greatest Need Grant should email [email protected] or call 541-296-7545. �e application can also be found online at www.mcmc.net/mchf. Proposals are now being accepted with a deadline of December 20, 2018.

Cruise Ship Schedule

Arrival Date Ship Name Arrival Time Greet Time Depart TimeThursday, Nov 1 *S.S. Legacy 6:30am 8:30am 6:00pmFriday, Nov 2 Queen of the West 8:30am 8:30am Saturday 7:00amSaturday, Nov 3 American Pride 12:00pm 1.30pm 6:00pmThursday, Nov 8 S.S. Legacy 6:30am 8:30am 6:00pmFriday, Nov 9 American Empress 6:00am 8:15am 6:00pmWednesday, Nov 14 American Empress 8:00pm Thursday 8:30am Thursday 7:00pmThursday, Nov 15 * S.S. Legacy 6:00am 8:30am 6:00pmSunday, Nov 18 American Empress 8:00pm Monday 8:30am Monday 7:00pmSunday, Nov 25 American Empress 3:00am 8:30am 7:00pm* Ship is docking at the Marina

Arrival Date Ship Name Arrival Time Greet Time Depart TimeSaturday, Dec. 1 American Empress 3:00am Sunday 8:15am Monday, Dec 3* Ship is docking at the Marina

Cruise Ship Schedule for November 2018

Cruise Ship Schedule for December 2018

404 West Second Street • The Dalles, OR 97058(541) 296-2231

www.thedalleschamber.com

Affiliated with:• Associated Oregon Industries• Oregon State Chamber of Commerce• Oregon Festivals and Events Association• Travel Oregon• Columbia Gorge Visitors Association• Oregon Tour & Travel Alliance• Columbia Gorge Arts & Culture Alliance• US Chamber of Commerce• Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives• Western Association of Chamber Executives

Business After Hours

Coffee Connections

Power Breakfast

No Business A�er Hours in November

�e Dalles Rotary Club at Bargeway Pub

1535 Bargeway Rd., �e Dalles, Oregon Tuesday, November 27th, 7:30 to 8:30 am

Friday, November 9th, 2018 @ 7:00 amCGCC Cafeteria Bldg. 1

"Turn Heads and Attract Customers"Presented by Lisa Farquharson and

Rick Leibowitz with a Local Business Owners Panel

$10 includes breakfast

�is event is open to everyone. Please RSVP by 11/7/18

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