A Message from the President - Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce

Trade Winds
DECEMBER, 2011 VOLUME 27 ISSUE
LINCOLN CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER
LINCOLN CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 4039 NW LOGAN RD. LINCOLN CITY 541-994-3070 • WWW.LCCHAMBER.COM
Inside
Chamber News
Operation Christmas Spirit 2
Perserverance 2
Unemployment Estimates 2
Minimum Wage 2
Hispanic Population Growth 2
Phony BBB 3
Chamber Lunch 3
Super Auction II 5
Committee News
Ambassadors 4
Business After Hours 4
Ribbon Cuttings 4
Angels Anonymous Holiday Ball 4
Dorchester House 3
Government Affairs Committee 5
Other News/Information
Board of Directors 5
Volunteer Buzz 5
Calendar of Events 6
Chamber Chat 3
Message from the President 1
Message from the Executive Director 1
Commercial Vacancies 5
Lincoln City
Chamber of Commerce
Mission Statement
The Chamber shall strengthen the identity
and enhance the image of our business
community, enabling businesses to grow
and prosper by serving as a unified voice
and providing service to its membership.
A Message from the President
As we begin to enter another beautiful winter on
the Oregon Coast I would just like to say that I hope
everyone now has a copy of the Lincoln City Chamber
of Commerce membership directory very close
to your phone. I know that with this small change in
habit (if it is for you) we will all find much success.
We at the Chamber are very excited about the
prospects of a successful and busy 2012. With many
events and workshops full of education and fun, new
ideas and returning annual plans, we believe that
2012 will certainly be a year for renewed growth
and opportunity for the Chamber office as well as
the membership.
With much optimism and enthusiasm, I would like
to say thank you for all that you have done to support
your Chamber in 2011 and we look forward to your
continued support in 2012.
Happy holidays and best wishes for you and your
loved ones.
~ Bob Scull, Mo’s Restaurants
Welcome New Members
Tranquil Solutions is owned and operated by Theresa
Long. She is a licensed massage therapist in the state
of Oregon. She is a very compassionate and nurturing
person who has a strong desire to assist people in their
goals to be happier, healthier individuals. Through listening
while observing body language and movements,
she is able to make assessments that may help her clients
move freely and painlessly.
Theresa takes your health and well-being very seriously
and is dedicated to your needs. She believes
that the simple yet powerful action of touch can have
a profound impact on a person.
A Message from the Executive Director
Gratitude brings Giving
This particular time of year is always an introspective
one for me. Celebrating Thanksgiving with family
and loved ones allows me to slow down and truly
reflect on the many great things/people that are in my
life. And then I begin preparations for the “giving”
season – Christmas. And, yes, I am one of those who
wait to shop at the last minute.
This year is not any different, but by being the
Executive Director of the Lincoln City Chamber of
Commerce I have so much more to be grateful for
which spurs me to give more. Let me explain.
I love what I do. I am inspired daily by the passion,
drive, and commitment of our members and our community.
I have the opportunity to witness, on a regular
basis, the connections the Lincoln City Chamber
of Commerce is able to facilitate. I have seen new
businesses being embraced by established ones in an
offer of support. I get to participate in collaborative
efforts to address the needs of our business community.
I have met the most phenomenal people who
have chosen to work, live, raise their families, and
engage in the livability of Lincoln City. I am grateful
to be here and do what I do. And from that I strive
to be a good steward. In recognition of all of your
efforts I continue to look for ways the chamber can
give you the support and services you need. And I
do this with the support of our office manager and
volunteers, the Board of Directors, and you!
As we near the end of 2011 it’s exciting to revisit
the opportunities the chamber has given our members
to participate. From facilitating the beginning
of the Lincoln City Young Professionals, to offering
Free Social Media classes (Spring & Fall), taking on
the Great Oregon Coast Garage Sales, hosting our
first Roundtable Series – Make $$ - Save $$, creating
a new event and fundraiser the Artober Brewfest, not
to mention our Chamber Lunch Forums with quality
speakers, monthly Business After Hours, Ribbon
Cuttings and other celebrations. There are also the
committees that offer our members the opportunity
to support and drive the Chamber into the future
while also promoting their own business.
I look forward to 2012 and the many opportunities
that we, the Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce,
can give you to support you, your business, and our
community.
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
~Linda Roy, Executive Director
Those who say it cannot be done
Should get out of the way of those doing it.
~ Anonymous
This is a Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce publication produced by the News-Times.
All content was provided by the Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce.

Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce News
November 11, 2011 – Planning for Operation Christmas Spirit, the giant community
Christmas dinner held on December 25 is well under way.
For the second year Chinook Winds staff, with the support of Chinook Winds
Casino Resort, has volunteered to coordinate the event which once again will be
held at the Lincoln City Community Center on Christmas Day. Sponsors for this
year’s dinner are Chinook Winds Casino Resort, Oregon Coast Today and the Lincoln
City Community Center.
As a community it’s time to once again pull together to make this event happen.
Any and all help is appreciated. An hour or two of your time is all that is required
to make someone’s Christmas brighter. Volunteers are needed in all areas including
greeters, bussers, servers, preparation, dishwashers and clean-up from 9am to
4pm on Christmas Day.
New blankets, sleeping bags, hats and gloves will be collected to help provide
warmth to those in need during what promises to be an extra cold winter on the
Oregon Coast. They can be dropped off at Chinook Winds Golf Course Aces Bar
& Grill, Chinook Winds Casino Resort Marketing Department, the Historic Anchor
Inn, KBCH, North Lincoln Sanitary, Kenny’s IGA North or Kenny’s IGA South
Labor Force and Unemployment
Estimates
Lincoln County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 10.3 percent in
October, unchanged from the previous month (10.3%). One year earlier it was
10.9 percent. The unemployment rate for Lincoln County was higher than the
statewide rate (9.5%) and higher than the national rate (9.0%). Total employment
dropped by 570 to 21,186 and the estimated number of people unemployed
decreased by 6 to 2,162. Total employment was 185 more than one year before
and the number of people unemployed was down by 220 over the year. ~ from
Worksource Oregon – Employment Department
Percent
Operation Christmas Spirit
and the Little Antique Mall, starting the week of Thanksgiving, and at the Community
Center on Christmas Day.
For those individuals that love to bake, desserts are needed and welcomed.
If you would like to contribute a dessert, please drop it off at the community
center any time after 8am on Christmas Day.
This annual dinner that was created by Betty Fry several years ago feeds
people that might otherwise have a bleak and hungry holiday. Families and
individuals come together to celebrate with Santa for the kids, Christmas music
and dinner with all the trimmings. Santa will be making his appearance from
11am to 1pm and dinner will be served between 10am and 3pm to an anticipated
500 to 600 people this year. Whether you are among those who help with the
dinner, or those that enjoy the meal, it’s a meaningful time for all.
For further information or to volunteer your time, your resources, and/or
your help contact Monica Logan 541-921-1468 or Heather Hatton 541-996-
5766. Those who would like to deliver meals to those who are in need, or know
someone who should be on the delivery list, please contact George McGraw at
541-994-7731.
Perseverance: A History of African Americans in
Oregon’s Marion and Polk Counties
A new publication on the history of African Americans in Marion and Polk counties,
Perseverance, will be the subject of a presentation at the North Lincoln County
Historical Museum in recognition of Black History month.
Since the beginning, even before the wagon trains, African Americans have
played an essential part in building Oregon. In Marion and Polk counties, they
overcame the obstacles of wilderness, prejudice, and isolation, helping to create a
vibrant community. They have often been left out of the paintings and statues, but
Perseverance brings you many of their names and describes the ways they have
made history, taking their rightful place among pioneers past and present in the
Willamette Valley.
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Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
Oregon
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Perseverance was published by a group called the Oregon Northwest Black Pioneers
to shed light on the little known history of African Americans in Oregon.
Willie Richardson, chair of ONWBP, and her vice-chair, Gwen Carr, will conduct
the hour-long program. This free presentation will take place at 1 PM on Saturday,
February 25 at the museum, located at 4907 SW HWY 101 in Lincoln City. Museum
admission is also free, thanks to a grant from the City of Lincoln City. For
more information contact Anne Hall, 541, 996-6614.
Date & Time: Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 1 PM
Location: 4907 SW HWY 101 in Lincoln City
Contact: Anne Hall 541-996-6614
Oregon’s Minimum Wage Will
Rise to $8.80 Per Hour in 2012
Oregon’s minimum wage rate will increase to $8.80 per hour on January 1, 2012.
The state’s minimum wage is linked to inflation and will rise 30 cents pr hour or 3.5
percent. Oregon’s minimum wage has been set at $8.50 per hour since January 1,
2011.
Oregon had the second-highest state minimum wage in 2011, behind Washington.
Oregon’s 2012 rate will remain lower than Washington’s minimum ($9.04 per hour
as of January 1, 2012) but above the federal minimum wage rate, which rose to $7.25
per hour on July 24, 2009 and has stayed there since.
Oregon’s Hispanic Population Growth: Higher Than
National Average, Lower Than Some Neighbors
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Oregon’s Hispanic population grew by 63 Percent
from 2000 to 2010. This is a faster growth rate than the national average of 43 percent in that
time period, but lower than some of its neighbors. Nevada had the highest growth rate at 82
percent, while California grew below the national average at 28 percent. Even though California’s
growth rate was the lowest, it still had the highest net gain of Hispanics (3,047,000)
which is a bigger gain than the other four states combined (886,000).
Weekly Business Tip from SCORE Chapter 0460
Greetings! Customers like you
make doing business a real pleasure.
This Weeks Business Tip is: Train
your staff (if you have any) to be
ALWAYS helpful, courteous, and
knowledgeable. Do it yourself or
hire someone to train them. Talk to
them about good customer service
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and what it is (and isn’t) regularly.
Most importantly, give every member
of your staff enough information
and power to make those small
customer-pleasing decisions, so they
never have to say, “I don’t know, but
so-and-so will be back at...”

Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce News
PHONY BBB COMPLAINT EMAIL HITS
BUSINESSES NATIONWIDE
Locally and nationally, businesses
are reporting questionable
complaint notices disguised
as official Better Business Bureau
correspondence. Phishing
emails—which prominently
feature BBB’s name and logo—
indicate that businesses have
received BBB complaints and
must respond by clicking on enclosed
links or attachments.
Locally, BBB serving Alaska,
Oregon and Western Washington
has received dozens of reports of
these fake complaint notices.
Emails appear to come from
fraudulent copy-cat senders:
“risk@bbb.org,” “alert@bbb.
org” and “service@bbb.org.”
Enclosed is a link that appears
to go to bbb.org, but instead, it
directs users to an illegitimate
Web address—which may cause
viruses on recipients’ computers.
•Do not click links, open attachments
or reply to suspicious
emails.
•If links or attachments were
accessed, delete emails and run
virus scans on computers immediately.
•Report fraudulent emails at
bbb.org/scam/report-a-scam.
While Better Business Bureau
does notify businesses of real
complaints by mail, email and
fax, contact BBB locally to verify
legitimacy.
Better Business Bureau serving
Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington:
Working to advance marketplace
trust, BBB is a neutral notfor-profit
organization supported by
BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB
provides ethical business standards,
BBB Business Reviews, Charity
Reviews, complaint handling, marketplace
events and tips. For more
information, contact BBB or visit
bbb.org.
The Chamber’s November Lunch Forum
The Chamber’s November Lunch Forum was held November 11th at the Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy 101, and was catered by Mo’s Restaurant, serving their fabulous
Bouillabaisse! Sponsored by Oregon Beach House Rentals, the event featured Betsy Henderson from the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Lincoln County or CASA.
Christmas at the
Dorchester House!
Santa Claus will be arriving at the Dorchester
House on his Fire Truck, Friday, December
9th at 6:00pm. Hot Chocolate & A
Slice of Pie. Don’t forget your camera for
pictures with Santa. Celebrate Christmas
at the Dorchester House! 2701 NW Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR 97367 ~541-994-7175~
Betsy Henderson enjoys Mo’s famous bouillabaisse before addressing
the membership.
Chamber Chat
Monday mornings 8:30am to 9:00am
(Now available on podcast at www.kbch.com) Where else can you get one-half hour of FREE air time on the
radio promoting your business? We would like to thank (THANK YOU!) KBCH AM 1400 for providing this
opportunity to the Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce.
Monday, Dec. 5, 2011
MOJO Coffee
Jessica
Monday, Dec. 12, 2011
Let There Be Art
Kaline Klaas & Suzanne Allen
Monday, Dec. 19, 2011
North Lincoln Sanitary
Gretchen Ammerman
Contact the Chamber office at 541 994-3070 or email:
info@lcchamber.com
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CHAMBER
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Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce Committee News
The Ambassador committee
has been busy with Business
After Hours and ribbon cuttings.
Our November Business
After Hours was a fun
event at the Northwest Business
Center, hosted by Bryan
P. Fitzsimmons, CPA, Andrews
& Cramer, LLC, American
Family Insurance, Edward
Jones, and Premier Title.
There were lots of fun raffle
Our Committees - Ambassadors
prizes and good food too!
As this newsletter
goes to print,
we are planning
a ribbon cutting
at the Siletz Bay
Buffet at Chinook
Winds Casino Resort,
on Tuesday,
November 29th,
to celebrate their
remodel. We are looking forward
to sampling the new
food items.
On December
9th
at 6:00 pm
we understand
that
Santa will
be arriving
at The
Dorchester
House and we will be there
to help the children pose for
pictures with Santa and to collect
food for the canned food
drive. This is a fun tradition
when the residents of The
Dorchester House get to see
the children tell Santa what
they want him to bring this
year.
We are also looking forward
to the Grand Opening of Tranquil
Solutions on December
15th and will be there for the
ribbon cutting.
The Ambassador committee
meets on the 2nd Tuesday of
each month at 7:45 am. Give
the Chamber office, or Susan
Wahlke (at 541-992-5572), a
call to find out the location of
our next meeting.
Susan Wahlke
Andrews & Cramer, LLC
Ambassador Chair
Business After Hours
The Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours was
held Thursday, Nov. 17 at the NW Business Center, 2015 NW 39th
Street in Lincoln City. From 5:30-7:00 p.m., guests enjoyed a progressive-style
“dinner,” enjoying beverages, bistro-style food, desserts and
coffee as they visited each different business offices.
The five businesses within the NW Business Center are American
Family Insurance; Andrews & Cramer, LLC; Bryan P. Fitzsimmons,
CPA; Edward Jones and Premier Title of Oregon.
Ribbon Cuttings
The Ambassadors held a special ribbon-cutting for the newly remodeled Siletz Bay
Buffet in the Chinook Winds Casino Resort, Tuesday, November 29th.
The Thirteenth Annual Angels Anonymous
Holiday Ball
Linda decorates a Tree for
the Chamber’s contribution to
The Twelfth Annual Angels
Anonymous Holiday Ball,
Saturday, December 3rd,
from 5:30 p.m. until midnight
at Chinook Winds Casino
Resort. Angels Anonymous,
a non-profit foundation, provides
immediate and basic
services to those in need from
Depoe Bay to Rose Lodge.
The program helps those in
need who have exhausted
every other avenue of assistance
to meet basic short-term
needs. It’s anonymous and a
one-time only helping hand
extended to residents of north
Lincoln County. For more information,
call Roger Robertson
at (541) 992-4625.
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Board Of Directors:
President, Bob Scull (541) 996-2535
Mo’s Restaurant
Vice Pres., Michael Smith (541) 994-9778
US Bank
Pres. Elect, Lori Arce-Torres (541) 994-7000
American Family Insurance
Sec./Treas., Lynn Nelson (541) 994-2111
NW Natural
Ext/8530
Immediate Past Pres., Linda Hurley
Bank of the West (541) 996-2143
Diane Flansburg (541) 994-8430
Voyager Travel & Cruises
Larry Garrison
Windermere DCP (541) 764-3323
Teresa Simmons
Chinook Winds Casino (541) 996-5815
Don Williams (541) 994-6100
Nelscott Cafe
Committee Chairs:
Ambassadors Chair:
Susan Wahlke, Andrews & Cramer, LLC
Lori Arce-Torres, American Family Ins.
(Board Liaison)
Education Committee Chair:
Dick Plummer, Pacific Retreats Vac. Rntls.
Diane Flansburg, Voyager Travel &
Cruises (Board Liaison)
Business Development Committee:
Rosie Sufficool, Roundtable Series
Joy Wilson, Economic Development
Bob Scull, Mo’s Restaurant (Board Liaison)
Government Affairs Committee:
Don Williams, Nelscott Café (Board Liaison)
Staff:
Executive Director: Linda Roy
Office Manager: Nonni Augustine
Chamber Office Volunteers:
Jeanne Back
Mary Bennett
Dawn Bredimus
Judy Chilcutt
Kem Morrow
Rosalie Smith
Carole Snow
Judith Thompson
Chamber Office
4039 NW Logan Rd.
Lincoln City, OR 97367
Phone 541-994-3070
Fax 541-994-8339
E-mail: info@lcchamber.com
Website: www.lcchamber.com
Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce Committee News
Notes from Nonni: What’s the Green Arrow?
When you’ve been looking through our website, have you ever wondered what that little green arrow-looking symbol by the Facebook
and Twitter badge in the top right corner does?
If you click on it, a little window will open up with these words: “Copy the code below and paste it directly into the code of your site!”
Then in a smaller box below are the magic words that, once placed in the code of your website, will allow an image of the Chamber’s logo
to be visible on your website. It will be an active link back to our website. Just copy and paste!
Why would you want such a thing on your website?
First, it will help increase your website’s activity rating by increasing the referral options on your page for each visitor to your page.
Secondly, the image of our Chamber displayed on your website, indicates to the public that you are a member, that you support the goals
and ideals of the Chamber of Commerce. This is important to many shoppers/visitors looking for a trustworthy source.
In this age of trying to maximize advertising efforts, any little bit helps. Try this little trick!
Super Auction II: The Sequel
The Super Auction returns! ~ Only slightly altered. We anticipate an all live webcast in the Spring for this year’s super auction. So
plan your participation now. In the next few months you will be contacted by an Auction representative, so be thinking about the level of
response that matches your desire to join in. Just like in previous years, all contributors will receive recognition on air, on the web and in
print. If your company is putting together a budget for next year, keep this event in mind. Now is the time to tap your vendors to see what
resources are available to them on your behalf! If your tax situation could benefit from some ad expense, please keep the Super Auction
in mind. We have begun collecting sponsorships already! We know the holidays are busy and challenging times, but wanted to get the
word out. If you would like to be an auctioneer or help in any other capacity, please contact the Chamber.
Commercial Property Vacancies
Property
Type Address Sq. Ft. Rent/Sale Price
Contact
Name Business Name Phone #
Retail/Office 800 SE Hwy 101 3,000 $2,500 Bruce Polvi
The Electronic
Superstore 541-921-8584
Retail/Office 800 SE Hwy 101 1,000 $800 Bruce Polvi
The Electronic
Superstore 541-921-8584
4 - Office
Spaces 800 SE Hwy 101 Varied $225-$350Bruce Polvi
The Electronic
Superstore 541-921-8584
Mark
Office Suite 2604 NE Hwy 101 850 m/l $725 Neighorn Real Estate 100, Inc 541-994-2100
Retail 1316 NE Hwy 101
1,625 m/l Plus
storage
Mark
$1,500 Neighorn Real Estate 100, Inc 541-994-2100
Office Suite 2600 NE Hwy 101 2,000
Mark
$2,000 Neighorn Real Estate 100, Inc 541-994-2100
Office Suite 2600 NE Hwy 101 1,000
Mark
$1,000 Neighorn Real Estate 100, Inc 541-994-2100
200-1000 in
Mark
Office Room 2600 NE Hwy 101 combinations $250-1,000 neg. Neighorn Real Estate 100, Inc 541-994-2100
Lincoln City Realty,
Office/Retail 1307 NW 15th St. 378 $49,000 Mike Roy LLC 541-992-1683
Volunteer Buzz
Ho-Ho-Ho! It’s that festive time of year again and we’re all rushing about doing our holiday shopping, planning menus, sending
greeting cards, donating to our favorite charities, and attending many holiday events and galas. WAIT! Before you get
caught up in all the fervor, take a moment to think about how your holiday shopping can benefit your city, your friends, and your
fellow business people by shopping locally. Not only do you save ga$ and time, but we have such a wide array of shopping available
right here in our own community. Keep your dollars local and buy USA. Support your neighbor! Support your America!
SHOP LOCAL, BUY USA!!!
~ Jeanne Back
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Chamber Chat
8:30 am
Mojo Coffee
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Lunch Forum
Salishan
Sponsored by
Nelscott Café
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Chamber Chat
8:30 am
Let There Be Arts
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Board of Directors
Meeting
4:30 pm
OCCC
Ambassador
Committee Meeting
7:45 am
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No Business After
Hours
Ribbon Cutting
Tranquil Solutions
Time-TBA
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Chamber Chat
8:30 am
N. Lincoln SanitarySrv
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No Lunch Forum
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Chamber Office
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LINCOLN CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER
A Message from the President
LINCOLN CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 4039 NW LOGAN RD. LINCOLN CITY 541-994-3070 • WWW.LCCHAMBER.COM
Chamber News
Artober Brewfest 2
What you can get from,
do for, your chamber…
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Weekly SCORE update 2
Establishing Credibility on the Internet 3
Save Energy in cooler weather 3
Commercial Property Vacancies 3
Committee News
Ambassadors 4
Business After Hours 4
Ribbon Cuttings 4
Business Development Committee 4
Education Committee 5
Government Affairs Committee 5
Other News/Information
Board of Directors 5
Volunteer Buzz 5
Calendar of Events 7
Chamber Chat 6
Message from the President 1
Notes from Nonni 6
Lincoln City
Chamber of Commerce
Mission Statement
The Chamber shall strengthen the identity
and enhance the image of our business
community, enabling businesses to grow
and prosper by serving as a unified voice
and providing service to its membership.
This is a Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce publication produced by the News-Times.
All content was provided by the Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce.
This month we will all see, as chamber members,
the distribution of our 2011-2012 Lincoln City
Chamber of Commerce Member Directory. Our Executive
Director, Linda Roy and many of our chamber
members have worked very hard making sure
they have published what is one of our most valuable
assets we can utilize as chamber members. After living
with my directory in place of the local phone
book for the past several years, I have felt the need
to pass on how the majority of our membership gains
tremendous value from our directory.
I operate a business, just as many of you do, that
requires local services on a regular basis, including
plumbers, electricians, printers, contractors, banks,
and every other service that you could imagine a
large restaurant would need (and there are so many).
The services that are required for this single business
total into the thousands, if not tens of thousands,
of dollars every year. In the past, with just
the phone book, our products and services were not
always local, and I wasn’t always sure whether they
were Chamber members or not.
After making sure that my Chamber Directory
was my first resource for products and vendors, I’ve
not only found that I am able to support the local
economy more, I am also able to work with chamber
members first, and network with those who might be
more inclined to patronize my business as well. Using
our Chamber Directory keeps money in Lincoln
City, helps build local relationships, and definitely
adds to the strength and value of OUR Lincoln City
Chamber of Commerce.
So as you all receive your Lincoln City Chamber
of Commerce Business Directory 2011-2012,
move over that local phone book, plant your Directory
squarely on your desk, and support your fellow
chamber members. From personal experience I can
promise that you will be happy you did.
Welcome New Members
Since our last issue, we have had several businesses
join us:
Sea Gypsy Rentals, LLC is a group of Sea Gypsy
condominium owners who continue to rent their
vacation homes to guests and managed and represented
by Troy Foster. Inquiries and reservations are
through the website www.seagypsyrentals.com or by
phone at 503.208.5409 or by e-mail at seagypsyrentals@gmail.com.
Behemoth, LLC, represented by John Forse, was
formed in 2005 for the purpose of organizing and
running the ‘Nelscott Reef Big Wave Classic,’ which
is a surfing contest that is one of many on the ‘Big
Wave World Tour’ with stops in Chile, Peru, Mexico
and Oregon. The Classic is the longest continuously
running big wave contest in the world and last year
featured the biggest waves ever surfed in competition.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Behemoth,
LLC at (541) 992 5998 or visit the website at http//
nelscottreef.com.
Reach For Success, a consulting firm specializing
in Small Business Development, marketing and
Transitional Counseling is one of the newest members
of the Lincoln City Chamber or Commerce.
With more than 30 years of experience, Rosie
Sufficool, owner said, “Reach for Success offers a
variety of consulting services including: small business
development, public relations and marketing
services.”
Support Your
Local Chamber
~ Bob Scull, Mo’s Restaurants
The company also offers transitional counseling
services helping clients to develop their business
and personal lives to their fullest potential.
“When disaster strikes your computer, Calldan
Computer Services, serving the Oregon coast in
Tillamook and Lincoln Counties since 2009.” Dan
Hodges offers a myriad of solutions--onsite, offsite
or remote—for your computer needs. Repair, installation
or maintenance on your inhouse system, plus
web hosting and email service are available. Call
him at 503 956 7191 or email dan@calldan.info.
Halvorson-Mason Corporation, with Mindy
Hall as our chamber representative, stands out as
one of the best Custom Home Builders in Oregon.
Halvorson-Mason Construction has designed and
built homes for over 51 years in the Lincoln County,
Oregon area. “When you select Halvorson - Mason
as your custom builder, you will be choosing an experienced,
dedicated team of professionals you will
enjoy working with to build your quality custom
home.”
Chad Ulrich will be representing Bank of America.
“We’re lending, investing, and giving to help
fuel the economy” BOA is an American multinational
banking and financial services corporation. In
2010, Forbes listed Bank of America as the 3rd biggest
company in the world.
Please welcome these new chamber members to
our business community.
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