WHAT’S INSIDEResources ............................... 02

Economic Impact .................. 03

From the Board ...................... 04

New Members ........................ 05

Business of the Month ......... 06

Ribbon Cuttings June .......... 07

Gorge Works News ................ 08

Blue Bus....................................09

The Dalles Art Center ............ 10

Cruise Ship Schedule ............. 11

Networking and Events ........ 12

Member Focus ....................... 13

Business Tips .......................... 14

Community Events ................ 15

MISSIONSTATEMENT

To provide value to our members

through advocacy and leadership,

promoting a vigorous economic

climate for business, community,

tourism and education.

A U G U S T 2019

www.TheDallesChamber.com

R E S O U R C E S 2NEWSLETTER

AUGUST 2019

INVESTORSDIAMONDGoogle

PLATINUMMid Columbia Medical CenterFred Meyer

GOLDHire ElectricU-Haul Co. of OregonCity of MoroThe Gorge Business News

SILVERBlue Barn & RV Park Inc.

Blue Zones Project – The Dalles

Brown Roofing Company

Camp’s Plumbing

Campbell Phillips PC

Cheri Belander Real Estate

City of The Dalles

Columbia Gorge Community College

Cousins Country Inn

Discover Rentals

Ellson Heating, AC, & Duct

Gorge Athletic Clubs

Gorge Outfitters Supply

Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc.

Helping Hands Home Care NW

Insitu

ISU Insurance Services -The Stratton Agency

Lilo’s Hawaiian BBQ

Luna Designs

McGrath Chiropractic Hand & Foot Clinic

North Wasco County SD21

One Main Financial

Oregon Veteran’s Home

Platinum Marketing & Design LLC

Rivermark Community Credit Union

Sky Heating & Air Conditioning

Skycam Construction, Inc

Steamtrain Glass

The Springs at Mill Creek

Union Pacific Railroad

Wasco County

Wilson Orchard and Vineyard Supply

CHAMBER STAFFLISA FARQUHARSONPresident/CEOlisa@thedalleschamber.commembership@thedalleschamber.com

KATIE MCCLINTOCK Executive Administrative Assistantkatie@thedalleschamber.com

JIM MEJIASTourism & Media Relationstourism@thedalleschamber.com

CHLOE GOODWIN Visitor Services Manager

info@thedalleschamber.com

MARY CALDWELL Accountingaccounting@thedalleschamber.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORSCHAIR: ANDREW MYERSPeachey & Myersamyers@thedalles-law.com(541) 296-6375

CHAIR-ELECT: CONNIE FORD Zim’s Brau Hausbillconford@charter.net (541) 296-2368

VICE CHAIR: BRIAN LAUTERBACHWindermere Real Estate Columbia River Gorge

blauterbach@windermere.com(541) 298-4451

PAST CHAIR: LISA RUNDELL Washington Federallisa.rundell@wafd.com(541) 298-5585

SECRETARY: MEGAN THOMPSON Cascade Cherry Growersmthompson@sagefruit.com (541) 980-6753

TREASURER: FRITZ ELLET Ellett’s Green Ridge Tree Farmfritz.leann.tree@gmail.com(541) 296-3036

DIRECTORS

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

MINDY MCHALEHire Electricmmchale@hireelectric.com • (541) 296-5574

RICK LEIBOWITZColumbia Gorge Community College RLeibowitz@cgcc.edu • (541) 506-6120 SHANNON RED CLOUD Pure Yoga LLCshannon@pureyoga.com • (541) 296-5414

BILL TIMINISKY BET Construction, Inc.betbiz4you@gmail.com • (541) 980-2886

ANDREW STANEK Spooky’s Pizzalilstanek@hotmail.com • (541) 298-2211

RANDY ANDERSON NWCSD #21andersonr@nwcsd.k12.or.us •(541) 506-3424

MARY GAILLEY Helping Hands Home Caremary@helpinghandshomecare.com(541) 769-1221

KARA SIMPSONColumbia Banksimpsonk@columbiabank.com • (541) 296-1157

JEFF NICHOLSJeff Nichols CPA PCjeff@jeffnicholscpa.com • (541) 769-1157

LISA REITENThe Dalles Innmanager@thedallesinn.com • (541) 296-9107

JENNIFER GONZALEZOne Main FinancialJennifer.GonzalezKrueger@onemainfinancial.com(541) 296-4666

DAVID SHEPARDTonkin Subarudshepjr@gmail.com • (541) 399 -5013

KATHY SCHWARTZWasco Countykathys@co.wasco.or.us • (541) 506-2523

DAVID GRIFFITH Port of The Dallesdavid@griffithmotors.com • (541) 296-2271

JULIE KRUEGER City of The Dallesjkrueger@ci.the-dalles.or.us (541) 296-5481

E C O N O M I C S 3YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALSU.S. SENATOR JEFF MERKLEY107 RussellSenate Office BuildingWashington D.C. 20510(202) 224-3753www.merkley.senate.gov

U.S. SENATOR RON WYDEN223 DirksenSenate Office BuildingWashington D.C. 20510(202) 224-5244www.wyden.senate.gov

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE GREG WALDEN1282 RayburnHouse Office BuildingWashington D.C. 20510(202) 225-6730www.walden.house.gov

OREGON GOVERNOR KATE BROWN160 State CapitolSalem, OR 97301(503) 378-6827www.governor.oregon.gov

OREGON SENATOR CLIFF BENTZ900 Court St, NE S-301Salem, OR 97301(503) 986-1730sen.cliffbentz@oregonlegistlature.gov

OREGON REPRESENTATIVE DANIEL BONHAM900 Court St, NE H-483Salem, OR 97301(503) 986-1459danielbonham@oregonlegislature.gov

OREGON SENATOR BILL HANSELL900 Court St, NE S-423Salem, OR 97301(503) 986-1729billhandsell@state.or.us

OREGON REPRESENTATIVE GREG SMITH900 Court St, NE H-482Salem, OR 97301(503) 986-1457gregsmith@state.or.us

BUSINESS STATISTICS

WEBSITE STATISTICS

CHAMBER VISITORSLOCAL TOURISM

LODGING REPORT

PERMITS

WASCO COUNTY LABOR FORCE

JUNE 2019Chamber Walk-in Count ........................... 196Incoming Phone Calls ............................... 127Facebook Impressions ....................................

JUNE 2019Visitors ..................................................... 2,768Page Views ............................................... 7,662

JUNE 2019STATES: Oregon, Washington, Illinois, California, Utah, Colorada

COUNTRIES: Canada, China

JUNE 2019Columbia Gorge Discovery Center ......5,194Maryhill Museum of Art .........................4,150Old St. Peter’s Landmark ........................ 508Wonderworks Children’s Museum ........408School District Museum ............................ 30The Dalles Wasco County Library .... 13,008The Dalles Farmer’s Market .................6,206Fort Dalles Readiness Center ....... no reportRorick House .....................closed for season

% OF OCCUPANCY / JUNE 2018 2019Wasco Co. .................... 83.8% .......85.0%United States ...............74.5% ....... 73.5%

RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS 2018 2019New Construction ............................................................................8 .................................... 35Additions............................................................................................8 ......................................... 9Alterations ........................................................................................ 18 ........................................11

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS 2018 2019New Construction ...........................................................................26 .................................... 17Additions............................................................................................ 7 .......................................3Alterations ........................................................................................ 15 ..................................... 11(County) Construction Value ............................................. $2,913,766.00 .. $5,689,934.87

Source: Building Code Service Department

LABOR FORCE STATUS 2018 2019Civilian Labor Force .................................................................... 16,331 ......................... 16,751Unemployment Rate Seasonally Adjusted .............................. 3.2 ................................. 4.5

NON FARM PAYROLL EMPLOYMENTTotal Nonfarm .............................................................................. 10,920 ....................... 10,600Trade Transportation & Utilities ...............................................2,090.......................... 2,040Leisure and Hospitality .............................................................. 1,650 ........................... 1,520

GOVERNMENTFederal Government .................................................................... 300 ...............................300State Government ........................................................................ 280 ...............................280Local Government ....................................................................... 1,610 ........................... 1,560

Source: Oregon Employment Department

NEWSLETTER

AUGUST 2019

MOST VIEWED PAGES: #1 Home Page #2 Events, #3 Hops & Hogs, #4 Gorge Fly In #5 Annual Events

Greetings Chamber members,

This month, I’d like to take some time to point out a few up-coming local events. First, Farm to Fork is right around the cor-ner (August 17th). I hope you can join us for this unique dining experience showcasing local foods and wines. For more infor-mation or to purchase tickets for the event, please visit Chamber’s website at: www.thedalleschamber.com/product/farm-to-fork. Second, the Wasco County Youth Livestock Auction is Sunday, August 25, 2019, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Wasco County Fairgrounds in Tygh Valley, Oregon. Please come support our 4H and FFA youth who have been working tremendously hard to raise animals for auction. The proceeds from the auction go to covering the cost of raising the animals and for next year’s event. For more information, you can visit their facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/WCYLA/.

As you have likely gathered from your local news sources, as well as the many Chamber emails you have received, this year’s legislative session was extremely active. I want to give special thanks to Senator Cliff Bentz and Representative Daniel Bonham for their tireless efforts in representing our interests. I’d also like to thank the Chamber’s Legislative Action Committee and our CEO Lisa Farquharson who stayed on top of legislative issues affecting local businesses. You all did a great job and your efforts are very much appreciated!

Lastly, as a quick update, on August 14th, our CEO Lisa Farquharson and board members Connie Ford and Jennifer Gonzalez will be attending a training in Salem entitled “Building Your Best Team Ever.” The event is a one-day intensive and interactive leadership training focused on providing strategies to building an effective and dynamic leadership team at the Chamber. It’s great to see our Chamber staff and board members looking for ways to further improve our Chamber and develop themselves as leaders. Keep up the good work!

Andrew J. MyersPeachey Davies Myers & Dunn PCChair of the Board, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce

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F R O M T H E B O A R D 4NEWSLETTER

AUGUST 2019

HAPPY AUGUST ....

N E W M E M B E R S 5NEWSLETTER

AUGUST 2019

WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER!

Jim Mejias has joined The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce team! You may have seen his chipper attitude and loud patterned shirts out and about in town running Gorge Works’ 9-week Summer Internship Program. He has started focusing

efforts on handling Tourism & Media Relations for TDACC and the surrounding area. Originally from the East Coast with a background in marketing, Jim has been enjoying hiking, camping, volunteering time with local nonprofits and everything else

the Gorge has had to offer over the last 2 1/2 years.

It’s All A Little Grey, LLC(503) 530-6837

www.itsal la l itt legrey.com

B U S I N E S S O F T H E M O N T H 6

BusinessMonthof theBusinessMonth

The small business of the month program is designed to recognize the dedication, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit displayed by small businesses within The Dalles community. The goal of the monthly award is to highlight a small business and give them extra marketing exposure to aid in growing their business.

We asked Helping Hands Home Care, our 2018 Business of the Year, to select the Business of the Month. The business is selected based on their quality customer service, willingness to go above and beyond and overall impact to our community.

Last Stop Hotel & Saloon 209 E 2nd Street, The Dalles.

(541) 296-3070

The Last Stop Hotel & Saloon was originally established

in 1898, it has been the home of many bars and

restaurants over the years as well as a hotel and we

understand a brothel or “place of negotiable affection.”

A phrase coined by Mary Davis a local Historian and

volunteer at the Fort Dalles Museum.

It has been called the “Hotel Albert”, has been occupied

by the “Citizens National Bank, and the French &

Community Bank. The hotel also had a first class grill in

the early 1900’s and at one time was the home of the

“Celilo Room”, which was a private bar. Records of the

hotel show having several permanent female residents

and have heard some interesting stories about those

residents.

In the early 1840s, American settlers began to arrive in

The Dalles in significant numbers traveling overland via

the Oregon Trail. The trail ended in The Dalles.

It wasn’t possible to take wagons further than The

Dalles due to the Columbia river and the steep cliffs

surrounding them. In 1846 the Barlow road was

constructed and the Oregon Trail was extended and the

official end was relocated in Oregon City. Up until the

construction of the Barlow Road, The Dalles was the

official “Last Stop” of the Oregon overland trail.

Open 11:am - 3pm Monday thru Friday. Call in or drop

by. Check out their website and Facebook for full menu,

history and more.

CONGRATULATIONS LAST STOP HOTEL & SALOON!

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AUGUST 2019

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Twisted Waters Guide Service(253) 468-0610

www.twistedwaters-gs.com

Hood River Care Center729 Henderson Rd | Hood River, OR

(541) 386-2688www.prestigecare.com/location/hood-river-care-center

Jeff Nichols, CPA, PC502 Washington St, Suite 203 | The Dalles OR

(541) 769-1157www.JeffnicholsCPA.com

SHOULD YOU HAVE A RIBBON CUTTING? ? ?

◊ Have you moved?◊ Celebrated a milestone?◊ Are a new member of the Chamber?

Call us, (541) 296-2231, to schedule yours today!

Frutas Locas y más, LLC623 East 2nd Street | The Dalles OR

(541) 705-5365

Columbia Gorge Honda1800 W 6th Street | The Dalles OR

(541) 288-9700

G O R G E W O R K S 8

Health & Wellness in the Workplace

Both BlueZones Project and the Swellness Committee from NCPHD shared insights on keeping a healthy work-life balance, including suggestions for after-hours social events

with coworkers, leaving time every day to stay active, positive side effects of proper sleep & nutrition

We also included time to have an open-table discussion sharing personal examples for previous employers on things they can do to increase morale and equity in the workplace.

Civic Service

Our interns met with Mayor Mays, Lisa Farquharson, and Sherry DuFault to share community contribution stories,

volunteerism, and professional networking. One part of the Q & A let to a table-wide agreement on youth being more

involved in their local area to start the changes they wish to see.

Financial Literacy

Jason Lewis (Northwest Farm Credit Services) spent time with our interns discussing the introductory points of

financial literacy and keeping a plan for financial responsibility.

Between having fun with a little bit of candy throwing and worksheets, they learned the finer points of saving for the future, watching interest rates, and hearing some genuine

stories of financial missteps!

As the Summer Internship Program comes to a close, Jim would like to thank Mayor Mays, Wasco County HR, NCPHD,

Six Rivers Mediation, Northwest Farm Credit Services, Port of The Dalles, and numerous other organizations and individuals for giving their support to this year’s program. If you’d like to be a part of this program for Summer 2020, reach out via email: gorgeworks@thedalleschamber.com

B L U E B U S 9NEWSLETTER

AUGUST 2019

We have started our Saturday Explorer Shuttle ‘Blue Bus’ program for the 2019

season! Starting and ending at the Courthouse Museum, 11 stops take you to a

multitude of downtown stops and educational sites (including Columbia Gorge

Discovery Center, The Dalles Dam, and Sunshine Mill)

As part of the Blue Blus program, James Mejias (Tourism & Media Relations) wrote a $20,000 grant proposal for Travel Oregon’s Competitive Small Grants Program (Award

announcement in September 2019). “We hope to expand the Bus program through

the entire weekend, encouraging visitors to stay overnight & experience

everything The Dalles has to offer!”

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174:00PM - 8:00PM

featuring... > Plein Air Artists who will be sharing their talent of painting live on site during the event.

> Live Music Entertainment for the Evening > Meet the Producers of the locally sourced food and beverages throughout the evening.

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce

Make it a weekend and stay at these Lodging Partners and receivea discount when you mention this event!!!

Cousins Country Inn Fairfield MarriotThe Dalles InnBalch HotelCelilo Inn

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M o r e i n f o a n d t i c k e t s T H E DA L L E S C H A M B E R .CO M • 5 4 1 - 2 9 6 - 2 2 3 1

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

On the Air with Gorge Country Media

7 am Y102, 103.1, KLCK

1400

Wired with The Chamber

7 to 9 am Kainos Coffee

(every WEDNESDAY)

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Government Affairs 7am BBQ Restaurant

2 3

4 5

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Wired

8

Government Affairs 7am BBQ Restaurant

9

Economic Development

7 to 8 am

10

11 12

Food Art and Wine Committee

9 am

13

Ribbon Cutting Copper West Real Estate

12:15 pm

14

Wired

15

Government Affairs 7am BBQ Restaurant

Business After Hours Celilo Inn

5pm to 7 pm

16

17

18 19

Morning Show

103.9 KACI

8:35 am

KODL Coffeebreak

10-11am

20 21 Wired

Executive Board Meeting 3:30 to 5 pm

22

Government Affairs 7am BBQ Restaurant

23

Ribbon Cutting Blue Barn & RV Park

10:00 am

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25 26

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Coffee Connections KFC

7:30 am

28

Wired

29

Government Affairs 7am BBQ Restaurant

Ribbon Cutting Wamic Market

5:15 pm

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August 2019

T H E D A L L E S A R T C E N T E R

The Dalles Art Center (TDAC)has had a long history in this community. Since it was incorporated the The Dalles Art Associ-ation has grown from being a group of artists meeting for painting sessions to a center housed in The Carnegie Library that

offers gallery representation and classes for children and adults.

Since joining the center as the new executive director in November. I have been focused on the expansion of the amazing work that my predecessors have created. Before you can have expansion you need to have a solid foundation. The initial four

months was focused on integrating an accrual accounting system, digital inventory, point of sale and customer resource management systems.

Fortunately, TDAC had received a grant from the Oregon Cultural Trust to facilitate the purchasing of computers and soft-ware to make this happen. With these systems in place, we are on the move to become a major cultural asset for The Dalles,

Wasco County, and The Columbia Gorge.

The mission for 2019 is to make TDAC a resource for helping The Dalles be the best place possible for visitors and residents. This winter and spring, we formed an Art and Design Committee to meet the needs outlined by the Mayor Rich Mays.

This committee created a dynamic new mural that brought together four different organization (The City of The Dalles, Fort Dalles Displays, TDAC, and The Chroincle) to create an amazing representation of The Dalles. This print will be on display at

the art center throughout August. A local artist, Chris Pothier, will begin painting the panels at the art center in the middle of August. Please come see the print and watch this amazing painter recreate this photographic work.

Art Education is the second focus for the year. In January, we hosted an exhibition of elementary student artwork. Work came from Mosier to Dufur. It was clear how important art was to the kids and the parents when the gallery was packed with

families.

This summer TDAC expanded the Art Camp from two hour sessions each day to a full week all day Art Camp format. We were fortunate to get excellent instructors that have broadened the curriculum to teach the fundamentals of art in an engaging

way. Last week one child said, “This is way more fun than my tablet.” Any parent will tell you how big a compliment that is for a child.

It has been an amazing experience to learn about The Dalles in the last nine months. There is a lot happening at the center and I hope that you will come by to see the exhibitions or check out the amazing artwork that these kids are meaking in the

art camp.

-J. Scott StephensonExecutive Director,

The Dalles Art Center

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C R U I S E S H I P S 1 1NEWSLETTER

AUGUST 2019

Happy 25th Anniversary! One of kind classic car event with a controlled cruise on

Friday August 9th starting at 630pm. There will be live music with lots of food and drink and plenty of room to sit and watch the classics. Saturday August 10th is the Show in

Shade at beautiful Sorosis Park overlooking the city. Park opens at 9am trophies awarded at 3pm. Sunday is Drag

Racing at the Dallesport airport and there’s also another car show in Dufur, Or. There’s lots to do so bring what you have

and enjoy Cruise the Gorge Weekend!

Friday August 9th3:00pm – 6:00pm – Early registration at Burgerville, Down-

town The Dalles6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – NEON CRUISE Second and Third

Streets, Downtown

Saturday August 10th9 am – Noon – SHOW IN THE SHADEregistration, Sorosis

Park, 300 E. Scenic Drive.Noon – 2 pm – Judging

3 pm – 4 pm – Parade of Champions Awards Ceremony

Sunday August 11th9 am – 3 pm – DUFUR CLASSIC CAR SHOW – Dufur City Park,

Dufur, Oregon8 am – 4 pm – CLASSIC DRAGS – Columbia Gorge Regional

Airport – Dallesport, Washington

BUSINESSAFTER

HOURS

N E T W O R K I N G & E V E N T S 1 2

Get connected. Give and receive business advice. Be heard. Stay tuned. Come enjoy a cup of coffee with a new

friend! We hope to see you there.

WHEN Every Wednesday, 7 am to 9 am WHERE Kainos Coffee 418 E 2nd St, The Dalles

Networking at its BEST! Great food, prizes, and 50/50 drawing!! PUBLIC Welcome!

WHEN August 15, 2019 / 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmWHERE Celilo Inn 3550 East 2nd Street, The Dalles

Networking at it’s BEST! Always FREE, always FUN. Public Welcome. Sponsored by Grinders.

WHEN August 27, 2019 / 7:30 am - 8:30 amWHERE KFC - Kentucky Fried Chicken 2323 E. 12th Street, The Dalles

AUGUSTRIBBON CUTTINGS

TUESDAY

1312:15 PM

COPPER WEST REAL ESTATE

314 Lincoln StreetThe Dalles

(541) 296-1045

FRIDAY

2310:00 AM

BLUE BARN & RV PARK

2297 Dallesport RdDallesport, WA 98617

(509) 748-4075

THURSDAY

295:15 PM

WAMIC MARKET & SUPPLY

57016 Wamic Market RdWamic, OR 97063

(541) 544-2333

SEPTEMBER RIBBON CUTTINGS

TUESDAY

178:15 PM

WEDNESDAY

2512:15 PM

FALLEN TREE HARDWOODS LLC

The Dalles Chamber of Commerce

(541) 340-4896

MCCFL SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT

419 East 7th StreetThe Dalles, OR 97058

(541) 296-5452

M E M B E R F O C U S 1 3

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.

Amber Tilton, US Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger, was

honored with a national agency award in Washington D.C. last week. She is the 24th recipient of the Hiram M. Chittenden Award for Interpretive Excellence; an educator’s award for

distinguished achievements in her field. Amber has worked at The Dalles Lock and Dam for the past twelve years. She

provides educational tours of the dam, brings special events to the community like the annual Eagle Watch, and

works in local schools doing classroom water safety programs and other fun lessons.

Celebrating 10 Years!

Rivertap was simply started to share the premium bounty of the Columbia River with you. The boiling waters of the

Columbia create the nation’s boldest hops, sweetest fruit, richest grain, and lovely people who have big fun. We flow with the river and the seasons; always something new for

you to experience. In August 2009, the Wood family opened Rivertap creating a community gathering place. Our friendly

staff will share the regional splendor of spectacular cocktails, epic beers, fine local wines, delicious foods, and phenomenal musicians. We are big on sharing. This is your establishment;

tap into it, whoever you are! Relax with friends, make new friends, enjoy and……go with the flow

B U S I N E S S T I P S 1 4NEWSLETTER

AUGUST 2019

1. Clean the Parking LotThe simplest steps you can take to improve your property’s curb appeal come down to cleaning. Since the parking lot is

one of the first things that potential customers will see, you’ll want to start there. Hiring a commercial pressure washing

business to clean your parking lot on occasion will help you keep your building’s exterior looking nice and help to draw in

new customers.

2. Wash the WindowsIf your business’ exterior is dirty, people may assume that

your building’s interior is dirty as well. Washing your windows is an effective way to give customers a good impression of your business before they ever step inside. If your windows

are ground level, you may be able to clean them yourself, but higher windows will usually require a window washing service.

Still, even just cleaning the lower windows will make your business seem brighter and more inviting, thus helping to

improve your curb appeal.

3. Sweep the SidewalkImproving business curb appeal all comes down to going

the extra mile to impress customers. No one really expects sidewalks to be completely clean; however, if the walkways in front of your business are swept and tidy, people are going to

be impressed and are more likely to enter your building.

4. Clean the DumpstersNo one ever really thinks about the dumpsters when trying

to improve their commercial property’s curb appeal. After all, dumpsters are supposed to be dirty, right?

Not necessarily. A clean dumpster can cast a favorable im-pression on your customers. The biggest benefit of a dump-ster cleaning is that your dumpster will no longer give off a repulsive odor. The same pressure washing company that cleans your parking lot may also offer dumpster cleanings.

5. Replace or Add Business SignageTo truly refresh and improve your business’s curb appeal, you’ll need to go a bit further than cleanings. One of the

best ways to improve your property’s curb appeal is to add or update your business’ signage. Since your signage is likely

the first thing that potential customers will see, you want to make sure that your exterior and/or storefront signs look

appealing.

6. Repaint Parking Lot LinesParking lot cleanings are great, but your lot may still look bad

if the parking lines are faded. Old and faded lines may give the impression that your business is also old and therefore drive away customers. Freshly painted parking lot lines, on the other hand, will brighten up your building’s exterior and

help to invite in customers.

7. Improve Exterior LightingExterior lighting can have two benefits: increasing visibility at

night and adding beauty to your property. Outdoor light-ing can significantly improve your business’ nighttime curb appeal. HID lights in your parking lot will help customers get

to and from their cars. Pathway lighting can improve your business’ safety and appeal as customers approach your

building. You can also add other exterior lighting to improve the beauty of your business property.

8. Refresh your Building’s Paint JobClean windows and sidewalks may be overshadowed by

paint on your building that’s cracking and faded. An updat-ed paint job on your building will significantly improve curb

appeal.

9. Have some Landscaping DoneThere’s nothing quite like flowers to draw in a customer. Landscaping elements such as fresh grass, flowers, and

stonework can really help to beautify your business’ exterior.

10. Reserve your BEST parking for your customersKeep the premier parking places in front of your store, for your customers. Make sure you tell your business neigh-

bors and your staff your expectation and how it helps your customers. Maybe you can use a fun sandwich board that indicates this is for customer parking! What a treat for your

customer to feel that you did this for them.

Top 10 things to do to improve Your Business’ Curb Appeal

To draw customers into your business, you need great curb appeal. To im-

prove your commercial building’s curb appeal, you should take steps to clean and refresh the

exterior of your building. Here are the top 10 ways to improve your business’ curb appeal:

C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S 1 5NEWSLETTER

AUGUST 2019

No Time Like Fair Time!The Wasco County Fair may be over 100 years old, but there’s always something new to enjoy. This year’s fair includes carnival rides, Pirate Parrot Ship and

performances by Coventry & Kaluza Circus and Comedy Show.

Admission:August 22nd is FREE Family Fun Day

August 23-25th- Adults $8

- Kids 6-12 $6- Under 6 FREE

Rodeo, live music, other entertainment and demolition derby included with admission. Carnival and food not

included in fair admission.

For the past 2 years we have been able to bid on animals at the Wasco County Fair to help support our youth in 4H and FFA.

WE ARE doing this again for 2019! You can be a part of the The Dalles Chamber Pool! See link below for details and deadlines!

Thank you for putting our YOUTH first in Wasco County!

Call today to donate to the Chamber Pool! 541-296-2231

Click HERE for details!!!

Deadline to donate: 8/23/19

404 West Second StreetThe Dalles, Oregon 97058(541) 296-2231www.thedalleschamber.com

AFFILIATED WITH:Associated Oregon IndustriesOregon State Chamber of CommerceOregon Festivals and Events AssociationTravel OregonColumbia Gorge Visitors AssociationOregon Tour & Travel AllianceColumbia Gorge Arts & Culture AllianceUS Chamber of CommerceAssociation of Chamber of Commerce ExecutivesWestern Assoction of Chamber Executives

A U G U S T M E M B E R F O C U S B R O U G H T T O Y O U B Y

GOOGLERIVERMARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION

DISCOVER RENTALSGOBHIMCMC

THE STRATTON AGENCY, NATIONWIDELILO’S BBQ

UNION PACIFICCITY OF THE DALLES, OREGON

COLUMBIA GORGE COMMUNITY COLLEGEHIRE ELECTRIC