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Monthly Updates from the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce

May Issue | 2019
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We have some exciting updates to share! We've appreciated your patience as we transition with new staff and positions at the Chamber.
In this issue:
  • President's Report
  • May Morning Buzz
  • Kick It Up After 5
  • 2019 Regional Workforce Summit & Sponsorship Info
  • Communications Update
  • New Members

Upcoming Chamber Events
Make sure to check the Chamber's website calendar for the most up to date events!.
Kick it Up After 5 Event @ Pendleton Hall of Fame
April 11th
Congratulations to the Pendleton Downtown Association's 2019 Best of Downtown Awards!

Best New Business:

Best Retail Business:

Best Customer Service:

2018/19 Best Restaurant/Tavern/Bar

President's Report
Happy May!   The Chamber’s monthly Newsletter is back, and freshly improved. I am excited to announce that the Chamber office which also serves as the Tourist and Visitor Bureau for Pendleton is now open 7 days a week. The Chamber was presented with some challenges when two weeks into my term as President, our executive director resigned. After six weeks without an Executive Director, a large pool of candidates, and interviews, the hiring committee decided to promote within the organization. Cheri Rosenberg courageously accepted the position of Executive Director for the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce, and I’ve appreciated the security and continuity that promoting within the organization has provided. Cheri had been the Chamber’s Membership Coordinator since May of last year. She has a deep love of Pendleton and a contagious passion for our community that I saw as a must have for this position.

Through the support of others that have a love and respect for Pendleton and the Chamber, I can gratefully say that The Pendleton Chamber of Commerce is as strong and relevant as ever. The Chamber and it’s staff is brightly shining for our community being guided in the truth of our mission, “The Pendleton Chamber of Commerce strives to serve its members by promoting and enhancing commerce and tourism for the prosperity of the region and its citizens.”   

Cheri has successfully completed her first two months in her role as Executive Director, I am continuously inspired by her dedication, positive perspective, and leadership. She is gifted with the ability to create opportunities out of challenges. Cheri demonstrated this ability, by creating and implementing a new Membership Marketing Coordinator position for the Chamber. I believe the addition of this position will improve and increase all the many benefits that we already offer to our members and improve our organizational health as a whole.

After completing interviews of the top qualified candidates, Cheri and I agreed that Janelle Quaempts-Gibson was the best choice for the position. Janelle graduated with a Bachelor or Science degree in Speech Communication from Oregon State University and possesses a positive working mentality.  She served as Board President, acted as head officer and primary representative of the Nixyaawii Chamber of Commerce, and has a love for Chamber work. Janelle is passionate about the Pendleton Community and has brought creative energy and fresh ideas to our team. 

Kristen Dollarhide, our Tourism and Hospitality Coordinator, and the Travel Pendleton Committee are continuing to successfully fulfill it’s mission to promote Pendleton as a destination, and very soon Pendleton will have a billboard in The Dalles. With the more than 6 million people that drive past Pendleton on I84 annually, I foresee this having a powerfully positive impact on Pendleton’s prosperity. Collaborating on the design of Pendleton’s billboard with the Travel Pendleton Committee, Pendleton community members, and the Chamber staff has been very exciting. The Chamber’s ability to positively impact the Pendleton community is being rocketed into the fourth dimension and we can look forward to many more great things to come. 

Sincerely, 
Jennifer Keeton
Chamber President
CHAMBER HAPPENINGS
Morning Buzz
Tues. May 7, 7:15a @ the Chamber Office

May Morning Buzz


Seeking hosts for August & Sepetember - simply provide the place, coffee, & a few breakfast treats - we help coordinate the rest.

Kick It Up After 5
Kick it Up After 5
Thurs. May 23*, 5:30p @ Let'er Rent & The Pendleton Record Office

Let'er Rent is co-hosting with The Pendleton Record to bring you our next K5 Event!

Join us and bring a friend or two! These events are so much fun, and a great opportunity for socializing and networking.
The Chamber has partnered with the county for this year's Regional Workforce Summit on May 23rd!

This event is in lieu of the Chamber's Economic Outlook Luncheon - click below to purchase your tickets today.
Keynote Speaker, Josh Davies, CEO for the Center of Work Ethic Development:
"Josh Davies is passionate about helping others make a difference in their lives, jobs, and community. Through his work as a speaker and trainer, he has engaged and encouraged professionals across North America, the Middle East, and Asia. An in-demand speaker, Josh gives keynote presentations and workshops to more than thirty education, workforce, and corporate events annually. In preparation for the 2008 Democratic National Convention, he led the training for all 10,000 volunteers and more than 4,000 local service professionals for the event. Training Magazine named him as one of the top 10 trainers under 40 in America and the Denver Business Journal tapped him as one of Denver’s 40 Under 40."
Sponsorship Opportunity!
Contact Cheri or Janelle for more information about sponsorship opportunities!

Levels: Gold: $2500 | Silver $1000 | Bronze $500 | $250 Partners
Monday Minute Update
You may have noticed a slight pause in our weekly edition - the Monday Minute! Sit tight a little longer as we revamp our approach to the contents of our weekly distribution. As with all communications from the Chamber, we want this piece to benefit our membership network and remain relevant. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for the return of our weekly updates.
Membership Updates
Please help us welcome our New Chamber Members!
14 SE 3rd St, Pendleton

Primary Contact Information
Adam Mack
(503) 720-5370
 
425 S Main St, Pendleton

Primary Contact Information
Carolyn Britt
(541) 310-0238










331 SE Byers, Pendleton

Primary Contact Information
Kent Fisher
(541) 276-0244
Visionary Member
Silver Member
Premier Members
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