Monthly Newsletter

Monthly Updates from the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce

January Issue | 2020

In this issue: Board President 2020 Business Resources Office Reports Chamber Events Welcome Members Member Benefits Corner Chamber Calendar Make sure to check the Chamber's website calendar for the most up to date event information! Members, we do our best to find your events and share them. Please Email event information for us to post to the website or share on Facebook. Monday Minute submissions (events, classes/seminars, jobs, sales/specials) are due by Friday at noon each week. Visit our website President's Corner Welcome to 2020! As this year begins, I am very proud to step forward as the president for the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber Board has been active and engaged, and we have a busy year ahead of us. At our board planning session last fall, we set clear goals (organizational health, increase local business, and advocacy), and we are already making progress to meet those goals. First, let me introduce myself, in case we have not met. My name is Velda Arnaud (pronounced Arno), and I was born and raised in Coos County, Oregon. I was born in the Myrtle Point Hospital, and my early years were spent in rural Sitkum, Oregon, where my grandparents owned the store and gas station. We later moved to Fairview, and I graduated from Coquille High School (yes, I am a red devil). After attending business school in Medford, I worked for a few years at the Coos County Courthouse before studying accounting at Southwestern Oregon Community College. I loved numbers but not accounting, so when I went to the University of Oregon, I majored in math. My bachelor’s degree is in math and German, my master’s degree is in education, instructional technology, and my Ph.D. is in education, community college leadership. Fast forward to 2014, when I moved to Pendleton for a position at Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC). My passion includes leadership, education, and service, and in my role at BMCC, I am fortunate to be able to combine all three. In addition to teaching business and leadership classes, I am the department chair, and I advise two student organizations: Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society for 2-year colleges, and the student American Association for University Women club. As I look forward to 2020, I see a lot of exciting activities and opportunities. Please feel free to contact me any time, and I hope to see you at a Chamber event. Velda Arnaud, Ph.D Pendleton Chamber Board President

BUSINESS RESOURCE & ADVOCACY CENTER

Pendleton Chamber of Commerce is interested in local and state issues; however, it will not, by resolutions or otherwise, support any candidate for office. The following is for informational content ONLY and not an endorsement or support of any kind.

Single-Use Bags Ban Starting on Jan. 1, 2020, Oregon retail stores and restaurants can no longer provide single-use checkout bags. Read more www.oregon.gov

Good recordkeeping is just good business Tax Tip 2019-157, November 7, 2019 Recordkeeping is an important part of running a small business. In fact, keeping good records helps business owners make sure their business stays successful. Read more www.irs.gov

Four common tax errors that can be costly for small... IRS Tax Tip 2019-164, November 21, 2019 A small business owner often wears many different hats. They might have to wear their boss hat one day, and the employee hat the next. When tax season comes around, it might be their tax hat. Read more www.irs.gov

FROM THE CHAMBER OFFICE

First Citizens Banquet & Business Excellence Awards on January 17th

TABLES GOING FAST! Interested in HIGHLIGHTING your business or organization by decorating one of the 45 dining tables at the Annual Banquet with over 400 attendees? Wish to sponsor supplies and task a CREATIVE individual with carrying out decorations? Let us know - we have some amazingly talented community members with loads of ideas! Contact JESSICA NOW to reserve your spot before it's too late - Email or call (541)276-7411.

Chamber Events & Happenings

Leadership Pendleton 2020 kicks off this month! We're excited to work with the incoming class for an amazing year! Thank you to our community members and support for this ongoing program.

The Chamber Staff would like to thank you for an amazing year! We wish you a safe and Happy New Year - See you in 2020!

Calendar of Events - Pendleton Chamber of Commerce We're gearing up for an event-filled Pendleton in 2020! Members, remember to reach out to the Chamber to help advertise upcoming events! Read more pendletonchamber.com

Now scheduling 2020 Have you thought about hosting an event with the Chamber? Get more people into your businesses, create networking opportunities, and market your services, programs, or events at the same time! Spots are filling up - Sponsor a Kick it Up After 5 or Morning Buzz! Contact Janelle for more information. Thank you Pendleton Chamber Ambassadors for an amazing year of dedicated volunteerism!

MEMBERSHIP UPDATES

Welcome New Pendleton Chamber Members!

Pendleton On Wheels Pendleton, Oregon Ron Fonger info@pendletononwheels.org

Traditional Building Co. 132 SE Court St., Pendleton Ron Iverson tradebuild@gmail.com

Dan Dorran Hermiston, OR Dan Dorran dandorran@ddorran.com

2020 Membership Renewal: Soon, the Chamber will reach out on upcoming renewal schedule! Interested in upgrading your membership to take your benefits to the next level? We'd be happy to discuss! Membership Updates! The Membership Committee has met to begin planning next year's luncheons with a "lunch and learn" theme. Stay tuned as we finalize schedule for great speakers, topics, and networking opportunities in the coming year! Each of our membership luncheons feature 1-2 member businesses! Want to share an exciting event, promotion, or just your organization in general? CONTACT JANELLE TODAY!

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Visionary Chamber Member

Silver Chamber Members

Kristine Taylor Allstate Agency

Premier Chamber Members

Affordable Family Eyewear Banner Bank Bisnett Insurance, Inc. Blue Mountain Community College City of Pendleton Columbia State Bank Community Bank Credits, Inc D & B Supply Co. Dr. Robert Alan Pratt DMD, PC East Oregonian Elite Guns & Tactical LLC Elkhorn Media Group Gordon’s Electric & Heating, Inc. Hill Meat Company Holiday Inn Express In Home Medical Inc. InterMountain Education Service District ISU Insurance Services - The Stratton Agency Kind Leaf Pendleton LLC Lifeways Inc. Medical Center Dental Oxford Suites Pendleton Paladin Realty Team, Keller Williams Realty Portland Central Pacific Power Pendleton Woolen Mills Pioneer Asphalt, Inc. Pioneer Title & Escrow Red Lion Hotel Sygnifi Networks Tom Denchel Ford Country Traditional Building Co. Travelodge Tum-A-Lum Lumber U.S. Cellular Umatilla County Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center

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