Dear Sweet Home Community,
December has arrived, and with it comes a calendar packed with activities for residents of all ages! As the holiday season unfolds, the Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce is excited to share with you a dazzling list of events that will add warmth and cheer to our wonderful town.
I hope to see you around at some of the events and fun craft fairs!
Sincerely,
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Lagea Mull
Executive Director
Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center
1575 Main Street, Sweet Home, OR 97386
Office: 541-367-6186
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December 2023 Events At A Glance |
Chamber members are adding events throughout the month. Check out our calendar for the most up-to-date schedule and details of the |
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26-Dec Sweet Home Chamber Office Closed
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Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
5:30pm December 1, 2023
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3225 Main St, Sweet Home, OR 97386
Help us kickoff the Yuletide Season and join us for the Annual Sweet Home Tree Lighting Celebration! This event is outside, so please dress appropriately.
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You are invited to attend the 41st Annual Performance of the
Sweet Home Community Singing Christmas Tree
Performance Dates:
Friday December 1st 7:30pm
Saturday December 2nd 7:30pm
Sunday December 3rd 3pm
located at the SHHS Auditorium, 1641 Long Street
This year 100% of audience donations will be donated to the
SHHS Performing Arts Department.
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Kids Free Christmas Store
Saturday, December 2,10am - 4pm.
Hope Church, 890 Mountain View Rd
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The Kids Free Christmas Store is for Sweet Home kids aged 2 through 12, offering them the opportunity to shop freely for their respective families.
Upon arrival, each child is assigned a personal shopper who guides them to tables with a variety of new gifts to choose from. Once the kids have made their selections, the chosen gifts are expertly wrapped, and the children joyfully take them home to place under the Christmas tree for their family members.
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Thank you to the sponsors!
O&M Tires, SH Dollar General, Dr. Lynch Santiam Chiropractic Clinic, Hope Church, City of Sweet Home, Les Schwab Tires, Scott and Jennifer Patton, Dr. Robert Arnsdorf, Ridgeway Health, Thriftway, Matt and Emily Gilmore, All Star Auto, Buck’s Sanitary Service, Sweet Home Meat Market and Smokehouse, Figaro’s Pizza, The Point Restaurant, Foster Lake RV Resort, Oregon Jamboree, Bishop Family, The Blonde Basket Case, Tell and Sell, Shoppe of Wonders, Outback Signs, Eriksen Insurance Agency - Country Financial, Grocery Outlet, Simple Seasons & Co., The New Era, and AACFA Oregon.
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Get ready for the Sweet Home Parade of Lights sponsored by Pacific Power on December 9th at 6pm! The theme is holiday lights! The more, the merrier!
Register for $10 to secure your spot!
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Coffee with Colleagues
December 12th, 8:30 - 9:15 am
This month's hosts will be
Rebecca Burgin - State Farm
We will meet at 727 Long Street, Sweet Home, OR 97386
It's a great opportunity to connect with your colleagues and have some fun. Please bring your business cards and a raffle prize to add to the excitement!
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This year is our 5th Annual Gingerbread Competition. Anyone can compete, or you can just come and enjoy the beauty and creativity of the finished houses.
Viewing of the entries and voting for the People's Choice Award will be on December 16th from 10AM-3PM at 1266 44th Ave in Sweet Home.
Entries must be delivered to the Activity Gym at SHNLICF, 1266 44th Ave, Sweet Home on December 15th from 5-8pm. After that time, the doors are shut, and judging begins.
To enter a house or other structure, fill out a pre-registration form.
You may enter for FREE. The rules can be found HERE
Only edible items are allowed, with the exception of the base and battery-operated light(s). No glue, and points are deducted for kits. Structure does not have to be a house; be creative!
Winners receive a prize for each category listed below:
- Child (5-8 years old)
- Youth (9-12 years old)
- Teen (13-17 years old)
- Adult (18+ years old)
- Group/Family
- People's Choice
There is also a silent auction available for some of the houses, money goes to the competitor.
Come support our community by competing or coming and voting! Hope to see you there.
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Mid-Valley Economic Indicators - October Data |
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Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continued to hold steady in two of the four Mid-Valley counties, with little to no change from September to October in the counties of Linn (3.8%) and Marion (3.5%). In contrast, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in both Polk County (3.6%) and Yamhill County (3.3%) increased slightly in October.
Year-over-year, total nonfarm employment was up throughout the Mid-Valley. Employment in Mid-Valley was up approximately 2.4% from October 2022 to October 2023. In Salem MSA, employment was up by 4,300 jobs (2.4%), while in Linn County, it was up by 1,120 jobs (2.4%), and in Yamhill County, it was up by 870 jobs (2.4%).
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Green Peter Drawdown & Water Quality Information |
The City of Sweet Home created a webpage that covers current information on the court-ordered drawdown of Green Peter Reservoir and the
City of Sweet Home Water Quality Information.
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Sign up to Host a Networking Event
We are excited to offer Sweet Home Chamber members an exclusive opportunity to showcase their business and foster connections with fellow members through our networking events.
The Sweet Home Chamber hosts two monthly networking events: "Coffee with Colleagues" and "Business After Hours." We invite you to take center stage and be the gracious host for one of these gatherings, where you can create lasting impressions and strengthen your professional network.
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Coffee with Colleagues: A morning affair that occurs on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. This event allows for meaningful conversations and the chance to showcase your products or services.
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Business After Hours: An evening gathering that happens on the 4th Thursday of the month, January to October. This provides the perfect backdrop for building connections in a relaxed setting.
You can choose to host at your business premises or a venue of your choice.
Hosting one of these events comes with a multitude of benefits, including:
- Increased Visibility: Promote your business to a targeted audience of fellow Chamber members actively seeking valuable connections.
- Brand Recognition: Showcase your company's values, products, and services to potential customers and partners.
- Networking Opportunities: Forge meaningful relationships within the business community, leading to potential collaborations and referrals.
- Community Engagement: Demonstrate your commitment to Sweet Home's local economy and community spirit.
If you're interested in seizing this opportunity to host a networking event, please choose the date at your earliest convenience. Available dates for hosting are limited, so make sure to secure your preferred time.
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As a Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce member, you can post your events, job openings, community deals, and news items on our website.
Log in to the Info Hub now HERE and see how easy it is!
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Deals - offer coupons and special deals
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Job Postings - submit your job openings.
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Advertise Events - add your events to our online event calendar; then share the calendar link on your social media, add it to your own calendar, or email it to others.
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News - share your latest information to keep our community informed.
Log in today at the Info Hub to gain access to all of these features, update your information, and more. Filling in your information will take very little time, making it convenient for your customers and partners to find you.
If you've not yet created your login account, go to the registration page HERE to create your login and start using your benefits immediately.*
Don't know your login? Enter your email address HERE to be sent a reminder.
Questions? Or need more information?
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Christy Duncan, President
Samaritan Health
Shelly Larson,Vice President
Larson Family Foundation
Kevin Van Cleave, Secretary/Treasurer
Cascade Timber Consulting, Inc
Karla Hogan, Events Chair
HomeSmart Realty Group
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Erika Baham
B.E. Accountable
Michael Hall
The Point Restaurant & Lounge
Travis Luttmer
Country Financial
Wendi Melcher
Cadwell Realty Group- Sweet Home
Vance Monroe
Radiator Supply House
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