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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015
Florence Area Business Beat
A service of the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce
APRIL 1, 2015 UPDATE
Welcome New Members!
Call or visit these new Chamber members and tell
them you’re glad they joined!
2014-2015
Banner Bank
Bi-Mart
Burns’s Riverside Chapel
Driftwood Shores Resort
Florence Heating & Sheet Metal
Fred Meyer Stores
KCST/Coast Radio
Oregon Pacific Bank
PeaceHealth Peace Harbor
Medical Center
Sea Lion Caves
Shippin’ Shack/Siuslaw Signs &
Graphics
Spruce Point Assisted Living
TR Hunter Real Estate
Driftwood Shores
Resort &
Convention Center
Distinguished Sponsor Drift wood Shores
Resort has been one of the Oregon Coast’s premier
lodging destinations since 1977. Drift wood
Shores has been a valued Chamber member for
many years and for the last several years, one of
our Distinguished Sponsors!
Drift wood Shores represents Oregon Coast
lodging at its best by off ering a spectacular ocean
view from every room, ten miles of unobstructed
beach, indoor aquatic center with heated pool,
oversized whirlpool spa, plus water features for
kids of all ages. Th e recently remodeled Surfside
Restaurant is open seven days a week serving
breakfast, lunch, dinner, and off ers banquet
facilities for up to 120 people.
Megan Busalak enthusiastically handles
convention services; and Sue Keys recently joined
them as general manager, bringing several years of
destination marketing experience on the Oregon
coast with her. Stop in, say “hi” to Sue and Megan,
thank them for their support of the Chamber, and
check out all the great services and facilities they
can off er you, your business, or your out-of-town
guests!
Oregon Pacifi c Bank
Oregon Pacifi c Bank has been serving the
fi nancial needs of Oregonians for more than 35
years, off ering a variety of banking services. Th ey
are committed to providing outstanding and
relevant service through meaningful personal
relationships with clients.
Established in 1979 as a State Chartered Bank
and a member of the Federal Reserve System,
Oregon Pacifi c Bank is headquartered in Florence,
Oregon, with branches in Roseburg, Coos Bay, and
Florence. Oregon Pacifi c Bank off ers a wide array
of fi nancial services including traditional banking;
business, real estate and consumer lending; trust
and asset management; and brokerage services.
Oregon Pacifi c Bank has a generous legacy of
giving back to the community through charitable
gift s, countless volunteer hours, and sponsorships
Attendees at the March 19 Noon Forum were
treated to a special presentation by C.R.O.W.’s cast
for Once Upon a Mattress, and an informative
presentation on the proposed a $35/yr. increase
in the County’s vehicle registration fee proposed
for the May 2015 ballot. Western Lane County
commissioner Jay Bozievich and county engineer
Bill Morgan presented a Powerpoint explanation
of the measure. More information can be found on
the County’s website at: http://www.lanecounty.
org/Departments/PW/TransPlanning/Pages/vrf.
aspx.
Th e Chamber’s Noon Forums are held at
Th ree Rivers Casino and Resort and are free and
open to the public. Lunch is $11.75. Check the
Coming Events section on this page for details.
Promote Your
Business? BAH!
Aft er 5:00 p.m.—that’s when the real business
gets done!
It’s called “Business Aft er Hours.” BAH for
short. And in this context, “BAH” isn’t some
dismissive phrase. Quite the opposite, in fact.
Meeting, greeting, networking, sharing
business tips, getting updates on the latest local
business news, and visiting with colleagues who
can boost your business (and whose business you
can boost)—that’s what happens aft er 5:00 p.m.
on the fi rst and third Th ursday of each month in
Florence.
And the public and Chamber members are all
invited!
Business Aft er Hours are sponsored by a
diff erent Chamber member each time, and each
event has a casual, open-house feel. Th e Chamber
does not charge members a fee to host or promote
the event.
As a Chamber member, hosting a BAH is an
opportunity to (re)introduce and show off your
business to the public. Attendance varies, but
typically averages around 35 to 45 attendees. Th e
Chamber Ambassadors typically attend and can
assist with hospitality.
Generally, the hosting member creates a
festive feel with food and beverage (alcoholic or
non-alcoholic – host’s choice), and sometimes
with live music. Typical hours are 5:30 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m., but can vary. Hosts oft en off er
product samples, discounts, door prizes, and/
or informational presentations to make the
event even more fun. Ribbon cuttings for new
businesses, new locations, or remodeled locations
also may be incorporated into a Business Aft er
Hours.
To draw more people the event, the Chamber
posts these events on its website and Facebook
page, here on the Business Beat page, and within
the weekly Blast e-mails. Members are encouraged
to advertise independently, and promote among
customers and within their contact lists.
Come learn more about the businesses
in Florence. Never say “Bah!” to BAH! For
more information on hosting or attending
a Business Aft er Hours contact Chamber
director Cal Applebee at 541-997-3128 or Cal@
FlorenceChamber.com
NEW! Florence First Friday
Come enjoy live music, dinner, shopping, art,
and more from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the
fi rst Friday of the month in Historic Old Town
and the Antique District!
Noon Forum: Chamber members and the public
are invited to the Chamber’s Noon Forums
on the third Th ursday of each month at the
World Market Buff et at Th ree Rivers Casino.
Lunch is $11.75. Come enjoy food, friends,
and fun! Meet area business leaders and fi nd
out what’s going on in the Florence business
community!
April 16: Come meet our 2015 Rhododendron
Court!
May 21: Andy Marohl from Siuslaw Middle
School presents his students’ Lego Robotics
class.
Business Aft er Hours:
Chamber members and the public are invited
to Business Aft er Hours, an opportunity
to network at a local business, exchange
business leads and tips, and learn about
the business that is hosting. Th ese fun
networking events are generally held on the
fi rst and third Th ursday of the month:
April
None currently scheduled
May 21 Florence Regional Arts Alliance
June 4 Laurel Bay Gardens
June 18 Banner Bank
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS
May
Chamber Board of Directors election—get
involved!
May 6: Rhododendron Court Showcase
May 15-17: 108th Rhododendron Festival
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101 Things to Do
101 Things To Do
101 Th ings To Do has been a recognized,
leading regional publication for many years. Since
2010, Nate Kaplan and Judy Adams have owned
the coastal edition, 101 Th ings To Do, Western
& Coastal Oregon where Nate handles sales and
distribution and Judy handles the editing, graphic
design, and layout. Both are members of the
Florence Rotary Club.
In addition to working on the magazine, Nate
is an accomplished drummer with the popular
Miles To Go Quartet which performs locally at
City Lights Cinemas. He also plays frequently
with other musicians in Eugene and in Florence.
Judy, a resident of Florence for several years,
is involved in several theater productions with the
Last Resort Players and the Florence Playhouse.
She also sings and has performed with the
FloTones and Th e New Folksters. She currently
co-owns It’s About Time Productions and is a
mosaic artist, using stained glass to cover pretty
much anything that isn’t nailed down.
With 2014 being a banner year for 101 Th ings
To Do, Nate and Judy recognized the signifi cance
of supporting the local Chamber and we are
proud to introduce them in their fi rst year as a
Distinguished Sponsor.
Noon Forum –
Drama and Politics
Coming Events
For even more information on
other exciting local events, visit
www.FlorenceChamber.com/Calendar.
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Distinguished Sponsors
Meet Our Distinguished
Sponsors
of many worthwhile causes. Th ey are committed
to continue their legacy of support in the
communities they serve. Th at is why the Florence
Area Chamber of Commerce values them as a
Distinguished Sponsor and thanks them for their
support!
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Three Rivers Casino & Resort
If you’d like to know more about the Florence Area
Chamber of Commerce and what it can do for you,
call 541-997-3128 or e-mail Cal Applebee at Cal@
FlorenceChamber.com
It was elbow-to-elbow as dozens of friends and patrons packed the house at Mon Ami
on Thursday March 19 when Cindy Wobbe and Diane Marti hosted the March Business
After Hours. Showcasing the new menu for the Deli brought a lot of smiles and satisfaction
to everyone in attendance and attendees found deals on antiques!
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Underwriters
Natural Dentures – 1647 12th Street Florence.
541-997-3344. www.naturaldentures.com. Th e
Natural Dentures team and Shawn Murray love
working with the community of Florence.
Photo Credit: Chantelle Meyer and Siuslaw News
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By Pattie Panther
I
was
recently
asked why I enjoy
being
a
member
of
the
Florence
Area
Ambassadors.
My answer: “Why
Not?”
It has been a great
experience for me!
Maybe it will be for
you too, especially if
you love promoting
our
wonderful
community
and
its
businesses
like
I
do.
Being an Ambassador is a great way
to meet and greet members of our
community. Chamber Ambassadors get to
conduct ribbon cuttings to welcome new
businesses, attend functions to show our
support of existing businesses, and support
our Chamber of Commerce in general.
I also enjoy volunteering at our Chamber
offi ce and at community functions where
we get to welcome visitors to Florence
and
tell them about all the exciting,
educational, inspiring places to go and
things to do. If you’re a fan of Florence
with a couple of hours to spare, consider
becoming
a
Chamber
Ambassador.
Each year the State Chamber Ambassador
Convention is held in a diff erent city in
Oregon, and it is always a fun learning
experience. Th e Ambassadors hosted that
convention three years ago and it was a
great success. And thanks to Chamber
underwriter, Th ree River’s Casino and
Resort, we were able to show off our town,
restaurants, shops, and the fun activities
available here. We received many letters
from the cities that attended, complimenting
our community and our event. Th is year’s
convention is in September in Lincoln City,
and your Chamber Ambassadors will be
there promoting the Florence area even more!
Did I mention that the Ambassadors
would love to have new members? Come
join us! For more information contact
Chamber director Cal Applebee at 541-
997-3128 or Cal@FlorenceChamber.com
Pattie Panther is a 25-year resident
of Florence and has volunteered as an
Ambassador for four years
Eagle Home Mortgage – 2039 North
Coast Hwy, Newport. 541-265-9880. www.
eaglehomemortgage.com/newport.
Provides
conventional, FHA, VA and USDA loan programs.
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Why I Am a Chamber
Ambassador
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7,
541-997-3128
Coast Jewelers – 1220 Bay Street #100, Florence.
541 997-7676. www.jewelersfl orenceor.com
One-of-a-kind and custom-designed fi ne jewelry.
On-site jeweler for custom repairs and fi tting.
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www.florencechamber.com
All Creations Construction – 125 Sandpiper
Ct. Florence. 541-590-0288. General contractor
specializing in woodworking, and remodeling
bathrooms and kitchens.
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July 4:
Fireworks Display in Old Town,
Wings & Wheels Fly-in/Car Show at
Florence Airport
September
11-13: Rods ‘n’ Rhodies Invitational Car
Show
12, 13: Citywide Garage Sale—FEC and
everywhere
October
3 Oktoberfest—FEC
11 Chowder Festival—Old Town
November
11 Veterans’ Day Parade
December
Florence Holiday Festival
Get the Chamber’s
Membership
Advantages
• Networking
• Business Tips
• Cooperative Promotions
• Preferred Trade Status
The Siuslaw News
Join the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce! • www.florencechamber.com • 541-997-3128
Be sure to thank these
members for their investment
in our community!
Have some good business advice? An event to promote? A story about your Chamber membership? To get an
article or notice published in Business Beat, e-mail Cal@FlorenceChamber.com by the third Friday of the month.
Publisher: Cal Applebee, Executive Director. Editor: Scott Steward, Creative Wave Marketing Solutions.