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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2017
BUSINESS BEAT
541-997-3128
290 Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439
www.fl orencechamber.com
www.facebook.com/fl orenceoregon
www.twitter.com/FlorenceOrCoast
March 4, 2017
Welcome to the Chamber!
NEW BUSINESS MEMBERS
Zolezzi Insurance
5370 Buckskin Bob 541-836-2177
An independent agency specializing in
Commercial, Public Entity, Life, and
Personal (home, auto, and umbrella)
coverage.
www.zolezziinsurance.com
NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS:
Florence Senior Center
1570 Kingwood 541-997-8844
Senior Center serving Florence residents of
all ages.
www.fl orenceseniorcenter.org
2016-2017
Corporate Underwriters
Driftwood Shores Resort
The Korando Dental Group
Three Rivers Casino Resort
TR Hunter Real Estate
Distinguished Sponsors
101 Things to Do Magazine
Banner Bank
Bi-Mart
Beachcomber Pub
Burns’s Riverside Chapel
Fred Meyer Stores
Lofy Construction
Oregon Pacific Bank
PeaceHealth
Peace Harbor Medical Center
Sea Lion Caves
Shippin’ Shack
Siuslaw Signs & Graphics
Spruce Point Assisted Living
The Siuslaw News
Be sure to thank these members for
their investment in our community!
UPCOMING EVENTS
NOON FORUM:
March 9 th – Noon Forum, Best Western
Pier Point Inn
Empowering the Employer!
Presented by WorkSource Lane
Learn about what’s new at WorkSource!
Anne Blakeslee, your local employment
representative will be at the March meeting
to discuss the services available to you as
an employer in Florence – everything from
how to place a job listing – to testing services
to aide you in your choice. Attend the March
meeting – and get empowered!
Th ese monthly (second Th ursday) meetings
are focused on resource based content to
bring new knowledge, skills, tools, and
partnerships to local business. Th e Chamber
isn’t a service club, but when businesses
are strong we can support our service
organizations. Come fi nd out how you can
build your business by partnering with
the Chamber. When you partner with the
Chamber, you’re partnering with SUCCESS!
From the Director’s Desk
By Bettina Hannigan
Chamber Executive
Director
Homeowners
do
it. When a home
is
purchased
with a mortgage,
homeowners
gain 100% of the
appreciation in value.
For what…. 10%
down? Now that’s
leverage. How can
you leverage your resources? Take a moment
and really think about it. Chamber members
receive thousands of dollars’ worth of resources,
a Business level Chamber membership is
$225, that’s leverage. What resources does
your business have to leverage? Money, Time,
Connections, Associations, Skills.
Take a moment and consider, what does your
business need to take it to the next level and
what is that level? What is needed to get there?
More customers, more space, more staff , more
training, more money? How can you develop
what you need with what you have? Leverage
can be part of the solution. Partnering with a
group or organization that has the resources you
need is one way of leveraging. Don’t reinvent
the wheel when it’s already been done and you
can get it at a much reduced rate. Same value,
less cost.
• Leverage your time. Is there a more
effi cient way to accomplish your tasks?
Can you delegate more? Are you con-
sciously managing your time or letting
the tail wag the dog?
• Leverage your money. Can you re-
source less expensive credit, change
payment plans, qualify for free credit,
apply for grants?
• Leverage your space. Can you split
up your inventory shipments while
still getting the quantity discount? Do
you have space that is mismanaged or
extra space? Reorganize, or rent it out
and help someone else leverage their
project?
• Don’t know how to do something?
Leverage your connections to learn
new skills, partner with others and
work together to get educated - online
classes, LCC, RAIN. We have the re-
sources.
• Brainstorm with your business con-
nections, how did they leverage their
project? Learn eff ectively.
Many times I hear from our members and
community they need this or that, and I reply the
Chamber can help with that. Boom! Here’s your
resource. Chamber resources include potential
customers, access to local, regional, and
global marketing, eff ective communications,
education (because, you really don’t know –
what you don’t know), web presence, along with
over other businesses that have an unknown or
unclear reason for being in business. When that
purpose is inspiring and resonates with others,
that business has an even stronger advantage.
By Bobby Jensen Jr.
Th e fi rst step is digging in and fi nding
Chamber Board Member
your purpose. It might not be lying on the
surface or at least the inspiring part of it. For
We all have a reason example: many people get into business to just
for doing the things make money, not so inspiring to others, but
we do even though we look deeper, what do they want the money for?
rarely take the time Maybe a large portion of the funds are used to
to really question the take care of their family, in which you could state
reason we do them. your purpose as “A Family Company”. AKA
Th ese purposes drive Johnson and Johnson, Seriously walk down
and motivate us through the street and ask every person if they believe
our daily lives and act as a program in our family is important and they would support it,
brains that directs our actions and decisions. In guarantee like 90% or more will. If you fi nd
business, understanding that purpose is worth you support a community church your purpose
way more than one might think. If a business might be “Growing Together. Prospering
knows its purpose, it has a major advantage Together” AKA: Chick-Fil-A, which closes
Directing Business
With Purpose
April 6th, Lovejoy’s Restaurant, 195 Nopal
Heather and Hannah are opening their
amazing restaurant to share a sampling of
their specialties, don’t miss this event! What
better way to make connections than with
exceptional tasty bits and sips!
Event Committee Meetings
Come join the fun!
Rods N’ Rhodies –
Beachcomber
Tuesday March 7th 9AM
Rhododendron Festival –
Beachcomber
Tuesday March 7th
9:45AM
Want to grow your business? Business by
referral is powerful. Participating on a
Chamber Committee is an eff ective way to
build relationships and referrals. Contact us
for upcoming meetings and times at 541-
997-3128.
Honoring Grand Marshal
US Coast Guard Siuslaw Station
Show your support to
the Rhody Court!
Available at the Visitors Center
ONLY $ 3 BUCKS!
making connections and building new business
relationships. If you don’t ask, you won’t fi nd
out. So reach out, there’s no such thing as a
dumb question, get out of your safe place and
grow, take a risk, leverage your resources. I can’t
push a string, but I am pulling you…. Do it!
their 2000+ restaurants on Sundays, Christmas
and Th anksgiving. Th ere is a purpose in every
business and once you really know what that
purpose is, you can put it to work. Your purpose
will be the fi rst thing you look to when making
business decisions. You will be able to decide
faster because when comparing options you can
simply pick the one that fulfi lls your purpose
best. When you advertise, your “purpose” is
what you start out with and it will emotionally
involve listeners or viewers quickly and have
their attention. Customers and employees
who stand for the same purpose will become
extremely loyal to the business which, as you
already know is when the business really wins!
A quick warning about sharing a strong
business purpose, if you start acting in ways
contrary to your purpose aft er you have stated
it, your customers and employees lose faith in
the business. Be consistent .
YOUR LOCAL CHAMBER WANTS YOU. NOW.
Visitors Center
Meet folks from all
over the world by
volunteering here.
Fun and rewarding!
Rhody Days
Rods ‘N’ Rhodies
Help coordinate the 10th Annual this year!
Carnival, Floral
Car Show, Info Booth,
Parade, Rhody
Raffle Sales, Merchant
Court, Vendor Fair
Awards. Lots to do!
US Chamber Reports - Trade Facilitation Pact Ratifi cation a Boost for U.S., World Economy
of goods across borders, boosting transparency, cutting administrative
costs, enhancing security, and leveraging modern IT tools. Negotiations
for the agreement were completed in December 2013, and the United
States ratifi ed it in January 2015.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
March 16th 5-7pm, Chamber Premier
Partner - Shorewood Senior Living, 1451
Spruce Street.
Early St Patty’s Day Shindig! Hot Appetizers
and refreshments, craft beers and wine.
Wear your green and be entered to win a
prize. Enjoy the newly remodeled lobby and
restaurant.
GET YOUR RHODY
BUTTONS TODAY!
Groundbreaking Agreement Will Break Down Barriers to Trade for
American Small Businesses
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Th omas J. Donohue
issued the following statement today as the 110th country ratifi ed the
World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement
(TFA), allowing the agreement to enter into force and be implemented:
“Th is groundbreaking agreement will unleash new trade
fl ows and spur growth around the world by cutting red tape
and easing the movement of goods across borders. It’s a
welcome shot in the arm for the U.S. and world economies.
“Some of the biggest benefi ciaries will be American small
and medium-sized businesses. Th ey are the backbone of
our economy, but their exports too oft en get tied up in the
maze of bureaucratic and international border procedures.
Th e TFA breaks down these barriers to spur economic
growth by streamlining and simplifying trade requirements.
“Th e WTO estimates the TFA could boost world trade
by $1 trillion and help create over 20 million jobs around
the world. However, we can only unlock these benefi ts if
every country is committed to the implementation process.
“Today’s actions are the culmination of years of hard work, and
we have achieved an important goal. However, the most diffi cult
work still remains. We will continue to work with our partners
across the globe to implement the agreement and urge others to
join us in order to create opportunities for business to prosper.”
Th e TFA will streamline customs procedures to facilitate the passage
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What do you receive for your $ 500 Investment?
1) 10 radio spots (grouped with other contributors)
2) 1/4-page ad in The Siuslaw News (grouped with other contributors)
3) Name mention in flyers placed around local businesses
4) Mention on 4th of July page on Chamber website
5) Mention on Chamber facebook page
Your donation will be specifically earmarked for the expansion and
presentation of the fireworks show, barge and other costs associated
with the fireworks display.
Deadline for Inclusion: June 1, 2017
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