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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018 7 A BUSINESS BEAT 541-997-3128 290 Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439 www.FlorenceChamber.com www.facebook.com/fl orenceoregon www.twitter.com/FlorenceOrCoast February 7, 2018 Welcome New Members! DISTINGUISHED SPONSOR Blue Heron Gallery 1385 Bay St. 541-997-7993 Th e Blue Heron is an ocean themed gallery with a wide variety of locally, regionally, and nationally acclaimed fi ne artists. www.oregoncoastgalleries.net/blue-heron- gallery Wind Drift Gallery 1395 Bay St. 541-997-4023 Off ering a large selection of award winning chocolates, candies and caramel corn and many local, regional and world renowned craft and jewelry artists. www.oregoncoastgalleries.net/wind-drift - gallery BUSINESS PARTNERS AIC Insurance 697 Maple St. 541-997-5947 More than 50 companies to meet your insurance needs, writing insurance policies and surety bonds and providing emergency claims services. www.aicinsagency.com/#our-offi ces|6 Blair Fountain Photography Florence Area 541-991-1637 Lifestyle, Portraits, Events, Artist Collaboration www.blairfountain.com Diversifi ed Marine & Equipment Sales 2530 Hwy 101 541-997-4505 Trailer and boat sales & repair. Auto, boat & RV detailing. Diversifi ed U-Haul & Equipment Sales 2530 Hwy 101 541-997-4505 Moving supplies, moving trucks & trailers, towing and trailer supplies. Kreations Hair Studio and Spa 498 Hwy 101, Ste B 541-997-8440 Aveda exclusive hair salon and medical spa. www.facebook.com/kreationsspa Goodwill Industries 1665 Hwy 101 541-997-4066 Goodwill Industries is a mission integrated, enterprise-funded organization that provides services to individuals with barriers to employment. www.goodwill-oregon.org Kaimana Bodyworx & Tan Republic 3757 Hwy 101 541-997-9771 Off ering Massage Th erapy, Esthetician Care, Tanning, Nails and Pedicures www.kaimanabodyworx.com Of Land & Sea Gallery 1383 Bay St. 541-997-1904 Featuring an array of artists specializing in elements of nature. As well as natural treasures; petrifi ed wood spheres, amethyst geodes and unique coral specimens. www.oregoncoastgalleries.net/of-land-sea- gallery Sticks & Stones Gallery 1368 Bay St. 541-997-3196 Sticks and Stones features many local and regional potters, jewelers, sculptures, and painters. A walk through this gallery is like a stroll down a beautiful forest trail. www.oregoncoastgalleries.net/sticks-stones- gallery Tracy’s Personal Training Florence Area 714-843-9002 Providing a positive, safe and joyful environment to bring your body balance, strength and awareness from a heart of knowledge, passion and care, so your body can perform at its best for a life time. www.tracyspersonaltraining.com Twin Lakes Store 88940 Hwy 101 541-997-3021 Convenience Store located 5 miles North of Florence on route to Yachats. Pacifi c Coast Parking passes available along with other fi shing supplies, cold beer, soda and ice. Future expansion to state liquor store. www.facebook.com/pg/TwinLakesStore From the Director’s Desk By Bettina Hannigan Chamber Executive Director Are you wearing your Imagination Hat? Years ago I took my nephew to Disneyland for the fi rst time, (he was eight) and the fi rst few hours he told me time and again, “Th at’s not real Aunt B”. It didn’t impact me at fi rst, but then I squatted down to his eye level and said to him, “Robert when we come into Disneyland we have to put on our Imagination Hats. If it weren’t for imagination we wouldn’t have cell phones, video games, television, internet, cars… So even though we “see” it’s not real, let’s let our minds imagine.” Years later we brought my brother (Robert’s dad) The world is changing, so start Specialization-ing! By Bobby Jensen Jr. Chamber Board President Competing in business for a s hare of a market is getting tougher, as the inter- net is making all things available to everyone! Purchasing products, having a design done, even babysitting, it’s all and my husband. Th ey ran off all over the place not following Robert and my routine. At the end of the day Robert said “Aunt B let’s not have them come with us again, they didn’t even put on their Imagination Hats.” And he was right. Th e chamber’s noon forum a couple months ago “Get Funded” sparked imagination in our business community when I asked attendees, “If you had unlimited resources, how would you build your business?” Sparks lit in eyes through- out the room as each business imagined what they could do. Small Business Revolution’s Main Street opportunity has intensifi ed the imagina- tion of our entire community. Th is is a priceless gift , and we don’t want to miss one single ben- efi t. I am optimistic that Florence will make the top 5 and then we have one week to get out the vote to win. As Amanda Brinkman stated when they we here in January, we’re already winners. Th is opportunity has made the circle bigger and brought our community together in new ways. Our Imagination Hats are on and there’s no stop- ping us now. Th e Siuslaw Vision 2025 (www.siuslawpath- ways.com) surveyed our region several years ago and recently Mike Webb made a very astute ob- servation. “It’s easy to lead people when you’re leading them where they want to go.” Isn’t that the truth? I am ecstatic that our community’s leaders, organizations, and governments are working col- laboratively for the benefi t of the Florence area. I am impressed by the Port’s openness to hear what the community sees and imagines. By hosting public forums, they are eff ectively strengthening their ability to lead their organization, a brave step indeed. I hope that we see more listening, imag- ining, thinking new, re-purposing, leveraging, new partnerships, new resources and optimism as we team up to build a strong and sustainable economic environment. When it’s TEAM work it doesn’t seem work. Florence, we rock! available online. Profi ts are becoming micro- scopic on commodity type products sold on- line. It only takes a second for google to scour the world for the most desperate person with exactly what you want, who is willing to sell it for minimal profi t. Local service based busi- nesses like hair salons or auto repair are hard to duplicate online so they get a pass here, at least for a second. So how do we prosper in an extremely competitive world market place? We niche out and specialize, becoming the best option in the world in one tiny little sector! Focus on one small area of business or specifi c product that for some crazy reason, only you can do or get! You don’t sell “beverages”, you have to get even more focused. You could only sell juices, actually only orange juice, wait! Here you go, you sell the purest, strongest, orange juice made from oranges off of trees that were watered with orange juice! See nobody can touch you now! Being focused or having a niche business makes your product or service easier to sell because you have perfected it more than the business that tries to off er all kinds of stuff ! Service companies, here is where you come in, more specifi c specialized services means less tools and equipment to buy, store and carry. You will spend less time training your team, too! If your selling online you will need less inventory and can ask for a premium price. You can maintain profi tability because you know you have the uniquest, strongest, purest, orange juice in the world! And now everyone wants some! Oregon State Chamber’s Recent Advocacy Updates Here is some key backdrop information that Chamber members need to know: • Th e budget is relatively stable, thanks in large part to the recent passage of Measure 101. Th ere does not appear to be any pending budget crisis that requires the legislature to try to fi nd addi- tional money. Th e only caveat here is that – as of right now – the recently passed federal tax cuts are projected to cost the state around $120 million. So the legislature has a real choice to make: whether to ‘connect’ or ‘disconnect’ from the recently-passed federal ‘Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.’ 2017-2018 Corporate Underwriters Drift wood Shores Resort • Th e House will be very aggressive. Look for the House to pass Cap & Trade, further gun re- strictions, data breach regulations, drug pricing disclosure and perhaps even a constitutional mandate to provide health coverage for all Or- egonians. A lot of progressive legislation will be considered and even passed in the House. • Th e Senate will be very cautious. Th ere is largely an agreement amongst Senators that no partisan legislation will survive in the Senate. Th is is good news for chambers as nearly all of the partisan legislation would add additional burdens on business. • 250 bills have been introduced, and timelines are very tight. Th e fi rst major deadline is this Friday. Bills that have not been scheduled for a committee vote by this Friday are dead. Expect that over half of the 250 bills that have been in- troduced will be dead by this time next week. Environmental Regulation: • OSCC and local chambers will actively par- ticipate in the ‘Cap & Trade’ debate that will dominate the fi rst week of the session. House Bill 4001 and Senate Bill 1507 will be the two ‘Cap & Trade’ bills. We anticipate that HB 4001 Th e Korando Dental Group Th ree Rivers Casino Resort TR Hunter Real Estate UPCOMING EVENTS Distinguished Sponsors 101 Th ings to Do Magazine Banner Bank Bi-Mart Beachcomber Pub Burns’s Riverside Chapel Blue Heron Gallery Chamber Noon Forums - Lunch & Learn! Luncheons are at the Best Western Pier Point and lunch is available for $14. • 2/8/18 Noon Forum – Th e Siuslaw Vision – A Business Tool. Discover how your business can use the RiverCal.org resource to maximize Wind Drift Kites 1368 Bay St. Unit B 541-997-5007 A kite store with sweatshirts, gift s and beach toys. www.facebook.com/winddrift kites ASSOCIATE MEMBER Ann Dowdy – Individual Florence Making connections and supporting the community. your events and promotions. Th e program will also include a brief history of the Siuslaw Vision, which is a community-led, regional eff ort to improve quality of life for local residents. Th e Vision focuses on six spheres of life in our region: Working People (Jobs), Happy People (Health & Human Services), Educated People (Lifelong Learning), Connected People (Public Services & Infrastructure), Creative People (the Arts), and Active People (the Outdoors & Recreation). Multiple projects are underway within each of these spheres that connect volunteers, businesses and organizations of every kind for our common good. Fred Meyer Stores March 1 st 5-7PM – Shervin’s Automotive Hosts Business Aft er Hours. Shervin’s invites you and your friends to mix and mingle with us at our shop! We want to get to know Florence more and we thought this would be a wonderful way to get to know you all better! We will have delicious bites and tasty drinks. Come by and say hi or stay the whole night! Lofy Construction Oregon Pacifi c Bank Waterlilly Studio Jewelry & Beads 1901 Hwy 101 541-997-7339 A custom jewelry design studio with art, gift s, workshops, and jewelry making supplies. www.waterlilystudiofl orence.com will be the bill that gains momentum. • ‘Cleaner Air Oregon’ funding will also be a huge issue. DEQ is proposing legislation (HB 4002 and SB 1508) that raises Title V and ACDP fees by $2 million to help initiate the air toxics regulatory structure known as ‘Cleaner Air Or- egon.’ Th ere will be signifi cant industry opposi- tion. Please be aware there may be a ‘compro- mise’ bill in the offi ng – SB 1541 – which would limit the stringency of the new rules in exchange for the increased fees. OSCC is actively abreast of the compromise eff orts. OSCC will only support the compromise if it is in the best in- terests of food processors. As of now, it is too early to tell. • Diesel engine regulations are also being con- sidered with HB 4003. Th e bill requires DEQ to adopt new emissions standards for medium and heavy duty on-road diesel engines as well as off -road diesel engines. For updates on Employment Regulation, Aff ordable Workforce Housing, Fiscal Reform and Taxes go to OregonChamber.org and click on the Advocacy Tab. PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center Sea Lion Caves Spruce Point Assisted Living Th e Siuslaw News Business Aft er Hours are FREE and open to the public. Come out and make new connections and do some business! Turell Group Wind Drift Gallery Be sure to thank these members for their investment in our community! February 15th, 5-7 pm, Darlings Marina Hosts Business Aft er Hours. Be part of an evening with friends, community, and chamber members. Please join us at Darlings Marina for hors d’oeuvres and beverages and a million dollar view. BRING YOUR BUSINESS AND RACK CARDS to exchange with other businesses. Event Committee Meetings – Come join the fun! 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.
