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BUSINESS BEAT
541-997-3128
290 Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439
www.FlorenceChamber.com
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July 7, 2018
Welcome New Members!
We would like to welcome
Handyman 101 as our newest
Distinguished Sponsor.
DISTINGUISHED SPONSOR
Handyman 101 Construction, LLC
625 Hwy 101 #128 541-999-5050
Specializing in small jobs to fi x your
home’s daily problems. Building ramps,
deck, garages, carport, sun rooms, pressure
washing, grab bars, and more.
PREMIER PARTNER
Florence Antiques and Coast Jewelers
1220 Bay Street #100 541-997-8104
Conveniently located on Historic Bay
Street in Florence, Florence Antiques &
Estate Jewelry specializes in fi ne European
& American antique furniture as well as
vintage, estate, and pre-owned jewelry.
BUSINESS PARTNER
Spring Creek Massage Th erapy
498 Hwy 101 #B (inside Kreations Hair
Studio)
541-600-9609
Off ering customized sessions that will
directly address your unique circumstances
and needs. Encompassing a variety of
techniques including Swedish, myofascial
work, acupressure, trigger point therapy,
deep tissue, and other methods.
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July 12th Noon Forum – Lunch & Learn
Employee Benefi ts: Keeping the Good Ones
Employee benefi ts can play a major role
in recruiting and retaining the kind of tal-
ent that will grow your business. How do you
know which benefi ts mean the most to your
employees? Listen in on the expert wisdom
of Sally Wantz, Human Resource Manager for
the Confederated Tribes, as she shares from
her wealth of experience and industry knowl-
edge.
July 12th, 11:45AM at Best Western Pier
Point Inn. Lunch is available for $14. Th is
event is open to the public. Strong business
builds strong community!
2017-2018
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Business Matters: On the
Shoulders of Giants
By Russ Pierson
Chamber Board President
Th ere is an old say-
ing people oft en use
when assuming a new
position: “We stand on
the shoulders of giants.”
At the recent Annual
Membership gathering
of the Florence Area
Chamber of Com-
merce, I was reminded
of just how very true
those words are for me. As I assume the role
of President of the Board of Directors for this
coming year, I am incredibly humbled by the
warmth of our community and the remark-
able talent and commitment to service that
marks our local Chamber.
From the Director’s Desk
By Bettina Hannigan
Chamber Executive Director
Are you a “one
armed wallpaper hang-
er”? I think many of
our businesses feel that
way most of the time,
especially now in the
middle of our busi-
est season. So much to
do – so little time. How
can your chamber help
you? We are your “go
to” resource for solutions! Around here it’s
all about our members and our community.
Our primary purpose is to help and we do it
through Economic Development, Advocacy,
Education, Connections, and Resources. Th at
doesn’t even include the stellar global tourism
marketing the chamber does. Th e plethora of
Diligently Perfecting
your Prudently
Organized
Business
By Bobby Jensen Jr.
Chamber Board Member
Th is month’s arti-
cle is the fourth of four
individual
connected
principles that I’ll ex-
pound upon and apply
to business. Th ey are
extracted from the hexaco.org personality quiz
that has tested millions of people and is used
for diff erent facets of personality study due to
its unbiased outcomes. Th e section in which
TR Hunter Real Estate
Distinguished
Sponsors
Banner Bank
Bi-Mart
Beachcomber Pub
Best for Hearing
Burns’s Riverside Chapel
Blue Heron Gallery
Christina Voogd, Principal Broker
Coast Radio
Darci Clark, Real Estate Broker
Fred Meyer Stores
Handyman 101 Construction, LLC
Lofy Construction
Oregon Pacifi c Bank
PeaceHealth
Peace Harbor Medical Center
Sea Lion Caves
Shorewood Senior Living
Spruce Point Assisted Living
Th e Siuslaw News
Turell Group
Wind Drift Gallery
Be sure to thank these members
for their investment in our
community!
resources the chamber has is almost infi nite.
Need help with employee development – we’ve
got resources. How about fi nancing? Yep, we
have resources. What about face to face help?
We can do that too. Too oft en business owners
are so busy “hanging wallpaper” that it never
crosses our minds that there might be a better
way.
Th e chamber is bringing new education to
our community with the monthly Pub Talks
and the Lunch & Learn Noon Forums. Part-
nering and leveraging relationships allow us
to bring fresh content that can easily be imple-
mented. I am so excited to see the new busi-
nesses in town and even more excited to see
our “almost” new businesses expanding, hir-
ing new staff and bringing new ideas.
Your chamber asks tough questions. How
can we bring more value to you? How do we
connect our community stakeholders? Where
are we going and why? Th e why is the anchor
and I think you know why. It’s simple, the more
the most successful business developers con-
sistently score highest in is called “conscious-
ness”. Th is category breaks down into four
principles. Th e fi rst three we discussed in pre-
vious articles which were Prudence (aka: wis-
dom), Perfectionism and Organization. Th ey
connect closely and magnify this month’s topic
which is Diligence. Th is principle like the others
has more to it than one thinks at fi rst. Th ere is
some depth to it. Diligence is oft en referred to
as “hard work” to most of us, or “hustle” to the
younger crowd. While working hard or getting
aft er it is important, diligence is much more. It’s
working with heart, purpose and meaning! Re-
member the story of the brick layers. A man in
passing asked the fi rst of three brick layers what
he was doing. Th e fi rst said gruffl y, “I am lay-
ing bricks”. Th e second stated when asked the
same, “I am earning money” and the third said
We work closely with the great people at
the City of Florence—both elected offi cials,
Mayor Henry and the Council, and the City
staff , from Erin Reynolds, our City Manager,
and everyone on her team. And our excep-
tional staff includes Executive Director, Bet-
tina Hannigan, who fi ghts for all of us every
day, with charm, grace and a refreshing no-
nonsense approach to our work; and Terry
Abeyta, our Assistant Director, who is herself
a business person and a woman with great ca-
pacity and many talents. Of course, I’m aware
of so many others, like our former director,
Cal Applebee, who served with distinction
with so many dedicated board members and
volunteers. Th ank you, one and all.
Th is is the year of ReVision Florence, and
while there will be moments of consternation,
as we all band together, we will thrive. Some
of us are competitors, but all of us are collabo-
rators for the good of our businesses and our
community.
resources the Florence AREA has the more we
can invest in a sustainable future, help those in
need and support our non-profi ts.
We are the Florence AREA Chamber of
Commerce. Our sphere of infl uence ranges
throughout the Siuslaw Region. We have
members in Deadwood, Eugene, Springfi eld,
Yachats, and Reedsport. It’s important to see
the “community” picture. Individuals, busi-
nesses, organizations, government all work-
ing together with a shared purpose is a mighty
powerful collaboration. Seeing all these play-
ers playing well together will be the backbone
of sustainable economic development. Of
course we don’t agree on everything, but we
can all agree that when we partner up it works.
We have so much in common that even if that’s
all we worked on we’ll be busy for a long time.
I am proud to be your Executive Director and
even prouder to call Florence my home. To-
gether we can do hard things and we are!
with a smile, “I am building a Cathedral”. I’d bet
that the third man’s attitude was refl ected in his
craft smanship and we would all like to have him
as our brick layer as opposed to the previous
two. Now, if we look at the previous three prin-
ciples, let’s see if we can understand diligence at
a new level. So “Prudence” relies on our experi-
ence and wisdom ensuring that our work will
be most meaningful. “Perfectionism” means
when we’ re “Diligently” working on the thing
our “Prudence” decided was most important,
we will act with precision and minimal defect.
“Organization” directs our “Diligent” work as
to what order and time were implementing our
perfected skills. See, it’s a circle, and the better
we become at implementing each of these prin-
ciples the more success will follow in our wake,
and yes, that’s a boat word.
Have you ever wanted to start a new busi-
ness that could change the world? Do you have
an idea you’d like to pursue or a problem you’d
like to solve but don’t know where to start or who
to start with? Startup Weekend Oregon Coast is
the place to look for a team, create a prototype
of your idea, validate your business idea, and re-
ceive feedback from experienced entrepreneurs,
all in one weekend.
July 13-14: Friday: 6 - 9 PM; Saturday: 8 AM
Drift wood Shores Resort
Th e Korando Dental Group
Th ree Rivers Casino Resort
101 Th ings to Do Magazine
I have been so proud to serve with our
outgoing President, Bobby Jensen, owner of
Breen Marine. He is committed to our com-
munity, enthusiastic, innovative, collabora-
tive—always positive—and otherwise ev-
erything I want to be when I grow up. Jenna
Bartlett, publisher of Th e Siuslaw News and
our Past President who now steps off the
Board, is truly wise beyond her years, remark-
ably generous with her time and talents, has
deep understanding of the rich history of
the entire Siuslaw region, and knows every-
one and everything. Every single one of our
board members, both outgoing and incom-
ing, are extraordinary people with a servant’s
heart. Th en there are our ambassadors, our
volunteers at the Visitor’s Center, and busi-
ness people who serve on the various Cham-
ber committees—all of these incredible people
have given so much of themselves to ensure
the success of our Chamber and the greater
community we serve.
July 19th 6-7:30pm, Evening At the Spa
– Beauty by Delivery Hosts Business
Aft er Hours at 508 Kingwood. Florence’s
#1 Day Spa is opening our doors to
hometown for an evening fi lled with
fun, laughter and great food. Featuring
an award winning spa line of organic &
natural products. Samples for everyone
who attend. Take home a bit of luxury
this evening. Box Lunch will be catering
the event, serving amazing food. Food
infused with essential oils, and choices
of cocktails. Come meet the entire staff .
Award winning therapist will be off ering
complementary chair massages. Th e spa
will be off ering specials for our services
this evening. We look forward to seeing
our favorite faces and meeting new ones.
Business Aft er Hours are FREE and open
to the public. Come out and make new
connections and do some business!
Ev ent 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.
- 8 PM at LCC 3149 Oak St. Florence, OR 97439.
Cost: General $40, Student $30, Includes 3 delicious meals, expert speakers, networking, cof-
fee, internet, and more! Buy tickets at go.startupweekend.org/fl orence
Special thanks to our event
sponsors:
BANNER BANK
Big Bang Sponsor!
City of Florence
Florence Dental Clinic
Great Western Hamilton Corporation
Hop Valley Brewing
Lofy Construction
Port of Siuslaw
Shorewood Senior Living
American Legion Post 59
Kitchen Klutter • Duman Inc, Florence
Florence Saw Shop
