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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020 | 5A BUSINESS BEAT 541-997-3128 290 Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439 www.FlorenceChamber.com www.facebook.com/fl orenceoregon www.twitter.com/FlorenceOrCoast February 1, 2020 From the Director’s Desk Welcome New Members! By Bettina Hannigan Chamber Executive Director NEW BUSINESS PARTNERS Bonnie Stone, Broker at TR Hunter 1749 Hwy 101 310-487-3013 Bonnie brings 30 years of sales and marketing expertise to her Real Estate clientele in beautiful Florence, Oregon. She has chosen to make her base TR Hunter, “Your Home Town Real Estate Company”. Th e company’s downtown presence and its outstanding community reputation will enhance the quality of your overall experience. www.trhunter.com/agent/bonnie- stone Nosh Eatery 1269 Bay St. 541-997-5899 Locally inspired unique eats in Old Town Florence! Small plates, wine, beer & spirits with a view! www.facebook.com/noshfl o Ocean Grinds Coff ee, Inc. 87738 Hwy 101 (corner of Heceta Beach Rd & 101) 541-590-2500 Serving the fi nest organic espresso, chai, mate and smoothies. Also serving a variety of baked goods and breakfast sandwiches. We strive to reduce our carbon footprint by using compostable and biodegradable cups and plastic ware whenever possible. We look forward to meeting you and making you the best coff ee drinks you have ever tasted! www.facebook.com/Ocean-Grinds- Coff ee-Co-120720998101015 Purple Palm Vacations Florence Area – 541-218-4869 Purple Palm Vacations is a full service travel agency specializing in premium All-Inclusive Resorts, Cruise Vacations, and European Adventures. We help our clients travel better by seeking out incredible destinations, creating one-of-a-kind customized itineraries, and helping out when the unexpected occurs. purplepalmvacations.com Ärtêfacts’ Host Business Aft er Hours, February 6, 2020 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Ärtêfacts’ new store owner Shelly is a Are you sick and tired of be- ing sick and tired? Boy, am I!!! I haven’t been sick (thankfully) but this weather makes me tired. Tired of rain, tired of voice mails, tired of being nice all the time, tired of being positive, just plain tired. Now, I know I’m not the only one; so how do we pivot off of the negative and sprint into the positive? It takes eff ort! Sometimes, monumental eff ort. What do we want and what do we want to pay for it? How’s that tired working for you? Tired doesn’t get much done and what it does get done probably has to be done over. Are you Business Matters: Politics Aside Inside By Russ Pierson Chamber Board President Whatever your political persuasion—left, right, somewhere in the middle or entirely indif- ferent—it is hard to ignore the fact that 2020 is an election year. With the President’s rallies and the Democratic debates already setting the stage at the national level, 2020 is likely to be the kind of year when politics dominates the news cycle. I am a little weary just thinking about it. Th ere is an old axiom that “all poli- tics are local”, and though I’ve heard this truism challenged in this new era of extremely partisan politics and big self-taught wire and leather wrap artist. Supporting artisan jewelry lovers, one piece at a time. Featuring handcraft ed jewelry and handbags as well as distinctive décor. We make and fi nd beautiful accessories for your personal style and inspiration. Th ese genuine pieces are fun and unique! Located at 1255 Bay Street. Th is is a catered event, FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS: feeling creative, generous, joyful? How abou t productive? Well, this is where the doers get’er done. We CHANGE OUR MINDS. Yes, it’s hard; if it wasn’t everyone would be successful. As busi- ness owners we have to learn to pivot, to discipline our minds to stay on track. Changing your mind is a choice, it shows a willingness to consider other information or ways of getting it done. As tempting as slipping down that slip- pery slope into mediocrity is, you’re not meant for it! It’s time to pull up our britches, tell ourselves that we’re not go- ing to take it anymore and get out and rock this thing called business. Do you know what your motiva- tors are? A good way to get started is to determine what you want. Yep, it’s time to reaffi rm, modify and develop your goals. Break them down into yum- my little bite size pieces. Each small achievement is a motivator that works. It will work for you and your team. Take time to celebrate your wins, even if it’s just a change in attitude from being tired to being inspired. Th ere is a lot of good advice out there about goals and team building. It’s good advice. But it’s only good if you take it. Share the love – giving works! Team up – fi nd someone else that needs to pivot and sprint and do it to- gether. Be nice to yourself – celebrate the baby steps. Make your own sunshine – what- ever that looks like. Change your mind – you CAN do this! Be patient with yourself - some- times it’s two steps forward and one step back. You’re still going in the right direction. Remember laughter doeth good like a medicine – take time to laugh. Get some sleep – whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, schedule your down time to rejuvenate. Remember, only you can prevent forest fi res and burnout. Take care of yourself, we need you! dollar donors politicking for their pre- ferred candidates and issues at every level, it remains a guiding star for rural Oregon residents who recognize how important it is to band together and en- sure our voices are heard. Th at’s us. Your Chamber—the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce—wants to rep- resent the collective voices of our mem- bers on issues that are important to us. Our focus is on our own small busi- nesses, and we want to recognize that, while there are some great larger busi- ness entities in our region, most of our members represent truly SMALL busi- ness—way below the <500-employee mark that technically applies to “small business” demographics. Th ese are the kinds of questions we’re asking ourselves as we look at the political climate and issues likely to arise in Lane County, along the coast, in Salem and beyond: - Is this issue business related? - Does it apply to small businesses? To our membership? - Is there an economic impact? - Is there an impact on jobs? - Will our involvement make a dif- ference? food, refreshments and adult beverages will be provided. Come discover one of a kind items that make great gift s for any occasion! questions about the upcoming season and party the night away. Enjoy a menu of food and drinks from our friends at Th ree Rivers Casino. Festivities start at 5pm and go until 7pm. We cannot wait to see you there! Event Center Th ree Rivers Casino Business Aft er Hours with the Eugene Emeralds and Th ree Rivers Casino, February 20, 2020 from 5-7pm. Come on out and join the Eugene Emeralds as they co-host their fi rst ever Florence Chamber Business Aft er Hours with Th ree Rivers Casino Resort! Th e Emeralds Front Offi ce will be on hand to answer any COMMUNITY CARING INNOVATION IN BUSINESS The Archives Homegrown Public House & Brewery Jolly Egret / Periwinkles Florence Hostel 101 Shorewood LIving Florence Regional Arts Alliance When we can answer “yes!” to these questions, we believe it’s time for us to take a collective stand and let our voic- es be heard. And we can amplify our voices via our relationships with other local chambers and the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce, too. We are forming a Legislative Advo- cacy committee to begin this work in 2020. Do you want to be a part? We’re looking for a few reasonable women and men to represent—not just their particular pet issue—but issues that may impact our entire membership for good or for bad, where our voice may make a diff erence. In 2020, while we won’t be able to shove politics aside, we can work for positive change by working from the inside, proactively and collectively. Join us! Lovejoy’s Restaurant and Tearoom Business Aft er Hours, March 5, 2020 @ 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Come join all of us at Lovejoy’s for our Business Aft er Hours! We will be hosting festivities from 5-7:30 pm and will have delicious nibbles such as mini pasties and sticky toff ee bites, along with adult punch and our vast selection of tea among other off erings. Th ere will also be a fun raffl e with prizes, so we hope to see you at the Tearoom! 195 Nopal 2019-2020 St. Corporate Underwriters Drift wood Shores Resort Th ree Rivers Casino Resort Three Rivers Casino TR Hunter Real Estate EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE NON-PROFIT ACHIEVEMENT BeauxArts Florence Food Share Distinguished Sponsors 101 Th ings to Do Magazine Coastal Fitness Friends of the Florence Event Center FTS Computer Repair Oregon Coast Humane Society Driftwood Shores Resort Siuslaw Outreach Services Banner Bank Kaimana Bodyworx Siuslaw Watershed Council Bi-Mart Aileen Sapp, Broker TR Hunter Real Estate Burns’s Riverside Chapel CURB APPEAL STU JOHNSTON - BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Darci Clark - Keller Williams Realty Coldwell Banker Coast Real Estate Darlings RV & Marina HYAK Florence Antiques & Coast Jewelers Laurel Bay Gardens Christina Voogd, Principal Broker Berkshire Hathaway Coast Radio Fred Meyer Stores John’s Construction and Painting Korando Dental Group Lofy Construction FIRST CITIZEN NOMINEES Mike Harklerode Brian Holmes Robert Orr Jerry Ward FLORENCECHAMBER.COM/EVENTS ON SALE NOW! AT FUTURE FIRST CITIZEN NOMINEES Tiffany Hine Brandon Jensen Jared Northrop Hannah Rannow FLORENCE CHAMBER OFFICE 290 US-101 Oregon Pacifi c Bank PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center Sea Lion Caves Spruce Point Assisted Living Th e Siuslaw News Be sure to thank these members for their investment in our community! Business gets done at Business Aft er Hours! Th ese events are FREE and open to the public. Connect – Develop – Grow 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. We are currently looking for committee members for the following committees contact Bettina at 541- 997-3128 x 3 if you are interested in participating in these important committees. LegislaƟ ve Advocacy Membership Development and Re- tenƟ on Noon Forum & Pub Talk EducaƟ on Programs
