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8A | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2021 | SIUSLAW NEWS BUSINESS BEAT 541-997-3128 290 Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439 www.FlorenceChamber.com www.facebook.com/fl orenceoregon www.twitter.com/FlorenceOrCoast October 2, 2021 Welcome these new members! COMMUNITY LEADERS Oregon Integrated Health 705 9th St Unit 4 (503) 972-0235 Florence location has a Medical Doctor and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Quest labs has opened a draw station for our patients and the public! Same day appointments available same and Telemedicine. Telemedicine is available as a MOBILE or In Offi ce appointment. We are accepting new patients including Oregon Health Plan - Trillium & Pacifi c Source as well as, Medicare patients. We are currently covered with most private insurers, accepting Motor Vehicle and Workers Compensation Claims as well. www.OregonIH.com/ fl orence Th ree Mile Prairie 5351 Hwy 101 (541) 512-4528 Th ree Mile Prairie specializes in the construction of new, aff ordable homes in the Florence, Oregon area. Our team of professional home builders has secured a sterling reputation in delivering high quality homes and outstanding customer service. Our mission is to build you your dream home at a price you can actually aff ord. We make you our priority and work with you every step of the way to ensure your expectations are not only met but exceeded. Our customer-fi rst approach is the reason why we’ve been able to grow into a thriving and honest company and provide 100% satisfaction to every client. But we aren’t here to just build you a high-quality house. We are committed to building your dream home where your family can make memories for years to come. www. Th reeMilePrairie.com COMMUNITY INFLUENCER Randy Dixon Insurance Agency 2775 Hwy 101 (541)901-6058 What I like best about my job is that I can off er customers options for a wide variety of coverage and services. You can depend on me to help you look at the big picture. I’m committed to helping Florence residents assess their immediate and long-term needs and choose options that will help them achieve their goals. When you want to explore options for protecting your home, personal property, or fi nancial future, I’m available to answer your questions. www.Allstate.com/ RandyDixon COMMUNITY PARTNER Aloha Coastal Notary, LLC Serving the Oregon Coast (541)901-1847 Meet your Signing Agent Alisha Hill, Certifi ed Mobile Signing Agent and Notary Public in the state of Oregon. Based out of the city of Florence and serving the entire Oregon Coast and surrounding inland areas. Former California Notary Public. 8+yrs as a Real Estate Valuation Analyst II for ClearCapital.com Inc. in the states of California and Nevada. 6 years combined experience as Real Estate Admin and Escrow Transaction Assistant for Dickson Realty, CA and Pacifi c Crest Properties, CA. State and Federal background screen and passed. www. AlohaCoastalNotary.com COMMUNITY SUPPORTER Our Coastal Village, Inc. 628 Radar Rd, Yachats (602)432-6291 Non-profi t public charity providing relief to the poor, distressed, and disadvantaged on the Central Oregon Coast primarily through aff ordable housing. www.OurCoastalVillage.org 2021-2022 COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS Drift wood Shores Resort Th ree Rivers Casino Resort TR Hunter Real Estate From the Director’s Desk By Bettina Hannigan President CEO Wherever you go – there you are. Are you like me, wondering where in the world we’re going? Th is is my fi rst article in three months. Honestly folks, I’ve had nuthin’ worthy of penning for you. However, last weekend, our son shared some challenges he’s facing and in the process of encouraging him, I got encouraged and I think maybe you will too. It’s true, we are all exhausted from pivoting, twisting, and bending, not to mention starting and stopping. I think in many ways we’ve put on our blinders (imagine those Budweiser horses with blinders on their bridles) and are on auto pilot doing what we must but not doing a lot of creative thinking. As we’ve plodded through the days and weeks of COVID, it has been harder and harder to get pumped up and maintain our go get ‘em Business Matters: Welcome By Bonnie Welch Chamber Board Chairperson We l c o m e to fall and all its majesty! As the season changes from summertime outdoor activities to the cool colorful days of autumn, your Chamber of Commerce is focused on how best to serve and support our business community. Hello, I’m Bonnie Welch, Chairperson of the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce and new author of the Business Beat. Th is is a fi rst for me, and I am profoundly appreciative to have the opportunity to address you. attitude. I get it! Stick with me, I think you’ll like this. Summer has ended and our fall season is well upon us. Th e leaves are changing and soon the summer of 2021 will be nothing but a memory. Maybe the seasons are setting an example for us. Change is part of life and it’s going to happen whether we like it or not. Why do some people adapt to change easily while others struggle to keep things the same? I think there are many reasons we don’t want to change: comfort, security, fear, stubbornness (did I say that?), and plain old laziness. It’s oft en easier to just do it the way we’ve been doing it rather than learn and implement a new way. But wait there’s more. Th ose folks that embrace change have something we all need. Th at’s a spirit of adventure. Why not try? What’s the worst thing that could happen? I had a friend tell me once “Why don’t you give it a try? If it doesn’t work out, you can always go back to what you were doing?” (Which by the way, wasn’t working so hot.) I did try it and never looked back. What kind of changes do you or your business need? Relocating, new website, social media campaigns, new staffi ng styles, infrastructure updates, or maybe another type of serious investment? Don’t forget these are all areas that the Chamber can help you connect and get resourced. Now, let’s get started! Steps to embracing change: 1) Awareness of the need or opportunity (take those blinders off ). 2) Willingness to research and consider new options (with a positive attitude). 3) Visualize successful change (feels good right?). 4) Develop a plan and time- line (no procrastinating). 5) Leverage your resources and implement the plan (let the adventure begin!). And the few words of encouragement I shared with our son: “I wish I could share with you all the wisdom and safety that comes from knowing where we are going, that’s not how life works. Embrace the adventure, embrace the change, and discover happiness that you would not have ever known. Security isn’t always in knowing the future, it’s in knowing that YOU will be in your future. You can make a wonderful life wherever you are, because wherever you go there you are.” Th e goal of the Business Beat is to communicate and to encourage members and non-members to take advantage of the Chamber’s wealth of resources, relationships, advocacy and information to help your business thrive. As Chairperson, my responsibility is to help focus our collective resources and energies on the wellbeing of our business community. It is an understatement to say that it has been a diffi cult year. Our community has suff ered severely due to the Covid-19 pandemic along with other important issues -- like workforce development, housing and childcare. Each business here in Florence has had its own unique challenges during the past year. And that’s why we want to hear from you! Over the past few weeks, the Chamber’s board of directors have strategized on how we can better serve our members and encourage new membership. An important component to this eff ort is hearing from each of you. As a fi rst step in this process, we have designed a brief survey we hope will bring to the forefront key challenges facing our business community. Keep a look out for an email survey. We want to learn what are your challenges, needs and concerns moving forward. How can the Chamber best serve your Business in the coming weeks, months and year? Th ank you for taking the time to respond to the survey. I hope you take advantage of what the chamber has to off er your business. To fi nd out more, visit https://fl orencechamber.com/ Th ank you for “tuning-in” to the Business Beat. Until next time… With appreciation and gratitude, Bonnie Welch Chairperson Florence area Chamber of Commerce Champions for a Th riving Community Th e Florence Area Chamber of Commerce is a Champion for a thriving community. Th e way we do this is to support our businesses and organizations who in turn provide employment opportunities and support the needs of the Florence Area. Th e Chamber has and continues to work closely with state and local government, tourism, and legislative stakeholders to represent our community and drive focus and resources to the coast. Th e Chamber’s board of directors believe the membership titles should represent the levels of support invested at the diff erent membership tiers. We are thrilled to promote the new titles which better emphasize the purpose of the Chamber. Non-profi ts and individuals are now Community Supporter, business membership is Community Partner, followed by Community Infl uencer, Community Leader and Community Champion. Chamber membership not only supports the member with an individual listing on the Chamber’s website, powerful communication through the weekly email blast, membership only opportunities and a plethora education and fi nancial resources, Chamber membership supports our entire community. Individuals support the Chamber by supporting Chamber businesses, if you have a choice, choose a Chamber member fi rst. Th ey’re investing in a thriving community and are worthy of your business. If your business or organization isn’t a Chamber member, it’s time to join. Contact Bettina at 541-997- 3128x3 or bettina@fl orencechamber. com. TO every sector of our community. = Which includes you! Business personnel, educators, stay-at-home parents, students, medical workers, non-profit & civic leaders, retirees. Everyone who has a stake in our town. THE FLORENCE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OUR AREA'S LEADING BUSINESS ORGANIZATION REQUESTS 3 MINUTES OF YOUR TIME YOUR OPINION MATTERS! FROM THE BUSINESS AND SERVICES PERSPECTIVE: WHAT MORE CAN THE CHAMBER DO, TO BE THE BEST POSSIBLE SUPPORT FOR OUR COMMUNITY? PLEASE TAKE OUR SHORT SURVEY NOW: https://bit.ly/FACCSurvey2021 FLORENCECHAMBER.COM LISTENING COMMUNITY LEADERS 101 Th ings to Do Magazine Banner Bank Bi-Mart Burns’s Riverside Chapel Christina Voogd, Principal Broker Berkshire Hathaway Coast Radio The Power of the Chamber begins with YOU! YOU COULD BE REWARDED WITH 1 OF 4 - $50.00 VISA GIFT CARDS JUST BY GIVING US YOUR THOUGHTS.WINNERS WILL BE RANDOMLY SELECTED. Fred Meyer Stores Integrated Health Korando Dental Group Lofy Construction Oregon Pacifi c Bank PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center Sea Lion Caves Spruce Point Assisted Living Th e Siuslaw News Th ree Mile Prairie Torex ATV Rentals Be sure to thank these members for their investment in our community!