By dallaschamber DACC • DAVC • General Information • Member News • Uncategorized • Upcoming Events • • • • • • • • 0 Comments

Red, White, BOOM! Happy Independence Day!

Independence Day 2018, also known as Fourth of July, is a federal holiday observed yearly on July fourth. It is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence of the United States of America from Great Britain in 1776.

Dallas will once again be celebrating the Fourth of July in a big way; Red, White, BOOM! We invite you to join us Wednesday for a spectacular day and evening for family fun as we recognize our service men and women with a beer garden, vendors, non-profit hosted games, field games, live band, a DJ, food trucks, and of course the first-rate fireworks show at dusk. The celebration will continue on July 6th with the sanctioned BBQ Competition Smoke of the Dragon!

All activities will be held at the Roger Jordan Community Park. Dallas Fire and EMS Department will light off the show from LaCreole Middle School. Citizens are encouraged to grab their chairs, blankets and family for the celebration. Come down early to pick your spot!

If you are headed to Keizer to celebrate this Fourth of July be sure to pick up your ticket to the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 12th Annual Patriotic Tribute baseball game. With his family in attendance, the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes will Thank, Honor, and Salute the “Ultimate Sacrifice” of Fallen Marine, Sergeant Ian Tawney of Dallas.  This annual salute to fallen heroes will honor one of our own local heroes.  Tickets may be close to sold out but check for yourself by clicking here.

By dallaschamber DACC • DAVC • General Information • Marketing • Uncategorized • Upcoming Events • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 Comments

Look At People As People

Our chamber hosts a monthly business education luncheon. This last month brought the owner of Salem company, Bob Dalton of Sackcloth & Ashes, who talked about using Instagram for business growth. He made some excellent points about the value of Instagram as well as some great tips on using it to its fullest potential.

However, what he closed with was potentially the most impactful thing he said. I asked him to give us some parting words of wisdom. What he shared with us had little to do with social media. He said the greatest piece of advice he could give is to begin viewing people as people as people. We must consider their identity, not their role in the community or the struggles they have or even their best qualities, we must consider them as a fellow person.

It may seem like semantics to say, a person who is homeless verses a homeless person. Or, owner of “business X” verses Lisa. Or drug addict versus person with a drug addiction.  Or, Republican verses Joe. But in reality, when we can think of people for who they are, we place a value on them. A positive value. When people have value in others’ eyes aren’t they more likely to respond well when disagreed with? In my experience, they are.

It may sound like I’m trying to portray a “Pollyanna” sort of reality where everyone thinks positive and the world is better. That’s not realism. But we can be real and kind. Next time you’re tempted to sling mud at a person because they differ from you, think of them as a person like you are a person. No better, no worse. Maybe, just maybe, we can take Bob’s second final word of wisdom and “start to focus on promoting solutions rather than just opposing problems.”

By dallaschamber Business Books • Business Spotlight • DACC • DAVC • General Information • Marketing • Member News • Uncategorized • Upcoming Events • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 Comments

Dallas Area Visitor Center

Introducing the 2019/20 Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce Directory and Visitors Guide!

This publication is full of resources for residents, visitors and businesses alike. This directory will be distributed locally, regionally and nationally. Our national and regional focus is on chambers of commerce, visitors centers, hotels, information centers and transit stations and airports.

 

Locally, we will put several copies in our area doctor and dentist offices, restaurants, hotels, retail businesses and local attractions.

We will be delivering throughout the next couple weeks. If you’d like yours right away, please feel free to swing by the office and pick up a stack!

See you soon!

By dallaschamber Business Spotlight • DACC • Member News • Uncategorized • Upcoming Events • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 Comments

Fowler Homes

Fowler Homes has been building homes for over a decade. Specializing in luxury custom homes, Fowler Homes creates homes for active adult living and affordable-style housing.  As an offshoot of the James W. Fowler Company, Heavy Civil Contractors and Tunneling Contractors, you can be certain that your home is backed by a reputable company.

James W. Fowler Co. was founded in 1972 by James and Candace Fowler. Beginning with a single bulldozer, Jim began building logging and farming roads in the Coast Range. With additional growth in our community came the opportunity for larger projects located throughout Oregon, Washington, and California.

Today, James W. Fowler Co. is a diversified general contractor providing heavy civil and tunneling construction solutions for clients all across North America. Since their inception, Fowler Homes has based their business on three core values; Excellence, Integrity, and Service with regard to their clients, subcontractors, and employees.

Not only is Fowler Homes dedicated to building quality homes for their clients, but they are also involved in land development and other ventures to help create viable neighborhoods to better communities.

Their greatest desire is that your Fowler built home will exceed your expectations and be…“Your Home for Living!”

http://fowlerhomesinc.com/

By dallaschamber Business Spotlight • DACC • General Information • Member News • Uncategorized • Upcoming Events • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 Comments

Mid Valley Ford

Mid Valley Ford now has all of their prices clearly posted on all of their new Ford inventory. No need to guess what it costs. All their customers have to do is ask for the latest rebates and incentives. Transparent pricing! Jeff Davenport, owner, likes to call it the “No Bicker Sticker!” Mid Valley Ford wants to make it so easy to get a new Ford.

Mid Valley Ford, is a the Ford dealer in Dallas offering new Ford Cars, Crossovers SUVs, Trucks, and Commercial Trucks, and quality pre-owned used vehicles. They strive to be the “Lowest Cost Value Leader New Ford Dealer” in Oregon. Mid Valley Ford provides a “No Charge” 2-year or 24,000-mile maintenance program with your purchase or lease of any new Fords from their dealership.

Search for all new 2017 and 2018 Fords, including C-MAX, Chassis Cab, E-Series Cargo Van, E-Series, Cutaway, Edge, Escape, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-650-750, Fiesta, Flex, Focus, Fusion, Mustang, Stripped Chassis, SuperDuty, Taurus, Transit Connect, and Transit Van Wagon.

Find your dream car from their Ford Showroom of Cars, Crossovers, SUVs, Trucks, and Commercial Trucks; or search their new Ford Inventory to see what is on Mid Valley Fords lot, get new car pricing, and free Ford price quotes. View their used car inventory, including their pre-owned Ford vehicles. At Mid Valley Ford you are going to find “Real People, Real Value, Real Simple.”

https://midvalleyford.com

By dallaschamber DACC • General Information • Uncategorized • Upcoming Events • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 Comments

Member Advocacy

There are many external factors that can affect your business. It is common for managers and owners to assess each of these factors closely. The aim is always to make better decisions for the firm’s progress. Some common factors are political, economic, social, and technological.

The political factors affecting business are often given a lot of importance. Several aspects of government policy can affect business. All firms must follow the law. Managers must find how upcoming legislations can affect their activities. Politics can add a risk factor and lead to major loss. You should understand that the political factors have the power to change results.

Increase or decrease in tax could be an example of a political element. Your government might increase taxes for some companies and lower it for others. The decision will have a direct effect on your business. So, you must always stay up-to-date with such political factors. Government interventions like shifts in interest rate can have an effect on the demand patterns of a business.

The Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce provides business advocacy by:

  • Public Policy Committee.
  • Advocacy Breakfast.
  • Legislative Call to Action.
  • Political Corner.
  • Keeping apprised of legislative bills that affect our Chamber Members and advocating on our Chamber Members behalf.
By dallaschamber DACC • General Information • Marketing • Networking • Uncategorized • Upcoming Events • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 Comments

Networking & Education

Networking is one of the most significant skills that you could learn in order to make your business a success story. The majority of business owners believe that they can just start a business, and the clients will come. Any successful business owner will immediately tell you this is not the case.

Building a successful business takes a lot of time and dedication, so it is sensible to have a network of business partners and associates to draw energy from and keep you motivated. By surrounding yourself with people who share a similar passion and determination, you are more likely to move forward and achieve results. Business networking is a really valuable way to expand your knowledge, learn from the success of others, get new clients and tell others about your business.

Industries are constantly changing. Continuing education is required for workers, and owners to stay current with the latest developments, skills, and new technologies that affect their businesses and their clients. Overall, your image will increase, as will your marketability, if you pursue continuing education.

The Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce provides networking and education opportunities:

  • Wake Up Wednesday Morning Networking.
  • Young Professional’s Evening Networking.
  • Willamette Valley Greeters Networking.
  • Monthly Speaker Series Luncheon.
  • Mid-Willamette Valley Leaderships Summit.
  • Chamber 101.
  • Chamber Chatter e-newsletter.
By dallaschamber Business Spotlight • DACC • DAVC • General Information • Member News • Uncategorized • Upcoming Events • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 Comments

Dallas Area Visitors Center

Last week, the Dallas City Council approved the city’s budget which included them keeping the entirety of the Transient Lodging Taxes. This means that the City will no longer contract with the Dallas Area Visitors Center for marketing of the Dallas area.

So, what’s next for the Visitors Center? Simple, we are going to continue to do the next right thing! This means we will continue to work collaboratively with the City in marketing efforts and in the promotion of city events. We will continue to be involved in other civic organizations and put time into providing the best information possible to Dallas residents, businesses and visitors alike.

Most importantly, the Visitors Center is going to strengthen our focus on drawing tourism to our great city. Identifying and leveraging Dallas’s assets combined with a strong marketing plan will drive people to see what Dallas has to offer. Tourism has a wide range of economic impacts. Tourists in Dallas will contribute to sales, profits, jobs, tax revenues and overall income in our area. The most direct effects from tourism occur in the primary tourism sectors; lodging, restaurants, transportation, entertainment and retail trade.

Simply put, the Dallas Area Visitors Center is going to continue working for you!

https://www.exploredallasoregon.org/

By dallaschamber Business Spotlight • DACC • General Information • Member News • Uncategorized • Upcoming Events • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 Comments

Dallas Grocery Outlet

Did you know our Wine Department is stocked with 100’s of bottles at everyday low prices? We receive multiple shipments throughout the month so the vintages are always changing. Our next Wine Tasting will be held on Saturday, June 15 from 1-4pm. We’ll be sampling some light and refreshing varieties just in time for summer!

At Grocery Outlet, they love their brands. Like, really love them. That is why they work so hard every day to bring their customers the brands they love at prices that are nothing short of pure bliss. In fact, Grocery Outlet has been helping customers save big since 1946. That is when their founder Jim Read opened his very first store, selling military surplus at deep discount prices.

Jason and Sandy Thornton, owners of our new Dallas Grocery Outlet, say that in is their privilege to offer fresh, healthy options to Dallas at low prices saving their customers each and every time they shop at Grocery Outlet.

Be sure to visit Dallas Grocery Outlet this Saturday, June 15th and see what they have to offer our community. While you are there be sure to stop by the Wine Department between 1 and 4 to try their light and refreshing wine varieties.

https://groceryoutlet.com/

By dallaschamber DACC • General Information • Member News • Uncategorized • Upcoming Events • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 Comments

Reason # 64,890,479,465 to Join the Chamber: Enjoy Low-Cost Continuing Education

Many small businesses, especially new startups, can’t afford the cost of attending a well-known conference, hiring training professionals, or even paying for online business courses. Luckily, your local Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce frequently hosts trainings on a wide variety of business topics, giving you a low-cost alternative.

One such event is our monthly education and networking luncheon. The monthly Speaker Series Luncheon is a great way to stay in the know and network with fellow local business professionals. Each month we have featured topic and speakers scheduled, with the goal of helping to keep you in the know and improve your business. Chamber Luncheons are on the 3rd Monday of every month, unless otherwise specified, from 12 pm to 1 pm.

Another such opportunity is the Polk County Young Pros. While designed as an after-hours social event with refreshments, prizes, and networking Young Pros does incorporate education. At least once a quarter Young Pros strives to incorporate topics that are of business importance such as online security, and the importance of public policy. Young Pros meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 5:30 pm to 7 pm.

Finally, Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Mid-Willamette Valley Leadership Summit. This is a day event that is aimed at growing as business’ and as community leaders. Topics last year included learning how to implement proven methods for growing as a community of understanding, and opportunities for business’ in any field to work with the government. We look forward to announcing this year Mid-Willamette Valley Leadership Summit soon!