INSIDE THIS ISSUE

4th of July 1

Travel Oregon PR Team 2

Tram Party 3

Legislative Mtgs. 4

New Members 4

4th of July Contributors 5

NEOEDD Business Workshop 6

Flyers:

Enterprise Summerfest Celebration

TamKaliks Pow Wow Celebration,

Chief Joseph Days Rodeo

WALLOWA COUNTY

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

309 South River Street, Ste B

PO Box 427

Enterprise, OR 97828

Phone: (541) 426-4622

Email: info@wallowacounty.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Joe Wanner, President

Jessie Cunningham, Vice President

Ruby Lathrop, Treasurer/Secretary

Cynthia Warnock, Past President

Kathy Casper, Director

Michael Vali, Director

Jenni Word, Director

Bridget Brown, Director

Liz Neveau, Director

Marc Stauffer, Director

John Williams, Director

Tammy Strampe, Director

Nancy Rudger, Director

Cheryl North-Coughlan, Director

Heather Tyreman, Director

Doris Woempner, Ambassador

CHAMBER STAFF

Vicki Searles, Executive Director

Diane Knox, Admin. Assistant

July 2017

As of Monday, July 3rd the Chamber has raised $12, 123 The 2017 Goal was $12,000

The Wallowa County Chamber asked Wallowa County citizens and businesses to help pay for the Fire-works. We would like to thank each and every person for supporting the campaign. The Chamber is very thankful to everyone. It is amazing the generosity of this community and the support received each year. This is what keeps the Fireworks alive.

All donations of $25 or greater were entered into a drawing to win a one hour flight over the Wallowas or Hells Canyon with independent pilot Bill Ables, associated with the WC Flyers Association. Our winner is Les Bridges Agency. The Chamber Board and Staff wish everyone a wonderful 4th of July

Joseph Mountain Jubilee — Where the Mountains Meet the Music!

This year, enjoy the 6th annual Joseph Mountain Jubilee on July 4, 2017 for a Shake the Lake fireworks pre-party! The festival features a variety of original home-grown music at Wallowa County Park at the north end of Wallowa Lake. Join us for Jimmy Bivens, Jezebel’s Mother, An American Forrest, and Joey Carper. So while you’re waiting for the fireworks to start, enjoy the warm-up acts!

3:00pm – An American Forrest 4:30pm – Joey Carper 6:15pm – Jezebel’s Mother 8:00pm – Jimmy Bivens

For up-to-date information on bands and other festival details, visit josephmountainjubilee.com, find us on Facebook, or contact Tammy Kruger at 541-398-0582.

Wallowa Old Time 4th of July!

Get an early start on the 4th of July in the town of Wallowa where the entire community comes together to celebrate the 4th. This is Wallowa County style!

Join this old fashioned 4th of July event in Wallowa. The parade begins at 11:00 am (line-up at Cougar Field, 10:15), followed by a barbecue at Wallowa Fire Hall at noon. There will be live music during the BBQ by "No Boundaries".

Shake the Lake Fireworks!

New! Why do Visitors

Come to Wallowa County

Wallowa Lake 109

Wallowa Lake Tramway 189

Joseph, Arts & Galleries 179

Hells Canyon & Over Looks 159

Hells Canyon Scenic Byway 150

Wallowa Mountains 43

Wallowa Valley & View Points 19

WC Events 14

Fishing, Hunting, Outdoor Rec. 93

Visit Family & Friends 13

Family reunions, wedding, etc. 8

Other: Oregon’s 7 Wonders 10

Chamber Visitor Report for June

Information Contacts June 2017 May 2017 Year to date June 2016

Walk-ins: Visitors/Business 379 258 1030 288

Information Packets Mailed Out

47 49 319 35

Phone Calls, Web & Emails 402 349 1753 486

Total Contacts 828 656 3100 809

Website Visits

12,157 9,558 46,791 16,026

Membership Referrals 3022 1,714 6,127 1971

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A $14,500 radio campaign has been launched in Boise ID, Tri Cities WA and the Greater NE Oregon Region. This campaign is sponsored by the Chamber and Mike Lockhart of the Wallowa Lake Tramway. The campaign repre-sents partners working together to maximize Wallowa County’s successful marketing program for the Oregon’s 7 Wonders Campaign, the Wallowas. Our region has been recognized along with other Oregon destinations such as Crater Lake, Mt. Hood, Oregon Coast, Columbia Gorge, etc.

Update: Radio Stations you will hear WC Events and attractions!

Travel Oregon Public Relations Team Visits Wallowa County

The team arrived Monday, June 26th and stayed until Tuesday. The Chamber was asked to arrange a dinner meeting so they could meet and hear about the newest businesses, attractions and events in Wallowa County. Dinner was held at the Wallowa Lake Lodge.

The small set of individuals participating were: Jacob Thomas, Big Foot Balloons; Brian Sanders, Wallowa Lake Pack Sta-tion; Michael Lockhart, Dragon Boat Races; Cheryl Coughlan, Josephy Center; Joan Gilbert, Wallowology; James Monteith, Wallowa Lake Lodge, and Vicki Searles, Wallowa County Barn Tour. Besides the dinner meeting, the team explored Wallowa County, with a focus on Wallowa Lake and Joseph. The team departed Tuesday for the Minam Lodge.

The Travel Oregon team consisted of Allison Keeney, Global Communications; Jaime Eder, Global Communications; Sachie Yorck, Integrated Marketing; Jenna Markowick, Global Sales; Nickie Bournias-MEDIAmerica- Travel Oregon’s content (social media, website, etc.); Joni Kabana Photography (private consultant); and Alice Trindle, EOVA.

A quick visit for such a mammoth mission. We have invited many of these individuals back to the County later this sum-mer. The Chamber would like to thank everyone who helped to pull this tour together and all of our lodging partners.

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It was another great Tram Party 2017 —

AND the weather was unbeatable! Mike Lockhart and Bill Whittemore provided a tram ride and dinner for everyone. Music was provided by Janis Carper and Carolyn Lochert duo “Jezebel’s Mother”. The music was perfect for this event and the food was great. We appreciate those who turned out to support local tourism.

THERE WERE 132 TICKETS SOLD OR GIVEN AS SPONSORSHIPS!

A special thank you to Mike Lockhart and Bill Whittemore of the Wallowa Lake Tram-way as our host for the Chamber’ Summer Social Hour “The Tram Party”.

We would like to also thank Ed Millar and Randy Slinker of Terminal Gravity as a

sponsor of the event by providing “beer”. The perfect touch to the evening.

Creating a Strong Economy Together

Please Welcome New Members to the ChamberPlease Welcome New Members to the ChamberPlease Welcome New Members to the Chamber

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Representative Greg Barreto District 058 900 Court Street NE, H-384 Salem, OR 97301 503 986-1458 Rep.GregBarreto@state.or.us

Senator Bill Hansell District 029 900 Court Street NE, S-423 Salem, OR 97301 503 986-1729 Sen.BillHansell@state.or.us

Wallowa County Chamber Legislative Conference Calls, 7:00 am

2017 legislation

The 2017 Oregon Legislative Session is ending in July.

The last conference call will be held July 11 at the Wallowa County OSU Extension Office, 668 NW First Street in Enterprise. The final meeting will be 7 am, Tuesday, July 11. The 2017 legislative session will be over. The calls are by Polycom so everyone will be live on camera with our legislators. John Williams said, “It’s as good as it gets without actually being in the same room. Please join us!” Yes, everyone is invited. We do ask for an RSVP to the chamber (541) 426-4622 to make sure everyone has an op-portunity to present their questions and concerns.

Whispering Pines Condos & Ehrler’s Cabins Contact: Rita Ehrler PO Box 1000 Joseph, OR 97846 (541) 432-2391 Description: Whispering Pine Condos & Ehrler’s Cabins are located in the heart of Wallowa Lake Village, next to the tramway. To make a reservations call Wallowa Lake Resort at 541-432-2391

Enterprise Christian Church Contact: Pastor David Bruce 85035 Joseph Hwy. Enterprise, OR 97828 (541) 426-3449 https://www.enterprisechristianchurch.com Email: office@enterprisechristianchurch.org Description: Enterprise Christian Church is an independent, Bible-believing church.

Pallette Ranch Contact: Larry & Michelle O’Brine 57008 Upper Imnaha Road Imnaha, OR 97842 541 577-3098 https://www.https://www.facebook.com/Pallette-Ranch Email: palletteranch@gmail.com Description: The Pallette Ranch has 5 bunkhouse rooms & group kitchen. The ranch provides lodging for small to me-dium size groups , family reunions, etc. The Pallette Ranch is surrounded by public land, with close access to trails, rid-ing, hunting & 2 miles of Imnaha Riverfront property.

New Management: Park at the River:

Ron & Diane Schuld and Brian and Debbie Barto have sold Park at the River, Wallowa Lake. We are going to miss them as they move to western Oregon. The Chamber wishes them well with their new adventures!

Welcome New owners: Calina and Chris Ide

Chamber Mission Statement:

Promote Business Development in Wallowa CountyPromote Business Development in Wallowa County

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A Special Thank you to the

As of July 4th Supporters of the 2017 Shake the Lake Fireworks

$2000 GRAND FINALE SPONSOR: FAMILY OF DAVID ALBION

$1000-$2000 CONTRIBUTORS: Triple Creek Ranch, Wallowa County Commissioners, Debbie Surface,

And Joseph Chamber of Commerce

$500-$999 CONTRIBUTOR: Mt. Joseph Family Foods, Wallowa Lake Tramway, Wallowa Lake Marina

$100-$499 CONTRIBUTORS: Wallowa Lake Lodge, Wallowa Mountain Properties, Copper Creek Mercantile, Bank of Eastern Oregon, Alder Slope

Nursery, Esprit, Wallowa River RV Park, Wallowa Lake Resort/Flying Arrow Resort, Thompson Auto Supply, Wild Carrot Herbals, Trouthaven, Bollman Funeral Home, Carolyn Gilbert, Ponderosa Motel, The Wilderness Inn, Edward Jones,

The Sports Corral, Larry, Shirley, Brad & Vikki Snook, Stewart Jones Design, Log House RV Park, and Cabin Rentals at Wallowa Lake

UNDER $100 CONTRIBUTORS Vicki & Kerry Searles, Brian& Pat Adelhardt, Haines Family Trust, Bob & Stephanie Williams, Nancy & Bill Rudger,

Hancock Forest Management, Dick & Carol Burch, The Sheep Shed, Joe & Rita Ehrler, Richard & Sanra Richelderfer, Lyn Wolfe, The Dollar Stretcher, Les Bridges Agency, Wallowa County Chieftain, Wayne & Marilyn Bloom, Gerald &

Charlotte McCoy, and Mel Witters Lab

Funds Raised for the Fireworks: $12,123 2017 Goal was $12,000

Without the volunteer ground work there would be no fireworks:

WC Sheriff Department: Chief Deputy Fred Steen (Marine Program Coordinator)

Marine Deputy Lawrence McBurney and all other who helped to move the docks.

Lending of Boat for Firework’s Crew Lem McBurney

Crew for the Assembling the Dock: Lem McBurney, Tyler Evans, Ron Jett, Ron Hayes, Finn Both, Keelan McBurney,

Justice McQuown, and Kerry Searles,

Grand Prize Winner, Flight Over Hells Canyon or Wallowas: Les Bridges Agency

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ENTERPRISE, Ore. – Northeast Oregon Economic Development District (NEOEDD) offers a free, six-week workshop series to help entrepreneurs and small-business owners build the basis for a successful enterprise. Register by Jun. 23 to reserve your seat in Wallowa, Elgin, Baker City, or La Grande. But, don’t wait—class size is limited!

Lisa Dawson has taught the Business Foundations program for more than ten years, and her students—existing and aspiring en-trepreneurs in Baker, Union and Wallowa counties—continue to give her rave reviews. This hands-on class covers the basics of running a successful business: overhead and variable costs, goal-setting and sales projections, marketing, and other considera-tions, and brings it all together in a business plan.

Best of all, thanks to a Community Development Block Grant through Wallowa County, the classes are offered free of charge!

Workshops take place:

Wallowa: Mondays, Jul. 10 – Aug. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Wallowa City Hall, 104 N Pine St. Elgin: Tuesdays, Jul. 11 – Aug. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Elgin Depot, 300 Depot St. Baker City: Wednesdays, Jul. 12 – Aug. 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. at HatchLab Baker, 2019 Main St. La Grande: Thursdays, Jun. 29 – Aug. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Umpqua Bank, 1215 Adams Ave.

To register, call NEOEDD by Friday, Jun. 23 at 541-426-3598 or 800-645-9454, or email kristyathens@neoedd.org. Preference is made to people with low-to-moderate incomes; income verification will be required.

The workshops last six weeks, with the following topics:

Gaining Perspective: View business concept from a high altitude in order to define vision, set priorities, and get a good look at the main topics to be addressed.

Laying the Foundation: Define line of business and analyze financial essentials, from overhead costs to break-even points. Getting into the Flow: Cover the financial bases of cash flow, sales forecasting, and financial documents. Mission & Markets: Revisit mission, discuss market research, identify and assess competitors, and target markets. Get the Word Out: Discuss creative marketing strategies and give peer feedback on product, or marketing materials. Goodbye & Good Luck: Present business plans and generate next steps.

Here’s what former class participants have to say about the Foundations class:

√ “[I appreciated Lisa’s] low-key and helpful attitude, and her desire to help each of us regardless of our business choices.” –Participant in Halfway

√ “I hadn’t looked at break-even point, overhead costs, and marketing costs before this class.” –Participant in Enterprise

“[I valued] being able to get a grasp on my business intentions and the necessary work involved to be successful.” –

Participant in Baker City

The Northeast Oregon Economic Development District’s mission is to provide resources and facilitate quality decision-making

for the benefit of entrepreneurs, businesses and communities in Baker, Union, and Wallowa counties. Learn more about our

programs and business support at www.neoedd.org.

Kristy Athens, Outreach Specialist Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. M-F Northeast Oregon Economic Development District 101 NE First Street, Suite 100 Enterprise, OR 97828 Phone: 541-426-3598, 800-645-9454

www.neoedd.org

kristyathens@neoedd.org

Business Foundations Workshops Free to Public In Wallowa, Elgin, Baker City, and La Grande

Enterprise

Jenni Word, Enterprise City Council

Joseph

Tammy Strampe Copper Creek Mercantile

Wallowa Lake

Michael Vali, Vali's Restaurant

Wallowa/Lostine

Kathy Casper, Wheatland Insurance

Health Care

Bridget Brown

WV Wellness Center

Education

John Williams,

WC Extension Office

Farm/Ranchg

Jessie Cunningham Rockin J Ranch

Rural/Outlying

Liz Neveau, Double Arrow Veterinary

Natural Resources

Cynthia Warnock,

WC Soil & Water CD

Small Business

Ruby Lathrop, Umpqua Bank

Public Relations

Marc Stauffer, Stauffer Refinishing

Culture & Heritage

Nancy Rudger

Arts

Cheryl North-Coughlan

Josephy Center for Arts

Tourism

Heather Tyreman Bronze Antler B&B

309 South River Street, Ste B PO Box 427 Enterprise, OR 97828