YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK FOR YOU!

Have you ever joined a gym, worked hard at it and then seen the results of your commitment, or have you joined a gym, not gone, and then wondered why you’re not seeing any results? Joining the Chamber is lot like a gym membership, you will receive more benefit based on your level of participation. Each year I like to dedicate at least one of my articles to getting the most out of your membership and I encourage you to talk with us about how you can maximize your investment.

So what exactly is a Chamber? The Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB is first and foremost a business membership organization that provides business advocacy, networking and referrals of its member businesses. We are the “Three C’s” of the community, Catalyst for business growth, Convener of leaders and influencers and the Champion for our community. The Chamber works hard with state, county and local officials to create a stronger and better community. The Redmond Chamber is the collective voice of our members and we encourage you to get active and make the most of your membership.

There are so many opportunities offered by the Chamber to get active. Coffee Clatters are still one of the most effective weekly networking opportunities in Redmond and are a highly successful means of connecting business and community. Redmond is all about “face-to-face” and people like doing business with those they know. Never underestimate the power of what you can accomplish over a cup of coffee and a donut! Talk to our Events Director, Amanda Joe, about signing up for a Coffee Clatter, Ribbon Cutting or Afterhours.

There really is no better way to promote and establish new friends and clients than with your Chamber. We offer a host of ways you can connect with others and build your business. Below are few ways to help you take full advantage of your membership.

Submit a New Member article in the Chamber newsletter (150-200 words due by the 15th of each month).

Regularly submit Business Bytes telling us what’s happening with your business (150-200 words due by the 15th of each month).

Keep your business information current with the Chamber via the Membership Portal, be sure to add photos and content telling everyone about your business.

Read the monthly newsletter and be sure to make note of upcoming events on your calendar and welcoming new members with a note from you and your company.

Advertise in the Directory, Visitor Guide, Visitor Center, Newsletter, and/or Website Offer a deal or coupon via your Membership Portal.

Have your brochure or flyer available at the Chamber Office.

Attend or host networking opportunities such as a Coffee Clatter and/or Business After Hours.

Participate and promote your business in parades, golf tournaments and other events.

Have a booth at or attend the Central Oregon Business Expo and Job Fair, or Business Hop.

Display your Chamber Member decal.

Do business with other Chamber members.

Have a link on the Chamber website and utilize the Chamber Seal on your website.

Have an insert in the Newsletter and reach hundreds of members.

Have a booth at the Music on the Green Concert series.

Donate an item, product or service that showcases your company at events.

Become a Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze member.

Become an Ambassador.

Share your thoughts and concerns with the Chamber.

Participate in our Relocation Program.

It is truly amazing what we can accomplish together, and our Membership Director, Evelina Davidson, can help you learn more.

I hope you find these simple ideas, fun and easy to incorporate into your business plan. The Chamber is also hosting Membership Workshops, where we review all these benefits and more. Look for the next scheduled membership workshop online, or in the Chamber Business News. The Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB is here for you and we want to help you make your business successful.

Spring is coming!

There is a lot going on at the Chamber and we are looking forward to March. We are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the new Official 202324 Visitor and Business Guide, which is scheduled to be in our hands by the end of March. We are excited to welcome this new publication and to share it with everyone. We are sure you will be pleased with the Guide and we look forward to getting it to you soon. For more advertising ideas with the Chamber, reach out to our Marketing Director, Connor Cubic.

From all of us here at the Chamber, have a fantastic Spring and Happy St. Patrick’s Day.

Welcome New Members

Be sure to reach out and say hello!

Adams Insurance Co.

(503) 888-1837

Steele Associates Architects, LLC www.steele-arch.com

(541) 508-7568

Cascade View Contractors Cascadeviewcontractors.com cascadeviewcontractors@ gmail.com

Sisters Meat and Smokehouse – Redmond www.sistersmeat-redmond. com

(541) 844-6870

Loan Fox, Inc. https://www.loanfox.com/ loans-in-redmond

(541) 923-4969

Redmond Community Choir www.redmondcommunitychoir.org

(315) 767-1767

River City Roo ng www.roofrivercity.com

(541) 612-1517

Lizzie Phillips – 9to5M www.lizziephillips.com

(541) 508-6948

Blacksmith Public House www.blacksmithpublichouse.com

(619) 405-2589

Harcourts e Garner Group Real Estate www.thegarnergroup.com

(541) 383-4360

Swi Steel

(541) 548-4536 e Truss Company www.thetrussco.com

(541) 526-4851

General Federation of Women's Clubs

The clubwomen from GFWC of Center Oregon are proud to announce our 20th year of existence in Central Oregon! The membership is sponsoring the Coffee Clatter on March 10th at Initiative Brewing in Redmond 8:30-9:30am and we are hoping to see many of our community members and businesses there. GFWC will be celebrating our first “Friendsgiving Event”, which is our opportunity to reach out to the many partnerships we have formed in the community and thank everyone for their support. Without the giving attitude we share in Central Oregon, this volunteerism we offer would not be as successful. Looking forward to sharing time with the community and individuals we love on March 10th.

Joann Wheeler

Proud Redmond Chamber Ambassador

Bend Commercial Tire

LET’S TALK AGRICULTURE!

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We want you to know we are here for you in the full circle of your commercial tire needs, including agricultural.

TIME TO GET READY FOR SPRING! COME SEE US AT OUR SHOP OR AT THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW!

THE SHOW IS AT THE DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, MARCH 24 TH AND 25 TH 2023. TAKE

ADVANTAGE OF SOME SHOW DISCOUNTS!

WE ARE BEND COMMERCIAL TIRE COMPANY, INC.

601 E ANTLER #126 REDMOND, OR. 97756 REMINDER: SNOW TIRES OFF APRIL 1 ST , WE ARE SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS FOR SPRING CHANGE-

OVERS NOW! PREBOOK YOUR APPOINTMENTS, THEY WILL FILL UP FAST. CALL 541-413-5010. IT’S A PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS FOR OUR COMMUNITY!

Spokesman Suites

Spokesman Suites is excited to announce that they have premium executive office space available in Redmond! Thompkins Chiropractic will be expanding their practice into a larger space and Suite 101 will be available beginning March 1st.

”I have been a tenant at Spokesman Suites for about 14 months now as I have been expanding my chiropractic business,Tompkins Chiropractic, into Redmond. It has been so valuable being able to rent an affordable single room while I built my patient base to a point it made sense to expand into a larger space which I am doing! Thank you, Shelby for being a great property owner and giving me this opportunity.”

– Dr. Matt Tompkins

Three private office suites are available for long-term or month to month agreements. Call Shelby Bishop at 541981-4811 or email her at shelby@spokesmansuites. com for more information. Check out the website at www.spokesmansuites.com.

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