January 2024 Redmond Business News

THE REDMOND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CVB

BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 2024 DIGITAL EDITION

ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

See Page 7 for all the information on the upcoming Chamber Awards Banquet January 19th!

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DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE JANUARY 2024

BY ERIC SANDE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

HAPPY NEW YEAR Happy 2024! I hope you enjoyed the holidays and you were able to be with those who bring joy and happiness. Each year seems to go by faster and faster, especially during the holidays and each year when I look back, I am amazed at what the Chamber has accomplished. The accomplishments are made possible by the collective efforts of so many incredible people, the Chamber team, our dedicated Ambassadors, our many volunteers and of course our amazing Board of Directors. We are blessed to work with and represent our many members who we consider – our friends and our family.

Are you ready for 2024? As we start the New Year, we are excited to take on new projects and continue to make Redmond the best it can be. The Chamber is eager to follow the Oregon State Legislature through the short session and see how we can engage our members with issues, which may affect businesses. The Legislative Session will begin on Monday, February 5 and run 35 days ending on Sunday, March 10. We will keep you up to date if there are important issues for you to follow. This is also an Election year and we will navigate what comes our way throughout the process.

June 30, 2024 is also when our contract with the City of Redmond ends, for providing tourism services for City of Redmond. The City has formed a new Tourism Committee to advise the City Council on how best to spend dedicated tourism funds. The City will issue an RFP sometime during the first part of the year, in which the Redmond Chamber and CVB will be eligible to apply.

Whatever the outcome, the Redmond Chamber of Commerce and CVB will continue to be the best at representing our membership and community.

live work and play. Be sure to sign up for our Annual Golf Tournament and Goblins and Ghouls Tournament, these events help us pay for making our community awesome. We couldn’t do what we do without the support of our Premier Sponsors, so look for all of our sponsors listed in our monthly newsletters and for their banners and names at each of our events throughout the year.

Annual Dinner It’s time for the Annual Awards Dinner! This exciting event is our chance to thank our Members, Board of Directors, volunteers, Ambassadors and the community for their support of the Chamber.

We will thank our outgoing President of 2023, Brenda Turner, for her strong leadership and she will pass the gavel to our incoming President, Jake Waardenburg. During the ceremony we announce several awards including the Redmond Citizen of the Year, the Business of the Year and more. Be sure to mark your calendar for January 19th, 6:00 pm at High Desert Music Hall, and seating is limited so be sure to RSVP to the Chamber right away!

The 2024-2025 Preferred Business Directory It’s not too late to advertise in the 2024-25 Redmond Official Visitor and Business Guide. The Guide is our most sought after and requested piece by both visitors and those looking to relocate. Be sure to get your name out front of those looking at Redmond. For more information on how you can be a part of the Guide, call Connor Cubic at 541-923-5191.

Happy New Year, from all of us here at the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB!

The Redmond Chamber looks forward to offering yet another outstanding year of opportunities for our members and community. We have an incredible year planned including, Coffee Clatters (booked out for the year), Lunch and Learns, and Business Afterhours scheduled. We will once again be providing our Official Visitor & Business Guide, host the 4th of July and Starlight parades, offer our FREE Music on the Green Summer concert series, host the Redmond Night Glow and Redmond Brew Fest, Trick or Treat on 6th Street, and of course light up your Holidays.

We will continue to host creative fundraisers so we can help make Redmond a fantastic place to

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MEMBER BYTES A Smile For Kids 2023: A Year of Challenges and Triumphs Dear Friends, Supporters, and Community Members, As we close the chapter on 2023, I want to take a moment to reflect on what has been a tumultuous yet transformative year for A Smile for Kids (ASK). The introduction of the new orthodontic Medicaid benefit in Oregon, effective January 1, 2023, marked a significant shift in our landscape. It has been a year of immense learning, adaptation, and dedication as we navigated these changes while steadfastly serving our mission.

Navigating the New Medicaid Benefit The new Medicaid benefit brought both opportunities and challenges. Our team worked tirelessly to help Medicaid members, guardians, orthodontists, treatment coordinators, caseworkers, administrators, and state employees understand and navigate this new landscape. Our website and blog became a hub of information, addressing the myriad of questions arising from the 23 different interpretations by coordinated care organizations (CCOs) and dental Medicaid payers. This effort was crucial in mitigating confusion and ensuring that the benefits reached those in need.

Continuing Our Core Mission Despite these additional responsibilities, our core mission remained our guiding star. We currently have 113 active kids in braces across Oregon. Our team ensured that these children not only received their orthodontic treatment but also fulfilled their commitments to community service and academic excellence. This in-depth casework and compliance work are the backbone of our program, ensuring not just improved dental health and self-esteem, but also a higher-thanexpected positive health outcome for each child.

Fundraising and Community Support The financial aspect of our mission cannot be overstated. Even with generous discounts and inkind donations from our orthodontic partners, the expenses for our active cases approached half a million dollars. This underscores the importance of our continuous fundraising efforts, grant writing, and corporate donation appeals. These funds are vital in creating better health outcomes for our children and, in many cases, their families too. I am grateful for any support we have received since we started the work in 2004, but this year we are all especially happy for every penny donated to ASK. A Holistic Approach to Child Health At ASK, we view each child holistically. We actively look for Health Related Social Needs services, leveraging our network of school advocates, counselors, healthcare professionals, and caseworkers. Our involvement with the UniteUs platform, also called ConnectOregon, allows us to both receive and issue referrals, further enhancing our ability to change lives through a comprehensive approach to each child's health.

Looking Ahead to 2024 As we step into 2024, we are poised to move forward more deliberately through our current formation of an additional LLC, with the ability to contract for services with any of the partners who are charged with administering and paying for the new benefit. The resources we are gaining through contracts in the ASK LLC will be instrumental in helping OHP/Medicaid members, with any profits being allocated to ensure continuation of our ASK nonprofit work. We remain committed to serving those who inevitably will still fall through the cracks on the OHP/Medicaid side, ensuring that every child in Oregon can smile with confidence, regardless of social and

financial status. It’s an equity issue for us.

In closing, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you – our supporters, partners, and community members. Your belief in our mission fuels our efforts and makes a tangible difference in the lives of Oregon's children. On behalf of Diane, Kasey, Michael and myself, here's to a new year filled with hope, health, and smiles!

Kind regards, Christian Moller-Andersen Executive Director, A Smile for Kids The Entrepreneurial Ear Having been an entrepreneur for over 40 years, I understand the value of Mentors and Business Coaches/Consultants in assisting entrepreneurs.

My success in Business would not have been possible without the aforementioned.

With this in mind, I am offering to Redmond Chamber entrepreneurs, a COMPLIMENTARY 30 minute Meet and Greet as a gift to my community. My hope is that this offer will be accepted to those desiring success in Business.

I can be reached at garyae@gmail.com or 541-292-6177.

Gary A Einhorn The Entrepreneurial Ear www.garyeinhorn.com

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THE OFFICIAL VISITORS AND BUSINESS GUIDE 2024-2025

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2023 Join us in honoring those individuals and businesses who were outstanding in 2023.

This is an exciting evening for Chamber members and the Redmond community to review the year’s accomplishments and look forward to the new year. Attendees will enjoy the wonderfully creative banquet tables decorated by member businesses, great giveaways, and who knows, perhaps you too will be taking home a coveted golden plate of your own!

This event is fun for all, and we, here at the Chamber, look forward to it every year.

It’s our opportunity to thank our Chamber Members, and to thank the community at large for outstanding services or products throughout the year.

Our member businesses elaborately decorate the tables, and those seated at the table get to keep the gifts and centerpieces.

The Awards Dinner is Friday, January 27, 2023 and starts at 6:00 p.m. at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center.

The cost is $75 per person, and you will need to RSVP online by going to

visitredmondoregon.com, hovering over the Events Tab, clicking on the Awards Banquet page, and registering! The seating is open and tables are not reserved, so arrive early to pick out the best table!

The Redmond Chamber recognized businesses in several categories including the Redmond Citizen of the Year.

Nominations for this year’s awards were accepted through Dec. 20. The Redmond Chamber Executive Board reviewed all nominations before choosing the final award recipients.

Criteria for each category includes: Citizen of the Year: Any citizen may be nominated for this award, which is selected based on outstanding service to the community in a volunteer capacity outside of his or her business, profession or vocation.

business, product and/or service.

New Business or Product: This active Redmond Chamber member business must have recently opened or launched a new product, the development of which shows creativity and imagination.

Customer Service Award: This member business should excel in the area of outstanding service, providing an experience that is truly unique and rewarding to the customer.

RSVP BY: Wednesdy, Jan 10, 2023 $75 Per Person RSVP Online at www.visitredmondoregon.com EVENT: Friday, January 19, 2024

We encourage you to be a part of this year’s event as we look at our entire community and recognize what makes it such a great place to live, work, and play.

NO HOST BAR: 5:00 p.m.

RSVPs are required to attend this year’s Chamber Awards Banquet. To make a reservation, go to visitredmondoregon. com.

DINNER: 6:30 p.m.

DOORS OPEN: 6:00 p.m.

AWARDS: 7:00 p.m.

Business of the Year: This active Redmond Chamber member business should have demonstrated inspiration and resourcefulness in the development of its

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NEWS FROM

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CROOKED RIVER RANCH FARMERS & ARTISAN MARKET

by Brenda Cooper One of the best things a community can do is to promote their local crafters, farmers, and artisans, which is described as a person producing something using a traditional method, for example breads, wines, and crafts. These are the people who share their trades which add to the personality and spirit of the community. Farmers markets have a long history that dates to ancient times. According to some sources, farmers markets originated in Egypt over 5000 years ago, where farmers and craftsmen met in urban spaces to sell their goods. Purchases were usually trades rather than money transactions, and goods were valued by weight. The first market opened in the United States in 1730 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It was a favorite place to gather and socialize for their community.

This is exactly what Crooked River Ranch has going seasonally April through the month of December. Each month it is held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday, from 9:00am-3:00pm, located in the CRR Old Fire Hall at Shad and Hill Rd. Vendors must be residents of Crooked River Ranch and pay a $5.00 vendor fee. There are approximately 12-15 vendors each time. The booths range from eggs, to jams, salsa, breads, homemade jewelry, and soaps. There are beautiful metal and wood crafts, sewn bags, crocheted winter hats and scarves and so much more.

This event has 3 volunteers that give of their time to organize the market and do so for the local

residents of the ranch to have the opportunity to make money and display their talents whether they be a useful item or fun and decorative.

With the use of the CRR Old Fire Hall, the market is able to stay open in challenging weather conditions and in the summer months they can expand out into the parking lot.

The common theme of the Farmers & Artisans Market is you are buying more than an object. You are buying 100’s of hours of failures and experimentation. You are buying days, weeks, months of frustration and pure joy. You aren’t just buying a thing—you are buying a piece of heart, part of a soul, and a moment of someone’s life. Most importantly, you are buying the artist more time to do something they are passionate about. We will see you there in April 2024!

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ECONOMIC

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CREATING COMMUNIT Y AND GROWTH IN REDMOND BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: SUNWEST BUILDERS

To provide a better understanding of who is behind REDI (Redmond Economic Development, Inc.), this article features perspectives from one of the supporters of REDI’s mission and vision to build prosperity through community and business development. We wish to thank SunWest Builders for sharing this article that helps tell the REDI Story through a business perspective.

For 35 years, SunWest Builders has been synonymous with many industrial and commercial projects throughout Central Oregon. It’s hard not to drive around Redmond and not encounter a project completed by SunWest Builders. Some of the over 140 projects the Historic Redmond Hotel, AmeriTitle, BasX, St. Charles Emergency Facility, and Medline.

“Being located here in Redmond and being a part of the community has given us the opportunity to build a variety of projects here,” says Steve Buettner, President/Owner of Sunwest Builders.

“We are proud to be a community builder in Redmond.”

So why Redmond? Steve along with his wife Toni are raising their family in Redmond. Steve says it’s a great community to be a part of and it just

felt natural to locate his business here.

“Redmond, along with REDI (Redmond Economic Development, Inc.), provided a very friendly business environment and made the decision easy,” he says. “Locating our office in the Airport Business Park was strategic to serving the Central Oregon region.”

During the early years of SunWest Builders, Steve says the company was looking for a place to locate in Central Oregon. REDI was able to step in and help locate the business, and provide guidance along the way as SunWest went through initial site feasibility studies, construction budgets, etc.

Builders has been very busy with construction in the region but is also excited to collaborate and educate those interested in the trade industry along with other construction leaders, trade partners, and Central Oregon Community College.

“There is an essential need to grow the industry by educating younger generations about the amazing long term career opportunities the trades provide,” Steve says.

Above all, SunWest Builders is proud of the work it does and of its reputation in the community. “Our breadth of projects has helped us be successful for 30+ years and we look forward to many more,” says Steve.

REDI even helped introduce the company to the late Jean Wood, developer of the Airport Business Center. “REDI, along with Jean, had a vision for the area that fit our goals of being part of a growing and business-friendly community that we could immerse ourselves in,” says Steve.

“Supporting REDI has been one of the best investments that we have made over the years.”

And over 30 years later, the success and growth of the Redmond community can be seen throughout the city. SunWest

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Q: As a Latino business owner, I’m wondering if you might have input vising and a variety of low-cost courses to help entrepreneurs through the that’s specific to challenges facing Latinx entrepreneurs? business lifecycle: cocc.edu/sbdc.

A: In my 14 years as a Latino advisor in Oregon, I’ve noticed that the About the Expert: biggest challenge is changing my clients’ approach to entrepreneurship.

José Balcazar has owned restaurants for more than 20 years and often They are often unaware of the resources available for starting or expanding works with clients who want to start food-related businesses. He also serves their small businesses. Here are some of the insights I share: as the SBDC's Veteran liaison, drawing from his own experience in the U.S. Army. José has always had a passion for computer programming, and as a 1) Be open to assistance to scale your business. Many businesses engage bilingual adviser he is well positioned to help both English- and Spanishin local business transactions, like selling goods at regional markets, but speaking clients with the challenges that can arise in business ownership they seldom consider taking out loans to grow their businesses or establish and with technology. larger stores. Identifying loan sources and funding programs is an important — and very achievable — step.

2) Redefine success. The typical mindset for many starting a business is to save money, seek help from family and friends, and start on a small scale — with relentless hard work being the definition of success.

In my role as an adviser, I concentrate on education to shift this mindset. Instead of solely focusing on working IN the business, I encourage individuals to take advantage of additional resources and support to delegate and train others. I encourage my clients to work ON their business. This approach accelerates growth and creates a sustainable business.

3) Success includes what not to do. Success is not always about finding tools and resources. As an adviser, I also provide information to help validate a business, or even keep owners from getting into a bad situation. Don’t be afraid to ask for help!

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MEMBERSHIP By: Evelina Davidson Happy New Year To One & All!

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What a year 2023 has been! So much has happened between January and December of last year, but we know one thing…we have enjoyed sharing it with all of you every step of the way. It’s been an absolute pleasure to have had the opportunity to serve our local community and our wonderful members who make this community what it is. I am so thrilled to bring in this new year with you and to see what new accomplishments come our way.

continued dedication and support of so many of our members. The Redmond Chamber of Commerce would not be what it is without our amazing member community. We are so lucky to partner with you all for another wonderful year and are thankful for the opportunity to serve and support our members as well as be part of their growth and success!

Cheers to 2024!

Evelina Davidson

That being said, it is membership renewal time for many of our members who have been grandfathered in with a January 1st renewal date. If that is you or your business and your membership was not set up on automatic renewal, I would love to help you get your membership renewed for the 2024 calendar year if you have not done so already. If you are new and have not yet joined, I would love the opportunity to talk to you about the benefits of joining the Redmond Chamber of Commerce and how we can partner with you in 2024. The following is a list of the different membership tiers and categories that are currently offered: •

Gold Premier Sponsorship: $4,000.00

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Silver Premier Sponsorship: $2,500.00

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Bronze Premier Sponsorship: $1,000.00

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Financial Institution: Starting At $450

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Lodging: Starting At $275

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Restaurant: Starting At $275

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Professional Firm: Starting At $250

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General Business: Starting At $225

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Non-Profit: $150

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Individual (No Business Affiliation): $125

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Individual (Retired): $100

Finance & Membership Director Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB

Please do not hesitate to call me at (541)923-5191 if there are any questions about any of our membership levels or offerings. This is also a great time to remind our members that the Redmond Chamber of Commerce has a Referral Program. Many of you may not be aware that for every new member you refer to the Chamber, there is a $30 referral fee paid to the referring member. This is a great program that has not gotten much attention or recognition in the past but is a rewarding way to help spread the benefits of being a Redmond Chamber member to other businesses in our community. For more information, please call or email me at the office and I would be happy to discuss this Referral Program in further detail.

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BUSINESS WITH THE LIBRARY

by Liisa Sjoblom, Redmond Community Librarian Liisa Sjoblom is a Community Librarian with the Deschutes Public Library. If you have a business research need or help finding grants for your nonprofit, contact her at liisas@deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7093.

Accounting Resources It’s one of those things that, unless you are an accountant, most small business owners dread dealing with accounting. The website Small Business Trends (https://smallbiztrends.com) listed accounting as one of its trending topics last year and comes up as a frequent library request. From balance sheets and cash flow statements to hiring an accountant and free accounting software, these short articles offer insight and tips on everything related to small business accounting (https://bit.ly/sbtaccounting).

In addition to this great website, here are a number of other accounting resources that you may find useful for your small business.

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The library offers access to a number of books (https://bit.ly/dplaccounting) on accounting, including titles for the “numberphobic” and Quickbooks.

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Kanopy (https://bit.ly/dplkanopy), one of the library’s streaming video services, offers an Accounting & Finance Collection that includes twelve 5-minute videos on every aspect of accounting and finance for small businesses.

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Hoopla (https://bit.ly/dplhoopla), another streaming library resource, offers access to more than 300 audiobooks on accounting. Create an account with your library card, then search using the term “accounting.”

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Do you have a LinkedIn Learning subscription? So does the library (https:// bit.ly/DPLLL) and access is free with your library card! They offer 37 courses on accounting skills and thousands of short videos for quick learning opportunities.

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For those looking for a more thorough study of accounting try Gale Courses (https://bit.ly/DPLGC). They feature six-week instructor led courses on topics such as Accounting Fundamentals and Quickbooks.

Finally, if you would like to talk with an expert on accounting and small business finances, contact the local chapter of SCORE (https://bit.ly/coscore) and request to meet with a mentor (https://bit.ly/SCOREmentors). They have several mentors with business finance backgrounds and would be happy to help you with your questions.

The Author! Author! Literary Series is Back!

Author! Author! returns (in person!) in 2024 with three incredible authors: Anne Lamott(Bird by Bird; February 2), Stephanie Land (Maid; March 1), and Robin Wall Kimmerer(Braiding Sweetgrass; May 16). Series subscriptions are on sale now and individual tickets go on sale January 8, 2024. Plus, the first 75 people to purchase a series subscription receive a package of four books from previous Author! Author! speakers. Learn more and buy tickets online (https://bit. ly/4agwxdB).

Resource Spotlight: Board Games Amp up your game night with the library! Borrow a board game to play with friends and family; our collection includes something for all ages. Whether you’re looking for a casual game or something a little more complex, the board games collection has something for you! Games check out for three weeks (no renewals).

You can place a hold on any game in the collection and can pick it up at your nearest library as soon as it’s available. Explore the collection on our website (https://bit.ly/dplboardgames).

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Redmond Library Construction Update We are now more than half way through the construction of the all-new Redmond Library (https://bit.ly/dplredmond). Check out the progress through photos on our Flickr site (https://bit.ly/48j3dkX). You’ll also find a great time-lapse of the progress, as well as some live video, on the Redmond Library construction page (scroll to the bottom). As a reminder, a temporary Redmond Library is open at 2127 S Hwy 97 in Redmond to serve you during construction.

STAFF Picks

New Year! New You! Books at the Library Did you make a resolution this year to learn a new skill, eat healthier or exercise more? If so, here are some books to help you achieve your goals.

The Self-Care Solution: A Year of Becoming Happier, Healthier, and Fitter--one Month at a Time by Jennifer Ashton https://bit.ly/dplashton)

The Pivot Year: 365 Days to Become the Person You Truly Want to Be by Brianna Wiest (https://bit.ly/dplwiest)

Change Your Brain Every Day: Simple Daily Practices to Strengthen You Mind, Memory, Moods, Focus, Energy, Habits and Relationships by Daniel G. Amen (https://bit.ly/Amen_ Daniel)

Kindness Boomerang: How to Save the World (and Yourself) Through 365 Daily Acts

by Orly Wahba (https:// bit.ly/dplwahba)

PEOPLE, PROCESS, AND PROSPERITY FOR YOUR BUSINESS. At BBSI, we focus on improving your business processes and supporting you with best practices in people management, ultimately helping you achieve prosperity in your business. It’s why we’re here, supporting businesses like yours since 1990.

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