February 2024 Redmond Business News

THE REDMOND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CVB

BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 2024 DIGITAL EDITION

ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS RECAP

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DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE FEBRUARY 2024

BY ERIC SANDE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY Legislative Short Session Begins The 2024 Oregon Legislative short session (35 days) opens on Monday, February 5 and will run to Sunday March 10. The Short Session was designed to deal with emergency legislation and to fix legislative issues that have developed since the last session. The Redmond Chamber follows closely the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce and the work they do at the State Capitol. OSCC, informs us, its members, of the key issues throughout the session and we then in turn share them with our members. For this short session, OSCC is anticipating a consensus-driven session with two key policy areas to watch, Measure 110 and the implementation of the Governor’s priority to add 36,000 new housing units annually. OSCC reports that given the short duration of the session, policy committees will have a tight window of 10-12 hours to take public testimony and to address their respective agendas. They do anticipate some political posturing and some bills to be presented with some shock value, so this could be an interesting short session. OSCC will provide Legislative Updates by email on Mondays, with an overview on current discussions and issues. We will post the Weekly Updates on our website weekly under the heading of “News”. If you are interested in following along with what is happening in Salem you can check the website or sign up with me to receive the weekly updates from OSCC. I encourage you to be engaged and to follow the Legislative Session.

Awards Dinner The Annual Awards Dinner, celebrating the Best of 2023, was held on Friday, January 19, at the High Desert Music Hall. I cannot think of a better way to start the year than with our Annual Awards Dinner. We had a great turnout despite winter trying its best to throw us off course, but as always, the banquet was a huge success. The Ambassador of the Year was awarded to John Fremoire, for his dedication and endless support of the Chamber. Local Paws was recognized for their outstanding Customer Service. The New Business of the Year Award went to The Black Smith Public House. A special award for Community Involvement was presented to Ken Piarulli for his involvement with the Redmond Community Choir and more. Business of the Year went to the Redmond Industrial Park, for their sizeable impact on supporting the community. The final

BOARD OF DIRECTORS JAKE WAARDENBURG STATE FARM INSURANCE PRESIDENT

BRENDA TURNER BRENDA TURNER CONSULTING PAST PRESIDENT

RYAN CHURCHILL INITIATIVE BREWING 1ST VICE PRESIDENT

BEV CLARNO FMR. OREGON SECRETARY OF STATE

SUSAN BAKER INDIVIDUAL 2ND VICE PRESIDENT

CHAMBER STAFF Eric Sande Executive Director

SEAN NEARY FITCH & NEARY PC JENNIFER WERNER ALLIANCE PROFESSIONALS

Amanda Joe Luelling Events Director

award of the evening was the Citizen of the Year Award, which was presented by last year’s recipient, Laura Garcia. Laura had the honor of recognizing Jerry Keller, for his tireless commitment to the community and for his leadership at Chamber Coffee Clatters for several decades. It was a fantastic evening, recognizing those who made our community a better place in 2023. Thank you to all of our outstanding Chamber Ambassadors, event sponsors, Chamber sponsor members, Board members, all of the outstanding table decorators, High Desert Music Hall, the Redmond Chamber team and all of our award recipients.

The Official Visitor & Business Directory We are in the final weeks of proofing and editing the new 2024-25 Official Redmond Visitor & Business Directory, scheduled to be in our hands by March. We continue to make improvements to the guide and it is not too late to be a part of this exciting publication. All of our members in good standing are listed in the directory, and we encourage all our members to verify and update their contact information ASAP. Please take a moment to log into the member portal or call the Chamber to review your information. Your information is only as good as, what you give us. There also might be a last minute chance to advertise in this outstanding publication. Space is going quick so call Connor immediately. The guide is also our number one utilized marketing piece, which is included in all of our visitor and relocation packets.

From of all of us at the Redmond Chamber, we hope you had a great Ground Hog/Rockchuck Day and Happy Valentine’s Day.

LAURA GARCIA MAZATLAN MEXICAN RESTAURANT

RANDY GRAVES REDMOND SENIOR CENTER

DEBBIE BUTLER REDMOND INDUSTRIAL PARK

JUDY LAPORA CROOKED RIVER RANCH AND MAINENANCE

SUSAN SIMONSEN AMERITITLE

MICHAEL HART GOMPERS DISTILLERY

MAARTY LEUNEN SUMMIT BANK

BRADY VELIKONIA KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY CENTRAL OREGON

Connor Cubic Marketing Director

Evelina Davidson

Membership/Finance Director

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Brookdale Redmond David Purkey 541-316-4400 www.brookdale.com/en/communities/brookdale-redmond.html INNOVA NW Steve Morgan 541-948-8073 www.innovanw.com CARES & WHOAS ERICA RUBALCABA 208-721-0098 www.caresandwhoas.com Tonkon Torp LLP Sherrill Corbett 503-802-2049 www.tonkon.com Snowflake Boutique Brenda Kelly 541-447-1640 www.snowflakeboutique.org

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Redmond Food Park Hoss Talebi 503-754-0190 Scott’s Roofing Spencer Gravelle 541-640-6195 centraloregonroofers.com Homes Direct of Oregon Eldon Searles 541-706-9244 Mountain View Community Development Jennifer Fox 5415-270-028 www.mvcdredmond.org

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Redmond Senior Center

Redmond Senior Center has launched Passion for Pets, a program to help Meals on Wheels clients with the cost of feeding their furry family members.

The program started after a questionnaire revealed that several Meals on Wheels participants reported occasionally skipping their own meals to feed their pets, said Lahna Avery, the senior center’s volunteer coordinator.

Redmond pet supply store Local Paws donated food, snacks and toys to get the program started. In addition, Central Oregon Ranch & Farm has signed on to sponsor some items and kids from the Camp Fire program will help pack the items for delivery and help with fund raising.

The first delivery, to 13 clients, was January 27. Each received enough food to feed up to two pets for a month.

To donate food or cash to the program, visit Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Avenue, or call 541-548-6325 and ask for Lahna.

Project Recover Project Recover was recently featured on the 2-part season premiere of The Discovery Channel's Expedition Unknown. Josh Gates and crew joined us on a mission in Chuuk, searching for WWII warplane crash sites underwater associated with American MIAs. Learn about the history of Operation Hailstone and how a Project Recover team is the first to find the

wreckage of a plane from this battle. More importantly, this plane is associated with two missing-in-action service members. Check discovery.com for the next showing of "Missing Heroes of WWII" and "Finding the Lost Pilots of WWII." You can also stream the episodes on Max and Amazon!

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2023 REDMOND CHAMBER AWARD WINNERS

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - Redmond Industrial Park

This Mother Daughter owned business is not your conventional product base company, but a business which has taken a former lumber mill, from Redmond’s timber past, and created a vibrant location for businesses to grow and prosper. Many businesses have taken part in this incredible location, including Old Dominion, Truss Components and Pole Building Supply, Bend Commercial Tire, Baxter Builders, BasX and more. Where this mother daughter team really shine is their commitment to Community, supporting the Chamber in countless events benefiting the community such as sponsoring the Redmond 4th of July and Starlight Christmas Parades, The Redmond Giving Tree, The Holiday Village Market, Music on the Green and more. They sponsored the Red White and Blue event raising funds for the VFW, and giving generously to the Family Access Network (FAN).

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR - Jerry Keller

This year’s recipient is an outstanding example of the caliber of individuals we have leading our community and stepping up to help those in need. With a history of working with the Chamber for nearly 30 year’s this individual was synonymous with one of the Chambers largest weekly networking events. Having run a successful business with his wife during the same time, they gave generously to numerous organizations and nonprofits.

The individual we recognize tonight has been heavily involved with his Church as an Elder, he also served on the Chamber Board of Directors, was President of Kiwanis, volunteered at Kindred Connections, a Counselor at Camp Sunrise, served on the Board of Central Christian Schools, Opportunity Knocks, and he also taught financial classes to inmates at the Deer Ridge Correctional facility in Madras.

NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - Blacksmith Public House

This business joined the Chamber at the start of the year, before they opened their doors to the public. With an attitude of “Go Big or Go Home” they joined the Chamber as a Gold Member for maximum exposure to the community. They recognized the importance of being a part of the Chamber and they opened their doors to other businesses to host Coffee Clatter and After Hours. They have supported countless other organizations and groups like Central Oregon Veterans Ranch, Brightside, and VFW all in their first year of operations. They took a long standing Redmond building with history and created a vibrant hangout spot like none other. Great free live music, coffee, food trucks, a full bar are just a sample of what they brought to the community.

CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD - Local Paws

With so many outstanding Redmond businesses to choose from, picking just one is never easy, but our recipient this year was a clear choice. This year’s Customer Service Award goes to a business who focuses on healthy food and improved quality of life. This business opened their brick and mortar location in May of 2022 after having successfully run a mobile business since October of 2020. This husband and wife owned and operated business thrived based on offering the highest quality products and outstanding customer service. If your family includes members of the furry variety, then there is a good chance you have visited this outstanding business and experienced their incredible customer service for which they are being recognized.

COMMUNIT Y INVOLVEMENT - Ken Piarulli

With nearly 630 members, the Chamber sees firsthand the dedicated and hardworking people who own and operate businesses and constantly give back to the community to make Redmond the best it can be. It is an honor to recognize, dedicated individuals who give continuously to the community. Having created the Redmond Community Choir in 2019 the Choir has grown each year in the number of people who participate in the group to the number of patrons who come to listen to the outstanding performances. Sharing his humble talent with the community and building a strong organization that entertains and delights the community makes him deserving of this recognition.

AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR - John Fremoire

This year, the person we are honoring, is not just an ambassador in title; he personifies the spirit of good will and collaboration that lies at the heart of our organization. His ability to make connections has not only elevated the chamber but also contributes to our growth and success. You’ve seen him delivering new member chamber packets, you’ve seen him emceeing some of our Coffee Clatters, you’ve seen him helping clean up after every brew fest event. You may have also seen him volunteer at the Veterans Ranch or donating water and ice to wrestling meets or local 5k races. You’ve seen him setting out barrels for one of our local rodeos and you may have even seen him dressed up for Halloween and giving out candy at the Trick or Treat on 6th St. event. John’s Passion for Redmond is contagious and his enthusiasm for promoting local business is truly commendable.

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NEWS FROM

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2023 Crooked River Ranch Year In Review: Celebrating Volunteers

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ECONOMIC

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ECONOMIC GROWTH NOT SLOWING IN REDMOND

Author: Courtney Cobb, REDI Board Member Photo: Courtesy Tim Park Photography + Video In early January, the Investors for Redmond Economic Development, Inc. gathered to toast to another successful year and hear about forecasts moving forward.

Redmond’s Economic Development Outlook REDI Director, Steve Curley started off the evening sharing how Redmond as a community is continuing to grow. The 16th largest city in the state of Oregon, the city grew 2.7% last year and the Portland State Population Research Center projects the population could reach 54,219 by 2040.

For REDI, 2023 saw two projects completed bringing 46 jobs to the area with over $12 million in capital investment. While 2022 saw slightly bigger numbers, Curley told investors the pipeline for REDI remains strong for 2024 and beyond.

Five owner-occupied projects are currently in process with construction in various phases totaling over 340,000 sf and over $477 million in capital investments. One of those projects is Wild Mike’s which broke ground in December and will be fully under construction this spring.

Several sectors are seeing growth, including aviation, aerospace, warehousing, and distribution, as more goods are being

brought into the region to serve the growing population. Curley also noted a new supply chain semiconductor business will be starting in the area soon leveraging federal CHIPS Act funding as well as Business Oregon funding. This will be a great boon for the Redmond area.

Above all, in the next two years alone, Curley says he expects to see over a half a billion dollars in new public projects coming out of the ground. An exciting time to be in Redmond!

Updates from the Federal Reserve Attendees also enjoyed a rare treat of hearing from and speaking with Ian Galloway, Vice President, and Regional Executive of the Portland branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

Galloway engages businesses and banking leaders throughout Oregon, Southern Washington, and Northern Idaho. He partakes in listening sessions throughout that territory to understand the issues businesses and banking leaders are facing while reporting those findings back to the Fed. During his presentation, Galloway gave a 30,000-foot view on how the Federal Reserve works, where the different branches are located, etc. The main goal of the Federal Reserve is a healthy, inclusive,

and sustainable economy. This includes making sure everyone who wants a job has one; the American dollar has consistent value; financial and payment systems work day-to-day; and people can get cash or coin whenever they need it.

Of special note, REDI guests learned about the Fed’s dual monetary policy mandate to achieve maximum employment and price stability. Galloway dug into numbers around the labor market and inflation and shared some interesting insights into how Fed policy makers think about the impact of interest rates on the economy.

While Galloway couldn’t speak to economic specifics, he did share with the crowd that many of the rural businesses

he’s met with recently seem to be thriving.

This was in contrast to conversations he had had in parts of the valley region and Portland, where many businesses seem to have had a harder time bouncing back post-pandemic. He remains optimistic about Oregon’s economic future though and hopes that people from across the state look to communities like Redmond for inspiration.

REDI would like to take a moment and thank all our investors, sponsors, and stakeholders for supporting the mission of economic development in Redmond.

If you would like to learn more about the important work we do to build prosperity in the region, visit us at www.rediinfo.

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MARKETING memo By: Connor Cubic

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New Policies for Email Marketing Google and Yahoo are instituting new regulations for those who send mass emails. These changes, designed to combat spam, spoofing, and phishing, must be implemented by February 1, 2024. The requirements focus on three key areas: email authentication, easy opt-out mechanisms, and maintaining a low spam Community Engagement The Chamber engages in the community complaint rate. through programs and events that enhance the general Authenticate Your Emails: quality of life.

Authenticating your emails involves using security protocols like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to verify your domain's identity and prevent malicious activities like spoofing. SPF (Sender Policy Framework) specifies which IP addresses can send emails on behalf of your domain, thus thwarting email spoofing attacks.

DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) uses cryptographic signatures to validate a Collaborative Advocacy domain's identity, ensuring that emails are not tampered with in transit. DMARC The Chamber engages in the (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) aligns community through programs and SPF and DKIM protocols and provides instructions on handling emails that fail events that enhance the general authentication, thereby minimizing the risk of phishing attempts. Implementing quality of life. these protocols enhances email security and helps prevent unauthorized use of your domain for malicious purposes.

Enable Easy Opt-Outs: It's crucial to provide subscribers with a simple and straightforward way to opt out of receiving your emails. Google and Yahoo are requiring mass email senders to offer one-click unsubscribes, allowing recipients to easily remove themselves from mailing lists. Additionally, it's important to promptly honor unsubscribe requests and remove unsubscribed contacts from your list within two days. By making the unsubscribe process hassle-free, you can improve user experience and reduce the likelihood of recipients marking your emails as spam.

Maintain a Low Spam Complaint Rate: Keeping your spam complaint rate below a certain threshold is essential for maintaining a positive reputation as a sender. Google and Yahoo recommend keeping the spam complaint rate under 0.3%, meaning no more than three spam reports for every 1,000 emails sent. High spam complaint rates can negatively impact email deliverability and may result in emails being diverted to recipients' spam folders. To minimize spam complaints, ensure that all email recipients have opted in to receive communications from you, include clear unsubscribe links in your emails, promptly remove unsubscribed contacts from your list, maintain consistent branding and content quality, and avoid sending excessive emails.

Implementing these changes or checking you are in compliance is important to ensure that your emails reach recipients' inboxes and maintaining a positive sender reputation. While these guidelines primarily target organizations that send large volumes of emails, they are beneficial for all email marketers seeking to enhance email deliverability and maximize the effectiveness of their campaigns.

By prioritizing email authentication, easy opt-out mechanisms, and maintaining a low spam complaint rate, businesses can improve the overall quality and integrity of their email marketing efforts.

Positive Connections The Chamber is a hub that brokers connections for its members to customers, businesses, partners, mentors, and friends.

Business Growth The Chamber assists the growth of local businesses both operationally and financially through effective promotion and business development opportunites.

Leadership Redmond The Chamber fosters relationships through social, civic, and professional engagement with prominent leaders in the community.

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MEMBERSHIP By: Evelina Davidson Greetings To All Of Our Amazing Members!

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Hope you are all staying warm in these blustery weather conditions we have been having. Central Oregon weather can’t seem to make up its mind on what it wants to do lately. Regardless, I hope that each and every one of you have had a successful beginning to a brand-new year and are in the full swing of accomplishing those New Year’s Resolutions we all set for ourselves.

It has been a long while since I have touched base on why joining your local Chamber of Commerce is an important element of any business plan so I figured I would revisit this topic to support our current Membership Campaign. So…what are the basic benefits of joining and maintaining a Chamber of Commerce membership? Let’s start by first reviewing what a Chamber of Commerce is. A Chamber of Commerce is a local business organization whose goal and purpose is to promote and support the economic growth and development of its local business community. Here are a few main reasons why businesses, new and old, should consider joining and participating in their community’s Chamber of Commerce:

Discounts & Perks: Chamber members are offered exclusive discounts and perks for many various items, such as discounted advertising rates, access to special events and discounted fees for event participation.

I hope this list helps our current and potential members see what the Redmond Chamber of Commerce is, what it stands for and how it works for our local businesses (new and old) and that I have helped, in a small way, equip each of you with some valuable information about the benefits of joining and maintaining a Chamber membership. As always, I am here to answer any questions that you may have about the Redmond Chamber or your membership and of course am always willing to hear your comments and concerns. Until next month, I hope to see more of you out and about in the community as well as at our many Chamber events.

Evelina Davidson Membership & Finance Director Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB

Networking Opportunities: Businesses can connect and network with other local businesses, which can lead to new business relationships and opportunities. Chambers host events such business mixers, workshops, and seminars, which provide great opportunities for businesses to meet and engage with other local professionals.

Access To Resources: The Chamber can be a valuable resource for businesses in terms of accessing a wide range of information, resources, and support. The Chamber provides members with access to business education, marketing materials, and other tools that can help businesses grow and succeed.

Community Involvement: Joining the Chamber allows businesses to become more involved in their community, which can help build goodwill and brand recognition.

The Chamber is involved in and is committed to supporting local events, charities, and civic initiatives, and by participating in these activities, businesses can show their commitment to the community in which they work and operate.

Advocacy: The Chamber is an advocate for local businesses and works to promote policies that support economic growth and development. By joining the Chamber, businesses can have the support and guidance of the Chamber as well as a voice in shaping local policies that affect their industry and community.

Increased Visibility & Exposure: By being a member of the Chamber, businesses can increase their visibility in their local community. The Chamber promotes its members through various channels, such as its website, social media, and marketing materials, which can help businesses gain exposure and attract new customers.

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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.

Selecting a Business Structure The library often receives questions about which legal structure to choose for a business. Since this is a legal question, the library staff must refer entrepreneurs to a business attorney. What we can do is provide information about the difference types of structures. One resource that is available from the library is Anthony Mancuso’s Incorporate Your Business (https://bit.ly/Amancuso). This step-by-step guide explains how to form a corporation in any state.

The website for Oregon’s Secretary of State also provides some great resources. The main site, Starting a Business (https://bit.ly/ORStartaBiz) covers everything from starting to closing a business in Oregon. Click on the link for selecting a business name and structure (https://bit.ly/ORbizstructure) for detailed descriptions for the different types of structures. On this page there is also a link to the Oregon Start a Business Guide (https://bit.ly/ORbizguide). This guide provides basic information about starting a business in Oregon. It has a list of recommendations to help get your business off to a good start.

Finally, if you would like to talk with an expert about selecting a business structure, contact the local chapter, contact the local chapter of SCORE (https:// bit.ly/coscore) and request to meet with a mentor (https://bit.ly/SCOREmentors).

They have mentors with extensive business backgrounds and would be happy to help you with your questions.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 Winter Reading Challenge Returns Expand your reading horizons in 2024 by joining the Winter Reading Challenge!

Adults (ages 18+) can join in the fun by completing challenges and tracking their progress via the free Beanstack app. The Winter Reading Challenge begins on January 1 and runs through March 20. Learn more about the challenge, Beanstack, and how to take part on our website (https://bit.ly/DPLWinterChallenge).

Resource Spotlight: CreativeBug Creativebug offers more than 1,000 video classes in drawing, painting, sewing, quilting, knitting, jewelry making, and much more—and access is free for Deschutes County residents with their library card. Taught by skilled artists, designers and crafters, Creativebug classes provide project ideas, expert guidance and a healthy dose of creative inspiration for all levels. Have your library card number handy when you log in through the library’s website (https://bit.ly/ DPLcreativebug).

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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.

Working with AI by Thomas H. Davenport (https://bit. ly/dplAI)

Your First Million by Arlan Hamilton (https://bit.ly/dplhamilton)

An exploration of the future of work featuring realworld profiles of changing jobs and work arrangements in light of human/AI interaction.

Learn how anyone—no matter what they look like or how much money they have—can tap into all the new tools they already have at their disposal to get their million-dollar idea off the ground.

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