Columbia Community Connection 8/20/24 Columbia Community Connection 8/20/24

Farquharson Selected for U.S. Chamber Business training

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced that Lisa Farquharson, CEO of The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to participate in the tenth cohort of its premiere business leadership program.

Columbia Community Connection 11/28/23 Columbia Community Connection 11/28/23

"Turning Dreams into Goals" - A Listening Session for Latino-Based Businesses

The Dalles Chamber, in collaboration with Columbia Gorge Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Blossomly Cultura, is thrilled to announce a special listening session titled "Turning Dreams into Goals," specifically aimed at supporting Latino-based businesses, both new and established. This event is scheduled for December 6th, 2023, at 6 PM, taking place at the Gorge Wine Library.

Cole Goodwin 10/6/22 Cole Goodwin 10/6/22

Tourism leadership visits the Gorge to thanks hospitality workers

Several local businesses in the Columbia River Gorge got a special delivery on October 5th, 2022. Travel Oregon, and local tourism leadership hand delivered bags of cookies with thank you notes attached to tourism oriented businesses across the region. Their visit highlighted both the successes and struggles of the Mt. Hood and Columbia River Gorge’s tourism industry.