Umatilla Chamber of Commerce Monthly Newsletter | |
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October is flying by and we've already had some great local events this month! Now is the time for fall festivals, corn mazes, pulling out your warm coats, and hats, and groves; and if you need new warm clothes for you or your kids remember shop at a local small business whenever possible. But last weekend for the inaugural Rock the Locks Music Festival didn't seem like Fall weather with blue skies and sunshine all three days. Congratulations to the City of Umatilla on their first Rock the Locks the Music Festival. It was a great team effort with the City staff, sponsors, volunteers, promoters, bands, sound crews, law enforcement, EMTs, food and merchandise vendors, and all those who helped bring this event together before, during and after. We still having many community events upcoming for this month here in Umatilla and the surrounding area which you can read about in this newsletter. But before I finish I wanted to remind you that October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Remember stay safe, stay healthy, and support local business! Have a great October.
Josiah Barron, Executive Director
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Meet the Umatilla Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors | |
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Vice President- Alex Arroyo
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Treasurer- Enrique Navarro
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City Representative/ Director- Brandon Seitz
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13th- WINE & ART from 6pm to 8pm at the Umatilla Public Library. This is a 21+ activity. | |
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18th- DIY Spooky Cups activity at the Umatilla Public Library from 10AM-11AM. | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13th - SOLAR ECLIPSE EVENT from 1PM-5PM at the Umatilla Public Library. | |
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20th- Teens are welcome to come join the excitement at Anime CLUB from 3PM-4PM at the Umatilla Public Library. | |
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26th- Come join this fun kids' decorating activity for National Pumpkin Day from 10AM-11AM at the Umatilla Public Library. | |
If you are Umatilla Electric Cooperative member, you are invited to Member Lunch Roadtrip Event. Click on he picture above to find out more event details. | |
CONEXION de Madre (Mother's Support Group)
THURSDAY, October 26th at 6PM- It's a fact that mothers need a break and encouragement too. Conexion de Madre is a place for "sharing resources and creating community connections in a safe space for mamas of all ages." Join the group at the Umatilla Public Library to hear from guest speakers, enjoy fun activities, connect other local mothers, and enter to win monthly giveaways. For more information call 541-922-5704.
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"Domestic Violence Services, Inc. is a non-profit agency that provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and works toward ending this violence in the communities we serve."
Visit the DVS Virtual Silent Auction website to view the Auction Catalog, Sponsors, and more details.
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Chamber Members at Rock the Locks Music Festival | |
Umatilla Chamber Executive Director Josiah Barron at the Umatilla Chamber booth on Day 1 of the 3 day music festival. | |
Brandon Seitz, Umatilla Community Development Director and Esmeralda Perches, Umatilla Community Development Manager were at the City's Information tent ready to answer the questions of festival goers. | |
The bar staff from Old Nicks kept the drinks coming all three days for the attendees at Rock the Locks. | |
Don't be fooled by this picture. The bar staff from The Bridge Bistro & Brews stayed busy all three days operating one of the three beer gardens during the music festival. | |
The Umatilla Museum and Historical Foundation, Umatilla Alumni Association, the Shriners had members operating one of the water station at Rock the Locks to help keep attendees hydrated. | |
New Umatilla Chamber member business owners Dave and Savannah with Patrick Young of The Loyal Order at their 2BQT Apparel merchandise booth during the music festival. | |
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Check out Patrick Young from The Loyal Order rocking out on stage while wearing his beanie from local Umatilla business 2BQT Apparel!
Photo Credit: Silas Markus Photography
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The City's first Rock the Locks more festival is now in the books. Congratulations again the the City of Umatilla staff, Phantizy Productions, our great local Chamber members, The Bridge Bistro and Brews, Old Nick's Restaurant, 2BQT Apparel, GG's Smokehouse Catering, and the Umatilla Museum and Historical Foundation who participated at Rock the Locks.
CHECK OUT THE EVENT PHOTO GALLERY for more great pictures of the bands and more at rockthelocks.org.
Thank you to the 2023 Rock the Locks Sponsors.
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The first thirty minutes from 4:30pm-5pm will be sensory friendly for any children who you need it. Businesses will be handing out candy along 6th Street, many of the businesses will be decorated for the Business Decorating Contest, and the Umatilla Museum will have a pet costume contest.
Questions? Contact Josiah Barron at the Umatilla Chamber of Commerce at 541-922-4825 or [email protected].
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH UMATILLA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Choose from a variety of current jobs openings. Click on the positions below for more details or visit umatillaelectric.com/about-us/careers/
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VOLUNTEER FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
DVS is looking for some volunteers! They have several opportunities available! For more information, call or send an email! 541-276-3322 or [email protected]
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Umatilla Museum is closed for the season. | |
The Umatilla Museum and Historical Foundation is now closed for the season. But special tours can still be scheduled. To request a special tour call Larry Hardy at 541-371-9050. You can follow them on Facebook at Umatilla Oregon Museum. | |
A BIG WELCOME to our newest member partners! Make you sure to like and follow their Facebook page to stay update to date on their activities. | |
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Quality Creations Salon is not only a new Chamber member but also a new local business. Susan Carr is a licensed and she has over 30 years of experience cutting and styling hair. Children and Adults welcome. If you want your hair colored, permed, or just a regular hair cut, you can get it at Quality Creations Salon.
*OCTOBER SPECIAL DISCOUNT- 10% OFF ALL COLORS*
Get your next hair cut at
Quality Creations Salon
1300 6th St. Suite D, Umatilla, OR
Call 541-612-1010 to schedule your appointment today. Walk-ins are also welcome.
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2BQT Apparel & More is your answer to wanting awesome custom designed t-shirt, hats, and more; and getting to support a local business at the same time. Shirts, hats, hoodies, koozies, vinyl stickers, you name it all with quality printed custom designs!
Follow Savannah on Facebook at 2BQT Apparel & More to updated.
Contact: [email protected] or visit 2BQT.shop
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The AWS Economic Impact Study detailing their investments and involvement in communities in Eastern Oregon and throughout the United States is now available to read here.
Here is a summary of what this study news about our area in Eastern Oregon
- AWS supports 5,300 local jobs in Eastern Oregon.
- In 2022, AWS InCommunities donated $2 million to organizations in eastern Oregon, and supported more than 50 microgrant programs in the area.
- The donations help support everything from the Eastern Oregon Mission, a community food bank that serves the greater Hermiston, Oregon region, to the Umatilla School District Robotics Program, and Greater Oregon STEM (GO STEM), which drives several initiatives, including the mailing of STEM kits for fourth-graders in eastern Oregon, a Mobile Makers Lab, and an updated lending library for local schools.
For additional reading you can check this article "5 Ways AWS Datacenters Benefits Local Communities"
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City of Umatilla Community Development Grants for Umatilla Businesses
Questions? Visit Umatilla City Hall or call Esmeralda Perches at 541-922-3226 ext. 10
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Oregon Small Business Development Center- Regional small business development centers offer a variety of resources for small businesses including Advising, Business Resiliency Planning, Small Business Management, and much more.
Blue Mountain SBDC at Blue Mountain Community College
Main Phone: 541-278-5833
Email: [email protected]
oregonsbdc.org/center/blue-mountain-sbdc/
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Residential Water Testing Resources
Find out if you qualify for a free residential well testing kit.
Learn about groundwater in the Lower Columbia Basin area.
Visit h2oeo.org
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Community Meetings in September | | |
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PO Box 67
100 Cline Avenue
Umatilla, Oregon 97882
(541) 922-4825
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