Written by: Meg Angier, Membership and Community Partnerships Manager
Two years ago, I attended my first Mornings on Main Street meeting at the Tillamook Chamber while working for Rob Trost Real Estate. At the time, attending anything related to marketing was my priority for representing RTRE, and these meetings sounded like the perfect way to do so. What I didn’t realize was that this would be something I was going to look forward to month after month. Not only does this monthly meeting offer a great chance to promote your business, but it also encourages connections with other businesses and grows your circle.
These meetings allow you to introduce yourself to the group and talk for 1-2 minutes about anything you like, whether you have an event that you’d like to promote, a job opening you’re looking to fill, or an update in your industry. The best part about these meetings is that you can choose to use the 1-2 minutes to talk, or you can pass the timer to your neighbor. There is a reason for you to join us each month, even if you don’t know it yet! If you are a new business owner, recently hired as a manager, or someone wanting to feel more connected to the community, this would be the meeting I hope you consider adding to your monthly calendar.Â
Recently, several regular attendees have shared success stories that all stemmed from connections made at Mornings on Main. Steve Clause, the new YMCA CEO, joined us during his very first week on the job. Through a connection made at the meeting with St. Peter Church Lutheran Church, the YMCA has since acquired the church property and has exciting plans in the works for its future. Lia Shimada, the new pastor at St. Alban’s, attended Mornings on Main shortly after arriving in the community to meet new people. As a result of conversations at the meeting, she was able to help St. Alban’s transition to a bank that better fits their needs. Brian Vitulli from the Transportation District joins us each month to provide updates on transportation services supporting Tillamook County. Recently, he connected with Jeremy from Pacific Coast Pressure Washing, who attended Mornings on Main to explore opportunities and learn more about the Transportation District’s building.Â
In addition to fostering meaningful connections, information about upcoming events shared during Mornings on Main is gathered by Sayde Walker and featured on her Hometown News segment on 95.9 KTIL. This partnership helps amplify local happenings and spread the word about events taking place throughout Tillamook County.
Mornings on Main continues to demonstrate how a simple monthly gathering can spark meaningful connections that can positively impact organizations in ways you might never expect. We hope to see you there for our next meeting on Tuesday, March 17th – St. Patrick’s Day attire is welcome and encouraged!Â