Written by Meg Angier, Membership and Community Partnerships Manager
When I first started at the Tillamook Chamber, one of my goals was to collaborate with Renee on a podcast that would give business owners the opportunity to connect with listeners and share how their businesses began, along with the goals and plans they are working toward for the future. My previous role in marketing helped me understand just how important it is for businesses to share the story behind their “why,” and these interviews do exactly that.
One of my favorite parts of interviewing local businesses is that no matter how much I think I know about them, I always end up learning something new. I love hearing each business’s origin story, whether they grew up in Tillamook County or were inspired by the beauty of the Oregon Coast to begin a new chapter here. I also love being able to then share those stories with visitors or locals who call or walk into the Tillamook Chamber office. Renee shares a similar perspective: “Connecting with and hearing the stories of our local entrepreneurs gives us the human side. We see the logo, see the Facebook ads, but to hear the story and passion behind why they started their business gives it so much more depth, inspiring me and hopefully others to think of them when in need of their service or product. That is one of the many reasons I’ve enjoyed being a part of the Chamber Chatter Podcast.”
Over the last several months of interviews, I’ve been reminded just how unique our county truly is. We have businesses that have been part of this community for more than 50 years, sharing stories about how Tillamook has changed over time and offering advice to new business owners just getting started. On the flip side, we have brand new businesses just starting out! No matter the episode, the entrepreneurial spirit in Tillamook County runs deep, and I hope hearing the stories behind these businesses helps connect you with our county in a new way.
Whether you’re tuning in on your way to work, listening while doing the dishes, or clicking on an episode featuring one of your favorite local businesses, we are so grateful you chose to join us.
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