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It’s About The Water Tour

Follow the water as it travels from the coast range to the bay, with stops in a working forest, The Port of Garibaldi, and a farm. Enjoy a Sunday evening social hour and dinner reception at

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Community Award Nominees: Citizen of the Year

Community Award Nominees: Citizen of the  Year By Justin Aufdermauer Executive Director It’s finally time to introduce the nominees for our last remaining category: Citizen of the Year. For

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Community Award Nominees: Business & Small Business of the Year

Community Award Nominees: Business & Small Business of the  Year By Justin Aufdermauer Executive Director Last week we had the pleasure of announcing our award nominees in the categories o

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And the Nominees are…Part 1

And the Nominees Are… Part 1 By Justin Aufdermauer Executive Director No, it’s not the Oscars. It is the Community Awards brought to you by the Tillamook Chamber of Commerce. Every Janua

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Submit your Community Awards Nominations by Dec. 23

Submit your Community Awards Nominations by Dec. 23 By Justin Aufdermauer Executive Director If you’ve been thinking about submitting a nomination for the 2023 Community Awards but haven’t ye

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Travel to Iceland Next Summer with the Tillamook Chamber

Travel to Iceland Next Summer with the Tillamook Chamber By Justin Aufdermauer Executive Director Next August the Tillamook Chamber is excited to host a 6-day trip to Iceland to explore the rugge

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Community Foundation On The Move

Community Foundation On The Move By Brooke Johnston Development Director As we head into the holiday season something I am extremely thankful for is to see a long-time dream of the Chamber become

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You Won’t Want to Miss Small Business Saturday (And that’s Gnome Joke)

You Won't Want to Miss Small Business Saturday (And that's Gnome Joke) By Justin Aufdermauer This year Small Business Saturday falls on Nov. 26 - the Saturday after Thanksgiving. While we know th

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You have a business idea? We have Co.Starters®

You have a business idea? We have Co.Starters® By Justin Aufdermauer There are a lot of sayings that regularly make me cringe, but not many more than “Someone needs to start a [fill in the blan

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Nominations Are Open for the Annual Community Awards

Nominations Are Open for the Annual Community Awards by Justin Aufdermauer While others prepare for the holidays by planning their meals, or by putting up decorations, the Chamber team prepares by

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Join us for the Downtown Trick or Treat

Join us for the Downtown Trick or Treat by Justin Aufdermauer Goblins and ghouls, princesses and witches, parents and friends, are you ready for the annual Downtown Trick or Treat? There’s somet

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The Third Edition of Tillamook Living is Here

The Third Edition of Tillamook Living is Here by Justin Aufdermauer The third edition of the Tillamook Living Lifestyle and Relocation Magazine has arrived at the Chamber! Featuring new articles,

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A Peek at the Upcoming Seasonal Excitement

A Peek at the Upcoming Seasonal Excitement by Justin Aufdermauer It felt like summer flew by this year! We enjoyed the Tillamook County Fair, the Farmers Market, the 2022 Cork & Brew Tour, and

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Tillamook Young Pros Leadership Team

Tillamook Young Pros Leadership Team by Brooke Johnston The Tillamook Young Professionals will be welcoming a leadership team! We are excited to have Britta Lawrence, Bryton Dorland, Haley Emerson

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It’s Shop Small Sweepstakes Season

by Mia Gibson Communications Manager Changing leaves and brisk air have greeted us all in the morning these past few days. And as Halloween decorations begin to edge into my mind, I am reminded th

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Season Finale Saturday the 24th at the Tillamook Farmers Market

by Sayde Walker Tillamook Farmers Market Manager Well, just like that, summer is coming to a close, and with it the Tillamook Farmers Market season. This Saturday, Sept. 24, is our season finale. Yo

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Tillamook Toolkit

by Justin Aufdermauer Executive Director A few years ago, the Chamber started Tillamook Toolkit. A simple yet important element of our community that shows how inclusive we are and what it’s lik

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Association Health Insurance from the Chamber

by Justin Aufdermauer Executive Director One of the biggest savings benefits that a membership with the Tillamook Chamber offers to employers is access to an association health insurance program.

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Advocacy is Key

by Lisa Greiner Chamber Board President There is a saying in the Chamber industry that “if you’ve seen one chamber, you’ve seen one chamber.” However, since the first Chamber of Commerce w

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Updating GoTillamook.com

by Mia Gibson Communications Manager Tillamook County had a great weekend at the fair! The Chamber Team was slinging sweatshirts, the Pig n’ Ford was packed, and the derby was exciting as always

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New Apparel at the Tillamook County Fair

by Justin Aufdermauer Executive Director Grab your sunscreen, bring your day bag, and get ready for a great weekend—the Tillamook County Fair is here next week! Our county looks forward to the f

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Mid-Year Farmers Market Update

by Sayde Walker Tillamook Farmers Market Manager The Tillamook Farmers Market has been in full swing all summer. We’re almost at the halfway point, so if you haven’t been to visit yet, get dow

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A New Venture Coastward Adventure Guide Is Here

by Justin Aufdermauer Executive Director We are excited to announce that the 2022 Venture Coastward Adventure Guide has arrived in all its glory! A huge thank you to the Tillamook Coast Visitor As

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Brooke Is Back On The Team!

We are very happy to formally welcome back Brooke Johnston to the Tillamook Chamber team! Many of you may recognize Brooke as she interned at the Chamber last summer to assist with the Tillamook Farme

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From There to Here, Appreciating Where We Are Now

by Justin Aufdermauer Executive Director While enjoying the past few weeks and soaking up the sun, I was reminded of how grateful I am to spend time with family and friends. Not so long ago, gathe

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Mia Gibson Joins Tillamook Chamber Team

by Justin Aufdermauer Executive Director I am pleased to welcome Mia Gibson to the Tillamook Chamber team as our new Communications Manager. Mia is originally from Pennsylvania but grew up in Till

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Big Tasks, Lengthy Solutions Part 3: Downtown Revitalization

by Justin Aufdermauer Executive Director For the last few weeks, I’ve been watching from the window a transformation across the street from the Chamber. Crews from North Coast Lawn and All Re

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Tourism isn’t all about ads

by Justin Aufdermauer Executive Director As we celebrate the upcoming summer solstice and the first official day of summer, I’m reminded that we are right on the cusp of the tourism season on th

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TillamookJobs.com: A new resource for employers, job seekers

by Justin Aufdermauer Executive Director Move over Indeed, there’s a new job site in town, tailored specifically for the needs of our local employers and job seekers! The Chamber recently lau

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2022 Cork & Brew Tour Beverage Information

2022 Cork & Brew Stops + Beverages Launch Party Beer: Pelican Brewing Company, Kiwanda Cream Beer: Pelican Brewing Company, Paddleback Pale Ale Wine: Henry Estate Winery, Pinot Gris

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