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Elma Chamber of Commerce

Elma Chamber of Commerce. Recap. Logo by Nathan Whorton. 2011 Board Members. Chamber Directors ~ Debbie Adolphsen & Paula Jones Past President ~ Renee’ Jensen President ~ Suzi Haley Vice President ~ Rick Jensen Secretary ~ Jill Warne Treasure ~ Holly Neitzel / Will Callicoat

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Elma Chamber of Commerce

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  1. Elma Chamber of Commerce Recap Logo by Nathan Whorton

  2. 2011 Board Members • Chamber Directors ~ Debbie Adolphsen & Paula Jones • Past President ~ Renee’ Jensen • President ~ Suzi Haley • Vice President ~ Rick Jensen • Secretary ~ Jill Warne • Treasure ~ Holly Neitzel / Will Callicoat • Board Members • Kerry Dickman • Trish Paul • Linda Waltenburg • Steve Pettit • Boyd Morrow

  3. Mission Statement Elma Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to working together to create a sound economic base for local businesses that will enhance and grow our community.

  4. 2011 City Council Members • Mayor Dave Osgood • Councilmen • Jim Taylor • David Blackett • Tom Boling • Harry Hennick • Jim Sorensen

  5. Visitor Information Station Chamber staff moved into the new Chamber Office & Visitor Information Station

  6. VIC Clean UP

  7. Dr. David Blackett in the dirt!

  8. Debbie Adolphsen & Kristi Templeton – nice green gloves!

  9. Suzi Haley & Paula Jones painting newly created supply room. Love the green oops paint!

  10. Renovation begins THANKSto grants from Grays Harbor Community Foundation & City of ElmaTourism funds.

  11. What a difference for downtown! People love to stop by now and leave compliments.

  12. Jim George designed and built Visitor Station Bulletin Board.

  13. Wine and Seafood Festival • January 22, 2011 • 20 Wineries • 11 Food Vendors • 17 Non Food Venders • City of Elma Tourism funds allocated $19,800 for the event • Attendance with Vendors, Volunteers, and guests estimated total of 2500 people.

  14. Cowboy Chili Cook Off • March 26, 2011 • 5 chili and 6 Salsa cook off contestants • Children’s play area • Bouncy Houses • Kids Games • Stick Horse Registrations • Music by Old Time Fiddlers

  15. Chili Cook Off & Salsa Winners Al Zepp, Elma Feed & Farm Supply co-sponsor, Heather Kayser & helper from Shujacks Bar & Grill, Lisa Sutherby, Laura Gamino, & Ralph Romero, Les Schwab Tire Center c0-sponsor.

  16. Heat on the Street • July 30 – 31 2011 • City of Elma Tourism funds $4,000 • Friday Night Cruise In Sponsored by Jason Olsen and Family • 100+ vehicles at Cruise-In • 500 Spectators Heat on the Street Car Show • 304 Vehicles Registrations • 4,500 Spectators • Food and Merchandise Vendors • Entertainment & Balloon Wizard Microtel Inn & Suites ~ Full Parkhurst Motel ~ Full Elma RV Park ~ Almost Full Travel Inn Resort ~ Almost Full

  17. Buckaroo Days • September 17, 2011 • Total Attendance 1,000 – 1,500 • Pancake Breakfast at Elma Fire Department • Grand Parade • Chili Cook off • City of Elma Lodging tax funds awarded $5,000 • McGruff Kids ID at Sterling Bank • Farmers Market • Petting farm • Just for Fun Dog Show • Buckaroo jail headed by Jim Taylor • Posse Shoot Out • Vendors

  18. Buckaroo Days cont. • Room Nights Generated 240 • Microtel Inn & Suites Full • Parkhurst Motel ~ Full • Elma RV Park ~ 50% capacity • Convoy of 14 showed up for the event • Travel Inn Resort ~ Full • Grays Harbor Hostel ~ 1

  19. Fun with the photo-sign at Elma Feed & Farm Supply.

  20. Jim Taylor-Jail Keep-stops a break-out!

  21. Downtown Trick or Treat • Estimated 750 – 800 kids • Local businesses participated passing out candy • Chamber sponsored a pumpkin carving/painting contest • Elma Feed and Farm Supply had a shuttle for kids to go to their store and Elma Les Schwab Tire Center. • Les Schwab hosted a costume contest and gave away a bicycle as grand prize!

  22. Pictures with Santa • 2nd Annual Event • Hosted at Elma Feed & Farm Supply • Saturday 11 -3 and Wednesday 5-7 pm • Approximately 60 pictures taken • Lots of pets & kids

  23. Everyone in town loved the Christmas lights. Plans for next year include Christmas tree lighting, caroling & downtown activities.

  24. Business of the Quarter • Elma Dental Clinic (David Blackett) • Liquor and the Like (Cindy Ann Tackett) • Elma Feed and Farm Supply (Al and Sandy Zepp) • Les Schwab Tires (Ralph Romero) • Presented to businesses that make an impact on the city and events as sponsors and volunteers and improving the looks of their business throughrenovations, painting, etc.

  25. 2012 Chamber Board • Chamber Directors ~ Debbie Adolphsen & Paula Jones • Past President ~ Suzi Haley • President ~ Rick Jensen • Vice President ~ Trish Paul • Secretary ~ Jill Warne • Treasurer ~ Will Callicoat • Board Members • Jim Tysseling • Bernadette Bower • Steve Pettit • Boyd Morrow • Renee Jensen

  26. Strategic Planning Meeting Dec. 12, 2012 Each year the Executive Board of Directors and Chamber staff schedule a day to discuss the past years success and plan for the year ahead.

  27. 2012 Chamber Activities • Monthly Membership Meetings with Informative Presentations to benefit Elma Businesses & groups. • Business of the Quarter Recognition & Awards • Elma Chamber Wine and Seafood Event – Jan. • City-Wide Garage Sale & Sidewalk Sales - July • Heat on the Street Car show – Aug. • Community Appreciation BBQ – Aug. • Buckaroo Days – Sept. • Down town Trick or Treat – Oct. • Pictures with Santa – Dec.

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