Imagine a thriving downtown with charming lamp posts, gorgeous flowers and planters, clear signage, enticing storefronts and pedestrian and vehicle traffic friendly. Now imagine that happening soon with some new businesses sprinkled in.
Oregon banker Bill Humphreys remains optimistic as he faces what he considers a continuing recession in this state.
This year’s Ladies Night Out – themed “Wild West Women” – brings some new features to the party. “It’s getting bigger every year,” said Stacy Palmer, Silverton Chamber of Commerce executive director, and for this event, “We’ve turned up the fun!”
While most of us are familiar with the catchphrase “shop local,” a new national campaign called the 3-50 Project, introduced to Silverton business owners in January, aims to put into sharper focus the benefits of keeping a healthy portion of your dollars in the local area.
Billed as the mayor’s state of the city address, the November Silverton Chamber of Commerce Forum proved to be a revealing look at the relationship between Mayor Stu Rasmussen and chamber business leaders.
Acknowledging that “we have quite a few businesses that are struggling right now,” Stacy Palmer, Silverton Chamber of Commerce executive director, says the organization of merchants and other businesses aims to continue to serve and strengthen the local community.
Silverton Wishlist, Autumn Market at Havenhill Lavender Farm, Christmas in Historic Silverton, Thanksgiving Wine Tour
