309 South River Street, Ste B
PO Box 427
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426- 4622
(800) 585-4121
Fax (541) 426-2032

Wallowa County Board of Directors

The Wallowa County Chamber

2012 Board of Directors:

Executive Board Officers:
Adrian Harguess, President
Marc Stauffer, Vice President
Susan Gilstrap, Treasurer
Doris Woempner, Past President

Chamber Directors:
Kathy Casper, Enterprise
Ruby Lathrop, Joseph/Wallowa Lake
Jim Soares, Wallowa/Lostine
Jolene  Cox, Small Business
Shannon Novakovich, Public Relations
John Williams, Education
David Harman, Health Care
Kurt & Heather Melville, Ranch /Farming
Cynthia Warnock, Rural/Outlying Areas
Nancy Rudger, Tourism

ExOfficio:
Commissioner Mike Hayward

Chamber Staff:
Vicki Searles, Executive Director
Diane Knox, Administrative Assistant


MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce “Chamber” is to promote business development in Wallowa County.

2012 Committees:
BUILD SUSTAINABILITY

Buy Local Committee, Chair:  Ruby Lathrop

Build upon the existing buy local and buckskin bucks program to bring additional value to the participating member businesses.

Membership Committee, Chair Jolene Cox

Inspired to find new and innovative ways to enhance visibility and increase value for  the chamber’s membership.

Education Committee, Chair: Kathy Casper

Organize continued education opportunities and trainings that benefit business owners, managers and employees; and to support public awareness of the natural resource economy.

Public Relations Committee,  Chair Co-chairs Adrian Harguess and Marc Stauffer

Strengthen the connection and communication between the Chamber and vested community partners including the County, City Governments and Merchant organizations.   Develop a  marketing portfolio for County tourism opportunities. and  (3) Partner in any opportunity to assist the Blue Goose RR.

Programs

Influence Governmental Policies

  • Strengthen relationships with local, state & federal representatives.
  • Facilitate forums on issues affecting Wallowa County.
  • Give members the tools to influence governmental policies.

Enhance Membership

  • Conduct ongoing assessment of member needs.
  • Recruit and retain membership.
  • Membership recognition program.
  • Programs of interest to the general membership.

Promote Economic Development

  • Support business creation, retention, and expansion.
  • Facilitate business and economic development educational seminars.
  • Support community development planning.

Market Wallowa County

  • Showcase local businesses.
  •  Maintain an aggressive advertising program for Wallowa County.
  •  Encourage local shopping.
  • Maintain a quality Chamber website.
  • Support package tourism.

Promote Natural Resources

  • Support and encourage natural resource industries.
  • Foster partnership in eco/agri-tourism.
  • Encourage year round recreational opportunities.
  • Support efforts to improve forest health.

 

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