The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce The Dalles is a town of hard working people who come together to make extraordinary things happen!!! Sunsational The Dalles

This is a small town that works.

Located along the banks of the mighty Columbia River, just 84 miles east of Portland, The Dalles is the eastern gateway to the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area. Our 300 days of sun nurtures bountiful agricultural products, including world-renowned cherries, grapes and wheat. Cyclists, geocachers, hikers, hunters, fishers, history buffs and wine aficionados are discovering our area. Steeped in h

istory and culture, the area served as a center of Native American trade for 10,000 years. Lewis & Clark camped along our shores, and here pioneers on the Oregon Trail made the decision to brave the Columbia River or go overland topping Mt. Hood. With a population of 13,045 and a service area of 85,000, The Dalles is the Gorge’s new hi-tech hotspot, home to Columbia Gorge Community College, which offers the first wind power training program in the Pacific Northwest, the Mid Columbia Medical Center with its world-class Celilo Cancer Care Center, and a thriving business community. While Portland accumulates 37 inches of rain annually and, nearby Hood River County receives 31 inches, The Dalles receives only 14.41 inches. Living in The Dalles is simply sunsational!

🎉 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 🎉 Join us for a special Business After Hours as we celebrate an important milestone for The Dalle...
06/15/2026

🎉 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 🎉 Join us for a special Business After Hours as we celebrate an important milestone for The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce.

After more than 13 years as President & CEO and 18 years in the Chamber industry, Lisa Farquharson is preparing to pass the torch to Lynn Cox, who will officially become CEO on July 1.

▪️ Champagne Toast at 6:15 PM featuring pink glitter rose-gold champagne flutes
▪️ Sign the Ribbon for Lisa and leave a memory, message, or well wish
▪️ Chamber Celebration Cake
▪️ Door Prize Drawings (bring your business card!)
▪️ Networking with Chamber members, partners, elected officials, volunteers, and friends

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce
404 W. 2nd Street, The Dalles

06/14/2026

Can we take a second and recognize our AMAZING intern, Fernanda? ✨🎓
Congrats this week on your graduation! The Chamber chicks are so proud of you! 🧡

🎀 We loved celebrating Valeria's Bakery at their recent ribbon cutting and are excited to welcome them to the Chamber fa...
06/13/2026

🎀 We loved celebrating Valeria's Bakery at their recent ribbon cutting and are excited to welcome them to the Chamber family!
Located at 315 W 3rd Street in The Dalles, Valeria's Bakery offers so much more than delicious baked goods. Fresh bread, sweet treats, piñatas, groceries, and specialty items 🥐✨ There's something for everyone to enjoy!

➡️ Follow along: https://www.facebook.com/p/Valerias-Bakery-61573703087937/

06/13/2026

Glass Trout -Part I | Color and Light

Before the form takes shape, there is the glow.

In Part I of our four-part series, we step into the hot shop with the OG of glass fish art, Andy Nichols. Watch as raw, molten glass is transformed through an intricate dance of color, texture, and light—laying the vibrant foundation for one of his world-renowned trout sculptures.

Experience the genesis of the piece. ➡️ [Link to Video/Bio]

Discover more of Andy’s global installations at nicholsartglass.com

🏊‍♀️ The Ted Walker Memorial Swim Meet is underway in The Dalles and runs through June 14!Please join us in welcoming sw...
06/12/2026

🏊‍♀️ The Ted Walker Memorial Swim Meet is underway in The Dalles and runs through June 14!
Please join us in welcoming swimmers, families, and coaches to our community. A smile, a helpful direction, or a local recommendation can go a long way in making their visit memorable.
With lots of visitors in town, local restaurants and businesses may be busier than usual this weekend. Thank you for supporting local and helping showcase the hospitality that makes The Dalles special!
More info 👉 https://ow.ly/hJzA50ZbblC
Columbia Gorge News Article 👉 https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/sports/ted-walker-swim-meet-this-weekend-in-the-dalles/article_14b8854c-f67e-4c27-975c-14a3098f6e36.html

🎀 Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating Columbia Gorge CASA at their recent ribbon cutting! 🧡 ✨Columbia Gor...
06/11/2026

🎀 Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating Columbia Gorge CASA at their recent ribbon cutting! 🧡 ✨
Columbia Gorge CASA is dedicated to advocating for the needs and well-being of children who have experienced abuse and neglect through the support of continually trained community volunteers. Their work helps ensure that vulnerable children have a voice and a caring advocate looking out for their best interests during difficult times.
We were honored to celebrate this incredible organization and the meaningful impact they make throughout our region. Their commitment to supporting children and strengthening families helps build a brighter future for our entire community.

➡️ Learn more or get involved: https://www.columbiagorgecasa.org/
Columbia Gorge CASA

✨ Member Spotlight: Adventurous Aromas ✨This unique local business, owned by Casey Diss, brings stories to life through ...
06/10/2026

✨ Member Spotlight: Adventurous Aromas ✨
This unique local business, owned by Casey Diss, brings stories to life through the power of fragrance. These story-themed candles create scents inspired by imagination and adventure. Buy a one-of-a-kind gift or immerse yourself in a candle-making experience.

📍 801 East 14th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
📞 541-965-8188
🌐 AdventurousAromas.com

Adventurous Aromas

06/09/2026

There are so many little things that happen behind the scenes to make big community events possible.

For this year’s Cherry Festival market, a section of the downtown fence had to be opened to create an entrance for vendors and visitors. That also meant paying to have it repaired afterward.

A kind, anonymous community member quietly covered that cost for the Chamber.

It’s small, generous acts that often go unseen that make The Dalles such a special place to call home. ❤️ Thank you for helping our community thrive one act of kindness at a time.

06/08/2026

The Dallas Area Chamber Community Affairs meeting on May 28 featured updates from various community members and Mayor Rich Mays. Mayor Mays discussed ongoing city projects, including the Federal Street Plaza renovation, the sewer project on First Street, and the water master plan. He highlighted the impact of Google's revenue, expected to total $230 million over 15 years, on city finances and capital projects. The meeting also addressed the need for a new high school, with Mayor Mays emphasizing the importance of community trust and the potential use of Google funds to offset bond costs. Salvador from the Housing Authority provided updates on home repair programs and affordable housing initiatives.

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/iiyi6BEnB_Y

✨ Member Spotlight: Historic Balch Hotel ✨Built in 1907 and listed on the National Register of historic Places, the Balc...
06/08/2026

✨ Member Spotlight: Historic Balch Hotel ✨
Built in 1907 and listed on the National Register of historic Places, the Balch Hotel sits in the small town of Dufur, Oregon on the eastern edge of the Columbia River Gorge. If you're exploring the Gorge and looking for a quiet place to rest, the Balch offers historic charm, heartfelt hospitality, and space to breathe.

📍 40 Heimrich St, Dufur, OR 97021
📞 541-467-2277
🌐 BalchHotel.com

Adventurous Aromas Balch Hotel

Address

404 W 2nd Street
The Dalles, OR
97058

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(541) 296-2231

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