National Small Business Week took place from April 30 to May 6 this year. Every year since President John F. Kennedy signed the first Presidential Proclamation in 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week to recognize the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. … Continue reading Celebrating National Small Business Week with the South Columbia County Chamber

With daylight saving time in full effect, longer and brighter days bring life back into nature and happier and healthier people. Need an excuse to spend more time outside? Read on to find out what local artists are offering the community during the spring holidays this year. Mobile Paint Events Following Easter Sunday Service, consider … Continue reading 5 Creative Ways Local Businesses Provide Enjoyment During the Spring Holidays

In collaboration with Keep It Local Columbia County, I offered two hours of my time on Wednesday, March 15 to provide social media advice for local businesses. I had the pleasure of meeting Jeri from Scappoose Creek Inn at Cathedral Coffee in Scappoose that day. Jeri and I chatted about Facebook and website updates over … Continue reading Social Media Advising with Scappoose Creek Inn

When my partner and I moved to St. Helens, Oregon in 2021, I didn't know much about the small city except that it was past the St. Johns Bridge and Sauvie Island along Highway 30. Some of my friends told me they enjoyed going to Spirit of Halloweentown—an annual, month-long event that began after St. Helens … Continue reading Hello, Columbia County!