About Us
We are passionate business owners who believe in building relationships with other businesses to pass referrals and help each other succeed. This is a growing community and we're excited to meet you!
Featured Businesses
Learn more about local businesses. Interviews with local business owners are coming soon!
Rebel Funnels
Rebel Funnels is a cutting-edge marketing agency led by Keely Stawicki, a certified master digital marketer with over 14 years of expertise in small business marketing. Specializing in rebellious marketing strategies that deliver impressive returns on investment, Rebel Funnels helps businesses in The Dalles and beyond stand out, attract new clients, and dominate the competition. Their top-notch services include reputation management, luxury website design, and Google and Facebook advertising.
Clickers 2 Clients
Clickers 2 Client's expertise in digital marketing and client acquisition is a fantastic asset to our community, helping local businesses thrive and grow. We look forward to the innovative solutions and positive impact they'll bring to the Columbia Gorge!
Rebecca Van Diest has been in digital marketing for over 5 years. She has a heart for helping small business owners show up online when their ideal client is looking for them. With Websites, Social Media, and SEO, she's ready to help our local businesses thrive!
Ivan Hurtado with Primerica
With approximately 2.5 million client accounts, Primerica is dedicated to providing tailored solutions to help families of all sizes achieve their financial aspirations. Ivan is located in The Dalles and his office is in Tigard, Oregon, giving him a large area of clients to serve and meet with. He believes that every client deserves personalized attention and top-notch financial guidance, regardless of their wealth status. He'd love to opportunity to help shape a secure and prosperous future for you and your loved ones.
DirectLine-IT
Serving the Columbia River Gorge, Portland, Tillamook, and anywhere else you might live! DirectLine-IT was born from a desire to offer an uncomplicated, clear-cut approach to addressing your technological requirements. Our identity and operations have been meticulously sculpted around these principles. We strive to set ourselves apart with our distinctive practices, hoping to provide you a unique yet comforting and familiar experience.
How to get involved
Weekly Online Meetings
We know you're busy and the Columbia River Gorge area is a big place! We host weekly meetings online so more businesses can participate from various locations. Meet others in your area and grab a one-to-one in person when you can.
In Person Events
Meet us in person at various locations and times around the Columbia River Gorge! Coffee in The Dalles? Happy Hour in Hood River? Let's connect face to face!
Our goal is to work up to monthly in person events by Spring 2025.
Power Teams
Meet other business owners who do business with similar clients.
When you take the time to build trust and get to know someone, they can refer you to their network, and those people can refer you to theirs. More information coming soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
Got Questions? We've got answers!
When do you meet online each week?
We meet on Thursdays from 8 am to 9 am PST. Our weekly meetings are held remotely on Zoom.
How do I get more involved and meet other business owners?
The best way to meet new people is to attend as many events as you can! Outside of our scheduled meetings, we also encourage business owners to schedule individual meetings to build deeper connections and be possible referral partners.
How do I get featured as a business on the website homepage?
Our team enjoys getting to know businesses on a deeper level and that's why we do interviews. We feature the businesses that we've done recent interviews with on our homepage. This way the community can learn more about what they do.
Do you welcome new businesses?
Everyone is welcome! Whether you've been in business for a week or for 50 years, we'd love to have you join us and let others know about how you help our community.
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