The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce

What The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce does

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit 501(c)-style membership organization founded approximately in 1883 (141-143 years of continuous operation) and headquartered at 404 West Second Street, The Dalles, Oregon. It serves nearly 500 member organizations representing approximately 2,000 individuals across the Columbia River Gorge / Wasco County region of Northern Oregon. Its membership spans local businesses (retail, hospitality, automotive, healthcare, financial services, construction), civic and nonprofit organizations, educational institutions (North Wasco County School District 21, Columbia Gorge Community College), and government entities (City of The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon Veterans Home).

The Chamber's core offering is a membership-based platform of business support services rather than a software product. Core services include an online and print Member Directory, a Community Calendar of local events, a weekly E-Blast and monthly Newsletter, recurring networking events (Power Breakfast on the first Friday, Coffee Connections on the last Tuesday, Business After Hours on the third Thursday), the Chamber Ambassadors Program, and Ribbon Cuttings for new businesses. The Chamber also produces major community events including the annual Northwest Cherry Festival (45th edition in 2026), the Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet, and the seasonal Cherry Hunt Trail interactive scavenger hunt. Tourism promotion is operated through the consumer-facing ExploreTheDalles.com portal.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: recurring membership dues from businesses, civic organizations, nonprofits, government, and individuals; advertising and sponsorships across the website, newsletters, and events (with pricing tiers ranging from $25/week e-blast sponsorships to $2,000 annual Cherry Festival Sweetheart sponsorships); and event-related revenue from the Cherry Festival and community events. The organization is governed by a 17-member volunteer Board of Directors elected by the membership and managed by a nine-person professional staff led by President/CEO Lynn Cox. The Chamber also administers economic development programs including the Urban Renewal Incentive Program and the federally funded Brownfields Program in partnership with the City of The Dalles Urban Renewal Agency and Port of The Dalles.

Name

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://thedalleschamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Association / Chamber of Commerce Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Business advocacy services
• Chamber membership programs
• Tourism promotion services
• Community event management
• Economic development support

Headquarters

HQ city

The Dalles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from businesses, civic organizations, nonprofits, government entities, and individuals. Chamber membership provides exposure through website, social media, directory listings, and member benefits.
2. Advertising & Sponsorship: Revenue from advertising on website, newsletters, and event sponsorships including the Northwest Cherry Festival and Power Breakfast events.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue from events including Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet, Cherry Festival, and other community events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership association founded in 1883 serving nearly 500 member businesses in The Dalles, Oregon and the surrounding Columbia River Gorge region. It delivers business advocacy, recurring networking events (Power Breakfast, Coffee Connections, Business After Hours), community festivals such as the Northwest Cherry Festival, and recognition programs like the Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet. It also operates a Visitors/Tourism Welcome Center, publishes the "Discover" magazine, and maintains an online Business Directory and Community Calendar to drive visibility for member businesses.

Product overview

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce operates as a membership-based organization offering a unified platform of business support services rather than a technology product. The core offering centers on membership with benefits including an online and print Business Directory, Community Calendar for event listings, and regular communications via Weekly E-Blast and Monthly Newsletter. The Chamber facilitates networking through recurring events including Power Breakfast (first Friday), Coffee Connections (last Tuesday), and Business After Hours (third Thursday). Special programs include the Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet, Chamber Ambassadors Program, and Ribbon Cuttings for new businesses. The organization also manages major community events such as the Northwest Cherry Festival and seasonal promotions like the Cherry Hunt Trail. Additional services encompass job postings, relocation packets, advertising/sponsorship opportunities, and economic development programs including Urban Renewal and Brownfields assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Annual membership in The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce for local businesses, providing access to networking events, marketing exposure, advocacy, and the online Business Directory listing.
• Power Breakfast Recurring chamber-hosted breakfast networking event for members and prospective members to connect with local business leaders.
• Coffee Connections Casual morning networking event hosted by the chamber for members to build local business relationships.
• Business After Hours After-work networking mixer hosted by the chamber, typically held at or sponsored by a member business.
• Northwest Cherry Festival Large-scale annual community festival organized by the chamber that draws visitors to The Dalles and showcases member businesses.
• Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet Annual chamber-hosted recognition banquet honoring outstanding local citizens and member contributions.
• Visitors/Tourism Welcome Center Chamber-operated physical visitor center that provides tourism information and directs travelers to member businesses in The Dalles area.
• Discover Magazine Printed "Discover" magazine published by the chamber that promotes member businesses and tourism in The Dalles area.
• Online Business Directory Chamber-hosted online directory listing member businesses, used by members for visibility and by visitors/tourists to find local services.
• Community Calendar Chamber-maintained online calendar of local events and chamber programming.
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Chamber-coordinated ribbon cutting event celebrating new or expanded member businesses, generating publicity and community visibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 500 members representing 2,000 individuals benefit from chamber services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers34 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GooglecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGoogle is a Champion member and title sponsor of the Northwest Cherry Festival Official Guide. Google operates a major data center in The Dalles, having invested $1.8 billion in the area since 2006.
• Tonkin of the Gorge SubarucoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of the 45th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival (2026), presenting the event 'The GREAT Cherry Adventure'.
• Columbia Gorge ToyotaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConvener member of the chamber providing automotive sales and services.
• Underriner Ford of The DallesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of the Northwest Cherry Festival, supporting annual community events.
• Center MarketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Cherry Festival Window Decorating Contest and local grocery retailer.
• Adventist Health Columbia GorgecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPhilanthropic sponsor of Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet and healthcare provider in the region.
• Highstreet Insurance & Financial ServicescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet, providing financial services in the region.
• Rivermark Community Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Cherry Festival Little Royals program and cultivator member.
• Columbia Gorge Technology AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for technology community development covering Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties in Oregon and Skamania and Klickitat counties in Washington.
• Mid-Columbia Economic Development DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on economic development, job creation, and business growth in the five-county district.
• Small Business Development CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing business development assistance and resources for small businesses.
• The Dalles Main Street ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for downtown revitalization and public-private partnership development.
• City of The DallesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban Renewal Agency partnership for economic development and property enhancement.
• Port of The DallesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for economic development through public-private facilitation.
• Columbia Gorge Community CollegeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganizes CGCC Cherry Fun Run during Northwest Cherry Festival and serves as cultivator member.
• Explore The DallescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Cherry Hunt Trail, promoting local businesses and tourism in The Dalles area.
• Rainier AmusementsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides carnival midway with rides and attractions for Cherry Festival.
• ISU Insurance Agency - The Stratton AgencyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of 2022 Distinguished Citizens Banquet.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Hood River County Chamber of Commerce: Adjacent county Chamber in the Columbia River Gorge region. Directly comparable as a small-town rural Oregon Chamber providing business networking, tourism promotion, and community events. Strong direct overlap in geographic adjacency and mission.
• Yakima Valley Chamber of Commerce: Washington-state regional Chamber serving an agricultural region analogous to The Dalles (cherries, orchards). Highly comparable member services, festival programming, and tourism promotion role.
• Bend Chamber of Commerce: Central Oregon Chamber serving a comparable-sized regional economy. Operates the same membership, networking, advocacy, and tourism promotion model with similar sponsor tiers and event programming. Most directly comparable in operating model.
• Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce: Washington-state Chamber just across the Columbia River from The Dalles. Comparable rural/regional Chamber model with multi-county service area, similar industrial heritage, and overlapping Columbia River Gorge tourism market.
• Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce: Oregon-based Chamber serving a larger regional market. Highly comparable in services (business directory, networking events, advocacy, ribbon cuttings) with similar tiered membership structure. Larger in scale but identical business model.
• Salem Area Chamber of Commerce: Another Oregon Chamber offering identical services: membership tiers, networking events, business directory, advocacy, and community events. Same state legal/regulatory environment and donor/sponsor base dynamics.
• Medford/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce: Southern Oregon Chamber operating in a similar regional economy with agricultural heritage. Comparable membership model, event programming (festivals, awards banquets), and economic development program structure.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National Chamber federation that accreditates and supports local Chambers like The Dalles. Comparable in core mission (business advocacy, networking, member services) but operates at vastly larger scale as a national umbrella organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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