The 2025 Oregon Main Street Conference on October 8 in Albany brought together community leaders, city staff, and volunteers from across the state to focus on one idea: keeping downtowns vibrant takes constant care. The presenter, Kathy LaPlante, is a longtime Main Street director. She reminded attendees “that downtown revitalization is never […]

This year, the McKenzie River Chamber of Commerce has worked with Rural Development Initiatives to host a series of small group community conversations on three topics – Arts & Culture Economy, the Nature & Recreation Economy, and the Regional Small Business Economy. Please take 5 minutes to complete a survey from the Chamber […]

From the President I’d like to thank everyone who voted for this year’s board of directors. Approved at the August 29th meeting were Carol Tannenbaum, Jonnie Helfrich, Brittany Mason, Rosie Winters, Katherine K’iya Wilson, Erika Kappel, Dick Lauer, and Ken Engelman. Following the election, the board will elect officers, including the president, vice […]