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Resources Round Up – Funding, Knowledge & How To!

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Please ZOOM in and join the chamber and the business community for this virtual Resource Round Up! We will be discussing funding options both traditional and non-traditional, government programs and resources and business development resources to not only survive but to thrive through this crisis. Meet our experts: Lynn Meyer – Director of Community Lending Works Robert Killen - Lane SBDC Director Jenna Cusimano -  Lane County Community & Economic Development Management Analyst. This powerful panel will be moderated by Russ Pierson, Dean, LCC Florence Center. On April 9th at 2pm ZOOM in for this FREE and open to the public resource brought to you by your chamber. Click this link to join the meeting! You can also register below and we'll send you a link and a calendar invite to remind you.

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Yes, I want to be a Flower Basket Sponsor!

Old Town Florence Bay Street, Florence, OR

The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Florence are pleased to present the beautiful flower baskets through out Old Town. These flower baskets are sponsored by local business and residents. If you would like to be one of our prestigious sponsors you can purchase your sponsorship by clicking on the ticket link below. We appreciate your support!

$1.00 – $85.00

Sami the Sea Lion’s Summer Adventure – Search and Win!

Florence, Oregon Florence, Florence, OR

Sami the Sea Lion is hiding all around Florence just waiting to be found! Download your FREE passport here and join the search. Sponsored by Sea Lion Caves. When you've finished the trail and received your stamps,the passport can be dropped off until Wednesday, September 9 at the Visitors Center (290 Hwy 101) to be included the drawing to be held on September 10. Prizes include one $100 certificate, two $50 gift certificates, and four $25 gift certificates redeemable at the host locations. Winners will be notified by email. DOWNLOAD SAMI'S PASSPORT HERE Searchers of the fuzzy masked pinniped can pick up a stamp book and map at the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce visitor’s center, 290 Highway 101 in Florence, or at any of these participating Chamber member’s business:  All About Olives, Backstreet Gallery, Lovejoy’s Restaurant & Tea Room, ICM Restaurant, Florence Regional Arts Alliance, The Siuslaw News, Keller […]

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YOU ARE INVITED TO THE 2020 FLORENCE CHOWDER AND GLASS FLOAT TRAIL

Florence, Oregon Florence

From the empty sample cups of Florence’s cancelled Wine & Chowder Trail and Great Glass Float Giveaway Weekend bubbled-up a tasty, revised Florence Chowder and Glass Float Trail that spans the entire month of October.   Florence is home to the most amazing chowders—clam, crab, other seafoods—we can’t not celebrate them. So, in place of the annual Florence Wine & Chowder Trail Weekend, we’re inviting locals and visitors to sample chowders and find glass floats all month long in October!   Participants can get their free chowder ballot and glass float maps after September 30th at the Chamber, 290 Highway 101 in Florence, at participating merchants, or click here. Nearly 10 participating chowder-makers will offer a cup of their finest for only $3. For the glass float trail, shoppers can visit nearly 30 merchants in Historic Old Town Florence, and many other places around town, to spot the opulent objects […]

Circles in the Sand by Denny Dyke at Heceta Beach

Driftwood Shores 88416 1st Ave, Florence

Labyrinth artist Denny Dyke is bringing his popular natural and meditative art installation to Heceta Beach! Circles in the Sand was first created for Denny's as a walking meditation and way to connect with the ocean and ever-changing sand. The first "Dreamfield" was created in 2014 and has been a favored attraction among coastal visitors whenever one is made. Dreamfields have grown to be giant patterns, a garden of sand with several spirals and meandering paths that always return home. The "draw-out" starts at 3 p.m. with Denny teaching everyone how to create this amazing art form on the "canvas" of Heceta Beach. At 4:30 p.m., volunteers are welcome to help groom the labyrinth before the path walk begins at 5 p.m. Watch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean while contemplating the wonder of the sea! This event is hosted by Driftwood Shores and Sand Master Park.

Home for the Holidays – Holiday Décor Contest

Florence, Oregon Florence

We’ll Be Home for the Holidays Décor Contest! This year we are shopping local and supporting our businesses who are the economic back bone of our community. Eighteen Chamber members have decorated their locations to welcome visitors to enjoy being “Home for the Holidays”. Here’s how it works – Download the locations directory here, go visit and vote for your favorite and turn in your ballot to a décor location or mail to the Chamber. After Christmas the Chamber will draw from the entries one lucky winner who will receive a swag bag of goodies and the décor winner will receive a special trophy and some pretty cool bragging rights! Let’s shop where we live and play! DOWNLOAD THE LOCATION DIRECTORY HERE

Rhody Run

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Lace up your sneakers, it’s time for the annual Rhody Run 5K/10K Run-Walk on Saturday, May 15th at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince Street. Registration begins at 7:30 and start time is 9:00. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been actively training or you need to shake the dust off your shoes, come out and enjoy our beautiful, paved course with gently rolling hills. All ages are welcome. The proceeds of this USATF sanctioned race benefits Florence Habitat for Humanity, which helps to continue providing our community with affordable housing for working families. Please plan to follow all applicable Covid safety protocols. To register, visit https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=131720 or call us at, 541-902-9227 ext. 101 for how to get a paper registration. We look forward to running through the Rhododendrons together!

4th Of July – Fireworks in Old Town Florence

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The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, the Port of Siuslaw and the City of Florence have come together to save Florence’s annual 4th of July fireworks display. The fireworks will be shot over the Siuslaw River from the east end of the Siuslaw Port Campground in Historic Old Town beginning at about 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, to provide a multitude of great vantage points for spectators. We look forward to celebrating our nation’s independence and encourage everyone in Florence to find safe and fun ways to celebrate Independence Day this year and look to the skies that evening for the beautiful display we have planned. Businesses, civic clubs, or individuals interested in making any size contribution to demonstrate their appreciation and offset the cost of the event are asked to contact Hannigan at 541-997-3128 or mail/drop off a check at the Visitors Center, 290 Highway 101. “Hearts have […]

Independence Day Bike Parade!

Florence, Oregon Florence

Calling all kids from 1 to 100! Decorate your bike, trike or wagon* and join us at Juniper & Bay Street. Staging begins at 10:30 am, Parade begins at 11am. *Non-motorized entrants only Registration and waiver florencehabitat.org

Pie & Watermelon Eating Contest

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Registration Starts at 11:00 am, Pie eating contest at 12:00 pm, Watermelon eating contest at 1:00 pm. Everyone must have a waiver, waivers can be found at florencehabitat.org on our events page.