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SUMMARY:The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce Presents Community Affairs
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/s/86986531533?pwd=9I75OexaT2nC0Ou3EWHEXPz3HbDlDb.1, The Dalles, OR, 97058
DESCRIPTION:The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce Presents Community Affairs\n\n04/02/26 07:00 AM PST\n - 04/02/26 08:00 AM PST\Description:\n\n	\n		\n			\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									 \n								\n							\n						\n						\n					\n				\n			\n\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						Mid-Columbia Economic Development District\n						Jakob Lillvik\n						Venture Catalyst Project Manager\n						\n					\n				\n			\n\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n								\n							\n						\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			 \n\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						JOIN HERE:\n						Online via Zoom\n\n						 \n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n			\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						Thursday\n						April 02, 2026\n						7:00am - 8:00am\n\n						Join us for Community Affairs this week as we welcome Jakob Lillvik, as he shares exciting updates on Gorge PitchFest.\n						\n						Jakob will provide an overview of this year’s PitchFest, including key dates and how local entrepreneurs can get involved.\n						Applications opened March 17 and will remain open through April 17, offering a valuable opportunity for innovators and small businesses to take their ideas to the next level.\n						\n						The main event will take place on May 28 at 5:30 PM at The Granada in The Dalles, where finalists will present their ideas and compete for funding to grow their ventures.\n						\n						Community members are invited to learn more about the application process, sponsorship opportunities, and the impact PitchFest has on supporting local entrepreneurship. Join us for this informative session, ask questions, and be part of the conversation as we highlight opportunities to invest in and uplift our regional business community.\n						\n					\n				\n			\n\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n								\n							\n						\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n			 \n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						For past guests recordings click HERE\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n		\n	\n\n\Details:\nApril 2026\nCommunity Affairs Speakers & Dates\n\n\n	04/02/2026 Jakob Lillvik, Mid-Columbia Economic Development District\n	04/09/2026 Rich Mays, City of The Dalles\n	04/16/2026 AVAILABLE\n	04/23/2026 Lisa AbuAssaly George, CGCC\n	04/30/2026 Eve Elderwell, The Next Door, Inc\n\n\n___________________________________________________\n\nWant to Grow Your Visibility in The Dalles?\nBe a Speaker at Community Affairs!\n\nBe a guest presenter on Community Affairs and share with local leaders, businesses, and engaged community members. Whether you're with a nonprofit, public agency, or small business — this platform is for you!\n\nSpots available now!\nSpeak for 45 minutes via Zoom, Thursday mornings at 7AM - 8AM.\n\nWant the mic? Let’s chat! ðŸ‘‡\n📧 Email: marketing@thedalleschamber.com\n📞 Call: (541) 296-2231\n\Location:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/s/86986531533?pwd=9I75OexaT2nC0Ou3EWHEXPz3HbDlDb.1\n\nThe Dalles, OR 97058
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						<p align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Mid-Columbia Economic Development District<br />
						<em><strong>Jakob Lillvik</strong></em><br />
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						<p align="center">JOIN HERE:<br />
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						<p align="center"><strong>Thursday<br />
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						<p align="center">Join us for Community Affairs this week as we welcome Jakob Lillvik, as he shares exciting updates on Gorge PitchFest.<br />
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						Jakob will provide an overview of this year&rsquo;s PitchFest, including key dates and how local entrepreneurs can get involved.<br />
						Applications opened March 17 and will remain open through April 17, offering a valuable opportunity for innovators and small businesses to take their ideas to the next level.<br />
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						The main event will take place on May 28 at 5:30 PM at The Granada in The Dalles, where finalists will present their ideas and compete for funding to grow their ventures.<br />
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						Community members are invited to learn more about the application process, sponsorship opportunities, and the impact PitchFest has on supporting local entrepreneurship. Join us for this informative session, ask questions, and be part of the conversation as we highlight opportunities to invest in and uplift our regional business community.</p>
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						<p align="center"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z8DxR5s5XQ&amp;list=PLxjlUAT505DqeOgJOgYPmKgts0CbgY18C" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">For past guests recordings click&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z8DxR5s5XQ&amp;list=PLxjlUAT505DqeOgJOgYPmKgts0CbgY18C" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
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<br />Details:<br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:#800000"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif"><strong>April 2026<br />
Community Affairs Speakers &amp; Dates</strong></span></span></span></p>

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	<li><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong><span style="background-color:#FFFF00">04/02/2026</span></strong><span style="background-color:#FFFF00">&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="background-color:#FFFF00">Jakob </span><span style="background-color:#FFFF00">Lillvik</span><span style="background-color:#FFFF00">, Mid-Columbia Economic Development District</span></strong></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif"><strong>04/09/2026</strong>&nbsp;Rich Mays, City of The Dalles</span></li>
	<li><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif"><strong>04/16/2026</strong>&nbsp;AVAILABLE</span></li>
	<li><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif"><strong>04/23/2026</strong>&nbsp;Lisa AbuAssaly George, CGCC</span></li>
	<li><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif"><strong>04/30/2026</strong>&nbsp;Eve Elderwell, The Next Door, Inc</span></li>
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<p align="center"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="color:#FF8C00"><strong>Want to Grow Your Visibility in The Dalles?<br />
Be a Speaker at Community Affairs!</strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="color:#000000">Be a guest presenter on Community Affairs and share with local leaders, businesses, and engaged community members. Whether you're with a nonprofit, public agency, or small business &mdash; this platform is for you!</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif"><span style="color:#FF8C00"><strong>Spots available now!</strong></span><br />
Speak for 45 minutes via Zoom, Thursday mornings at 7AM - 8AM.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#FF8C00">Want the mic? Let&rsquo;s chat!</span>&nbsp;👇</strong><br />
📧&nbsp;Email:&nbsp;<a href="https://marketing@thedalleschamber.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">marketing@thedalleschamber.com</a><br />
📞&nbsp;Call:<a href="https://5412962231/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://5412962231/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(541) 296-2231</a></span></p>
<br />Location:<br />https://us02web.zoom.us/s/86986531533?pwd=9I75OexaT2nC0Ou3EWHEXPz3HbDlDb.1<br /><br />The Dalles, OR 97058
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