What better New Year’s resolution to make than to be ready for Lake Oswego’s potential disasters and safety issues?

In this episode of Business LO, we learn from experience through Lake Oswego’s Fire Chief Don Johnson. He shares the importance of building your own Preparedness Kit, tackling weather-related emergencies and how hands-only CPR can be learned quickly by your employees. Resolve to act and be ready in 2025!

Don Johnson's phone: 503-697-7403

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Mayor's breakfast: Mayor's Business Breakfast - Jan 31, 2025 - Lake Oswego Chamber Of Commerce Business Directory

City council goal setting: City Council 2025 Goal Setting Retreat | City of Lake Oswego

Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce Website

Visit us in downtown Lake Oswego on the second floor of CENTRL Office in the Ironlight building. 525 3rd St Suite 201, Lake Oswego, OR 97034

We offer a wide range of membership tiers and benefits, so browse through our options on our website and pick the one that’s right for your business or organization.

Questions? Call 503-636-3634

For help with your own Podcast Show contact Michelle O’Dell, Modcast Productions michelle@modcastproductions.com

In this episode Heather Graves Ramsey, owner of Coach to Brilliance, discusses Dan Brown’s business move from San Francisco to Lake Oswego three years ago. Dan has been with Farmers Insurance for over 34 years. He shares his real-life experience utilizing all that the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce has to offer to build relationships – and a transplanted business – to be successful in Lake Oswego.

From Dan Brown:

I began my Farmers® career as an agency owner in 1990. After a successful 6-year run building my agency, I was called upon to become a district manager. I obtained a small group of 17 agents, and over the next 26 years, my team and I grew the district into 46 agency owners. During that time, the district operated as one of the most successful in the entire company, and in 2014, it was recognized as #1 in the country.

In 2020, my wife and I came across the beautiful town of Lake Oswego, Oregon. After some soul-searching and buoyed by the opportunity to be close to my two daughters, twin grandchildren, and son-in-law, I made the decision to go back to my agency roots. I am fortunate that one of my daughters, Donna Jo, works alongside me on my team in the office.

I was pleased to have the opportunity to acquire a very successful agency located in the exact area we decided to settle in. Being able to retain the entire existing staff made the decision all the easier and confirmed it was the perfect next step.

Our goal is to continue to be known for excellent service, attention to detail, and easy accessibility. We are here to build relationships with our clients while helping them protect their assets and grow new ones through our Farmers Financial Solutions brand.

We are on Lower Boones Ferry Road and Douglas Way. Thank you, and we hope to speak with you soon!

Give me a call at (503) 699-0189 and I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce Website

Visit us in downtown Lake Oswego on the second floor of CENTRL Office in the Ironlight building. 525 3rd St Suite 201, Lake Oswego, OR 97034

We offer a wide range of membership tiers and benefits, so browse through our options on our website and pick the one that’s right for your business or organization.

Questions? Call 503-636-3634

For help with your own Podcast Show contact Michelle O’Dell, Modcast Productions michelle@modcastproductions.com

Today we are going to learn about employee retention and strategies for a thriving workplace with two of Lake Oswego’s powerhouse women. Heather Graves Ramsey, owner of Coach to Brilliance specializing in Executive Coaching & Leadership Development, and Shari Newman, co-owner along with her husband Al of Nicoletta's Table. They discuss how most of her team members have been with Shari for a long time and how she makes that happen, the top 3 things employers could be doing to increase employee retention, and what’s most important to her team members.

Plus, What You Need to Know in LO provides the details of the 60th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Festival, the Business Leadership Development Series, and a Holiday Get-Together for Chamber members and their guests.

Nicoletta’s Table and Marketplace where they provide the freshest ingredients the Pacific Northwest has to offer in their delicious homemade pizzas, pastas and breads. They also have an Italian Marketplace where you can find imported cheeses, gelato, olive oils and their Gourmet2Go selections. Nicoletta’s Table creates a casual, yet elegant dining experience.

JOIN US for a FREE ZOOM on Tuesday, November 12 from NOON – 12:45 pm to learn more about the the Business Leadership Development Series, and “meet” the program’s lead facilitator and sponsor, Heather Graves-Ramsey. Click HERE to RSVP and get the Zoom details.

Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce Website

Visit us in downtown Lake Oswego on the second floor of CENTRL Office in the Ironlight building. 525 3rd St Suite 201, Lake Oswego, OR 97034

We offer a wide range of membership tiers and benefits, so browse through our options on our website and pick the one that’s right for your business or organization.

Questions? Call 503-636-3634

For help with your own Podcast Show contact Michelle O’Dell, Modcast Productions michelle@modcastproductions.com