In today's episode, guest host Shay Ryan-Blakeslee and Chelsea Barnes sit down with Dillon Borton of KeyBank in Hood River. Dillon is a Business Banking Relationship Manager at KeyBank and knows all about the financing needed going into a home purchase as well as using your assets to help you achieve other real estate investments! This is truly an episode you do not want to miss! 

We're back at it again! Kim and her good friend Matt Cole from DirectLine-IT, sit down for a talk about all things IT and our communities 

As we roll into 2022, its important for small business owners to go on the offensive and put up a strong defense against cyber attacks. We wanted to hear all about what DirectLine-IT has to offer us as well as our small business community members when it comes to data protection and cyber security. 

We also wanted just to play catch up with Matt! We wanted to find out what he's been up to and how he's able to be everywhere in our community all at once. Tune in for this great episode and find out what you can do to keep your business protected this new year. 

From www.DirectLine-it.com

We believe in innovative solutions for the problems you face day in and day out in your business. We are dedicated and passionate about providing you with a customer experience you won’t find anywhere else. DirectLine-IT was built on the premise of providing you with cost affordable IT solutions."

Happy New Year! We hope you all had a fabulous time with family and friends ringing in the new year! 

With a new year comes new goals and challenges. One of those goals might be to make a career change. Have you ever asked yourself what it would be like to work as a real estate agent here in the Columbia River Gorge? Well in todays episode you get a 1 on 1 conversation with Kim Salvesen-Pauly, owner of Windermere Real Estate Columbia River Gorge! She goes over everything you need to know when it comes to making the jump to become a realtor and why you want to join a respected company like Windermere! 

Feel free to give Kim a call and get your new career off on the right foot!

The gang is back together again after a little summer vacation! Now that we've rest and had our fun in the sun, it's time to get back to talking real estate and to some local businesses! 

In today's episode, Kim sits down with Robert and Kristin of Alpine Sea and Co. This married couple recently opened a clothing and bag boutique in the heart of Oak st. in downtown Hood River! We had to bring these guys in to hear their story, what brought them to Hood River and what hurdles they faced opening a new business during the peak of Covid.  Make sure to check them out the next time you're visiting Hood River! 

From Alpineseaco.com

"Located at 311 Oak Street in historic downtown Hood River, OR.
The back half of the Alpine Sea Co. retail shop is our design studio & creative space. The open floor plan provides customers a first-hand glimpse into our design process and current projects. As a team and a brand, we value well-made purposeful products. We make things that we want, need, and use. Supporting the community we live in throughout the process."

We're back with another episode of Gorge Real Estate Talk!

In this week's episode, Kim sit's down with Nathan Bell of Gorgeous Real Estate in White Salmon, Wa. Nate has a very interesting story to tell about how he and his wife formed their real estate investment company and how they found themselves living in the Gorge. If you've ever wondered how to get started in real estate investing, you are definitely going to want to hear this conversation! 

Kim is back in the Hostess seat speaking with Janice Bell, local business owner of Arome located in downtown Hood River.

In today's episode, Kim seats down with Janice to discuss the inner-workings of Arome. Ever wondered how Arome picks their local products or how they decide what items they like to have in their store? Well, Janice fills us in on their processes as well as giving us some news, THEY'RE OPENING A NEW LOCATION IN REDMOND, OR!  Tune in to this episode to learn about a local favorite store that you'll be sure to visit on your next trip through town. 

From www.aromehoodriver.com

"Our passion is in finding the flavors of the world and bringing them to your kitchen. Visit us at our Hood River shop, nestled in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, only one hour from Portland, Oregon. We have regular demos, and you can sample any of our flavors before you take them home. 

If you cannot visit our shop, our online store allows you to take these taste home from the comfort of your own living room. We have fun gifts, hard to find spices, premium olive oil and vinegar, and quality kitchen wares."

Arome is located at 

105 Oak Street, Hood River, OR 97031

Business Hours

Monday-Saturday 10-6

Sunday 11-5

Ph. 541-436-3005

We're back with another episode of Gorge Real Estate talk, but this time we're in a new location! Where are we you may ask? We're in Windermere Real Estate Columbia River Gorge's newest office location in Goldendale Washington! 

From Cascade Locks, OR and  to all the way to the far end of Goldendale, Wa, this is our 8th and newest office location! What better way to break in the new comfy furniture than having a talk with the ladies who run this location. Kim sits down with Linda Phelps, Lindamay Woosley and Pat Chestnut to talk about their roles at this new location and to give our listeners a little background on this amazing team of ladies. 

If you're in the Goldendale area and you're looking to buy or sell a home, stop by and pay them a visit! Whatever your need or questions is, they're there to help.

Windermere Real Estate Columbia River Gorge - Goldendale, Wa

103 W Main St. Goldendale, Wa.

On today's episode, Kim sits down with a local (and tourist favorite) farm stand owner, Tammi Packer of Packer Orchards. 

If you've ever been to the Hood River area, chances are you've heard about the Fruit Loop. One of the stops along the Fruit Loop, #9 to be exact, is the Packer Orchards Bakery that is owned and operated by Tammi Packer! 

During this chat you'll learn a little history about the Packer family and farm and what they love to do, which is hosting their vistor's with an amazing farm stand experience! From cookies to pie, from ice cream to farm fresh fruit, Packer Orchards has it all! 

You can visit Packer Orchards at 

www.PackerOrchards.com 

The Bakery 

3900 Highway 35
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 234-4481

The Farm Place

3020 Thomsen Rd
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 234-4006 

on IG and FB -  @PackerOrchards

We're back with another amazing chat with another local business to both the Hood River community as well as the Cascade Locks community!

In today's episode, Kim sits down with Angel Williams of Spruce Gifts and Provisions. Spruce gifts is a non-profit organization whose proceeds help support the Oregon Wildlife Foundation. During this chat you'll learn all about the history of Spruce, the foundations they help support and how you can help support them and the wildlife we have here in Oregon. Plus you'll get to know a great person in Angel, who she is and what her interest's are outside of Spruce. Swing by their store and pick out something for yourself or a gift for a loved one and help a great cause! 

From Spruce Gifts & Provisions

"Spruce Gifts & Provisions is an Oregon Wildlife Foundation gift store, conserving Oregon since 1981. Proceeds benefit our work to create a healthy and sustaining habitat for all Oregonians.
We aim to make every one of our customers feel like friends as we welcome them to our 'home'.
Our landmark brick and mortar at Bonneville Hatchery is NOW OPEN!"

Spruce Gifts and Provisions is located at 

70741 NE Sturgeon Ln, Cascade Locks, OR 97014

and 

204 Oak St, Hood River, OR 97031

Good beer and great people make up a good portion of the Hood River community and on today's episode, Kim sits down with the owners of downtowns 64oz Taphouse!

If you have ever been in town, chances are you've stopped in at 64oz taphouse for a beer or two, we don't blame you! Listen in as Kim talks with the owners, Rod and Lorraine, of downtowns favorite tap room. Hear their story on how they formed their business and how they supported the community during the pandemic. 

If you haven't visited them you, be sure to do! They are located at;

208 Oak St, Hood River, OR 97031