Seaside 101

Given that March celebrates both Women's History Month and National Women's Small Business Month it seems fitting that we were able to speak with, and feature, two key women serving Seaside's business community for the fourth episode of season two. 

We are first joined by Jessica Newhall, Associate Director of Clatsop Community College's Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Jessica discusses the free services and support they offer for small businesses, some of the trends she's seeing in the small biz arena, the growth they've experienced as a center, and how they help make sure businesses don't lose sight of the core fundamentals needed to be successful.

Our second guest is Katie McCloud, CEO of the Seaside Chamber of Commerce. Katie discusses what the Seaside Chamber does, its mission, and some of the Chamber's marquee events - including her passion for a Women in Business event she spearheaded in 2022. Coincidentally, the second annual series of this event launched earlier this week and you can learn more about the event here: https://www.seasidechamber.com/women-in-business/. 

For the third episode of season two, the conversation centers on business, teams, building events, culture and community in Seaside, Oregon. We are first joined by Dan Floyd, COO of the Hood to Coast Race Series. Dan explains how his company has built its race series beyond its flagship event that ends in Seaside, how they work with their employees and what they’ve done to go beyond their goals as individuals and a company. Our second guest is Seaside Girls' High School Basketball Coach, Marla Olstedt. She talks about another long-time event in Seaside, the importance of good discipline, respect for others, dedication, inclusiveness and how to give it your all in everything you do.

For the second episode of season two, the conversation is focused on recreational opportunities in Seaside. We first sit down with Sunset Empire Park and Recreation's General Manager, Skyler Archibald, where we learn about SEPRD and some of the opportunities they provide for our community. For our second guest, we invited Lexie Hallahan, Owner of NorthWest Women's Surf Camps, to talk to us about building her business and what it means to recreate along the Oregon Coast in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

In the first episode of the new season, the conversation is focused on what the City of Seaside, Oregon is built on, Tourism. We first sit down with the City's Tourism Marketing Director, Joshua Heineman, to learn about advertising, informational resources, and more. For our second guest, Seaside Downtown Development Association's Executive Director, Kerri Lambert, talks about the impacts of Tourism on local businesses, and the changes she has seen through the years.

In our eighth and final episode we sit down with Building Director and Inspector Bob Mitchell. Seaside, Oregon, built largely on tourism in the late 1800s and its close proximity to an abundance of outdoor recreation, is situated in the Pacific Northwest and along the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Seaside has a year round population of approximately 7,000 that can swell to as much as 40-50,000 during busy summer weekends and events. 

In our seventh episode we sit down with Fire Chief Joey Daniels. Seaside, Oregon, built largely on tourism in the late 1800s and its close proximity to an abundance of outdoor recreation, is situated in the Pacific Northwest and along the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Seaside has a year round population of approximately 7,000 that can swell to as much as 40-50,000 during busy summer weekends and events. 

In our sixth episode we sit down with Public Works Director, Dale McDowell. Seaside, Oregon, built largely on tourism in the late 1800s and its close proximity to an abundance of outdoor recreation, is situated in the Pacific Northwest and along the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Seaside has a year round population of approximately 7,000 that can swell to as much as 40-50,000 during busy summer weekends and events. 

In our fifth episode we sit down with Convention Center General Manager Russell Vandenberg. Seaside, Oregon, built largely on tourism in the late 1800s and its close proximity to an abundance of outdoor recreation, is situated in the Pacific Northwest and along the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Seaside has a year round population of approximately 7,000 that can swell to as much as 40-50,000 during busy summer weekends and events. 

In our fourth episode we sit down with Library Director, Esther Moberg. Seaside, Oregon, built largely on tourism in the late 1800s and its close proximity to an abundance of outdoor recreation, is situated in the Pacific Northwest and along the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Seaside has a year round population of approximately 7,000 that can swell to as much as 40-50,000 during busy summer weekends and events.