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Message from the President
 “Welcome to
Pendleton!”
Say that with a big smile and you’ve joined
the hospitable attitude of our residents!
Whether you are in town for a visit or are
looking for a new home for your family or
business, we are very pleased to share it
with you.
The spirit of Pendleton cannot be
described…it must be felt. I am confident
you will find what you are looking for here
and might even experience a few surprises as
you discover the wide array of activities
and opportunities available. And maybe
you’ll find yourself saying, like so many
others, “I came for a visit, but stayed
'cause I just fell in love with Pendleton!”
Pendleton has a long history of rich and
varied traditions. From the Pendleton
Round-Up to the Pendleton Woolen Mills to
the legacy of the Confederated Tribes to our
rich agricultural heritage, Pendleton’s
traditions are not simply artifacts of the
past, but enduring and vivid elements of
everyday life. Binding these traditions is a
culture of fine craftsmanship. From
hand-crafted saddles to Tribal beadwork to
beautifully designed blankets to downtown’s
striking architecture, this spirit of fine
craftsmanship infuses our community and
provides a beautiful background for
Pendleton’s visitor industry, as well as for
our own citizens.
2010 is definitely the time to Let'er Buck
in Pendleton! The Centennial Celebration of
the world-famous Pendleton Round-Up will
encompass the entire year, culminating in
world-class rodeo the second week in
September. We have a long and proud history,
as evidenced by the Pendleton Woolen Mill’s
hundred years of production, our Century
Farms, historic homes and many businesses
with incredible longevity.
Although we celebrate historic Pendleton, we
have partnered it with 21st century
technologies and opportunities for success
in every sector. One of Pendleton’s
strengths is its economic diversity. With a
strong agricultural economic foundation, the
Pendleton region has a dynamic make-up
providing a resilient and robust foundation
for your business and the future. New
developments include:
- Newly accessible
industrial land with more than 400 available
acres adjacent to Pendleton’s airport.
- The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla
Indian Reservation’s new Coyote Business
Park have attracted two Fortune 500
companies and continue aggressive expansion
plans.
- Downtown stimulus grants and low interests
loans are available to ‘Jump Start’ new
business and renovate core buildings.
- St. Anthony Hospital has announced the
development of a new, state-of-the-art
healthcare campus in Pendleton to serve the
region.
- Blue Mountain Community College has
announced plans to expand education access
throughout our region to provide academic
and job skill development.
- The City of Pendleton continues fresh
water and water treatment upgrades to meet
Oregon’s stringent requirements and our
future needs.
Pendleton’s small-town closeness provides
our people with excellent livability
factors: Acres and acres of city parks. A
huge aquatic center. The radically awesome
Sk8 Park. The Umatilla River flowing through
town where you can fish and watch wildlife,
and the River Parkway walking, riding bikes
or jogging. Award-winning youth sports and
activities programs. Art classes. Community
theater. Symphony and chorale concerts. A
student-centric community college. Great
schools that continually strive for
excellence. Proximity to winter and summer
sports areas and great sport hunting. This
is just a partial list; really, there’s
more.
We are glad you’re taking a closer look at
Pendleton. The Pendleton Chamber of Commerce
is the only organization in the area whose
principle goal is to create a strong local
economy. I encourage you to utilize the
chamber and all that our office has to
offer…business services, referrals,
marketing, visitor information, resources,
relocation information and much more. If
you’re new to the area, we want you to feel
welcome, successful and like you’re an
integral part of our community from the
start. And if you’re wondering how to best
fit in with the locals, SMILE!
Randy Thomas
Owner, A Sharp Painter LLC
2010 Chamber President
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