Nancy Olson

Oct 27, 2024 | times-standard.com | Nancy Olson

At a September 2023 economic development conference, Dr. Robert Eyler, an economist from Sonoma State, shared his forecast for our region. Almost in passing, he said something like, “Small businesses are really in for a tough time.” When the Q&A started, my hand shot up: “So what can small businesses do to make it through?” He answered, “Collaborate.”Dr. Eyler’s response has stuck with me.

Oct 12, 2024 | times-standard.com | Sam Hodder |Nancy Olson |Mary Kathryn Burke

By Sam Hodder, Nancy Olson and Mary BurkeWith each passing year, we see how a changing climate can affect our lives. For most Californians, there are two things that stand out — wildfires that are more frequent and more intense and the long-term threat to our precious water supply. The longer we wait to act, the more severe the consequences will be — and the more it will cost all of us taxpayers to address them. That is why it is essential that Californians vote YES on Proposition 4 on the Nov.

Aug 7, 2024 | times-standard.com | Nancy Olson

There are moments when I fall in love with our community all over again. Such was 36 hours before our largest-ever mixer on July 18 when we got a call letting us know our venue was no longer available. For good cause, granted – The Acres, our long-planned event host, closed to the public and was activated as a Cal Fire Incident Management Base Camp in response to the Hill Fire.

Mar 31, 2024 | times-standard.com | Nancy Olson

Did you know there are (at least) 12 Chambers of Commerce in Humboldt County? Some serve larger populations, while others focus on much smaller communities. (We see you, Orick, Trinidad, and Blue Lake!) Each local Chamber is unique and tailors their offerings to meet the needs of their community. IMHO, it’s a beautiful thing. The Greater Eureka Chamber, where I serve, offers a lot of the traditional trappings — mixers, ribbon cuttings, annual awards galas, and the like.

Oct 1, 2023 | times-standard.com | Nancy Olson

In April, the Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce conducted a survey of all our 450 members. By all measures, we got an exceptional response — our members had a lot to share with us. We conducted this survey to tap into the zeitgeist of our current economic reality and how it is impacting our business community. The survey is being utilized to directly inform our strategic planning, priorities, and the programs we deliver to our members and the greater community.