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Sublimity Insurance
Insurance · Sublimity, OR
A canyon institution serving Oregon families since 1896.
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Community Builders
Community Builders
Highlighting the local businesses investing in Stayton, Sublimity, and the Santiam Canyon.
Strong businesses help create a strong community. Community Builders is a Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce spotlight series celebrating the local businesses, organizations, and Chamber members who serve our region, support their neighbors, and help our communities thrive.
What it is
Meet the businesses behind our community.
Community Builders gives residents, business owners, and community partners a closer look at the people and businesses shaping our region. Each spotlight shares the story behind a local Chamber member: what they do, who they serve, how they got started, and why they continue to invest in this community.
Whether you're looking for a trusted local business, want to support Chamber members, or simply enjoy learning more about the people behind the storefronts, these stories are here to help you connect.
This month's Community Builder
This Month's Community Builder.
Get to know the local business shaping our region this month — an easy entry point into the full spotlight story.
Featured Spotlight · Issue 01
Automotive · Salem, OR
Skyline Ford
Proudly serving our community since 1962.
Get to know Skyline Ford, a third-generation family-owned automotive dealership serving Oregon drivers and building new relationships throughout the Stayton and Sublimity communities.
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Explore Community Builder Stories.
Every Community Builder story offers a closer look at a local business or Chamber member making an impact in our region. Browse recent features to learn who they are, what they offer, and how they're helping strengthen our community.
Coming soon
Covered Bridge Café
Restaurant · Stayton, OR
Where Main Street meets Sunday breakfast — and everybody knows your order.
Spotlight in productionComing soon
Santiam Hospital
Healthcare · Stayton, OR
Care, built around the people who live, work, and grow up in the canyon.
Spotlight in productionFilters by category, location, and member type will be added as the archive grows.
Why it matters
Celebrating the businesses that keep our region moving forward.
Local businesses do more than provide products and services. They create jobs, support local schools and events, sponsor youth programs, serve families, welcome visitors, and help build the quality of life that makes Stayton, Sublimity, and the Santiam Canyon special.
Community Builders was created to shine a light on those contributions and help more people discover the businesses working hard behind the scenes.
Support Local
Discover businesses you can support right here in our region.
Build Connection
Learn the stories behind the people, teams, and services in your community.
Strengthen Community
Celebrate the businesses investing time, care, and resources locally.
For Chamber members
Want your business to be featured?
Are you a Stayton Sublimity Chamber member with a story to share? Community Builders features local businesses and organizations that are serving customers, supporting the community, and helping our region grow stronger.
If your business would like to be considered for an upcoming spotlight, we'd love to hear from you.
Spotlights may include a business overview, photos, Q&A, mission or values, current offers, community involvement, and links to your website or directory listing.
Strong businesses. Strong community.
Featured members reach an audience of canyon residents, fellow business owners, and partners actively looking to support local.
What's included
What's in a Community Builder spotlight.
Each spotlight is designed to help the community get to know the people behind the business — not just the services they provide. The goal is to share useful, human-centered stories that encourage connection and local support.
- Business story and background
- Q&A with the owner or team
- Products, services, or specialties
- Mission, values, or community focus
- Current offers or events
- Photos and contact information
- Website and Chamber directory links
Optional · Community nominations
Know a business making a difference?
Some of the best community stories come from neighbors, customers, and local partners. If you know a Chamber member or local business that deserves to be recognized, let us know.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
The practical things members and neighbors ask most about Community Builders.
What is Community Builders?+
A Stayton Sublimity Chamber spotlight series featuring local businesses, organizations, and Chamber members who are helping strengthen the region.
Who can be featured?+
The program is designed to highlight Chamber members and local businesses connected to Stayton, Sublimity, and the Santiam Canyon region.
How do I request a feature for my business?+
Chamber members can submit interest through the Contact page or reach out to the Chamber directly for more information.
Do I have to be a Chamber member to be featured?+
Community Builders primarily features Chamber members. For eligibility details, contact the Chamber.
How often are new spotlights published?+
New Community Builder features are published on a regular schedule. Check back often for the latest member spotlight.
Can I nominate another business?+
Yes. Community members can recommend a local business for consideration through the Contact page.
Not a member yet? Join a network that supports local business.
Members gain visibility, community connections, resources, and opportunities to be part of initiatives like Community Builders.