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Challenge Into Opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Orick Chamber of Commerce was established in 1950 after a major flood had caused great damage throughout our small town. Community members immediately came together to clean up the flood damage and it was felt that a cohesive organization needed to be created to bring Orick into the future. The Chamber\u2019s first president was George Dimmick, then owner of Orick Market. The following year Robert (Bob) McNamara, owner of Orick Theater became president. At the time Orick\u2019s population was approximately 2500 persons, the levy had not been built and the major industries were logging and dairy ranching. Orick School had 300 students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The current Chamber president is Donna Hufford, whose family has lived in the Orick area for many generations. Today our area has a population of about 400. Logging and ranching still have their places here in the Orick Valley and Bald Hills, but the majority of business now supports travel and tourism. Come enjoy Redwood National Park, our pristine beaches and lagoons; and let the Orick Chamber of Commerce help you enjoy your adventures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What We Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Provides a local business directory that includes every Orick business.
\u2022 Annual Fundraisers: Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner and Auction, Orick Rodeo
\u2022 Other fundraisers as needed to help community persons, groups, organizations, school, local children.
\u2022 Own and manage the Orick Rodeo Grounds Horse Camp. It is also available for group rentals!
\u2022 Sponsor of Community cleanups.
\u2022 Travel and tourism advocation, travel and tourism information.
\u2022 A voice for local businesses.
\u2022 Humboldt Lodging Alliance Board Seat.
\u2022 Paid seasonal employee knowledgeable about our local area and facilities at Kiosk at Redwood National Park Kuchel Visitor Center<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Chamber President Donna Hufford and one of her many grandchildren helpers. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Orick Chamber of Commerce
Post Office Box 234
Orick, California 95555<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>707-488-2885
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Want to join the Orick Chamber of Commerce?<\/h3>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Join our newsletter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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