Ellen Hanisch

general manager for downtown business Willamette Valley Vineyards

Currently a DBBA Board Member: NO

Have you ever been on the DBBA Board? NO

Do you currently sit on any other boards? NO

ABOUT

I feel like I would be a great addition to the board with working downtown for the last year and a half and also being a manager that is downtown 5+ days a week!

WHAT ARE DOWNTOWN’S THREE GREATEST ASSETS?

Great community, businesses that support each other, a good variety of retail and restaurants. Also Ryan and Rachael running DBBA amazingly!

WHAT ARE DOWNTOWN’S THREE GREATEST OPPORTUNITIES?

More networking opportunities within the businesses, up to date advertising and easy payment options for businesses, larger turn out at meetings with more feedback from businesses downtown

WHAT ARE DOWNTOWN’S THREE GREATEST CHALLENGES?

Parking, cleaning up alleyways, getting more businesses involved in the DBBA

WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE ON THE DBBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS?

I feel I would bring a lot to the table as a general manager in the downtown area with a fresh set of eyes on what some challenges businesses face with being downtown. I have tons of experience on meetings and taking notes. I have also attended DBBA meetings for Willamette Valley.