Joel Gisler
The mission of the Downtown Bend Business Association to which this candidate will serve to uphold:
The Downtown Bend Business Association (DBBA) is a small nonprofit dedicated to increasing the vitality of Downtown Bend by enhancing the experience, image, and lifestyle of the Downtown Bend Economic Improvement District (EID).
The Downtown Bend Business Association (DBBA) is a small nonprofit dedicated to increasing the vitality of Downtown Bend by enhancing the experience, image, and lifestyle of the Downtown Bend Economic Improvement District (EID).
Does this candidate support the mission of the DBBA and the funding of the EID? No
Bio:
I am a graduate of bend high school and have lived in bend 50 years I have owned both buildings since 1987 and am a partner in a retail business Worthwild I have a vast knowledge in land development and understand how the city and county operate and how land use decisions are made. I also have other commercial properties where several businesses had their start including bendistilllery, kombucha mama and Breedlove guitar and understand challenges businesses face and am willing to work with them
I am a graduate of bend high school and have lived in bend 50 years I have owned both buildings since 1987 and am a partner in a retail business Worthwild I have a vast knowledge in land development and understand how the city and county operate and how land use decisions are made. I also have other commercial properties where several businesses had their start including bendistilllery, kombucha mama and Breedlove guitar and understand challenges businesses face and am willing to work with them
Describe what you feel that you could contribute to the DBBA board:
I have lived in bend 50 years and am passionate about downtown being vibrant. I know how to survive in bend and what it takes to make other businesses successful
I have lived in bend 50 years and am passionate about downtown being vibrant. I know how to survive in bend and what it takes to make other businesses successful
Describe what you feel Downtown Bend's role is in our City/Community:
Provide an attractive and safe place for bend residents and visitors to shop and dine and visit. This includes easy access to parking public restrooms and fun. It’s the shinning star of our community
Provide an attractive and safe place for bend residents and visitors to shop and dine and visit. This includes easy access to parking public restrooms and fun. It’s the shinning star of our community
Describe 1-2 of the elements of your vision for the future of Downtown Bend:
High success for all types of businesses and a wide variety of businesses
High success for all types of businesses and a wide variety of businesses