PROVIDING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Ambassador Of The Month: Tom Parker TOM R. PARKER ENTERPRISES F ive years ago, in the early summer of 2018, I visited my little cabin on the Rogue River in Gold Hill (which I had purchased in 2003 as a rental investment) for
the purpose of selling the property. For a host of reasons, I quickly concluded that I could not allow myself to dispose of this special ‘soul-soothing’ place overlooking a popular Salmon fishing hole. Without much hesitation, I made a life-altering decision to leave my thriving real estate practice and sell my personal residence in order relocate and enjoy the beauty and serenity of rural southern Oregon. The rewards of such a decision have been far greater than I ever could have imagined! For over 40 years, prior to relocating to Southern Oregon, I was owner/broker of a niche real estate company, Folsom/Orangevale Realty (originally Folsom Realty), started with a close high school friend, Mo Elliott - my partner for over 20 years. Folsom is a thriving city in Sacramento County, California and home of three California prisons, the Johnny Cash bicycle/walking trail, and a colorful history relating to the gold rush days in early California history. Located in northeast Sacramento County, the city lies adjacent to Folsom Lake (the most highly visited inland recreational facility in the state) with the American River flowing through the town. As a lifelong entrepreneur, I am aware of the importance the local chamber of commerce brings to the business community in terms of connection, resource, communication and representation. Although presently engaged in promoting and encouraging participation in several local chambers of commerce, the Medford Chamber was my initial involvement. I am proud to be associated with a chamber that actively advances the entrepreneurial environment through weekly Greeters meetings, monthly Forums and continual periodic ribbon cuttings celebrating business progress. I have greatly benefitted from the Medford Chamber through the people that I have met, and the meaningful associations encountered; plus the opportunity to gain a more knowledgeable perspective of the cohesive cooperation involved in orchestrating a solid growth agenda for Medford.
Presently, in addition to Ambassadorial duties, I am a Rotarian (since 1981) now with the Greater Grants Pass Rotary and participate in a variety of community activities and groups including Medford Toastmasters ( Southern Oregon Speechmasters Club 5840), Fraternal Order of Eagles , and Moose International. Most importantly, the focus in my life, at this time is to encourage others to pursue their passion, strive for their highest potential and become their best self. n “Purposely Driven, Spiritually Guided & Intentionally Motivated.”
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The Business Review | March 2024
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