COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL March 4, 2015 CHAMBER 11A NEWSLETTER Spring clean to save energy - Submitted by Pacifi c Power 2015 Visitor Center Stats Phone calls: Walk-In Visitors: Relocate Requests: Visitor Requests: Referrals to Chamber Members: 1/30 Thru 2/26 302 334 4 9 101 YTD 615 669 7 10 217 877 2623 1370 179 1025 285 40 27 1352 5902 3473 408 1832 754 101 60 2015 Website Stats Business Directory Searches: Member Page Hits – Total Listed Member Page – Visited Links clicked to member website Event Searches: Event Page Hits: Hot Deal Searches: Job Searches: Special Thanks to our 2015 Enhanced Members Your business can benefi t from a deep cleaning at least once per year, and spring is the perfect time. Deep cleaning not only enhances the appearance of your building, it can lower your operating costs as well. Here are wattsmart® cleaning tips from Pacifi c Power to save you energy and money: Cooling system: Dust and dirt buildup in system components and ductwork can aff ect energy effi ciency and lead to maintenance is- sues. Before the cooling season begins, have your system cleaned and inspected by a qualifi ed professional. Windows: Washing windows will improve the appearance of your building, brighten the indoor environment, and the added daylight - combined with dimming controls - can save money by reducing your need for artifi cial light. Lighting systems: Dust buildup on lamps and fi xtures reduces their eff ectiveness and lowers light levels. Cleaning lamps, fi xtures and lenses brightens your facility and increases lighting effi ciency. Walls and ceilings: Cleaning or painting walls in small rooms will help to brighten the work area and enhance the eff ectiveness of natural lighting while improving productivity. Outside: Sealing and weatherstripping doors and windows help increase comfort and the effi ciency of your cooling system. For long- term savings, plant leafy trees near south- and east-facing walls. Trees can provide cooling shade in the summer and allow the sun to reach your building in winter. Get more tips at bewattsmart.com. PLATINUM PLUS Cottage Grove Sentinel GOLD Pacifi c Power SILVER City of Cottage Grove Cottage Grove Speedway Emerald People’s Utility District Lane Community College Cottage Grove Campus Lane Electric Cooperative PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Clinic South Lane County Fire & Rescue South Lane School District Walmart Weyerhaeuser Chamber and Community Calendar Visit the Event Calendar on our website at www.cgchamber.com for more complete information (Chamber events in bold). **Fridays - Friday Night LIVE @ Saginaw Vineyard M ARCH 7 Bridal Open House & Tasting 8 Natural Building Semester 9, 23 Regular City Council Meeting 11,18,25 AARP Tax Help 12 Chamber Tourism Meeting 12, 26 Chamber Greeters Meeting 13 No School Tidy up the Town with Tom 16 Promotions Committee 17 Community Sharing Souper 18 Chamber Board Lunch 19 Business After Hours Host: Hard Knocks Brewing 21-22 School Daze Movie Festival 23-27 Spring Break 26 Chamber Greeters Meeting A PRIL 1,8,15 5 6 9, 23 10 AARP Tax Help Aprovecho Campus Tour Chamber TEAM Meeting Chamber Greeters Meeting Bohemia Sunrisers Salmon Feed Les Misérables - Opening at CT 12 Chamber Tourism Meeting 13, 27 Regular City Council Meeting 15 Chamber Board Lunch 16 Business After Hours Host: Shampoo Dolls Salon 20 Promotions Committee 25 Texas Holdem’ Fundraiser M AY 3 4 8,9 14 14,28 11, 25 18 20 21 23 25 29 31 Aprovecho Campus Tour Chamber TEAM Meeting Humane Society Plant Sale Chamber Tourism Meeting Chamber Greeters Meeting Regular City Council Meeting Promotions Committee Chamber Board Lunch Business After Hours Host: South Lane County Fire & Rescue 2015 Hanging Basket Ceremony Memorial Day Celebration Art Walk begins Oregon Gran Fondo In addition to visiting our website, you can also download the FREE Cottage Grove Smartphone App for the most up-to-date list of community events and details. FREE CHECK-UP FOR AUTO HOME & LIFE INSURANCE. A new baby? A new car? A new addition to the house? Time to make certain your insurance is up-to-date with Farmers Friendly Review. It checks out ways to save you money. For example, you may earn a discount if both your auto and home insurance are insured with us. Check in for a check-up today. Jim Goodling • Mike Grant • Dave Timm 330 Hwy 99S, Ste. C Cottage Grove, Or 942-0165 fax 942-0995