8A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL April 6, 2016
CHAMBER
NEWSLETTER
Our Mission: h e Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce is organized to promote the economy and business environment of the Cottage Grove area so its citizens and businesses will prosper.
2016 Chamber Goals
• Increase membership by 25/year
• Increase networking opportunities by one/
month
• Increase advertising ef orts outside Cottage
Grove
• Organize and be viewed as a business
conduit and resource for businesses
• Improve communication about legislative
issues af ecting business
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
Want to know what to look forward to in
Cottage Grove this Summer?
In addition to a summer schedule packed
with events, the Cottage Grove Chamber of
Commerce is working to bring our members
more networking opportunities, more training
opportunities and more information about
local, state and federal issues that af ect small
businesses. Another marketing project is
underway that will showcase Cottage Grove
as a destination community and feature our
many great attractions such as the covered
bridges, world class cycling and renowned wine
production and tourism.
Events to look forward to in the summer of 2016
in Cottage Grove
April 29 th - Art Walk begins in Cottage Grove’s
Historic District
On the last Friday of each month
through October, local businesses
stay open late and display the works
of local artisans and crat smen.
6-8pm at participating businesses.
Look for the yellow l ags!
June 5 th – h e Oregon Gran Fondo
h is Italian-style bicycle event
is great for families as well as
experienced racers. Pick your
course and ride some of the most
scenic areas in Cottage Grove and
all of Oregon.
June 22 nd through September 14 th –
Concerts in the Park at the
Bohemia Park Amphitheater
FREE, family friendly outdoor
concerts from 6:30-8pm (weather
permitting) Bring the family,
unplug, and enjoy great music and
fun every Wednesday night.
June 25 th – Wings & Wheels
at the Cottage Grove Air Port.
Aircrat and autos, modern and
vintage on display from 11am to
4pm
July 8 th & 9 th – h e Cottage Grove Rodeo
July 14 th through 17 th – h e Bohemia Mining
Days Festival
will set up at Coiner and Bohemia
Parks.
Music, entertainment, games, food,
vendors, a carnival and more. Don’t
miss the Grand Miner’s Parade on
Saturday!
July 18 th – h e Eugene Symphony returns to the
Bohemia Park Amphitheater for a
fantastic and FREE performance.
July 23 rd – Main Street Chili Cook-Of
paired with KNND’s Rock, Roll,
‘N Rumble Car Show and Cruise.
Both events will take place in
Historic Downtown Cottage Grove
on Main Street. Cool cars and hot
chili make this a good time for the
entire family! All Day Saturday.
h e cruise starts at 6pm.
July 23 rd – h e Rolf Prima Tri at h e Grove
A top rated triathlon featuring
Cottage Grove Lake and
surrounding areas
July 30 th – Jim Wright Memorial
Stearman Fly-In
at the Cottage Grove Airport
Vintage Stearman aircrat on
display and Biplane rides
August 13 th – Buster Keaton Day and 90 th
Anniversary Celebration of h e
General
h is special day will feature a FREE
outdoor showing of h e General
at the Bohemia Park Amphitheater
accompanied by live musicians to
provide the i lm score.
August 19 th through 21 st – Western Oregon
Exposition Family Heritage Fair
and Timber Show
Crat s, livestock, fruits & vegetables,
vendors, games, timber sports and
more
September 17 th – Cycle the Lakes
Choose from 5 route options, rides
for everyone from novice to expert
For details on these and other events, go to
www.cgchamber.com and check out our community
events calendar. Submit your events for free!
LOOKING FOR A WAY TO MAKE A
DIFFERENCE?
Chamber members and their employees can
participate on any of the Chamber committees.
Below are our current chamber committees and
their purpose.
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Meet 11:00am the 2 nd Tuesday/mo at Chamber
oi ce. h is committee shall be responsible
for assisting the Treasurer and the Executive
Director with the creation of the annual budget
for adoption by the Board. And the committee
will make recommendations regarding funding
and support, as well as i nancial practices for the
benei t of the Board, Treasurer, and Executive
Director. *Works w/Director on developing and
reviewing budget.
BYLAWS/POLICIES & PROCEDURES
COMMITTEE –
h is committee shall be responsible for review
and recommendation to the Board of updates, as
necessary annually, of the Chamber Bylaws and
Policies & Procedures. h e Committee will also
make sure that where correlation between the two
documents is necessary that one will accurately
support and rel ect the other. *Review By-Laws and
Policies & Procedures and make recommendations
for change to conform with business practices.
GREETERS
Meet 8:00am the 2nd h ursday/mo at Village
Green Resort. h e purpose of the Cottage Grove
Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters Committee
is to aid the Chamber in welcoming new business
people and their i rms to the area, provide a forum
to welcoming delegates to selected conventions
and special events a requested, visiting selected
cities and other Greeter groups during the year,
assisting the Chamber to gain new members to the
Chamber as well as to the Greeters, manage ribbon
cuttings and Business At er Hours functions, of er
support at events, maintain the Greeter’s l oat
and do fund raising for various charitable and
educational purposes.
PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE
Meet at 6:15pm the 3 rd Tuesday/mo at various
locations
h e purpose of the promotions committee is
to support and promote the Chamber through
community events, fundraisers, and such other
activities that support the Chamber’s mission and
role within the community. Some of those events
are:
* Annual Awards & Installation Banquet
* Chili Cook-of
* Christmas in Cottage Grove
TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE –
Meet at noon the 2nd Wednesday/mo at various
locations. h e purpose of the TEAM committee
is to maintain and promote the growth of
the Chamber membership. h e membership
committee will seek to create and foster member
benei t programs and member activities in keeping
with the Chamber mission. h ose include:
* Membership enhancement events
* Review Dues Structure and make
recommendations for change as necessary
* Mentor program
* Organize Chamber forums
* Make recommendations for membership
orientation program
TOURISM COMMITTEE
Meet from 10:15 – 11:45am the 2 nd h ursday/mo
in the Shepherd Room at the Community Center.
h e purpose of the Tourism Committee is to
develop and market the “Cottage Grove Brand”
and support visitor readiness. h e tourism
committee will assist the director in marketing
and advertising of tourism related events. h e
Tourism Committee meets monthly. Meeting
location, time and place may be set or changed at
the direction of the Chair.
ANOTHER WAY TO PROMOTE YOUR
BUSINESS THROUGH THE CHAMBER
h e 2016 Concerts in the Park take place every
Wednesday evening between 6:30pm and 8pm
from June 22 nd through September 14 th .** 2016
marks the 14th year of our Concerts in the Park
series. At er moving the concerts to Bohemia Park
Amphitheater we’ve had more attendance than
ever before! Hundreds of people attend each week,
and thousands attend throughout the course of
the season. Please help us continue to provide this
FREE, family-friendly event for another season of
great music and fun!
SUPPORTING SPONSOR:
$350*** (per concert/week)
Maximum of 4 per week
Benei ts for Supporting Sponsor Includes:
• Opportunity to hang company banner at the
concert
• Verbal recognition from the microphone as that
week’s supporting sponsor at the beginning,
middle, and end of concert
• Recognition in Chamber Weekly email
• Recognition in the Chamber Newsletter in the
sponsor month(s)
• Published on the Chamber Website Community
Calendar and other places as picked up by
local media
• Identii ed in our initial press release prior to the
season opener
• Logo placement or business name on all
promotional materials for that week’s event
• Opportunity to set up an information table and/
or give-a-way of promotional materials and
additional banners from their display on the
date of the sponsored event
• Sponsor may also place an ad at no charge to be
run in the Chamber Weekly email during the
week of their sponsorship
GET A DISCOUNT BY SPONSORING
MULTIPLE CONCERTS:
2 concerts for only $600 ($300 each) or 5
concerts for $1,000 ($200/each)
**Concert cancellations may occur due to poor
weather or other unforeseeable circumstances. In
the event of a cancellation, the Chamber will refund
half of the sponsorship amount or may issue a credit
towards another sponsorship opportunity.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Banner Bank will host Business At er Hours this
month. Join us on h ursday, April 21 from 5:30
– 7:00pm, 25 Gateway Blvd. Bring your business
card to enter the door prize drawing, network with
others, learn something new, and have some fun!
Your attendance reinforces the spirit in which the
Chamber provides these monthly activities. We
look forward to seeing you there! Many thanks
to those who support our ef orts by attending this
Chamber program.
Future Business At er Hours
May 19 South Lane County Fire & Rescue
June 16 City of Cottage Grove
July 21 Lane Electric Cooperative
MEMBER NEWS
We thank each of you for your New and Renewed
commitment to the Cottage Grove Area Chamber
of Commerce and our community and for your
continuous support of our efforts through your
chamber membership. We also thank you for your
contributions through volunteered time and service
to the Chamber. We look forward to a successful
and profi table year! We encourage you to support
Chamber member businesses and our local
economy and “Shop Chamber Members fi rst”!
New Member - Please join us and welcome our
newest chamber member
The Cottage Bowl
Natalie Cardoza
740 Row River Road
(541) 543-5586
Bowling Alley
Renewing Members
Coast Fork Nursing Center, Inc., Creswell Health
& Rehabilitation, Axe and Fiddle, Cottage Grove
Community Development Corporation, Grove
Medical Equipment, Bohemia Sunrisers Kiwanis,
El Tapatio, The Espresso Bar’n, Books on Main,
Bochetto Day Spa, Lily of the Field, Shampoo
Dolls Salon
“You cannot help men permanently by
doing for them what they could do for
themselves.”
~Abraham Lincoln
2016 Chamber Board of Directors,
Advisors and Staff
Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
700 E. Gibbs • Cottage Grove, OR
info@cgchamber.com • www.cgchamber.com
P. (541) 942-2411 • F. 888-832-2045
2016 Chamber Board of Directors: Thank you for your hours upon hours of volunteer time,
commitment, and service!
Offi cers
Joe Raade, President
South Lane County Fire & Rescue
Candace Solesbee, Vice President Shampoo Dolls Salon
Rhonda Worley, Secretary
CJW, LLC
Amanda Akers, Treasurer
Commonwealth Financial Network
Tiffany Thackara, Past President
Emerald Valley Resort Event Center
Directors
Chloe Becks
Lindsay Laycock
Gary Manly
Danny Solesbee
Don Williams
Lloyd Williams
Jack Sprats
Lindsay Laycock – Keller Williams Realty
Cottage Grove Sentinel
Five Flying Monkeys
Retired, Past Board President
South Lane Television
Advisors
Tim Herrmann
Richard Meyers
Mayor Tom Munroe
Garrett Bridgens
PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center
City of Cottage Grove
City of Cottage Grove
South Lane School District
Visitor Center Volunteers:
Heidi Abbott, Bill Caldwell – Volunteer Coordinator, Tara Sue Hughart, Susan
Jeppesen, Suzy Kanich, Sunny Kennedy, Chieko Tomasulo, Jim Vander Platt,
Sharon Van Gorder, Sherry Wendt , Penny Westling, Nolene Wheeler.
Staff:
Travis Palmer
Beth Martin
Mavis Bradsby
Executive Director
Offi ce Manager
Bookkeeper
