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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL May 4, 2016 5B 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 Why should a business join the Chamber of Commerce membership? h is is a question that I hear quite regularly. h rough the Chamber of Commerce, businesses are choosing to invest in the continued prosperity of Cottage Grove. h ey are joining a membership of other businesses who understand that there is an organization (the Chamber) who is working to improve the economic conditions of the community in countless ways that result in a more conducive environment for businesses to thrive. We produce events that bring in travelers who spend money in our shops, gas stations and restaurants. We advocate for the rights of small businesses through our connections to local, county and state government. We provide educational opportunities for our business owners and managers to be better at what they do and we provide networking opportunities for our members to promote what is going on in their businesses. We also of er exclusive, free, or discounted opportunities for our members to advertise and market their companies. Most businesses pay annual membership dues starting at $250. h ere isn’t an ad you can buy that lasts the entire year and puts you in as many publications, both online and in print for $250. Nonproi t organizations only pay $110/year for the same benei ts! h e listing in our printed directory alone should be worth more than that and since we ourselves are a non-proi t organization, most businesses are able to write of a portion of their dues as a qualii ed business expense.* (Consult your tax adviser). It is dii cult for Chambers of Commerce to quantify the value of their memberships because nobody ever walks into a store and says, “I’m spending money with you because of something the Chamber did.” I can assure you though, the Chamber refers people to local businesses every single day. We bring people to town and we help them i nd places to spend their money. Below is a short list of just some of the benei ts that we of er to our member businesses: Business information listed in our printed directory and on the Chamber’s website directory www.cgchamber.com Space to display your business materials at the Cottage Grove Visitor Information Center Membership plaque and/or window decal Opportunity to have a ribbon cutting ceremony for a grand opening, anniversary, etc. Subscription to Chamber Weekly emails to keep you up to date on local news and events Recognition as a new and/or renewing member in the newspaper and weekly email What else does chamber membership provide you with? • Visibility • Credibility • Advocacy • Networking Opportunities • Leadership and Professional Development Experience • Education and Training Opportunities • h e ability to stay informed about Community News and Events • Referrals to your business through the visitor center • Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities • Chamber Git Certii cate Program! (h is literally brings people into your store to spend money) All of the things the Chamber does cost money to produce and we do it all with only one full-time person and 2 part time staf . Membership dues make what we do possible. If you own or manage a business, I hope you’ll consider the value of membership with the Chamber of Commerce. Join us today! Benchmarking: saving’s fi rst step - Submitted by Pacifi c Power Business After Hours South Lane County Fire & Rescue and Lifel ight will host Business At er Hours this month. Join us on h ursday, May 19 from 5:30 – 7:00pm, 233 E Harrison. 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 June 16 City of Cottage Grove July 21 Lane Electric Cooperative August 18 Hot Shots Cof ee Member News We thank each of you for your commitment to the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce for your continuous support of our ef orts 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 proi table year! We encourage you to support Chamber member businesses and our local economy and “Shop Chamber Members i rst”! NEW MEMBER: 5 Flying Monkeys Danny Solesbee 501 E. Main (541) 767-0973 RENEWING MEMBERS: American Pump & Spa, Best Little Printhouse, Bob Stanphill, Bohemia Gold Mining, Museum, Cottage Grove Lions Club, Elizabeth Chandra LaHusen, City Life Church, Cottage Grove Caregiver Network, Cottage Grove Community Acupuncture, Creswell Chamber of Commerce, KNND, Lane Transit District, Log House Plants, Masonic Lodge #51, Torerro’s Family Mexican Restaurant, Trinity Lutheran Church, Willamette Valley Bottling Company, Springi eld Area Chamber of Commerce. Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. ~ Marianne Williamson Benchmarking: saving’s i rst step - Submitted by Pacii c Power (please insert photo) Increasing energy ei ciency is one of the best strategies for buildings to reduce operating costs and emissions since the technology to improve energy savings is already available. But building owners and property managers i rst need to know how to i nd the opportunities. h at’s why many commercial buildings served by Pacii c Power are now tracking power usage with the company’s new Resource Advisor energy benchmarking tool. Pacii c Power’s Resource Advisor allows building managers and property owners to request whole- building electric use data for their buildings, and automatically send the information to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager. Customers can choose to have energy data sent to their Portfolio Manager account monthly or annually. Portfolio Manager then helps them compare their buildings’ energy performance to similar buildings across the country. Pacii c Power helps customers through the tool setup. h e company has online video demonstrations and a clear, step-by-step process. Making adjustments and upgrades that increase energy ei ciency can then improve a building’s Portfolio Manager Score. Pacii c Power customers can take advantage of Energy Trust of Oregon incentives and services to assist with upgrade projects. Learn more at pacii cpower.net/benchmarking. 2016 Summer Concerts in the Park Season Mark your calendars now and plan to attend these events brought to you each week through the sum- mer by the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. Join us on Wednesdays beginning June 22 at the Bohemia Park Amphitheatre on 10th Street. Bring a friend and support the musicians and their sponsors by attending. These concerts are made possible with fi nancial support through sponsorships. Concerts begin at 6:30pm. Below is this year’s line-up: 06/22/16 Crossing Neptune Smooth groove & dance 06/29/16 Michael Kevin Daly and Frank Sprouse Americana 07/06/16 Soul Deception Rock, Blues Soul 07/13/16 Letters from Traffi c Rock & Soul Funk 07/20/16 Blue Skies Big Band Classic Swing Jazz 07/27/16 Joy Mills Band Americana/Country 08/03/16 Ian McFeron Bob Dylan, Folk Rock Folky pop, etc. 08/10/16 Annie Mae Rhodes Band Bluegrass/folk 08/17/16 Windy Ridge Country Rock 08/24/16 The Reveleers Rumble Classic Rock 08/31/16 Calvary Creek Band 60’s & 70’s Folk 09/07/16 Abandon Shoe Indie Acoustic Rock, Alternative 09/14/16 The Sugarbeets Folk-rock, soul-grass There is a lot of variety of music this season. Every week will be different than the next and we have great bands that are looking forward to entertaining you with style and an abundance of awesome talent. 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 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 Dean Kruschke Lindsay Laycock Gary Manly Cameron Rieton Danny Solesbee Don Williams Lloyd Williams Judd Van Gorder Jack Sprats Cascade Home Center Lindsay Laycock – Keller Williams Realty Cottage Grove Sentinel KNND Five Flying Monkeys Retired, Past Board President South Lane Television Carousel Delicatessen & Ice Cream Shoppe Advisors Garrett Bridgens Tim Herrmann Diana Knous Richard Meyers Mayor Tom Munroe Shauna Neigh South Lane School District PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center Public Utilities City of Cottage Grove City of Cottage Grove Main Street Coordinator Visitor Center Volunteers: Heidi Abbott, Bill Caldwell – Volunteer Coordinator, Susan Jeppesen, Suzy Kanich, Jennifer Robinson, Sherry Wendt , Penny Westling, Nolene Wheeler. Staff: Travis Palmer Beth Martin Mavis Bradsby Executive Director Offi ce Manager Bookkeeper