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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL June 1, 2016 CHAMBER 3B 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 h is article from Travel Oregon is too good not to share with our area businesses. Special thanks to Allison Keeney, Communications Coordinator for Travel Oregon/Oregon Tourism Commission for allowing us to reprint this article. 10.8 Billion Dollars and still growing! TOURISM SPENDING IN OREGON SURGES FOR SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR PORTLAND, Oregon – May 24, 2016 – h e Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, coni rms that 2015 was the travel industry’s sixth consecutive year of accelerated growth and economic impact, reaching new heights in revenues for the state. Independent i ndings by Dean Runyan Associates indicate that travel-related spending increased by nearly $500 million last year to achieve a record $10.8 billion in revenues. “h e travel and tourism industry continues to drive economic development in the state of Oregon and is helping to build strong and sustainable local economies,” said Todd Davidson, CEO of Travel Oregon. “Travel-related spending, employment and earnings are increasing across the state, spurring job growth in our cities as well as our suburban and rural communities.” h e report, which provides detailed statewide, regional and county travel impact estimates, found: • Visitors to Oregon generated $10.8 billion in revenue for the state in 2015. h is is a 6.6% percent increase in spending in real dollars over 2014 and marked the sixth consecutive year of growth. • Last year 27.7 million overnight visitors traveled to Oregon destinations, increasing hotel room demand across all of Oregon’s tourism regions by 4.8 percent. • Domestic visitor air arrivals to Oregon grew 8.9 percent for the year. • Travel-generated employment increased 4.1 percent over the prior year, resulting in 105,500 travel industry jobs across the state. • Re-spending of travel-generated revenues by businesses and employees generates additional impacts. In 2015, these secondary impacts were equivalent to 54,800 jobs with earnings of $2.4 billion. • h e gross domestic product of the travel industry was $4.3 billion in 2015. Overall, the travel industry is one of the three largest export- oriented industries in rural Oregon counties. Findings reported by Dean Runyan Associates demonstrate the economic signii cance of the travel industry in Oregon. To read the report in its entirety, including specii c regional and county breakouts, go to Industry.TravelOregon.com/ EconomicImpact. h e Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, works to enhance visitors’ experiences by providing information, resources and trip planning tools that inspire travel and consistently convey the exceptional quality of Oregon. h e commission aims to improve Oregonians’ quality of life by strengthening economic impacts of the state’s $10.8 billion tourism industry that employs more than 105,000 Oregonians. Visit TravelOregon.com to learn more. There will be an EBID Member Meet-Up - h ursday June 9, 2016 from 6:30pm – 7:30pm at the Cottage Grove Community Center Reception Hall, 700 E. Gibbs, Cottage Grove. Appetizers, Beverages, and Door Prizes. Please RSVP by June 6 to: ebidcg@gmail.com July 6 16 20 27 August 3 10 17 Band Genre Sponsor(s) Soul Deception Letters from Traffi c Blue Skies Big Band Joy Mills Band Rock, Blues Soul Rock & Soul Funk Classic Swing Jazz Americana/Country PeaceHealth Ian McFeron Annie Mae Rhodes Band Windy Ridge Bob Dylan, Folk Rock/Pop Bluegrass/folk Country Rock Banner Bank Cottage Grove Sentinel Lane Community College South Lane County Fire & Rescue 24 The Reveleers Rumble 31 Calvary Creek Band September 7 Abandon Shoe 14 The Sugarbeets City of Cottage Grove Pacifi c Power Classic Rock 60’s & 70’s Folk Indie Acoustic Rock, Alternative Folk-rock, soul-grass 2016 Summer Concerts in the Park Season Once again we bring you a variety of music to please the tastes of everyone! Join us on Wednesdays beginning June 22 at Bohemia Park Amphitheatre on 10th Street. Bring a friend and support the musicians and their sponsors by attending. h ese concerts are made possible with i nancial support through sponsorships. If you are interested in being one of this year’s sponsors, contact Travis Palmer at (541) 942-2411. Concerts begin at 6:30pm. 6/22 Crossing Neptune – Sponsored by Emerald People’s Utility District Crossing Neptune is a 4-piece Singer- Songwriter band based in Eugene, Oregon. h e group showcases its original music, which is equal parts smooth, groove, and dance, with energy in all the right places. Members of the band play in other local acts such as h e Essentials, G-Soul, the UO Gospel Choirs, and more. Most of the band members have degrees in music and teach around town. Crossing Neptune is: Gus Grief: Lead vocals and acoustic guitar Gabe Dickinson: Saxophone, l ute, trumpet, background vocals Neil h urston: Bass, electric guitar, keyboards, background vocals Torrin Rosegold: Drums, percussion 6/29 Michael Kevin Daly and Frank Sprouse – Sponsored by South Lane County Fire & Rescue Michael Kevin Daly is a singer songwriter who has recorded 3 solo CD’s, and a former member of Americana bands Dreamdog and Sideroads. He also performed and recorded 2 records with the celtic band Skye. Frank Sprouse is a guitarist w/ a legacy of work in the Willamette Valley area: everything from solo work to studio spots to playing in or fronting multiple bands, including his current outi t, Gumbo Groove. Michael and Frank have been performing in Oregon as a duo for the last few years. Business After Hours h e City of Cottage Grove will host Business At er Hours this month. Join us on h ursday, June 16 from 5:30 – 7:00pm, at Middlei eld Golf Course, 91 Village Drive. 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 Lane Community College 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 July 21 Lane Electric Cooperative August 18 Hot Shots Cof ee September 15 Emerald People’s Utility District Renewing Member in May – Great Western Pub Sports Bar & Grill We thank our members for their commitment to the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and continuous support of our ef orts through their chamber membership. We are also grateful for support of contributions through volunteered time and service to the Chamber. We look forward to a successful and proi table year! Is your business ready for summer? - Submitted by Pacifi c Power With summer fast approaching, now is the time to make sure your cooling equipment is ready for the hot days ahead. Keeping your business at the ideal temperature provides customer comfort, reduces downtime and improves employee productivity during hot weather. Here are just some of the ways to make sure your business keeps its cool: • Have a qualii ed professional perform an annual tune-up on your cooling system so it runs at its optimal energy ei ciency settings. Proactive steps and small repairs can help to prevent system failures. • Take time to adjust thermostats and lighting controls to align with the changing season. • Next time you need to purchase new cooling equipment, upgrade to high ei ciency to enhance your work environment, while saving energy and money. Before you upgrade equipment, be sure to contact Energy Trust of Oregon about cash incentives to help with the project. If you need help, Pacii c Power’s no-cost online Business Solutions Toolkit gives you access to expert advice, calculators and articles to help you make informed decisions about cooling your business. Find more information at pacii cpower. net/toolkit. You also can call Pacii c Power’s Business Solutions team toll free at 1-866-870-3419 for help with billing questions, work requests and more. 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 Reiten 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, Susan Jeppesen, Suzy Kanich, Marie Longfellow, Jennifer Robinson, Sunny Kennedy, Chieko Tomasulo, Sharon Van Gorder, Sherry Wendt , Penny Westling Staff: Travis Palmer Beth Martin Mavis Bradsby Executive Director Offi ce Manager Bookkeeper