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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL JANUARY 11, 2017 CHAMBER NEWSLETTER Our Mission: Th e Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce promotes economic vitality through advocacy and collaboration with its members and the larger community. Director’s Note: Ben Franklin is credited with once saying, “When you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Such is a philosophy that we’ve been reminded of in numerous ways over the last several weeks. Recent weather events have forced the entire State of Oregon come to grips with the ways in which we’ve all failed to plan in one area or another. I think a generator is now close to the top of my own personal wish list. Weather issues aside, the New Year is when most people are thinking about what they want to accomplish in the next 12 months, oft en because they’re also thinking about the things that they failed to accomplish in the last 12 months. Th is is a good practice because, to quote writer and philosopher George Santayana, “Th ose who can’t remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” If you’re a local business owner or manager, we hope that you’ve already spent some time to examine the successes and failures that you encountered in 2016 and that you’re using those experiences to start 2017 with a strategic approach. At the Chamber we’re trying to practice what we preach so we’ve streamlined our Mission Statement: “Th e Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce promotes economic vitality through advocacy and collaboration with its members and the larger community. “ We also re-wrote our 5-Year Vision Statement: “Th e Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce promotes Cottage Grove as a prosperous destination community. Economic Vitality is at the heart of everything we do. As a resource for businesses, we are the conduit that provides advocacy, marketing, education, and networking opportunities to over 300 member businesses.” Finally, we looked at the goals we set for 2016 and had a long discussion about why we failed to achieve some but easily accomplished others. If you have not yet made a plan to grow your business in 2017 it’s not too late. Any business owner with any skillset can take steps to improve upon their current situation. First take inventory of the things that went well and then take a realistic look at the things that need improvement. Ask yourself why each situation went one direction or another and don’t waste any time blaming outside forces for anything. Excuses will never help you succeed in business. To succeed, you must identify what you can control and what you can’t control. Focus your energy where you can make changes and don’t allow things that you can’t control to stop you from working on the things you can. Write your plans down so you can review them, and be sure to actually review Community Calendar We are excited to get your 2017 event on our website calendar. So please submit them now! To submit your organization’s event: Go to www.cgchamber.com Click on “event calendar” Click on “submit event” Fill in the blanks and submit Once your event is approved, it will appear on the community calendar. For more details on the events listed below, visit the Event Calendar on our website at www. cgchamber.com. J ANUARY your plan on a regular basis. Be realistic about your successes and failures and leave your ego out of it. Own your mistakes and share your fortunes. If you want help getting started with your plans for 2017, contact the Chamber of Commerce right away. We’re here to help. Best wishes to all of Cottage Grove’s area businesses in 2017. It that time of year again! Join us for a Red Carpet Event at the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce 68th Annual Awards & Installation Banquet. Th e banquet will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the Cottage Grove Armory. Enjoy an elegant night to include Business of the Year, Non-Profi t of the Year, First Citizen Awards, Student and Teacher Recognitions, the Offi cial Passing of the Gavel, cocktails, dinner, mixing, and more! It will be a fun time for all. Space is limited so don’t delay, make your reservations today! 541-942-2411 Ticket prices: $1500 – Oscar sponsor (includes 3 tables) $ 500 – Red Carpet sponsor (includes 8 dinners) $ 250 – Star sponsor (includes 4 dinners) $ 50 – Individual reservations January Business Aft er Hours & Ribbon Cutting Join us at Bohemia Gold Mining Museum for this month’s Business aft er Hours on Th urs- day, January 19 from 5:30 – 7:00pm. We will also hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate their new location, 308 S. 10 th Street, in the Boots & Sandles building across from Bohemia Park. Bring your business card to enter the door prize drawing, 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 eff orts by attending this Chamber program. MEMBER NEWS 9 11 12 Regular City Council Meeting Cottage Grove Genealogy Society Greeters Committee Meeting Got Rhythm? Jazz Edition 16 Promotions Committee 18 Chamber Board Lunch 19 Business Aft er Hours - January 21 Chamber Awards & Installation Banquet State of Fire: Risks, Eff ects, and Treatment Options (Lecture) 23 Regular City Council Meeting 24 Science Pub 28 Crab Feed Extravaganza Special Thanks to our 2017 Enhanced Members ‘A Night In Gotham’ Masquerade Masquerade Ball - Fundraiser for the PLATINUM PLUS Opal Center Cottage Grove Sentinel GOLD Pacifi c Power SILVER 2016 Visitor Center Stats Year End Phone calls: 2,626 Banner Bank Walk-In Visitors: 4,238 City of Cottage Grove Relocate Requests: 53 Cottage Grove Speedway Visitor Requests: 57 Emerald People’s Utility District Referrals to Chamber Members: 1,224 Lane Community College Cottage Grove Campus Lane Electric Cooperative 2016 Website Stats PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Business Directory Searches Total Listed: 22,137 Medical Center Member Page Views: 27,350 South Lane County Fire & Rescue Event Searches: 31,204 South Lane School District Events Viewed: 10,954 Walmart Hot Deal Searches: 667 Weyerhaeuser Job Searches: 525 Th e chamber’s number one goal is to create a strong local economy. All of the programs and benefi ts supported by your membership investment go toward achieving that goal. Your membership is also a commitment to the entire community and a pledge of support for the economic growth and vitality of the Cottage Grove area. We look forward to a successful and profi table year! New Members Please join us and welcome our newest chamber member COMPANY INFO SERVICES MEMBER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONSERVATION & RENEWABLES SERVICE REQUEST FORMS OUTAGE INFO BILL ESTIMATOR BOHEMIA FOUNDATION Faye Stewart PO Box 1045 (541) 954-4061 Non-Profi t Organization COTTAGE GROVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Jim Gryte 820 S. 10 th Street (541) 337-7027 cgcsboardchair@gmail.com Education/Schools - Private VANESSA PETERSON, LMT 1280 E. Main Street (541) 600-7535 vanessapetersonLMT@gmail.com Licensed Massage Th erapist by appointment Rewing Members Axe & Fiddle, Community Sharing, Th e Bookmine We encourage you to support Chamber member businesses and our local economy and “Shop Chamber Members fi rst”! Grand Re-Opening Celebration Th e Bohemia Gold Mining Museum will be hosting its grand re-opening Saturday, January 28 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in its new location at 308 South 10th in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Formerly located on Main Street in downtown Cottage Grove, the museum has been closed for a year while staff moved it to the newly renovated Boots and Sandals Square Dance Barn. Th e museum’s collection of photographs, art, tools, rocks and other artifacts pays tribute to the area’s gold mining history. Special visitors and events such as gold panning will be available at the opening event. Also open for the event is the Cottage Grove Historical Society and South Lane Ballet Academy. All three organizations reside in the two-story red building, which can easily be spotted across from the popular Bohemia Park on South 10th in Cottage Grove. It still sports the historic “Boots and Sandals” sign complete with square dancers. For more information contact the museum offi ce at (541)942-5022. FREE CHECK-UP FOR AUTO HOME & LIFE INSURANCE. A Touchstone Energy® Cooperative E-BILL AMBROSE COLLECTIBLES Ricky & Carlotta Ambrose 518 E. Main Street (541) 649-1330 rickyambrose@att.net Antiques/Collectibles CONSTRUCTION TOUCHSTONE ENERGY LINE EXTENSION ESTIMATOR MYUSAGE PROGRAM Safe, Reliable & CONVENIENT Member-Owned & LOCALLY CONTROLLED Warm, Comfortable & EFFICIENT Sustainable, Carbon-Free & GREEN High Quality, Unparalleled SERVICE Low Cost, Clean & RENEWABLE 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 IT’S WHAT WE DO! 330 Hwy 99S, Ste. C Cottage Grove, Or LANE ELECTRIC CO-OP 787 BAILEY HILL ROAD P.O. BOX 21410 EUGENE, OREGON 97402 541.484.1151 942-0165 fax 942-0995 Visit us at www.laneelectric.com to learn more! 2017 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 2017 Chamber Board of Directors: Thank you for your hours upon hours of volunteer time, commitment, and service! Offi cers Candace Solesbee, President Chloe Beckes, Vice President Gary Manly, Treasurer Joe Raade, Past President Directors Ryan Gifford Dean Kruschke Danny Solesbee Don Williams Lloyd Williams Judd Van Gorder Shampoo Dolls Salon Jack Sprats Cottage Grove Sentinel South Lane County Fire & Rescue Gifford & Gifford Atty at Law Cascade Home Center Five Flying Monkeys Retired, Past Board President South Lane Television Carousel Bed & Breakfast Advisors Tim Herrmann Diana Knous Richard Meyers Shuana Neigh Garrett Bridgens PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center Pacifi c Power City of Cottage Grove Cottage Grove Main Street Program South Lane School District Visitor Center Volunteers: Heidi Abbott, Dotti Bittner, Tara Sue Hugart, Susan Jeppesen, Suzy Kanich, Marie Longfellow, Sharon Van Gorder, Penny Westling, Nolene Wheeler. Staff: Travis Palmer, Executive Director Beth Martin, Offi ce Manager Mavis Bradsby, Bookkeeper Five Year Vision Statement: Th e Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce promotes Cottage Grove as a prosperous destination community. Economic vitality is at the heart of everything we do. As a resource for businesses, we are the conduit that provides advocacy, marketing, education, and networking opportunities to over 300 members. 9A
