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8A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL FEBRUARY 1, 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. Community Impact Award – Given to honor a person or organization that has made a lasting impact on the community in the last year. Congratulations Bohemia Foundation! Non-Profi t of the Year – Th e recipient of this award is considered an outstanding model of mission achievement and community impact through: Innovation, Leadership, Partnerships, and Community Empowerment. Congratulations South Lane Mental Health! Other Honored Nominees – Community Sharing, Cottage Th eatre, Family Relief Nursery, and South Lane Television Travis Palmer, Executive Director Director’s Note: On January 21st we celebrated the installation of our 2017 Board of Directors and gave recognition to a number of people and businesses that work tirelessly to make Cottage Grove a better community. Over 200 people were present to help recognize all of the award nominees and congratulate the winners. Diana Knous from Pacifi c Power did a fantastic job as Master of Ceremonies as she walked us through an evening fi lled with gratitude and inspiration. A lot of thanks go out to all of the people that it took to pull this event together. Chamber staff Beth Martin and Mavis Bradsby, the 2016 Board of Directors, members of the Promotions and Events Committee, the Greeters, Greg Lee, our many sponsors and generous donors all played an important role in making this banquet a success. Also special thanks to Candace and Danny Solesbee, Savannah Palis and the lovely Paparazzi! Th ere are far too many people to list who helped with the success of our awards banquet but we want them all to know that their time and contributions to the Chamber are much appreciated. Although it takes a monumental team eff ort to pull an evening like this together, the real credit belongs to the Nominees and Award Winners. Th ese people and businesses work hard year aft er year to make Cottage Grove a better place to live, work, and do business. Th e Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce would again like to thank and congratulate this year’s nominees and award winners: Junior First Citizen Scholarship Winner – Tori Raade Runner up scholarship winner – Hannah Albrecht SLSD Teacher of the Year – Kerry Clawson SLSD Classifi ed Employee of the Year – Chris Heath Distinguished Service Award – Th is award is chosen by local service clubs and given in recognition for signifi cant community contributions and volunteer service to Cottage Grove. Congratulations Park McClung, III! Other Honored Nominees – Ric Christian, Don Strahan and Cindy Weeldreyer First Citizen Award – Th e recipient of this award participates actively in a variety of service projects and programs leading to civic improvement, human welfare, and/or environmental enhancement. Th e nominee has made a positive impact on the social or economic climate of the community, and has infl uenced the community through his or her leadership. Congratulations Tom Munroe! Other Honored Nominees – Gary Ackley, Don Strahan, Kurt Walker and Cindy Weeldreyer P.A.C.E. Award – Th e President’s Award for Community Excellence is chosen by the Chamber Board President at times when they feel additional special recognition is warranted. It conveys gratitude for years, decades, and sometimes even a lifetime of service and dedication to the betterment of the community. Congratulations Gary Ackley! Business of the Year – Th is award is given to recognize a Cottage Grove business for outstanding achievement in good business practices and involvement in the community. Congratulations Cottage Grove Sentinel! Other Honored Nominees – Carousel House B&B and Catering, Commonwealth Financial Network, Cottage Grove Speedway and Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium Special Congratulations and Th anks to Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium who has been a member of the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce for 50 Years!!! Your support of the Chamber of Commerce has helped us to promote economic vitality through advocacy and collaboration with our members and the larger community for half a century! Our organization would not be what it is today without you! Please help us recognize and congratulate all of the winners and nominees for their contributions to Cottage Grove. Th ey are true leaders and the entire community benefi ts from the work of these people and businesses. Chamber Annual Business Meeting We hope you’ll plan to attend our Annual Busi- ness Meeting. Th is meeting is designed to let our members know how we’ve been doing, what our goals are for the coming year, introduce the 2017 Board, and answer any questions you may have. Th is year our State of the Industry keynote speak- er is Tim Herrmann, from PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center. Th e meeting will be held on February 15 in the Cascadia room at the Village Green Resort, 725 Row River Road at noon. Menu: Oven Roasted Turkey Croissant Sandwich, pasta salad, and beverage. Vegetarian option on request. Cost for lunch and program is $18.00. All Chamber of Commerce members are welcome. Please RSVP by Friday, February 10 th to beth@cgchamber.com or (541) 942-2411. February Business Aft er Hours – Hosted this month by Parent Partnership. Join us at Al Ken- nedy High School, 1310 S. 8 th Street for Business aft er Hours on Thursday, February 16 from 5:30 – 7:00pm. Bring your business card to en- ter 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 ef- forts by attending this Chamber program. Ribbon Cutting A Ribbon Cutting means things are happening in Cottage Grove and we want to help celebrate those occasions! Health Revolution Chiropractic invites you into their offi ce to meet their staff and learn what they’re all about in a relaxed, fun environ- ment. Th eir friendly staff and innovative technol- ogy allows them to provide a positive chiropractic experience. Th ey value every member that comes into their offi ce and empower them to reach their fullest potential. Please join us at 5:30 on Th urs- day February 23 rd , 1498 E. Main Street, Suite 104 and help us welcome them to Cottage Grove! Ticket prices: Chamber Member In Advance $5.00 At the Door $7.00 Non-Member In Advance $15.00 At the Door $17.00 Included: 2 free drinks with each ticket purchase To register in advance, contact Travis Palmer, Director of the Chamber of Commerce (541) 942-2411, travis@cgchamber.com MEMBER NEWS 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 invest- ment go toward achieving that goal. Your mem- bership is also a commitment to the entire com- munity 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 Health Revolution Chiropractic Dr. Blair Wilkinson 1498 E. Main Street, Suite 104 (541) 849-2111 info@heal-love.com www.heal-love.com Chiropractors Rewing Members American Legion, Anchor Insurance – Allstate, Ann White, CFP, Auto Art Body & Paint, Inc, Automotive Specialties, Axe and Fiddle, Birch Avenue Dental, Inc., Bohemia Gold Mining Mu- seum, Bohemia Mining Days, Inc., Brad’s Cottage Grove Chevrolet, Cascade Home Center, Inc., CJW, LLC, Coast Fork Willamette Watershed, Cobalt Computer Services, Inc., Commonwealth COTTAGE GROVE Financial Network, Cottage Grove Business Park, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Cottage Grove Community Foundation, Cottage EDUCATIONAL FORUM - Grove Genealogical Society, Cottage Grove Gro- Sponsored by Banner Bank cery Outlet, Cottage Grove Museum Perpetua- Th e SafeTravel seminar is targeted at businesses with tion, Cottage Grove Professional Grooming, Cot- regular travel requirements. Suggested attendees tage Grove Ranger Station, Cottage Grove Safe are business owners/founders, executive manage- Haven, Inc., Cottage Th eatre, Creswell Chamber ment, corporate counsels, HR directors, corpo- of Commerce, D & D Automotive, Dairy Queen, rate security offi cers, and corporate stakeholders. Dirtcheapcopies.com, Dutch Bros. Coff ee, Earth- click.net, LLC, Edward Jones, First American Seminar Speaker Steve Cash is a veteran of 40 years’ Title Insurance, Fort Rock Construction, Gateway experience in international business and U.S. na- Counseling & Consulting, Goodwill Industries tional security. Th is training is part of a range if of Lane & South Counties, Grace Olson, Healing international travel and security training and fi eld Matrix, Jack Sprats, LLC, Kepson’s Garage, Lane support provided by Talus Group (www.talus- Transit District, Lavender Field Embroidery, Ma- groupllc.com, a Eugene, Oregon-based company. sonic Lodge #51, McDonald’s Restaurant, Mick- ey’s Aff ordable Auto Sales, Mudslinger Events, Th is 90-minute presentation will address Cor- Northwest Community Credit Union, Northwest porate Duty of Care with regard to international Natural, Opal Center for Arts & Education, Or- business travel, tensions between company and egon Aviation Historical Society, Parent Partner- traveling employee expectations, and an overview ship, Pinocchios Pizza, Prospectors & GoldDig- of topics ranging from personal security, travel gers, ReMax Advantage Plus – Sherry, Rogers & planning, travel, preparing for the unexpected, Son, Rotary Club of Cottage Grove, Scarpelli’s street crime, abduction avoidance, protecting IP Short Stop, Shelly D Insurance, Inc., South Lane Mental Health Services, South Valley Athletics, and more. Starfi re Lumber Company, State Farm Insurance, Th e seminar will be held at the Brewsta- TBS Consultants, Th e Espresso Bar’n, Th e Flower tion, 106 S. 6 th Street on March 8, 2017. Doors Basket & Gift Boutique, Tinika Ossman-Steier, open at 5:30, seminar is from 6:00 – 7:30pm. Wildish Sand & Gravel Co. We encourage you to support Chamber member businesses and our local economy and “Shop Chamber Members fi rst”! 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.