8A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL JULY 5, 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.
July 2017 Director’s Note
Th e busiest month of the year in Cottage Grove will be even busier than usual this year. In
addition to four Concerts in the Park, the Cottage Grove Rodeo, Bohemia Mining Days, the
Eugene Symphony, a Fly-In, KNND’s Rock Roll N’ Rumble Car Show, the Main Street Chili
Cook-Off , the Tri at the Grove, and Art Walk (just to name a few) we will also see a group
of 300 cyclists participating in an event called Bicycle Rides Northwest on July 26 th . Th ese
cyclists will make an overnight stop in Cottage Grove as part of a week-long ride throughout
Oregon. During their short stay, we at the Chamber encourage citizens and businesses to
welcome these visitors and encourage them to come back to Cottage Grove when they have
more time.
Th ere’s a real opportunity for the community to benefi t when an event brings people in from
out of town but it’s not something that people should expect to see immediately. Th e biggest
impact comes over time when people return to the community bringing their friends and
families, who stay in our hotels, shop in our stores, eat at our restaurants and fi ll up with
gas on their way out of town. Increased visitor traffi c helps with tax revenue and supports
jobs. When employers do well, they support the local economy. When the local economy is
healthy, the community becomes more attractive for businesses who are looking to expand
or relocate, which then spurs even more job growth and prosperity for citizens and in-turn,
encourages entrepreneurship. Every small gesture that a person or business can make to
showcase Cottage Grove will ultimately help to stimulate our local economy over time.
So, while it may seem like summertime in Cottage Grove is all about events and recreation,
it’s actually much more than that. It’s a time to strengthen the economy and promote healthy
growth. It’s our time to shine and promote, improve and enjoy the community that we live,
work and play in.
Utility District, Jack Sprat’s Restaurant, Lane Community College- Cottage Grove Campus,
Lane Electric, Middlefi eld Oaks, Pacifi c Power, Pacifi c Yurts, South Lane County Fire
& Rescue, State Farm Insurance- Matt Bjorn, Walmart-Cottage Grove and many great
volunteers! Join us every Wednesday evening starting at 6:30 in Bohemia Park, June 28th
through August 30th.
July 5th - Gabe Schliff er and the Sugar Pine String Band - Bluegrass & Americana
July 12th - Overstand - Reggae/Rock
July 19th - Rebel’s Journey - Rock & Roll
July 26th - Blue Skies Big Band - Classic Big Band Swing Jazz
August 2nd - Cowboy Cadillac - Country
August 9th - Th e Huckleberrys - Blues to Bluegrass
August 16th - Flies With Honey - Indie Rock
August 23rd - Th e Rockin Reveleers - Classic Rock
August 30th - Windy Ridge - Country Rock & Blues
We are also seeking vendors for the 2017 Market that takes place in conjunction with the
Concerts in the Park beginning June 28 continuing every Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00pm
through August 30, 2017 at Bohemia Park.
Food Vendors pay a fee of $20.00 each week or $15/week if paid in full at the beginning of
the season.
Non-Food Vendors (art, craft s, info displays, etc.) pay a fee of $10 each week or $5.00/week if
paid in full at the beginning of the season.
All Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce members can participate for FREE
Market Rules and vendor application are available on our website calendar www.cgchamber.
com/events /calendar/2017-06-01 or pick one up at the Chamber Visitor Center, 700 E.
Gibbs, Cottage Grove.
Keep those nominations coming in!
Nominations for this Yard of the Week recognition can be made by simply turning in the
address of the homes worthy of recognition to City Hall or the Chamber offi ce; by phone call
the City Manager’s offi ce at (541)942-5501 or the Chamber offi ce at (541)942-2411; by email
to: citymanager@cottagegrove.org or travis@cgchamber.com or in person at the front desk at
City Hall or the Community Center.
Th e Main Street Chili Cook Off is just around the corner. Join us on Saturday,
July 22 for a day full of fun, fun, fun! You can participate as a chili cooker, chili taster (who
gets to vote) or vendor. And don’t forget classic cars will line the streets at KNND’s Car
Show with the cruise and street dance aft er. However you participate, you’ll be glad you
did. Download the entry form from our website cslendar or pick it up at the Chamber of
Commerce Visitor Center, 700 E. Put your chili recipe to the test and sign up today!
CHAMBER NEWS
Chamber Members! Give us a call if you want to learn how to maximize
your presence on our website:
Enhance your home page information with pictures and text
Post hot deals, job openings, and events
Add keywords to help consumers fi nd you when they run searches
Run reports to see statistics for your home page
July Business After Hours
Lane Electric Cooperative will host Business After Hours on Thursday, July
20 from 5:30 – 7:00pm. Location to be determined but look for an update of
the event location on our calendar of events at www.cgchamber.com. Please
join us for a time to network with others, learn something new, and have some
fun! And don’t forget your business card to enter the door prize drawing. Your
attendance reinforces the spirit in which the Chamber provides these monthly
activities. Cottage Grove and Creswell Chamber members are encouraged to attend
this classic, fun networking event!
Th e Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce Presents the 2017
Season of Concerts in the Park!
Th is free and family-friendly event is made possible by chamber member businesses. Bring
a friend and support the musicians and our sponsors by attending. Join us in thanking our
2017 Season Sponsors:
Northwest Natural and Blackstone, Inc. – Windermere Real Estate
Additional weekly sponsorships provided by:
Banner Bank, Th e City of Cottage Grove, Th e Cottage Grove Sentinel, Emerald People’s
MEMBER NEWS
The 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. Thank you! We look forward to a successful and profi table
year! New Members in May - Please join us and welcome our newest chamber
members.
Ruby Roberts
Canna Closet Oregon
Springfi eld, OR
Layla Beth Munk
Individual Chamber Supporter
28 S. 6th Street, Suite B
(805) 305-0532
Shelly Waggoner
cannaclosetoregon@gmail.com
Springfi eld, OR
Medical Education
Individual Chamber Supporter
Gary Williams
Cottage Grove, OR
Individual Chamber Supporter
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 • P. (541) 942-2411
info@cgchamber.com • www.cgchamber.com
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
Ruth Linoz, Secretary
Gary Manly, Treasurer
Joe Raade, Past President
Directors
Ryan Gifford
Dean Kruschke
Layla Beth Munk
Danny Solesbee
Don Williams
Lloyd Williams
Judd Van Gorder
Shampoo Dolls Salon
Jack Sprats
South Lane Wheels
Cottage Grove Sentinel
South Lane County Fire & Rescue
Gifford & Gifford Attorneys at Law
Cascade Home Center
CG Body Studio
Five Flying Monkeys
Retired, Past Board President
South Lane Television
Carousel House B&B and Catering
Advisors
Tim Herrmann
Diana Knous
Richard Meyers/Mike Fleck
Garrett Bridgens
PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center
Pacifi c Power
City of Cottage Grove
South Lane School District
Visitor Center Volunteers:
Heidi Abbott, Dotti Bittner, Tara Sue
Hughart, Susan Jeppesen, Suzy Kanich,
Marie Longfellow, Judd Van Gorder,
Sharon Van Gorder, Penny Westling,
Nolene Wheeler, Cheiko Tomasulo.
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.
