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8A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL AUGUST 2, 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 With much sadness, we are canceling this Wednesday’s Concert in the Park featuring Cowboy Cadillac. Th e National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning and we consulted with numerous sources including a senior offi cial at Lane County Public Health. Th e safe call is to cancel the show and encourage people to hydrate and stay as cool as possible. I want to thank our Supporting Sponsors; Emerald People’s Utility District as well as Cascade Home Center for their complete support of this diffi cult decision. We hope that you have enjoyed at least a few of the many wonderful activities and events that take place in Cottage Grove each summer. What can I say about summers in Cottage Grove? Th ey are simply spectacular! Since there aren’t enough words to express the experiences someone can have here during the summer, I thought sharing a few pictures would be a better way to tell our story… Sweet Springs Family Farm Ribbon Cutting, Checking out the unique lodging accommodations at Sweet Springs Family Farm Northwest Natural and Blackstone, Inc. – Windermere Real Estate Additional weekly sponsorships provided by: Banner Bank, Cascade Home Center, City of Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove Sentinel, Emerald People’s Utility District, Jack Sprat’s Restaurant, Lane Community College- Cottage Grove Campus, Lane Electric, McDonalds, Middlefi eld Oaks, Pacifi c Power, Pacifi c Yurts, RV Corral, South Lane County Fire & Rescue, State Farm Insurance- Matt Bjorn, Territorial Seed Company, Walmart-Cottage Grove and many great volunteers! Join us every Wednesday evening starting at 6:30 in Bohemia Park. 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 Main Street Chili Cook Off was a HIT!!! (Insert pictures of winners & contestants) What a fun day! Th e streets were full of people who weathered the heat for the Main Street Chili Cook Off and KNND’s Rock Roll N’ Rumble Car show. Th ere were 9 contestants who cooked up some chili with a variety of fl avor to please everyone. Th at was evident as we sold out of our tasting kits, there were 1,113 people’s choice votes cast, and several contestants ran out of chili! We want to acknowledge this year’s sponsors: Pacifi c Power, Cottage Grove Sentinel, Lane Community College, Walmart, and Weyerhaeuser and off er a special thanks to Mayor Jeff Gowing, Cottage Grove Garbage Service, and the City of Cottage Grove. Th anks to those from the Greeter’s committee who volunteered their time to serve, and the community for attending and tasting. Th is event wouldn’t be what it is We hope you continue to enjoy the many wonderful things that go on in Cottage Grove all summer long. Th ank you for supporting the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations that are dedicated to creating a strong, prosperous family-friendly community. Yard of the Week 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. CHAMBER NEWS August Business After Hours Emerald People’s Utility District will host Business After Hours on Thursday, August 17 from 5:30 – 7:00pm. Please join us for a time to network with others, learn something new, and have some fun at Saginaw Vineyards, 80247 Delight Valley School Road! Their theme/focus for the evening will be “Business Partnershps with Emerald PUD.” 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! Concerts in the Park Line-Up in August 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: without all of you! Th is year’s contestants: 5 Flying Monkeys - Returning Cottage Grove Police Department - Returning Dorena Grange - New Grill & Chill - New Iris Vineyards - New Jack Sprats - Returning as the defending double champion from 2016 Kiwanis Club of Cottage Grove - Returning South Lane County Fire & Rescue - Returning Magnolia Gardens - New 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 Shampoo Dolls Salon Jack Sprats South Lane Wheels Cottage Grove Sentinel South Lane County Fire & Rescue Directors Cassie Barrong Ryan Gifford Dean Kruschke Bret Munk Layla Beth Munk Shuana Neigh Danny Solesbee Don Williams Lloyd Williams Judd Van Gorder Oregon Aviation Historical Society Gifford & Gifford Attorneys at Law Cascade Home Center CG Body Studio CG Body Studio Busterʼs Main Street Café Five Flying Monkeys Retired, Past Board President South Lane Television Carousel House B&B and Catering Advisors Tim Herrmann Celeste Krueger 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.
