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.
