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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL JANUARY 10, 2018 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 Did you make any New Year’s resolutions for 2018? If so, you’re taking part in a tradition that has been going on for over 4,000 years when ancient Babylonians reportedly made promises to the gods that they would return borrowed objects and pay off debts which they believed would earn them good favor in the coming year. Th ere are a lot of common resolutions ranging from weight loss to getting out of debt or making amends with old adversaries. Sadly, an all-too-common theme when making resolutions is the fact that they oft en only last for a short time before being forgotten or abandoned. To make a resolution that lasts, there are several simple things you can do to avoid the much sadder tradition of giving up your goals before Valentine’s Day. Here are a few simple and unoriginal, yet highly eff ective tips on how to make your New Year’s resolutions become reality in 2018. First, write them down. Th e simple act of putting thoughts into words and making a record will drastically improve the odds that you will do something to achieve your goals. You don’t need anything fancy, just a piece of paper and a pencil are all you need to take this fi rst and arguably most important step. I also recommend keeping what you’ve written down someplace where you’ll see it oft en. For me, out of sight is out of mind so the refrigerator, bathroom mirror or even the ceiling above the bed are great places to put a list of my most important resolutions so that I’m constantly reminded of what I plan to accomplish. Next, follow George T. Doran’s model and make sure your resolutions are S.M.A.R.T., that is; Specifi c, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely. Vague statements about what you want, rarely lead to positive results so be clear about what you want to do and how you plan to do it. Measurable means creating a way to track your progress as well as your successes and failures. If you can’t measure your progress, you can’t tell if you need to make course corrections along the way and you won’t know if failure is in your future until it’s too late. Attainable means you need to be realistic about what you are trying to accomplish. Set goals that you know you can achieve. Stretch your comfort zone but don’t try to stretch reality. Relevance in goal setting is important because it magnifi es the success of your other related goals. When goals are relevant, each successful completion leads to increased chances for success in all of your other goals. Timely means setting a start and end date for what you plan to achieve. “Someday” is not a day of the week. Nor is it on any known calendar. Saying that you’ll do something “someday” essentially means it will never happen. Give yourself a deadline, stick to it, and you’ll know exactly when you should be able to celebrate. Th ere are numerous variations of Doran’s S.M.A.R.T. model and what each letter stands for but no matter which one you choose, the point is that you are using a formula to set goals and improve your odds of achieving them. recognition for any business. We support the local economy through “Shop Local” campaigns, e-mail connections, educational forums and many other services. Th e Chamber of Commerce off ers additional exposure for organizations through web links and sharing social media postings. Every member business is listed on our website and we have thousands of hits and visits to our website each month. We also develop a user friendly business directory each year that we print and distribute to locals, visitors, and newcomers. Th e Chamber’s monthly newsletter off ers another opportunity for companies to gain exposure. Th e newsletter informs the community about local businesses and community events. Last but not least, we recognize businesses for the great work they are doing because our local merchants are the backbone of our town’s economy and help make Cottage Grove the great place that it is today. Th e Chamber Awards Dinner is only 10 days away! By now you should have received your invitation in the mail so please join us for a Red Carpet Event at the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce 69th Annual Awards & Installation Banquet. Th e banquet will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2017 at the Cottage Grove Armory with catering provided by Stacy’s Covered Bridge Restaurant. Enjoy an elegant night to include special recognition and awards for 2017 to include Non Profi t of the Year, First Citizen, Business of the Year, the Junior First Citizen Scholarships and Teacher of the Year, among others! We’ll also have the offi cial “Passing of the Gavel,” cocktails, dinner, networking, and more! We want to thank our members for casting their votes to determine the winners of each category. Th e nominees in each of the Chamber Award Categories are: First Citizen Greg Lee Karol Kuhn Simons Non Profi t of the Year Family Relief Nursery Parent Partnership Trinity Lutheran Church Th e Chamber Banquet is a fun time for all. Space is limited so don’t delay, make your reservations today! 541-942-2411 Ticket prices: $500 – Full table sponsorship (includes 8 dinners) $250 – Shared table sponsor (includes 4 dinners) $ 55 – Individual reservations My last tip is to give yourself a little peer pressure by publicly stating your goals. Tell your friends, family, or someone that you look up to, what your resolutions are and you’ll not only have a support system but you’ll also have someone besides yourself to answer to when it comes time to track your progress. Letting yourself down might not feel like a big deal but when you’re held accountable by someone that you respect and admire, it becomes a lot harder to go back on your word and you’ll be much more motivated to push through any obstacles along your way. A New Year’s Resolution for your Business In 2018 we hope you’ll resolve to make the most out of your Chamber of Commerce membership. Pick one Chamber of Commerce activity to participate in each month and put it on your calendar today. You don’t have to participate in everything that the chamber does, just pick one thing each month that relates to your own business goals and by the end of the year, you’ll have accumulated a signifi cant amount of time and eff ort to promote your business and achieve your professional goals. Check and update your business listing in our online directory. Each member has their own log-in for our website and we hope you’ll take the opportunity to maximize your online presence. Finally, talk to other Chamber members about what your goals are for growing your business. Most people genuinely want to help you succeed but they can’t help if they don’t know what you are trying to do. Your membership dues support hundreds of activities throughout the year that are designed to stimulate the local economy and make Cottage Grove a better community by providing networking, educational opportunities, and advocacy for local businesses. Tell us how we can better serve you and together we can all resolve to make 2018 a year for the record books. Help Us Welcome New Board President, Chloe Beckes! Chloe has lived in Cottage Grove for over 20 years and is the owner of Jack Sprat’s Restaurant, which will celebrate 5 years in Business on February 15 th ! As she was preparing to open her new business, Chloe was inspired to join the Chamber by her late mother, Nancy Lewis- Mounce, who at one time was the Executive Director of the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce. Two years ago, Chloe decided to take her membership to another level by joining the Board of Directors and now she is helping to shape the decisions and future of this great organization! Chloe reports that as a chamber member and board member she has especially enjoyed getting to know the business community on a much deeper level than she ever would have otherwise. Meeting other business owners in Cottage Grove and being more informed about what is going on in the community has helped her to make better decisions about her business and off er better training to her staff . All of these things contribute to a more positive and memorable customer experience, which leads to repeat business and a much healthier bottom line. Chloe’s husband and their two boys can oft en be found helping both in and out of the restaurant and at most Chamber events. Please join us in welcoming and congratulating Chloe Beckes as our 2018 President of the Cottage Grove Area Chamber’s Board of Directors! Community Calendar We are happy to publish your 2018 events on our community events calendar. Please submit them ASAP! To submit your organization’s event: Go to www.cgchamber.com Click on “submit an 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. January February 8 Regular City Council Meeting 2 Noises Off Opening @ Cottage Th eatre 13 Meet and greet 12 Regular City Council Meeting 12 Chamber Promotions Committee 17 Chamber Board Lunch 14 Chamber Annual Business Meeting 15 Business Aft er Hours - 18 Business Aft er Hours - 21 Chamber Board Lunch 20 Chamber Awards & Installation Banquet 26 Regular City Council Meeting 22 Regular City Council Meeting 23 Science Pub 27 Crab Feed Extravaganza 11/30 thru 2017 Visitor Center Stats Phone calls: Walk-In Visitors: Relocate Requests: Visitor Requests: Referrals to Chamber Members: 2017 Website Stats Business Directory Searches Total Listed: Member Page Views: Event Searches: Events Viewed: Hot Deal Searches: Job Searches: YTD 109 75 0 0 30 2,213 2,411 45 43 628 975 253 466 1338 27 34 8322 5770 11,135 12,842 339 497 A Touchstone Energy® Cooperative E-BILL COMPANY INFO SERVICES MEMBER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONSERVATION & RENEWABLES SERVICE REQUEST FORMS OUTAGE INFO BILL ESTIMATOR CONSTRUCTION TOUCHSTONE ENERGY LINE EXTENSION ESTIMATOR MYUSAGE PROGRAM Safe, Reliable & CONVENIENT Member-Owned & LOCALLY CONTROLLED Warm, Comfortable & EFFICIENT What is the purpose of the Chamber of Commerce? Simply put, the Chamber of Commerce is here to serve our members and the business community. Th e Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce has defi ned its purpose into four diff erent categories; we Promote, Connect, Recognize and Advocate for local businesses. Th e Chamber promotes businesses through providing networking events where members can get to know fellow business owners and make valuable connections. Another way that the Chamber promotes its members is by referring business to chamber members. To help expose businesses, chamber members have access to low cost advertising and sponsorship opportunities. Becoming a sponsor for a chamber event is a great way to create name Business of the Year Coast Fork Feed Company Territorial Seed Company Weyerhaeuser Special Thanks to our 2017 Enhanced Members PLATINUM PLUS Cottage Grove Sentinel GOLD Pacifi c Power SILVER Banner Bank Blackstone, Inc. – Windermer Real Estate City of Cottage Grove Emerald People’s Utility District Lane Community College Cottage Grove Center Lane Electric Cooperative Northwest Natural PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center South Lane County Fire & Rescue South Lane School District Walmart Weyerhaeuser Sustainable, Carbon-Free & GREEN Are you a Cottage Grove Chamber Member? High Quality, Unparalleled SERVICE Low Cost, Clean & RENEWABLE IT’S WHAT WE DO! LANE ELECTRIC CO-OP 787 BAILEY HILL ROAD P.O. BOX 21410 EUGENE, OREGON 97402 541.484.1151 Visit us at www.laneelectric.com to learn more! Call the Sentinel today to reach other chamber members by placing an ad on this page! 2018 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 2018 Chamber Board of Directors: Thank you for your hours upon hours of volunteer time, commitment, and service! Offi cers Chloe Beckes, President Danny Solesbee, Vice President Ruth Linoz, Secretary Gary Manly, Treasurer Candace Solesbee, Past President Directors Bret Munk Cassie Barrong Don Williams Judd Van Gorder Layla Beth Munk Lloyd Williams Ryan Gifford Shauna Neigh Jack Sprats Restaurant 5 Flying Monkeys South Lane Wheels Cottage Grove Sentinel Shampoo Dolls Salon CC Oregon Oregon Aviation Historical Society Retired, Past Board President Carousel House B&B and Catering CG Body Studio South Lane Television Gifford & Gifford Attorneys at Law Busterʼs Main Street Café Advisors Tim Herrmann Richard Meyers/Mike Fleck Garrett Bridgens PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center 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, Sherry WendtPenny Westling, Nolene Wheeler. Staff: Travis Palmer, Executive Director Beth Martin, Offi ce Manager Mavis Bradsby, Bookkeeper Jessica Baker, Membership Developement Coordinator 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
