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8A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL APRIL 4, 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. Th e Chamber excels at being a proven hub of information within the business community WE WANT FEEDBACK FROM THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY! In an eff ort to off er better programs and services for local businesses and continue to improve our organization, we’ve put together a short survey and we hope you’ll take a minute to respond. Please cut out, complete and return the survey below to the Cottage Grove Chamber offi ce at 700 E. Gibbs Avenue, Suite C. Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424. We will also send this survey via email to all of our member businesses. Include your name and contact info and we’ll enter you into a drawing to win one of three $25 Chamber Gift Certifi cates for completing the survey. 1. Strongly Disagree 1 Strongly Disagree What do you consider to be your largest challenge in operating your business? 1 1 Local, state, and/or national regulations 8. Finding qualifi ed employees Please rank the reasons your business is a Chamber member with 1 being the most important and 11 being the least important. 7. How important is it for the Cottage Grove Chamber to be a champion for a stron- ger community (quality of education, infrastructure improvements, recreation, etc.)? Not important at all Extremely Important 3 4 5 Please score the following: Th e Chamber excels at being a trusted convener for leaders and infl uencers Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree 1 2 3 4 Th e Chamber excels at being a problem solver Strongly Disagree 1 2 5 2 Strongly Agree 3 4 5 How satisfi ed are you with your Chamber membership? 5 Not satisfi ed 9. How could the Chamber better serve our member businesses? _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Do you have any other comments or suggestions you would like to share with us? _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Name________________________________ _ Business____________________________________ COMMUNITY CALENDAR April 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 “Event Calendar” Click on “submit new event” Fill in the blanks and submit Once your event is approved, it will appear on the community calendar. 6 Legally Blonde--the Musical Opening @ Cottage Th eatre 9 Regular City Council Meeting 16 Tax Day 16 Promotions Committee 17 East Lane County Commissioner Candidate Forum 18 Chamber Board Lunch 19 Businesses Aft er Hours - SLMH 22 Stronger together 5K 23 Regular City Council Meeting 29 Stray Cast South - Improv Th eatre SHARE YOUR NEWS Tell the membership “What’s New” with your business. It’s good business to let other chamber members and businesses know if you have a new manager/employee(s), new hours, an exciting event, or any news you wish to share. You can drop off or mail your information to the chamber offi ce or email it to beth@cgchamber.com. Our mission is to promote economic vitality through advocacy and collaboration with its mem- bers and the larger community. How relevant is the Cottage Grove Chamber mission to YOUR business Not relevant at all Extremely Relevant 1 2 3 4 5 2 4 For more details on the events listed below, visit the Event Calendar on our website at www.cgchamber. com. What services and/or programs of the Chamber do you utilize? Advertising Opportunities Business Aft er Hours Charm Bracelet Program Educational & Advocacy Forums Gift Certifi cate Program Grand Opening/Ribbon Cuttings Membership Directory Networking Opportunities Visitor Information Center Displays Website Presence Enhancement Weekly Email 1 3 Satisfi ed What are your main reasons for belonging to the Cottage Grove Chamber? (Check all that apply) Various benefi ts off ered by the chamber Participate on chamber committees To generate business leads Advocacy eff orts on issues important to the business community Connections with other businesses Credibility of chamber membership Civic Responsibility Want to make a diff erence in our community Educational opportunities (seminars and workshops) Business exposure Other , Please Specify ___________________________________________ _____ Various benefi ts off ered by the chamber _____ Participate on chamber committees _____ To generate business leads _____ Advocacy eff orts on issues important to the business community _____ Connections with other businesses _____ Credibility of chamber membership _____ Civic Responsibility _____ Want to make a diff erence in our community _____ Educational opportunities (seminars and workshops) _____ Business exposure _____ Other , Please Specify ___________________________________________ 6. 2 Very satisfi ed Other _____________________________________ 5. 5 Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Locating business development resources 4. 4 Th e Chamber excels at continuously innovating, exploring new programs and embracing change Marketing / Advertising 3. 3 Th e Chamber excels at attracting, nurturing and motivating business leaders Generating revenue 2. 2 Strongly Agree April Business aft er Hours South Lane Mental Health will host Business Aft er Hours on Th ursday, April 19 from 5:30 – 7:00pm at their Recovery Center location, 75 S. 5 th Street. 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! Future Business aft er Hours: May – PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center June – City of Cottage Grove July – Lane Electric Cooperative Join us in supporting Chamber member businesses and our local economy and “Shop Chamber Members fi rst”! 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 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. We thank each of you for your Renewed commitment to the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to a bright and successful year! Renewing Members Best Little Printhouse in Town, Bochetto Day Spa, Bohemia Sunrisers Kiwanis, Coast Fork Nursing Center, Inc., Cottage Grove Safe Haven, Inc., Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel, Jack Sprats, LLC, Northwest Natural, Pacifi c Power, PayneWest Insurance Strongly Agree 3 4 5 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 Jack Sprats Restaurant 5 Flying Monkeys South Lane Wheels Cottage Grove Sentinel Shampoo Dolls Salon Directors Cassie Barrong Don Williams Judd Van Gorder Layla Beth Munk Lloyd Williams Ryan Gifford Shauna Neigh 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, Suzanne Heubner-Sannes, Tara Sue Hughart, Susan Jeppesen, Suzy Kanich, Marie Longfellow, Judd Van Gorder, Sharon Van Gorder, Penny Westling, Sherry Wendt, 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. Special Thanks to our 2018 Enhanced Members PLATINUM 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
