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8A | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2019 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL C H A M B E R N E W S L E T T E R 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 It is with a full heart and a thankful spirit that I write this, my last article as your Executive Director of the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce. My family and I moved to Cottage Grove from Boise, Idaho shortly aft er Th anksgiving in 2011. Later this month we will move back to Idaho where my wife, Sara has accepted a teaching position. In preparation to write this article, I looked back at the fi rst one I wrote as your newly hired Executive Director in December 2011. I asked chamber members past, present and future to introduce themselves and tell me what was important to them and the success of their businesses. I thanked the people of Cottage Grove for the warm welcome that I received when I arrived. I thanked the chamber’s board of directors for taking a leap of faith when they chose to hire me for this position when there were several other great candidates to choose from. Last, I ventured to guess that someday in the future, I might look back at the decision to move to Cottage Grove and say that it was one of the best decisions I ever made. I had no idea at that time how well I had chosen my words and the path that lied ahead of me. Moving to Cottage Grove was indeed one of the best decisions we ever made. I’m proud of many things that the Chamber was able to accomplish over the last eight years. Wherever I’ve been credited with some measure of success, it was only due to the work and support from great people around me. However much I’ve given to this community will forever be pale in comparison to what the community has done for me. I’ve learned and grown in ways that are beyond measure and I will always be grateful for the people who supported me and my family during our time here. Announcing my departure is truly bittersweet. I can’t express how much I’ve loved my time here and my place in this community. Th ere are so many projects and plans that I’d like to see completed but I know I have to let them go. I’ll miss being involved in so many aspects of the town’s development. I’m excited for the opportunity and adventure that lies ahead and I’m so thankful that the Chamber took that leap of faith with me eight years ago. It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve as the Executive Director of the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. Th ank you. 2019 Chamber Board of Directors, Advisors and Staff: Thank you for your hours upon hours of volunteer time, commitment, and service! Offi cers Danny Solesbee, President 5 Flying Monkeys Ruth Linoz, Secretary South Lane Wheels Gary Manly, Treasurer Cottage Grove Sentinel Directors Brent Hoover The Grove Café & Lounge Cameron Reiten KNND AM 1400 Candace Solesbee Shampoo Dolls Salon Chrissy Chapman Covered Bridge Brewing Dale Smith Coast Fork Feed Company Judd Van Gorder Carousel House B&B and Catering Len Blackstone Blackstone, Inc. – Windermere Commercial Real Estate Shane May Emerald Fitness Club Advisors Candace Solesbee City Councilor Molly Murai Main Street Program Richard Meyers City of Cottage Grove Ryan Gifford Gifford & Gifford Attorneys at Law Tim Herrmann PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center Visitor Center Volunteers: Heidi Abbott, Dotti Bittner, Suzanne Huebner- Sannes, Tara Sue Hughart, Susan Jeppesen, Rebecca Lane, Marie Longfellow, Judd Van Gorder, Sharon Van Gorder, Penny Westling, Sherry Bricher-Wendt. Staff: Travis Palmer, Executive Director Beth Martin, Offi ce Manager Mavis Bradsby, Bookkeeper Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce 700 E. Gibbs • Cottage Grove, OR P. (541) 942-2411 info@cgchamber.com www.cgchamber.com December Breakfast Club Th is month’s topic: Making Your Business Lender Ready - Why writing off all of your taxable income, may not be the best strategy for business success. WHEN: Friday December 13, 2019 WHERE: Th e Brewstation, 106 S. 6th Street PROGRAM: FREE to Chamber Members $5 for Non-Chamber members Please RSVP here or call (541) 942-2411 Breakfast can be purchased for $10 8:00am - Breakfast is served 8:00 - 8:30am - Networking 8:30 - 9:30am - Program THANK YOU Banner Bank for sponsoring this month’s event! Christmas in Cottage Grove Saturday December 7, 2019 Brought to you by the: Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce - In partnership with City of Cottage Grove, EBID, Main Street Program, and Countless Volunteers! Event Sponsors: Cottage Grove Sentinel, Emerald People’s Utility District, and Walmart. Schedule of Events Breakfast with Santa: 7-11am, South Lane County Fire Station, 233 Harri- son Jingle Bell Run/Walk: 7:30am, CGHS Track, Free for kids 12 and under, www.runcgrun.com for details and online registration Scavenger Hunt: 10am – 7pm, Forms are available in stores. Submit com- pleted form to City Hall-400 Main Street by 7:00pm. TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT 5:00PM All-America City Square Pictures with Santa: 5:30– 8pm, City Hall – 400 E. Main Street Block Party, Hayrides & Caroling provided by CG Faith Center: 5:30 – 8pm, Parking Lot – Corner of 5 th & Main Discounts Off ered Th e Flower Basket & Gift Boutique: 9am – 5pm, 119 S. 6 th - Mystery Dis- counts – up to 30% off you entire gift merchandise and clothing purchases Coast Fork Feed: 10am – 5pm, 106 S. 6 th Street - 20% off ornaments & select stoneware. Pub sandwich w/chips and pint at the Brewstation for $15 ($19.50 value) Th e Bookmine: 10am – 5pm, 702 E. Main - Free refreshments and free ornament with purchase Kalapuya Books: 10am – 6pm, 637 E. Main - 20% off excluding consign- ment items Ambrose Collectibles: 10am – 8pm, 578 E. Main - 40% off marked items Books on Main: 10am – 8pm, 319 E. Main - Refreshments, sale, gift certifi - cates or coupons Shoppe Free Rein, LLC: 10am – 8pm, 303 E. Main - 20% off select items and $10 Graphic T w/over $50 purchase 5 Flying Monkeys: 10:30am – 4pm, 501 E. Main - Off ering spiced cider Apple Pie Antiques: 10:30am – 5pm, 811 Main - Unique gift s for your fam- ily and friends & decorated for the Holidays. Stop in and see us! Cottage Moon Craft & New Age: 11am – 4pm, 820 E. Main 10 – 15% off most items Rosebud Consignment Shop: 11am – 4pm, 814 E. Main - 50% off (Excludes, toys, books, furniture, and tie dye) Oba Ramen: 11am – 9pm, 1043 Hwy 99 N. - Purchase $25 gift certifi cate for $20 Axe & Fiddle: 11:30am – 1am, 657 E. Main - 10% off all gift cards pur- chased Other Activities around Town Holiday Bazaar & Silent Auction: 10am – 4pm, CGHS 1375 S. River Road - Silent Auction (Fundraiser for youth bowlers), raffl e, bake sale, craft s painting workshops & vendors. Dr. Snapp House Holiday Bazaar: 10am - 8pm, 360 S. River Road Shop the Grove: 11am – 3pm, Th e Gathering Place - 119 “L” St - Local, handmade, unique & vintage gift items, live music and Santa Holiday Sip N’ Shop: 11am – 6pm, 401 E. Main, Banquet Room at Stacy’s Covered Bridge Restaurant Bohemia Gold Mining Museum & Historical Society: 1pm-4pm, 308 S. 10 th Street - Experience panning for gold SV Farmers Holiday Market: 1– 6pm, Cottage Grove Armory, 628 S. Wash- ington Village Green Christmas Market: 5:00 - 9:00 pm, 725 Row River Road - Enter a winter wonderland and fi nd yourself surrounded by twinkling lights, artisan vendors, fi re pits, and holiday cheer at the Village Green Christmas Market Charges apply Telling of the tale of Scrooge by Rickie Birran: 6:30pm, Presented by Friends of the CG Carousel, 1447 N. Pacifi c Hwy (Calvary Chapel) Light Refresh- ments available Charges Apply Opal Center: 7:00pm, 513 E. Main - “Cheap Th rills” Christmas Cartoons on 16mm Film. FREE Th ank you for supporting our community by shopping local this Holiday season! Board Member Election Results Th e Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce recently held its chamber board elections. As there were no petitions fi led by the membership, below is the 2020 Chamber Board. We thank those on our board for their commitment to our community and assisting in our goal to make Cottage Grove a better place to live and do business! OFFICERS President Danny Solesbee, 5 Flying Monkeys Vice-President Len Blackstone, Blackstone, Inc. – Windermere Real Estate Secretary Ruth Linoz, South Lane Wheels Treasurer Gary Manly, Cottage Grove Sentinel Past President Candace Solesbee, Shampoo Dolls Salon DIRECTORS Chrissy Chapman, Covered Bridge Brewing Group Judd Van Gorder, Carousel House B&B & Catering Brent Hoover, Th e Grove Café & Lounge Cameron Reiten, KNND Dale Smith, Coast Fork Feed Company Shane May, Emerald Fitness Club Tiff anie Williams, PayneWest Insurance ADVISORS Richard Meyers, City Manager Candace Solesbee, City Councilor Tim Herrmann, PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center Ryan Giff ord, Giff ord & Giff ord Attorneys at Law Molly Murai, Main Street Program Save Th e Date Cards Are In Th e Mail! Our 71 st Annual Awards banquet will be the third Saturday in January (1/18/2020). We look forward to another opportunity to recognize those in our community who truly stand out through volunteerism, excellent business practices, student excellence, teacher appreciation, among other recognitions. We are seeking nominations for Non-Profi t of the Year, Business of the Year and First Citizen. If you haven’t done so yet, please take a moment to share your nominations with us. Criteria and forms are available on the Chamber Programs tab at www. cgchamber.com, pick one up at the chamber offi ce, or request by email from beth@cgchamber.com. December Business Aft er Hours Cottage Grove Sentinel will host Business Aft er Hours on Th ursday, December 19, 116 N. 6 th Street from 5:30 – 7:00pm. Please join us for a time to network with other businesses, learn something new, and have some fun! And don’t forget your business cards to share and 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! Reservations are being taken for Business Aft er Hours in 2020. Give us a call at 942- 2411 and reserve your month today! W ELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Th e chamber’s number one goal is to create a strong local economy. All of the programs and benefi ts supported by a chamber membership investment go toward achieving that goal. Membership in the chamber is also a commitment to the entire community and a pledge of support for the economic growth and vitality of the Cottage Grove area. Join us in supporting Chamber member businesses and our local economy and “Shop Chamber Members fi rst”! Anytime Fitness Luke Monahan 1600 E. Main Street (541) 649-1830 www.anytimefi tness.com/gyms/2194/ Cottage-Grove-OR-97424/ Fitness Centers Shoppe Free Rein Melanie Stuhlmiller 303 E. Main Street (541) 951-7950 www.shoppefreerein.com Women’s Clothing & Accessories South Valley Consulting, LLC Stephen Lawn 1498 E. Main Street, Suite 103 #206 Biomass Utilization and Technical Consulting Chamber Calendar For more details on the events listed below, visit the Event Calendar on our website at www.cgchamber.com. (Chamber events in bold) * Bingo every Friday night at the American Legion Hall * Downtown Art Walk the last Friday/mo April through October * Farmers Market - Th ursdays, May 2 thru October 31, 2019 * FREE Dementia Support Group – 4 th Wednesday monthly December 1 Gingerbread Workshop 3 History Pub [Partners in History] 6 Oliver! - Opening @ Cottage Th eatre 6-8 Prospectors Holiday Bazaar 6 Winter Watershed Soiree 7 A Christmas Carol 7 Christmas in Cottage Grove 9 Regular City Council Meeting 10 Chamber Ambassadors 11 Gingerbread Workshop 12 Promotions/Events/Tourism Committee 13 Breakfast Club - December 17 Poetry Night! 18 Gingerbread Workshop 19 Business Aft er Hours – Cottage Grove Sentinel 22 Gingerbread Workshop 23 Regular City Council Meeting 24 Jazz Jam at Th e Cottage 25 Christmas Day 25 Training, Education & Membership Committee Meeting 31 Gamesquall! Special Th anks to our 2019 Enhanced Members PLATINUM PLUS Cottage Grove Sentinel GOLD Pacifi c Power SILVER Banner Bank 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 School District Weyerhaeuser
