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“Did a local provide an outstanding dinner recommendation? Were you greeted with smiles and hellos (or at least smiling eyes over a mask)? Was there just overall feel-good energy? These might be some of the random acts of friendliness that earned these towns the highest mentions of “friendly, friendliest, amiable,” and other word associations and related linguistic connections based on Expedia.com traveler reviews from January 2019 to December 2020.” ~ as reported in Expedia.com’s March 15, 2021 article, “Expedia Travelers Rank the USA’s Friendliest Cities of 2021” News from Expedia.com

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Chamber Membership An Investment in Your Business and Our Community!

embership in the chamber is much more than a plaque on the wall, the fulfillment of a sense of civil obligation, or the means to generate new business. Rather, membership represents a commitment to the continued prosperity of Josephine County’s economy. The Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce is the catalyst that enables businesses to accomplish collectively what no one business could do alone. A strong united effort gives a voice to members. Tourism, service, retail and manufacturing each contibute to our business community. Come visit us about joining the Chamber and add your energetic voice to the community.

Chamber of Commerce Contact Information

Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce 1995 NW Vine Street • Grants Pass, OR 97526 Phone: 541.476.7717 Fax: 541.476.9574 GPCOC@grantspasschamber.org • www.grantspasschamber.org

jmolloy@grantspasschamber.org

Linda Bradley Membership & Marketing lbradley@grantspasschamber.org Art Dyer Customer Service Representative adyer@grantspasschamber.org

Board of Directors

CHAIR/ Lawton Lesueur, Midland Empire Ins. CHAIR-ELECT/ Trent Carpenter Southern Oregon Sanitation TREASURER/ Clay Leedy - Wild River Brewing & Pizza PAST CHAIR/ Hugh Griffths - SBDC VICE CHAIR/Daniel Bifano - RE/MAX

Josh Balloch - AllCare Health

Chamber Foundation

David Kinyon - Asante TRMC

Kate Lasky - Josephine Comm. Libraries Juliet Long - RCC Lee Wassink - The Glass Forge Greg Roe - Boy's & Girl's Club RV Angell Webb - First Interstate Bank Nathan Miller - Rentec Direct It’s The C li

very Thursday Morning at 10:30am Chamber Chatter is Sponsored by Evergreen Federal Bank, showcasing events and businesses in our area. Chamber Chatter is Fun and Informative while discussions with the Morning Hosts of KAJO, KLDR and KRRM keep it lively and interesting. Join us at 10:30 am each Thursday Morning to Listen to Chamber Chatter and find out what is happening in our Community for the Weekend. Keep your radio dialed to 94.7 FM, 98.3 FM, 99.7 FM or 1270 AM 10:30-11:00 am on Thursdays.

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Thank You for Your Membership

Visit Us Today!

541-479-0025

509 SE 7th Street, Grants Pass

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Be involved with your Business Community Wednesdays ~ Starts at 8:00 am

April 2021

Business For Breakfast Meeting Time: 8:00

April 7th Primerica

Virtual Meeting-www.GrantsPassChamber.org

April 14th

Alzheimer’s Association

Virtual Meeting-www.GrantsPassChamber.org

April 21st

Online @ 8:00 AM

Arbonne International

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Our Mission is to support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy, and partnerships! Membership Info: 541-956-4102

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From the desk of the President & CEO

Hi Members, Since 1996, your local Chamber of Commerce has professionally operated the North Visitor Center to welcome visitors, promote our community and businesses, assist those relocating, and be a general hub of information. From the early beginnings of Josephine County, the Chamber has been a historical part of our community welcoming newcomers and our guests whether it was downtown or at our current home. Recently, there was a great article published in The Daily Courier that talked about the Chamber of Commerce’ influence on tourism in their early years with their promotion of the “It’s The Climate” sign. The Visitor Center is the first place that welcomes visitors, newcomers, and those looking to relocate to our area. Josephine County is known for being a friendly community that is built and based on relationships. Grants Pass was listed as #17 on Expedia’s list of the “USA’s Friendliest Cities for 2021!”-- We couldn’t agree more! We live in a wonderful community. We annually welcome over 7,500 visitors, answer over 4,000 visitor related phone calls, mail-out visitor packets and relocation packets, and create over 1,000 event packets. We also help thousands of locals that live here. We host the leading community calendar that has over 2 million annual visitors. No matter what the question is, our friendly staff and volunteers are here to assist them. Even during the pandemic shutdown, we transferred calls to our personal cells phones to assist our community. We love being an integral part of the community and look forward to continuing to to help us grow and improve. We have continued to adapt, grow and advocate in our dynamic region since 1924! Thanks for being part of our amazing journey.

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SBDC Welcomes New Director It is an honor to join the team at Rogue Community College Small Business Development Center (RCC SBDC). I look forward to meeting you and the wonderful businesses and members of our dynamic Chamber. For the past 3 years, I worked at the SBDC at Mt. Hood community College in Gresham, where I led a cybersecurity training program to help businesses stay safe from cyber-attacks. During my 30-year career, I’ve worked to support small business and community economic development through service for a regional economic development agency and establishing a city Economic Development department. At the RCC SBDC, we are passionate about helping you whether you are starting a business, growing your business, seeking funding/capital support, or thinking of selling your business. Our free confidential advising is the lifeblood of our services to small business clients. We make every effort to listen to you and your needs and questions. You can sign up for confidential advising and learn more about our services by contacting us in one of these ways. Our offices remain closed, but we offer telephone and zoom appointments. Call us at 541-956-7494 or e mail us at sbdc@roguecc.edu. Check out our services and team at: https://sbdc.roguecc.edu/

Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce ~ www.grantspasschamber.org

My BookStore has been in business for 17 years in the same location with the same owner, LeslieAnn Leen. We pride ourselves on quality used books acquired by trade-ins (10 at a time), estate sales and donations. We have in store 150,000 used books. We can order books online if we do not have available. We look for used booksellers as a service to our customers to keep prices affordable. We found our niche by keeping prices under on-line stores. We keep series of books by popular authors in stock as we know that once you are hooked on an author, you want to read all of their books. We have all categories of books to reach any type of reader, fiction and non-fiction. You can check our Facebook page to see some of the more interesting books we have acquired and pictures of the store through the years. We encourage kids to read and are constantly adding new selections to our children’s section. When Covid-19 hit and the library closed we created a section for kid’s books offering 10/1.00 so parents could come in to pick up affordable reading and educational material for their children. Our bookstore cat, Lili, has now been with us three years and pretty much runs the store. Kids and adults love to meet up with her and say hello. Come say hi to Lili as well as LeslieAnn, and employees Olga and Becky or one of our volunteers. Check us out on Facebook @mybookstoregp

My BookStore

www.mybookstoreandexchange.com 914 Rogue River Hwy Grants Pass, Oregon 97527 541-479-6008

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Boatnik

For the many of you asking, we hear you. “Is Boatnik happening this year?” The answer is yes. We are fully planning the event as if it is going to happen. BUT, there are permits that are out of our control that allow us to run many pieces of our event. There will be a lot more information to come in early May from state officials as to whether or not our permits will be approved. In the meantime, we are excited to announce the theme for this year’s event!!!

Visit boatnik.com for more information!!!

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Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce ~ www.grantspasschamber.org

Independent Physician Association

Started in 1994, AllCare Independent Physician Association (IPA) is a team of local doctors and providers with the same focus: preventing illness and promoting healthy lifestyles in our communities. We live here. We know you. Together, we are AllCare IPA. Changing healthcare to work for you. AllCareHealth.com/IPA

Introducing our New Provider!

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Rogue River Family Practice offers complete care for a broad range of health conditions.

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Accepting new patients. Call for an appointment. Most insurance is accepted.

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509 E. Main St. Rogue River, OR 97537

541-582-0505

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IPA Member

Healthcare for infants, children & adolescents

Extraordinary Care for Women We listen to you. We care about you. We care for you. 1075 SW Grandview, Ste. 200 Grants Pass, Oregon 97527 womenshealthso.com

541-479-8363 IPA Member

Clinic LLP

Siskiyou Pediatric

Clinic LLP

700 Ramsey Ave., Ste. 204 Grants Pass, Or 97527

(541) 955-5683

Our pediatricians have the gift— the ability to understand kids, listen to parents, and translate it all into the best care. It’s because we simply love children.

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IPA Member

The Young Professionals Network is for young professionals in the target age range of 18-45 who are looking for networking opportunities with other young professionals, connections to the community and business leaders, community engagement, and professional development. The network holds monthly luncheons, quarterly socials, and community service projects.

Asante, Midland Empire Insurance, First Interstate Bank, Logan Design, Jim Sigel Automotive, Hampton Inn & Suites, RE/MAX Integrity, and NiceBadge

YPN - “Mental Health HIKE” March 27th

With most days now centered around connecting virtually and mental health issues on the rise, the Young Professionals Network decided to disconnect and get outdoors with a hike at Cathedral Hills! It was a beautiful way to celebrate spring and recharge. Our next event will be our monthly Virtual Luncheon on April 20th featuring Candy Morasch of Arbonne International talking on “Learn more, earn more, do more, give more and be more” If you are interested in learning more our Young Professionals Network and upcoming events, please follow us on Social Media or email contact Christie Swafford 541-226-3101 or email cswafford@grantspasschamber.org The Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals network recognized early on that their purpose was to connect and encourage future business professionals. We are excited to finally announce the creation of an annual scholarship. Funding is through the Josephine County Educational Fund and will be available for students within Josephine County. Applicant criteria and award details will be forthcoming. Please be sure to follow us on Social Media for YPN information and upcoming events. You can also stay connected by subscribing to text alerts by texting “notify gpchamber YPN” to 313131 or receive email alerts by emailing cswafford@ grantspasschamber.org.

Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce ~ www.grantspasschamber.org

Racing on the Rogue is back! Grants Pass Downs is excited to announce it will be hosting 35 days of live horse racing in 2021. Opening day is Monday, May 10, 2021 Post time for the first race is 5:15 pm. The Spring 2021 meet features 19 days of racing at the Josephine County Fairgrounds. The season concludes with a 16 day Fall meet. A limited number of tickets are available online and at the gate. Admission is $6.00 and includes free parking and a program. For more information about our race calendar and tickets, please visit our website http://gpdowns.com.

Our #twilight races are a terrific social event, featuring exciting #racing in a family-friendly environment. Bring your family and friends, pick your winners and with great food and cold one on a warm evening. What could be better?

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Vernal Shifts SFI just hosted our first online hybrid program, “The Formation of the Klamath Mountains Geologic Province” with instructor Chas Rogers! Students enjoyed a digital aerial tour of the impressively diverse geology of our home mountain range. Later this week, students also have an option for a field study session to supplement the online program. Class offerings like this one are new to SFI this spring, but we believe this learning strategy will weather the seasons and changes ahead. Web courses allow access to our programs for people outside the local area, increase contact with schools, and allows students to have “armchair adventures”. We are overjoyed with the excitement about our programming after a year of adjustments and lessons in flexibility. We are stepping into the vernal season with both feet in the future. Still excited about in-person courses? Don’t worry! Plenty of our classes are fully in person this season as well. Please keep up-to-date on our course offerings on our website and social media. Highlights from SnowSchool with LOGOS! Students from Logos Public Charter School in Medford participated in SFI’s SnowSchool this winter. Here’s what students and instructors had to say! • We dug the largest snow pit ever on Mt. Ashland: 238cm deep (almost 8 feet)!! • When asked to describe their favorite part of the day in one word, students responded, “Science, crystals, and determination”- well said kiddos. • It felt great to see kids having a moment of normalcy romping through the snow. Thanks to Mt. Ashland for making SnowSchool possible this winter in spite of COVID! Meanwhile, back at the SFI Campus... Left: SFI staff members Brandi, Morgan, and Lillie posing on machinery as our new water filtration system is installed! It feels great to have a reliable water source. Right: Our volunteer Americorps crew building retaining walls for our brand new bell tents. Our students will be comfortable, dry, and warm for Outdoor School! 12 Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce ~ www.grantspasschamber.org

Note From Our Executive Director Here at SFI we understand the challenge families are facing when weighing the cost of programs that engage children over the summer. It is a priority of mine to eliminate barriers that exist for families of children that need, more than anything, to get outdoors – away from screens – and spend time with their peers. This past year has been the most challenging of our lifetime for the mental health and wellbeing of the youngest among us. We have raised $1200 so far for our youth scholarship campaign; SFI needs your help to reach our goal of $4800! Any amount you donate by April 1 will go directly to support families that need it most. This is your chance to give a child in your community access to the outdoors and continue the legacy of community care and connection to place. With Gratitude, ~Sarah Worthington Meet Our New Adventure Learning Coordinator - Christine Lazina Christine is an east coast transplant who has lived in the Grants Pass area since 2016. Since receiving her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from UNC Chapel Hill, Christine has worked in a variety of landscapes and roles centered around experiencing, sharing, and protecting the outdoors. These roles have included wilderness trek leader, environmental educator, Outdoor School coordinator, and park ranger on the Rogue River. Outside of work, Christine enjoys west coast swing dancing, dabbling in new art mediums, horseback riding, and nerding out over plants. She is very excited to be joining an already amazing team piloting SFI! Volunteer Opportunities Please consider volunteering, you will find meaningful connections and make a difference in our community. All training will be provided when necessary. Siskiyou Field Institute needs volunteers in the following areas: • Host a field course, in exchange for completing a few tasks and hosting the course you will be able to attend for FREE! • Become a volunteer Snowschool instructor at Mount Ashland, sign up to instruct a field group and set out on snowshoes for a fun day of learning! Program runs January to April. • Help with special events and fundraising, help us pull off one of our special events or help with fundraiser mailings over a movie and snacks! • Be a part of a workparty, are you handy, strong, or energetic? Come help pull noxious weeds, implement restoration projects on-site, or help with repair projects! Sign up to volunteer & let us know your interests in the ‘Comments’ box in the form below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/ 1FAIpQLSdI47igLDmyNywYHKHAQXcUnYEEc_2Y7nHdmaOogECAogzSrQ/ viewform

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nancy@grantspasshomes.com

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Visit one of our Grants Pass locations: Downtown, 400 SW Sixth Street, 541.474.1121

Redwood Albertsons, 1690 Allen Creek Road, 541.955.4507

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Ambassadors Celebrate with Sandi’s Candies on her 1 year Anniversary of being the home of BLIND GEORGE’s POPCORN

FREE PPE: We received another shipment of PPE to distribute to small businesses including masks, gloves, sanitizer, and wipes. Please call our office at 541-476-7717 to make arrangements to pick up PPE. To support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy and partnerships!

2021 Fundraising Raffle benefits 15 teams in The Grants Pass American Little League Baseball & Softball division We need your help! We are looking for more items to be donated for the raffle! Currently we have a Traeger Grill that has been donated by a local business and we are asking the community’s help to find more items! If you have items to donate please drop off at Rogue Florists & Gifts located at 328 SW 6th Street. Call the store for any questions at: 541-476-8831

The raffle tickets will be available from purchase April 12th to May 15th, 2021 and the drawing is on 5/22/21. Raffle tickets can be purchased at Rogue Florist & Gifts at 328 SW 6th St, and through the players and coaches of the Grants Pass American Little League. Follow our Facebook page for pop up locations where players will be selling raffle tickets once season starts in April.

GRANTS PASS AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE

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Win a New Traeger Grill

TICKETS AVAILABLE 4/12/21-05/15/21 PURCHASE FROM • PLAYERS & COACHES • LEAGUE OFFICIALS & • ROGUE FLORIST & GIFTS 328 SW 6TH ST

Drawing 05/22 @ Noon Follow our social media:

GRANTS PASS AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL & SOFTBALL

Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce ~ www.grantspasschamber.org

The Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the first ever Lemonade Day! Lemonade Day is a community-wide educational program that provides youth with the opportunity to learn how to start, own and operate their first business…a lemonade stand. Youth are provided with free educational materials through the support of generous local sponsors. They are taught, with the help of a parent, teacher, or mentor, how to set goals, create a product, prepare a budget, seek an investor, choose a location, design a marketing plan, and provide customer service. On Lemonade Day, the young entrepreneurs will open for business in public locations throughout the city. They keep the money they earn and are encouraged to spend some, save some for the future, and share some by giving to a local charity of their choice. For these young entrepreneurs, the experience of setting a goal, creating a business plan, executing their plan, and evaluating their results sparks an explosion of new confidence in their abilities, and for many, a new vision of possibilities for the future. We are looking for businesses and the community to sponsor our youth in this project. Please consider being a sponsor at these levels or give us a call to discuss a customized level of support. Thank you ~ Josie Molloy, 541-956-4101

Sponsor Application Entrepreneur Sponsor • • •

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Education Sponsor

Logo included in Print and Media Marketing Logo on Chamber Website Sponsor Page Mention in social media

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Name included in Print and Media Marketing Name on Chamber Website Sponsor Page Mention in social media Opportunity for 10 kids to go through the program!

Company Name__________________________ Contact______________________________ Address_________________________________City_______________State______Zip______ Phone___________________________________Email_______________________________ Our Sponsor Pledge $_________ Make checks payable to: Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce PO Box 970, Grants Pass, OR 97528 PO Box 970, Grants Pass, OR 97528

www.grantspasschamber.org

541-956-4101

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Basic Benefits for Chamber Members Networking Groups • Forums • Business After Hours • Chamber Committees • PROFILE Magazine Listing • Workshops • Legislative Advocacy • Community Connections and Business Credibility by Association • Certificates of origin • Business advising, publications and community marketing partnerships • Job Postings • Economic development assistance

Bronze

Silver

275.00

525.00

1,025.00

Platinum 3,025.00

Basic Benefits, plus*:

Website: Membership Website Portal

Business Directory Listing Page

Logo with Listing

Additional Category Listing

90 day Website Standard Ad

Limited to businesses with 7 or less FTE and non-profit organizations

Diamond

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Basic Benefits, plus*: Website: Membership Website Portal Logo with Listing 2 Additional Category Listings “Chamber News”Newsletter Ad 1/4 Page Size Chamber Website Standard Ad Concerts In The Park Sponsorship Business Tools: Two free uses of Boardroom

2 Forum Tickets 2 Chamber Banquet Tickets

Legacy

7,500.00

Over $14,000 in Value Basic Benefits, plus*: Website: Major Sponsor Logo and Banner Ad Membership Website Portal 2 Additional Category Listings “Chamber News”Newsletter Ad 1/4 Page Size and Major Sponsor “PROFILE” Magazine Major Sponsor Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities All Major Event Recognition- plus, (8) Chamber Banquet Tickets

Multiple Business Listings

(4) Forum Tickets

Events: (8) Chamber Banquet Tickets (3) Forum Tickets *Customizable to fit your Business Needs

Logo with Listing 2 Additional Category Listings “Chamber News” Newsletter Ad 1/4 Page Size AND Chamber Website Standard Ad One Month Featured in E-Newsletter Concerts In The Park Sponsorship Business Tools: Two Free uses of Chamber Boardroom One Additional Business Listing Events: (4) Chamber Banquet Tickets (3) Forum Tickets

Weekly E-newsletter Sponsor

Complimentary relocation and visitor packet inserts E-Newsletter Sponsor

Gold

Exclusive Updates from Chamber President & CEO Annual Recognition Event Exclusive for Legacy Partners Business Tools: Free use of Boardroom(when Avail) Complimentary relocation and visitor packet inserts

Why Join?

Your Chamber provides a strong and effective voice to influence change that creates economic vitality. The Chamber also maintains effective relationships with elected representatives and staff at the local, state and federal levels, ensuring that the interest of business are represesented. Your investment alllows us to operate and represent our community and businesses!

Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce ~ www.grantspasschamber.org

Advertising Options Advertising with the Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce is a great avenue to reach the business community and their connections. Our network reaches a extensive audience

provide the greatest exposure possible. Please contact Linda Bradley to create your individual plan. lbradley@grantspasschamber.org • 541-956-4102

Website Premiere Ad Static -Home Page Top (only 1 available) - $3000/yr All-Site Banner Ad - $2500 [7.5” x 2” / 1200 px-x-300 px] Small Banner Ad - $1600 [4” x 1” - 600 px-x-150 px] Standard Ad - $1200 [ 3.5” x 2” - 300 px-x-120 px Featured Static Ad (Left Column only 1 available) - Directory & Event Calendar Pages - $2500 Major Sponsor Logo Carousel and Small Banner Ad [Incl. Legacy Level only][100 px-x-100 px]

Newsletter 1/8 Page - $950 [Business Card 3.5’x 2’] 1/4 Page - $1200 [4”w x 5”h] 1/2 Page - $1600 [7.5”w x 5”h] Full Page - $2200 [7.5” wx 10”h]

(Annual Rates shown, Monthly and Quarterly Rates available)

Sponsorships Weekly E-News $100/week - [13 week minimum] Concerts in the Park Young Professionals Network Lemonade Day Awards Banquet Wine Stroll TapWalk Special Programs

Program Sponsors Kiosk Program PROFILE Magazine Advertising City/County Map Advertising Relocation Packet Brochure packs

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The Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce encourages you to support your local businesses. After the impacts and restrictions due to COVID, our small businesses are suffering. As a consumer you can help our small businesess in multiple ways by shopping local, sharing their social media posts, writing a positive review, and telling your friends and family the great experiences you have had with your favorite stores. We are in this together! Support local! Shop, eat, spend and enjoy locally! To support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy and partnerships!

Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members Chuck’s Equipment Repair

Val’s Ice Cream LLC

Chuck’s Equipment Repair

Val’s Ice Cream LLC

695 SE J St, Grants Pass (541) 660-2926 Chuck Kline Email: ckline1954@gmail.com Category: Heavy Equipment/Truck Repair Description: I have done this kind of work for over 30 years and started my own business in 2008. We are located at 695 SE J Street. corner of Mill and J. We have a shop that performs all repairs on heavy equipment and trucks. All repairs include, engine, drive train, brakes, electrical, hydraulics, welding, and fabrication.

Grants Pass (541) 973-4723 Valerie Blackwood Email: ValsIceCream@gmail.com Website: Facebook/ValsIceCream Category: Restaurant Description: Since 2018 Val’s Ice Cream of Grants Pass has been trav-

eling all the local neighborhoods. Valerie has nine grandkids who love to help her and her drivers. With over 35 varieties there are plenty of choices. If you have an event, a school, birthdays, and creative ideas give us a call. We have a great selection of novelty ice cream bars...driving through your neighborhood... just listen for the music.

Rogue Retreat

Ziply Fiber

Rogue Retreat

Ziply Fiber

711 E Main Street #25, Medford (541) 499-0880 Matt Vorderstrasse Email: Matt@RogueRetreat.com Website: www.RogueRetreat.com Category: non-profit Description:

Started in 1998, in 2006 Rogue Retreat revised its mission to primarily address the growing homeless epidemic in Southern Oregon through providing housing and relationship-based case management that helps participants overcome the barriers that keep them from obtaining housing and becoming self-sufficient. The State of Oregon granted Rogue Retreat two large grants in 2009 that provided 19 apartments and case management funding thus making Rogue Retreat a Permanent Supportive Housing Program for the homeless. Since 2010, Rogue Retreat has expanded to overseeing 44 apartments, women’s and men’s recovery homes, the Kelly Shelter (the first year-round “low barrier” shelter in Southern Oregon), Hope Village (the first tiny house village in Southern Oregon) in Medford, Urban Campground (the first urban campground in Southern Oregon), three social enterprises (i.e., Clean Sweep, Hope University, Thrift Shop), and with plans to operate the Foundry Village and a shelter in Grants Pass.

276 La Clair St, Coos Bay (888) 699-4759 Valerie Henson Email: Valerie.Henson@ziply.com Website: www.ZiplyFiber.com Category: Internet Providers Description:

We’re Ziply Fiber. Nice to meet you. The best internet possible starts with fiber optic speeds and reliable connections on a modern network - built by a local company with the capital and drive to see it through. It also means making things simple and easy for you, with super service and pricing that skips the gimmicks. We’re dedicated to bringing fiber to more than one million Northwest homes and businesses, many of which have been underserved for decades. We will accomplish this in your community and throughout the entire region - efficiently and capably, responsibly, and enthusiastically. After all, we’re your neighbors too. If this sounds like a refreshingly great experience, you’ve come to the right place. We’re Ziply, and we’re here to connect you to theChamber things thatof matter most to you. Grants Pass & Josephine County Commerce ~ www.grantspasschamber.org

Thank You for Renewing Your Membership Allstate - Erwin B Ramelb Agency Inc Allstate - Lewis Insurance Agency LLC Arbonne International - Joy Hiler Best Western Grants Pass Inn Big O Spuds Buona Sera Inn Cascade Eyecare Center Don’s Bike Center Edward Jones ~ Greg Bassett Family Nurturing Center Grants Pass Power Equipment, LLC Hampton Inn & Suites Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. Magazine Exchange Inc. MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. Move2Oregon.com New Hope Nursery Primerica - Jeff Voigt Red Hott Promos Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews Redwood Hyperion Suites Redwood Terrace Assisted Living Rentec Direct Robco, Inc. Rogue Solutions Accounting Roley’s Pacific Supply Shops and Lofts at 6 & G Southern Oregon Credit Service, Inc. Southern Oregon Sanitation Star Body Works The Twisted Cork Travelodge Youth 71Five Ministries Zonta Club of Grants Pass

MONTHLY UPCOMING EVENTS Greeters Networking Meeting (Currently Virtual)

Every Wednesday - 8:00 am Government Affairs Committee

1st Monday - 8:00 am Young Professionals Network Committee

2nd Monday - 8:00 am Business Retention & Expansion Committee

2nd Tuesday - 8:00 am Chamber Board Meeting

2nd Thursday - 8:00 am •••

Tuesday, April 20th - YPN Virtual Luncheon Monday, April 26th - Rural Fire Dist. Forum Wednesday, April 28th - Public Safety Levy Forum

To support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy and partnerships!

Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce ~ www.grantspasschamber.org