Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter: April 2023

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What is National Small Business Week (NSBW)?

Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.

More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.

As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness.

Learn more about how the US SBA can assist you in growing your business by connecting with our local Small Business Development Center.

Http://roguecc.edu/sbdc

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

Chamber Membership

An Investment in Your Business and Our Community!

Membership 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.

Staff

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

Josie Molloy President/CEO jmolloy@grantspasschamber.org

GPCOC@grantspasschamber.org • www.grantspasschamber.org

Executive Board of Directors

CHAIR/ Daniel Bifano - RE/MAX

Art Dyer Customer Service Representative adyer@grantspasschamber.org

Christie Swafford Programs & Events cswafford@grantspasschamber.org

Brittni Biller Membership & Business Dev. bbiller@grantspasschamber.org

Karen Henningsen Accounting accounting@grantspasschamber.org

CHAIR ELECT/Kate LaskyJosephine Community Libraries

VICE CHAIR/ Alan Meyer - Pacific Power

TREASURER/ Clay LeedyWild River Brewing & Pizza

PAST CHAIR/ Trent CarpenterSouthern Oregon Sanitation

Chamber Foundation

Lowell Gibson - Chair; NiceBadge/RS

Jodi Wainwright,- Vice Chair; Jodi the Author

Rebecca Stoltz- Director; JCLF - Secretary

Greg Roe - Director; B&GCRV - Treasurer

Lawton Lesueur - Director; Mid.Emp.Ins.

Roy Lindsay- Director

Every Thursday Morning at 10:30 am 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.

Board of Directors

Win Howard - Asante TRMC

Kelsy Ausland - Ausland Group

Jeff Javelona - Old Town Mail House

Juliet Long - RCC

Lee Wassink - The Glass Forge

Greg Roe - Boy's & Girl's Club RV

Meghan Boehm - So. Ore. Aspire

Nathan Miller - Rentec Direct

Lawton Lesueur-Midland Empire Ins.

Donnie Garnett - People’s Bank

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It’s The Climate ’tI s hT e River ® Sponsored By: This Month on Chamber Chatter: • Vista 222 • Revolution Benefits Group • • BBSI • Fort Vannoy Farms •
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Business For Breakfast ~ Greeter’s Meeting

Meeting Time: 8:00

April 5th

Fruitdale Grange

Fruitdale Grange • 1440 Parkdale Drive

April 12th

Club Northwest 2160 NW Vine Street

Wednesdays 8:00 AM

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

April 19th

Soroptimist

Fruitdale Grange • 1440 Parkdale Drive

April 26th

SO Aspire 1465 NW 7th Street

Learning with The Library

Coaching Essentials for Managers

by Sara Canaday

Library Resources to help Grow your Business!

Like many other leadership skills, coaching is one you can hone and perfect with the right information and tools-and Coaching Essentials for Managers provides exactly that. Filled with colored illustrations, self-assessments, real-world scenarios, essential takeaways, and practical exercises to reinforce learning, you will walk away feeling fully prepared to coach your employees and inspire them to do their best, most engaged work. Sign up for an instant online library card today at: josephinelibrary.org/library-cards.

Library Branches: Grants Pass, Illinois Valley, Williams, & Wolf Creek. For more information visit, josephinelibrary.org or Email info@josephinelibrary.org

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Your Chamber of Commerce has had a very successful and engaged March! And we still have a lot more coming up in April.

This month we welcomed 12 new members, hosted a downtown tour, Young Professional Network Social, Ambassador Bunco fundraising event, Legislative calls with our representatives, visited numerous members, and toured new facilities. We also had a very important roundtable discussion regarding funding options for Public Safety. This is an ongoing discussion. While all of these are going on, we are still working on many important issues for our community that don’t get publicized a lot. Some of the topics we have been focusing on include Childcare, Workforce Housing and a Qualified Workforce.

This month I would like to share efforts around Childcare. Childcare was hit hard during the pandemic. Finding staff let alone is a huge issue in this industry. Soon we will be releasing the data captured from our Business Retention & Expansion survey that amplifies the need of quality childcare for our workforce.

The last two months we have been working directly with childcare providers for grant requests in partnership with Representative Lily Morgan. Funding is needed to continue to expand childcare. We will continue to work directly with childcare providers and continue to share grants, funds and opportunities to help our childcare facilities. During COVID, we also worked with a group of partners to help share the message on how to find childcare and other promotion efforts.

The Chamber is one of the first places people call when they are relocating so we make sure we are providing accurate and reliable information and a huge request we get is around childcare! We will continue to monitor this industry and be involved.

This is where the Chamber makes a strong difference through advocacy, promotion, and connections. Your Chamber continues to work on these crucial pieces to our businesses including Childcare, Workforce housing, and a Qualified Workforce.

We appreciate all of our Chamber Members and definitely want to emphasize we are here to help, so please reach out to us when you need resources and one-to-one connections.

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Ferguson Fabrication LLC

Ferguson Fabrication LLC was born in owners Bill and Kerry Ferguson’s garage in 1995. Bill’s background was working in the Mill industry doing material and air handling. He worked for this company for seven years and worked his way up to foreman, working long hours. Then, yearning for more family time, Bill and Kerry decided to start their own business closer to home. Their vision was to create a company that would express their creative side using metal as their medium. Since then, Ferguson Fabrication has grown to employ most of the Ferguson family along with others and has maintained a standard of excellence that has earned them the title of one of the elite fabrication shops on the west coast.

Throughout the last twenty-seven years they have been in business, many projects have made them proud; some highlights are the Taprock/Hellgate ramps and railings, the restaurant’s deck railing,

and the tree sculpture over the bar. Other notable projects include the Grants Pass High School sculpture and the rooftop architectural trellis for The One Building in Medford. However, they do more than grand commercial custom projects. Their diversified shop ranges in projects from Grand Vineyard Entries, Residential/Commercial Gate and Automation, Structural Steel, Production Fabrication, and Residential/ Commercial architecture, as well as powder coating, ceramic coating, and media blasting.

Bill and Kerry Ferguson’s reputation in this community is essential to them and has been maintained by their commitment to high-quality control standards and continued employee education. They are excited for the company’s future as they prepare to pass their legacy on to Joseph and his wife, Shelby Ferguson, and watch them expand their business and lead the next generation of tradesmen and women in our community.

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Ferguson Fabrication LLC www.FergusonFabrication.com • 541-471-9220 100 Galice Road, Merlin, Oregon 97532

The Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Grants Pass are working with Energy Trust of Oregon to bring energy savings to our communities.

B R IGHTER BUSINESS, B I G SAVINGS

We are working with Energy Trust of Oregon to help small businesses and non-profit organizations in our community save money and energy by providing free LED lighting upgrades.

Is this offer for you?

BENEFITS OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT LIGHTING

• Reduces energy use, so you can save on utility bills and decrease monthly operating costs

• Improves lighting quality and consistency, resulting in brighter, safer spaces for your employees and the people you serve

• Decreases maintenance costs and time spent on frequent replacements or repairs

Your business or organization is eligible if it is:

• Located in Oregon in an existing commercial building, multifamily property, or industrial facility and served by Portland General Electric or Pacific Power And

• You have less than 20 employees Or

• Your business space is less than 20,000 sq. ft. (includes all buildings on site) Or

• You are a community organization that provides free or reduced-cost food, housing, health, economic or social services, or a religious center/place of worship

Call 1.800.326.2917 or email lighting@energytrust.org to confirm your eligibility. Energy Trust can also discuss other special offers for small businesses you may be eligible for. If you lease your space, let Energy Trust know and they can help share this information with your property manager.

Examples of qualifying types of businesses, non-profits and buildings that can qualify include stores and commercial businesses, restaurants, offices, service stations, motels, food banks, social and community services organizations and buildings, churches/houses of worship or faith, clinics, and many others. Also, industrial facilities and the common areas of multifamily/apartment properties may qualify. We especially want to encourage participation from those enterprises, organizations and buildings that can most benefit from electric bill savings through these lighting upgrades. Energy Trust will ID schedule with you to conduct an onsite review for eligible lighting upgrades. And the lighting installer contractor will work with your schedule and clean up afterward - ALL at no outof-pocket cost to you. Connect with us to confirm your eligibility.

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N O -C O S T LIG H T IN G UPGR ADES F OR SMALL BUSINESSES A N D C OMMUNI T Y O RGA N IZ ATION S

Started in 1994, AllCare Independent Physician Association (IPA) is a team of local doctors and providers with one 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

Debbie was raised in the Colorado Rockies, and moved to Grants Pass in high school.

After graduating from Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU, 1988), Debbie worked as a traveling nurse (RN) for six years. Through her travels, she gained unique skills working in newborn intensive care units (NICU) across the country.

In 1996, Debbie obtained her women’s health care, and family nurse practitioner degrees from OHSU. She worked in Barrow, Alaska, then returned to southern Oregon to raise her family.

Debbie is proud to call Grants Pass home, and enjoys the rural lifestyle of scenic southern Oregon. She looks forward to continuing to provide primary health care to families at NorthWest Family Practice.

We support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy and partnerships! 9 New Patients Welcome New address: 1600 NW 6th Street North Suite Grants Pass, OR 97526 (541) 916-5500 northwestfamilypractice.com NorthWest Family Practice is dedicated to working with you to meet the comprehensive health care needs of you, and your family. Our goal is to provide outstanding care to the residents of Josephine County, and the surrounding areas.
OUR NEW PROVIDER
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Your Chamber works every day to make our community a place where businesses can grow and prosper, where people want to raise their families and tourists want to visit.

To meet this mission, the Chamber’s organizational structure includes specific committees to create a strong economy and business climate. As a member based nonprofit organization, it allows members and businesses to help drive the focus of the Chamber of Commerce and meet the needs of our business community.

By including our members in the discussion, the Chamber is the center of our community and is able to adapt as needed. That is one reason why we are celebrating 99 years!

We are the voice of our business community due to your participation and engagement. Chamber Committees are one way that you can participate in shaping, developing and supporting our community. If you are interested in joining a committee, fill out a committee application to start the process.

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Ambassadors

Chair- Deni Major, Legal Shield Independent Associate

The Ambassadors are the oldest and largest standing committee. Ambassadors are the public relations arm of the organization that works for business and community interests in Josephine County.

This fun group of business representatives dedicate themselves to serving the entire Chamber membership by promoting the Chamber’s message and mission to fellow business professionals within our community.

Business Retention & Expansion

Chair- Lowell Gibson, Nicebadge

The purpose of BR&E is to help existing local businesses grow, expand and overcome obstacles. Formal face-to-face business surveys are conducted every three years to gather vital information to provide assistance to local companies. After the survey the chamber implements symposiums, forums and classes to help in the areas that businesses need at that current time. They also engage with City Council, County Commissioners and government agencies to relay important concerns from the business community.

Government Affairs

Co ChairsKate Lasky, Josephine Community Library District & David Kinyon, Asante TRMC

This committee is the advocacy arm of the Chamber. They identify, evaluate, and recommend positions to the Board of Directors on national, state, and local governmental political issues and opportunities that will impact the business community and economy in Josephine County. The committee also promotes community awareness, engagement and education on issues impacting the community through forums and other resources. The committee is bipartisan and covers what is in the best interest of businesses.

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Finance Committee

Chair- Clay Leedy, Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co.

This committee reviews monthly financials and help create the annual budget. They serve as an advisory committee for all financial guidance. As a 501c6, this is an important step for monitoring and financial stability

Lemonade Day

Chair- Greg Roe, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley

Lemonade Day is a fun, experiential program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their very own business - a lemonade stand. Youth have the opportunity to experience entrepreneurship by setting up their business during our community-wide Lemonade Day in August. The Chamber continues to branch out to work with all ages in our community to develop our future leaders.

Young Professional Network

Chair- Jessie Sigel Dean, Jim Sigel Automotive Center

This group is for young professionals in the target age range of 2145 who are looking for networking opportunities with other young professionals, connections to the community and business leaders, community engagement, and professional development. YPN holds monthly luncheons, professional development & quarterly socials. They also organize an annual community service project. This group is creating the next generation of business and community leaders.

Speakers Bureau

(Our newest committee still forming) - JOIN NOW!

The Speakers Bureau helps find and market knowledgeable and effective speakers who are members of Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce. Speaking topics including business development, communication, health and wellness, marketing, motivation, and more.

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Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce ~ www.grantspasschamber.org 14 541.507.1960 STORAGE ISN’T JUST ABOUT THE PRICE . . . It’s About  Access  Accessibility  Convenience  Features & Benefits  Friendly Customer Service  Safety  Storage Space Types
We support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy and partnerships! 15 It’s The Climate s’tI hT e River ® GRANTS PASS & JOSEPHINECOUNTY CHAMBER O F C O ECREMM Cate Battles’ New Mural Ticor Title Building Remodel DOWNTOWN TOUR 2023
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June 13th, 20th, 27th

July 11th, 18th

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

Throughout the course of the program, these young entrepreneurs learn how to start, own and operate their own business- a lemonade stand.

This is an annual event for the Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber continues to branch out to work with all ages in our community to develop our future leaders.

This event would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors and community partners.

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Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members

Blooms Flower Shop

Blooms Flower Shop

331 NE 6th, Grants Pass, OR 97526 (541) 916-2606

Brandie Chandler

Email: brandiechandler@gmail.com

Website: www.bloomsflowershop.com

Category: Florists/Gifts

Description:

Welcome to Blooms Flower Shop, where we deliver joy by the bunch!

We’re a full-service local florist located in Grants Pass, OR that is family-owned and operated.

Our staff is ready to assist you with placing orders for local delivery or anywhere in the world.

ALSCO

ALSCO

980 Ellen Ave., Medford, OR 97501 (541) 779-3711

Michael James

Website: www.alsco.com

Category: Linen & Facility Services

Description:

ALSCO | Linen & Facility Services

Alsco has been an industry pioneer since 1889. Our company is responsible for creating and shaping many of the industry standards everyone follows.

We blazed the trail for the laundering and delivery of ready-to-wear uniforms, starting with aprons and then moving on to every type of workwear application imaginable.

We also invented the continuous roll towel dispenser and pioneered the use of on-site garment lockers.

Si Casa Flores Mexican Restaurant

Si Casa Flores Mexican Restaurant

202 NE Beacon Dr., Grants Pass, OR 97526 (541) 956-9254

Emmanuel Flores

Email: sicasaflores01@gmail.com

Website: Sicasaflorescorp.com

Category: Restaurants

Description:

We specialize in authentic Mexican food, great service and a great atmosphere.

Si Casa Xpress - Union Ave

Si Casa Xpress

502 Union Ave Grants Pass, OR 97526 (41) 295-8596

Emmanuel Flores

Email: sicasaflores01@gmail.com

Website: Sicasaflorescorp.com

Category: Restaurants

Description:

We specialize in fresh authentic Mexican food on the go!

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Asian Fix

Asian Fix

550 Redwood Hwy., Grants Pass, OR 97527

(541) 916-4768

Emmanuel Flores

Email: sicasaflores01@gmail.com

Website: www.Sicasaflorescorp.com

Category: Restaurants

Description: Drive thru Teriyaki house. Fresh ingredients, homemade sauces, everything made from scratch.

Taqueria Mexico

Taqueria Mexico

137 SE H Street

Grants Pass, OR 97526

(541) 471-1255

Emmanuel Flores

Email: sicasaflores01@gmail.com

Website: www.Sicasaflorescorp.com

Category: Restaurants

Description:

We specialize in authentic Mexican food, great service and a great atmosphere.

SL Records Managment, Inc.

SL Records Management, Inc.

Grants Pass, OR 97526

(562) 413-0001

Susan Robison

Email: Susanr@5050e.com

Website: www.HelpfulSusan.com

Category: Legal Services

Description: Mobile Paralegal & Notary Public. I can assist with transfer of real or personal property or just questions. I’m a retired escrow officer of 38 years. I can also do some light bookkeeping.

Si Casa Express - F Street

Si Casa Express - F Street

401 NE F Street

Grants Pass, OR 97526 (541)504-1041

Emmanuel Flores

Email: sicasaflores01@gmail.com

Website: Sicasaflorescorp.com

Category: Restaurants

Description:

We specialize in fresh authentic Mexican food on the go!

Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce ~ www.grantspasschamber.org 18 Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members

Tekmanagement Inc.

Tekmanagement Inc.

800 O’Hare Parkway

Medford, OR 97504

(541) 779-4777

Mario Guerra

Email: mariog@tekmanagement.com

Website: www.tekmanagement.com

Category: Computer Network and Hardware Support

Description:

Tekmanagement’s mission is to work alongside businesses to provide secure IT support and infrastructure so that business owners and employees don’t have to worry about their technology.

With a footprint that’s Southern Oregon centric and a good-neighbor motto that’s undeniably local, Tekmanagement keeps both innovation and customer care top of mind.

Cloud 9 Consulting

Cloud 9 Consulting

Grants Pass, OR 97528

(541) 450-4156

Ian Cox

Email: hypergnosis@gmail.com

Website: Cloud9 Consulting

Description:

Education and consulting to increase Profitability

Imagine That Creative Children’s Cntr llc

Imagine That...Creative Children’s Center llc

Grants Pass, OR 97526

541-226-5406

Michelle Gallas

Email: dmichellegallas@gmail.com

Website: www. imaginethatcenters.com

Category: Childcare/Education/Consulting

Description:

“Where Children Are Inspired” In four locations in Southern Oregon, we offer quality childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.

NW Payment Solutions

NW

Payment Solutions

4400 NE 7th Ave Suite 25 Vancouver, WA 98662 (833) 697-7287

Jeffrey Sholz

Email: jeff@nwpaymentsolution.com

Website: www.NWPaymentSolution.com

Category: Credit Card Processing Services

Description:

Merchant Services. Our focus is on delivering reliable and secure payment solutions which will help your business to become more profitable.

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Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members

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, Banner Bank, NiceBadge

First Interstate Bank, Logan Design, Midland Empire Ins., Weekend Beer Co., People’s Bank of Commerce, Jim Sigel Automotive, Hampton Inn & Suites, and RE/MAX Integrity-Bifano Home Team

Our YPN Quarterly Social at Climate City Brewing had a stellar turnout with quite a few new faces! Businesses represented ranged from real estate, financial consulting, solar, insurance, fishing guides, all the way to the food service industry. These events are a fun way to network and create strong lasting partnerships. This community landmark is full of historical features with modern touches, a tasteful mix that lends to the versatility and charm. Climate City definately lives up to their motto “Great FOOD, EXCEPTIONAL Beer!”

Thank you to Steve the brewer, the brewery tours were very informative. We look forward to hosting many more events at this location. Shout out to Nick Alexander Films for capturing this great night!

Our next event will be our Monthly Luncheon on Tuesday, April 18th, 11:45am-1:00pm at Hampton Inn & Suites featuring Giff Gates of Gates Home Furnishing as our special presenter. This event is FREE and registration is required https://grantspasschamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/43050

To learn more about the Young Professionals Network, please email Christie Swafford at cswafford@grantspasschamber.org. Follow us on social media or sign up for text alerts by texting GPYPN to 71441

Chamber of Commerce Text Messaging Program

General Messages - Text GPJC to 71441

To join the YPN group - Text GPYPN to 71441

To join the Greeters groupText GREETERS to 71441

To join the Merchant groupText MERCHANT to 71441

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Elegance Antiques

First Interstate Bank - South Branch

Giannelli’s A Taste of Italy

Gospel Rescue Mission

Grants Pass Downs

Grants Pass Family YMCA

Grants Pass Power Equipment, LLC

Grants Pass Water Laboratory/ Backflow Testing

Ham’s Body Shop

Lewis Power Equipment

LOGOS Public Charter School

LS Networks

Magazine Exchange Inc.

Motel Del Rogue

NAMI Southern Oregon

Pacific Living Centers South LLC

Pregnancy Care Center of Grants Pass

Primerica - Jeff Voigt

RCC Small Business Development Center

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews

Redwood Hyperion Suites

Robco, Inc.

Rogue Plaza ~ 777 Bldg

Southern Oregon Compost LLC

Southern Oregon Credit Service, Inc.

Star Body Works

Super 8 Grants Pass

The Twisted Cork

Travelodge

Weekend Beer Company

Wine Hopper Tours

MONTHLY UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

Greeters- “Business for Breakfast”

Every Wednesday - 8:00 am

Connect w/Enews & Calendar for Locations

Government Affairs Committee

1st Monday - 9:00 am

Young Professionals Network Committee (YPN)

2nd Monday - 12:00 noon

Business Retention & Expansion Committee

2nd Tuesday - 8:00 am

Chamber Board Meeting

2nd Thursday - 8:00 am

Ambassador Committe Meeting

1st Wednesday - 7:00 am

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First Friday “Alive at Five” ~ DOWNTOWN Grants Pass~ Friday, April 7th, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM YPN Monthly Luncheon; Tuesday, April 18th, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

Platinum Sponsors

The Wine Stroll is the Rogue Valley’s premiere wine event held in beautiful Downtown Historic Grants Pass within local businesses. Participants stroll from location to location sampling amazing wine and delicious food.

Ticket pricing: $40 Pre-Sale

$45 Day-of

Purchase ONLINE or at the Chamber O ce at 1995 NW Vine Street

Buy Tickets ONLINE at: www.GrantsPassChamber.org

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B R IGHTER BUSINESS, B I G SAVINGS

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pages 8-23

Learning with The Library

3min
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Chamber Membership

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