Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter: February 2024

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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 • GPCOC@grantspasschamber.org www.grantspasschamber.org

Staff

Executive Board of Directors CHAIR/Kate Lasky -

Josie Molloy President/CEO

Josephine Community Libraries

jmolloy@grantspasschamber.org

Christie Swafford Programs & Events cswafford@grantspasschamber.org Brittni Biller Membership & Business Dev. bbiller@grantspasschamber.org

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Karen Henningsen Accounting accounting@grantspasschamber.org

Board of Directors

Clay Leedy Wild River Brewing & Pizza

CHAIR ELECT/ Alan Meyer - Pacific Power

Mark Stutzman - Farmer’s Bldg Supply

VICE CHAIR/ Donnie Garnett - People’s Bank

Kelsy Ausland - Ausland Group

TREASURER/ Meghan Boehm - So. OR Aspire Jeff Javelona - Old Town Mail House PAST CHAIR/ Trent Carpenter Juliet Long - RCC Southern Oregon Sanitation Lee Wassink - The Glass Forge

Chamber Foundation

Lowell Gibson - Chair; NiceBadge Roy Lindsay - Vice Chair Rebecca Stoltz- Director; JCLF - Secretary Greg Roe - Director; B&GCRV - Treasurer Lawton Lesueur - Director; Mid.Emp.Ins. Terri Wiley- Director; Evergreen Fed Bank Hyla Lipson- Director, GP Museum of Art

very 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.

Brian Bouteller - Gospel Rescue Mission Nathan Miller - Rentec Direct Kevin Gill- Clouser Drilling Co. Tiffany Johnson - RE/MAX Terri Wiley - Evergreen Fed Bank

Sponsored By: This Month on Chamber Chatter:

• Mama Gaia Yoga & Wellness • TMTBSI • Evergreen Bank • • First Crush • Food Studio •

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he last few months we have been piecing together the Chamber’s 100+ years of history. It has been fun to see the long list of individuals and businesses involved with the organization.

As we are less than a month away from the Awards Banquet, we are excited to celebrate the big milestone and share some pictures and history while honoring the award recipients. The event is sold out with a record 400 attendees!

While we were sorting through old newspaper articles, we found an article from April 1990 with Dave Thomason, the Chamber of Commerce Board President at that time. The article focused on the Chamber becoming a strong voice for our businesses. It was in 1989 that the Chamber created the Legislative Affairs Committee, now named the Government Affairs Committee. This was a very important step for the Chamber that has continued to increase in committee size and impact.

Our Government Affairs Committee is very strong and actively addressing the Public Safety Funding options presented by the City Administration and City Council as a general sales tax of 1.5% in combination with a $12 monthly utility fee. Last year the Chamber of Commerce came out in opposition to a sales tax and any other tax that would burden our business community. This is an ongoing discussion with City Council to relay the concerns from the business community.

The Chamber Government Affairs Committee also actively participates in the Legislative Session meeting with our local state representatives in bi-weekly sessions addressing upcoming legislation that will impact businesses. For example, right now we are working with Representative Christine Goodwin collecting testimonials on the impact of “Paid Leave Oregon.” The Oregon Legislative short session begins on February 5th, so we are already gearing up to be prepared for upcoming bills.

Advocacy has become a major focus of the Chamber of Commerce since 1989 when the Legislative Affairs Committee was first conceived by the Chamber Board and Past Chair, Dave Thomason –Congratulations on starting the Advocacy efforts of the Chamber on a firm foundation.

We also want to wish Dave Thomason a happy retirement! Thanks for all you have done to support the business community and Chamber of Commerce.

We have so much to celebrate in our history, we are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Awards Banquet on February 23rd!

Photo Credit: c1910. Courtesy Oregon Hist. Soc. Research Lib., 59131 We support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy and partnerships!

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Be involved with your Business Community Wednesdays ~ Starts at 8:00 am • Doors Open @ 7:45 for Networking

February 2024

Business For Breakfast ~ Greeter’s Meeting Meeting Time: 8:00

Feb 7th

Grip’N Grub

Steam Distillery • 505 SW G Street

Feb 14th

Evergreen Bank

Evergreen Bear Hotel • 2101 NE Spaulding Ave.

Feb 21st

Options for Education The Hivve • 164 SE G Street

Feb 28th

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

New Hope Christian School 5961 New Hope Road

Greeters is a powerful networking group where you can interact with an average of 75 business professionals on a weekly basis.

Non-Members are invited to attend up to (3) times as a guest. Doors open at 7:45am. The Chamber Ambassadors collect $1.00 and a business card at the door. Refreshments are provided . The meeting commences promptly at 8:00 AM. Our host has 5 minutes to showcase their business/organization. Emcee’s review the meeting rules and begin introductions from business cards.

When introduced you have 30 seconds to share your information. ~ We look forward to meeting you!

Evergreen Federal Bank is pleased to serve you locally and invest in projects that make a positive difference for Southern Oregon.

Located in Grants Pass: Main Branch: 969 SE 6th St. North Branch: 1329 NE 6th St. www.evergreenfederal.bank

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February 2024

Steven Sable STS PRODUCTIONS

RogueValleyShakespeare.com

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Learning with The Library Library Resources to help Grow your Business!

TAX ASSISTANCE AFTERNOONS

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et help filing your 2023 taxes with United Community Action Network (UCAN) at the library. Appointments take place at the Grants Pass library branch and are held from 3 – 7 pm on Thursdays and 1 – 4 pm on Fridays.

To make an appointment, call UCAN at 541-223-9597.

UCAN VITA volunteers will help participants who want to file their own taxes set up a profile with TaxSlayer software to file for free — some computer skills required. Appointments can also be made with an in-person tax preparer to have them file for you — no computer skills necessary. Appointments are for taxpayers who receive basic documents including W-2, Interest, Dividends, 1099-R, 1099-NEC, or Social Security.

A library card is not needed to participate. Yet, if you need to, sign up for an instant online library card today at: josephinelibrary.org/library-cards.

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t Imagine That…Creative Children’s Center, our goal is to provide quality education programs for children six weeks to six years which engage in play-based activities that encourage healthy social and emotional development and cultivate a love of learning.

Our centers are inspired by the Reggio Emilia Philosophy and with the love of outdoor early childhood education. It is our belief that through providing a creative, art based eco-friendly environment, rich in nature-based sensory experiences, young children will explore with curiosity, create with imagination, and become active innovative learners. Children are invited to participate in open-ended experiences that stimulate exploration and creativity.

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Creative Children’s Imagine That…

Center LLC Creative Children’s Centers are offered in three locations in Grants Pass: The Educational Learning Jerome Prairie Elementary School Campus Hidden Valley High School Campus Harmony Site located inside Bethany Presbyterian Church

Center/Admin Office 1209 NE Meier Drive Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 (541)507-1955 (541)472-9688

For facility tours, current openings, and rates, please contact our office at 541.507.1955. Tuition options include private pay, or we partner with Preschool Promise and Oregon Child Development Coalition for free or low-cost tuition for qualifying families.

For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.imaginethatcenters.com/#page Imagine That...Creative Children’s Center is an equal opportunity employer.

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“Safer & Happier Driving” For Precision Alignment & Brakes SuperSteer® Steering & Suspension Kits Roadmaster Suspension Kits Tow Braking Systems 417 SW Henderson Lane - Grants Pass, OR 97527 Ph: 541-479-2882 or 800-245-8309 www.hendersonslineup.com www.supersteersuperstop.com

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Welcome

to the AllCare Medical Group family!

AllCareHealth.com/MountainviewAMG

David Abdun-Nur, MD

Barry Hamann, MD

Jason Pilcher, MD

Richard Williams, MD

Sennie Anderson, FNP

Melissa Snell, DO

Rachel VanderWall, FNP-BC

Kelsey Fyfe, FNP-BC

Laura Marburger, FNP-BC & C

New Patients Welcome Cedarwood

Greater Glendale (541) 832-5400

(541) 291-9830

Illinois Valley

Mountainview (541) 471-2701

(541) 474-6053

124 NW Midland Avenue Grants Pass, OR 97526

101 1st Street Glendale, OR 97442

341 Cottage Park, Suite 1 Cave Junction, OR 97523

741 NE 6th Street Grants Pass, OR 97526

1716 Williams Highway Grants Pass, OR 97527

(541) 476-8859

WellSpring

Serving Southern Oregon’s local communities.

Together, we work to deliver high-quality, patient-centered, and provider-led healthcare to those who live here.

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Building a business in the community? Us too.

Call us to see how Banner’s business solutions can help your business thrive.

Grants Pass North 541-956-6450

Grants Pass South 541-955-4589

bannerbank.com

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541-479-5335 • www.sosanitation.com

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2450 NW Vine Street ❖ Grants Pass, OR 97526 ❖ 541.507.1960 https://www.cascadestoragegrantspass.com

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233 NE B Street. Grants Pass, OR 97526 | 541-474-1040 | wicksemmett.com

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The Southern Oregon Early Learning Hub (SOELS) is focused on increasing family stability and access to child care for families in Jackson and Josephine County who have children under age six.

In Fall of 2022, we conducted a regional early learning system analysis, specifically looking at child care access and affordability.

What we found for ACCESS is that in Josephine County: •17% of children under age two have access to a slot •28% of children ages 3 to 5 have access to a slot A county is considered a child care desert if fewer than 33% of children have access to a slot.

We then looked at AFFORDABILITY: •54% of families in Josephine County with children under age six live below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level and cannot afford child care •These families would qualify for subsidized programs, But there aren’t enough slots:

o 7% of children under age 2 who would qualify actually get a slot;

o 22% of children ages 3 to 5 who would qualify actually get a slot; o Without a subsidized slot, few of these families will have access to child care.

This impacts a parent’s ability to work and a child’s opportunity for a high-quality early learning experience prior to kindergarten.

In Spring 2023, we surveyed our child care workforce. We heard from 213 early educators across Jackson and Josephine Counties: •50% have 5 or more children in their class who experience behaviors that are considered outside of typical preschool behaviors such as injuring peers or teachers; •80% feel that other children in the classroom are being negatively impacted by the behaviors they are witnessing or experiencing; •59% said these escalated behaviors are impacting their desire to do this work This data is a call to action and everyone has a role to play – either through advocacy for more funding or with financial support. The four major areas we are focusing on are: SOELS is contracting with a mental health partner to train child care teachers and interested community members in becoming Qualified Mental Health Associates (QMHA) to provide skills coaching to children in child care programs The goal for Year 1 in Josephine County is 10 QMHA’s Reach out to René Brandon at rene_brandon@soesd.k12.or.us to learn about our strategies to address each of these needs and how you can become a child care champion through advocacy and/or financial support.

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[2022 Business SURVEY in Josephine County]

For each category, we are engaging community partners to launch or expand the following initiatives: Expand Access to Child Care in Rural Communities •Funding start-up costs and subsidize slots for individuals wanting to begin offering Family Child Care in their homes in towns that currently lack licensed care •Funding scholarships for rural community partners collaborating to offer child care within a community-based organization •Wrap around supports from Child Care Resource Network will be available for training, technical assistance, and coaching •RCC and SOU Small Business Development Centers (SBDC’s) are collaborating with us to ensure strong business acumen supports •The goal for Year 1 is to launch at least two new programs at a cost of $44,000 per site, as the seed money needed to launch.

Expand Supply within Existing Child Care Programs •SOELS will be contracting with existing programs to sponsor child care slots within these programs, for families unable to afford child care.

•The goal for Year 1 is to sponsor at least 10 preschool slots and 5 infant/toddler slots at a cost of $140,000 and $90,000 respectively.

Build the Child Care Workforce •In partnership with Rogue Workforce Partnership and WorkSource Rogue Valley, expand paid internship opportunities in child care programs; 150 hours per participant with goal of transitioning to employee o Year 1 goal is to support at least 10 interns at cost of $2,400 per participant; $24,000 total cost.

•RCC is poised to launch Fast Track Program to get teachers qualified in 2-3 terms and assistants qualified in 1 term. o The goal for Year 1 is one teacher cohort serving at least 10 students and three assistant cohorts serving at least 30 students. o Cost for teacher cohort is $25,300 and cost of three assistant cohorts is $51,900.

Increase Supports for Individual Child Needs Within Child Care Programs •Family Nurturing Center has been awarded a contract to skill up Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants to provide support teachers.

•SOESD Autism Team will be collaborating to offer phone hours to support child care workforce.

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Thank You to Farmer’s Building & Garden Supply for Sharpening our Scissors!

Ribbon Cuttings Our Chamber Ambassadors organize Ribbon Cutting Celebrations for a variety of events for Chamber Members!

Contact Brittni to schedule your celebration! bbiller@grantspasschamber.org

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Ambassadors celebrate a successful 2023!

Chamber Mug with Fresh Plant from New Hope Nursery ~ a welcome gift to new members from the Chamber

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings for February Mama Gaia Yoga & Wellness - Feb 2nd Wild River Brewing - New Arcade Opening - Feb 8th Nelly’s Cuban Cafe` - Grand Opening - Feb 17th

The Chamber reflects on a 100 years of history and it’s business roots in the community

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A Special Thank you to the Josephine County Historical Society, the Daily Courier newspaper and other community contributors.

“Commercial center of the famous Rogue River Valley. The land of Orchards, Vineyards and Gardens. Cheap lands open to investors and home seekers. Dairying and stock farms attest rank growth of Clover and Alfalfa. Mild winters -- pleasant summers -- no cyclones -- no blizzards -- fertile soil -- rich productions -- splendid water -- splendid people -- noble orchards -- rich vineyards -- wonderful gardens -- juicy melons -- productive mines -- great forests --superb fruitage -- happy homes. A climate without a parallel, where health can be retained or regained. Come to this land of promise for here is the opportunity of a lifetime. Write to the Secretary of the Commercial Club, Grants Pass, Oregon.” ~ from the illustrated pamphlet produced by the Commercial Club 1908

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Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members Casablanca Coffee & Grill Casablanca Coffee & Grill

Downtown: 412 NW 6th St., Grants Pass Drive Thru: 686 Union Ave, Grants Pass Phone: 541-479-2831 Primary: Andy Baida Email: catering@mycasablancagrill.com Website: mycasablancagrill.com Category: Restaurant Description: Casa starts with the freshest ingredients available.

We are organic whenever possible, you will find no MSG, trans fat, or hydrogenated oils in our cooking. Served in earth friendly containers, we have something for everyone. We customize orders to your specific dietary needs. Keto? Gluten free? Vegan?We make it how you like it. Truly inspired, our story begins with a passion for healthy, delicious food, a love for the restaurant business and friendships that are family.

Rock Steady Rock Steady

Grants Pass Phone: 541-419-6561 Primary: Elyse Douglas Email: rocksteady.music.gigs@gmail.com Website: rock-steady.net Category: Entertainment Description:

Elect Mark Jones Elect Mark Jones

Grants Pass Phone: 541-702-7955 Primary: Mark Jones Email: mark@electmarkjones.com Website: electmarkjones.com Category: Government Description: Mark Jones for County Commissioner 2024. Leadership that prioritizes transparency, accountability, and principled decision making. Committed to leading with honesty, ethics, and a genuine desire to serve Josephine County.

All American City Landscape All American City Landscape Address: Grants Pass Phone: 541-476-6127 Primary: Jack Sutters Email: info@allamericancitylandscape.com Website: https://www.facebook.com/AllAmericanCityLandscaping Category: Landscape Description:

ROCK STEADY is a five We offer a wide range of landscaping services to meet all piece band playing a mix of mostly your needs, including lawn maintenance, tree trimming, hardup-tempo, classic rock, blues & pop scaping, and more. Whether you’re looking to improve the look spanning four decades. All from the of your home or business, we’ve got you covered.

Rogue Valley area of Oregon, this diverse group of musicians came together gradually starting in 2021 and has been performing in the Rogue Valley and as far away as Condon, Oregon for their county fair. Local venues include; Porchfest Grants Pass, Taprock, Eagles Lodge, Elks Lodge, Corvette Bar & Grill, Wild River Pub, and Southern Oregon Corvette Association. THE BAND provides a unique delivery of your favorite tunes performed by a female lead singer with background harmonies. This gives the band a fresh way of presenting your favorite rock songs. The “Rock Steady” sound is like no other rock band in the area! You will love their energetic mix of 16 Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce ~ www.grantspasschamber.org popular songs. GET READY TO DANCE!

Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members Beeler Excavation Beeler Excavation

109 Cumberland Dr., Grants Pass Phone: 541-660-2953 Primary: Dominic Florez Email: info@beelerexcavation.com Website: beelerexcavation.com Category: Contractors & Developers Description:

The Beeler team has been hard at work here in Southern Oregon for more than 25 years. Our quality work has been performed for private property owners, city officials, state agencies, and branches of the federal government. This experience coupled with modern heavy machinery, cutting-edge technical equipment, and cloud-based project coordination helps make any job a success.

Citizens for Responsible Government Citizens for Responsible Government Grants Pass Phone: 541-450-9407 Primary: Rebecca Anderson Email: news@jococrg.org Website: Jococrg.org Category: Government Description:

Educating voters and candidates regarding good governance and supporting candidates and measures dedicated to responsible government.

Encompass Person Centered

The Food Lab

Encompass Person Centered

The Food Lab

303 NE E St., Grants Pass Phone: 541-236-0871 Primary: Kati Flinn Email: admin@encompasspc.org Website: encompasspersoncentered.com Category: Disability Resources Description: Encompass Person Centered provides self-directed community engagement and group socialization supports for adults who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Grants Pass Phone: 541-218-3800 Primary: Jeff Nemeth Email: jeff@helabcatering.com Website: facebook.com/thelabcatering Category: Food Truck Description: The Food Lab BBQ-Catering & Events

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Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members Options for Education Options for Education

Grants Pass Phone: 541-660-4054 Primary: Brettani Shannon Email: optionsforeducation@gmail.com Website: optionsforeducation.com Category: Educational Services Description:

ASEA ASEA

1025 Ellendale Dr. #310 Medford Phone: 541-261-8439 Primary: David Samples Email: fliptheswitchoiq@gmail.com Website: linktr.ee/redoxforever Category: Health & Wellness Description:

Options for Education is a 501c3 non-profit providConnecting people with the product ASEA a Health & ing networking opportunities, Wellness Drink. support and promotion to Southern Oregon educational entrepreneurs and the families they serve. We host an extensive searchable online resource library and a vibrant online community. We host in-person events such as our annual Education Expo, homeschool meetups, teacher training, Entrepreneur mixers, and more. We research and refer funding sources, legal assistance, and collaboration opportunities to educators and serve as a sort of matchmaker for students and education options. All our services are offered at no cost to fuel independence, innovation, generosity, and community.

Mary Parsagian Mary Parsagian

1830 NE 7th Grants Pass Phone: 541-261-5681 Primary: Mary Parsagian Email: mparsagian@gmail.com Website: theparsagiangroup.com Category: Real Estate Description: Real Estate Team specializing in buyers and sellers.

Right sizing, moving or investing we are here to make your real estate dreams come true!

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Vote Chris Barnett for Commissioner Vote Chris Barnett for Commissioner Grants Pass Phone: 541-660-5195 Primary: Chris Barnett Email: Votechrisbarnett@outlook.com Website: votechrisbarnett.com Description:

Vote Chris Barnett for Josephine County Commissioner. As a long-time resident and business owner, I want to lead Josephine County in the right direction. Forward in 2024!

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Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members Every Child Every Child

Grants Pass Phone: 541-299-2744 Primary: Madalyn McGhee Email: madalyn.mcgehee@everychildoregon.org Website: everychildoregon.org/josephine Category: Nonprofit Description: Every Child mobilizes community to uplift children & families impacted by foster care in Oregon.

Nelly’s Cuban Cafe` Nelly’s Cuban Café

Address: 246 SE I St. Grants Pass Phone: 503-894-3478 Primary: Nelson Morales Email: nellyscubancafe@gmail.com Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100090464123146 Category: Restaurant Description: Experience the authentic flavors of Cuba in Grants Pass at Nelly’s Cuban Café!

HELD Communications LLC

Sheckells Construction

HELD Communications LLC

Sheckells Construction

Grants Pass Phone: 760-614-3126 Primary: Tressa Jumps Email: tjumps@heldcommunications.com Website: heldcommunications.com Category: Marketing Description:

It’s our job to find creative and authentic ways to communicate - bringing stakeholders closer together and increasing employee morale. From marketing campaigns to in-depth crisis comm plans, we moderate the myriad voices of an organization.

And it’s pretty awesome!

227 NW 5th St. Grants Pass Phone: 541-778-5408 Primary: Noel Sheckells & Tom Sheckells Email: grantspassbroker@yahoo.com Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100089330584176&sk=about Category: Construction Description: We design, develop and build commercial and residential construction.

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A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.

we’ve got you covered

~Thomas Jefferson

Monty, Grateful patient, Brookings, Ore.

Thanks to the community and Asante Foundation, I received cancer care at Asante’s Helen K. Spears Cancer Center and could rest my head at The Family House when I traveled from Brookings for treatment.

Learn more and view Monty’s story online: asantefoundation.org/spears/

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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.

First Community Credit Union, Asante, Hampton Inn & Suites, Peoples Bank, Midland Empire Insurance, RE/MAX Integrity-Bifano Home Team, Sunshine Solar Inc, Kendon Leet Real Estate, Weekend Beer Co. Logan Design and Nicebadge

Our Young Professionals had the pleasure of hearing from the well-spoken and ever talented Jessi Powell of Grocery Outlet. Or as she affectionately deems herself, “the caretaker of her grocery family”.

Jessi and her husband Greg met in a grocery store, both as baggers. Jessi went on to get her teaching degree while they both continued in the grocery industry. When the opportunity arose to take over their own store, it was a no-brainer. Their first store was in Paradise, California. They took over the Grants Pass location 5 years ago after their community, home and store were decimated in the Camp Fire.

Jessi says they work hard to separate themselves from other grocery chains with Gregs diligent quality control, engaging staff and most importantly, out servicing their competitors. They have taken snippets from all the different companies they have worked for to create their own culture of safeness, inclusiveness with a strong sense of teamwork and a strong emphasis on giving back to the community. Their valued staff is compiled of all varying ages and differing abilities. To speak to the Powell’s ethics, Jessi stated, “do not ask your employees to do anything that you wouldn’t do yourself ” and “they absorb by observing”. They invite you to check out their stellar deals, amazing artisanal cheese offerings and stop in for their monthly wine tastings!

Thank you to Asante for hosting our group and providing us with a delicious lunch.

In February we will be performing our quarterly trash cleanup for the Adopt-A-Street Program as well as touring the JOCO Search & Rescue. For event information and registration, please visit our Community Calendar at www.grantspasschamber.org.

Chamber of Commerce Text Messaging Program General Messages - Text GPJC to 38316 To join the YPN group - Text GPYPN to 38316 To join the Greeters group Text GREETERS to 38316 To join the Merchant group Text MERCHANT to 38316 22

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Asante Three Rivers Medical Center Banner Bank - North Branch Best Western Grants Pass Inn Bristol Hospice-Rogue Valley, LLC Carol Dittmer Darren S. Huddleston, D.M.D., P.C. Discovery Inn Dutch Bros Eye Care Group of Southern Oregon Fields Home Center Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service - Grants Pass Grants Pass Automotive Grants Pass Pharmacy Grants Pass Sobering Center Grounds Guys Landscape Management Hays Oil Co

Hearts With a Mission Josephine County Food Bank Lamar Company Les Schwab Tire Centers Office Technologies Inc Oregon Pacific Financial Advisors, Inc. Premier West Properties LLC Rentec Direct Rogue Valley Heating & Air Sandi’s Candies Schmidt Family Vineyards Smith Five Electric LLC Troon Vineyard United Finance Co WaFD Bank ~ South River Zonta Club of Grants Pass

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 YPN Quarterly Trash Clean-up~ Thursday, February 1st 4:15 PM ~Meet at Weekend Beer Co. Chamber 100th Yr. Celebration & Business Awards ~ Boys and Girls Club~Feb 23rd, 6:00 PM (SOLD OUT)

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