Chamber
MChamber Membership
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 contribute 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
Terry Hopkins President/CEO thopkins@grantspasschamber.org
Christie Swafford Programs & Events cswafford@grantspasschamber.org
Brittni Biller
Membership & Business Dev. bbiller@grantspasschamber.org
Shirley Liska
Office Assistant sliska@grantspasschamber.org
Karen Henningsen
Accounting accounting@grantspasschamber.org
EExecutive Board of Directors
CHAIR/Kate LaskyJosephine Community Libraries
CHAIR ELECT/ Alan Meyer - Pacific Power
VICE CHAIR/ Donnie Garnett - People’s Bank
TREASURER/ Meghan Boehm - So. OR Aspire
PAST CHAIR/ Trent CarpenterSouthern Oregon Sanitation
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.
Sponsored
Board of Directors
Mark Stutzman - Farmer’s Bldg Supply
Kelsy Ausland - Ausland Group
Jeff Javelona - Old Town Mail House
Juliet Long - RCC
Lee Wassink - The Glass Forge
Brian Bouteller - Gospel Rescue Mission
Nathan Miller - Rentec Direct
Kevin Gill- Clouser Drilling Co.
Tiffany Johnson - RE/MAX
Terri Wiley - Evergreen Fed Bank
County Chamber of Commerce ~
Entering my first full month in the position of President and CEO comes with a great deal of excitement and is highlighted by a feeling of admiration.
Prior to taking on this role, I have been a Chamber member for well over 20 years. In that time, I was inspired by the great work the Chamber has done and continues to do in our community. However, as I now get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to accomplish those goals, I am in awe with admiration. It is admiration for the leaders who preceded me in this role, the volunteers, Ambassadors, members, and most notably, the mighty staff that works within the Chamber walls.
I am coming in as Concerts in the Park are well underway; Lemonade Day is being ramped up and will impact hundreds of young entrepreneurs in our community; the Young Professionals Network (YPN) is active and engaging; The Chamber Ambassadors continue to shine the spotlight on local businesses; the Greeters networking meeting attendance is healthy- providing opportunities for businesses to network with some of the best in our community; our Visitor Center is entering peak tourist season and our communication channels continue to reach thousands of people. All of this work is accomplished with a staff of three incredible people and two independent contractors.
I am grateful for past CEOs Dwight Ellis, Jon Jordan, Coleen Martin, and of course, Josie Molloy, who built a solid foundation. Most importantly, I am in absolute admiration and look forward to building on that foundation with Christie Swafford, Brittni Biller, Shirley Liska, Cat Bonney, and Karen Henningsen—a truly incredible team!
I’m confident in our solid foundation and I’m anxious to meet with you as our path forward unfolds. Terry Hopkins President & CEO, Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce
541-956-4100 • thopkins@grantspasschamber.org
Be involved with your Business Community
Wednesdays ~ Starts at 8:00 am • Doors Open @ 7:45 for Networking
Our Mission is to support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy, and partnerships! Membership Info: 541-956-4102
July 2024
Business For Breakfast ~ Greeter’s Meeting Meeting Time: 8:00
July 3rd
No Greeters - ** HAPPY 4th of JULY! **
July 10th
Novus Glass
Fruitdale Grange ~ 1440 Parkdale Dr.
July 17th
Tekmanagement
Fruitdale Grange ~ 1440 Parkdale Dr.
July 26th
Banner Bank (North Branch) 1409 NE 7th Street
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!
SI CASA FLORES
"Vida Feliz" or "Happy life" is our family motto
Rani Tedsen
The Chamber offers a big THANK YOU to Jerry Hughes for his artful photography utilized in creating the cover of this month’s issue.
Learning with The Library Library Resources to help Grow
Summer Reading Program
Storybook Walk
The 2024 Pop-Up Storybook Walk featuring the bilingual story Spanish Tortilla/La Tortilla de Papas by Sandra Siemens and other stories will be located throughout Josephine County in July as part of the Summer Reading Program.
July 1–7 | downtown Grants Pass - In partnership with Visit Grants Pass - Begin at the Grants Pass Museum of Art and follow the path down G Street and up and down 6th street to read the story.
Friday, July 5 | 2 pm | Storybook Walk- In partnership with The Hivve Art Hubb during First Friday
Tuesday, July 9 | 10:30–11:30 am | Reinhart Volunteer Park- In partnership with the City of Grants Pass Parks & Recreation
Saturday, July 13, 20, 27 | 10 am–4 pm | Grants Pass Branch
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.
Monday, July 29 | 10:30–11:30 am | Highland Elementary School - During Summer Meals Program in partnership with Grants Pass School District 7
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.
Angela and her family moved to southern Oregon from Michigan in 2022. She graduated from Chamberlain University with a Masters degree in nursing. Angela has worked in a variety of care setting including home care, skilled nursing rehabilitation, dementia care, biologic therapies, and the medical surgical care setting. She is excited to learn and grow in her practice with the local community.
Angela and her family enjoy doing outdoor activities and are looking forward to exploring all that the beautiful Southern Oregon has to offer.
At Home Health and Wellness was created and started in early 2023 with the goal of providing outstanding, personalized, well crafted, home physical therapy services to people residing in the Grants Pass area.
Owner, Lori Nissen has nearly 25 years of experience as a physical therapist assistant and is passionate about providing the best service available to assist people with restoring, improving or exceeding their health and fitness goals. She is skilled at a multitude of medical diagnoses including orthopedic and neurological changes that require physical therapy intervention.
With Lori each client is treated as an individual, has a customized plan and is an active participant in setting personal goals that are import-
ant for them to achieve during the home therapy course. Lori believes in creating an atmosphere of success and believes that each person is capable of achieving their desired outcomes with her expertise and guidance.
Believing that proper nutrition is vital to maintaining optimal health, Lori also provides her clients with menu planning or meal preparation if needed. Meal preparation may be part of a therapy session.
For example if a person is recovering from a hip replacement, a combined service of therapy and meal preparation can be provided to work on standing endurance and safe movement patterns in the kitchen. Ultimately, balance of mind, body and spirit creates wholeness and peace in our lives.
We support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy and partnerships!
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/
Monty, Grateful patient, Brookings, Ore.
June 18 - July 23
Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members
Redwood Grange #760
Redwood Grange #760
Address: 1830 Redwood Ave
Phone: 541-787-1124
Primary Contact: Bambi Bianchi
Email: redwoodgrange760@gmail.com
Website: www.redwoodgrange.org
Category: Event Center
Description:
Redwood Grange is a non-profit organization that serves the community. The Hall itself has been revitalized and is a popular place in the Community to hold small to medium sized functions.
Beef Cakes Bakery & Patisserie
Beef Cakes Bakery & Patisserie
Address: 331 NE 6th St.
Phone: 541-244-1184
Primary Contact: Alyssa Warne
Email: alyssa.w.beefcakesgp@gmail.com
Website: www.beefcakesgp.com
Category: Bakery
Description:
Custom Cake and French Pastry Bakery
ZenBusiness
ZenBusiness
Address: Austin, Texas
Phone: 844-496-6249
Primary Contact: Sallie Clark
Email: outreach@zenbusiness.com
Website: www.zenbusiness.com
Category: Business Consultants & Development
Description:
ZenBusiness is a business formation services company that provides an easy, all-in-one platform and trusted guidance for small business owners to start, run, and grow a successful business.
The Chamber Ambassadors Welcome our New Members!
LED Concepts USA
LED Concepts USA
Address: 1312 Redwood Avenue
Phone: 530-708-0220
Primary Contact: Jeff Dennis
Email: Jeff@ledconceptsusa.com
Website: LEDConceptsUSA.com
Category: Energy & Lighting Solutions
Description:
LED Lighting and Lighting Controls, Distribution and Design
Velocity Clinical Research
Velocity Clinical Research
Address: 1867 Williams Highway, Suite 109A
Phone: 541-237-0323
Primary Contact: Kurt Brubaker
Email: kbrubaker@velocityclinical.com
Website: www.VelocityClinical.com/locations/velocity-clinical-research-grants-pass/
Category: Health Care - Professional Services
Description:
Velocity partners with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to research new drugs, medical devices, diagnostics, and combination products that could improve human health and wellbeing.
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Catalyst Pizza• House of Glory • Laughing Clam • Wonder Bur
These four businesses applied for the 2024 Downtown Parklet Grant and all were approved to have parklets. All of the parklets are ADA Accessible, have an art element that represents Grants Pass and/or Josephine County. The parklets at these locations are providing space where people can enjoy alfresco dining at their favorite local eateries.
The City wanted to support our restaurants in the Central Business District by providing up to $4,000 to vitalize the downtown core by generating activity and making a space for locals and visitors to enjoy. This is a successful one time program ( ARPA Funds) that has taken most of the upfront start up costs for the restaurants to construct these Parklets.
Any restaurants that missed the grant opportunity can still reach out to Community Development and utilize the City Sidewalk Cafe/Parklet Permit process to install a parklet for their location. (541)450-6060.
Congratulations to
following Restaurant ~ 2024 Grant Recipients:
Catalyst Pizza • House of Glory • Laughing Clam • Wonder Bur
June 28, 2024
Media Contact: Mike Zacchino, Information Coordinator 541-450-6011 ~ mzacchino@grantspassoregon.gov
City of Grants Pass response to SCOTUS decision in CITY OF GRANTS PASS V. JOHNSON
GRANTS PASS – Like many across our country, we are grateful to know the Supreme Court’s opinion in our case, and we’re thankful that the Court’s ruling will help guide our next steps regarding unhoused members of our community.
Once our legal counsel has thoroughly reviewed the SCOTUS opinion reversing the Ninth Circuit’s ruling and remanding it for further discussion, the City Council will receive a briefing and discuss our options for moving forward.
While it is too soon to know specifically what steps we may take, we are committed to assisting residents struggling to find stable housing, and we will continue working to make Grants Pass a safe and welcoming community for all.
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 always look forward to June because that is when we do our annual Volunteer Project at Raptor Creek Farm with the Josephine County Food Bank. We were very fortunate to hear from Executive Director, Josephine Sze who did a great job of outlining the many programs and services provided locally and the impact the Food Bank has for those experiencing food insecurity in our county. Outreach Coordinator, Patrice Hanlon did a great job guiding our group in building food boxes and sorting goods. Farm Manager, Kristin Smith gave a knowledgeable tour of the greenhouses and garden. Such a rewarding and fun experience.
Thanks to Si Casa for generously feeding our group and Weekend Beer Company for treating everyone to some cold & refreshing beverages! We are so thankful for the continued partnerships and relationships created within our community!
Next up will be a Panel Discussion on Cash Flow Success in July at the Hivve. 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 groupText GREETERS to 38316
To join the Merchant groupText MERCHANT to 38316
AMR Ambulance
Ausland Group
BestMed Urgent Care
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley
CASA of Josephine County
Caveman Fence & Fabrication, Inc
Countryside Village
Family Solutions
Fruitdale Grange #379
Gates Home Furnishings
Hart Jewelers
Highland House Nursing & Rehab Center
Horizon Commercial Realty Group,
Redwoods Leavitt Insurance Agency
Revolution Benefits Group
Rogue Community College
Rogue Community College Foundation
Rogue Shred
Rogue Valley Assoc. of Realtors
SMG - Medford , LLC
True South Solar
Visiting Angels
Zero Gravity Tree Service
-KW Commercial, Keller Williams Southern Oregon
Josephine Community Library Foundation
Mt. Angel Publishing, Inc.
Pacific Office Automation
Pastrell, Buchanan & Hartzell Family Dentistry
RE/MAX Integrity
REACH - River’s Edge Academy Charter School
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)*
3rd 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
www.LemonadeDay.org/Grants-Pass
