We support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy and partnerships! June 2023
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We support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy and partnerships!
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
Wednesdays ~ Starts at 8:00 am
Doors Open @ 7:30 for Networking
June 2023
Business For Breakfast ~ Greeter’s Meeting
Meeting Time: 8:00
June 7th
Primerica - Jeff Voigt & Assoc. Fruitdale Grange • 1440 Parkdale Drive
June 14th
River’s Edge Academy Charter School 290 NE C 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
June 21st
Apland’s Autobody 2163 NE Spalding Ave
June 28th
Friends of the Oregon Caves & Chateau 223 NE Hillcrest
Summer Reading Program: June 10 through August 5
All ages are invited to join the annual Josephine Community Library Summer Reading Program. The 2023 theme is “Find Your Voice,” sponsored by the State Library of Oregon. Join us to explore art, music, theatre, and more. Starting in June, find weekly activities for all ages, events, and bookish fun for everyone!
Visit josephinelibrary.org to get started. Stop by your preferred branch in Grants Pass, Illinois Valley, Williams, or Wolf Creek for the kick-off celebration on June 10 during open hours to receive your tote bag, registration prizes, and summer reading booklet. Look for updates each week in the Sunday edition of the Grants Pass Daily Courier and Wednesday’s Country Weekly.
This program is offered at no charge to participants and is open to the public. 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.
Lemonade Day is right around the corner! Registration is open and we are expecting to work with 300 kids this year. In our third year, this program has grown leaps and bounds. This is made possible due to all of our amazing sponsors that allow each child to participate for free. A huge thank you to our Title Sponsor, Northwest Community Credit Union.
The impact we have already seen in the first two years has been very rewarding. It starts kids at a young age thinking about becoming an entrepreneur! We are building our next generation of leaders! Just the discussions that happen between parents/mentors and the participant have been incredible. The creativity it sparks has blown us away. I wanted to share some of the processes the participants go through to get to the big day.
Each participant receives a backpack that includes a workbook that has specific lessons. These lessons include creating a business plan, finding investors, marketing tips, creating your product, setting goals, and, of course, producing a budget. All of this is in preparation for the big day on August 4th.
We also host a Resource Fair with booths run by community members on the importance of partnering with a non-profit, how to count money, customer service tips and skills, samples of product options, and food handling tips! This year we are also hosting virtual lessons on specific topics such as choosing your location and promoting your final product! They will be contacting local businesses to set up their stands in front of high traffic areas. We even have a sample agreement they will request you to sign. It is all about location! If you are selected as a location, please share some tips with these entrepreneurs and help them market their stand.
We encourage participants to spend some, save some for the future, and share some with a local non-profit of their choice. Some of them raised funds for a trip with their family, bicycles, cameras, etc. But almost all of them also partnered with a local non-profit organization. One participant donated all of their profits to a non-profit organization!
Please mark your calendars for August 4th from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. to support these young entrepreneurs all over town. A full map of the locations will be available online at www.lemonadeday.org/grants-pass. Participants can also register at that website. Thanks for your support! You are making a huge impact on a child’s development, giving them valuable skills they will use for the rest of their life!
Photo Credit: Cate Battles
Pregnancy Care Center of Grants
Pass has operated as a life-affirming, Christian, non-profit in Josephine County since 1988 with more than forty-eight thousand individuals served. Services are provided free of charge to all and include pregnancy testing, options counseling, nurse consultations, OB ultrasound, connections to local and other resources, parenting classes, school presentations encouraging positive sexual health decisions, and recovery classes for those who are struggling from a past abortion experience.
In June of last year, Pregnancy Center of the Illinois Valley, which had operated over the previous 35 years in Cave Junction, became part of Pregnancy Care Center of Grants Pass. Medical services at this facility now operate under medical director Dr. Jon Ermshar and we have begun to see increased appointments and parenting class participation from those residing in the area. Outreach strategies are underway to reach more of the 17,000 individuals living in the Illinois Valley.
We are also excited to announce that construction of a roughly 8,000 square foot building is planned
to begin very soon which will be located next to the current Grants Pass facility on 8th and L Street. This project will provide further support to mothers, fathers, teenagers, and others in the community by adding an auditorium and kitchen for parenting and other classes/events, a larger boutique to provide increased supplies to new parents, 10 additional offices, and 20 additional parking spaces. The new building will also allow the current facility to be used entirely for medical services to further support pregnant women and their unborn children.
All Pregnancy Care Center services have and will continue to be 100% supported through individuals, churches, businesses, and private foundations. Thank you for making this vital work possible!
~ John Maier, Executive Directoris less than 20,000 sq. ft. (includes all buildings on site) organization that provides free or reduced-cost services, or a religious center/place of worship email to confirm your eligibility. Energy Trust special offers for small businesses you may be eligible for. If you lease Trust know and they can help share this information with your property
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?
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.
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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
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 out-of-pocket cost to you. Connect with us to confirm your eligibility.
• 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
The Summary Data of the Business Survey will be emailed out to Members and a limited quantity of printed editions are available at the Chamber Office.
The report will also be available to download from the website at GrantsPassChamber.org.
Cost:
The Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce is excited to host our annual “Concerts in the Park” series! Join us Tuesday evenings beginning June 13th through July 18th, 6:30pm-8:30pm for 5 weeks of FREE Community Concerts. *No concert July 4th. This year, our final concert will be Back to the 50’s.
This family friendly event features local food trucks, sweet treats from Soroptimist, kid activities, vendor booths as well as Wild River Brewing’s Tap Trailer. Make a night of it, bring the family for great music, delicious food, dancing and fun for all ages.
“TOB” - That Other Band is a Funk, R&B, and Soul band that came together in 2004. From different parts of the country and backgrounds, members came together with a deep appreciation and mutual respect for each other, the music they play and their audiences. Based
June 13th, 20th, 27th
July 11th, 18th
out of Roseburg, TOB has played events along Oregon’s I-5 corridor for many years. They have proven to be one of the Umpqua Valley’s most followed bands, playing larger community events, wine and brew festivals where they are known for bringing an entertaining experience, laughter, dance groves and musicianship!
Hailing from the misty mountains of southern Oregon, Living Loving Led is an “irresistible energy- a literally transformative fire!” Weaving Zeppelin’s live versions into the recorded renditions, all songs are performed in the original keys, complete with vocal harmonies, keyboards and acoustics… “A rock n roll show guaranteed to put you directly on the stairway to heaven!” “Seeing Living Loving Led is like taking an aesthetic multivita-
min, the show and the members are always gorgeous!”
Ben Rice’s music is deeply rooted in traditional blues, yet at the same time fiercely original. His guitar playing earns labels like “fearless,” “inventive” and “powerful,” and he routinely brings audiences to their feet with his stunning and emotionally honest vocal delivery. The Hustle is an expansion of the trio that Rice has been playing with for the last decade. Adding instruments and singers offers up an expansion of the sonic palette Rice works with.
Gretchen’s authentic, country voice navigates its way into the hearts of listeners. Growing up on a farm in the Pacific Northwest,
We will be resuming Concerts at Josephine County Fairgrounds for the 2023 season. The Midway Park is a grassy open area with plenty of space and shade trees. This location offers an abundance of parking, easy access facilities and optimal vendor space. We are so thankful for this partnership!
she surely has her own unique country style, with a bold clarity and warmth in her velvety voice. With Gretchen’s bright personality and a sparkle in her eye, she is sure to captivate the crowd.
Roger Anderson as Elvis.
As a child Roger was completely mesmerized by Elvis Presley. You might even say he learned how to sing by singing along with Elvis recordings.
After studying the moves and the voice, Roger performed in dozens of Casino’s and Elvis Contests. Roger came in second place in one of the biggest Elvis contests in the World in Penticton, Canada. His moves and vocals are right up there with some of the top Elvis Tribute Artist’s in the world today. A must see for any true Elvis Fan! Joined by one of the world’s closest Frank Sinatra sound-alikes, Jamie Goetz is sure to have you “start spreading the news”!
The Chamber is honored to continue to offer this FREE gift to the Community. Concerts would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors and community partners. Thank you all!
Congratulations to the 2023 Chamber Ambasssador SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!
Grants Pass High School
HANNAH MILLER
Illinois Valley High School
REBEKAH MERRILL
North Valley High School
JOLA COZZI
Ribbon Cuttings
Our Chamber Ambassadors organize Ribbon Cutting Celebrations for a variety of events for Chamber Members! • New Businesses
Grand Openings
Remodels/ New Construction
New Ownership
•Business Anniversaries
Contact Brittni to schedule your celebration! bbiller@grantspasschamber.org
$14.20 per hour
Standard
Benton, Clatsop, Columbia, Deschutes, Hood River, Jackson, Josephine, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk, Tillamook, Wasco, Yamhill, parts of
* Clackamas, Multnomah, & Washington
$15.45 per hour
Portland Metro Area
* Clackamas, Multnomah, & Washington
$13.20 per hour
Nonurban Counties
Baker, Coos, Crook, Curry, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wheeler
* The minimum wage you should get depends on your employer’s exact address. If you work INSIDE the urban growth boundary, you should make at least $15.45 If you work OUTSIDE the urban growth boundary, you should make at least $14.20. Look up your work address here: bit.ly/metroboundary
▶ Every worker must be paid at least minimum wage. There are exceptions but they are uncommon.
▶ The minimum wage goes up every year. These rates are in effect from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The next minimum wage increase is on July 1, 2024.
▶ Tip credits are illegal in Oregon.
▶ Deductions are allowed if legally required or if you agree in writing and the deduction is for your benefit. Your paycheck must show this information.
▶ If you make close to minimum wage, you may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. Visit eitcoutreach.org
If your employer isn’t following the law or something feels wrong, give us a call. The Bureau of Labor and Industries is here to enforce these laws and protect you.
Call: 971-245-3844
Email: BOLI_help@boli.oregon.gov
Web: oregon.gov/boli
Se habla español.
You must be paid at least minimum wage. The rate depends on where you work.
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(307) 797-0786
Valerie Powell
Email: Valeriep@wmbrokers.com
Website: http://wmbrokers.com
Category: Mortgage Advisor
Description:
We are a local mortgage broker that has been helping Oregon families with their home buying needs for over 20 years. We serve all of Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Whether you are buying a home or refinancing we can help. We are experts at mortgage financing. We make the mortgage process for home buying or refinancing simple.
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Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 301-4271
Nathan Beairsto
Email: nathan@grantspasspressurewashing.com
Website: www.grantspasspressurewashing.com/
Category: Home & Garden
Description:
GRANTS PASS PRES-
SURE WASHING & MORE, your friendly, locally owned, veteran owned pressure washing service. We are now offering soft washing, concrete sealing, window washing and wood restoration.
314 SE H Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 761-1089
Primary: Anna Thomas
Email: a.irish90@gmail.com
Website: http://www.toasttab.com/catalyst314
Category: Restaurant
Description:
Zack & Anna Thomas established Catalyst Pizza Co. In Grants Pass in June of 2019. We’ve grown from multiple food trucks to having a brick-and-mortar restaurant in just 4 years. We offer NY-style hand-tossed Pizza as well as the only Detroit-style Pizza in all of Southern Oregon.
Along with our pizzas, we offer a wide variety of other delicious food like sandwiches, wings, and more! Check out our new restaurant at 314 SE H St. Opening June 1st, 2023! Open Tues - Sun from 11-8pm
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 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
For the month of May, our Young Professionals ventured out in the community. We recently registered with the City of Grants Pass for their Adopt-A-Street program. Our group committed to quarterly clean-ups on Washington Boulevard from Morgan to Midland. Big thanks to our fantastic community supporters: Farmers Building Supply for the handy buckets, Republic Services for donating safety vests and Asante for the trash grabbers.
Later in the month for Professional Development, we toured the Josephine Community Library District, Grants Pass Branch. We learned about the countless programs available for all ages and all abilities. We also heard about new resources that will soon become available such as a virtual meeting pod. It was very exciting to hear the plans for the new Library and the impact it will have in our community.
Visit our Community Calendar at www.grantspasschamber.org for more information.
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 38316
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
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*Customizable to fit your Business Needs
Over $14,000 in Value Basic Benefits, plus*:
Website:
Major Sponsor Logo and Banner Ad
Membership Website Portal
2 Additional Category Listings
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also maintains effective relationships with elected representatives and staff at the local,
and federal levels, ensuring that the interest of business are represesented. Your investment alllows us to operate and represent our community and businesses!
Active Club, Grants Pass
Applegate Valley - Oregon Vintners Assoc.
Cartwright’s Valley Meat Co.
Davis, Freudenberg, Day & Driver, Fournier
ER Electric Service, Inc.
Ferguson Fabrication, LLC
First Interstate Bank - North Branch
Friends of Josephine County Fairgrounds
Fusion Performing Arts Alliance
Grants Pass Golf Club
Grants Pass Rotary Club
Hunter Communications, Inc.
Ideal Brokers Real Estate
Indoor Airman
Lippert’s Carpet One
Mountain Blossom Bees
Nectar Markets, LLC
Our Foster Kids
Parkway Christian Center
Redwood Terrace Assisted Living
Rogue Solutions Accounting
Seven Feathers Casino Resort
Sherri Scott Real Estate
Southern Oregon Guild of Artists
St. Anne Catholic School
Valley Animal Hospital
Val’s Ice Cream LLC
Venuti_Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s Intl
Wicks Emmett LLP
MONTHLY
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
The Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce is bringing Lemonade Day back on August 4th!
This program continues to grow and evolve, preparing our next generation of entrepreneurs. The inaugural year 45 kids participated and last year 200 kids participated!
Throughout the course of the program, these young entrepreneurs learn how to start, own, and operate their own business- a lemonade stand. They learn business skills, financial literacy, goal setting, and teamwork. This experience helps spark an explosion of new confidence in their abilities and a new vision of
the possibilities for the future. Participants are encouraged to spend some of what they make, save some for the future, and share some with a local non-profit of their choice.
Ages in the program range from K-8TH grade. Each participant will learn valuable skills with lessons that include creating a budget, finding investors, customer service, product creation, selling tips and more.
As 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.
Click here to register your child: https://lemonadeday.org/grants-pass
