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

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

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

June 2024

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Chamber Membership

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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.

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Chamber of Commerce Contact Information Terry Hopkins President/CEO

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

thopkins@grantspasschamber.org

Executive Board of Directors CHAIR/Kate Lasky -

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

Shirley Liska Office Assistant sliska@grantspasschamber.org

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Karen Henningsen Accounting accounting@grantspasschamber.org

Josephine Community Libraries

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:

• Porchfest • Grants Pass Downs • • Women’s Crisis Support Team • Galice Resort •

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Grants Pass & Josephine County

Chamber of Commerce

1995 NW Vine St., P.O. Box 970, Grants Pass, OR 97528-0290 Phone: 541-476-7717 Fax: 541-476-9574 www.grantspasschamber.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce Announces New CEO Grants Pass, OR – The Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to welcome Terry Hopkins as its new CEO and President. A local entrepreneur with deep roots in the community, Mr. Hopkins brings over 25 years of business management experience in southern Oregon to his new role.

A lifelong resident of Grants Pass, Terry Hopkins is a graduate of Grants Pass High School. His career has been marked by a commitment to the local economy and community. Mr. Hopkins has an extensive background in the restaurant and hospitality industry, having worked with Thomason Hospitality Group and served as a business advocate for the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association. Most notably, he opened and currently operates the popular Grants Pass bar and restaurant, Steam Distillery, launched in 2021.

Mr. Hopkins’s journey in hospitality has spanned five states, but it was his love for Grants Pass that brought him back to start a family with his wife, Alison. Together, they have raised two sons and are actively involved in various local community organizations and Chamber of Commerce committees and boards.

Kate Lasky, current chair of the Chamber board of directors and member of the hiring committee, expressed enthusiasm about the new appointment. "We are excited to have Terry join the team at the Chamber of Commerce,” she said. “We are confident that Terry will lead the Chamber with his skills in advocacy, businesses marketing, economic development, and his profound commitment to community involvement in our region."

Terry Hopkins’s appointment marks a promising new chapter for the Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce as it continues to support and advocate for local businesses and economic growth in the region.

New CEO and President Terry Hopkins will begin fulltime employment with the Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce on June 24. Prior to this date, he will attend committee meetings and community events representing the Chamber.

About the Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce: The Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to enhancing the economic vitality and quality of life in Southern Oregon. It provides leadership, advocacy, and resources to help businesses grow and prosper in our community.

For further information, please contact Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Kate Lasky at katelasky10@gmail.com, 541-450-3498.

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

June 2024

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

June 5th

Rogue Valley Security

Fruitdale Grange • 1440 Parkdale Dr

June 12th

Parkway Christian Church 229 NE Beacon

June 19th NO GREETERS *** Federal Holiday

June 26th

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

Mama Gaia Yoga Studio 1607 Williams Hwy #5

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!

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June 2024

Anthony Hauckes Southern Oregon Aspire

STORAGE ISN’T JUST ABOUT THE PRICE . . .

It’s About  Access  Accessibility  Convenience  Features & Benefits  Friendly Customer Service  Safety  Storage Space Types

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

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

SUMMER READING PROGRAM JUNE 15 – AUGUST 10

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chool is almost out! Keep your kids reading this summer through the library’s annual Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme A library card is not needed to paris “A Journey Awaits,” sponsored by Josephine Community Library ticipate. Yet, if you need to, sign up for an instant online library card Foundation, the State Library of Oregon, and Evergreen Federal today at: Bank. josephinelibrary.org/library-cards.

Beginning June 1st, visit josephinelibrary.org for information about weekly activities, events, and bookish fun for everyone.

This program is offered at no charge and is open to the public.

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Independent Physician Association

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

Meet Our New Provider Michelle Kitchen FNP-C recently completed her education from Chamberlain University, Chicago, IL. She is passionate about collaborating with her patients in their health journey and believes the partnership between patient and provider is essential in optimizing health.

Michelle’s clinical interests are women’s health, cardiovascular, and evidence-based primary care.

New address: 1619 NW Hawthorne Ave., Suite 204 Grants Pass, OR 97526

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME

(541) 474-5665 redwoodfamilypractice-gp.com

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In 1994, a forward-thinking group of local physicians came together to “provide cost effective healthcare to our community”.

Thanks to them and to the ongoing leadership of our board and executive staff, this spring AllCare Health has the opportunity to celebrate 30 years of service to our communities.

OF SERVICE

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We understand the challenges every business leader faces. For over 30 years we have owned, managed, and grown businesses in a variety of industries from start-up to 50+ employees covering the western USA. From 2 – 2,000 employees, we help businesses and non-profit organizations strategize, organize, optimize, and operate at their highest potential. We carefully listen to you and combine your story with our experience

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I-5 South Rest Area Merlin • Hellgate & Co • Parkway Village • Historic G Street • Chamber Visitor Center

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Ribbon Cuttings Pregnancy Care Center 708 SE 8th St

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

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

Ambassador Scholarship Program Pinnacle 365 1044 NE 6th St

Youth 71-5 Votech Center 1550 Nebraska Ave

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings for June June 5th - Bolt Graphix @ 9:30am 2185 NE Spalding Ave #1 June 11th - Yumberry Bowl @ 10:30am 1883 Williams Hwy.

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A Look Back at Businesses and Organizations that helped Establish Grants Pass Thank You to Tom Brownell for this interesting Daily Courier clipping from 1924 that mentions his Great-Grandfather, Austin Brownell, helping to organize a chamber event.

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77tf See Dr. Merk« for best glasses. tf .Judge Pollock Ont— Judge Pollock has recovered sufHATS. COATS Harry Willingham, of San FranI cisco, the Life Saver man. is in the i ficieutly from his recent illness to Marriage License Issued— AND DRESSES city today handing out samples of spend a few minutes in his office.

A marriage license has been is­ Ho was at the courthouse a short life savers.

HAND PRUNERS sued to Harold Hunter and Clara Glasses fitted at Letcher & Son's. time Wednesday afternoon and again Rogers, both of this city. this morning. He is rapidly regain­ PRUNING SHEARS Phone 504-R for home-made ing his strength.

Free Crank Case Service— doughnuts and cookies.

OS PRUNING SAWS At Ole's Tire Shop.

9t',tf Mrs. B. Brown, of Salem, visited Medfont Stirlners to Entertain— in Grants Pass over yesterday.

The Medford Shriners give a social Our Stock Is Complete Mrs. M. Knowles, of Trinidad, Cal., dance at the Oriental ball room on The W. C. T. U.— Will hold an important business was a Grants Pass visitor today.

Tuesday evening. February 5. to which all Master Masons and their meeting in their room in the court­ •s.nop v iv ueooa tvstido Home made bitter-sweet chocolates ladies are Invited as guests. Admis­ house tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 The WINCHESTER Store at Horning's Shack.

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Molasses kisses wrapped in red and Shriners must wear fez. paper, again at Horning's Shack. 07 clothe« are all and more than we claim for thorn.

We use Cleaners Naptha in our Before You Buy— Guaranteed Work— They arc the finest product* of tallorship.

Look up Ole's Tire Shop for tires process of Dry Cleaning. This as­ At reasonable prices.

Ament'« 96tf Auto Shop. sures you the best grade work ob­ and tubes.

77tf GEO. S. CALHOUN tainable, free from gasoline odorj.

Local dealer over uinrtcvn »cam The Wardrobe Cleaners. 507 K St. Spring and Summer Suiting»— John Hummel, who recently open­ Al I»Teller Moves— Phone 147.

60tf And Very Good Ones, Too Al Letcher has moved his house­ ed a tailoring shop in the Flanaguu Chocolate covered dates, dipped in building, now has advance spring hold goods from his home at 111 A IN milk chocolate, at Horning's Shack. and summer suitings which he will street to his new home at 619 North Mrs. Hugh H. Wntte, of Kerby, be glad to show customers. Bushel Fourth, which he recently purchased. was a recent shopped at local stores. work, such as altering, repairing or Charles Adair is moving to the home Registering W. C. Mattson, representing the help on work for ladies and gentle­ vacated by Mr. Letcher on A St. OREGON CAVEMEN, INC., PRESENT Campbell Lumber company of Osh­ men given careful attention. Look kosh. Wis., was in the city yesterday for later announcement.

06 The Medford Fluff Rug Mannegotiating with Josephine county Will be In Grants Pass Friday of lumber men for the purchase of Another Dance Sa1 age Creek— Largest Assortment of Values in Oregon this week—if jrou need rugs let us 1,000,000 feet of lumber to be ship­ Saturds*, February 3.

OS tell you how to save nearly half on ped out within the next 30 days. lJthians Are Coming— prices. Also we want to buy worn Arrangements are beiug completed carpet of all kinds. Phone 124. 06 Mike Jenney, of Eugene, spent the 212-214 South Sixth St. Grants Pass. Ore. day in Grants Pass attending to bus­ for a visit of the Lithian octet and iness matters. other members of that organization Doughnut Days Success— R. W. Clarke returned this morn­ to Grants Pass tomorrow night to at­ t.

The Salvation Army doughnut ing from Portland where he went to tend the Cavemen's Capers, which days are proving to be a big success, -——-———OF 1924—^—^ attend the funeral services of Dr. S. are being staged tonight and tomor­ according to Captain O. P. Strick­ row night. The secretary. J. H. Ful­ Loughridge. land. The first one held in thia city Mrs. Mary Parker, of Roseburg, ar­ ler, has engaged a block of seats and resulted In the sale of 126 dozen und Last Performance those desiring to attend can make rived in this city yesterday to make a sale in Glendale last Saturday re­ reservations with him.

Officers of a visit here with her daughter, Mrs. the organization are desirous that as sulted in the disposal of 130 dozen.

Earl and Wilson and Greenliood, in Broadcloth, Feme Wagner.

Another similar sale Is to bo held Madras, or Percale, Now Stripes and Solid Colors.

Mrs. H. A. Corliss returned Tues­ many Llthians as possible arrange to iu Grants Pass on Saturday, Febru­ day night from Sprangle, a suburb attend tomorrow night.—Ashland ary 9. of Spokane, Wash., where she spent Tidings. nearly a month visiting relatives. She Will Assist Settler»— intended to stay longer but the Overhauling— Biggest Home Talent Production Ever Staged Reboring. Ament's Auto Shop, tf The State Chamber of Commerce i "snow got too deep" for her. She in Grants Pass la undertaking a new plan for the as­ Shues for the Family 1 stopped in Portland and attended the Veterans Meet Friday— sistance of settlers on the various Dr. Loughridge funeral.

The next meeting of the United Oregon projects which the state or­ Spanish War veterans will be held ganization is aiding in its land set­ next Friday evening. February 1, in tlement and colonization program. the basement of the courthouse. The settler is first to be interviewed State Officials Have Redwood Route There is to be the installation of of­ in Portland and his wants ascertain­ in Mind They Say ficers. A banquet is to be served ed. When it is found what sort of < ’ui'tain 8:15 the veterans and their families. All farming he is best adapted to. he will The Redwood highway is in no men who served during the Spanish- be advised to one of the projects. danger but on the other hand is ex­ American war, the Philippine insur­ There he will be met by a represen­ Lumber, Sash and Doors, Glass, tremely promising for the summer. rection or otherwise eligible to mem­ tative of the chamber, who 1« to be several poems printed in W^etilngThis Is the message bronght back bership, are invited to attend with stationed in that community. The Get» Prize for Article— Cement, Plaster, Lime, Brick 'A prize of 3250 has been »warded ton. from Portland by O. S. Blanchard their families. A good time is as­ man on the ground will then assist who conferred there with members sured. A Ladies Auxiliary to the or­ the newcomer in his selection of a to Mrs. Lulu Caldwell, of this city, HORN of the state highway commission. ganization will be formed on that oc­ proper location. A. Daugherty has for an article submitted 3>y her to We Put in Windshields This word is the same that was casion.

07 been assigned to the Grants Pass pro­ the Packing House News, of Tampa. WICK To Mr. «nd -Mr». E. R Wick, Wednesday, Jun. 30, ■ daughter. brought by H. D. Norton from Salem, ject and will arrive in about 30 days Fla. Mrs. Caldwell wrote her article ' where he conferred with the state Scratch Pads— to take up his duties. It is thought on "Why Are You Interested in Tills Plata of Granta Pa»»— highway engineer and a member of All kinds of paper and cut to size that by thiffuse of this system, the Magazine”. The editor of the nuigaJames Chinnock Better— NoticeBlue prints *1.50; blue Hue prints, settlers will not be located on some zlne sent a telegram to Mrs. Cald­ *1.75. Courier office.

James T. Chinnock is reported to All officers and members of Paran a former commission who is watching you want—10c lb. place where he is not capable of mak­ well congratulating her on the be improving quite rapidly at his Encampment No. 29 are requested road matters here.

The Redwood highway has not Riverside Community Club Dance— ing a good living. award which was a second prize In home on Lawnridge avenue. He has to be at Odd Fellows hall Friday Maybe.

Saturday evening, February 2, the a writing contest conducted by the been ill since last week. He has evening. There will be R. P. degree been forgotten despite the silence on Riverside Community Club will hold An onion a day keeps the flapper publication. Mrs. Caldwell has had' away. found it impossible, however, to at­ work and lunch. By order of C. P. the part of the commission at its one of their popular dances. A good Ixist— tend the Cavemen's Clever Capers. W. E. McBride. B. A. Williams, last meeting. A reiteration that the time is assured.

Two small, red Duroc pigs. In west 08 His place as Chief Big Horn in the scribe.

06 I present commission will carry out part of town. Finder phono 323-Y. I the promises of the old commission show was taken by Chief Rising was made to the local men. This as­ Klamath Trip Mad«'— Buck.

Colored paper at the Courier.

The birdies that sing in the spring, Chapman Will Speak— sures the completion of the Redwood A speaker of unusual merit has highway as soon as California has tra la, tra la, are all wintering in the her side done. That assures South- lava beds according to Capt. O. C. been secured for the Chamber of ! ern Oregon of a year round outlet to Applegate, who together with Elder Commerce Forum luncheon on Mon­ the sea. The commission has its Lium, Mr. Buel and Lynn P. Sabin, day, in the person-of C. C. Chapman, Mr. next meeting this month and there is made a trip to the lava beds. Lium editor of the Oregon Voter. a possibility that some action may be and Buel both of North Dakota had Chapman has a close touch with all only one day to spend here and this political and economic movements taken at that time. point of interest was chosen and within the state and will select his New Patterns and Styles greatly appreciated. There is prac­ own subject for the discussion. The Died IjihI Night— Mrs. E. L. Dyer died Wednesday tically no snow in the lava beds and committee in charge of the affair is At $1.50 and up at night at her home at 412 West G thousands of larks were seen also composed of C. A. Sldler, George R. ¡street at 9:30 o'clock. She has been large numbers of robins and sage Riddle and Austin B. Brownell. ill for quite a while with dropsy. Fu­ hens and small birds that are feeding neral services are to be held at 2 on bunch grass seed that are in the ♦ o’clock Friday afternoon at Hall's districts lying too far from water to I OBITUARY ----- ----------------------------• i chapel, with Rev. F. Gordon Hart have been eaten off by stock before I officiating. She is survived by a seeding. The party went in the west Mary Ann Evans daughter, Mrs. David Francis, two side and through the caves and to Mary Ann Evans was born in sisters, Mrs. Stella Kispert and Mrs. ail points of interest, coming out on Llandysil, Pativia Shire, South | Violet La Barre, a brother, Frank the east side, finding the roads in Wales, on February 6, 1838. She Davis, all of Terre Haute, Ind., and good condition.—Klamath News. was brought to America by her par­ ■ by her father, Edwin Davis. ents, at the age of three years. The family settled near Newark, Ohio, where she grew up. Three of her brothers served in the Union army, Did Yon See the one of whom still lives in Columbus Harry E. Conch, Prop.

Grove, Ohio.

GRANTS PASS, OREGON Miss Evans came to California in Children’s medium and heavy Brown and Black 1888, where she remained until 1892, when she came to Grants Pass, where she resided until the time of her death. On Thanksgiving day she Larger Sizes Only was brought to the home of her HE LANO STOVE is a result of years of experi­ grandniece, Mrs. Harry M. Chapin, mental work and study of fuel conditions and heat­ FOR EACH PAIR BOUGHT AT REGULAR where she has been cared for for the ing problems. It’s construction enables it to cut PRICE YOU MAY HAVE ANOTHER PAIR AT fuel costs to a minimum. Manufactured of the past '*inc weeks. Death came at San Tox Cold Tablets finest material obtainable, its lasting qualities and 6: 3f Wednesday evening, January HALF PRICE. 25c durability are second to none. The HOT AIR 30, 4924, when she lacked but one and the HOT BI-AST SMOKE BURN­ Last Night week of being 86 years of age. She These are ING principle are original LANG features and is survived here by her nelce, Mrs. If you didn’t Bee it, you missed are embodied in every LANG Range manu.

San Tox Pine Balsm a good show. See them D. L. Roberts and family.

50c At the age of 14 Miss Evans unit­ ed with the Baptist church of which You All Know Them she has remained a faithful member for the intervening 71 years. In ABSOLUTELY LAST GET YOURS AT HALF PRICE her last conversation with her pastor APPEARANCE she said, "I'm ready to go any time the good Lord sees fit to release Rivoli Theatre me.”

Funeral services will be held at the This Space Donated by 209 211 South Sixth Phone 139-R Baptist church Saturday afternoon at Jim’s Toggery 2 o’clock.

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ROGUE RIVER HARDWARE CO.

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CLEVER CAPERS

ROWELL’S PIANO HOUSE

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Three Cs Lumber Co.

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HIGHWAY“ NOT FORGOTTEN

Look at this interesting snippet of information on how the State Chamber of Commerce established a Grants Pass Chamber representive (A.Daughtery) to help interested parties settle the agricultural areas of our region.

Bracelets are now a Necessity BARNES’ JEWELERY AND GIFT SHOP

HALF PRICE SALE Saturday, Feb. 2nd STOCKINGS

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C. F. T. Co.

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OEO Energy Solutions OEO Energy Solutions

Total Performance Sports Medicine Total Performance Sports Medicine

OEO Energy Solutions is focused on providing Commercial and Industrial customers with the latest in LED technology. OEO works directly with businesses to lower operating costs, improve light quality, and assist with utility rebates in order to deliver customer satisfaction second to none.

Multi-specialty physical medicine practice.

550 SW 6th St. Suite B, Grants Pass 541-479-8000 Primary Contact: Todd Osten Email: admin@gpfloorstogo.com Website: www.grantspass.floorstogo.com Category: Flooring Description:

140 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047 Phone: (800) 553-2112 Primary Contact: Lesley Grant Email: Lesley@oeo.com Website: www.OEO.com Category: Energy Efficiency Description:

Grants Pass Phone: (480) 241-9608 Primary Contact: Claudia Tone-Krause Email: claudia@sevillelending.com Website: www.sevillelending.com Category: Mortgage Lending Description:

1328 NW 6th Street, Grants Pass Phone: (541) 476-4010 Primary Contact: Melissa Morgan Email: chiropractic@totalperformance.clinic Website: www.totalperformance.clinic Category: Health & Wellness Description:

OEO is the leader in “plug and play” EZ LED technology to make conversion to LED as simple as possible.

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

Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members Caveman Technology Group Caveman Technology Group

Rogue Valley SHRM Rogue Valley SHRM

We are a full-service provider, here are a few of our most popular services: Commercial fire & security; Armed & unarmed guard service with digital support & drone capabilities; Job site & minimal infrastructure Security; Fully managed IT service with business backups and a full-time help desk; Payment processing and Point of Sale. Theater and Audio Video/ Conference room/showroom/digital signage. And custom home automation.

We are an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management. Whether you are new to the HR field or have many years of experience, we are a local starting point for networking, information, professional development and continued support of excellence in Human Resources.

Grants Pass Phone: (541) 708-2283 Primary Contact: Mario Guerra Email: office@cavemansecurity.com Website: www.cavemansecurity.com Category: Security Description:

Medford Phone: (541) 476-9162 Primary Contact: Maegon Brazille Email: SHRMRogueValley@gmail.com Website: www.shrmroguevalley.shrm.org Category: Human Resources Management Description:

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

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Visit the Chamber and pickup your copy of the 2025 Small Business Tool Kit, and other Resources!

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

Visit Us Today!

509 SE 7th Street, Grants Pass

509 SE 7th Street, Grants Pass

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/

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

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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

For our Quarterly Professional Development, our Young Professionals got a deep dive into all the amazing programs available to the youth in our community through Project Youth Plus.

This organization stives to prepare low-income, first generation, under-represented youth to thrive in school, careers and life. Their target range is 6th grade -24 years of age to which they strive to engage and remove barriers to promote success. Executive Director, Carl Thomas was very passionate about his role and talked about their current efforts in fundraising and finding way to engage with the community. One recent engagement was partnering with local chefs and Steam Distillery for the Culinary Creations Fundraiser which sold out!

For June, we will be doing our annual Volunteer Project at the JOCO Food Bank. This is such a fun and rewarding project. 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

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

AirMedCare Network / REACH Barrett Business Services, Inc. ~ BBSI Bill’s Glass & Windshield - Grants Pass BUGS Northwest Cartwright’s Valley Meat Co. Charles Rund Friends of Josephine County Fairgrounds Galice Resort Grace Roots Grants Pass Equipment Rentals Grants Pass Family YMCA Grants Pass Golf Club Grants Pass Rotary Club Great Northwest Music Grip N Grub Holiday Inn Express Hunter Communications, Inc. JL Insurance, LLC JW Computer Service Motel Del Rogue My Bookstore NeoLife Nutrition ~ Debbie Musack New Hope Christian School

Oregon Pour Authority & Pizza Studio Our Foster Kids Out ‘N’ About Treehouse & Zipline Partnerships in Community Living Inc. Rogue Birth Center LLC RPM Diesel Saint Germain Foundation Scoops & More Si Casa Flores Siskiyou Insurance Marketplace, Inc. SL Records Management, Inc The Salvation Army Grants Pass Corps The Suites Assisted Living & Memory Care Winn Homes Real Estate Women’s Crisis Support Team Young Life 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)

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 Ribbon Cuttings- 6/5 Bolt Graphix; 6/11 YumBerry Bowl Business After Hours ~ Thursday, June 13th, 5:00 - 7:00 PM Friends of the Oregon Caves & Chateau

Concerts In the Park- Tuesdays June 18th - July 23rd; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Josephine County Fairgrounds, Midway Park Juneteenth - June 19th - CHAMBER CLOSED We support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy and partnerships!

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www.LemonadeDay.org/Grants-Pass

REGISTER TODAY! Entrepreneurship made easy and fun! One step at a time Lemmy, the entrepreneurial lemon, will take kids on a journey to opening their very own business — a lemonade stand. Since 2007 Lemonade Day has been empowering today’s youth to become tomorrow’s entrepreneurs. The My Lemonade Day app, will teach kids to set goals, make a plan, run their stand and get results to achieve their dreams!

August 2, 2024 Platinum Sponsor:

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HAVE FUN!

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LEARN A LOT!

Cascade Hasson Sotheby's Intl Realty • Chief Aircraft

As kids follow along with Lemmy and friends through the 4 modules, they will learn exactly what Harelson, it Clouser Well Drilling Inc • Cynthia CPA PC takes to become an entrepreneur and open their own profitable lemonade stand!

Evergreen Federal Bank - Main Branch

First Community Credit Union - N • Fort Vannoy Farms, Inc. Grants Pass Kiwanis Club • Hart Insurance • Logan Design Mama D's Authentic Kitchen • Marzi Sink Factory Mid Rogue Imaging Center • Nations Lending Pacific Living Centers South LLC 3. MY STANDREACH - River's Edge 4. MY RESULTS Charter School Academy Roe Motors GM • The Bifano Home Team @ RE/MAX Integrity Young Professionals Network

2. MY PLAN

1. MY GOALS

ALONG THE WAY KIDS WILL COMPLETE ACTIVITIES

WATCH VIDEOS SET GOALS

MAKE BUSINESS DECISIONS

KIDS LEARN... BUSINESS SKILLS

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RESPONSIBILITY

TEAMWORK

SLIDESHOWS This VIEW Event Presented by: EARN BADGES

GOAL SETTING

FINANCIAL LITERACY

Our Community Partners

1. VISIT MYLEMONADEDAY.ORG TO REGISTER AS A MENTOR 2. CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL AND ADD YOUR YOUTH PARTICIPANTS AS LEARNERS 3.

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