B R IGHTER BUSINESS, B I G SAVINGS

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

Is this offer for you?

BENEFITS OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT LIGHTING

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

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

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

Your business or organization is eligible if it is:

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

• You have less than 20 employees Or

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

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

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

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

Person of the Year

Title Sponsor

Brittni Biller

& Business Development Director

My name is Brittni Biller, and I am thrilled to be a part of such an amazing team at the Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce. My background is in Marketing and Business Development and most recently I worked for a Fortune 500 Title Insurance Company in their Business Development division. Prior to that I was the Project Manager for a local Non-Profit Organization that educates high school age students how to fund and operate their own community service projects in Josephine County.

Before making Grants Pass my home in 2014, I had traveled and lived all over the world from Hungary to Hawaii. I know from personal experience that there is no place like Grants Pass. From the climate to the people this place is special! I’m invested in this town and dedicated to supporting the people and local businesses in this vibrant community. Since moving here I’ve put down some deep roots that include meeting and marrying my wonderful husband Travis Biller and when I’m not working you can find us camping or spending time with friends and family!

In July of 2022, The Board of County Commissioners approved the Josephine County IT department to host Christina Berger, an ACC Lead for America AmeriCorps Fellow, to begin bridging the digital divide in Josephine County. The American Connection Corps (ACC) is an AmeriCorps program led by Lead for America and the American Connection Project, founded by Land O’Lakes and its partners. Serving with Josephine County as a Broadband Community Coordinator, Christina’s fellowship is sponsored by Tillamook Creamery. Digital equity in Josephine County is imperative for access to essential services, civil and cultural participation, education, and employment. Back in 2021, Josephine County did a joint survey with Jackson County to identify the need for broadband expansion in our region. With the help of host John McCafferty (Josephine County IT Director), Christina has organized a local Broadband Action Team with the commission’s support to drive digital connection-related projects throughout the county.

The Broadband Action Team is a collaboration of public and private organization leaders who are recognized as anchor organizations in the community. The following organizations have members on the Broadband Action Team or (BAT): Josephine County IT and Josephine County Emergency Management, Josephine Community Library District, Pacific Power, Southern Oregon Education Service District, IV Data Center, and AllCare health.

Through the partnership with SOESD, the BAT reached the homes of over 10,000 Josephine County students with the offer of the Affordable Connectivity Program benefit. In a similar effort through the Josephine Community Library District, email outreach advertised this benefit to roughly 22,000 friends of the library, along with an advertisement of the FCC mapping challenge. KAJO and affiliate stations have been running ongoing promotions about both opportunities. In addition, the local BAT is forming partnership opportunities with organizations attentive to closing digital gaps to initiate economic growth in our community. These opportunities include identifying areas of deficiency and seeking federal grant opportunities to overcome barriers in the region’s connectivity. The County has created a helpdesk at ACPhelp@josephinecounty.gov to assist locals with the ACP application process and has fielded calls through the IT department to assist in the FCC mapping challenge process. Digital skills, infrastructure funding, and access to devices are all significant motivations for the continued efforts of this team.

Rogue Valley Heating & Air

Rogue Valley Heating & Air

2820 Foothill Blvd.

Grants Pass, OR 97526

(541) 476-3211

Paxton Luke

Email: paxtonl@rvheat.net

Website: https://www.rvheat.com

Category: Heating and Air Conditioning

Description:

Rogue Valley Heating & Air is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company, located in Grants Pass, OR. We employ highly trained people whose goal is to make our company the best service company in Grants Pass and surrounding areas.

David the Pet Buddy

David the Pet Buddy

Gold Hill, OR 97525

(541) 261-8439

David Samples

Email: davidsamples01@gmail.com

Website: https://business.grantspasschamber.org/list/member/david-the-pet-buddy-12879

Category: Pet Day Care

Description:

Your pets will be happy, safe and sound when you’re not around.

Network One

Network One

541 Business Park Dr. Medford, OR 97504

(877) 256-2006

Andy Hackett

Email: ahackett@networkone.com

Website: http://networkone.com

Category: Computer Network & Hardware Support, and Network Services

Description:

Cloud Solutions, IT infrastructure, Security, Surveillance and Managed Services

At Network One our expertise is in building out enterprise-grade IT infrastructure in regional data centers and extending those assets to our clients by providing hardware as part of the support contract.

We include hardware in our support contracts so there is no longer the need to purchase expensive hardware, eliminating the need for on-site servers and giving our clients the ability to share IT assets across multiple locations without buying additional hardware or software licenses. Please reach out for a free quote.

Land and Wildlife LLC

Land and Wildlife LLC

Grants Pass

(775) 225-8177

Peggi Vernon

Email: peggi@landandwildlife.com

Website: https://www.landleader.com/agent/peggi-vernon-2

Category: Real Estate

Description:

Real Estate Broker- Specializing in Rural properties, Ranchettes, Ranches, land and luxury homes

Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members

Slightly Stationery

Slightly Stationery

Grants Pass, OR 97526

(503) 577-1003

Michael Heater

Email: michael@slightlystationery.com

Website: http://slightlystationery.com

Category: Gifts

Description:

We design and produce fun greeting cards and gifts intended to encourage people to write and send uplifting notes and thoughtful presents!

Grants Pass Magazine

Grants Pass Magazine

1630 Williams Hwy. Suite 94

Grants Pass, OR 97527

(704) 877-0681

John Oliver

Email: john@grantspassmag.com

Website: http://grantspassmag.com

Category: Publications

Description:

Grants Pass Magazine is a free quarterly lifestyle publication in print and online all about Grants Pass and its surrounding areas. You can read online or find pick up locations on our website.

Chamber of Commerce Text Messaging Program

General Messages - Text GPJC to 71441

To join the YPN group - Text GPYPN to 71441

To join the Greeters groupText GREETERS to 71441

To join the Merchant groupText MERCHANT to 71441

If you have questions, feel free to call 541-476-7717.

The Young Professionals Network is for young professionals in the target age range of 18-45 who are looking for networking opportunities with other young professionals, connections to the community and business leaders, community engagement, and professional development. The network holds monthly luncheons, quarterly socials, and community service projects.

Asante, Banner Bank, NiceBadge

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

We had a packed meeting for our February YPN Professional Development. Our speakers were Superintendent Tim Sweeny from School District 7, Superintendent Dave Venezuela from 3 Rivers School District along with his Deputy Superintendent Casey Alderson. Many topics were covered, from balancing state/ federal mandates and policies to aging infrastructure. We learned that both districts suffer from lack of funding and licensed teachers to cover positions.

District 7 has worked hard to create a strong music program which is now proudly recognized all over the Northwest. Tim also announced that their flexible online learning program, GPFLEX is moving to an alternate site which will allow more opportunities for students. He expressed his interest in leaning towards a year-round model.

Three Rivers School District expressed the importance of “soft skills” and the process in which those skills are nurtured and implemented. Casey spoke on their Career and Technical Education (CTE) and the importance of strong industry partnerships.

Both districts agree that future schools must have flexibility for more personalized learning and inclusiveness. They both acknowledge that more mental health supports must be available along with abilities to pass a bond for increased funding.

Our next event will be our Quarterly Social on Thursday, March 23rd, 5:30pm-7:00pm at Climate City Brewing. This event is FREE and registration is requiredhttps://grantspasschamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/42515

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

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2 Additional Category Listings

“Chamber News”Newsletter Ad

1/4 Page Size and Major Sponsor Weekly E-newsletter Sponsor

“PROFILE” Magazine Major Sponsor

All Major Event Recognition- plus,

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Exclusive Updates from Chamber President & CEO

Annual Recognition Event Exclusive for Legacy Partners

Business Tools: Free use of Boardroom(when Avail) Complimentary relocation and visitor packet inserts

Why Join?

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Applegate River Golf Club

Black Bear Diner

Bridge Street Auto & RV

Buona Sera Inn

Central Eyes Optometry

Clouser Well Drilling Inc

Don’s Bike Center

Elmer’s Restaurant

Express Employment Professionals

Gallop ‘n Glitz

Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service - Grants Pass

Go Army Grants Pass

Grants Pass Adventist School

H&R Block of Grants Pass

Hart Insurance

Imprints Design & Screen Printing

Josephine County

Josephine County Republican Party

LifeWave ~ Gloria Crist

Mycorrhizal Applications

New Hope Nursery

O.A.R.S.

Oregon Books & Games LLC

Rogue River Greenway Foundation

Rogue Valley Acupuncture, LLC

San Francisco/Petaluma KOA

Siskiyou Community Health Center

Soul Canyon Training & Development

Southern Oregon Aspire, Inc.

SunShine Solar Inc

Tom R Parker Enterprises

UCAN

Umpqua Bank

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