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

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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 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

Chuck Rund

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

Interim-President/CEO crund@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

Clay LeedyWild River Brewing & Pizza

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

Josephine County Chamber of Commerce ~ www.grantspasschamber.org

“The Oregon Cavemen, claiming to be the direct de scendants of the Neanderthal Man of ancient times, incorporated as a unit in October 1922, in a ceremony held secretly in the depths of the Oregon Cavestheir claimed homeland, and now a national monument. The group of Cavemen were composed of business and professional men, (most of the them members of the Commercial Club and later the Chamber of Commerce), back then there were about fifty in active membership. They appeared at the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge, a Broadway Show, and the Bay Area’s Treasure Island Exposition, just to mention a few.

The Cavemen, dressed in animal skins, wearing horsehair wigs, buck teeth, and “big horns” run rampant in parades and gatherings of the public. Usually, they will have their rustic cage in which they imprison their victims and display them for the public to see. They are always on hand for a prank or a joke to be played on an important personality visiting in Grants Pass or elsewhere.

Spreading good will and tourist information, they appear at openings of national and local interest alike. Known for their jovial antics and unorthodox welcomes, they are a cheerful spectacle and anticipated attendee to most notable events and auspicious celebrations -- leaving a lasting impression on even the youngest of visitors to the “Caveman Domain.”

Their main purpose as an organization is to publicize Grants Pass and the surrounding area and to attract tourists and new residents by showing them what a good time is to be had here. Their “ritual” includes orientation of the members in the geographical and scenic features of the Caveman Domain, instructions in the Cavemen “tactics” of greeting visitors (including presentation of an inscribed chamois). There are also “secret rites” of initiation.

The Cavemen have never been inhibited and thousands of pictures appearing in papers across the country prove they let their hair down literally and figu-

ratively. As for formalities and amenities, Grants Pass Cavemen make their own rules as they go along, always calculated for the most fun and the best gag at the moment. With each new trick and each visit to a new area, they spread the good word for Grants Pass and Josephine County, calling everyone to come and see the Rogue River Valley where people are enjoying life to the fullest.” (adapted from The Grants Pass Active Club, Boatnik.com and The Oregon Cavemen sign)

Since 1952, the Cavemen have been a committee of the Grants Pass Active Club. Carrying on the 102 year old tradition, the Cavemen continue to frequent the GP Active Club’s annual fundraising event, Boatnik, celebrating it’s 65th anniversary this Memorial Day Weekend and will be seen sporadically throughout the year around Grants Pass.

The Caveman story has been told numerous times for over 100 years-- as they have greeted and embraced people from all over the world. Whether or not you have an affinity for the big guy who lives up by the Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center or his brother, Big Mo who stands watch by Caveman Bridge, or their rambunctious and scantily fur-clad minions... Our community will be forever grateful for their fun-loving spirit and gregarious effort to bring special recognition to our national monument and community.

During this 100 year Anniversary of the Chamber, we celebrate with them in their 65th year of support and service to our youth and thank them for continuing the Oregon Cavemen tradition as the World’s Most Unique, and beloved Booster Club... UGH!

Photo Credit: Alexander Malloy

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

May 2024

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

May 1st

Four Way Community Fnd.

Fruitdale Grange • 1440 Parkdale Dr

May 8th

Friends of the Oregon Caves & Chateau/ City of Grants Pass Economic Development / Visit Grants Pass

Shops inside Near The Hivve • 138 SE G St

May 15th

Youth 71 Five Ministries 1550 Nebraska Ave

May 22nd

Tekmanagement Inc.

Fruitdale Grange • 1440 Parkdale Dr.

May 29th

Josephine County Food Bank 3658 Upper River 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!

Feliz"

Jodi Wainwright

Learning with The Library

Afterschool Storytime at the library

Children in Kindergarten through third grade and their families are invited to a weekly interactive afterschool storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. This program takes place every Friday from 5–5:30 pm at the Grants Pass branch of Josephine Community Library. Siblings are welcome!

This program is offered at no charge and a library card is not necessary to participate. Registration is not required.

LINK: https://josephinelibrary.org/calendar/afterschool-storytime/all/

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.

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.

Ambulatory Foot Center

When you can’t stand comfortably on your own two feet, the Ambulatory Foot Center in Grants Pass is here to help.

Mark Simchuk, DPM, FACFAS, and Kyle Villaruz, DPM, AACFAS, our Grants Pass podiatrists— together with our medical support staff— provide excellent results for patients of all ages with foot and ankle conditions, injuries or pain.

Kyle Villaruz, DPM, AACFAS

Mark Simchuk, DPM, FACFAS

Schmidt Family Vineyards is a destination vineyard, winery and tasting room that offers wine flights, glasses, bottles, barrel tastings, winery tours, food and beautiful grounds.

We are located at 330 Kubli Road, and are open year round every Tuesday - Saturday 12-5pm and have extended hours from 5-8 every Friday for live music.

We are a family operation covering three generations. We have been working since 2001 to make wines from the 20 varietals we have planted on our estate vineyard.

These wines have been well received and have won many awards and accolades through the years including, “Editors Choice” from Wine Enthusiast, “Best of Class” from the San Francisco Chronicle, “Best of Show” from World of Wine, “Best in Class” from Oregon Wine Experience, “Best in Show” from the Lone Star International Wine Competition along with well over 100 gold medals and many other accolades.

Schmidt Family Vineyards

330 Kubli Road

Grants Pass, OR 97527

541-846-9985

sfvineyards.com

Watch Forums on the Chamber’s YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_1phl6W2nI-K_LglkuO3Jg

Josephine County Commissioner Postion 3 Josephine County Commissioner Postion 2

Welcome to Oregon Wine Month... in the Applegate Valley!

FREE MAP INCLUDED

“Nominated for World’s Top Wine Country“

WINE ENTHUSIAST

FREE MAP INCLUDED

“Nominated for World’s Top Wine Country“ WINE ENTHUSIAST

Distinctive from land to glass

Distinctive from land to glass Applegate wineries tastings at this Tickets include a wine glass.

An AVA all of its own. Rivers, lakes, vistas, organic farms, lavender and 18 oustanding wineries.

Meet the Winemakers

Inside our small wineries, you’re bound to meet the winemaker. They can tell you about their singular wines and vineyards-- how the Tempranillo varieties grow best in silty-loam soil, how Viognier thrives in river-wash, or how Syrah ripens best on the upland benches. They may tell you about the biodynamic and regenerative farming techniques that enrich their vineyards. You might even hear the story of how they found their way to the Applegate Valley.

In the end, a tour of Applegate Wine Country will deepen your understanding of wine’s relationship to the soil, or as the French put it ‘terroir.’

Every May and November, Applegate wineries host delectable eats and wine tastings at this self-paced wine tour event. Tickets include a commemorative Wine Trail wine glass.

“Many good, even extraordinary, wines are now created in an America that most of us never see.”

WINE SPECTATOR

Wildlife Images is OPEN! 11845 Lower River Rd

Our Chamber Ambassadors organize Ribbon Cutting Celebrations for a variety of events for Chamber Members! Contact Brittni to schedule your celebration! bbiller@grantspasschamber.org Ribbon Cuttings

Foothill Retirement Center I 30 year Anniversary

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings for May

May 3rd - Hellgate Jetboat Excursions @ 10:30am 966 SW 6th St.

May 15th - Youth 71Five @ 9:15am 1550 Nebraska Ave.

May 16th - Pregnancy Care Center @ 9:00am 708 SE 8th St.

May 17th - Pinnacle 365 @ 1:00 pm 1044 NE 6th St.

May TBD - Yumberry Bowl @ 1883 Williams Hwy.

Ambassadors BUNCO for Business was a huge Success!

BOATNIK

RUBY SPONSOR

HONORING OUR HEROES

MAY 23 – MAY 27

DOUBLE PLATINUM SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSORS

2 RAVENS GRAPHICS

3 BOYS CLASSIC TOWING ALLCARE HEALTH

AMARANTHUS FAMILY FOUNDATION

APLAND CUSTOM MASONRY APPLEBEES

AVISTA

BLUE STAR GAS

CAMPBELL EXCAVATION

CLOUSER DRILLING

DAVE & SHARON ALLEN

DAY, DRIVER, FOURNIER & REINHART LLP

DIAMOND HOME IMPROVEMENT

101 CLEANING

APPLIANCE & MOWER CENTER

BF HULTS CONSTRUCTION LLC

CASABLANCA COFFEE & GRILL

COPELAND LANDSCAPE SUPPLY

ESAM, INC

GRANTS PASS TOYOTA

HULL & HULL FUNERAL DIRECTORS

BOUNDS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC

BROWNELLS ELECTRIC

CIGAR CAVE

CORY COPELAND

FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

GRANTS PASS DAIRY QUEEN

HELLGATE JETBOAT EXCURSIONS

GOLD SPONSORS

DOWNTOWN LIQUOR

FREY PAVING CONCRETE LLC HART JEWELERS

HD YORK INSURANCE & ASSOCIATES

JOES SPORTS BAR & GRILL

KAILA REINHART REALTOR

KOBI-TV NBC

M&N STREET INDUSTRIAL PARK

MURPHY COMPANY

OPEN DOOR DENTAL

OREGON ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

EMERALD SPONSORS

KCNA/KROG RADIO – OPUS BROADCASTING

OREGON PIZZA & POUR AUTHORITY

silver SPONSORS

LET IT FLY GOLF & SPORTS

JOE MILDER

KRISTA & DUSTIN SMITH

LOGAN DESIGN

MASTERBRAND

MCKENNON LLC

MYCORRHIZAL APPLICATIONS

NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION

NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

OREGON PACIFIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS

EVENT SPONSORS

HUCKS GARAGE

HULL CUMMINGS PROPERTIES

LARRY & YOSHIE BUTTS

MARZI SINK FACTORY

MOUNTAIN VIEW BREWING

MT SHASTA SPRING WATER

REDWOOD GLASS

DON

CARTER ENTERPRISES

POWDERHORN CAFE

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GROUP OF OREGON

PROVOLT COUNTRY STORE & DELI

Q100.3/KISS FM – BICOASTAL MEDIA

ROGUE VALLEY DOORS

SKYLAKES MEDIA

SOUTHERN OREGON SANITATION

SPECTRUM

TAORMINO TRANSMISSION & DIESEL

UMPQUA BANK

VALVOLINE INSTANT OIL CHANGES

ZCS ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE

PRIMERICA, JEFF VOIGT & ASSOCIATES

QUINNS PUMP SERVICE & SUPPLY

RED ROBIN

ROBCO, INC

SETYR RODS

SHAMROCK PLUMBING

TAYLORS SAUSAGE

TEAM DOYLE – NATIONS LENDING

TIMBER PRODUCTS

U-SAVE GAS & TACKLE

RICK MCKAY

ROE MOTORS

ROLEYS PACIFIC SUPPLY

SOUTHERN OREGON SUBWAY

UMPQUA DAIRY

WELCH INVESTMENT GROUP

WILBER ELLIS

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SOUTHERN OREGON

HAMS BODY SHOP

HOURS

THURSDAY, MAY 16 th 5 - 7 P M

THURSDAY, MAY 16 th 5 - 7 P M

Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members

The Alexander Malloy LLC

The Alexander Malloy, LLC

Address: Grants Pass

Phone: (541) 761-5908

Primary Contact: Alexander Malloy

Email: alexander@thealexandermalloy.com

Website: www.thealexandermalloy.com

Category: Photographers

Description:

Alexander Malloy, owner, and founder, is a digital odd jobber and provides a host of multimedia services focused on his appreciation for the many facets of beauty Southern Oregon has on offer. From his award winning landscape photography, the numerous business logos he’s created peppered throughout Grants Pass, marketing videos and graphic design, publications and digital content, he’s yet to find a creative endeavor he couldn’t deliver for his clients. He’s turned his pass time hobbies into digital services to bring Josephine and Jackson county a dependable creative solution to meet all your numedia needs.

Scoops & Sips

Scoops & Sips

Address: Grants Pass

Phone: 541-531-8830

Primary Contact: Bridget Kime

Email: bridgetkime@gmail.com

Website: www.business.grantspasschamber.org/list/ member/scoops-sips-13868

Category: Ice Cream Truck

Description:

Scoops & Sips | Ice Cream Truck

Sundance Kayak School

Sundance Kayak School

Address: 917 Galice Rd.

Phone: 541-708-3601

Primary Contact: Robert Weir

Email: info@sundancekayak.com

Website: www.sundancekayak.com

Category: Sports & Recreation

Description:

Rafting trips and world-class Whitewater kayak instruction on the Rogue River. Day trips and lessons as well as all-inclusive, multi-day, wild and Scenic wilderness adventures from Galice to Agness.

Moxley Media LLC

Moxley Media LLC

Address: 588 Parsons Dr. STE A Medford

Phone: (541) 601-9053

Primary Contact: Travis Hinman

Email: info@moxleymedia.com

Website: www.moxleymedia.com

Category: Professional Services: Embroidery, Screen Printing & Apparel

Description:

Do you need help creating a logo for your business? Are you looking for the perfect shirt design for your local team? The professionals at Moxley Media have you covered!

Located in Medford, OR, our locally owned business offers a full range of services, from traditional screen printing and digital printing to custom product development and beyond. Let our expert team bring your vision to life!

Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members

Animal Rain Productions

Animal Rain Productions

A.K.A. ‘’Big Red Chicken’’

Address: Grants Pass

Phone: (541) 291-2051

Primary Contact: Lance Nevis

Email: animalrainproductions@gmail.com

Website: www.bigredchicken.net

Category: Publications

Description:

Lance Nevins stands as the proud author of six published children’s books, each one a testament to his unwavering dedication to spreading joy and enlightenment through the power of storytelling.

Five Tails Plumbing & Construction

Five Tails Plumbing and Construction

Address: 9155 N Applegate Rd.

Phone: (541) 450-2730

Primary Contact: Brad Redhead

Email: fivetailsplumbing.construction@gmail.com

Website: www.business.grantspasschamber.org/list/

Member/five-tails-plumbing-and-construction-14015

Category: Contractors: Plumbers

Description:

With over 30 years’ experience as a journeyman plumber and in the construction trades, I have started my new venture, Five Tails Plumbing and Construction. We offer competitive pricing, fast service, and free estimates. We service both Josephine and Jackson counties. Check us out on Facebook for some before and after project photos. Call or text me today for all your plumbing and construction needs, 541-450-2730.

Stratotech LLC

Business Name: Stratotech LLC

Address: 940 SE M St

Phone: (541) 683-7925

Primary Contact: Adrian Tayne

Email: info@stratotechvalve.com

Website: www.stratotechvalve.com

Category: Manufacturing, Production & Wholesale*

Description:

Stratotech produces specialty breather valves and relief valves for the defense, aerospace, space, and commercial industries.

Tim Vanderstoel Trucking Inc.

Tim Vanderstoel Trucking Inc

Address: Grants Pass

Phone: (971) 241-2827

Primary Contact: Tim Vanderstoel

Email: tim@tvstruckinginc.com

Website: www.business.grantspasschamber.org/list/ Member/tim-vanderstoel-trucking-inc-14009

Category: Professional Services: Shipping/Freight Carrier/Trucking*

Description: Professional Services: Shipping/Freight Carrier/Trucking*

Yumberry Bowl

Yumberry Bowl

Address: 136 NE Steiger & 1883 Williams Hwy

Phone: (541) 218-9977

Primary Contact: Julie Lockman

Email: info.yumberrybowl@gmail.com

Website: www.yumberrybowl.com/

Category: Food & Beverage: Restaurants

Description: Specialty Smoothie Bowls!

You might live here, but until you get involved, you’re not part of the community.

~ Jill Hamm

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.

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 a great time visiting the Glass Forge Studio for the Quarterly Social. While the venue was a smidge on the warm side, the demonstration, and the dance between glass artisans as they create was completely mesmerizing. Lee’s knowledge and passion for his craft was evident in the way he described the process that goes into the pieces they create along with the history and folklore around the art form. It was a treat to hear from Founder, Master Artisan, Entrepreneur, Artisan and Glass Cook, Lee Wassink as he shared his wealth of knowledge of the art of glass blowing. He and his Co-Founder and fellow Master Glass Blower, Nathan Sheafor lit the Forges furnaces on Memorial Day 1998. Since that day they and their talented team continue to crank out amazing works of art. Lee and his team’s talents can be discovered spread along the Oregon Coast in the form of glass floats for the “Finders Keepers” treasure hunt. Fun fact: Glass Forge is an annual stop for Tap Walk and Wine Stroll!

The month May, we will be performing our quarterly trash cleanup for the Adopt A Street Program and also hosting Professional Development with Project Youth+. 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

Grants Pass Active Club

Allstate - Lewis Insurance Agency LLC

Applegate RV Resort

Applegate Valley - Oregon Vintners Assoc.

Black Bear Diner

Bolt Grafix, LLC

Builders Association Southern Oregon

Carden Industries LLC

Day, Driver, Fournier & Reinhart, LLP

Diamond Cannabis

Express Employment Professionals

First Interstate Bank - South Branch

Giannelli’s A Taste of Italy

Grants Pass Grocery Outlet

GP Water Lab/ Backflow Testing

Imagine That...

Creative Children’s Center LLC

Indoor Airman

Insurance Lounge

Joy with EPICURE

Kendon Leet Real Estate

Lewis Power Equipment

Lippert’s Carpet One

Mountain Blossom Bees

Parkway Christian Center

Primerica - Jeff Voigt

Redwood Hyperion Suites

Rogue Creamery Dairy & Farm Stand

Rogue Credit Union - Downtown Branch

Rogue Florist & Gifts

San Francisco/Petaluma KOA

Sespe Consulting, Inc.

Seven Feathers Casino Resort

Sherri Scott Real Estate

Silver Pages

Siskiyou Pediatric Clinic, LLP

Slightly Stationery

Southern Oregon Guild of Artists

Super 8 Grants Pass

The Venuti Group at Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

UCAN

Valley Animal Hospital

Wicks Emmett LLP

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

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