Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter: May 2022 by Grants Pass & JoCo Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber Membership

An Investment in Your Business and Our Community!

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 Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce 1995 NW Vine Street • Grants Pass, OR 97526 Phone: 541.476.7717 Fax: 541.476.9574 GPCOC@grantspasschamber.org • www.grantspasschamber.org

jmolloy@grantspasschamber.org

Art Dyer Customer Service Representative adyer@grantspasschamber.org

CHAIR/ Trent Carpenter Southern Oregon Sanitation CHAIR ELECT/Daniel Bifano - RE/MAX VICE CHAIR/ Kate Lasky Josephine Community Libraries

TREASURER/ Clay Leedy Wild River Brewing & Pizza PAST CHAIR/ Lawton LesueurMidland Empire Insurance

Christie Swafford Chamber Foundation Programs & Events cswafford@grantspasschamber.org Lowell Gibson - Chair; NiceBadge/RS

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 Angell Webb - First Interstate Bank Nathan Miller - Rentec Direct

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very Thursday Morning at 10:30am 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 By: This Month on Chamber Chatter:

• Val’s Ice Cream • GP Window & Carpet Cleaning • • Thomason Hospitality Grp • Active Club • 2

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

Grant Stutzman Farmer’s Building Supply Illinois Valley Building Supply Rogue Truss

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Be involved with your Business Community Wednesdays ~ Starts at 8:00 am

May 2022

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

May 4th

Fruitdale Grange#379

Fruitdale Grange • 1440 Parkdale Drive

May 11th

Ausland Group

3935 Highland Ave • Grants Pass

May 18th

Wednesdays 8:00 AM

Farmer’s Building Supply Fruitdale Grange • 1440 Parkdale Drive

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

May 25th

Morgan Stanley

Bear Hotel • 2101 NE Spalding Ave

Learning with The Library Library Resources to help Grow your Business! LIBRARY RESOURCES:

Explore the library Subject Guide

re you interested in learning more about gardening or emergency preparedness? Or maybe you’re a history buff who wants to dive-in to learning all about local history. Using the Josephine Community Library Subject Guide, find recommended reading, videos, podcasts, and more for any area of interest. Choose from over twenty subjects curated by your librarians.

To start exploring, find SUBJECT GUIDE under the EDUCATION/RESEARCH menu at josephinelibrary.org. Sign up for a library card josephinelibrary.org/library-cards, or visit your preferred branch in Grants Pass, Illinois Valley, Williams, or Wolf Creek. For more information, Or Visit josephinelibrary.org or Email info@josephinelibrary.org

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

Hi Members, The Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce has a very small staff. To meet our mission and goals, we rely on volunteers and members to lead committees and assist with numerous functions, advocacy, and promotion in our community. We are very lucky to have amazing Chamber volunteers and members. One group I would love to thank this month are the Ambassadors. The Ambassadors are a group of business owners and professionals that actively advocate for the Chamber communicating the benefits, programs and rewards of becoming a Chamber Member. They play an essential role to represent and communicate the Chamber’s value. They assist at meetings, events, ribbon cuttings, and ceremonies. Covid was a very hard time for this group as many of the events and ceremonies were cancelled or held virtually. Through Covid, a new program was developed where Ambassadors assemble and deliver welcome buckets to each of our new members. It is a great opportunity to not only welcome new members but share how they can get involved and take full advantage of their benefits. This year we have been very busy as we are back to in person celebrations and welcoming a lot of new members. The Ambassadors continue to grow their committee! They are the friendly face that welcomes all while representing our Chamber in a positive light. These past few months they have put in a lot of extra time with multiple ribbon cuttings in a week, a candidate forum, and a downtown tour with our local merchants. No matter what the ask is they are here for the Chamber and our business community. We know we can always count on this group to go above and beyond. We are lucky to have so many individuals donate so much of their time! I truly appreciate this group of people. Thank you, Ambassadors, for all you do for the Chamber!

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ildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center is excited to announce it has earned an accreditation from one of the premier zoological associations in the United States.

After a year-long process, the board of the Zoological Association of America has approved Wildlife Images and welcomes it into a community of more than 60 member facilities across the country that show a dedication to the highest standards of animal care as well as public and staff safety. “This is a major milestone for Wildlife Images,” said Ann Rusk, operations director at Wildlife Images. “We take great pride in the care we give to our animals, both our permanent residents and those brought in for rehabilitation. This accreditation substantiates our commitment to higher standards of animal care, welfare, safety, and staff training, and we couldn’t be more excited to join the ZAA family.” Wildlife Images has consistently earned top marks from the US Fish and Wildlife Service as well as the US Department of Agriculture and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, but joining ZAA is another measure to show the public the standard of care at Wildlife Images is first-rate. “Becoming an accredited facility allows us to demonstrate the integrity and genuine nature of our mission,” Rusk said. “It allows us to demonstrate to the public, our community, and the zoo and wildlife network as a whole that we are dedicated to improving the profession and strive to meet and exceed industry standards.” ZAA’s standards and practices go beyond mirroring existing federal requirements. Some of the areas evaluated during the accreditation process include animal care and husbandry, veterinary care, nutrition, enrichment, security and safety, facility aesthetics and maintenance, record keeping, and a thorough review of policies, procedures, and protocols. To achieve accreditation, a facility must receive letters of support from two existing ZAA members and undergo a series of reviews before the full board will consider the application. This process includes a thorough on-site review of the facility. Wildlife Images works closely with the USDA, US Fish and Wildlife, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Bureau of Land Management. This accreditation improves our standing with all of those organizations. “The state and federal government agencies that oversee our facility view accredited facilities differently from a permit and oversight level and this will make ambassador animal acquisitions and transfers a more stream-lined process,” Rusk said. “Our staff and volunteers are excited for this opportunity and eager to see how it will change Wildlife Images for the better.”

Wildlife Images is the second facility in Oregon to achieve ZAA accreditation, joining Wildlife Safari in Winston. There is one ZAA facility in Washington, the Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah, and there are five facilities in California. The Fort Worth Zoo – named the top zoo in North America by USA Today in 2020 – is also a proud ZAA member facility. 6 Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce ~ www.grantspasschamber.org

rt has been a lifelong passion of mine since I was barely old enough to walk. However, my career as an artist “tookoff” quite literally when my husband, Chad and I sold our business and home in Asheville, North Carolina and traded in our sedentary lifestyle for a home on wheels. Our Airstream adventures have taken us over 60,000 miles around North America and we eventually picked Grants Pass as our new home-base in 2017. Without knowing a soul here, we fell in love with the area for its friendly people and the fact that within only an hour or two of town, you can be rafting the river, walking along the coast, exploring the Redwoods, skiing down a mountain, or enjoying our incredible wine country. The diverse and changing landscapes along our travels as well as the freedom of the open road are often the inspiration for my paintings and photography. The major bulk of my business is commission work, from portraits and landscapes to murals and specialty logos. Besides original paintings, prints are also available of my art and photography. When we aren’t on the move, I run my art studio in downtown Grants Pass as well as manage our Airstream travel blog, Argosy Odyssey, featuring the adventures of Frankie the goat, our trusty travel companion. In addition to my art and photography business, I’m a travel writer for a few publications and a social media manager and content creator for Travel Grants Pass, where I enjoy sharing the beauty of our town and the greater Southern Oregon region.

432 NW 6th st suite 114 cate@argosyodyssey.com www.catebattlesart.com FB @Cate Battles Art 317-417-1711 travel blog www.argosyodyssey.com FB and IG ArgosyOdyssey (You’ll find my work at The Bohemian throughout May and June)

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GET READY ROGUE Citizen Alert A Josephine County and Jackson County Publication CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD or come by the Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce to pickup a copy: https://jacksoncountyor.org/emergency/News/News-Information/ get-ready-rogue-family-emergency-preparedness-handbook This notification system helps local officials provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations such as fire, flood, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuation of buildings or neighborhoods. In the event of an emergency, local officials will use the Citizen Alert system’s emergency notification function to call homes and businesses in the affected area. This function will only call landline phones. If you do not have a landline phone, you will not be notified unless you register another contact option. If you register other contact options, such as your cell phone, work phone or email, you can be notified even when you’re not at home. You specify how you want to be contacted. For example, you can tell the system to call your cell phone and work phones, or just text your phone or send an email. Whichever form of communication works best for you! You can also specify multiple locations in Josephine County you care about, such as your house, your parent’s house, or your kids’ school.

We can’t alert you if we can’t reach you, so sign up today!

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We are driven by a passion to support the health and well-being of those who live in our communities, through the delivery of quality

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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.

Asante, Midland Empire Insurance, First Interstate Bank, Logan Design, Farmer’s Building & Garden Supply, Jim Sigel Automotive, Hampton Inn & Suites, RE/MAX Integrity-Bifano Home Team, Weekend Beer Co., and NiceBadge

The Young Professional Network April Luncheon was very well attended. We had the great honor of hosting Mike and Eileen Amaranthus. These local entrepreneurs founded Mycorrhizal Applications Inc. here in Grants Pass as a way of helping with the reforesting process. Their ground-breaking products are now used in over 35 countries for countless applications. Mike and Eileen spoke adamantly on knowing your why and shared “10 things we learned along the way that made all the difference”, those items included:

1. Have a product or service that works. 2. Diversify your client base and income steam. 3. Stay out of debt. 4. Do work you care about. 5. Avoid hype and get rich schemes. 6. Invest in your community. 7. Embrace giving things a try. 8. Learn from failure. 9. Success takes action. 10. Know your customer. Our next event in May will include an opportunity to give back to our community and socializing. We will be volunteering at the Josephine County Food Bank on Thursday, May 19th, from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Following will be our Networking Social from 5:00pm-7:00pm. We have invited the Chamber Ambassadors to join us. This a great chance to network with successful business owners. Food will be provided by Asante and beverages provided by Weekend Beer Company. Bring a business card to be entered into a drawing for a gardening gift basket. 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

If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you. ~ Zig Ziglar

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As a way to enhance our communication with membership, we are introducing a new, optional text messaging program. Contact Chamber for Information cswafford@grantspasschamber.org • 541-226-3101

Participants will receive key information about things happening at the Chamber, important event updates and alerts for our area. This program also allows Management and Staff the capability to reach out to our membership in case there is an emergency.

The program is completely optional and you may opt out at any time. If you subscribed previously, look for an introductory text message from us.

For new subscribers please text GPJC to 71441 to sign up. Text GPYPN to 71441 to join the YPN group or Text GREETERS to 71441 to join the Greeters group. If you have questions, feel free to call 541-476-7717. To support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy and partnerships!

For 34 years, the Chamber has hosted Concerts in the Park offering residents and visitors a free concert series. Concerts in the Park is the Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce’s gift to our community! This is a high-quality event free to the public that includes professional musicians, food vendors, activities for kids and more. It is a family friendly event that draws around 2,000 attendees each night! We invite you to bring a picnic basket, chair or blanket and enjoy the show! For convenience, we will be providing delicious local food vendors with drinks and treats available for purchase. Concerts in the Park is made possible with the help of our amazing sponsors and community partners. We will be in a NEW VENUE for this season ~ Join us Tuesdays in the Midway Park at the Fairgrounds. Music starts at 6:30 p.m.!

NEW VENUE for 2022 Josephine County Fairgrounds “CONCERTS in the PARK”

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

The Roadsters June 14th

Mercy

July 12th

The KOZ Band June 21st

The Out of Towners July 19th

John Dough Band June 28th

Sound Stage Revue July 26th

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oatnik is back in 2022 with a full schedule. The Davis Shows carnival will be in the park Thursday – Monday with thrills and rides for the whole family. Friday afternoon, the midway will be setup with vendors from near and far with a variety of items or attractions. The first Boatnik cornhole tournament will take place Friday afternoon. The Jim Sigel Drive-it-Home golf shoot-out will start its tournament play Friday before Stephen Pearcy, voice of RATT takes the stage with special guest Emissary. Right after the concert, we will light up the sky with the first of our fireworks shows. The famous Boatnik parade is set to run down 6th street Saturday morning before a full day of boats and golf on the river. Boatnik Brewfest returns Saturday afternoon and then again on Sunday. Sprint boats, drag boats, and maybe a few hydros will put on a show Sunday before the golf shoot-out championships. The firework finale will cap the night on Sunday before we wrap up the weekend on Monday. Monday is a special day as we honor our fallen with a Memorial Day ceremony, including bagpipers and a jet flyover. The Tom Rice Memorial race will take place afterwards to finish the 2022 Boatnik. To stay connected and informed, follow the Boatnik facebook page and visit boatnik.com. All ticket pre-sales (brewfest, carnival armbands, concert) can be purchased at boatnik.com or local Circle K locations. The Active Club wants to send out a huge thank you to our community and to our sponsors for their support. Boatnik is not only a giant fundraiser for kids in the community, but it’s one of the largest events in the state. The planning and execution requires efforts from many people and organizations~ and we could not do it without you.

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Basic Benefits for Chamber Members Networking Groups • Forums • Business After Hours • Chamber Committees • PROFILE Magazine Listing • Workshops • Legislative Advocacy • Community Connections and Business Credibility by Association • Certificates of origin • Business advising, publications and community marketing partnerships • Job Postings • Economic development assistance

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Why Join?

Your Chamber provides a strong and effective voice to influence change that creates economic vitality. The Chamber also maintains effective relationships with elected representatives and staff at the local, state and federal levels, ensuring that the interest of business are represesented. Your investment alllows us to operate and represent our community and businesses!

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

Advertising Options Advertising with the Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce is a great avenue to reach the business community and their connections. Our network reaches a extensive audience

provide the greatest exposure possible. Please contact Linda Bradley to create your individual plan. lbradley@grantspasschamber.org • 541-956-4102

Website Premiere Ad Static -Home Page Top (only 1 available) - $3000/yr All-Site Banner Ad - $2500 [7.5” x 2” / 1200 px-x-300 px] Small Banner Ad - $1600 [4” x 1” - 600 px-x-150 px] Standard Ad - $1200 [ 3.5” x 2” - 300 px-x-120 px Featured Static Ad (Left Column only 1 available) - Directory & Event Calendar Pages - $2500 Major Sponsor Logo Carousel and Small Banner Ad [Incl. Legacy Level only][100 px-x-100 px]

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The Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce encourages you to support your local businesses. After the impacts and restrictions due to COVID, our small businesses are suffering. As a consumer you can help our small businesess in multiple ways by shopping local, sharing their social media posts, writing a positive review, and telling your friends and family the great experiences you have had with your favorite stores. We are in this together! Support local! Shop, eat, spend and enjoy locally! To support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy and partnerships!

Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members AFLAC Insurance - Greg Rohlik

Rogue Valley Living

AFLAC Insurance ~ Greg Rohlik

Rogue Valley Living

Aflac offers insurance policies for expenses that health insurance doesn’t always cover. Aflac’s policies provide practical protection for common needs, such as Accident, Vision, Dental, Disability, Critical Illness and Cancer policies.

Rogue Valley Living is a social emagazine emailed to over 15,000+ affluent home owners in the Rogue Valley. It features stories all about our neighbors - their families, pets, kids, recipes, homes, gardens and yards, veterans, seniors, babies, grads, and events. Because it’s digital, people can zoom in and out on pictures, and print out only the pages/recipes/stories/ads they are interested in.

324 Ardmore Ave, Medford, (541) 778-7636 Greg Rohlik Email: greg_rohlik@us.aflac.com Website: www.aflac.com Category: Insurance Description:

They work with all major health insurance plans. Aflac insurance agents work out of Grants Pass and are available for personal assistance.

Medford, OR 97501 (541) 900-6584 Linda Carter Email: editor@roguevalleylivingmag.com Website: www. roguevalleymagazine.com Category: Marketing Description:

If you’re local in Jackson or Josephine counties in Oregon, and you’d like to be featured and photographed for the magazine, or if you own a local business (or are not local, but of interest to this affluent demographic), please contact us for an interview.

Sherri Scott Real Estate

Zero Gravity Tree Service

Sherri Scott Real Estate

Zero Gravity Tree Service

325 NE 7th, Grants Pass (541) 660-8739 Sherri Scott Email: sherri@sherriscottrealestate.com Website: www.sherriscottrealestate.com Category: Real Estate Description: Sherri is a Grants Pass native, and She Loves Southern Oregon! She married her high school sweetheart and raised four wonderful children. She is currently waiting for her 13th and 14th Grandchildren to be born. Before joining the real estate world, she was an Executive Director and worked in Long Term Care for over 25 years. Becoming a Real Estate Agent was the perfect career move for her as she really enjoys people. She has been in Real Estate for several years now and in November made the move to open her own Agency and is enjoying every minute of it!

Grants Pass (541) 218-5877 Daniel Brennan Email: admin@zgtrees.com Website: www.zgtrees.com Category: Tree Expert & Arborist Description:

Zero Gravity Tree Service proudly serves Grants Pass, Oregon and the surrounding areas. To us, tree service is much more than hacking away branches and removing healthy trees for no reason. We prioritize what’s best for the longevity of the tree and focus on removing dead trees, hazardous trees and trees that pose a threat to buildings or structures. We have a great deal of knowledge on the types of trees that grow all across Oregon and we understand what’s best for the health of your tree. We begin with an assessment of the trees on your property and then provide an honest review of our findings. We can handle anything from dead wood removal, to weight reduction, to seasonal pruning, to full-scale tree removal. We’ll even grind the stump away for you. Contact us today to schedule a free estimate.

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Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members Annelies VandenBerg Health & Wellness Redwood Grange #760 Annelies VandenBerg Health & Wellness Redwood Grange #760 Grants Pass, OR (805) 459-9933 Annelies VandenBerg Email: fatloss.is.possible@gmail.com Website: Call or Text (805)459-9933 Category: Health & Wellness Description:

Annalies VandenBerg has learned by trial and error losing weight and keeping it off while not feeling hungry. She can help you if you need someone to support you and can keep you accountable in your journey to losing weight successfully.

1830 Redwood Avenue, Grants Pass (541) 660-4185 Ron Smith Email: redwoodgrange760@gmail.com Website: www. redwoodgrange.org Category: Associations, Clubs & Organizations Description:

The Grange is a family, community organization with its roots in agriculture. Founded in 1867, the Grange was formed as a national organization with a local focus. The family is the base of the organization with full membership beginning at age 14. The foundation of the organization is the Community Grange. Faith, hope, charity, and fidelity are the basic lessons of the Community Grange. Our membership sets the direction and activities for their Community Grange; including Nonpartisan legislative advocacy, educational programs, service projects, and social interaction and networking to serve the Grange communities and members. Redwood Grange Hall is available for rent to groups, organizations and individuals and provides a certified kitchen. Join us today!

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Optavia ~ Jill Hamm

2310 NW HAWTHORNE AVE Grants Pass (541) 479-5651 Duane Acuesta Email: spsteelfab@icloud.com Website: www.spsteelfab.biz Category: Welding & Fabrication Description:

Grants Pass (541) 660-4435 Jill Hamm Email: Jdhamm4435@gmail.com Website: An Optivia Journey with Jill Category: Health & Wellness Description:

Independent OPTAVIA Coaches like Jill Hamm, who deliver guidance and inspiration on your journey. A CommuniPrecise Inc DBA S&P Steel Fab has been proudly serving ty of warm, like-minded people providing real-time encouragethe Grants Pass and Southern Oregon community since 1973. ment. Clinically proven plans and scientifically-developed We sale Steel all shapes as well as Fabricate Steel, Alumi- products, called Fuelings, designed by dietitians, scientists, and num and Stainless steel. We also offer Trailer parts and a wide physicians. Our Habits of Health® Transformational System variety of Sae and metric fasteners. offers easy steps to a sustainably healthy lifestyle. If you are someone who wants to reclaim your health Our customers know they can depend on our friendly and change your lifestyle, you’ve come to the right place. Weland knowledgeable staff, always eager and available to help. Visit come to OPTAVIA. our store and shop with us today! Don’t just take our word for it. OPTAVIA has impacted 2 million lives. Their stories are powerful testaments to self-transformation, inspiring and real.

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Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members NAMI Southern Oregon

Academy Mortgage

NAMI Southern Oregon

Academy Mortgage

NAMI Southern Oregon is a nonprofit affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the leading grassroots organization dedicated to providing education, support, and advocacy for people with mental illness, their families, and friends.

It’s all about service at Academy Mortgage, and our company has been meeting the needs of homebuyers across the United States since 1988.

Grants Pass (541) 774-7872 James Ramirez Email: info@namisouthernoregon.org Website: www.namisouthernoregon.org Category: Mental Health Counseling Description:

1415 NW Lawnridge Ave., Grants Pass (541) 660-7961 Becca Zacha Email: becca.zacha@academymortgage.com Website: www.academymortgage.com/about-us/ team/BeccaZacha Category: Mortgages/Loans Description:

I joined Academy because of its strong reputation for We are a volunteer-run organization that offers help and integrity-based mortgage lending, its unwavering commitment hope for recovery. to responsible lending practices, and for its broad portfolio of mortgage solutions and tools.

Top Notch Tree Service

EQUUS Workforce Solutions

Top Notch Tree Service

Equus Workforce Solutions

2497 Midway Ave., Grants Pass (541) 291-3029 Kyle Armijo Email: treeguy1990@gmail.com Website: www.grantspasstreecare.com Category: Tree Expert & Arborist Description: We pride ourselves in being a notch above the rest!

735 SW 5th Street, Grants Pass (541) 282-3838 Dori Williamson Email: dori.williamson@equusworks.com Website: www.equusworks.com Category: Education/Training Description: Changing Opportunities. Changing Lives.

Our workforce professionals are guided by our mission of helping individuals live their best life and our LEGACY standards of Leadership, Environment, Get Going! Attitude, ComWe offer services for tree health, hazardous tree removal, munication, and You! tree pruning and trimming, stump removal and grinding, land Together with our partners and collaborators, we work clearing, fire abatement, brush removal, and more. every day to change lives, advance economies, and help communities thrive. Kyle Armijo is a certified arborist and has over 12 years of experience working in the tree service industry.

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

Affordable Park Place Storage Allstate - Lewis Insurance Agency LLC Bridge Street Auto & RV Diamond Cannabis Don’s Bike Center Elegance Antiques Friends of Josephine County Fairgrounds Grants Pass Rotary Club Foundation Grants Pass Water Laboratory/ Backflow Testing Great Northwest Music Hampton Inn & Suites Hunter Communications, Inc. Imprints Design & Screen Printing Josephine Community Library District Labrys Society Motel Del Rogue My Bookstore NeoLife Nutrition ~ Musack & Chambers Parkway Christian Center Partnerships in Community Living Inc. Rogue Community College Foundation Rogue Creamery Dairy & Farm Stand Rogue Valley Independent Retirement Living Seven Feathers Casino Resort Siskiyou Pediatric Clinic, LLP St. Anne Catholic School Wild Rogue Emporium 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 RIBBON CUTTING ~ 4:00 PM May 19th ~ Grocery Outlet, 350 NE Agness Ave YPN Volunteer Opportunity and Quarterly Networking Social @ Jo Co Food Bank on May 19th, 3:00PM - 7:00 PM Business Aftercommerce Hours @ Taprock NWcommunication, Grill ~ Wednesday May 18th ~and 5:30partnerships! PM - 7:00 PM To support and promote our local through advocacy

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