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To support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy and partnerships! 1~ Continued Page 6
To support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy and partnerships! January 2020
Special Center Section:2019: A look Back...
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Message from the CEO:The Chamber is a Catalyst...
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As we move into 2020, our focus is on our mem-bership and our businesses! We will be conducting our Business Re-
tention & Expansion Local Business Survey. Informa-tion gained from this survey will be used to identify industry needs, concerns, and problems. This is very important data for our community to improve our business climate. We will also be offering resources for our local businesses including workshops, panels, and information online for our busy business owners. Stay tuned for Membership Madness in March as we cel-ebrate our 600 members! To celebrate our entrepreneurs, we will be hosting the first Lemonade Day in Grants Pass! Lemonade Day is a community-wide educational pro-gram that provides youth with the opportunity to learn how to start, own and operate their first business…a lemonade stand. Our Young Professional Network will be offering professional development opportunities for our Young Professionals while continuing the monthly luncheons and quarterly socials. We are excited for all 2020 has in store for our members and community!
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This month on Chamber Chatter:• Common Connections • Double Taps-Tap Room & Craft Spirits •
• Merchant Challenges & Activities •
Membership in the chamber is much more than a plaque on the wall, the fulfillment of a sense of civil obligation, or the means to generate new business. Rather, membership represents a commitment to the continued prosper-ity 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 Membership an Investment in Your Business
and our Community!
Josie Molloy President/CEO [email protected] Sue Brown Business Director [email protected]
Linda Bradley Membership & Marketing [email protected]
Art Dyer Customer Service Representative [email protected]
Christie Swafford Programs & Events [email protected]
Executive Board of DirectorsCHAIR/ Hugh GriffithsSmall Business Development CenterCHAIR-ELECT/ Julie ThomasConcierge Home & Business WatchTREASURER/ Trent CarpenterSouthern Oregon SanitationPAST CHAIR/ David KinyonAsante Three Rivers Medical Center
Chamber Foundation Lowell Gibson - Chair; NiceBadge/RSJodi Wainwright,- Vice Chair; Jodi the AuthorDarlene Dart - SecretaryRoy Lindsay- Director; Mayor of Grants PassRebecca Stoltz- Director; JCLDGreg Roe - Director; B&GCRVLawton Lesueur - Director; Mid.Emp.Ins.
Board of DirectorsJosh Balloch - AllCare HealthTrent Carpenter - So. OR SanitationJoy Donohue - Umpqua BankJeff Javelona - Old Town Mail HouseChristina Kruger - Pacific PowerKirk Kolb - GP School District #7Clay Leedy - Wild River Brewing & Pizza
Lawton Lesueur -Midland Empire Ins.Juliet Long - RCCLee Wassink - The Glass ForgeGreg Roe - Boy's & Girl's Club RVDaniel Bifano - RE/MAX Integrity
Chamber of Commerce Contact InformationGrants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce
1995 NW Vine Street • Grants Pass, OR 97526Phone: 541.476.7717 Fax: 541.476.9574
[email protected] • www.grantspasschamber.org
Every Thursday Morning at 10:30am Chamber Chatter is Sponsored by Rogue Credit Union, showcasing events and businesses in Grants
Pass and Josephine County. Chamber Chatter is Fun and Informative while discussions with the Morning Hosts of KAJO and KLDR keep it lively and interesting. Join us at 10:30am each Thursday Morn-ing to Listen to Chamber Chatter and find out what is happening in our Community for the Weekend. Keep your radio dialed to 98.3 FM or 99.7 FM or 1270 AM 10:30-11:00 am on Thursdays.
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Staff
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December 2019 Greeter of the Month was: December 2019 Greeter of the Month was: Kimberly Cacho ~ Southern OR AspireKimberly Cacho ~ Southern OR Aspire
Greeter of the Month
Laurel Merkel - RE/MAX Integrity | Lawton Lesueur - Midland Empire Insurance, Inc.Laurel Merkel - RE/MAX Integrity | Lawton Lesueur - Midland Empire Insurance, Inc.Kimberly CachoKimberly Cacho ~ Southern OR Aspire ~ Southern OR Aspire
KimberlyKimberlyCachoCacho
1830 NE 71830 NE 7thth Street Street Grants Pass, OR 97526Grants Pass, OR 97526
Each office independently owned and operated.Each office independently owned and operated.
GrantsPassHomes.com
Nancy VenutiCRS, Oregon Principal Broker
office 541.476.9616cell 541.660.0612
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advice for executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone else who'll need the skills to face the unpredictability, risk, and deep uncertainty that lies ahead. These resources were curated by the Collection Development Librarian for Josephine Community Library District.
josephinelibrary.org [email protected]
Nimble: Make Yourself and Your Company Resilient in the Age of Constant Changeby Baba Prasad
Today's world is best described by one word: turbulence. Every leader today knows they need to be nimble,
agile and resilient--but how? In this engaging and insightful book, management strategist and Wharton Fellow Baba Prasad sheds new light on the subject, and offers practical
Be involved with your Business Community
January 2020Business For Breakfast
Meeting Time: 7:45 - 9:00 am
January 8thJosephine Community Library
Grants Pass Branch • 200 NW C Street
January 15thSearch & Rescue 250 Tech Way ~ Merlin
January 22ndFriends of Caves Chateau1519 NE F Street ~ Parkway Village
January 29thREACH - River's Edge Academy
290 NE C Street
Wednesdays ~ Starts at 7:45 am
Our Mission is to support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy,
and partnerships! Membership Info: 541-956-4102
Book of the Month Library Resources to help Grow your Business!
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Library Resources to help Grow your Business!
From the desk of the President & CEO
Greetings Members ~ Hello 2020! Looking back, 2019 was a great year for the Grants Pass & Jose-phine County Chamber of Commerce. In December, our Board of Directors had a strategic planning session to prepare for the future. For one activity, we listed everything the Chamber accomplished in 2019. It was a long list. We had a lot to celebrate! You will find the complete list in this newsletter. This is just the beginning as we are looking forward to accomplishing more in 2020. Besides our programs and functions, we also do a lot of behind the scenes work that people never see. We work directly with our business owners, community, city, county, and economic development partners to push Grants Pass & Jose-phine County to the next level. We are the Catalyst for business growth, the Convener of leaders and influencers, and the Champion for a stron-ger community. We advocate for our businesses. When there is a problem or a challenge that arises, we connect our businesses with the right people to get the job accomplished. We help you find the solution. We have a seat at those important meetings such as last year we sat on Southern Oregon Economic Development, Inc. (SOREDI) Board, the Collaborative Economic Development Committee, Tourism Advi-sory Committee, Youth Program boards (Youth Pathway Partnership Board, Exchange for Change, JCCN), Rotary, and Small Business Devel-opment Center Advisory, just to name a few. We are also one of the first faces people see when they visit or relocate to our community. We send out over 1,000 relocation/visitor packets, welcome 6,000+ visitors a year to our community, take over 4,000 phone calls with requests, and have over 1.5 million people visit our website annually. We also have the best community calendar in Jose-phine County! A big benefit to our Chamber members are our member referrals. We were there when Travel Oregon brought the Food Trail idea to Southern Oregon. We represented our amazing farmers in Josephine County. We were there when SOREDI was creating their Strategic Plan. And we will be at the table when they are implementing the goals for their Strategic Plan. We represent you and our community! If you are facing an issue and need help, reach out to us. We can be the convener to help you accomplish what you need whether it is work-ing with the county, city, or another business. We have the connections. Together we are stronger in numbers. When the Chamber shows up at the table, organizations know we not only have the credibility, but we are also representing over 600 businesses. Our board is comprised of 15 engaged individuals from a wide variety of industries, helping Grants Pass and Josephine County be a great place to live and do business. We are looking forward to continuing to be your advocate!
Photo Credit: Gloria Cone Photography
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Community Connections ~ Charitable Giving, Outreach, Impact
The Exchange for Change (E4C) program, first held July 2019, brought together 12 Josephine
County students and 12 Portland students for 2 weeks of living and learning together – the first week at Siskiyou Field Institute in Selma and the second week based out of Port-land State University. The program was built around an “SOS” model, with goals to 1) increase students’ individual leadership skills and self-confidence (SELF), 2) increase stu-dents’ understanding and respect for diversity (OTHER), and 3) build understanding of the challenges and strengths that face rural and urban Oregon (SYSTEMS). Students identi-fied as 6 different ethnicities, all local students were low income, and immi-grant and homeless students were also involved. “Being in the E4C program means so much to me. This may sound cheesy, but it was truly a life changing experience. I came into the program on the first day quiet and in-troverted, but the last day I was talk-ing to everyone and even singing. It really helped build my character and open my personality to the world”. E4C participant.
The program was paid for by grants (Josephine County Cultural Coalition and the Carpenter Foun-dation), personal and business dona-tions, and amazing community sup-port:
• College Dreams and The PLACE (the Portland partner) pro-vided staffing and transportation costs.• Bobbi Kidder provided a workshop; Ferrin and Sue Orris, Scott Taylor, Joe Vaninetti and Michele Templer provided a paddle raft trip; Roe Motors donated local transporta-tion. • Greater GP Rotary, Rogue Gateway Rotary, Illinois Valley Ro-tary, Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber Ambassadors, Caveman Kiwanis, and the Bolder Goat Moia prepared, delivered and served meals to the students at Siskiyou Field Insti-tute.• Wednesday Rotary, GP Ki-wanis, and AAUW all sponsored a meal for students at local establish-ments.• Thomason Restaurants donat-ed a meal and Taylor’s County Store and Galice Resort served deeply dis-
counted meals. Out-n-About Tree-houses/Ziplines provided a heavily discounted zipline experience (a stu-dent favorite!) Exchange for Change is a pro-gram that uses the Grants Pass & Jose-phine County Chamber Foundation as their fiduciary organization. The E4C Steering Commit-tee is currently grant writing, fund-raising and gathering support for the 2020 summer program. Thank you to Linda Hugle (†Deceased ) for direct-ing the 2019 Four Way Louis Schultz Distinguished Service Award to the E4C program and to the Josephine County Cultural Coalition and the Rotary Porchfest program for select-ing E4C as a grant recipient. If you would like to make a donation to Ex-change for Change 2020 we would be so grateful for your support! If you would like to support the Exchange for Change program, please be sure to make your check payable to the Grants Pass & Jose-phine County Chamber Founda-tion, put in the memo line "E4C" and mail it to:
Grants Pass & Josephine CountyChamber Foundation
PO Box 970Grants Pass, OR 97528
Exchange for Change 2020: Youth Rural/Urban Diversity Program
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Want to Say Thank You to A Soldier Deployed
This 10th Year of Stockings For Soldiers OUR GOAL Is to send out a Record amount of
750 Stockings that will go to Our Local National Guard Men and Woman being
Deployed from Southern Oregon. These are items the Soldiers can keep in their backpacks.
SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR DONATING:
Aspirin Body Powder
Disposable Razors Flavored Water Packets
Hot Chocolate/Coffee Packets Individual Size Snacks:
Oreos/Nuts Instant Oatmeal
Liquid Soap /Lotions Sanitary Wipes
Shampoo Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
& Other Miscellaneous Items
Donation can be mailed or delivered to: OSU Extension Office
Josephine Co. 4-H Association 215 Ringuette Street, Grants Pass OR 97527
541-476-6613 Deadline for items– Nov. 25, 2019
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Want to Say Thank You to A Soldier Deployed
This 10th Year of Stockings For Soldiers OUR GOAL Is to send out a Record amount of
750 Stockings that will go to Our Local National Guard Men and Woman being
Deployed from Southern Oregon. These are items the Soldiers can keep in their backpacks.
SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR DONATING:
Aspirin Body Powder
Disposable Razors Flavored Water Packets
Hot Chocolate/Coffee Packets Individual Size Snacks:
Oreos/Nuts Instant Oatmeal
Liquid Soap /Lotions Sanitary Wipes
Shampoo Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
& Other Miscellaneous Items
Donation can be mailed or delivered to: OSU Extension Office
Josephine Co. 4-H Association 215 Ringuette Street, Grants Pass OR 97527
541-476-6613 Deadline for items– Nov. 25, 2019
JJoosseepphhiinnee CCoouunnttyy 44--HH MMeemmbbeerrss aarree SSeewwiinngg,, SSttuuffffiinngg,, && ppaacckkiinngg CCHHRRIISSTTMMAASS SSTTOOCCKKIINNGGSS ..
FFoorr SSoollddiieerrss oovveerrsseeaass aatt CChhrriissttmmaass
JJoo.. CCoo.. 44--HH AAssssoocciiaattiioonn
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Ambassadors ~ Celebrating our Community!
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December 17, 2019Ambassadors Donate to
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December 7, 2019Christmas Parade
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Visit one of our Grants Pass locations:
Downtown, 400 SW Sixth Street, 541.474.1121
Redwood Albertsons, 1690 Allen Creek Road, 541.955.4507
Thank You to Our Sponsors!Title Sponsor
PACIFIC POWERPlatinum Sponsors
Asante Health SystemAllCare Health
Grants Pass Family YMCA
A R B O N N E ®
C andy MoraschIndependent Consultant
Area ManagerArbonne ID# 127-42-815
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Concerts in the Park 2020The Chamber is currently accepting applications for the 2020 Concerts in the Park series.
Concerts in the Park is a free weekly community event held during the summer in Riverside Park. If you know a high energy band with strong stage presence and showmanship, please encourage them to apply!
The application can be found at www.grantspasschamber.org
Submit form to: Christie Swafford [email protected] no later than January 31, 2020Or mail to: Grants Pass COC PO Box 970 Grants Pass OR 97528
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IPA Member
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World-class surgery. Hometown care.
Independent Physician Association
IPA Member IPA Member
David F. Young MD, PCD E R M AT O L O G Y
IPA Member
Started in 1994, AllCare Independent Physician Association (IPA) is a team of local doctors and providers with the same 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
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Our board-certified general and vascular surgeons provide diagnosis and treatment for almost every organ or body system.
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1309 NE 6th Street, Grants Pass(541) 479-3367
Currently accepting new patients! Call today.
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Rogue River Family Practice offers complete care for a broad range of health conditions. New patients are welcome. Call for an appointment. Most insurance is accepted.
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2019 Accomplishments• Started the first Young Professionals Network• Hosted the 2019 Oregon State Ambassador Convention• Started annual Industry Breakfast• Chamber member ornament contest• Revamped monthly "Business After Hours"
Visitor Center• 6,000+ visitors• 1,000+ relocation/visitor packets• 4,000+ phone calls• Over 1.5 million visitors to our website
Committees• Young Professionals Network• Business Retention & Expansion• Government Affairs• Finance• Ambassadors
Events/programs• Peerspectives• Industry Breakfast• Awards Banquet• Concerts in the Park• Operation Joy• Tap Walk• Wine Stroll• Small Business Saturday Neighborhood Champion• KickStart• Employment Law Series• Chamber Chatter every Thursday• Greeters every Wednesday• Ribbon Cutting Celebrations• Workshops• Forums (Candidate/issues)• Legislative weekly calls with Senator/Representatives during session• Legislative Recap• Capitol Day in Salem• Young Professionals Network monthly luncheons• Young Professionals Network quarterly socials
Publications• Kiosk Marketing Program• Eat, Stay, and Play Brochure(full list of restaurants and hotels)• Monthly newsletter• Weekly e-news (Exclusive Chamber Email List)• Grants Pass & Josephine County Map
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2019 Oregon Chamber Ambassador Convention
Legislative Recap Session
Kiosks (Downtown GP 1 of 5 locations)
GP/JoCo Chamber Ambassadors & Friends
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Young Professionals Network Tap Walk
Spring Wine StrollAwards Banquet
Concerts in the Park - Army/Navy BandBusiness After Hours
Concerts in the ParkPeerspectives
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Because, ONLINE, Reputation MATTERS!Because, ONLINE, Reputation MATTERS!
Online Reputation Management • www.RepReviewPro.com ~ a service of Webb Mountain ArtsOnline Reputation Management • www.RepReviewPro.com ~ a service of Webb Mountain Arts
“Look forward to the “Look forward to the future and feel grateful future and feel grateful
for the past”for the past”~Mike Rowe, etal~Mike Rowe, etal
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Member Focus
An all-time favorite Christmas song ends, “I’ll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams.”
No one dreams of being homeless during Christmas. This is especially true for children who often leave behind
their clothes and toys when becoming homeless.
During December, the members of the Grants Pass Fire Department came and handed out gifts to the kids.
A senior citizens group convinced a very busy Santa to come by and say hello to everyone. The Moran family
brought everyone stockings with gifts in them.
On the Friday before Christmas, the mission received a van full of toys for the kids in the mission from
Toys for Tots. There were gifts for every age and enough for every child to receive something wonderful
on Christmas morning.
“This is such a precious time of year. Whatever the cir-cumstances a family comes in under, we know it is never the fault of the children. I am pleased that we were able to coordinate with Linda Bradley and Toys for Tots and
spread the generosity of our community to those truly in need.” said Amy Lovejoy, Women’s Coordinator at
the Gospel Rescue Mission.
On Christmas Day, the Mission opened its doors to 150 homeless, low income, alone, elderly and volunteers for a
full and hearty Christmas meal. A blessed time was had by all.
Thanks to our community’s support, the Grants Pass
Gospel Rescue Mission provided a home for many men, women and children this Christmas.
Submitted byRichard Emmons
Grants Pass Gospel Rescue MissionBoard Member ~ Since 2000
Gospel Rescue Mission
Christmas Joy at the Gospel Rescue Mission
540 SW FoundryGrants Pass, OR 97528
(541) 476-0082(541) 479-9427 (fax)
www.gospelrescuemissiongp.org
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Volunteers in the Community
To Our Community, Tis was a blessed Christmas Season indeed! It was a privilege to serve the folks in our community with Thanksgiving and Christmas Food assistance, toys through our Christmas Angel Tree Program, and the funds raised through the Red Kettle Campaign, which will fund our initiatives all year long. To all the businesses, families and individuals that gave and volunteered, everyone who shared so that others may be loved and cared for, we say thank you! To everyone who donated to help The Salvation Amy’s mission to serve Josephine County, we say thank you! Because of you, food assistance was provided to those in need!
Because of you, families and children received toys under their Christmas tree! Because of you, folks were served, and the needs of others were met. Because of you, a difference was made in the lives of many families this Christmas Season!
And, because of your giving, we can continue to serve Josephine County and meet the practical needs of those who come to us for assistance! I am reminded in the words of Evangeline Booth, “There is no reward equal to that of doing the most good to the most people in the most need” To all of our community, we thank God for your generosity and your willing heart to give when it was needed most. May God bless you! Sincerely, Lts. Joseph & Heather McBride, Corps Officers
The Salvation Army of Grants Pass Newsletter
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2020 Fundraising Program for Shoes for Kids has started and our goal this year is to raise over $10,000 to reach at least 300 kids in Josephine County. Five [5] years ago, the Fruitdale Grange started their community out-reach to give shoes for kids going back to school. The program has given “gift cer-tificates” to over 1,000 local children with fundraising aimed at “Back to School”. The grange quickly learned that kids need shoes all year long. For 2020 an additional project for fundraising is an annual sponsorship opportunity that business and individu-als to make an annual commitment of $105 per year. It’s called the “105 Club” which allows planning for three children per sponsorship. The goal this year is 100 members. This will give the program certificates (each are $35.00) for 300 chil-dren.
During the year there will also be annual fundraisers like Bunco tour-naments several times a year and the annual Sock Hop Dance. The Grange is working with local Agencies in Jose-phine County for an extended plan for a year-round program -- The Need is There. We are asking for your help. Would you be interested in committing to an annual sponsorship of $105.00 for 1, 2 or 3 years or more? You will be in-voiced each November. In thanks your name or business or "dedication" will be on our website for the full year and on the “105 Club” board in the Fruitdale Grange lobby.
For additional information: call: (541) 474-3558 or email: [email protected]
You can Donate Online at FruitdaleGrange.com or mail your dona-tion to:
Fruidale Grange1440 Parkdale DrGrants Pass,OR 97527
SHOES FOR KIDS
“105 Club”Fruitdale Grange
2020 Community Fundraiser Program
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Riverbanks Media900 SE 8th St., Suite 150, Grants Pass(541) 916-8029Scot ZolkoskeEmail: [email protected]: www.RiverbanksMedia.comCategory: Video MarketingDescription: Riverbanks Media is a video production company with you in mind. It is our goal to tell your story, whether personal or professional, in an engaging, effective way. For individuals and families, we offer services such as video biographies, celebration of life videos, and event filming. For local businesses, our services include branding videos, client testimonials, company documentaries, video tutori-als, real estate photography, aerial drone photos and video, animation videos, etc., that can be used on social media, advertising campaigns, company websites and more. We believe in helping families preserve their mem-ories and helping local businesses be successful and grow.
Oregon Army National Guard111 NE 6th Street, Grants Pass(503) 577-5011Tyler Gordon Email: [email protected]: www.oregonarmyguard.comCategory: Government, City, County & StateDescription: TAKE A PATH WITH PURPOSE. BE PART OF SOME-THING BIGGER THAN YOURSELF.
The National Guard is more than just a job. As a Guard Soldier you'll respond when disaster strikes at home. You'll also answer the call when your country needs you around the world. This is our unique dual mission–serving both commu-nity and country. Make it your mission today.
Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members
TRSD ~ Youth Transition Program 6741 Monument Dr., Grants Pass(541) 479-3388 x-3950Carlie Wiley-WolterEmail: [email protected]: www.threerivers.k12.or.usCategory: Schools, colleges & education Description: The Youth Transition Program (YTP) is a unique voca-tional program offered by the Three Rivers School District in partnership with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Oregon Department of Education and the University of Or-egon. YTP assists students with disabilities in addressing barriers to post-secondary employment and/or vocational training. The goal of this support is to provide a successful transition from high school to post-secondary career oppor-tunities. Students receive a comprehensive array of services that are individualized to their needs. YTP looks to connect students with people, programs and opportunities in our local community.
TRSD~Youth Transition Program
Oregon Army National Guard Riverbanks Media
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Welcome Our Newest Chamber Board Members
Lee (and the Glass Forge) has been a successful member of the Grants Pass/Josephine County business community since The Glass Forge opened its doors in 1998. After completing his glass design and blowing studies in the Bay Area, Lee returned with two new business partners in tow to Grants Pass where the partners opened the Glass Forge at 501 G Street, Grants Pass. Ever since and with a lot of help from both the city and the Chamber, the Glass Forge has been a showcase business. Lee remembers the help the Glass Forge received from the Chamber, community, SBDC, and hosts of volunteers. With 20 years of history, under current owners Lee Wassink and Nathan Sheafor the Glass Forge remains a visible and vibrant part of the Grants Pass business community where the forges keep things warm in the winter and hot in the summer.
Lee WassinkThe Glass Forge
Juliet LongRogue Community College
Daniel BifanoRealtor, REMAX Integrity
Daniel Bifano is a licensed Real Estate Broker with RE/MAX Integrity with over 4 years of successful experience in representing buyers and sellers in the Grants Pass residential real estate market. A strong believer in community involvement and professional development, Daniel currently holds a Principal Brokers License and a Certified Residential Special-ist (CRS) designation with the Residential Real Estate Council (RRC) where he also serves as the Education Chair on the state chapter of the RRC Leadership Committee. Daniel is also an active board member for the Kid Zone Community Foundation and the Young Professionals Network steering committee. With a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and years of experience in customer service and fitness, Daniel moved to Grants Pass in 2013 with his wife Shannon. Daniel spends most of his free time with Shannon and their daughter Juniper, enjoying the outdoors, a good Netflix binge, in the gym or traveling all over the world.
Juliet is the Interim Vice President of Instruction/Chief Academic Officer at Rogue Community College, providing leadership for the instructional division of the 16,000 member student body combined credit and non-credit programs. She works with college leadership to support institutional goals and objectives in support of the college mission and acts as liaison to community members and partner institutions in supporting and developing academic opportunities for the region. Juliet was a 2019 co-winner of the Oregon Workforce Partnership – Work-force Champions Award. She has served as a member of the Budget Committee for the Grants Pass School District since 2017; is a Certified Career Development Facilitator and an accomplished Violinist/Violist, active with several local and regional orchestral ensembles.
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Member Benefits
Grants Pass & Josephine CountyCHAMBER OF COMMERCE1995 NW Vine St. Grants Pass, OR 97526 | www.grantspasschamber.org | 541.476.7717
Bronze
Chamber Membership
Website:MembershipWebsite Portal
Business Directory Listing Page
Chamber WebsiteStandard Ad(2.8”x 1.6”)
Print Publication:Profile Magazine Listing
Networking:Business for Breakfast(Weekly Greeters Meeting)
Chamber CommitteesEducational WorkshopsForums Business Mixers
Chamber Membership
Website:MembershipWebsite Portal
Business Directory Listing Page
Chamber WebsiteFeatured Ad(2.8”x 3.06”)
Print Publication:Profile Magazine Listing
“Chamber News”Newsletter 1/8 Pg Ad(3.63”x 2.25”)
Networking:Business for Breakfast(Weekly Greeters Meeting)
Chamber CommitteesEducational WorkshopsForums Business Mixers
Events:(2) Chamber Banquet Tickets
Chamber Membership
Website:MembershipWebsite Portal
Business Directory Listing Page
Chamber WebsiteHome Page Banner Ad(9.3” x 1.73”)
Print Publication:Profile Magazine Listing
“Chamber News”Newsletter 1/4 Pg Ad(3.63”x 4.5”)
Concerts In The ParkSponsor with Logo
Networking:Business for Breakfast(Weekly Greeters Meeting)
Chamber CommitteesEducational WorkshopsForums Business Mixers
Events:(4) Chamber Banquet Tickets
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Young Professionals Network Monthly Luncheon ***JANUARY***Tuesday, January 21st11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Asante Outpatient Center4th Floor - 537 Union Ave
Cascade Rooms 1&2Event Description:
Please join us for the YPN Monthly LuncheonOur guest speaker will be:
Win Howard, Sr. VP & CEO Asante TRMC
Please arrive early to network!
Catered by Asante Please RSVP and SAVE! Pre-sale $12
At the door- $15 (CASH ONLY) The Young Professionals Network is for young professionals in the target age range of 21-45 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.
This Month!January 16th
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Allen Creek Veterinary HospitalAsante Three Rivers Medical CenterAvista UtilitiesBenchmark Physical TherapyBrownell's ElectricCarl's Jr. #8185 & #8532Chapel of the Valley - L.B. Hall FuneralClub NorthwestCountry House Innsdb Pro AudioDJ's Bump & Paint ParlorDutch BrosEye Care Group of Southern OregonFort Vannoy Farms, Inc.General Credit Service, Inc.Generations Real EstateGills Point S Tire & Auto Service - GrantGP EnergyGrants Pass Dental, LLCGrants Pass Kiwanis ClubHays Oil CoHeartland Dance StudioJoditheauthorJosephine CountyJosephine County Food BankLogan DesignMartin's SignsMet One Instruments, IncMitchell Arts PhotographyNew Horizons In WellnessOptions for So. OregonOSU Extension Service ~ Josephine CountyPacific Veterinary ClinicPlaza Sewing & VacuumPoole & Roots CPAs, PCQuinn's Well Pump & Filtration ServiceRiver Valley ChurchRogue Plaza ~ 777 BldgRogue Valley Humane SocietySis-Q CellularSpectrum BusinessThe Venuti Group - RE/MAX IntegrityUmpqua BankWelch Investment Group LLCWild River Brewing & Pizza Co.Wildlife ImagesZonta Club of Grants Pass
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