THE BOTTOM LINE A Publication of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
The Great Bottom Line Reboot
The start of a new year is always refreshing and this year is no different. 2015 was a transition year for the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce and we have been making slight adjustments along the way as our President & CEO has come onboard to build on the success the Chamber had already been experiencing. At the last Board of Directors retreat, the staff were asked to participate in the strategic planning as it pertains to the day to day operations of the Chamber. Thanks to this collaborative effort with the Board, a direction for the coming year began to take shape. Our program of work centers on four priorities:
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Stewardship - Establish Organizational stability for long-term growth through strong governance, best practices, and resource alignment. Stakeholder ROI - Deliver mission-centric programs, benefits, services and initiatives of value and relevance to Chamber members. Business and Economic Development - Advance Springfield area business and economic development through leadership, advocacy, business-centric programs, events and education initiatives. The Value Proposition- Communicate the value of the Chamber and Chamber members by connecting impacts to relevance using facts, stories and testimonials through public relations, intentional marketing, and promotional strategies At the same time staff have committed to serving members with these guiding priciples in mind: We serve as Advisors, Champions and Advocates to our stakeholders. We Think Unique and Seek to Tweak in order to enhance operational efficiencies and successful outcomes of mission-critical goals. We favor Quality over Quantity in our operational, program and service line delivery. We favor relevance in our objectives, and clearly communicate results. We Begin and End at 10,000 feet. We are problem-solvers; requiring that we be active listeners and show respect for ideas, perspectives and experiences different than our own. As part of our ongoing evaluative process, our team got together to think about tweaks for all that we do including the Bottom Line. And while many ideas about our newsletter were discussed the team came up with an exciting idea to add value and relevant content to each edition of the newsletter. Beginning in the February Bottom Line, each version of this newsletter will have a focus on an industry segment of our membership. The companies that make up that segment will be asked to submit articles of relevance to our membership and those articles will make up not only the cover story but also a special content section. Not only will we ask them to submit articles, we will ask them for the graphics to go along with the articles. This will give anyone who submits an article an opportunity to Continued on page 3... share their business insights as well as some of
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Greeters Committee • Thursday January 7, 14, 21, 28, 7-9am at the Springfield Elks Club Education Committee • Tuesday, January 12, 3:45 at Gateways High School Economic Development Committee • Tuesday, January 19, 7am at the Gateway Taphouse Membership Development Committee • Tuesday, January 12, 8:30am at the Washburne Cafe Government Issues Committee • Tuesday, January 19 & 26, 7am at the Gateway Taphouse Gateway Development Committee • Friday, January 12, Noon-1pm at the Hilton Garden Inn
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their industry knowlege with all of our members. We will also offer advertising in that section that is specific to the industry segment.
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The schedule of industry focus is as follows: February - Beverage Industry April - Contractors/Building/Real Estate June - Auto Repair and Service August - Education/Tailgate Auction October - Banking/Financial/Insurance
March - Advertising/Marketing May - Go Play/Recreation July - Hospitality/Travel September - Nonprofits November - Small Business December - Health
As always, we look forward to bringing you the latest and greatest information about Chamber members. As I have the privilege meet with folks in their place of business, it is clear that they are not only professionals but passionate about the community in which we all work and play. I have often wished that other members could see what I get to see while working at the Chamber and interact with all of you. And to think that this reboot will allow members to see just how passionate other members are about what they do, what they produce, and what they promote...this is most exciting. Bear in mind that this new undertaking, while empowering, is a new concept for us. We are committed to making each and every edition of the Bottom Line one that you as a member can be most proud of. We will always link advertising to company websites, create web links to our new member section, and provide our members with advertising opportunities. The author Christopher Cavanaugh said, “Storytellers, by the very act of telling, communicate a radical learning that changes lives and the world: telling stories is a universally accessible means through which people make meaning”. This Chamber is full of members that change lives and our world on a regular basis. This reboot will allow them to tell their own stories to provide you the opportunity to make your own meaning.
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Pillar of the Community The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for our upcoming Annual Awards & Installation Banquet on Friday, January 15th. The awards banquet is a special event that allows the Springfield Area Chamber an opportunity to recognize and award outstanding businesses and individuals for their invaluable contributions to Springfield and the metro area. For the second year in a row we opened the Pillar of the Community award for members to weigh in on. With the help of our membership we received many nominations for Pillar of the Community award and we are thrilled. The companies nominated were: Lane Transit District
Emergency Veterinary Hospital
Outback Steakhouse
Oregon Community Credit Union
Willamalane Park & Recreation District
Guaranty Chevrolet, Junction City
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Sanipac, Inc.
Bean Counter Tax Services
Royal Caribbean International
New Hope Christian College
Springfield Police Department
Swanson Group
Plank Town Brewing Co.
Square Deal Lumber Co.
Aggregate Resources Industries, Inc.
We look forward to awarding one of these wonderful companies with the Pillar of the Community award at the Annual Awards & Installation banquet. The Annual Awards & Installation banquet fosters the community spirit of Springfield and the metro area and is attended by over 250 of our most influential community leaders, elected officials, business executives, and Chamber members, all joining together to celebrate our most valuable assets – our members and citizens. Don’t miss out on this special evening, reserve your seat or table today by contacting, Tori Thomas, Director of Events & Programs.
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Meets at the Springfield Chamber of Commerce Sign up for a free business counseling session with SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business. Counseling sessions are 1 hour long and are on a first-come firstserved basis. To RSVP, call Vicki at the Springfield Chamber of Commerce at 541.746.1651. Advance registration is required.
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Highlights of the University of Oregon Oregon Regional Economic Indexes for October 2015 Release date: : December 23, 2015. Sponsor: KeyBank
Regional economies continued to post strong results in October with all areas growing at an above average pace. Recall that “zero” for these measures indicates relative average growth; each region has its own underlying growth rate. New housing units permitted remain weak in the Eugene-Springfield, Salem, and Rogue Valley regions, but are contributing positively in the Portland metro region. Residential housing sales, however, remain strong in all regions. Low unemployment rates are boosting measures in all regions; the impact is particularly strong in Salem and the Rogue Valley. Low levels of initial unemployment claims are pushing the measures sharply higher and signal continued job growth. All but two components (housing permits and other services employment) made neutral or better contributions to the Salem measure. The measures indicate that economic activity in the Portland, Salem, and Eugene-Springfield areas is increasing at paces consistent with previous expansions. The Bend region is growing at a pace similar to moderately better than that experienced prior to the housing bubble of the last decade. Growth Latest Eugene/Springfield Employment Numbers
Metro Economic Indicator UNEMPLOYMENT RATES Springfield – Eugene* Oct 2015 5.7% Sep 2015 6.1% Oct 2014 6.7% Oregon* Oct 2015 5.4% Oct 2014 6.4% United States* Oct 2015 4.8% Oct 2014 5.5%
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
(All urban consumers, 1982 – 1984 = 100) Portland-Salem, OR-WA Jan-Jun 2015 237.838 Yearly Change 0.0% United States August 2015 Yearly Change
NONFARM PAYROLL EMPLOYMENT October 2015 Springfield – Eugene Total 153,700 Mining & logging 900 Construction 6,400 Manufacturing 13,300 Trade, transp. & util. 29,700 Financial activities 7,900 Professional & business services 16,800 Ed. & Health Care 24,700 Leisure & Hospitality 16,200 Food Svc/Drinking 12,700 Other Services 5,000 Government 29,600
remains below that of the bubble-era, but is more likely to prove sustainable for a longer time. The Rogue Valley region still lags relative to the pace of activity experienced prior to the most recent recession. Still, the region has made substantial progress over the past two years and is now growing at a better than average pace.. Tim Duy, Director, Oregon Economic Forum Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Economics
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What’s Up Springfield! February Business After Hours Set at Shelton Turnbull
Career Exploration - A Great Success Kudos go out to Springfield Public Schools and the Chamber’s Education Committee on the new program which replaced Problem Solving in the Workplace. About 125 Springfield students had the opportunity to chat about their career choices with the very professionals in those industries throughout the metroplex. The folks at Lane Community College offered the students a campus tour in addition to hosting the Campus Exploration at the Center for Meeting and Learning. A very successful first year and we look forward to the growth of this new program.
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For our Members 2016 Springfield Magazine + Directory Release Date Set
Save the Date May 1, 2016
We have set a release date for the 2016 Springfield Magazine + Directory for May 1, 2016. We will begin our advertising campaign early in 2016 and are exploring new and innovative ways to get the magazine in front of business eyes. Conversations have already begun with our publisher and the Chamber Staff to develop the final theme of the magazine which will be shared at the time of the launch. Stay tuned for more details. 2015 Springfield Magazine + Directory
BAH 2016
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS the memories.
We would like to thank all our 2015 Business After Hours hosts and a big thank you to all our members and nonmembers who supported 2015’s Business After Hours. Well done and thank you for
As we say goodbye to 2015 and hello to 2016 it is time to be thinking of strategies and marketing opportunities for the New Year. Sponsoring a Business After Hours is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your business. Hosting a Business After Hours produces greater visibility, opportunity to highlight your location, product and services. These events are opportunities for our members, and potential members to get to know each other in a more relaxed setting. We all would rather do business with people that we know and respect and these events provide that opportunity. If you are interested in hosting in 2016, we will have nine Business After Hours available; February, March, April, May, July, August, October November and December. Please make inquiries to Vicki Wisvary, 541.746.1651, vicki@ springfield-chamber.org, and she will be happy to forward the Hosting Procedures and Guidelines to you. We also have the 2016 Annual Business After Hours pass available. You receive nine months of Business After Hours for only $80; that’s one month free if you sign up before February’s Business After Hours. With the purchase, you are automatically signed up for each Business After Hours, your nametag and drink tickets will always be ready for your and you will be entered into the drawing in December for a free 2017 Annual Business After Hours Pass.
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Education Volunteers The chamber’s education committee reached over 2,500 students with the major changes made to programs last year. Now in 2016, the committee has continued their pledge to provide meaningful programs that reach as many, if not or more, Springfield Public School students. The elementary program for 5th graders, Real Game of Life, was expanded to all 5th graders of the Springfield District last year. The increase proved successful; and all the schools involved are excited to participate again in the program. The 4 Real Games of Life programs will be hosted at each middle school and will have 8th graders helping all the way through. Each program will need about 12-15 volunteers to assist the 5th graders with the 8th grade helper as they play the life-sized board game. High School Career Day, for the second year in a row, will be hosted in February and will see both Springfield and Thurston attending. The committee, along with the hosting high school (Springfield) has worked out a schedule in order to invite Willamette Leadership Academy, A3, Gateways and the Springfield online students. Format changes made last year will continue with a slight alteration in program length. The program needs 50 business volunteers to have booths. Middle School Career Day sees all 8th graders of Springfield Schools in a 4 hour span. Each middle school is given an opportunity to visit a variety of different career booths and participate in mock interviews. About 30-35 volunteers are needed for business booths and 30 or more needed for mock interviews. For information on the committee or volunteering at any of these fun-filled programs, please contact the Education Committee staff liaison, Katie Yeager or Committee Chair, Brenda Hansen. Real Game of Life @ Hamlin MS
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8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Real Game of Life @ Briggs MS
February 3
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Real Game of Life @ Thurston MS
February 12
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Real Game of Life @ Agnes Stewart MS
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High School Career Day
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Middle School Career Day
March 15
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Board of Directors Chairman of the Board Erik Jensen, Umpqua Bank - Retail Banking Center President Elect Mike Eyster, Chair: Economic Development Committee University of Oregon
Springfield Chamber Staff President & CEO Vonnie Mikkelsen Office Manager: Natasha Boska Director of Membership Development: Matthew Favreault Director of Membership Benefits: Paul Schwartzberg Director, Community Relations & Public Affairs: Jeff Thompson
Visitor Services Coordinator: Vicki Wisvary Program & Events Coordinator: Katie Yeager Director, Event & Programs: Tori Thomas Member Benefits Advisor: Judy Clark
Kristi Kernutt, PacificSource Health Plans Robert Killen, MAC Group Kristopher Kits, PeaceHealth Sacred Hearts Medical Center at Riverbend
Mark McCall, FHA Commercial Treasurer Connection Dean Huber, Kernutt Stokes LLP Pat Melendy, Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Melendy Charlie Kimball, Jeff Nelson, Murphy Company Springfield Utility Board Angelynn Pierce, Cosette Rees, John Tamulonis, Lane Transit District The City of Springfield Steve Roth, Kim Thompson, Oregon State Roaring Rapids Pizza Company Employment Department Corin Simonsen, Chair: Membership Committee DIRECTORS Comcast Business Chad Campbell Sue Slaughter-Nichols, Chair: McKenzie-Willamette Medical Gateway Development Committee Center HR Essentials and Solutions Bob Fondren, Chair: Mary Spilde, Government Issues Committee Lane Community College Springfield Utility Board Jason Stubbs, Brenda Hansen, Chair: Greeters Committee Co-Chair Education Committee Oregon Insurance Company, LLC Horace Mann Insurance Bob Keefer, Willamalane Park & Recreation District
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New Members December 2015
Member Renewals December 2015
Directors Mortgage
Affordable Insurance Solutions
Wayfarer Resort
Architectural Accents
Willamette Valley Imaging
ARG Transportation Services Auto Body Specialties C & M Pump Co. CAWOOD Contractors Electric Costco Wholesale Eugene Lock & Safe Co. Euphoria Chocolate Company Gorilla Grams & Balloon Decor Key Realty - Ruth Kuehl KKNX Radio 84 KMTR NewsSource 16 KVAL Television Channel 13 Lifetime Tattoos/Lifetime School of Tattooing Lohner Electric Co. Marshall’s Inc. McKenzie River Broadcasting OH SO Graphic Oldham Crane Service, Inc. Qdoba Mexican Grill Ram Jack West For information about advertising opportunities available through the Springfield Chamber contact: Jeff Thompson Community Relations Director
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Second to None Spiry Law Springfield Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home (Musgrove’s) Sterling Graphics, Inc.
McKenzie Business
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New Member Profiles NAPA Sunset Auto Parts - Springfield 2015 has been an exciting year for Springfield NAPA, beginning with a change in ownership January 2nd. The purchase of the our store by Sunset Auto Parts made us part of an exciting group of 16 NAPA stores owned by this family run corporation. For 40 years Sunset Auto Parts has been dedicated to customer service and quality automotive/truck parts. Along with locations throughout Northern Oregon, Southern Washington, Creswell, Eugene, Junction City and Veneta our Springfield location is able to supply excellent coverage for everything you need to keep your car/truck on the road. Customer service has always been a driving force for Karen Grendler, the store manager. Karen has over thirty years of automotive experience and specifically 17 years of NAPA parts experience. Her leadership means you will find friendly, experienced staff eager to help you with all of your automotive and truck needs. The love she has for her job is easy to see and feel when you step into her store. She wants your experience to be positive whether you are a first time customer or greatly appreciated “old timers”. Under Karen’s leadership, Sunset Auto Parts has hired new employees and significantly increased on hand inventory. Recently Karen was quoted as saying, “The benefits of being part of this larger buying group has meant the ability to supply special order parts for our customers because of daily deliveries from the Portland area.” Karen also appreciates being part of the great community of businesses in Springfield. “We are constantly striving to provide great customer service, quality parts and the home town atmosphere that makes our store a place where every customer likes to come.”
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Member Events
Join us every second Friday of the month to celebrate local artists, musicians, and merchants in our beautiful Downtown Springfield! Venues and artists change monthly.
Registraton is strongly suggested and lunches are available on site. For more information click below. January 7: Come hear from Senator Lee Beyer and Representative John Lively as they talk about the upcoming short session at the State Legislature. January 21: Come and hear from Springfield Mayor Christine Lundberg as she shares some of the Coffee Meetups highlights of her State of the City Address. Jan 5 & 19th @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am springfieldcityclub.org On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month join us at FertiLab Startup Center in Springfield, Oregon for Springfield Forum free morning coffee and snacks! The Springfield Forum (Formally the After brief introductions, local Senior Forum) is a open to members entrepreneurs and interested others of all ages to hear about things going have the chance to enjoy networking on in the community. It is held at with one another. Anyone is the Springfield Depot every Monday welcome to attend. morning from 9:30-10:30 so come on down and be part of this dynamic fertilabthinkubator.com group.
Next Art Walk: Jan. 8 • 5-8pm
Jan 4th - Group Meeting
For more information on upcoming 2nd Friday Art Walks, please visit us on Facebook at Downtown Springfield Second Friday Art Walk or call us at 541.345.7106 eugenespringfieldartproject.org
Jan 11th - Open Meeting
Marketplace@Sprout! Featuring the best locally grown and prepared foods, artisan goods, and live entertainment. Every Friday, 3-7pm. Location: 4th & A Street. www.sproutfoodhub.org Contact us at
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2nd Friday Art Walk
Jan 18th - Tom Lindly & Brett Yancey, Springfield Public Schools, Technology Initiatives Jan 25th - Site Tour of Advanced Cabinets
Second and Fourth Tuesday, 3-4:30pm • Free willamalane.org
The following is the schedule of City Club meetings over the coming weeks. All meeting are held at Willamalane Center in the Ken Long Room starting at 11:45-1:00pm.
Jan 5 & 19, 2016 @ 5:30 - 7:30 pm Have a brand new venture or idea for a startup? Feeling lost and overwhelmed, and in need of focus? Need expert mentoring and advice on what to do first? Make an appointment to get diagnosed and prescribed solutions at Startup Clinic!
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Startup Clinic 1A
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Startup Clinic is a panel of startup experts, here to understand, evaluate, and prescribe actions to help get your new venture focused, healthy, and on its way to growth and success. This 20 minute, fastpaced, focused, private 1-On-1 mentoring session culminates in the mentor panel providing a a list of next steps (prescribed suggestions ranked in order of importance) for the participant.
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employees, etc. Entrepreneurs will learn how to structure their business and why, with emphasis on tax implications, deductions, and planning ahead. Following a 1-hour presentation there will be an additional 30 minutes of Q & A. Bring your toughest questions on these topics and get some answers!
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Startup Clinic 1B Jan 12 & 26, 2016 @ 5:30 - 7:30 pm Have a brand new venture or idea for a startup? Feeling lost and overwhelmed, and in need of focus? Need expert mentoring and advice on what to do first?
Corporate Structure and Taxes for Your Startup Jan 20, 2016 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm Fertilab Startup Center - 138 Main Street in Springfield
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Martin Luther King Jr. March and Celebration Monday, Jan. 18 Springfield High School, 1:30-4 p.m.
Make an appointment to get diagnosed and prescribed solutions at Startup Clinic! Startup Clinic is a panel of startup experts, here to understand, evaluate, and prescribe actions to help get your new venture focused, healthy, and on its way to growth and success. This 20 minute, fastpaced, focused, private 1-On-1 mentoring session culminates in the mentor panel providing a a list of next steps (prescribed suggestions ranked in order of importance) for the participant.
Tom Ames is an Oregon Licensed tax Consultant, Tax School Instructor, and Business Owner.
Taxes for your Startup Get Educated On Your Taxes Tom Ames will be presenting on a variety of important topics for any business, including: Business structure definition and tax implications (LLC, C-corp., S-corp., Partnership, sole Proprietorship). Organizing your business for taxes, bookkeeping, payroll, recordkeeping, home office deductions, vehicle deductions, hiring
The celebration of the famous civil rights leader features a student art reception, musical performances, student speeches and more. Students are invited to submit an essay, poem, letter, speech, poster or artwork. Contact your school for details. willamalane.org
SpringFilm: ‘Mommie Dearest’ Presented by Plank Town Brewing Co. Thursday, Feb 4 • 6:30-9:30pm
To have your event listed here, email your submissions to Jeff at the Chamber by the 20th of the month.
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Member Events Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St.
characterized by active and lively communal followings. Cult films are known for their passionate fan base, an elaborate subculture and audience participation. SpringFilm is a partnership with the Springfield Public Library and Willamalane. Each film will feature a unique introduction by a special guest speaker and will be followed by a moderated discussion. willamalane.org
Loving Care Senior Referral Service Website Launch Party January 8, 2016 • 3 - 5:00pm Springfield Depot 101 S. A Street in Springfield
Free! The 2015-16 SpringFilm theme is Cult Cinema — films
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5:00. There will have light snacks and drinks. The site viewing will be at 3:30 for the website. Designed by Get Found LLC for Loving Care Senior Referral Service. Please RSVP here. seniorlivingeugene.com
Loving Care Senior Referral Service will be hosting a launch party to celebrate their new website at www.seniorlivingeugene.com. It
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Member Events Registration: Just Three Steps 1. Visit lanecc.augusoft.net and click “Browse Courses.” 2. Find your class, and add it to your cart. Or take a few—just add them too! 3. To pay, create a profile and check out. Returning users just sign in.
Lane Small Business Development Center
SBDC Winter Offerings for Entrepreneurs of All Types Ready, Set, Start Your Business - 2-hour class, call for dates and times - Megan O’Connor (2 hrs $20) Organizing Your Business - 6-8 pm, Wed, Jan 13 - Roger Wong (2 hrs $40) Fundamentals of Business Bookkeeping - 6-8 pm, Wed, Jan 20 Megan O’Connor (2 hrs $40) Financial Information Critical to Success - 6-8 pm, Wed, Jan 27 Roger Wong (2 hrs $40) Marketing 101 for Your Business - 6-8 pm, Wed, Feb 3 - Megan O’Connor (2 hrs $40) Know Your Market - 6-8 pm, Wed, Feb 10 - Tim Sheridan (2 hrs $40) How to Start and Sustain a Restaurant Business - 6-8 pm, Th, Feb 25 - Roger Wong (2 hrs $40) Cash is King—Making It Happen - 3-5 pm, Wed, Feb 10-Mar 16 Barry Miller (12 hrs $229) Oregon Intrastate Public Offering - 6-8 pm, Th, Mar 3 - Megan O’Connor (2 hrs $40)
QuickBooks® Software for Business—Payroll - 9 am-noon, Mon, Feb 29-Mar 14 - Jodi Reilly (9 hrs $180) SBA Loan Briefing - 5-6:30 pm, Th, Jan 21 or Feb 18 - Scott Bossom (1.5 hrs Free) Writing a Business Plan - 3-4:45 pm, Th, Jan 21 or Feb 18 - Roger Wong (1.45 hrs $40) How to Sell Through Social Media - 6-8 pm, Th, Jan 14 - Nick Wiley (2 hrs $40) Reputation Marketing in Five Steps - 6-8 pm, Th, Mar 10 - Nick Wiley (2 hrs $40) Small Business Marketing Musts - 6-8 pm, Th, Feb 11 - Nick Wiley (2 hrs $40) Contractors Certification Prep Class - 8 am-4:30 pm, Tu, Jan 12 and 8 am-noon, Wed, Jan 13 or Feb 16/17 or Mar 15/16 - Dan Hines (16 hrs $359) All classes/workshops are held at the LCC Downtown Academic Campus. A $10 LCC fee, paid once per term, may apply.
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Member News Springfield Arts Commission Offering Heritage Arts Grants
Additional Information: Contact Thea Evenstad, 541-7262238 or
[email protected] springfieldartscommission.org
“Play it Again!” Eugene Symphony Adult Chamber Ensemble Program is accepting new applicants for Spring 2016. Monetary grants are for Springfield groups that contribute to arts and culture in Springfield The Springfield Arts Commission’s annual Heritage Arts Grant program is now open for grant applications for 2016 projects. The Heritage Arts Grant program provides monetary grants to Springfield groups that are involved in Springfield’s cultural life. The goal of the program is to encourage community-based, arts-related public programs. Grants range in amount from $100 to $500. Any group may apply for funding for more than one project per year. Please indicate which project is the group’s priority. The grant program is funded by City of Springfield room taxes. Applications with more information and guidelines can be found on the Springfield Arts Commission’s website at www.springfieldartscommission.org/heritage_grants. html. The deadline for consideration this winter is Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 5pm. Applications may be submitted at any time but are reviewed only 3 times per year. The submission deadlines for the 2015-2016 fiscal year are: • September 22, 2015 • January 20, 2016 • April 19, 2016 In the fall of 2015, grants were awarded to two projects: • MLK Jr. Celebration/Springfield Alliance for Equality and Respect • A3 Composition Project/The Academy of Arts & Academics What: Springfield Arts Commission 2015-2016 Heritage Arts Grants, winter applications When: Deadline to apply is Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 5pm. Where: Applications found at www. springfieldartscommission.org/heritage_grants.html
Interested amateur musicians must register by January 7, 2016. EUGENE, OR (December 17, 2015)—The Eugene Symphony’s popular Play It Again! Adult Chamber Ensemble program is accepting applications for amateur musicians 18 and older who wish to play in small groups next spring. The deadline to apply is January 7, 2016. About the program: In addition to receiving coaching sessions with Eugene Symphony musicians, ensembles will be the featured performers in a special performance on May 17, 2015 at 2:30 pm at the First Christian Church in downtown Eugene. Requirements: Auditions for the adult ensembles are not required; however, new participants will be asked to play at a hearing for Symphony staff on Saturday, January 9, 2016 so that chamber groups can be determined with balanced experience levels.
Photo: Play It Again! String Ensemble after their May 2015 performance
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Member News Cost & scholarships: Participants will be assessed a $65 participation fee. To recruit musicians who play traditional chamber ensemble instruments, partial scholarships are available for oboe, trombone, bassoon, and viola players. For additional information, contact Education Director Mollibeth Cox:
[email protected] or 541-687-9487 X 116 or eugenesymphony.org/Education/ Play-It-Again/ eugenesymphony.org
City Seeks Applicant For Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission
the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area. The cities of Eugene and Springfield provide operations, maintenance, and administration of the regional wastewater program under contract with the Commission. The Commission is comprised of citizen representatives and elected officials. The Commission holds its meetings at 7:30 a.m. on the second Friday of each month at Springfield City Hall or at the Eugene/ Springfield Water Pollution Control Facility. Other meetings and work sessions are held as necessary. For more information, contact Matt Stouder, Environmental Services Manager, Development & Public Works Department, at (541) 736-1006. springfield-or.gov
SportsEvents Announces Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports as a 2016 Readers’ Choice Award Winner
The Springfield City Council is seeking applications from citizens interested in serving on the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC). One person will be selected by Council to represent the City of Springfield for a three-year term on the Commission. The volunteer position vacancy is due to the term expiration of Doug Keeler. Mr. Keeler is eligible to reapply. Citizens interested in applying may pick up an application in the City Manager’s Office, Fifth and A Streets, during regular business hours. The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2016. The City Council will review applications at their January 25, 2016 Work Session and make the appointment at their February 1, 2016 Regular Council Meeting. Background: The Commission is a seven-member policy-making body which oversees administration of the regional wastewater collection and treatment facilities serving
GULF SHORES, Ala.—SportsEvents Media Group, the leading industry publication focused exclusively on helping sports event planners produce excellent competitions in the United States, has announced Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports as one of its 2016 Readers’ Choice Award winners. Winners will be announced in the January 2016 issue of SportsEvents. Sports event professionals were asked to nominate destinations and sports venues that they believe display exemplary creativity and professionalism toward the groups they host. Nominations were received from readers throughout the year, and the top picks were selected based on results from an online voting system. “SportsEvents readers came out in force to nominate
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Member News and then to vote for their favorite sports events destinations and the host organizations that represent them. Our team is proud to honor the nominees that received the most votes with a 2016 Readers’ Choice Award,” said Carrie O’Connor, SportsEvents editorial coordinator. “It is clear, based on our readers’ experiences, that these award winners are willing to go above and beyond typical service levels to help sports event planners produce outstanding events that participants, their families and spectators will want to experience again and again. It is our privilege to announce their selection by sports event planners as among the best in the United States.” A downloadable, high-res Readers’ Choice Award logo is available at http://sportseventsmagazine.com/2016-RCA-Logo About SportsEvents Media Group SportsEvents Media Group, publisher of SportsEvents magazine, is the industry leader in providing products and services designed to connect sports events organizers with sports commissions, CVBs, hotels, insurance companies and other sports events industry suppliers. eugenecascadescoast.org
2015: A Year of Milestones
in Lane County; that’s not the case today. About 1,500 people remain without homes. Nearly half have been homeless for a long time. More than a quarter suffer from a mental illness. Over the years, as needs arose, ShelterCare stepped up with solutions. In 1978, we offered the area’s first permanent housing for individuals with psychiatric disabilities; today our Supported Housing program helps more than 220 people. In 1990, we opened Oregon’s first apartments for brain injury survivors; in 2015 the Uhlhorn Program celebrated its 25th anniversary and serves as a model for other states. In 2006, we launched Lane County’s inaugural Housing First initiative; next year, a new state grant will allow us to expand Housing First to a total of 130 clients. Even with these successes, many needs remain unmet. Adults with untreated mental illness are living on our streets and families struggling with financial burdens are living in their cars. As a community, we must do better. Yet as daunting as the challenges seem, those of us at ShelterCare know that over the next 45 years and beyond, we won’t be working alone. We take heart in friends and supporters like you, partners in our mission to provide hope, opportunity, and dignity to every person living in our community. Thank you for all you do! On behalf of everyone at ShelterCare, I wish you and your family health and happiness in 2016. -Susan Ban Executive Director
What You Helped Accomplish in 2015
Dear Friend, We did it! With the help of amazing people like you, ShelterCare, last year, changed the lives of nearly 1,200 individuals who had been struggling with homelessness, mental illness, and traumatic brain injuries. Thank you for your generous support! In 2015, we also marked an important but bittersweet milestone, our 45th anniversary. When ShelterCare opened its doors on Christmas Eve 1970 and welcomed homeless families into a safe but temporary shelter, the founders thought the organization would be short-lived. At that time, homelessness was not a serious problem
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Member News It takes a community to solve complex issues. With your help, ShelterCare took some big steps this year in the fight against homelessness. Join ShelterCare staff as they look back at 2015 and the things made possible with your support. Looking for More? Click here to read our annual report for a summary of our financial status and program accomplishments. Donate Now sheltercare.org
Applicants Sought For Historic Commission
the Commission organizes projects and programs to encourage stewardship of the community’s historic assets. The Commission also reviews development and restoration requests within the Washburne Historic District and for other Springfield historic resources. Historic Commission meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every other month starting at 5:30pm in the Jesse Main Room in City Hall. The candidates appointed to these positions are eligible to serve up to two, four-year terms. For more information, contact Molly Markarian at 541.726.4611 or at
[email protected]. springfield-or.gov
Roehl & Yi Investment Advisors Honored with A 2015 “Focus Elite” Award
The City is currently accepting applications to fill four open positions on the Historic Commission. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on January 22, 2016. Interviews will be conducted by the City Council at the February 22, 2016 work session. Confirmation of the chosen candidates will be at the City Council at the March 7, 2016 regular session. Copies of the application packet are available at the City Manager’s Office in City Hall, 225 Fifth Street, 541-7263700. Background: The qualifications for membership on the Historic Commission include being appointees of Willamalane Park & Recreation District or Springfield School District #19; or individuals who meet professional qualifications in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, archeology, or related fields who live within the Metropolitan Area General Plan boundaries; or residents, electors, or property owners within Springfield. The Springfield Historic Commission is appointed by the City Council and serves to advance the identification, protection, preservation, education, and interpretation of Springfield’s cultural heritage and history. As such,
EUGENE, Ore. – Eugene-based Roehl & Yi Investment Advisors is one of only six asset management firms in the United States to be honored with a 2015 “Focus Elite” Award. The annual awards are presented by Focus Consulting Group in Chicago in recognition of consistent, company-wide achievement and leadership in the asset management industry, including effective decision making, core values, the ability to attract top talent, and employee loyalty. A total of eight firms were selected for this year’s award, including one from Canada and one from the Netherlands. Roehl & Yi Investment Advisors is an independent wealth management firm serving clients in Oregon, California and Washington with a wide range of tailored financial services, including personal wealth management, pooled or participant-directed retirement plans, and investment management for foundations or
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Member News endowments. Company principal and co-founder Tom Roehl is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with more than 30 years of experience in strategic financial planning and investment management. Jayman Yi joined the firm in 2001, after working as an equity analyst for a Korean investment bank and as a financial consultant for Smith Barney. “The Focus Elite Award is a tribute to the collective expertise and personal dedication that our entire team brings to serving each of our clients,” Roehl said. The “Focus Elite” Awards list is constructed based on data gathered from surveys and interviews with hundreds of asset management firms. In choosing winners of the “Focus Elite” Awards, Focus Consulting Group considered the following criteria: cohesive cultures as measured by alignment around a clear set of behaviors and values, very high loyalty and engagement, effective decision making strong execution, and very low “sludge” (dysfunctional behavior, like “blame”) in their environments. For more information regarding the “Focus Elite” Awards please contact LSeveryns@ focusCgroup.com. Neither the asset management firms nor their employees pay a fee to the Focus Consulting Group in exchange for selection for the “Focus Elite” Awards. Working with a recipient of the “Focus Elite” Award is not a guarantee of investment success. roehl-yi.com
HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE…IN ONE DAY!
The Jan. 16 event will help students and parents find free money for college EUGENE, Ore.— Lane Community College will hold How to Pay For College…In One Day, a free financial aid and scholarship workshop on Saturday, January 16, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Center for Meeting and Learning, Building 19, LCC main campus, 4000 E. 30th Ave., Eugene. For the 17th year, students and parents can, in one day and in one location, complete the federal financial
aid application process and access college scholarship resources. Participants will learn how to find and compete for scholarships and how to write effective applications. Financial aid professionals will help participants complete the online FAFSA application, so participants should bring their 2015 tax and financial records. Specific information about the Office of Student Access & Completion (OSAC) and Lane Community College scholarships will be provided. OSAC will also present information about the new Oregon Promise program which will provide up to $1,000 to students receiving an Oregon high school diploma or GED in spring/summer 2016. A college funding workshop will also be held in Spanish. Schedule: • 8:30-9:00 - Registration - Welcome, event overview • 9:00-2:30 - College Goal Oregon - Meet with financial aid professionals who will help you complete the online FAFSA. Bring your 2015 tax records and your 2015 financial records. • 9:00-11:15 - ”Be a Competitive Applicant!” - Learn resources and strategies for finding and applying for college scholarships. • 11:45-1:15 - ”Finding Funds for Oregon Students” Learn how to apply for the Office of Student Access & Completion (OSAC) Scholarships • 11:45-1:15 - ”Sesión Informativa Acerca de Becas y Ayuda Financiera” • 1:30-2:30 - “Is the Oregon Promise For You?” - A new State grant helps cover some cost of community college for 2016 high school graduates and qualified GED recipients. Led by OSAC. Participants may register at http://lanecc.augusoft.net by typing “How to Pay” in the search box, then following the prompts. This event is free, no fees will be charged. For the third year the title sponsor is Northwest Community Credit Union. Coffee and tea will be available. A limited number of lunch items will be available for sale. Brown bags are welcome. For pre-registration information or disability accommodations, email Kathy Thomas at thomask@ lanecc.edu Lane is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabilities Employer lanecc.edu
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Member News MLK celebration features journalist April Ryan, Jan. 19 EUGENE, Ore.— The 2016 Eugene Community Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day will feature keynote speaker April Ryan, noted journalist and veteran member of the White House press corps. The celebration will be held Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. at the University of Oregon, Columbia Hall, Room 150, 1585 E 13th Ave. Parking is available at the Ford Alumni Center, and at metered spaces along University St., 15th St., and Agate St. Ryan has been the White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks since January of 1997, covering three presidents. AURN has 300 affiliate stations. Ryan published the book, “The Presidency In Black and White: My Up Close View of Three Presidents and Race in America.” She is a Baltimore native and a second generation Morgan State University graduate. For more information, see: http://aprildryan.com/about The event is sponsored by Lane Community College student groups and President’s Office, and the University of Oregon Division of Student Life and Office of the Dean of Students. The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Greg Evans at
[email protected] or (541) 463-5340. lanecc.edu
• Post your 2016 required labor law poster in a location accessible to all employees. • Implement new Oregon Sick Time policies. • Update your hiring process to comply with the “Ban the Box” law. • Meet with your tax adviser. • Update employee handbook to reflect all new 2016 legal changes. Oregon Sick Time Law With the roll out of the January 1st Oregon Sick Time Law - we have to answers to some very interesting questions that you may benefit from. Check out our Oregon Sick Time - “Tricky Oregon Sick Time Questions” article. Read more... cardinal-services.com
Ring in the New Year Right Welcome to 2016!
Along with the joy and tidings of the New Year comes deadlines for implementing many new compliance rulings. Tips for starting the New Year out right:
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