How will Measure 97 impact local businesses? Come learn more.

Wednesday, September 21st, 7:30 - 9:00 AM, Hilton Eugene   

The Eugene Chamber of Commerce is opposed to Measure 97, the proposed gross receipts tax that will be on your November ballot. If you would like to learn more about the impacts of the measure and how it works, there is still time to register for our "No on Measure 97" membership briefing on September 21st.
 
This briefing will feature speakers who will touch on the economic, tax, and business implications of the measure. The following panel of speakers will provide information on what the measure includes, who it will impact, and what you can do about it.

Speakers include:  
  • Jordan Papé, CEO, The Papé Group, a fourth-generation Oregon business.
     
  • Alison Hart, Outreach Consultant for the statewide coalition against Measure 97.
     
  • Harriet Strothers, CPA, who has spent nearly 30 years providing state and local tax and compliance services to large multi-state and multinational companies.
     
  • Mike Nesbitt, President, Papa's Pizza Parlors, who started as a dough roller in 1974 and now leads the company with five locations across the state.

Bee our guest

Thursday, September 15th, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, GloryBee Foods 

 
This week marks the last Business After Hours of the summer and your host GloryBee and special guest, School Garden Project, are teaming up to create a night to remember! At this Business After Hours event you'll hear live music, sample savory flavors from Lane Catering, partake in cool refreshments courtesy of Oakshire Brewing and Iris Vineyards, and enjoy special produce and merchandise give-aways, as you learn more about our host's passions and School Garden Project's exciting plans for the new school year. This is an end of summer celebration not to be missed, so come see what all the buzz is about!

EXPO Update:
How Much Would You Pay for a New Client?

Thursday, October 20th, 4:00 - 7:30 PM, Lane Events Center 

 
If you're looking for a cost effective and fun way to generate business leads, the Eugene Chamber Business-to-Business EXPO offers that benefit and much, much more. In fact, over 1,400 people attended last year's event. If you only connected with  5% of them, you'd make 70 business connections in just 3 ½ hours! To achieve the same level of success would take one sales rep two weeks or more... in other words, there's no place like the EXPO.

Well over two-thirds of the booth spaces are already secured, do you have your booth yet? Don't allow your competition to gain the upper hand. Become an exhibitor today by downloading the booth registration packet. You owe it to yourself and to your business to be at this year's EXPO.

Ever been to Eastern Europe? Spain and Portugal?
Thursday, September 22nd, 5:15 - 7:00 PM, Eugene Chamber
There is an old saying that travel is education in disguise. We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to combine business, networking and personal exploration through vibrant, cost-effective travel opportunities.

Our 2017 destinations have been announced! Join us on Thursday, September 22nd to learn more about our trips to Eastern Europe and Spain / Portugal. Get a sneak peak and download preliminary details from our travel page.
 

Greeters this week
Fridays, 7:30 AM, Valley River Inn
Every Friday morning from 7:30 until 9:00am. the Eugene Chamber Greeters gather at the Valley River Inn for connections and business updates. There is no advanced notice necessary to attend. Members and employees of Chamber members pay $12 which includes breakfast.