Leadership Eugene-Springfield class announced
Leadership Eugene-Springfield logo Congratulations and welcome to our newly-selected Leadership Eugene-Springfield class. 

Kellie Andre, Oregon Community Credit Union; Sylvia Barry, United Way of Lane County; Chris Boyum, Chambers Construction; Joe Carmichael, Pacific Continental Bank; Carrie Copeland, Cornerstone Community Housing; Josh Francis, Eugene Symphony Association; Katie Gatlin, CASA of Lane County; Bonnie Glass, Euphoria Chocolate; Logan Haugen, Ward Insurance; Kirsten Henry-Lea, Oregon Social Learning Center; Ariana Mari Hernandez, Downtown Athletic Club; Carisa Hettich, American Red Cross/Oregon Pacific Chapter; Gary Holliday, PacificSource Health Plans; Tony Iverson, Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon; Shula Jaron, FertiLab; Chris Jirges, Cafe Yumm; Kelly Johnson, ShelterCare; Melissa Koke, QSL Print Communications; Annie Loe, Lunar Logic; Angie Marzano, BRING Recycling; Ali McQueen, Cameron McCarthy Landscape Architecture & Planning; Sarah Mellgren, Roehl & Yi Investment Advisors; Jennifer Morrocco, Umpqua Bank; Nate Pozzesi, SnoTemp Cold Storage; Patty Schulz, SELCO Community Credit Union, Robert Steck, Partnered Solutions IT; Genevieve Sumnall, Summit Bank and Michael Wisth, City of Eugene

This cohort of 28 outstanding community members will gather each month through May to broaden their knowledge and awareness of Eugene and Springfield while growing their leadership skills with sessions on topics
relevant to our communities' current and future needs.

Are you interested in being part of Leadership Eugene-Springfield next year?  Applications will be available in August. For more information, contact Brittany Quick-Warner.
Reputation Marketing:
How does your company look online?

Wednesday, October 12th, 7:30 - 9:00 AM, Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce

Managing your online reputation is important for all businesses these days and we are offering a 90-minute session to kick-start your strategy. 

The workshop will explain the role of social media in your reputation and the importance of claiming and setting up local directories on the web correctly. We will outline in detail seven steps to getting five-star reviews quickly. Plus, all attendees receive a comprehensive report outlining their current web presence. 

Make sure your business is ready for what The Nielsen Company has called, "the largest shift in marketing in 10 years," with this early-morning session next week. 

There's no place like the EXPO!

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

On October 20th, more than 1,400 local business professionals and more than 160 local businesses will gather in one place for what is sure to be the best networking event of the year! Don't miss out on the 2016 Eugene Business to Business Expo at the Lane Events Center!

And did you know that it pays to buy in bulk? Take advantage of our bulk pricing and bring the whole office to this effective networking event.

Haven't selected your booth space yet? Don't allow your competition to gain the upper hand. Become an exhibitor today by downloading the booth registration packet. Networking and visibility are critical to the growth of a business and exhibiting at the Eugene Chamber Business-to-Business Expo is a powerful and cost-effective way to do just that. Secure your spot today!

Young Professionals at the new EMU 
Thursday, October 6th, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Erb Memorial Union (EMU), UO
New student union at the University of Oregon
Tomorrow
The Eugene Chamber Young Professionals Network is heading back to school to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the University of Oregon's Erb Memorial Union (EMU). Visit this stunning new space, sample tasty appetizers and refreshments provided by the award winning UO Catering, and you'll even have the chance to head downstairs to enjoy local brews courtesy of the new Falling Sky Pizzeria. You'll also be entered to win some amazing prizes donated by IDX Broker, Moss Adams, The Barnlight! PLUS, go on a tour and be entered to win a special EMU-themed gift basket!

Worried about parking? Book a seat on My Party Bus! Simply email owner, Sean Lee to be put on the list and meet in the downtown parking lot at 8th and Olive. The bus will be leaving in two shifts and space is limited so book your spot now!

Double up at Joint Greeters!
Thursday, October 6th, 7:00 - 9:00 AM, Holiday Inn, Springfield
Tomorrow 
Twice a year, the Springfield and Eugene Chambers of Commerce Greeter groups come together for a joint breakfast program and tomorrow is the day! With two dynamic Greeter groups, the Joint Greeter breakfast is the place to be!

Shannon Lea Reynolds from The Well Heeled Coach will be the keynote speaker discussing something near-and-dear to every greeters' heart: Networking! 

Have you reserved your directory ad?
Advertising sales are well underway for the 2017 edition of Eugene Life . Don't miss this opportunity to tell your story in the Chamber's Annual Community Profile and Business Directory .
 
Multiple marketing options: In addition to display advertising, advertorial style options are available providing an opportunity to "tell your story," feature a special product or service, or talk about what you do.
 
Wide distribution and online visibility: A minimum of 10,000 copies of the print edition are delivered to area businesses and residents in neighborhoods of Eugene and other locations throughout the area. Linked from the Chamber's homepage, the tablet-ready online edition reaches locally and beyond with dynamic ads that link to your website.
 
Don't be left out -- reserve your ad space now.