How we are attracting a strong workforce

The Chamber has worked with Attic Media and Travel Lane County to illustrate just what it means to live, work and play in Lane County. We set out with a goal of of attracting a future workforce into our area with a video that focused on quality of life, cost of living comparison, and our growing sectors, including food and beverage manufacturing.

We unveiled this three minute video at our annual Celebration of Business a few weeks ago and everyone agreed it was pretty spectacular. We hope you will share this video with your employees, perspective employees and anyone who is wondering just what make Lane County and amazing place to live, work, and play.

View the video ( https://youtu.be/e1jKTCgE_uA)
Young Professionals on ice
Thursday, February 9th, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, The Rink Exchange
 
Get ready to break the ice at the next YPN Event! Join the
Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce February 9th from 5-7 at The Rink Exchange, home of the Eugene Generals.  Grow your personal and professional network as you mingle with other young professionals in the local area.
 
Heritage Distilling Company is  back and co-hosting this month's event, creating more of their amazing cocktails for your enjoyment. Come down for a "cool" night of networking, spirits, delicious food and door prizes!

 

 
Leveraging Arts Sponsorships Seminar
Thursday, February 24th, 8:30 - 12:00 PM, RAIN Eugene

Art sponsorships offer businesses much greater value than just what is reflected in the bottom line. In this seminar, learn to maximize your businesses sponsorship dollars by collaborating with Arts Organizations in creative ways. Attendees will develop insights and skills through group discussions and hands on exercises. This seminar will help you: 
  • Use art sponsorships as experiences to create higher employee engagement. 
  • Increase awareness amongst stakeholders of your company's role in the community.
  • Practice "layering" and "leveraging" sponsorship benefits throughout your business. 
  • Discover local arts resources and programs with whom you can partner.
ABAE's Creative Academy seminars empower business leaders to meet their greatest challenges through the artistic process and by better engaging Eugene's vibrant arts community. Each Seminar is focused on a specific business need and how the application of artistic practices or the engagement of local artists can meet that need. Attendance is limited to approximately 20 business owners and managers to ensure lively discussion and personalized training.

This series is brought to you by Chamber partner Arts and Business Alliance of Eugene.

 
Welcome!
Enthusiasm for the Chamber and the work we do is growing - and so is our membership! We are pleased to welcome the following new members since mid-January: 

There are so many benefits of membership -- from the Chamber's work on public safety and transit to tangible things like discounts on training, office supplies and workers compensation, not to mention outstanding connections through our programs.

Share this email with a fellow business owner and send your referrals to  Elizabeth Coleman, Director of Membership Development.  
Greeters this week
Most Fridays, 7:30 - 9:00 AM, Valley River Inn
Every Friday morning from 7:30 until 9:00 AM 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. 

This week our Featured Speaker will be Abby Gooch (Life Force Connection) and our spotlight speaker will be Doug James (Technaprint).  
Young Professionals Network at The Rink Exchange
When: February 9th, 5:00 - 7:00 PM      
Business After Hours sponsored by the Eugene Airport
When: February 16th, 5:00 - 7:00 PM      
Leveraging Arts Sponsorships: An Arts & Business Creative Academy Seminar
When: February 24th, 8:30 - 12:00 PM       
Chamber 101
When: February 28th, 12:00 - 1:00 PM     
2017 Eugene YP Summit
When: May 16th       
Be Social
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