YP Summit Registration is open and...
Tuesday, May 16th, University of Oregon, EMU
We have been revealing the best reasons to attend the 2nd Annual Eugene Young Professionals Summit on May 16th -- and we are excited to announce the #1 reason to attend the Summit is actually the worlds #1 athlete!



UO-grad and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Ashton Eaton will be our keynote speaker for the 2017 Eugene Young Professionals Summit.

Registration is now open and we have reserved 150 discounted early bird tickets. All tickets include all day access to the 2017 YP Summit and the Summit After Party.

We are expecting a sell out crowd, so don't delay!  Register for the YP Summit today.


YPs: You don't have to wait until the Summit!
Thursday, March 2nd,  5:00 - 7:00 PM, South Valley Automotive & Customs
 
Join us in welcoming South Valley Automotive & Customs to their new location in Junction City tomorrow night at the March Young Professionals Networking event. We will have a taco bar from Dos Gringos, local beer from Agrarian Ales, wine from Sweet Earth Vineyards, door prizes including goodies from Cosmos Creations. Join fellow YP's for an evening of networking fun and check out all that this new space has to offer.

Don't consider yourself a "young" professional? Please encourage your YP colleagues to leverage your Chamber membership and join us!    

 
BAH Announced
Thursday, March 16th, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Downtown Athletic Club


Are you getting that spring fever? We are too! Head to the Downtown Athletic Club March 16th  as Business After Hours celebrates  Spring Break.   This is the perfect time to shake off the winter blues, have some fun and connect with other business professionals in the community. 
 
Mark your calendars, this event is coming up quickly!

Chamber 101
Thursday, March 22nd, 4:00 - 5:00 PM, Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce
We had so much interest in our last Chamber 101, we've added another in March!

Learn how to leverage your Chamber membership in 2017 by joining us for a complimentary late afternoon briefing and networking event.
 
This session is ideal for businesses who have recently joined the Chamber, members who want to learn more, and employees of existing members.  We will offer an overview of our mission related work and  Chamber programs so you can find the right opportunities to leverage your membership and meet your business goals.  A brief networking opportunity with the other guests will show you the varied reasons members join the Eugene Chamber, and provide an illustration of the larger community of Chamber membership.
 
All employees from your business are welcome and h'orderves are provided. Please register as seating is limited.

 
New Members

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 in February:
 
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.  
Get published: send your business news
New employees?  Promotions?  Awards? We always want your business news so we can share it with your fellow members!

Our next issue of OPEN for Business will publish the first week of April.  Email 2-3 sentences and a head shot (if available) to Katherine by Thursday, March 9th.  
 

 
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 we will hear from Mike Bennett of Solvang Retirement Community and Suzanne Cavanaugh from Century Lighting, explaining the Lumen Element, the science behind their lighting.  
Young Professionals Network at South Valley Automotive & Customs
When: March 2nd, 5:00 - 7:00 PM      
Open House & Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Partnered Solutions, IT
When: March 10th, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM  
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for FASTSIGNS
When: March 16th, 10:00 - 11:00 AM  
Women Business Leaders
When: March 16th, 11:45 - 1:15 PM      
Business After Hours hosted by the Downtown Athletic Club
When: March 16th, 5:00 - 7:00 PM  
2017 Eugene YP Summit
When: May 16th       
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