OSCC MEMBER NEWS
June 30 , 2017
OSCC Board Announces Government Affairs Council

As communicated in the last eNews, OSCC recently updated the Government Affairs Policy. A part of this process was to reconstitute a formal GA Council.

 The OSCC Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of the following individuals to the Government Affairs Council:
  • Laura Edmonds - North Clackamas Chamber
  • Gioia Goodrum - McMinnville Area Chamber
  • Mary Ann Gray - East Portland Chamber
  • Colene Martin - Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber
  • Vonnie Mikkelsen - Springfield Area Chamber
  • Deanna Palm - Hillsboro Chamber
  • Timm Slater - Bay Area Chamber
  • Judy Trego - Sisters Area Chamber


This group will have a role in establishing OSCC's Legislative Priorities and will be responsible for vetting advocacy issues and making recommendations to the Board of Directors. 

 

If you would like more information on the Government Affairs Council, please contact Alison Hart.
2017 Needs Assessment Survey Closes next Friday

The 2017 OSCC Needs Assessment Survey was sent out last month. This survey will provide valuable feedback to make sure OSCC is meeting the needs of Chambers across the state.

To date, only half of OSCC members have responded to the survey. Please take a few minutes to share your feedback. Your input will help ensure that OSCC continues to provide the programs and services that bring value to your Chamber.

Please respond by this Friday, July 7th. Take survey
OSCC Seeks Outstanding Workforce Development Programs

Does your Chamber have a Workforce Development program? We are hearing from Chambers across the state that workforce development is one of the top priorities of their member businesses. OSCC is looking for outstanding Chamber Workforce Development programs to feature on our website as a resource and an inspiration to Chambers exploring ways to meet their members' workforce needs. If you have a program you would share with other OSCC members, please email Jessica Chambers.
Now Accepting 2018 Annual Conference Proposals

Earlier this month, OSCC sent out the RFP for the 2018 Annual Conference. This is the once-yearly gathering of Oregon's Chamber industry for professional development and peer to peer interaction. Proposals must be done in collaboration between the local Chamber and prospective conference venues, and should submitted in writing by July 12, 2017, attention Alison Hart. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Alison Hart.
Board Votes to Support Brighter Oregon

As a part of the Legislative Priorities, the OSCC Board of Directors voted to support the efforts of Brighter Oregon, the Oregon Business Plan Coalition.
 
Brighter Oregon, the Oregon Business Plan Coalition, seeks not only to balance the upcoming two-year budget, but also to put the state on a sustainable fiscal path moving forward so that investments can be made that will positively impact the economy and lives of Oregonians. The proposed approach will result in more revenue to invest in education, ensure healthcare access and grow jobs and incomes. It is based on shared responsibility: business must agree to new taxes and public employee representatives must agree to adjusting personnel costs that have hindered our ability to adequately fund key services. They believe it is possible to make that happen while still ensuring competitive compensation, including benefits, that attracts and retains talented public workers. You can learn more here.
 
OSCC will be sending out information from Brighter Oregon in the weeks to come.
 Thank You to our Vision Sponsors

The following members have stepped up to provide additional funding on top of their dues to support OSCC's advocacy efforts. We are greatly appreciative of this support.

 

  Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce

  Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of 
     Commerce

  Greater Hermiston Chamber of Commerce

  North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce

  North Plains Chamber of Commerce

  Pendleton Chamber of Commerce

  Redmond Chamber of Commerce

  Silverton Chamber of Commerce

  Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 
In This Issue
Important Dates
  • July 9-13:
    West Institute
  • July 16-19:
    ACCE Convention
  • July 25:
    OSCC Regional Meeting - Central Oregon
  • July 30-Aug 2:
    WACE Academy
  • July 30-Aug 3:
    Northeast Institute
  • October 25-26:
    OSCC Annual Conference
     
Communications Tip
 
When a new member joins your organization, do you simply fire off a quick email to them and move on to the next thing on your to-do list?
 
Don't miss this one-time opportunity to capture your new member's attention. Read The Power of the Welcome Email and learn:  
  • How to reinforce a new member's decision to join your organization
  • The importance of an email subject line
  • Why a 'no-reply' email address is not okay
Sending a Welcome Email should be at the top of your to-do list. You have a great opportunity to make a positive impression. Don't pass it up.
Welcome New Members
 
Eugene Area  Chamber of Commerce

Thank You to our Renewing Members
 
Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce
Oregon City  Chamber of Commerce
Union County Chamber of Commerce
  
Save the Date
  • Regional Meeting - Central Oregon - July 25, 2017, 12-4pm - Register now
  • Annual Conference - October 25-26, 2017 at Three Rivers Casino Resort, in Florence, OR
  Have news you'd like to share?

  Email Jessica Chambers by July 7th to have your news included in the next OSCC
  Member Newsletter.