The Oregon State Chamber of Commerce (OSCC) is pleased to announce Vonnie Mikkelsen with the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has been appointed to the OSCC Board of Directors.
Vonnie will with be serving a three year term with the other 7 current members of the board. The OSCC Board is delighted to have the Springfield area represented and welcome the experience that Vonnie brings to the board.
OSCC's mission is to support and represent Oregon's local business community by serving as its advocate on business issues and by strengthening local chambers.
2018 Legislative Report now available
OSCC's Legislative Report was released on Monday. It is a comprehensive summary and analysis of the issues identified by OSCC as the major legislative issues facing local business communities.
Download here
Intensive leadership training scheduled for May 16th
Registration is now open for for an intensive leadership training summit for Chamber Board Members and CEOs. Dave Kilby, president/CEO of the Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE), will present a one-day intensive and interactive leadership training focused on providing strategies to building an effective and dynamic leadership team at the chamber.
Register by March 23rd to take advantage of early bird savings.Register now
W.A.C.E. Political Action Boot Camp to be held in Portland
On May 17th, Chamber CEOs, Government Affairs Staff Professionals, Chamber Officers & Board Members, and PAC Chairs are invited to an intense workshop to help chambers take their political game to the next level and be real players helping elect business friendly candidates. The workshop will be held at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront from 12-4:30pm.
Learn more and register
Legislature allocates funds for Mike McLaran Student Skills Center
The Legislature appropriated
$250,000 for the Salem Keizer Education Foundation's Mike McLaran Student Skills Center project. This will rehab the Starkey-McCully building on Commercial Street in Salem into a Student Skills Center that will provide students with workforce training, college preparation, mentoring, and academic and social support.
The following members have stepped up to provide additional funding on top of their dues to contribute to OSCC's advocacy efforts. We are greatly appreciative of this support.
Communications Tip
As a forward-thinking and supportive chamber, the Crookston Area Chamber of Commerce in Minnesota decided to help create and share the narrative of their community. Learn
How a Chamber Launched a Community Marketing Campaign in this article from ChamberMaster.
Save the Date
Building Your Best Team Ever - May 16, 2018 - Register now
WACE Political Boot Camp - May 17, 2018 - Learn more
OSCC Annual Conference - October 24-25, 2018 - Learn more
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