MEMBER CONNECT
June 9, 2020
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Greetings!
Here is this week's
Member Connect
e-newsletter featuring important and timely content and resources to help navigate your way through phase two re-opening in Lane County. Stay tuned this week for an updated version of our
Back to Business: A Guide to Reopening
that will be useful in outlining the new changes in regulations. Make sure to also check out our
Safety Gear Exchange
and sign the
#LoveLaneBiz Pledge
, a promise to protect our community throughout the stages of re-opening.
We’re here for you and your business - don't forget, we're just a phone call away.
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The Chamber Community has been stepping up, leaning in, making tough decisions, surviving, innovating, hiring, pivoting, and is deserving of support and acknowledgment. Check out some of these important updates from our Chamber members:
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KDUCK FM
is airing Senior Salutes to support the graduating classes of our area high schools. Yesterday, courtesy of
Marshall's Heating
, they
awarded a nominated Senior to receive a $500 "scholarship"
to help support their future goals! Next week on Monday, June 15th they'll select one more Senior to receive their final $500 “scholarship” courtesy of
Kendall Auto Eugene
- nominate a senior you think deserves some on-air recognition by submitting a short video clip - more info in the link below!
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Mid-Valley Ambulance
is holding a Red Cross blood drive on Monday, June 22nd. The need to donate blood in this time is skyrocketing, and they would love to get more people to donate and help save lives! If you’re healthy and feeling well, please schedule your appointment to help save lives:
rcblood.org/appt
or call Mid-Valley at 541-747-4025.
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During these uncertain times, we recognize the strength and resiliency of the Springfield Chamber community. Thank you to those who have shared your story. To all our members, please help us share yours. Contact Elora Kelsh,
elora@springfield-chamber.org
for more information.
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Joint Chamber Golf Classic 2020
Thursday, July 23, 2020 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM PST
Pine Ridge Golf Club - 90333 Sunderman Rd, Springfield, OR
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The 46th Annual Eugene/Springfield Joint Chamber Golf Classic is an opportunity for the members of the Eugene and Springfield Chambers to come together for a day of golf, networking, and fun. The tournament is a four-person scramble with 11:00 AM shotgun start. In addition to a great game of golf, golfers enjoy imaginative and unique experiences provided by tee and green sponsors. From fiestas to ice cream, there is food, beverage, fun and Chamber hospitality at nearly every hole.
Register today to sign up your foursome or be a Tee and Green Sponsor!
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LunchVox LIVE: Future of Healthcare
Friday, June 19th, 2020 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM PST
Virtual Zoom Conference
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Join the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Friday, June 19th for a conversation on research and innovation, and the future of healthcare.
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Government Issues & Economic Development Committees
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As the COVID-19 response continues to move rapidly at the local, state, and federal levels, we have moved our Government Issues Committee meetings to a weekly occurrence. We invite you to join us 8am Tuesday mornings via Zoom to stay on top of local, regional, and state issues of impact on business and community.
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Upcoming Government Issues Committee Meetings
Tuesday, June 16th, 8:00am, Zoom Conference
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Education & Talent Development
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Upcoming Education Meetings
June 18th, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
If you would like to join this committee meeting or if you have any questions please email our Director of Development and Talent Initiatives Paige Sharpe (
paige@springfield-chamber.org
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Legislative Advocacy
Your Business. Your Community. Your Voice.
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Liability protections needed to shield employers from litigation abuse during COVID-19
Join Chambers of Commerce in support of timely, temporary, and targeted protection for employers who are working to follow public health guidance.
Submit Your Testimony to Oregon Federal Delegation
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#LoveLaneBiz
A Pledge to Safely Serve the Community
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The safety of our businesses and community members continues to be top of mind. To show your commitment to following guidelines, staying informed, and continuing to be kind, patient, and respectful -
we invite you to take the #LoveLaneBiz pledge;
a pledge to safely serve our Lane County community as we reopen. This pledge is not only for businesses though. We encourage customers to sign on also and show their support for our local businesses.
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Looking for a local source of safety gear or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to meet COVID-19 safety measures in your workplace?
The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has created this resource to help facilitate member to member exchange of safety gear and PPE. Whether you are manufacturing certified PPE, sewing masks at home, or have any other safety gear at your disposal, we invite you to use this platform as a way to purchase, sell, and/or donate safety supplies.
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Back to Business
A Guide to Re-Opening
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In partnership with the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, we've put together this guideline for re-opening businesses - it contains valuable information for specific industries to follow Governor Brown's guidelines and helpful tools for employers and the general public in an easy-to-follow format.
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We've compiled a list of relevant links related to Reopening Oregon, including a document from the Governor's office, Lane County's blueprint for reopening, guidelines by sector and category, and more. You can locate them under the tab "Reopening Oregon" in our Business Resource Hub COVID-19:
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Open for Business
Stay Safe | Support Local
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As we navigate through Phase 2 of re-opening,
make sure you
update or add your listing
on our
Open for Business
page!
Update your listing by filling out this form:
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Contact Phil Morton with any questions or for more information:
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In Cahoots: How the unlikely pairing of cops and hippies became a national model
In 1969, hippies in Eugene did not trust the cops. More than that, they wanted a community service of their own. So a ragtag collective of like-minded activists, medics and social workers founded the White Bird Clinic.
When the prospect of the group’s emergency response team working with the police to start the program CAHOOTS came up 20 years later, there was some uncertainty.
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Oregon Dept. of Education to explain Wednesday its roadmap for schools in fall
Oregon’s Department of Education will release its roadmap for the 2020-2021 school year on Wednesday.
Spokesman Marc Siegel confirmed the timing in an email at about 5 p.m. Monday.
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UO To Launch COVID-19 Testing with PacificSource Funding
EUGENE, Ore. – New funding will help launch a coronavirus-testing initiative at the University of Oregon, officials announced on Tuesday.
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Advertising Opportunities Available
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The Bottom Line
is The Springfield Chamber's fully online magazine! As a web-based publication the format is searchable, tag-able and shareable. The content is easily viewed on all devices, from mobile to PC. In addition, the Chamber is able to publish content throughout the month, creating a more responsive opportunity for member businesses to share their stories, information and events.
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Consider placing an advertisement in
The Bottom Line.
The content is relevant to business owners like yourself and our readership is growing fast!
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Place your ad today!
Contact Judy at
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Member Connect | Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
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