Springfield Chamber
Friday Bulletin
June 5, 2020
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Greetings!
Your Friday Bulletin is packed with motivating stories and reliable resources, information, and programs with your
back-to-business
and
back-to-work
plans in mind. Today, Lane County moves into Phase II reopening. We’re working on updating our
Back to Business Guide to Reopening
with those newly released guidelines. Until then, here are some other great resources:
- As you prepare and retool your place of business you may be in the market for safety and sanitation supplies. Now you can now support local businesses by ordering from our Safety Gear Exchange page. We’ll continue to update the page as local member producers and suppliers of PPE register on the list.
- If you’re so inclined, sign and share our #LoveLaneBiz Pledge to show your support and your commitment to keeping Lane County safe as we get back to business, and back to work.
- For some extra reading, check out our latest issue of the Bottom Line released yesterday, highlighting Leadership in times of crises.
We’re putting the finishing touches on a number of other resources for our members, so stay tuned. We thank you for your support, thoughtfulness and resiliency. Remember, we’re here for you and your business, and we’re always just a phone call away.
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Lane County Transitions to Phase 2 Re-Opening
What changes can I expect during phase 2?
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Counties that enter Phase 2 will be able to continue with the reopening process, following updated health and safety guidance:
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- Gathering limits will be raised to 50 people indoors, and 100 people outdoors.
- Indoor and outdoor venues, including theaters and churches, with 6 feet of physical distancing and other measures in place, can reach a COVID-19 occupancy limit of up to 250.
- Offices can begin reopening and employees can return to workplaces with physical distancing and other measures in place, though remote work is still strongly recommended whenever possible.
- Increased travel will be allowed throughout Oregon, though staying local is still recommended to prevent overloading county health systems.
- Restaurants and bars will have curfews extended to midnight.
- Pools and sports courts will be allowed to reopen under new guidance.
- Indoor and outdoor activities such as bowling, batting cages, and mini golf, will be allowed to reopen under new guidance.
- Recreational sports can resume in a limited form, under strict physical distancing guidance.
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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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Springfield Chamber Safety Gear Exchange
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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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Lane County has been approved for Phase 2 re-opening starting TODAY. 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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Lane SBDC Video Update, Liability Seminar
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Watch this short, informative video business update from Robert Killen, director of Lane SBDC, on Phase 2 reopening:
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Click below to register for Columbia Gorge Community College SBDC's Phase 1 & 2 reopening liability seminar on Monday, June 08, 2020 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Pacific:
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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
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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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Springfield City Club Webinar
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Yesterday, Springfield City Club hosted a webinar panel featuring our very own President & CEO Vonnie Mikkelsen alongside Casey Boyd of Rescued Living, Jenna Fribley of Campfire Collaborative: Architecture & Design (also winner of our 2019 Emerging Leader Award), and Scott Freck of Eugene Symphony Association! They discussed local business survival and recovery. Watch the recorded video below:
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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 9th, 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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Open for Business
Stay Safe | Support Local
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As we enter Phase 2 of re-opening,
make sure you add or
update your listing
on our
Open for Business
page!
Update your listing by filling out this form:
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Member Continuity and Relief Options
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We are deeply appreciative of our members’ support to the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, and grateful for the sacrifices you’ve made to protect the health of our community, employees, and families during these unprecedented times.
Many of our members who are feeling the greatest impacts are the same local small businesses and non-profit organizations that have and will define us as a community. We are very aware of the overwhelmingly difficult decisions you may be facing. We are equally aware of the financial burdens.
To this end, we’ve established multiple COVID-19 member continuity and relief options that we think you’ll find of value, including the Membership Match Program, sponsored by Oregon Community Credit Union. If you have any questions about our COVID-19 member continuity and relief options, please reach out to our Member Services team at
max@springfield-chamber.org
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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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Bicoastal Media
is hosting a Radio Auction on June 13th from 9am to 1pm and will be broadcasted on 1120AM, 93.7FM, KPNW, and 99.1 KOOLFM. There will be an opportunity to bid on items and save big on products from local businesses like restaurants, HVAC, sporting goods, entertainment, and more! A portion of the proceeds from this auction will be donated to 4H and FFA to help raise funds for their project animals, as their auction has been cancelled.
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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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Governor Kate Brown Approves 26 Counties for Phase 2 of Reopening
Salem, OR—Governor Kate Brown approved 26 counties to move to Phase 2 of reopening on June 5, 6, and 8 under her framework for building a safe and strong Oregon.
County officials submitted
letters
to the Governor’s Office requesting entry into Phase 2, and confirming their counties met Oregon’s safety and preparedness
prerequisites for Phase 2
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Leadership in Healthcare
The past few months have brought fresh challenges in the healthcare industry, engaging leaders throughout the community. To gain insights into healthcare leadership, we touched base with McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center to see how they have adapted in response to the current health crisis, what new innovations they’ve seen, and how they plan continuing to instill confidence in the community moving forward.
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Springfield council sets renewal rates for fire, safety levy
To prepare for the Fire and Life Safety Levy renewal that will be on the ballot in November, the City Council held a work session on Monday, May 25 to establish the rate per thousand wording that will be later presented and adopted at a public hearing on July 6.
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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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Friday Bulletin | Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
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