december news 2009 - Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce

December 2009
...to strengthen, enhance and protect our members through political advocacy, economic development, community promotion and member programs and services.
State Rep to Address Job Killing
Taxes Measures
The Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce proudly supports the current endeavor to protect
businesses from job killing taxes imposed by the Oregon State legislature. The chamber’s
December membership meeting hosts State Representative and Republican Minority Leader
Bruce Hanna to discuss the NO on 66 and 67 campaigns.
Your chamber, through The Roseburg Area Chamber Political Action Committee and
donations from local business, has to date sent over $5,000 to Oregonians Against Job
Killing Taxes campaign along with submitting written statements of opposition to Measures
66 and 67 for inclusion in the Voter’s Pamphlet.
The December 21 luncheon is sponsored by KLD Investment Management, LLC and
will be held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds beginning at 11:30 a.m. Reservations for
the membership meeting are required. The cost of the program is $15 for members, $20 for
non-members and a buffet lunch is included. You may register online at
www.roseburgareachamber.org/chamber/events.php or call 672-2648, ext. 22. Reservations
must be received by December 17.
Merry Christmas from the
board of directors and staff of the
Roseburg Area Chamber of
Commerce
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, December 8
Business After Hours
5 to 7 p.m.
Manor House
3400 NW Edenbower
Monday, December 21
NO on 66 and 67
Sponsored by:
Membership Meeting
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Community Conference
Hall ~ Douglas County Fairgrounds
Individual Attendee(s) $15; Corporate Table (8) $110; Non-Member Attendee(s) $20
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Chamber Supports
ConnectOregon III
Funding for Transportation Infrastructure
For the past three and a half years, the
chamber’s economic development
committee has monitored, investigated and
researched projects and proposals impacting
local, county and statewide transportation
initiatives. This committee is charged with
identifying potential long-term projects,
securing chamber board approval and
building community support. Transportation
projects must aid in business growth,
productivity and global competiveness as
well as provide/retain family wage jobs,
improve the transportation system and
provide economic vitality for our area. This
month, the chamber endorsed the following
projects and requested ConnectOregon III
funding from the state:
Alcan Cable request for a rail siding and
warehouse in order to transport and store
products and materials on-site;
 City of Roseburg request for an
extension of the Roseburg Regional Airport
runway to increase ability of shipping and
receiving products;
 Port of Coos Bay request for
rehabilitation of the Coos Bay Rail Line in
order to restore freight and rail service.
The RACC diligently advocates for our
members and the greater Douglas County
business community. The chamber continues
its economic development efforts as the
voice of our local business community.
President’s Message
2009 Board of Directors
The Year Flies By
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President
Chris Burnett, Steve Tuchscherer, CPA, PC
Vice President
Mike Hansen, Douglas County Fire Dist. #2
Secretary
Debbie Fromdahl, Executive Director
Treasurer
Norm Gershon, U T & E
Past President
Dell Gray, Roseburg Clinic, PC
DIRECTORS
Dick Baltus, bbg Marketing
Syndi Beavers, Henry Estate Winery
Julie Bell, Fred Meyer
Neal Brown, Umpqua Bank
Dan Clark, Dole Coalwell Clark et.al.
Chris Doan, Knife River Materials
Bob Desrochers, Roseburg Forest Products
Dennis Eberhardt, Imagestream Productions
Dan Endicott, Good Vibrations
Greg Henderson, Oregon Pacific Bank
Gary Leif, Leif Photography
Gary Lewis, Gary’s Guide Service
Kathleen Nickel, Mercy Medical Center
Alex Palm, i.e. Engineering, Inc.
Harold Sheeran, Avista Utilities
Dan VanSlyke, Wildlife Safari
Sue Van Volkenburg, NAPA/Roseburg Auto Supply
CHAMBER STAFF
Debbie Fromdahl, 672-2648 ext. 12
Executive Director
Diana Harvey, 672-2648 ext. 30
Program & Event Manager
Jean Kurtz, 672-9731 ext. 13
VCB Director
Mary Long, 672-9731 ext. 14
Volunteer Coordinator
Amy McKillop, 672-9731 ext. 24
VCB Sales & Marketing Manager
Teri Phillips, 672-9731 ext. 15
VCB Administrative Assistant
Nancy Austin/Serena Smart, 672-2648 ext. 17
Administrative Assistants
Gail Trimble, 672-2648 ext. 22
Business & Administrative Services Director
Jill Waltenspiel, 672-2648 ext. 23
Sales & Marketing Manager
Joy Yori, 672-2648 ext. 31
Workforce Development Manager
THE PARTNERSHIP (UEDP)
Helga Conrad, 464-3527
Director
Liz Thomason, 492-2821
Land Certification Specialist
by Chris Burnett
When I became president of the chamber,
they told me this year was going to fly by.
But I assumed that was just a sales pitch to
get me to agree to serve.
I was wrong. It’s hard to believe almost
12 months have passed since I first took the
gavel and called my first board meeting to
order. It’s even harder to believe how much
has been accomplished in that short time.
Having served as president, I can say what
others who have served before me have said:
We have an incredibly talented and
hardworking staff at the Roseburg Area
Chamber of Commerce, who do the heavy
lifting. And they are supported by a dedicated
group of volunteers who serve on the
chamber board and the chamber’s many
committees.
Without them, I would not now be having
such a hard time trying to narrow down the
year’s many accomplishments to the select
few I can fit in this space. But here goes.
One of our most noteworthy
accomplishments in 2009 was to raise funds
for the Roseburg Area Chamber Political
Action Committee (RACPAC), founded in
2008, to support our growing activities in
the political arena on behalf of our members
and the local business community. We were
very pleased to see so many members
supporting this effort by making
contributions to the RACPAC when they
renewed their memberships.
Those contributions have helped quickly
build the RACPAC’s account to more than
$4,000, which will be used in the future to
support business-friendly candidates for
office or to fund awareness campaigns
related to our stance on business-related
ballot measures. The RACPAC raised an
additional $5,000-plus to support
Oregonians Against Job-Killing Taxes effort
to repeal oppressive corporate and personal
income tax laws that were enacted in the last
legislative session.
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Again, thank you
to all who have
contributed to the RACPAC this year and
helped us get off to a very successful start.
Also in the political arena this year, the
board of directors acted unanimously on a
recommendation from the Government
Affairs Team to encourage ODOT to
readdress its planned redesign of the
Winchester interchange to ensure the least
impact on current landowners and future
economic development. We were extremely
pleased to see ODOT sit down with the
parties involved and come out with a revised
plan that better met the needs of virtually
everyone involved.
In a difficult economy, your chamber
continued to look for ways to cut costs and
increase revenue this year. Turning our
printed newsletter into an electronic
document and delivering it via email will
save us thousands of dollars in expenses each
year. And our new FiveStar Member program
was unveiled in September. If you haven’t
heard about it, you will at renewal time or in
future newsletter articles. It’s a great way for
you to save on the cost of chamber events
while helping create a more predictable
revenue stream for the chamber.
I have already run out of room, and I have
just scratched the surface of this year’s
accomplishments. But you will have many
opportunities to see, or hear about, the
complete list in the coming weeks. I want to
save one more sentence to congratulate our
executive director, Debbie Fromdahl, who
in October was elected as chair of the board
of directors of the Oregon State Chamber of
Commerce which is not only a significant
accomplishment for her, but also speaks to
the reputation our Roseburg Chamber enjoys
statewide.
It is an organization that I have been
pleased and honored to lead over the past
year.
Save The Date
Who will be the First
Citizens for 2009?
Plan to attend the 56th
Annual First Citizens
Banquet & Annual
Meeting of the
Membership January 21,
2010. Tickets go on sale
January 4, 2010.
2010 Membership
Discount Program
Got News?
This year Lowe’s Home Improvement has chosen the Central Douglas County Family
YMCA as the recipient of the Lowe’s Heroes Project. The project included remodeling/
reorganizing one of the classrooms at the Central Douglas County Family YMCA as a
child watch area and an after-school snack distribution area for At-Risk children. Laminate
flooring was installed, a reception area and storage bins were constructed and picnic
tables for outdoor activities were replaced.
John Murphy, Farmers Insurance agent, has completed the five-day Career Agents
Course at the University of Farmers. The University of Farmers training facility is located
in Agoura Hill, CA and offers training to Farmers’ 15,000 agents and their staff, 500
district managers and 10,000 claims staff year round.
Northwest Christian University and the Center for Adult Studies wants to make
available a one-time grant between $1,000 and $2,000 to new NCU evening and online
students who have recently been displaced from their place of employment. Please direct
questions to Brian Mills, (541) 684-7211.
JC Penney presented to the Central Douglas County Family YMCA a check for
$5,037.72 for after-school sponsorships. After-school programs like YMCA After-School
Child Care keep kids safe, help working families and inspire learning. Thanks to a JC
Penney’s After-school Grant and the YMCA Strong Kids’ fund, the YMCA announced
special opportunities for families needing financial assistance for after-school care for
children grades first to third.
Accepting new
participants.
Call 672-2648, ext. 23 to
learn how you can join
this group and attract
MORE chamber
members to your
business.
Business Perspectives
Vol. 26 ~ No. 12
Phone: (541) 672-2648
Fax: (541) 673-7868
www.RoseburgAreaChamber.org
In This Issue
December Events .............................. 1
President’s Message .......................... 2
Chamber News / Events .................... 3
Renewals & New Members .............. 4
Chamber Thanks You ......... 5, 6, 7 & 8
Calendar ............................................ 8
Business Tip / Work in Progress ....... 9
Business Member Spotlight ............ 10
US Chamber Commentary .............. 11
Santa’s Coming to
Town…
M anor
House, located at 3400 NW
Edenbower Blvd., along with Roseburg
Area Chamber Greeter’s, will host the last
Business After Hours of 2009. On
Tuesday, December 8 look forward to
tasty treats provided by the Manor House
kitchen staff, local area wines and pictures
with Santa. Learn more about Alzheimer’s
disease and tour this lovely facility. Bring
a business card and enter to win door
prizes provided by local area businesses.
Besides a great opportunity to network
with other business leaders, this is a
perfect opportunity to invite a nonchamber member to join you and learn
more about the benefits of chamber
membership.
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Welcome New Members
Farmers Insurance, John
Murphy
John Murphy
652 W. Umpqua Street
Roseburg, OR 97471
Ph: 672-4004 Fx: 672-6224
Insurance
Huckleberry Press, LLC
Darin Pust
2405 Diamond Lake Blvd., Ste. 50
Roseburg, OR 97470
Ph: 672-3467
[email protected]
Printers
A full service marketing company creating
visibility through banners, signage, vehicle
wraps, print media, vinyl lettering, stickers,
gallery wraps, wide format photos and more.
Full printing services.
United Rentals Northwest,
Inc.
Tammy Morris
3735 West 11th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97402
Ph: 541-465-1235 Fx: 541-342-5440
[email protected]
Rental Services / Equipment
Providing federal and state OSHA
certification training, rental and sales of new
and used construction and industrial
equipment and sales of personal safety
equipment.
Smokin’ Friday BBQ
Kathy Standridge
368 NE Garden Valley Blvd.
Roseburg, OR 97470
Ph: 673-4945 Fx: 957-8133
[email protected]
Restaurants
Providing great food, affordable prices and
fast friendly service to every customer. A
local family-owned business in Douglas
County offering tri-tip and pulled pork, home
made side dishes, take home dinners,
catering and box lunches.
Thank You
Renewing Members
American Mortgage Lending
Big Town Hero
Brown’s Shoe Fit Co.
Day Wireless Systems
Mark R. Driver, DMD, PC
Earl of T-Shirts
Edward Jones Investments, Pam Speta
Bonnie Ford
Hayden Homes
High Performance AV
Hokanson’s Bed & Breakfast and
Wisdom of Wellness and
Chiropractic Center
Dr. Lauren Schroeder
725 SE Main Street, Ste. A
Roseburg, OR 97470
Ph: 673-3276 Fx: 673-2831
[email protected]
Chiropractic, Weight Maintenance
Specializing in chiropractic care, weight loss
programs, therapeutic lifestyle counseling,
acute and chronic pain management and
relief, natural energy elimination treatments,
and non-surgical face lifts. Providing other
services, such as detoxification footbaths,
whole body vibration technology, natural
supplements, medical foods and nutritive
topicals.
Catering
I Love Clocks
Illahee Inn, Restaurant & Bakery
Kruse Farms
Makena Beach Tan and Boutique
Marks - Murray, LLC
Oak Park Assisted Living Community
Pacific Source Health Plan
James W. Pratt
Premier Home Loans, Inc.
Rick’s Medical Supply
Roseburg Senior Center, Inc.
Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority
Rosewood Gardens and Nursery
Umpqua Bank
Umpqua Computers
Umpqua Dairy
Umpqua Indian Development
Corporation
Rapid Refill of Roseburg
Lynn Wnorowski/Randy Saisslin
250-A NE Garden Valley Blvd.
Roseburg, OR 97470
Ph: 440-3800
Fx: 440-3801
[email protected]
www.rapidrefillink.com
Printer Cartridge – Remanufacturing
A remanufacturer and reseller of high-quality
ink and toner cartridges. We are locally
owned with six stores throughout Oregon.
Free delivery service to local business
accounts.
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Where Would We Be Without (insert name here)?
The Roseburg Area Chamber would like to thank all of its members for their unyielding support and participation in the chamber. We
continue to recognize that this involvement is a choice and all of us at the chamber are truly honored by the faith and confidence our
members place in the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce.
At the chamber, we are always talking about how we couldn’t accomplish the many great things we do each year without the ‘support’
of our members. We talk about members that donate products and services; members that sponsor or host programs and events; and, of
course, our many members and their employees who generously contribute the most valuable resource-their time serving on chamber task
forces, committees or action teams; giving presentations, facilitating a program or emceeing an event.
And just in case there is any question about the impact our members’ involvement has on the success of this organization, we compiled
a list of our members and their employees who contributed time, products, services or sponsorship gifts to the myriad of chamber programs
and activities in 2009. These generous companies, organizations and individuals are:
AAA Oregon
Abacela Winery
Abby’s Pizza Inn
Reva Abeene - Lora’s In-Home Care
Absolute Sound and Music
Access Answering Service
Adair Homes, Inc.
Phil Adams - Roseburg Forest Products
AdVenture Graphics, Inc.
Alexander’s Greek Cuisine
All About Me Salon
American Home Lending, LLC
AmeriTitle, Inc.
Donna Arnold - Cardinal Services, Inc.
Associated Buyers, LLC
Auto Smart Automotive
Avista Utilities
Evelyn Badger-Nores - Douglas C.A.R.E.S.
Dick Baltus - bbg Marketing
bbg Marketing
Syndi Beavers - Henry Estate Winery
Vanessa Becker - Battered Persons’ Advocacy
Julie Bell - Fred Meyer
Karen Bentley - KMTR NewsSource 16
Big Town Hero
Pete Bober - Zonta Club of Roseburg
Bold Ink Fine Prints
Brant Boyer - Terrain Tamers Chip Hauling
Alsy Brinkmeyer - The News-Review
Brix 527
Janelle Brown - Motel 6 Roseburg, LLC
Neal Brown - Umpqua Bank
Brown’s Shoe Fit Co.
Ronnie Bruce - Bruce Properties, LLC
Bruce Properties, LLC
Jim Burge - Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
Chris Burnett - Steve Tuchscherer, CPA PC
C & D Lumber Company
Cheryl Caplan - Umpqua National Forest
Jay Carlson - Bureau of Land Management
Susan Carter - Bureau of Land Management
Cascade Community Credit Union
Century 21/Neil Company Real Estate
Dennis Challand - VA Roseburg Healthcare System
Charley’s BBQ
Mel Cheney - Community Cancer Center
Dan Clark - Dole, Coalwell, Clark, Mountainspring &
Mornarich, PC
Chris Clark - PremierWest Bank
Diane Clerihue-Smith - Oregon Wine Country Tours
Chip Clough - Bureau of Land Management
Rick Coen - Roseburg City Council, President
Marjan Coester - Umpqua Community College
Helga Conrad - The Partnership
Willis Cook - Express Employment Professionals
Bonnie Cooper - Umpqua Sweets & Treats / Candy Bouquet
Cow Creek Government Offices
Anita Cox - PremierWest Bank
Creative Catering
Creative Images
Creative Media Group
Stacey Crowe - Bruce Properties, LLC
Gary Crowe - FCC Commercial Furniture
Scott Crowe - FCC Commercial Furniture
CSO Financial
Trina Curley - Umpqua Bank
Dr. Robert Dannenhoffer - Mercy Medical Center
Jim Darrow - Greater Douglas United Way
Delfino Vineyards
Bob Desrochers - Roseburg Forest Products
Dianne’s Deli & Coffee Shop
Sande Dixon - Creative Images
Chris Doan - Knife River Materials
Doctor Detail
Kerwin Doughton - KLD Investment Management, LLC
Douglas County Bottling Co.
Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex
Douglas County Farmers Co-op
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Travis Hill - Seven Feathers Casino Resort
Hillcrest Vineyard
John Hokanson - Hokanson’s Bed & Breakfast and Catering
Hokanson’s Bed & Breakfast and Catering
Gail Hooker - Express Employment Professionals
Ron Howard - Knife River Materials
Loren Hughes - Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
Chris Hunter - Oregon Department of Transportation
Industrial Tire, Inc.
Susan Inmann - Roseburg National Guard Armory
Craig Jackson - J D Financial Network, LLC
Joe’s Towing & Recovery, LLC
Jeff Johnson - Del’s Building Supply/True Value
Dan Johnson - Roseburg Forest Products
Barbara Johnson - Rotary International
Janet Johnston - Prudential Real Estate Professionals
Earl & Hilda Jones - Abacela Winery
Bob Kenyon - Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers
KLD Investment Management, LLC
Knife River Materials
Tyler Kohlman - West Harvard Furniture, Inc.
KPIC-TV
Don Kruse - Kruse Farms
Jeff Kruse - Kruse Farms
Kruse Farms
Patti LaFreniere - Umpqua Partners
Donald Laird - Watkinson, Laird, Rubenstein, Baldwin &
Burgess, PC
Commissioner Joe Laurance - Douglas County Board
of Commissioners
Gary Leif - Leif Photography
Leif Photography
Gary Lewis - Gary’s Guide Service
Macy’s
Tracey Maddux - Cardinal Services, Inc.
Mahalo Heating and Air Conditioning
Diane Mahoney - Environne, Inc.
Manor House
Mark 5 Grill & Bar
Destiny Mask - Wildlife Safari
Paul Mather - Oregon Department of Transportation
Brenda Mayberry - Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex
Chris McCullough - Public Works Department
David McGinnis - Wicks, Emmett, Hatfield & Chappell, LLP
McGovern Metals Company, Inc.
Melrose Vineyards
Vicki Menard - The News Review
Monte Mendenhall - Pacific Power
Mercy Medical Center
Mignola Farms, Inc.
(continued on next page)
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
Douglas Electric Cooperative
Douglas Fast Network
Douglas Timber Operators
D’s Magnolia
Alison Eggers - Macy’s
Elmer’s Restaurant
Dan Endicott - Good Vibrations
Environne, Inc.
Oleita Ernest - Elmer’s Restaurant
Carol Evans - United Community Action Network
FCC Commercial Furniture
Feynman Group, Inc.
Fine Things Catering
Fisher’s Hearth and Home
Allyn Ford - Roseburg Forest Products
Ryan Forsloff - Avista Utilities
Tami Fox - Northwest Community Credit Union
Representative Tim Freeman
Freeman’s Garden Valley Shell
Dave Fricke - Umpqua Valley disAbilities Network
Sgt. Joe Garcia - Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
Mike Gardner - Freshcoat, Painting Done Right
Gary’s Guide Service
Barbara Gershon - City of Roseburg
Norm Gershon - Umpqua Training & Employment
Jake Gibbs - Lone Rock Timber Management Co.
Jeremy Gilliam - LeTip of Roseburg Executives
Girardet Wine Cellars
Erin Gogal - Mahalo Heating and Air Conditioning
Javier Goirigolzarri - Communities for Healthy Forests
Dell Gray - Roseburg Clinic, PC
Jeanne Grazioli - Roseburg Public Schools
Greater Douglas United Way
Nancy Groshong - Roseburg Public Schools
Handyman Hardware
Sheriff John Hanlin - Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
Representative Bruce Hanna
Mike Hansen - Douglas County Fire District #2
Hanson Jewelers
Stephanie Hanussak - Creative Images
Harvard Avenue Drugs
Harvard Medical Park Ltd.
Scott Harvey - Pinnacle Western, Inc.
Pam Hauck - Brooke Communications
Greg Henderson - Oregon Pacific Bank
Henry Estate Winery
Charlotte Herbert - UCC Small Business Development Center
Dan Hern - Atrio Health Plans
Hestehaven - The Horse Garden
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Michael Rondeau - Cow Creek Government Office
Lt. Mike Root - Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
Roseburg Clinic, PC
Roseburg Forest Products
Roseburg National Guard Armory
Shaun Ryan - Inerseshen, LLC
Dave Sabala - Douglas Electric Cooperative
Curt Sandfort - Premier Home Loans, Inc.
Tim Sensabaugh - Liberty Tax Service
Seven Feathers Casino Resort
Harold Sheeran - Avista Utilities
Sizzler
Slight, Klimowicz & Friel, CPA
Tim Smith - Greater Douglas United Way
Bruce Smith - Oregon Wine Country Tours
Southern Oregon Credit Service, Inc.
Pat & Loree Spangler - Spangler Vineyards
Spangler Vineyards
Delores Spencer - D’s Magnolia
Scott Stanley - New Visions Eyecare
Marli Stauffacher - Waddell & Reed, Inc.
Steve Tuchscherer, CPA PC
Gary Stevens - Farmers Insurance
Terry Swagerty - UCC Small Business Development Center
Eric Swanson - City of Roseburg, Manager
Taco Del Mar
Penny Tannlund - Associate Member
Susan Taylor - Umpqua Community College
Ten Down Bowling & Entertainment
The Camera Center
The Partnership
Linda Tipton - Colliding Rivers Realty
Steve Tuchscherer - Steve Tuchscherer, CPA, PC
UCC Workforce & Community Education Programs
Umpqua Bank
Umpqua Community College
Umpqua Dairy
Umpqua Golf Resort
Umpqua Insurance Agency
Umpqua Sweets & Treats / Candy Bouquet
Umpqua Training & Employment
United Community Action Network
U S Bank
Dan VanSlyke - Wildlife Safari
Sue VanVolkenburg - Napa/Roseburg Auto & Truck Supply
Barabara Wagner - Altrusa International
Waldron’s Outdoor Sports
Watkinson, Laird, Rubenstein, Baldwin & Burgess, PC
Todd Way - Douglas Fast Network
Wells Fargo Bank
Lt. Pat Moore - Roseburg Police Department
Commissioner Susan Morgan - Douglas County
Board of Commissioners
Rheanna Mosier - Roseburg Optimist Club
Motel 6 Roseburg, LLC
Napa/Roseburg Auto & Truck Supply
Tom Nelson - Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney
Nordic Veneer, Inc.
Neuner, Davidson & Cooley, LLC
Kathleen Nickel - Mercy Medical Center
Chief Mark Nickel - Roseburg Police Department
Alex Nielsen - Northwest Outdoors
Vicki Nielsen - Northwest Lifestyles
Dr. Blaine Nisson - Umpqua Community College
Northwest Outdoors and Northwest Lifestyles
Kelly O’Brien - TMS Call Center
Occasionally Yours Party Rentals, LLC
Oil Can Henry’s
Oregon Home Interiors
Oregon Pacific Bank
Oregon Wine Country Tours
Overhead Door of Roseburg
Pacific Power
Alex Palm - i.e. Engineering, Inc.
Palm Harbor Homes
Larry Parsons - Roseburg Public Schools
Party Time / Linen Express
Peace Health Laboratories
Gail Phillips - American Home Lending, LLC
Harold Phillips - Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex
Pinnacle Western, Inc.
Katrina Potter - Maurices
Brian Prawitz - Brooke Communications
Premier Tanning/Barb’s Flowers
Rita Prothero - Tempa-Temporary Assistance
Bob Ragon - Douglas Timber Operators
Lonnie Rainville - Umpqua Indian Development Corp.
Jeff Randall - TMS Call Center
Marty Ray - SOFCU Community Credit Union /
Umpqua Branch
Ray Morgan Company
Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards
RHS Cheerleaders, Roseburg High School
Larry Rich - City of Roseburg, Mayor
Richard G. Mitchell, PC
Randy Richardson - Roseburg Forest Products
Rio Networks
Riverview Terrace
Kent Rochester - 99 Productions, LLC
Victoria Rodriguez - United Community Action Network
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(insert name here) cont.
Dr. Jon-Marc Weston - Weston Eye Center
Wild Rose Vineyard
Wildlife Safari
Sherri Williams - D.A. Davidson & Co.
Connie Williamson - K P I C - TV
Brian Winter - Premier Insurance Group, Inc.
Wintergreen Nursery, Landscaping & Florist
Mike Winters - Wintergreen Nursery, Landscaping & Florist
Kelley Woodley - Premier Tanning/Barb’s Flowers
Stephen Woodward - KLSR / KEVU TV
WorkSource Oregon Employment Department
Susan Yeager - VA Roseburg Healthcare System
Gail Young - AmeriTitle, Inc.
Janet Young - Wicks, Emmett, Hatfield & Chappel, LLP
Betsy Yraguen - KEZI 9
Paul Zegers - Creative Images
Rob Zollinger - Allstate / Stewart Parkway Insurance
This is clearly about members supporting the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce and helping to serve members and the business
community. If by chance we inadvertently missed your name, please accept our apologies and our thanks. On behalf of the professional
staff at the Roseburg Area Chamber, “THANK YOU” for your continued faith, support and participation!
December 2009
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7 a.m. Douglas County Employer Council Meeting,
Employment Department
3, 10, 17
SCORE free business counseling, call 672-2648,
ext. 17
15 8:15 a.m. RWIB Executive Committee*, Chamber Conference
Room
16 8:30 a.m. Marketing Committee*, Chamber Conference Room
17 12 noon Project Leadership Planning Committee, Chamber
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4 p.m. Executive Committee*, Chamber Conference Room
8
7 a.m. Greeter’s Committee*, Manor House, 3400
NW Edenbower
8 a.m. Government Affairs Team*, Chamber Conference
Room
5 to 7 p.m. Business After Hours, Manor House, 3400 NW
Edenbower
Conference Room
21 11:30 a.m. Membership Meeting, Douglas County Fairgrounds
sponsored by KLD Financial Management, LLC
24/25 Merry Christmas!
Chamber Offices / Visitor Center Closed
31 Chamber Offices Closed/Visitor Center Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
10 Project Leadership – Transportation & Utilities Workshop
Jan. 1
Happy New Year! Chamber Offices/Visitor Center Closed
15 7 a.m. Chamber Board of Directors*, Downtown Fitness &
Aerobics Center
* Chamber Member Only Event / Activity
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Business
Tip of the
Month
Good Bye!
Meeting Economic Challenges
by Joy Yori, Roseburg Chamber
Workforce Development Manager
by Terry Swagerty
I have been writing this article since the
late 1980’s, about twenty years, and I have
enjoyed every minute of the effort. I have
received much positive feedback about the
articles and only one negative comment.
(I’ll get that guy yet!)
This is my last “Business Tip of the
Month” as I am retiring after serving
Umpqua Community College for 27 1/2
years. I have been very blessed in my
career and I have told many that I am not
sure what I would have done in my
professional life without UCC and without
small business. It has been great and I wish
to thank my staff, my colleagues and my
clients with whom I have worked, for
allowing me to be a part of their lives.
I have sincerely enjoyed my other
commitments over the years, especially
the twenty years that I have been involved
as a volunteer with the Cow Creek Band
of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians.
I have no regrets…well, there are a
couple of financial decisions that I would
like to take back, but I have no regrets
about my life with my wife, about where
we chose to live, nor the way we raised
our five children. It was always our desire
to just live a modest life and do the right
things.
In conclusion, all this change reminds
me of one of my favorite quotes by Alan
Greenspan on what his epitaph may read:
“I am guardedly optimistic about the next
world, but I remain cognizant of the
downside risk.”
Thank you. It has been a pleasure.
Terry Swagerty is the soon-to-be-retired
ex-Director of the UCC Small Business
Development Center, 2555 NE Diamond
Lake Blvd., Roseburg; 440-4669; email:
[email protected]
During these challenging economic times its not uncommon to hear reports, newscasts
and discussions about company closures, employee layoffs and downsizing. Recognizing
the impact closures and layoffs would have on workers, families and the community, a
group within the workforce system came together seventeen years ago and developed a
plan to assist those affected. This was an unprecedented gathering of workforce
professionals to serve a community in need.
At the time WorkSource Oregon Employment Department (WOED) was known as
the “unemployment” office and Umpqua Training & Employment (UT&E) as Umpqua
Training and Employment Programs. These two agencies, along with Umpqua Community
College, asked the question “What will these workers need and how can we best serve
them?” Men and women, some of whom had been employed with the company for over
20 years were now out of work. Workers would be seeking guidance to funding streams,
educational opportunities and assistance.
The professionals knew there would be challenges but met with the employer and
employees to discuss options and offer opportunities. They worked quickly and efficiently
to assist workers with new employment, unemployment benefits, education and life
resources. The work they performed for Bohemia became a foundation for future
responses to business and industry facing economic challenges.
The Douglas County team of professionals would serve the unemployed and dislocated
workers so efficiently they were asked to provide best practices to the state and are often
mirrored in other communities facing difficult economic times. As the name implies, the
Douglas County Rapid Response Team (RRT) responds swiftly to a specific stimulus - a
business, no matter the number of employees, in crisis. The RRT is comprised of UCC,
UT&E, WOED and Department of Human Services, along with Consumer Credit
Counseling Services.
Although it is unfortunate to say Douglas County is still in need of the Rapid Response
Team, it is fortunate we have one of the best in the state. If your business is facing
employee reductions of any size contact any partner of the team directly at UCC 4404673, UT&E 672-7761, or WOED 440-3344 ext 2353 for further information.
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Business Member Spotlight
Creative Images
Brief Business History: Creative Images opened for business in 1977 as a printing
and graphic design company. In 2000 the business was purchased by the Cow Creek
Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians. At that time, we added marketing, advertising,
video production and website capabilities. We are proud of our creative talent and the
numerous design and video awards we have been honored to receive.
Marketing Niche: Our business model is somewhat unusual in that we produce
everything from graphic design and printing to video production and website
development. All of these services are produced in Roseburg at our 10,000 sq. ft.
facility by 17 trained professionals.
Business Philosophy: Our business philosophy is to offer our clients unparalleled
customer service while delivering high quality products at affordable prices. We strive
to help our clients be successful and reach their business objectives.
Industry Trend: Creative Images offers a full spectrum of advertising and marketing
services including the latest in variable data, short run, high quality printing. This
technology merges client data with customized design to create personalized one-toone direct mail marketing campaigns.
Why Creative Images joined the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce: We joined
the Chamber over twenty years ago, because we support the networking efforts offered
through Chamber membership.
(Winners are selected each month from the Membership Meeting drawing of attending
member business cards.) Congratulations to Sande Dixon, Client Services Director
for Creative Images.
Business Perspectives
Publication Deadline
Business Perspectives is an official publication
of the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce
published monthly.
www.graphicdimensions.us
(541) 672-3812
PRINTING
GRAPHIC DESIGN
BINDERY & MUCH MORE
Chamber members are encouraged to submit
items for publication. Copy deadline is the
10th of each month preceding the publication
date. Information received after that date will
be published subject to urgency and space
availability.
For advertising contact 672-2648, ext. 23.
Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1026 • 410 S.E. Spruce
Roseburg, OR 97470
(541) 672-2648 • Fax: (541) 673-7868
Email: [email protected]
www.RoseburgAreaChamber.org
Celebrating 30 Years in Business.
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Commentary
Ten Reasons To Support
Free Enterprise
By Tom Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of
Commerce, November 10, 2009 - reprinted with permission
As the U.S. Chamber of Commerce was preparing its American Free Enterprise. Dream Big. campaign, we
asked ourselves and many others an important question: What do we value most about living in a country
powered by free enterprise? Here is our top 10 list, in no particular order:
(1) Jobs. Free enterprise is the only system that can create the 20 million jobs that we’ll need in the next decade.
(2) Opportunity. Regardless of wealth, status, or background, you have a chance to rise as high as your talent
and hard work can take you.
(3) Freedom of Choice. You are free to choose your own path. No one picks your profession or limits what you
can do or become.
(4) Innovation. Free enterprise encourages it, embraces it, and rewards it. Free enterprise excels in developing
solutions.
(5) Small Business. Almost anyone in America can start a business if he or she really wants to. The barriers are
low, the opportunities are endless, and if you fail, you can get up off the floor and try again.
(6) Mobility. No other society offers so many avenues for individuals, families, and succeeding generations to
move up the ladder of success.
(7) Quality of Life. Free enterprise supports a quality of life that previous generations could only dream of. We
are living longer and enjoying an unsurpassed level of material comforts because of free enterprise.
(8) A Progressive Society. A strong economy, powered by free enterprise, generates revenues to educate our
children, care for the sick and elderly, provide compassionate support for the less fortunate, and clean our
environment.
(9) A Better World. The size and success of our free enterprise economy has given the United States an unmatched
capacity to address global challenges and improve the world.
(10) The American Dream. It could not exist without free enterprise, for it is our economic freedom that
enables us to achieve our dreams. It is free enterprise that breathes life into the promise of America—that a
better life is always within our grasp and our country’s best days are yet to come.
These are the reasons why we think that the free enterprise system is worth keeping and worth standing up for.
Please tell us your reasons and take the free enterprise pledge by visiting www.FreeEnterprise.com.
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