Membership - The Partnership

Membership
The Partnership for Economic Development in Douglas County
(formerly the Umpqua Economic Development Partnership) was
founded by four organizations in 2001. These founders remain
committed to the mission of expanding family wage employment
in Douglas County. Memberships at several levels are here.
An application for membership can be downloaded here.
The Founding Partners are:
CCD Business Development Corp.
City of Roseburg
Douglas County Industrial Development Board
Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce
The Partnership reorganized as a 501(c)6 non-profit
organization in August 2011, and established a new structure
that formally recognizes additional members and provides for
the establishment of a member-driven, public-private
partnership. Our current members are:
Sustaining Sponsors:
Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians is a
sovereign entity, recognized as such by the U.S.
government. The Tribal mission statement is as follows:
The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians upholds
Tribal Government, protects and preserves Tribal
sovereignty, history, culture and the general welfare of
the Tribal membership, and serves to provide for the long
term economic needs of the Tribe and its members through
economic development of Tribal lands. The Tribe
encourages and promotes a strong work ethic and personal
independence for Tribal members, while strongly upholding
the “government to government” relationship with local,
State and Federal governments. The Tribe constantly
strives to maintain and develop strong cooperative
relationships that benefit the Tribe and local
community.
CHI (Catholic Health Initiatives) Mercy Medical Center
Mercy started with a $12,000 gift from the Roseburg
community. That’s the sum the Sisters of Mercy raised to
construct Roseburg’s first hospital more than 50 years
after the city was founded. The 25-bed Mercy Hospital was
dedicated on Feb. 22, 1909, just four months after
construction began. It was built on the banks of the
South Umpqua River where Douglas County Health Department
now stands. Mercy has grown into a sophisticated 174-bed
medical center as it has upgraded its technology and
expanded its services to ensure Douglas County residents
access to state-of-the-art healthcare without having to
leave town. Today more than 1,000 employees and 300
volunteers work throughout Mercy. All of them personify
the values upon which this institution was built. It is
this commitment that has helped Mercy become one of the
country’s most highly rated hospitals for patient
satisfaction.
AHM Brands
Located in Eugene, Oregon, and soon will have an office in
Roseburg. AHM Brands promote brands with a special emphasis
on powerful, handcrafted communication products. Born from a
unique blend of specialized skills and results-proven
experiences, AHM Brands brings clarity that mitigates risk,
informs process and enhances the ability to deploy
executive-grade communications. AHM will make your brand
part of the conversation – an outcome that all brands strive
for. Whether you’re seeking an overall brand rejuvenation or
wanting to design a business from the inside out, AHM is
your destination for a distinctive position in the
marketplace.
North River Jet Boats
North River Boats has been located in Roseburg, Oregon
since its inception in 1974. North River produces both
recreational and commercial boats. North River / Almar
Boats’ aluminum vessels aren’t just strong – they are
unique, built specifically to fit the way you use them.
Each boat is custom designed to your needs and is put
through its paces and personally tested by our experts.
There are few boats in the world that so clearly
demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the
relationship between the builder and its ultimate owner.
North River boats are, and will always be, crafted by
people who love to drive them, fish them and simply sit
back and admire them. With the variety of boating and
fishing opportunities throughout Douglas county, North
River Boat’s designers have the unique opportunity to
design and test vessels in a variety of conditions – from
shallow rivers, to deep lakes and reservoirs, to the
ocean.
Vision Sponsors:
Avista Utilities
Founded in 1889, Avista engages in energy production,
transmission and distribution, as well as other energyrated activities. An investor-owned utility (New York
Stock Exchange ticker symbol: AVA) with annual revenues
of more than $1.3 billion, Avista provides electric and
natural gas service to about 481,000 customers in a
service territory of more than 30,000 square
miles. Avista serves the Douglas County area with natural
gas. Avista is headquartered in Spokane, Washington,
and has nearly 2,000 employees in five western states.
The company’s five strategic priorities are: operational
excellence, responsible resource mix, customer
orientation, environmental stewardship and community
partnership.
Pacific Power
Formed in 1910, Pacific Power & Light started from
several small electric companies and served 7,000
customers in Astoria and Pendleton in Oregon, and Yakima
and Walla Walla in Washington. Pacific Power today
delivers reliable electricity at a fraction of those 1910
prices to more than 724,000 homes and businesses. Along
with a sister company Rocky Mountain Power, Pacific Power
has 74 generating plants, including thermal,
hydroelectric, wind and geothermal units, more than
61,500 miles of electric distribution line, and 15,800
miles of transmission line. Working closely with the
State of Oregon and many local partners, Pacific Power
helps communities throughout its territory enhance their
economic vitality – attracting top companies and highpaying jobs.
Umpqua Bank
“The World’s Greatest Bank” was founded in Douglas County
in 1953. Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ) is
the parent company of Umpqua Bank, which is recognized
for its entrepreneurial approach, innovative use of
technology, and distinctive banking solutions. Umpqua
Bank has 184 locations between San Francisco, Calif., and
Seattle, Wash., along the Oregon and Northern California
Coast, and in
Holdings also
Investments,
stores and in
Central Oregon and Northern Nevada. Umpqua
owns a retail brokerage subsidiary, Umpqua
Inc., which has locations in Umpqua Bank
dedicated offices in Oregon.
Umpqua Community College
Umpqua Community College is one of the most picturesque
colleges in the country, nestled between beautiful treestudded hills and overlooking a large bend in the North
Umpqua River. Natural volcanic rock and rustic, cedar
shake architecture grace the 14 campus buildings located
on a 100-acre plot of land six miles north of Roseburg.
The college was established by a vote of greater Douglas
County residents in 1964. Since its founding as a postsecondary education facility it has grown and changed to
meet the diverse needs of the community. More than 15,000
students take one or more classes each year, for a fulltime equivalent (FTE) of about 3,000 full-time students.
UCC offers local employers customized workforce training
and hosts the local Small Business Development Center.
Mission Sponsors:
Harvard Medical Park Ltd
In 1964, Harvard Medical Park was established in Roseburg
as a physician-owned and patient-focused campus providing
quality health and dental care. Since then, we’ve grown
to over 140,000 square feet of medical and dental office
space where quality care and state-of-the-art technology
meet patient convenience in a relaxed, park-like setting.
Harvard Medical Park boasts a multi-specialty environment
and convenient services including an immediate care
clinic, outpatient imaging center, medical laboratory,
durable medical equipment supplier, pharmacy, and deli.
Harvard Medical Park has been a supporter of the local
economy through investments in real estate and
technology, local organizations, and active involvement
helping recruit new physicians to our community. We
actively promote good health to our community through
special events such as the American Cancer Society Relay
for Life, and we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus
since 2011.
General Members:
Cascade Community Federal Credit Union
City of Sutherlin
Dave Sabala – Retired
Douglas Fast Network
Downtown Roseburg Association
Express Employment Professionals
First Call Resolution
RHT Energy Inc.
Tim Allen Equipment/Roseburg Rentals
Umpqua Training & Employment
To Join:
The Membership Dues structure benefits can be viewed here.
An application for membership can be downloaded here.
Any business, association, or other entity dedicated to the
improvement of the economy of Douglas County is eligible to
apply for membership.