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Seven Pillars of Success

Two Year Vision

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Oregon Regional Economic Index & Employment Statistics —Page 12

New Members, Renewals, Events & News —Pages 14 - 24

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The Springfield Flame - the December 28th dedication marked over a decade of collaboration between the City of Springfield, Oregon Department of Transportation and the Chamber’s Gateway Development Committee.

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A Word from our Chair Chamber Champions – Why are they important? Who are they? by Mike Eyster, Board Chair

Recently I’ve been thinking about why people participate in the Chamber? Why do they participate in business after hours? Why do they come to committee meetings at 7 AM? Why do they come to Greeters at 7 AM? Why do they say YES when Robert or Judy invite them to join the Chamber? Of course there are a variety of reasons - some know that belonging to the Chamber gives their business a level of status and legitimacy in the community. Some know that belonging to the Chamber provides a cost effective network for marketing their business or products. Some are aware of the outstanding job the Chamber does of advocating for business. Some participate because they recognize that when businesses ban together they can create a vibrant business community that improves the business climate for ALL businesses. Our members realize that it is the success of our business community that provides the backbone for the quality of life of our ENTIRE community. Increasingly, we are finding that people are joining and participating in the Chamber because they recognize the Chamber is an avenue for improving and giving back to the community. They recognize that business is in a unique position to have a positive impact on the quality of life in our community and that when they ban together they can do more than they can on their own. Increasingly our members recognize that the very important function

of making our community a better place to work, live and play is something that they want to be a part of. They also recognize that their contribution to this effort MAKES A DIFFERENCE! On Dec. 21, the Chamber held our second annual Chamber Champion’s breakfast to recognize the important role these champions play in the Chamber and in the community. Our champions recognize that a successful business community and a successful community in general relies upon a group of leaders who are willing to give a little more, work a little harder, provide good jobs for a lot of people, and not only do a good job in their own businesses, but also share some of their knowledge and resources with others to make the entire community a better place. Our Chamber champions are leaders who have made a commitment to the success of their own businesses, to the broader business community and to the community in general. The front page of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce membership brochure is headlined by the words, “Building our Region Together”. The footer on the same page reads, “Partnerships”. The strength of our local businesses and our community is built upon the commitment of leaders who take these words seriously and take seriously, their responsibility to contribute. Indeed our champions take these words seriously and

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Seven Pillars of Service Thanks to your response to the engagement survey last fall and the work of the board and staff at the Strategic Planning session in October, we have focused on seven pillars of service to provide you with the best service possible. These pillars are at the core of the “member experience” and provide the highest value to you, the member. We invite you to ask us about how you, your employees and your business can benefit.

Legislative Advocacy The long-standing Government Issues Committee continues to monitor legislation at the City, County, State and Federal levels. This year the Chamber will establish a Public Policy Council within the committee to consider important legislation impacting business.

Leadership Development We will continue our highly successful Leadership Development Programs, the Joint Leadership Eugene-Springfield Program and the semi-annual Springfield Leadership Workshop, with a close eye on creating a pipeline of emerging leaders.

Advertising & Marketing We will offer affordable marketing and advertising opportunities utilizing not only our longstanding publications, visitor center and web markets but also taking advantage of new digital technologies.

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Economic Development We will advance our region’s business and economic development through leadership, advocacy, programs, events and education initiatives.

Network Development We will offer enhanced Business Network Development resources and programs that support small business growth, Greeters, Ambassador Program, Business after Hours, and LunchVox, a quarterly program encompassing the best of our primary committee work around economic development, legislative advocacy, learning and access to resources. We’ll introduce a Bi-Annual Business forum in Spring and in the Fall, a Business Development Week.

Resource Access Within our newly conceived Business Resource Hub, we’re developing a Speakers Bureau Function, Business Education Seminars, Partner Resource Referrals, and one-on-one confidential business consultation services.

Springfield Promotions We will continue to work alongside our community partners to promote awareness of Springfield and surrounding area’s economic and recreational assets.

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their responsibility seriously to collaborate in contributing to the greater good. The work of the Chamber is to provide a forum for organizing this work, assist community leaders in incorporating a business agenda into the work, and recognize and thank the leaders who take this work on. Below is a list of our Chamber champions. If you would like to join the list and become a champion, call the Chamber at 541-7461651 and ask for Robert. Chamber Champions • • • • • • • • • • • •

9Wood, Inc. Arclin USA LLC City of Springfield Eugene Airport Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Hexion Inc. IEQ Technology, Inc. International Paper Johnson Crushers International, Inc. Kaiser Permanente Kernutt Stokes LLP Lane Transit District

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Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center Murphy Company Northwest Retirement Services, Inc. NW Natural PacificSource Health Plans PeaceHealth Laboratories PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend Rosboro Roseburg Forest Products Royal Caribbean International Sanipac, Inc. Springfield Public Schools Springfield Utility Board Symantec The Register-Guard Three Rivers Casino Resort Umpqua Bank - Mohawk University of Oregon Weyerhaeuser Company Willamalane Park & Recreation District

More buses, more often. With the support of the community, we are improving how you get where you need to go. Based on the requests of riders and community members, this fall we added more buses on busy routes, later hours of operation, and more trips on Sunday. To the community that helped provide input, thank you. To the business community that invests in local transit services through the payroll tax, thank you. Together, we are keeping our community moving.

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Two-Year Vision We arrived at a two-year vision, with three primary calls to action priorities: • Transform the Member Experience • Be the Resident Expert • Be a Leader among our Peers

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2017 Springfield Magazine + Directory 2016 is over and what a year it was for Springfield and the metroplex. National designations, new iconic projects, a growing technology and entrepreneurial community... all of which are important pieces of the economic landscape embraced by your Chamber and its many community partners. The Chamber is engaged in our sales and production campaigns to meet the early summer delivery date of the 2017 Springfield Magazine + Directory. We have advertising opportunities for every need and invite you to consider placing your ad in the 2017 magazine & directory.

Distribution: • Total of 3,500 copies • Every member orgainization gets mailed a copy • Travel Centers throughout the region • Hotels, Motels & Lodges • Every Relocation Packet Request gets a copy Sales Campaign: Now - Feb 28, 2017 Contact Jeff Thompson 541.746.1651 [email protected] or Judy Clark 541.746.1651 [email protected] Content Committee: Jeff Thompson Robert Killen Judy Clark Niel Laudati Courtney Griesel Bill Kunnerth Jenna McCulley Meredith Clark

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Ribbon Cutting La Granada Latin Kitchen, 10:30am 418 A Street in Springfield

SCORE Business Counselling, 10:30-12:30 at the Springfield Chamber by appointment only

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Meets at the Springfield Chamber of Commerce Sign up for a free business counseling session with SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business. Counseling sessions are 1 hour long and are on a first-come firstserved basis. To RSVP, call Vicki at the Springfield Chamber of Commerce at 541.746.1651. Advance registration is required.

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Highlights of the University of Oregon Oregon Regional Economic Indexes for October 2016 Release date: December 22, 2016. Sponsor: KeyBank

Oregon’s regional economies remain strong. For all regions, moving average measures (which smooth monthly volatility) remain above zero, indicating above average activity. Recall that these figures measure relative average growth; each region has its own underlying growth rate. Most regions are modestly below their peak growth rates of the cycle. New home construction remains mixed, with weak activity in the Eugene-Springfield and Salem regions, and near neutral activity in the Portland metro and Rogue Valley regions. Central Oregon home construction, however, is above average. Residential home sales remain strong across the state helping support prices. Employment activity was mixed although generally supportive for more regions. Broader labor market indicators, however, remain consistent with a solid pace of job gains. Unemployment rates and initial unemployment claims are low and hence supportive to these measures, although the readings on civilian labor force were mixed but have been generally positive Latest Eugene/Springfield Employment Numbers

Metro Economic Indicator UNEMPLOYMENT RATES Springfield – Eugene* Nov 2016 4.8% Oct 2016 5.2% Nov 2015 5.5% Oregon* Nov 2016 4.5% Nov 2015 5.3% United States* Nov 2016 4.4% Nov 2015 4.8%

NONFARM PAYROLL EMPLOYMENT Nov 2016

Springfield – Eugene Total 160,000 Mining & logging 900 Construction 6,500 Manufacturing 13,600 Trade, transp. & util. 30,300 Information 3.100 Financial activities 7,600 Professional & CONSUMER PRICE business services 18,000 INDEX Ed. & Health (All urban consumers, Services 26,300 1982 – 1984 = 100) Leisure & Hospitality 17,000 Food Svc/Drinking 13,100 Portland-Salem, OR-WA 5,400 Jan-Jun 2016 247.143 Other Services Government 31,300 Yearly Change 1.0% United States Nov 2016 Yearly Change

during this cycle. Municipal waste data contributed positively; generally, growing economies adding population and associated construction see an increase in waste. Most regions look like they are in a mature phase of the business cycle. Tim Duy, Director, Oregon Economic Forum Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Economics [email protected]

Your Chamber Committee Schedule Greeters Committee

• Thu., January 5, 12, 19, 26, 7am at the Springfield Elks Club

Education Committee

• Thu., January 19, 4:15pm at Sprinfield Depot

Government Issues Committee

• Tue., January 10 & 24, 7am at the Gateway Taphouse

http://www.qualityinfo.org & 241.353 http://www.bls.gov/cpi 1.7% *Not seasonally adjusted.

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Board of Directors

Left to Right: Top to Bottom: Jeff Thompson, Vonnie Mikkelsen, Tierra Davis, Robert Killen, Natasha Boska, Vicki Wisvary, Tori Thomas, Judy Clark, Colin Barr

Springfield Chamber Staff President & CEO Vonnie Mikkelsen Office Manager Natasha Boska Director of Membership Development Robert Killen Director, Community Relations & Public Affairs Jeff Thompson Director, Events & Programs Tori Thomas

Visitor & Membership Services Coordinator Vicki Wisvary Member Benefits Advisor Judy Clark Marketing & Communications Coordinator Colin Barr Student Volunteer Tierra Davis - Northwest Christian University

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Chair Bob Fondren Mike Eyster Springfield Utility Board Retired, University of Oregon Chair: Government Issues Chair: Economic Development Committee Committee Treasurer Gino Grimaldi Charlie Kimball City of Springfield Murphy Company Chair: Finance Committee Brenda Hansen Horace Mann Insurance Secretary Pat Melendy Dean Huber Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Kernutt Stokes LLP Melendy Erik Jensen Chair: Bylaws Ad Hoc Umpqua Bank - Retail Banking Committee Center Chair-Elect Nick Nelson Nancy Bigley Keller Williams Oregon Medical Group Chair: Membership Committee Chair: Education Committee Kate Reid Willamalane Park & Recreation EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE District Greeters Co-Chair Chad Campbell McKenzie-Willamette Medical Cosette Rees Center Lane Transit District Kristi Kernutt Susan Rieke-Smith PacificSource Health Plans Springfield Public Schools Chair: Gateway Development Steve Roth Committee Roaring Rapids Pizza Company John Tamulonis Jeff Schwarz City of Springfield (Retired) Johnson Crushers International, Kim Thompson Inc. Lane County Community & Corin Simonsen Economic Development Comcast Business Sue Slaughter-Nichols DIRECTORS HR Essentials and Solutions Bridget Baker Mary Spilde RG Media Group Lane Community College

Sponsored by:

David C. Willis Insurance Agency, Inc. 541.747.1499 www.DavidWillisInsurance.com

State of the City / State of the Chamber Friday, February 24 • 12:00 - 1:00pm • Hilton Garden Inn

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New Members Member Renewals Welcome

Thank you for your loyalty!

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Unforgettable Service & Events Escape The Room Oregon Wells Fargo Bank

Ambassador Fireplaces a DBA of Ambassador Piping, Inc. Auto Body Specialties

Heritage Distilling Co.

Bank of America - Pioneer Parkway Branch

H & R Block

Banner Bank Blink New Media LLC Business Software Solutions

Hayden Railroad Bridge For information about sponsorship opportunities available through the Springfield Chamber contact: Tori Thomas Director, Events & Programs [email protected]

Major Family Funeral Home Marshall’s Inc. NW Natural Oregon Northwest Community Connection Magazine Pacific Office Automation PacificSource Health Plans

Bu-Ya Bookkeeping

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend

Cappelli Miles

QSL Print Communications

CAWOOD

Roseburg Forest Products

Chase Flowers & Gifts

Safeway Inc. (Pioneer Parkway)

CoPoly Tech LLC

SELCO Community Credit Union

Emergency Veterinary Hospital

Sheild Catering

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery

Shelton Turnbull

Friend of the Chamber, Moore GEICO: Littrell’s Insurance

Sittner & Nelson, LLC Comprehensive Wealth Management

Henry, Petersen, Berry & Quigley, LLP Certified Public Accountants

Springfield Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home (Musgrove’s)

Hockey Oregon, LLC

Sterling Graphics Inc.

HR Essentials and Solutions

Swanson’s Pest Management

Hyland Business Park, LLC

The Flower Market Inc.

Jean Marie’s Fabrics & Sewing Machines John Hyland Construction Inc. Kernutt Stokes LLP M&M Quality Construction

McKenzie Business

A LEADS AND NETWORKING ORGANIZATION SINCE 1974

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In MBA our goal is to support our community by supporting each other. The McKenzie Business Association is committed to lasting partnerships, focusing on leads and networking with other McKenzie Business Association members. Join in 2015 and received the second quarter membership free. Interested in becoming a member? For more information call Micki Waters, 541-484-4304. 14 • The Bottom Line • A Publication of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

New Member Profiles Unforgettable Service & Events We create more than events; we create experiences! At Unforgettable Service & Events, we specialize in concierge-style event planning, coordination and production. From corporate events to holiday parties, weddings to birthdays, romantic dinners for 2 to the social event of the year, we deliver impeccable service and top notch hospitality sure to impress your guests. You can depend on Unforgettable to ensure your event happens exactly how you intended. We know that coordinating events can be stressful, even for the most capable host or hostess; but having a seasoned professional on your side, gives you the opportunity to relax and enjoy your event from concept to completion. Let us bring your vision to life - we handle the details, you have all the fun! Unforgettable Service & Events Excellence in Event Artistry

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Member Events suggested and lunches are available on site. For more information click below. springfieldcityclub.org

Springfield Forum Marketplace@Sprout! Featuring the best locally grown and prepared foods, artisan goods, and live entertainment. Every Friday, 3-7pm. Location: 4th & A Street. www.sproutfoodhub.org Contact us at [email protected] or 541.345.7106

2nd Friday Art Walk Join us every second Friday of the month to celebrate local artists, musicians, and merchants in our beautiful Downtown Springfield! Venues and artists change monthly. Next Art Walk: January 13 • 5-8pm For more information on upcoming 2nd Friday Art Walks, please visit us on Facebook at Downtown Springfield Second Friday Art Walk or call us at 541.345.7106 eugenespringfieldartproject.org

Artisans at Work Second and Fourth Tuesday, 3-4:30pm • Free willamalane.org

Springfield City Club The Springfield City Club meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month. All meeting are now held at the Hilton Garden Inn starting at 11:45-1:00pm. Registraton is strongly

The Springfield Forum (Formally the Senior Forum) is a open to people of all ages to hear about important things going on in the community. It is held at the Springfield Depot every Monday morning from 9:30-10:30 at no charge so come on down, have a cup of coffee on us and be part of this dynamic group.

19th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March & Celebration

achievements and talents of local students. This free, family event is coordinated by Springfield Alliance for Equity and Respect (SAfER, which is a program of Community Alliance of Lane County or CALC), Springfield Public Schools, the City of Springfield, and Willamalane Parks and Recreation District. The annual event is also cosponsored and supported by: Café Mam, Emerald Arts Foundation, Lane County Board of Commissioners, Oregon Community Credit Union, Papa’s Pizza, SELCO Community Credit Union, Springfield Education Foundation, Springfield Education Association, and Terese’s Place. springfield-or.gov

Monday, January 16 What: A celebration recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through K-12 student entries of essays, speeches, poetry, and art. The theme for this year’s event is “Love Transforms Enemies into Friends.”

Mill Race Path Grand Opening

When/Where: 1:30-4 p.m., Monday, January 16. The MLK March for Justice and Equality begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Springfield Justice Center at 230 4th Street, followed by a celebration from 2-4 p.m. at Springfield High School, 875 7th Street.

Join us as we celebrate the opening of the Mill Race Path! The completion of this project introduced a new 3-mile walking and bicycling path along the historic Springfield Mill Race from downtown to the Middle Fork Path.

The Keynote Speakers for this event are speech contest winners Julian Lopez (First Place), Abigail Zimmerman (Second Place), and Joshua Hernandez (Third Place) all of Thurston High School. Who: All community members and visitors are invited and encouraged to attend this free event. About the MLK March & Celebration The and

Thu., Jan 19 • 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Booth-Kelly Trailhead, 307 S. 5th St.

willamalane.org See map on next page

For inclusion of your Events and News in the Bottom Line, submit them to [email protected] by the 20th of the previous month.

19th annual MLK March Celebration showcases the

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Member Events

SpringFilm: ‘Personal Best’

Presented by Plank Town Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St. Tue., Feb 2 • 6:30-9 p.m. See a “Made in Oregon” movie on the big screen at the Wildish — for free! Films are preceded by a brief intro from a special guest speaker, and followed by a moderated discussion. Sponsored by the Springfield Public Library and Willamalane. willamalane.org

Lynne Baran: Reflections/Landscape and Memory

Island Park Gallery Reception: Meet the artist while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and wine. Island Park Gallery is a part of Springfield Second Friday Art Walk! Reception: Friday, Feb. 10, 5-7 p.m. Free! Exhibit: Feb. 1-March 30, regular

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FREE DISCUSSION ABOUT RACIAL DIVERSITY IN OREGON Although census data show Oregon’s population becoming more racially diverse, the perception persists that we are one of the whitest states in the nation. Many Oregonians value racial diversity and the dimension and depth it adds to our lives, yet we remain largely isolated from one another and have yet to fulfill the vision of a racially integrated society. At 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 18 in the Library Meeting Room at Springfield City Hall, 225 Fifth Street in Springfield, Willamette University professor Emily Drew will lead participants in a conversation on Power, Privilege, and Racial Diversity in Oregon. This free event

offers a place to explore some of the causes of continued isolation and the differences of experience between Oregonians of different races— such as institutional racism, white privilege, and unconscious bias. What systems are in place to prevent the racial integration and equity many of us strive for? Knowing what we do, how do we act—as individuals and communities—to embrace the opportunity presented by a more diverse Oregon? Drew is an associate professor of sociology at Willamette University, where she teaches courses on racism, race and ethnicity, urban sociology, mass media, and social change. She earned her doctorate from Loyola University Chicago and has published articles in Critical Studies in Media Communication, Television & New Media, and Tourism & Cultural Change. Through the Conversation Project, Oregon Humanities offers free

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Member Events programs that engage community members in thoughtful, challenging conversations about ideas critical to our daily lives and our state’s future. A series of Conversation Project events will be hosted by the City of Springfield’s Committee for Diversity and Inclusion and Springfield Library the third Wednesday of the month January through April 2017. Willamalane Parks and Recreation District is a marketing partner of this program. Funding for the program is generously provided by Springfield Public Library Foundation. Free and open to the community. Oregon Humanities (921 SW Washington, Suite 150; Portland, OR 97205) connects Oregonians to ideas that change lives and transform communities. More information about Oregon Humanities’ programs and publications, which include the Conversation Project, Think & Drink, Humanity in Perspective, Idea Lab, Public Program Grants, and Oregon Humanities magazine, can be found at oregonhumanities.org. Oregon Humanities is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities and a partner of the Oregon Cultural Trust. What: Conversation Project: “Power, Privilege, and Racial Diversity in Oregon,” facilitated by Willamette University sociology professor Emily Drew When: 5:30 p.m., January 18, 2017

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Where: Springfield Public Library Meeting Room, Springfield Public Library, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield OR Additional Information: Contact Thea Hart at 541.726.2238 or thart@ springfield-or.gov wheremindsgrow.org

Legislative Budget Writers Release “No Frills” Budget Proposal Unlike Governor’s Proposed Budget, Legislative Budget Assumes No Tax Increases Submitted by the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce In stark contrast to the Governor’s Recommended Budget, which was built on an assumption of $900 million in new and increased taxes, the Legislature’s chief budget writers unveiled their budget proposal to the general public late last week. The legislative budget proposal, authored by Ways and Means Co-chairs Senator Richard Devlin (D-Tualatin) and Representative Nancy Nathanson (D-Eugene), won plaudits from Democrats and Republicans alike for it’s realistic approach to the looming budget deficit. The legislative framework provides lawmakers a starting point for discussions about how to draft a budget that balances the state budget and meets Oregonians’ needs in the face of a $1.8 billion budget gap. As the Co-chairs note, incoming state revenue, while growing at a near record pace, is still 8% lower than what is needed to fund state programs at their current levels due to rising costs, new voter-approved programs, and Oregon’s existing revenue structure. The legislative budget includes the following proposed spending levels: K-12 Education: $7.8 billion, which creates a service level deficit of $212 million (2.65%); Higher Ed and Community Colleges: $1.99 billion, which creates a service level deficit of $29 million (1.4%); Oregon Health Authority:

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billion, which creates a service level deficit of $881 million (27.5%); Department of Human Services: $2.99 billion, which creates a service level deficit of $285 million (8.7%); Public Safety: $2.49 billion, which creates a service level deficit of $80 million (3.1%) Economic Development: $230 million, which creates a deficit of $7 million (3.1%) Natural Resources: $405 million, which creates a deficit of $9 million (2.2%) Transportation: $146 million, which creates a deficit of $30 million (16.8%) It is widely expected that the Legislative budget proposal will form the basis of budget discussions and negotiations in 2017 due to the fact that it does not rely on any speculative revenue to make it balance. The Legislature is scheduled to begin its formal work on February 1st. oregonchamber.org

Wordcrafters Writing Workshop Cross Genre Mash Up: Poetry and Prose Hark! Be that poetry or prose? Attend the free Wordcrafters Writing Workshop at the Springfield Public Library from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2017, in the Library Meeting Room and uncover the secrets of bridging poetry and prose! What is the difference between poetry and prose? What are the benefits of either? Are some ideas better suited to one or the other? How do I move my prose to poetry or my poetry to prose? You will leave this workshop with one piece of prose, one piece of poetry, and the

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Member Events scoop on how to use them. Pre-registration is encouraged to secure a seat. Call 541.726.3766 or sign up at the Springfield Public Library, 225 Fifth Street Springfield. This program is presented by Leah Velez, sprouted from the streets of Chicago like a rare dandelion, and Tia North is a commonplace orchid from Hilo, Hawai‘i. This program is generously sponsored by The Springfield Public Library Foundation. What: Wordcrafters Workshop

Writing

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2017 Where: Library Meeting Room, Springfield Public Library, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield OR Additional Information: Thea Hart at 541.726.2238, thart@springfield-or. gov or Amy Orre at 541.726.4609, [email protected] wheremindsgrow.org

SPANISH LANGUAGE STORYTIME/ CUENTOS SABATINOS BILINGÜES Families are invited for a Saturday Cuentos storytime. Se invite las familias a los Cuentos Sabatinos en Español. Join us at the Springfield Public Library at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 28 for interactive bilingual stories, songs, and a craft. We will be learning to count in Spanish and English. See our event calendars for more details. Families of all ages are welcome! Acompáñenos en la biblioteca de Springfield el sábado, 28 de enero, a las 11 a.m. para cuentos bilingües, canciones y manualidades. Vamos a contar numeros con cuentos. Lea nuestro calendario de eventos

para más información. ¡Se invita a las familias con niños de todas las edades! What: Cuentos/Bilingual Storytime in Spanish When: 11 a.m., Saturday, January 28, 2017 Where: Springfield Public Library, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield OR Additional Information: LuCinda Gustavson, 541.726.2287, [email protected] wheremindsgrow.org

United Way of Lane County and Burley Team Up to Promote Dental Health Lane County, OR – Right now, Oregon has one of the highest rates of childhood dental disease in the country. Simple, preventive measures can help eliminate the dental health crisis facing Lane County children and put families back on a healthy path. That is why United Way of Lane County and Burley are teaming up with one goal in mind: Providing children in Lane County (ages 3- 10) with a dental kit.

About Burley Burley is known around the world for building recreational transport gear that sets the standard for safety, durability, and thoughtful design. From multi-functional child carriers to jogging strollers and balance bikes, we put our heart and soul into everything we build. The Burley brand stands for unmatched quality today, just as it did in 1978. For more on Burley, visit https://burley.com/. About United Way of Lane County United Way of Lane County works to support the education, financial stability, and health of every person in our community. United Way brings together the passionate individuals and organizations that have the knowledge and resources to get things done; engaging top leadership from every sector in developing strategies that will change systems and investing in programs and services that address our community’s current social crises. unitedwaylane.org

On Martin Luther King Day, volunteers from across the community will come together for a day of service, helping build dental kits for Lane County’s children. We are inviting the media to join us at Burley’s warehouse to learn more about the project and what local volunteers are doing to help. When: Monday, January 16, 2017 Morning shift: 10 to 12 pm Afternoon shift: 1 to 3 pm Where: Burley’s warehouse, 1515 Westec Drive Eugene, OR 97402

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Member News Area Hotels Lay Down Welcome Mat for Residents Affected by Storm Eugene, OR — Area hotels do an amazing job welcoming visitors to the region every day, but over this past week they’ve welcomed residents affected by the ice storm that blew threw the area leaving downed trees, damaged cars and homes, and a lot folks without power. While the number of affected residents continues to drop, Travel Lane County is making it easier to find hotels offering discounts. Residents can go to EugeneCascadesCoast.org and find a link to participating hotels on the front page. This list continues to be updated and residents may speak directly with hotels that are not currently on the list about what offers they may have in place for displaced residents.

($1,000); Storment Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation ($7,524). Vehicle Replacement: Meyer Memorial Trust ($55,000). Pearl Buck Center offers people with disabilities and their families quality choices and supports to achieve their goals. pearlbuckcenter.com

Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission Recognized SportsEvents Media Group Presents Award in January

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Pearl Buck Center Grants Received in Fiscal Year 2016 For the Preschool Program: Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon ($12,500); Emergency Food & Shelter Program ($1,000); Callan Family Fund ($4,000); Candace Callan Fund ($3,000); Lowe’s ($898); McKay Investment Co., Fourth Generation ($2,000); Juan Young Trust ($4,000); Gary M. Anderson Children’s Foundation ($5,000); Trust Management Services (10,000); Baker Family Foundation ($1,100); Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation ($10,000); Jubitz Family Foundation ($2,500); Reser Family Foundation ($10,000); Coquille Tribal Community Fund ($5,000); Herbert A. Templeton Foundation ($5,000); Chambers Family Foundation ($15,000); Swedoenek Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation ($500); Union Pacific Foundation ($5,000); Central Lutheran Foundation ($2,000); Lane Co. Human Services Commission ($55,347); Lane Co. Dept. of Human Services ($185,066); Charles D. Trover Family Foundation ($11,555); Costco Wholesale ($5,000); United Way of Lane County ($25,000); Randall Charitable Trust ($10,000); McKay Family Foundation ($20,000). Pearl Buck Center General Support: Herbert J. Merker Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation ($1,000); McKay Family Foundation ($5,000); Robin Jaqua Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation

Eugene, OR — SportsEvents Media Group (GULF SHORES, Ala.), the leading industry publication focused exclusively on helping sports event planners produce excellent competitions in the United States, has announced Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports as one of its 2017 Readers’ Choice Award winners. Winners will be announced in the January 2017 issue of SportsEvents. Sports event professionals were asked to nominate destinations and sports venues that they believe display exemplary creativity and professionalism toward the groups they host. Nominations were received from readers throughout the year, and the top picks were selected based on results from an online voting system.

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Member News “SportsEvents readers came out in force to nominate and then to vote for their favorite sports events destinations and the host organizations that represent them. Our team is proud to honor the nominees that received the most votes with a 2017 Readers’ Choice Award,” said John Rezell, SportsEvents executive editor. “It is clear, based on our readers’ experiences, that these award winners are willing to go above and beyond typical service levels to help sports event planners produce outstanding events that participants, their families and spectators will want to experience again and again. It is our privilege to announce their selection by sports event planners as among the best in the United States.” About SportsEvents Media Group SportsEvents Media Group, publisher of SportsEvents magazine, is the industry leader in providing products and services designed to connect sports events organizers with sports commissions, CVBs, hotels, insurance companies and other sports events industry suppliers. The sports events industry’s only true multi-media company unites sports event buyers and suppliers with the leading monthly magazine (SportsEvents), online (www. sportseventsmagazine.com), through social media, and with face-to-face conferences and trade shows— S.P.O.R.T.S. – The Relationship Conference. eugenecascadescoast.org

SWEETBRIAR VILLA RECOGNIZED AS “THE BEST OF SENIOR LIVING” WITH NATIONAL AWARD Springfield-based Community rated by seniors and their families as the best of the best SPRINGFIELD, OR – December 2016 – Sweetbriar Villa has been named among “The Best of Senior Living for 2017.” The awards, launched by SeniorAdvisor.com, recognize senior living providers who receive consistently high ratings and positive reviews from their residents, families and visitors. The exclusive designation is awarded to less than one percent of providers nationwide. Sweetbriar Villa is a Radiant Senior Living community. Radiant Senior Living had six communities receive the SeniorAdvisor.com designation of Best in Senior Living for 2017. “We are honored to have Sweetbriar Villa recognized

among the Best in Senior Living Awards. Knowing that our residents, their families and visitors rated us at this level is incredibly fulfilling. This is a reflection of our staff and the hard work they do every day,” said James Guffee, President and CEO of Radiant Senior Living. SeniorAdvisor.com is the largest consumer ratings and reviews site for senior living communities and home care providers across the United States and Canada. The annual SeniorAdvisor.com Best of Awards tabulates over 130,000 family created reviews to find the best quality care providers for this honor. About Sweetbriar Villa: Sweetbriar Villa is an assisted and memory care community dedicated to the mission to create and sustain comfortable, caring environments for those who depend on them. Every aspect of Sweetbriar Villa is designed with the resident in mind. For more information about Sweetbriar Villa, please visit their website, www.Sweetbriar-Villa.com sweetbriarvilla.com

BOLI Makes Critical Change to Interpretation of Manufacturing Overtime Law In Oregon, mills, factories, and manufacturing employers must calculate weekly overtime for employees working more than 40 hours per week, as well as daily overtime for employees working more than 10 hours per day. BOLI has long interpreted this rule to require employers to pay only the greater of the daily or weekly overtime in a workweek. For instance, if an employee works three 12-hour shifts and a single 6-hour shift in a workweek, that employee has worked 6 hours of daily overtime and 2 hours of weekly overtime. The employer would be obligated to pay the 6 hours of daily overtime (and 36 hours of straight time) in this situation, rather than paying a combined 8 hours of weekly and daily overtime (and 34 hours of straight time). In December of this year, BOLI - with very little notice to employers - pulled a complete 180 and is now saying that manufacturing employers must pay the combined total of daily and weekly overtime in a workweek. This interpretation is in response to a pending class action lawsuit between the Northwest Workers Justice Project (NWJP) and Portland Specialty Baking, in which the NWJP has alleged that Portland Specialty Baking owes unpaid overtime to its workers because it did not pay the combined total of daily and weekly overtime.

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Member News What is truly odd about BOLI’s about-face is that the lawsuit is still pending, and the trial court - not to mention appellate courts if any decision is appealed - could decide that the prior interpretation of the statute is correct. Adding another wrinkle is that, since 1984, courts have used a principle of statutory interpretation known as Chevron deference. Under that principle, if the statute or intent of the legislature cannot be discerned, the court will give deference to the administrative agency’s interpretation if it is consistent with the statutory language. A reading of the statute does seem to support BOLI’s new interpretation of the law because there is an “and” between the daily and weekly overtime clauses.[1] It is unclear, however, whether the court would solely focus on BOLI’s new administrative interpretation, which is less than a month old, or whether it would still give weight to BOLI’s decades-old prior interpretation. BOLI has updated their enforcement manual and their article on this subject on their technical assistance for employers page. They are taking the position that employers should change their practices now to comply with the new law. They also believe that, if their interpretation is upheld in court, employers may be liable for any unpaid overtime going back the full two-year statute of limitation period - even though BOLI had been providing employers with the opposite advice during those two years. Needless to say, this is a massive change for employers who operate mills, factories, or manufacturing establishments. There is also uncertainty with how to proceed given the pending court case and BOLI’s aggressive enforcement.

to between Pioneer Parkway East and the Willamette River Bridge. Phase 2 lighting is anticipated to be turned on in May 2017. We will send periodic e-updates as the project moves forward to keep you informed of the installation process. ourmainstreetspringfield.org

The New I-9 Form: What You Need to Know As of January 22, 2017, employers were required to start using a new I-9 form. While the new form has some great new features (it can function as a smart form) it looks and functions a bit different than what you may be used to. To help ease any confusion, you’re invited to watch this tutorial on completing the new form. The tutorial takes you step by step through each section and answers the most common questions you may have about the new form.

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LCC President Mary Spilde earns CASE leadership award

Downtown Lighting Phase 2 Update The City of Springfield will start installing phase 2 of the Downtown Lighting Project next week with work continuing through April 2017. Phase 2 will install pedestrian level street lighting on Main Street between the Willamette River Bridge and Pioneer Parkway East, and also from 6th Street to 10th Street. Lantz Electric has been awarded the contract for the installation work. They will start work between 9th and 10th Streets on Main Street moving west to 6th Street. Then will move

EUGENE, Ore.—The national Council for Advancement and Support of Education has named Dr. Mary Spilde, president of Lane Community College, as the 2017 recipient of the CASE District VIII Leadership Award. This award recognizes a CASE District VIII member institution CEO for outstanding efforts to promote the understanding and support of education. Spilde will accept the award at the district conference awards luncheon in Seattle on February 3. Now in her 16th year as Lane’s president, CASE wrote that she “has been a tireless champion for

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Member News community colleges throughout her illustrious 37-year career … Unafraid to think innovatively, Dr. Spilde’s vision of community college education as a vehicle for transformation and empowerment has been a driving force for her region.”

in recognition of the Foundation’s overall performance in educational fundraising. LCC was the only Oregon community college to win the award, and only one of two higher education recipients of the award in Oregon, along with Oregon Health Sciences University.

Lane Board of Education Vice Chair Rosie Pryor wrote in her nomination that “Dr. Spilde has set a standard for development and alumni relations work at Lane that is respected by the college’s donors, graduates and community members … I’m proud to say that under her leadership, Lane’s accomplishments are recognized as exemplary by higher education institutions across the country.”

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Spilde was instrumental in leading the college through its first, highly successful fundraising campaign, which raised $29 million for capital projects, students and faculty. She joined forces with the City of Eugene to build a new Downtown Campus, improving the college’s accessibility and sparking revitalization in downtown Eugene. Other awards Spilde has won include the 2016 Oregon Community College Association Howard Cherry Award for Outstanding Administrator; 2014 City of Eugene Human Rights Commission Community Leadership Award; 2013 National Council for Continuing Education and Training National Leadership Award; 2013 U.S. Green Building Council Center for Green Schools President’s Award; 2012 American Association for Women in Community Colleges Woman of the Year Award; and 2011 Association of Community College Trustees CEO of the Year Award. Spilde’s award is the second major honor that Lane has received from CASE in recent months. In October 2016, CASE selected the Lane Community College Foundation as a 2016 recipient of the Education Fundraising Award

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OREGON SPORTS SUMMIT Thursday, February 2, 2017 Valley River Inn | Eugene Learn how to increase your event’s social benefits while reducing its environmental footprint at the Oregon Sports Summit. Responsible Sport is the closing session topic, sponsored by the City of Eugene. The panel will feature representatives from the City of Eugene’s Waste Prevention and Green Building Program, Council for Responsible Sport, and local event planners from the Eugene Marathon and the Big O Roller Derby Tournament. This session will give an overview of the history of sustainability in Eugene, the responsible sports framework developed by the Council, and how two different locally grown events have embraced and incorporated sustainability into their events. Welcome Our New Sponsors Keynote Sponsor - AHM Brands Welcome Breakfast Sponsor - Venue 252 Welcome Sponsor - Shelton Turnbull Supporting Sponsors - Bicoastal Media, Sinclair Broadcasting, Lane United Full press release, one sheet and logos are attached. Dropbox link to full assets: https://www.dropbox.com/ sh/ph4jdusqzr1xsft/AABYBEIl0dpu9WnPIZirwjLNa?dl=0 OregonSportsSummit.com

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Date: Thursday February 2, 2017 Time: 9:00AM — 1:00PM (Registration & breakfast open at 8:30AM)

Through a combination of presentations and roundtable discussions, this Supply Chain Conference is designed to help companies develop new knowledge, new contacts, and most importantly, new business. This is a unique opportunity for manufacturers and procurement representatives to network with contractors and suppliers throughout the Northwest!  Learn Supply Chain best practices  Meet Northwest primes and tier 1 suppliers  Increase local sourcing and develop strategic partnerships  Establish new relationships with Northwest manufacturers  Discover resources to increase efficiencies and grow your busi-

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Costs: (Includes breakfast & lunch) By January 17 PNDC Members:$25pp Non-Members: $50pp

After January 17 PNDC Members: $45pp Non-Members: $70pp

“The roundtable format is very efficient in making contacts.” “Great opportunity to meet potential clients that have needs!”

Program Highlights: Presentations from Erickson, Vigor, and ECS Case, sharing supply chain opportunities and highlights from their purchasing teams. In addition, several 25-minute roundtable discussions with other peer manufacturers create a unique opportunity for making connections. Participants will be assigned a different set of 6-7 manufacturers for each roundtable. The ultimate objective is to keep Northwest businesses’ suppliers inside the Northwest!

For more information and to register for the conference, please visit www.PNDC.us or call 503-344-661

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