Oregon Bay Area Chamber of Commerce - Coos Bay North Bend Charleston Oregon

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Wednesday Business Connection

The mission of the WBC Forum committee is to provide an opportunity for business to network with each other, market products and expand their knowledge of the Bay Area business climate. The Forums focus on the positive aspects of doing business in Oregon’s Bay Area. Speakers and subject matter include new businesses moving to the area, business expansions, and issues or items that can impact your operations.
The WBC is held every Wednesday from September through May, from 11:30 to 1:00 pm in the Salmon Room at the Mill Casino-Hotel. Besides the main presentation, there is also a 5 minute speaking opportunity to allow for additional businesses to introduce themselves, their products or events. Lastly there is always time for general announcements, staff introduction and special event information during the “what’s new” open mic segment of our luncheon. To find out what’s on this week please use our events calendar on this website.

Leadership Coos

OBJECTIVES…….Leadership Coos is designed to develop leaders and to provide a comprehensive, objective awareness of our community in action. The program has been developed with the goal of acquainting participants with local aspects of the community-from city, state, county and federal government issues – via a series of topics, tours and speakers.

PROGRAMS….One day per month for nine months (September through May) participants attend seminars, tours, and briefings which expose them to the issues and opportunities within our community and challenge them to become involved in decision making in political and community organizations that match their areas of interest. Sessions are led by selected leaders from both local and statewide fields that acquaint participants with a wide variety of subjects including ( but not limited to) local transportation issues, emergency services, communications, education, business and industry, health and human services.

BENEFITS TO YOUR BUSINESS…
When participants return to your workplace they:
Enrich your business or organization by their comprehensive understanding of the community.
Promote your business or organization as forward-thinking and community-minded.
Make better, more informed business decisions knowing how things work within the community.

PREPARING LEADERS…
* Participation in Leadership Coos is designed to identify and motivate emerging leaders and develop their potential for community leadership by exposing them to the realities, issues and opportunities of our area.
* Private citizens, as well as individuals from any community group, agency or company are welcome to participate in the Leadership Coos program. Participants and their organizations must be willing to commit the necessary time for participation in the program.

APPLICATION…
Please call Program Coordinator, Pam Cottrell at 541-266-0868 to indicate your interest in the program and request an application.

To enroll, each applicant must complete and submit an application, along with the required tuition. A limited number of partial scholarships will be available to assist small businesses and non-profit organizations. Class size is Limited to 34 participants. Continuing education credits are available from Southwestern Oregon Community College for people participating in this program.

HOW TO APPLY…
To apply for the next Leadership Coos class, contact the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce in the following way:

Mail: Pam Cottrell
Leadership Coos Coordinator
145 Central Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: (541) 266-0868
Fax: (541) 267-6704
E-mail: pcottrell@oregonsbayarea.org

Business after Hours

These events are held the last Wednesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm. This is a festive social opportunity for business networking in a relaxed atmosphere of after work refreshments.
For the Business owner it is your chance to feature your business, your staff and your products or services to an interested public. Half way through the evening, the owner gives a brief description of what sets their business apart. Tours are also a valuable touch to the event. Average attendance ranges from 40 to 80. Greeting and hosting duties are supported by the Chamber Ambassadors.
Here is an excellent two part opportunity. For member businesses you get to showcase your operations to the business community. For members it’s an evening to meet and connect with old and new friends, share information on your operations and form stronger relationships.

Small Business Development Center

Oregon Employer Council—South Coast

The Oregon Employer Council is 30 year-old nonprofit corporation dedicated to fostering a partnership between Oregon employers and the Oregon Employment Department. Teams of volunteer employer representatives serve as advisors to the Oregon Employment Department enabling Oregon employers and the Employment Department to identify and address local, regional, state and national workforce challenges.

As a member, you have a voice and can make a difference in local employment and training issues. Our members are the link between business, education, government, and the workforce.

Why should you be interested in learning about the Employment Department and the United States Department of Labor? The most important reason is that you pay for employment services with your FUTA taxes.

Oregon Employer Council chapters sponsor low cost educational events for employers. You can register for OEC events by mail, telephone, and E-Mail. An annual state conference welcomes CEO´s, human resource professionals and business owners/managers from all over the Northwest.

Join your peers and become a member of the Oregon Employer Council. The only condition of eligibility for membership is to be an Oregon employer. Make sure you are taking full advantage of all the services you have paid for with your FUTA tax.

For more information, please contact the manager of your nearest Employment Office or call 1-800-237-3710 ext 71305, and ask for the Oregon Employer Council coordinator, or send a message to Employer Council employer_council@emp.state.or.us

Vision

The Oregon Employer Council is a 30 year-old nonprofit dedicated to encouraging a united employer voice for an effective and efficient employment system.

Mission Statement

OEC is committed to:

Improving Employment Department response to workforce demands
Increasing employer awareness about workforce issues that influence the economic health of Oregon
Building nationwide coalitions in an effort to release adequate monies to fund the Employment Security System
Educating employers about human resources issues through local seminars and statewide conferences and events.
Promoting Employment Department services to business and job seekers.

The Oregon Employer Council—South Coast meets the 4th Tuesday each month at the Oregon Employment Department offices in North Bend. Besides the information received and input made to the employment department by employers, the council locally offers monthly high quality, low cost, BOLI issue and other business item conferences. For a full schedule of their offerings please contact Becky Lunetta, Oregon Employer Council—South Coast, at 541-756-8459 ext. 517.