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CHAMBER COMMITTEES.....
Ambassadors
The Chamber's red-coated welcoming committee greets visiting dignitaries, cuts ribbons at grand openings and assists with Business After Hours events. Meetings are held at noon the Friday following the first Board of Directors meeting each month at rotating locations. ($40 annual dues and purchase of red jacket required.)
Contact: President Carol Yardley 541-756-7009, or carolyardley@msn.com
Business Development & Support
Advocate for business recruitment, retention and expansion activities in the Bay Area and throughout Coos County. Supports and encourages economic growth, new jobs, new technology that will benefit and strengthen the south coast region, and the infrastructure development that makes it all possible. Meets the 4th Friday of the month.
Contact: Lucinda DiNovo 541-756-8800 or ldinovo@themillcasino.com.
Natural Resources
Supports two of Oregon's original key industries, working to educate the public on timber and fishing issues which affect our coastal community and our economy. Meets the third Friday of each month at 7am at the Red Lion Hotel.
Contact: Eric Farm @ 541-756-1193, efarm@campbellgroup.com.
Legislative Action Team
Mission is to serve as an advocate for Chamber members and the business community in local and state issues impacting quality of life, growth, and profitability of member businesses and their employees. Purpose is to increase the Chamber's influence in the development of public policy concerning issues of critical importance to the future of the Bay Area and its businesses. Gets in on the action of the Oregon legislative session and helps shape local government decisions that will maintain a healthy business climate. Conducts candidate forums during election years. Meets quarterly at WBC and monthly on the second Wednesday.
Contact: Al Pettit 541-266-7051 or al@hdcoosbay.com.
Wednesday Business Connection (WBC)
The mission of the Forum Committee is "To provide an opportunity for businesses to network with each other, market products and services and expand their knowledge of the Bay Area business climate". This committee is charged with continuing the weekly Business Luncheon Forums (with an attendance from 50-100 persons per week). 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, successful existing businesses and general information that pertains to doing business here. The weekly forum gives an opportunity for networking with other businesses with the prospect of expanding the individual business clientele. The WBC is always seeking new ways to educate the community and expand the value of networking opportunities. Lunch Forums are held each Wednesday from 11:30 to 1:00 at The Mill Casino-Hotel except for the summer months of June, July and August.
Contact: Dick Leshley @ 541-267-3111 dick@yellowcabcoosbay.com.
Leadership Coos
Participants gain a comprehensive awareness of our area as they prepare for new roles as community leaders and are introduced to businesses and services available throughout the area that they may not have been aware of previously. Speakers share information on the changing and dynamic Bay Area as they facilitate connections between the participants and volunteer opportunities within local community organizations. Program commitment required: Tuition and one day per month from September through May. Enrollment is limited.
Contact: Rick Keating, Chair at 541 751-3171, rick.keating@sterlingsavings.com or
Pam Cottrell @ 541-266-0868, pcottrell@oregonsbayarea.org
Marketing & Communication
This team reviews all means of communication, press releases, email notes, website, social media, radio and others, to ensure that our message gets out successfully. They also work on branding the Chamber, develop a tag line, and oversee the monthly Newsletter. They review and improve our mail material to visitors and folks relocating to the area. For more information contact the Chair Steve Schneiderman at 541-267-2500 or Schneiderman@live.com.
Membership Development
Our small but mighty team assists Chamber staff in reinforcing the value and benefits of membership to maintain a strong and viable organization. Assist with membership recruitment drives, fund raising projects, and Mentoring program. . Meetings are held on call of the chair monthly.
Contact: Joanne Moss 541-808-2113 or Moss_joanne@yahoo.com.
Tourism
Takes a leadership role in developing and improving tourism partnerships and communications on local, regional, county and state-wide levels. Provide ideas, resources, and programs to support new and expanding tourism-based businesses. One of the most active committees, this group takes action to increase the value and strength of the local tourism industry including everything from highway tour routes and mountain bike trails to hosting the 1999 Oregon Governor's Conference on Tourism. Meets the third Thursday of the month at 8:30 am.
Contact: Deborah Rudd @ 541-267-4027, deborah.rudd@state.or.us.
Transportation
Works continuously to insure that highways, rail and air services are maintained and upgraded to better serve the businesses and residents of the south coast. Meets the first Thursday of the month at 11:30am in the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay's conference room.
Contact: Bruce Bennett @ 541-266-7029 bbennett@scbec.org
