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The
Chamber Update is an exclusive news service of the Eugene Area
Chamber of Commerce. Brief descriptions of breaking news and
upcoming events are provided below for your convenience.
Feel
free to pass this message along to other members of your
organization so they don't miss out.
Chamber Seeks Greater Diversity Explore LCC's Business Solutions at Business After Hours ACE Awards Recognize Excellence in Education Young Professionals Meet Again in March Participate in New Healthy Community Survey Invitation to Weigh in on Federal Issues
Chamber
Stresses Diversity on City Boards and Commissions The Local Government Affairs Council of the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce asked the Eugene City Council to seek greater diversity in the composition of appointed City boards and commissions. The recommendation was based on an analysis of the current composition of six influential City of Eugene boards and commissions. The Chamber analysis revealed:
The Chamber recommended the City Council
According
to Chamber President Dave Hauser, “If more people from Wards
across our community are recruited for committees they could
influence City Council policies and, at the same time, help
residents gain confidence about city proposals. That will result
in stronger community engagement and, as a result, more buy-in
for solutions by the public.” A copy of the Chamber’s communication to the City is available here. 2/21/2008 Join us on Thursday,
Feb. 21 from 5-7pm when the Center for Meeting and Learning,
Cooperative Education, Continuing Education and the Business
Development Center will have fun interactive displays showcasing
how LCC serves the business community. Fine food will be
showcased by the Center's own Chef Sarah Wong. Tastefully done
and artfully presented, the food will complement the beer and
wine...but don't miss the two brand new cocktail concoctions
created especially for this event. Unique, best of Lane
Community College prizes are waiting to be won. The Eugene
Chamber’s Business After Hours is the area’s premier business-to-business networking event co-sponsored each
month by the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce and a Chamber
member firm. Upcoming Business After Hours: Imagine Graphics - March 13 Musgrove Family Mortuary - April 17
A Champion in
Education Awards Nominations Launched
Eugene, Bethel
and Springfield school districts have launched the third annual A
Champion in Education (ACE) Awards in collaboration with the
Eugene and Springfield chambers of commerce. The awards
selection committee is accepting nominations through April 1st,
for candidates who demonstrate excellence in education.
Nomination forms are available online at
www.theaceawards.org. ACE Awards
finalists and winners will be announced at an awards ceremony to
be held Tuesday, April
29, at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts in Eugene.
Each award recipient’s school will receive a $1,000 cash
prize. The ACE Awards
are presented by title sponsor Oregon Community Credit Union and
representatives of the local business and education communities
to honor those who are making significant contributions to
future generations as leaders in education. ACE Awards are given
in four categories: teachers, administrators, support staff and
volunteers. The ACE Awards are also supported by Comcast, PacificSource Health Plans, PeaceHealth, OnPoint Community Credit Union and SELCO Community Credit Union. Title Sponsor:
Young
Professionals Shepherd in March at Sheppard Motors The March Young Professional Network (YPN) gathering is set for Sheppard Motors on Thursday, Mar. 6 from 5-7 pm. The event features a chance to check out Sheppard Motors' inventory of new Volkswagens, Volvos, Jeeps and used cars, while connecting with young professionals from Eugene/Springfield. The cost to participate is $6 in advance (if registered by 9am the day of the event) and $8 at the door. Advanced reservations are both encouraged and appreciated, as they help us adequately plan for the event. Register now. The Young Professionals Network (YPN) is a program of the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce designed to provide young professionals with programming specially targeted to meet their needs for networking, professional and personal development, community involvement, awareness and influence.
Community Members Asked to Identify What Matters to Them
What makes a community healthy and vibrant? Tell us what you
think by participating in the
Healthy Community Survey. There are many factors that influence the health and vitality of our community, such as education, job opportunities and public safety. Understanding what makes a community vibrant takes an integrated approach, and that’s why the University of Oregon Economics Department, Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Lane County have joined together to develop the Healthy Community Index – an exciting new tool that measures a variety of factors affecting our citizens’ level of satisfaction within the community. We encourage you to click below to complete the Healthy Community Index survey (if you have not already) and tell us what is most important to you for a healthy community. The survey takes between five and 10 minutes. Your response is requested by March 5; once we close the survey, the results will be compiled and a report will be released to the community in May. Thank you for sharing your opinion! Feel free to forward this Update to your staff, associates, customer and community members in the Eugene/Springfield area so that they may participate in the survey as well. Click to take the Healthy Community Survey now! Opportunity
for Local Businesses to Weigh in on Federal Issues Friends of the U.S. Chamber provides an opportunity for you to join with people across the country and add your voice to the debate on important issues impacting you, your business and the Eugene/Springfield community. Learn about key bills, select issues you care about, and respond to action alerts by writing or calling your legislators. Use this forum to stay informed and engaged on federal issues. Click here to find out more and join the Friends of the U.S. Chamber Action Network.
Welcome to These New Members who Joined the Eugene Chamber in
January
R. Long Hauling
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