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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.

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Eugene Chamber to Honor Woman Business Leader With Award

The First Annual Woman Business Leader of the Year Award, a program of the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, will be given to one of five finalists at a luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 13. The Award honors a successful woman business leader in the Eugene/Springfield area for her business success, career achievements, and contributions to the local economy and community.

The Chamber will honor all finalists and announce the winner at the Woman Business Leader of the Year Award luncheon to be held on November 13 at the Hilton Hotel & Conference Center from 11:30am–1:15pm. Before and throughout the event the accomplishments of each finalist will be recognized and highlighted. Register to attend the luncheon. Learn more about the Chamber's Women Business Leaders.

Congratulations to the five finalists:

Suzanne Arlie, Arlie & Company
Stacy Bierma, Harlequin Beads
Lindsey Johnson, Siuslaw Bank
Lorraine Kerwood, NextStep Recycling
Patty McConnell, Old Dominion Collision Repair Centers

Businesses Encouraged to Give Feedback in Economic Survey

The Chamber’s mission is to promote a healthy local economy. In these times of economic uncertainty, we’re interested in how current economic trends are impacting your business and what your plans are for the future. Please take a moment to complete the survey at the link below. We’ll publish the results in a future issue of Chamber Update.

Begin the survey now.

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Sheppard Motors Hosts November Business After Hours

Please join us for another memorable Business After Hours event as we gather at Sheppard Motors on Thursday, Nov. 20th, 5-7pm. Enjoy great appetizers and a variety of beer and wine as you network and tour the extensive inventory of Volkswagens, Volvos, Jeeps and used cars. You’ll be seeing green and gold at Sheppard Motors as they cheer on the University of Oregon Ducks toward the end of an exciting football season! Register online at our Eugene Chamber website.

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Update Your Listing Now for the Chamber Business Directory 2009

All Chamber members will receive their membership verification form by Monday, Nov. 3. Most Chamber members will receive the form via email, others via fax. The Chamber will be updating every member's data in preparation for the publication of the 2009 Chamber Business Resource Directory. When you receive the form, check it over, make any changes (if needed) then email, fax or mail it back to the Chamber by November 10th.

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Local Measures Promote Economic Health

Investing in community infrastructure that supports economic health is central to the Eugene Chamber’s support of three local money measures to be decided by voters next week. The Chamber’s position on local ballot measures is:

The Chamber supports Measure 20-142, Lane Community College’s $83 million bond measure to fund facility renovations, upgrades and remodels for workforce training and education.
The Chamber supports Measure 20-137. A renewal of Eugene School District 4J’s Local Option Levy at the same tax rate for another five years to June 2015.
The Chamber supports Measure 20-145. This City of Eugene Measure would provide $35.9 million over the next five years to fix approximately 70 miles of streets and 3 miles of off-street bike paths.

For more information on our positions on issues and candidates, check out the Chamber’s blog.

Business-to-Business Opportunities in Chamber Business Resource Directory

Ad sales have begun for the Chamber's 2009 Business Resource/Membership Directory. You'll want to consider an ad in the directory - it will be distributed to nearly 5000 local businesspeople and will include expanded resources for businesses of all sizes. Call the Chamber, 484-1314, or send an email to Anne Michalski to request more information.

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Business Celebrates with Ribbon Cutting

Woodcraft will be hosting a ribbon cutting to celebrate its grand re-opening under new ownership at 1530 Coburg Rd. on Friday, Nov. 7th.

The new owners of Woodcraft will begin the re-opening event with a ribbon cutting, followed by workshops consisting of 15-20 vendors, then finishing with a highlight of their latest project for our troops overseas! The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin promptly at 9:00am. WOODCRAFT of Eugene offers classes in its fully equipped classroom, as well as individual help for your next woodworking project. Woodcraft also has a wide selection of woodworking tools. The projects completed in the classroom will amaze you!

Duck Basketball at a Discount for Chamber Members

The UO Athletic Department is offering the following December men's basketball game tickets to Chamber members for only $14 - that's $8 off the regular ticket price! In order to receive the reduced rate go to www.goducks.com and enter the promotion code CHAMBER. Get your friends together and buy in quantity because the individual that purchases the most overall tickets will win autographed memorabilia from current and former Ducks players and coaching staff.

The games in this special are:

Wednesday December 17^th vs. St. Mary’s

Saturday December 20^th vs. Portland

Monday December 29^th vs. Long Beach State

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