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Eugene is home to friendly, outgoing people; an environment with something for everyone – from the rugged outdoors to quiet gardens to bustling city streets; and residents that appreciate healthy lifestyles, cultural diversity and the arts. First-rate services, excellent educational opportunities, top-notch health care and four fabulous seasons offering a year-round symphony for your senses. There’s no better place to live, work, or visit!
eugene at a glance |
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Beginnings
Eugene was platted and recorded in 1852, and incorporated in 1862. Two years later, the community adopted a charter and took the first name of its founder, Eugene Skinner. Population | 2019 CENSUS Eugene:172,622 • Springfield: 63,230 • Lane County: 382,067 source: http://census.gov/ Location Eugene is in the southern Willamette Valley of western Oregon, 60 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and about the same distance west of the Cascade Mountains. |
WHAT TO SEE & DO |
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With its strategic location, the Eugene-Springfield area offers an abundance of things to do places to go and sights to see, and you don’t have to go very far. In the mood for exercise? Try a quick jog around our many neighborhood parks, or for a full run on a professional-quality trail.
For shopping, browse among one-of-a-kind mini-boutiques at our legendary Saturday Market; every Saturday from April through December. Poke your head into a downtown shop or visit Oakway Center, Valley River Center, 5th Street Market & Market Alley and The Shoppes at Gateway. |
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Cultural pursuits take center stage in our area. Take in a live performance at a local community theater, or catch a visit from one of the international stars whose talents are showcased at the internationally acclaimed Hult Center for the Performing Arts.
Step into one of the many galleries displaying the works of local, regional and international artists. Or visit the vibrant Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon. Then tune into the fine musicians at a variety of clubs, pubs and restaurants in the Eugene-Springfield area. And that’s just around town.
Step into one of the many galleries displaying the works of local, regional and international artists. Or visit the vibrant Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon. Then tune into the fine musicians at a variety of clubs, pubs and restaurants in the Eugene-Springfield area. And that’s just around town.
CHAMBER EVENTS |
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Here at the Chamber, we are known for our events and programs. However, each opportunity to convene has a unique purpose which ties into our core values and mission–to serve as a catalytic leader in creating a vibrant and diverse economy that drives economic opportunity and well-being.
PARTNER LINKS & TOOLS |
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Whether you are looking for more information about the Eugene Area to work or play, we have compiled links and tools that we think will be useful. This includes local media outlets and various business resources.
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