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Robertson/Sherwood/Architects is once again changing the face of downtown Eugene, designing Lane Community Colleges new eco-friendly downtown campus.

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CH A MBER@WORK Chamber local Government Affairs Council advocates for business

The Chambers influential Local Government Affairs Council (LGAC) meets weekly to identify and take action on issues that affect local business. Over the last several weeks the 25 members of LGAC have been focused on the 4J School District Facilities Plan; the O & C Trust, Conservation, and Jobs Act; and more. Meanwhile, LGAC continues to monitor ongoing projects such as Envision Eugene, downtown public safety and the Capstone student housing project. According to LGAC Chair Rick Kangail (Goodwill Industries of Lane & South Coast Counties), The level of commitment, engagement and insight represented by the members of LGAC on behalf of Chamber members and the broader business community is outstanding. That dedication allows the Chamber to effectively represent the interests of business. www.eugenechamber.com

New service connects Chamber members to talent

The Eugene Chamber is pleased to introduce Internships.com, an interactive forum for students, employers and professional associations. For Chamber member businesses, Internships.com will provide access to hundreds of student interns in our area, along with information and tips to help design, implement and manage an effective internship program. With high unemployment rates remaining steady, there is a recognized need for employers to significantly improve employee recruitment and maximize retention, and for students to land successful internships that significantly increase their chances for gainful employment. To get started with this new program, simply click on the Internships.com button on our homepage at www.eugenechamber.com.

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Business-to-Business EXPO provides information and leads

What do you get when you combine 160 exhibitors and more than 1,400 business leaders in an energetic and enjoyable setting? Business connections that can support and grow local business. Thats exactly what attendees find at the Chambers Business-to-Business Expo and After Hours sponsored by SAIF Corporation and the Lane Events Center. The 2012 Business-toBusiness Expo is set for Thursday, Oct. 25, in the Exhibit Hall at the Lane Events Center from 4-7:30 pm. www.eugenebusinessexpo.com.

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CH A MBER@WORK Chamber Celebrates New Business Investment

The Eugene Chamber Ambassadors help local businesses conduct grand openings, ribbon cutting ceremonies and serve as the official welcoming group at many Chamber events. Chamber Ambassadors have been busy recently with ribbon cuttings highlighting business investment at Park Place Apartments, Sterling Bank and Evergreen Land Title Company. www.facebook.com/ EugeneChamber

Ribbon Cutting ceremonies at Park Place Apartments (above) and Evergreen Land Title Company.

Chamber Provides Abundant Business Connections

More than 600 members enjoyed an outstanding Business After Hours hosted by the Valley River Inn in August. Now part of Destination Hotels & Resorts, the Valley River Inn used the event to showcase its newly renovated facility, highlighting outstanding redecorated sleeping and conference space and more. Business After Hours is one of more than 130 networking and business building opportunities the Eugene Chamber sponsors for members annually. www.eugenechamber.com

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Valley River Inn general manager, George Rogers (l), along with Lisa Reed and Jared Tomlinson welcomed more than 600 members to the Eugene Chambers August Business After Hours.

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Changing the face of downtown

Lane Community College building just latest design by Robertson/Sherwood/Architects
By Stephanie Brathwaite

Every architecture firm has its signature projects; those buildings that best represent the philosophy of the firm and give it a chance to show off its unique design capabilities. For Robertson/ Sherwood/Architects, signature is becoming standard: the firms large institutional and commercial projects are some of the most recognizable buildings in cities throughout Oregon. Until recently, Robertson/Sherwood/Architects has been best known in Eugene for the downtown branch of the Eugene Public Library. Designed and built to meet the City of Eugenes sustainability and longevity goals, the library also gained widespread public approval for its attractive design. The firm won first place in the American Institute of Architects of Southwest Oregons Peoples Choice awards for the project. Now, ten years after the library opened its doors, Robertson/Sherwood/Architects is once again changing the face of downtown Eugene. Recognizing its well-deserved reputation for designing progressive, energy-efficient buildings, Lane Community College commissioned the firm to lead a collaborative design team for its new downtown campus. Coincidentally, the colleges new buildings sit directly across the street from the library. The campus is expected to breathe new life into downtown and incorporates extensive energyefficiency measures and design elements. Were advocates for investment in durable, quality building materials that are easy to maintain and last for generations, says Jim Robertson, principal of the firm. We also believe in moving communities toward a more sustainable future. For Robertson/Sherwood/Architects, the definition of sustainability isnt limited to design elements and materials. The firm also promotes a participatory design process that challenges clients to become dedicated participants in the projects. We prefer to engage as many stakeholders as we can. Weve learned that as a result, our designs are more likely to contribute to and enhance the communities in which theyre built, explains Carl Sherwood, principal of Robertson/Sherwood/Architects. At least 90% of our work is in the public sector, so our building achievements are also the achievements of the community.
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local schools to help integrate mathematics curriculum and update classroom technology. In addition, $12,000 each quarter is distributed to individual schools based on points earned through community participation. People who stop by Kendall Toyota, like the company on Facebook, have a vehicle serviced, take a test drive or purchase a new or used vehicle accrue points for the school of their choice. First, second and third place winners in three school size categories are determined based on points accrued. Its been a successful program and we have committed more than $180,000 for schools this year, said Skillern. Drive for Education is one way we like to remind residents that Kendall is committed to the future of our children and the long term growth and stature of our community. The Kendall Drive for Education program runs through April of 2013. To learn more, visit www.kendallgivesback.com or stop by Kendall Toyota of Eugene.
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Colt Gill, Superintendent of Bethel School District, and Sheldon Berman, Superintendent of 4J School District, have seen their districts benefit from Kendall Auto Groups fundraising effort called Drive for Education.

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A mainstay of the Eugene auto industry, Kendall Auto Group has experienced significant growth in recent years. Once a single Ford dealership in Eugene, Kendall now has more than 15 facilities and 25 franchises located throughout Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. Chairman and CEO Paul Skillern recognizes that the company could not have sustained this growth without the strong support of the communities in which it operates and is proud of the organizations efforts to give back. To manage its philanthropic efforts, the company launched a new initiative, Kendall Cares, a program designed to give back to Kendall communities through a variety of partnerships and initiatives. In Eugene, Kendall Cares recently awarded $30,000 in donations to six local non-profit organizations. Community members submitted nominations throughout July, and hundreds of people participated in choosing the winners by voting on the Kendall Cares Facebook page. The company also supports numerous other community groups with sponsorships and donations, and is particularly committed to public education. My wife and I are strong supporters of public educationI graduated from South Eugene High School, as did both of our childrenand it pains me to see the funding woes our schools have been coping with in recent years, said Skillern. As a consequence, meaningful programs are being eliminated, and without additional support, our children will not get the quality of education they need to prepare for the future. In 2012, Kendall spearheaded a fundraising effort called Drive for Education that provides funding to the Eugene 4J and Bethel school districts.

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As Lane Community Colleges new campus nears completion, it has already been credited with jump-starting reinvestment in downtown

prominently occupies the site, and hopes are high that the project will continue to give momentum to the revitalization of the citys core. The new campus roots lie a few blocks east in the Montgomery Ward building on Willamette Street. There, Lane has offered non-credit courses for professional and non-traditional students since the late 1970s. While more conveniently located than the colleges main campus on the outskirts of south Eugene, the buildings design made it difficult to provide an ideal educational environment: small rooms, tight hallways and low

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n the saga of downtown Eugenes rejuvenation, there is perhaps no greater story of transformation than the site once not-so-lovingly known as The Pit. The hole previously occupying the half block north of the Eugene Library was for years the citys biggest eyesore and a troubling symbol of stalled efforts to encourage downtown growth. Now, Lane Community Colleges $53m new campus

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Downtown campus will be a model of sustainability

A massive geometric sculpture of dark blue glass and steel makes an eyecatching faade for the front of Lane Community Colleges new academic building in downtown Eugene. Stretching more than five stories high, the south-facing grid is more than just decorative, however: its a solar-thermal array designed to simultaneously keep the building cool while harnessing the suns ultra-violet rays. The array, and other sustainable building elements, will set Lanes downtown campus apart from not only other community college campuses, but also from similar energy-efficient buildings around the country, says Roger Ebbage, director and energy management coordinator of energy and water programs for Lanes Northwest Energy Education Institute. The building has been meticulously designed to achieve the U.S. Green Building Councils platinum LEED rating the highest rating possible. For example, geothermal wells harness water deep underground to help the building maintain a comfortable temperature. Passive ventilation through windows, rooftop openings and airshafts will cool the building naturally. Rain falling on the roof is collected in holding tanks and used to water the landscape and flush toilets. These and other measures reduce the buildings carbon footprint and are explained to students and visitors via interactive monitors and exhibits throughout the building. The academic building is a building that teaches, says Ebbage, since it will serve as a lab for the public and students of the Energy Management Program, which will move into the downtown campus. Designed to accommodate ongoing observation and tinkering, it should be one of the highest-performing buildings in the country, because well be watching. Titan Court, the adjacent student housing complex, also includes a number of sustainable building technologies that qualify it for a LEED gold rating. For example, triple-glazed operable windows allow in outside air, and the exterior walls and roof are designed and insulated to keep the interior comfortable despite fluctuations in outside temperatures. Together, these elements eliminate the need for mechanical air conditioning and drastically reduce the buildings energy consumption. In addition, the buildings location across the street from Eugenes central bus station and 103 interior and 74 exterior bicycle stalls makes it easy for students and staff to use alternative transportation. To learn more about Lanes green campus, visit www.titancourt.com.

What began as a brainstorming session with the City of Eugene evolved into a unique collaborative effort to build a new campus that would better meet student demand, advance our commitment to sustainability and contribute to the revitalization of downtown.
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ceilings, for instance, made it a challenge to accommodate larger classes and modern classroom technologies. These issues were exacerbated in recent years by skyrocketing enrollment in both the colleges credit and non-credit programs. It became clear that we needed to increase capacity in order to better serve our students, said Lane Community College president Mary Spilde. In 2005, the college began developing a bond levy to finance a major renovation of the downtown center. In the process of studying the feasibility of the project, The Pit became available and presented a unique opportunity to build a completely new campus with a student housing component. What began as a brainstorming session with the City of Eugene evolved into a unique collaborative effort to build a new campus that would better meet student demand, advance our commitment to sustainability and contribute to the revitalization of downtown, said Spilde. In the end, a new campus emerged as the best way to achieve a win for all stakeholders students, the college, the city, downtown

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station and dining, shopping and recreation opportunities downtown. A plus for students, this proximity is equally valuable to downtown businesses. Lane Community College students will add to the critical mass needed to make downtown successful, said Bennett Management Company principal Sarah Bennett. Titan Court can house up to 255 residents, and is open to students of Lane, the University of Oregon and Northwest Christian University. While the ground floor Titan Store offers a variety of hot and cold snacks, school supplies and branded apparel, Lane administrators expect that students will primarily rely on nearby restaurants, grocery stores and other retailers for their day-to-day needs. A much-needed addition to the downtown population, Bennett said the students and their friends and families bring a renewed energy and great purchasing
Bennett Management Company principal Sarah Bennett sees Lanes new campus as bringing great purchasing power to downtown.

I think the major investment by (Lane) created a sense of enthusiasm and pride in downtown that has encouraged other public and private organizations to invest in the area.
Craig Willis artistic director at Lord Leebrick Theatre

our commitment, other new and stalled projects began to move forward. Craig Willis, artistic director at Lord Leebrick Theatre, agrees. Lane Community College has always been exceptionally well run, and has always been a great asset to the community, he said. I think the major investment by such a wellrespected organization created a sense of enthusiasm and pride in downtown that has encouraged other public and private organizations to invest in the area. Willis points to new projects such as the Broadway Commerce Center, the Woolworth Building and First on Broadway as examples. His own theater company is in the midst of renovating a building on Broadway just north of the college, and expects to open in January. In addition to the increase in traffic and property values already being realized, Willis said that the diversified population is helping to make downtown more accessible. With more

this increase in foot traffic will drive more street-level retail development, which will in turn spur even greater growth in the office and residential sectors. The new campus has already been widely credited with helping to jump-start reinvestment in downtown. The project had an almost immediate positive impact, said Spilde. Almost as soon as we made

power to the area. We hope that in time

businesses and the broader community. The new campus became a case study in collaborative development. After voters approved the passage of the bond in 2008, a year-long advocacy campaign led by the Chamber resulted in a majority vote by the city council to extend urban renewal financing to the project. Additional funding was acquired from state, federal and private sources, and the college was able to begin construction in early 2011. The first of the campus two buildings, a student housing complex called Titan Court, was completed in September, and the academic building is slated for completion this winter. In addition to classrooms, labs, administrative offices and other instructional spaces, the Building That Teaches will include gathering spaces for businesses and community groups, as well as an on-site bookstore. Lanes new academic building will allow the college to consolidate its downtown offerings, bringing programs and services currently spread between three
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Lane Community College students will add to the critical mass needed to make downtown successful.
Sarah Bennett Bennett Management Company principal

certified building, which will serve as a working lab for the programs students. It will be an incredible opportunity for Energy Management students to be able to actively monitor and learn from the buildings systems, says Robert Mention, Lanes bond project manager. Innovative technologies such as solar tubes, passive ventilation, geothermal wells, solar energy, on-site storm water treatment and rainwater harvesting give students ample opportunity to study the buildings performance. In addition to improved academic spaces, housing became a key component of Lanes plans to better serve students, said Mention. College-sponsored housing assures families that their students will have a safe, welcoming place to live and study, he said, noting that this is particularly important to parents of international students. In addition to secure access, shared and private apartment plans and many on-site amenities, Titan Court is conveniently located near the library, bus
Artistic director at Lord Leebrick Theatre, Craig Willis theater company is in the midst of renovating a building on Broadway just north of Lane Community Colleges downtown campus. The theater expects to open in January.
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locations under one roof for improved access. The consolidation of programs and services such as English as a Second Language, Continuing Education and the Small Business Development Center will help foster connections between students, businesses and the community, said Spilde. The building will be a true community resource where people who might not otherwise mix will cross paths, sparking ideas and building connections, she said. In addition, the colleges Energy Management program will relocate from the main campus to the new LEED platinum-

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times of the day, I think the broader population will find downtown more welcoming than it has been in years. Bennett and Willis responses seem indicative of the communitys overall reaction to the new campus. Weve been humbled by the tremendous support weve received from the city, the Chamber of Commerce, neighborhood groups and local businesses, said Spilde. This project speaks volumes about what can happen when a community develops a vision, builds a coalition of willing partners and does the hard work necessary to make it happen. I think the new downtown campus is a beacon that will illuminate the lasting benefits of higher education, training and collaboration. Through education, we can get people back to work, prepare informed and engaged citizens and find solutions to the challenges we face as a community. The college is proud to help build a vibrant downtown community.
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A physical therapy assistant helps an elderly nursing home resident with exercises to maintain flexibility. Across town, a technician at a car dealership inspects a car on the lube and oil rack, and in a restaurant down the street, a prep cook assembles salads for the lunchtime crowd. They are among the 2,000 students who participate each year in Lane Community Colleges Cooperative Education Program, applying what they learn in classrooms, labs and shops to internship positions in 800 businesses and organizations throughout the county, and beyond. In supervised internships, students earn college credit while learning the tools of their future tradesas physical therapy assistants, automotive technicians, culinary workers and more than 30 other specialties. Since 1970, more than 50,000 Lane students have benefited from cooperative work experiences, making the program one of the oldest and the second largest of its kind in the nation, says Al King, dean of Lanes Cooperative Education Division. According to King, under the guidance of Lanes faculty, students work about 10 hours a week in paid and unpaid internships, applying classroom theory and problem-solving skills, and gaining the confidence they need to succeed in future careers. Almost all of the colleges career and technical programs require students to participate in a cooperative education internship. Faculty coordinators represent departments ranging from accounting and aviation maintenance, to data entry and nursing. They supervise student interns and communicate with employers to ensure that both parties benefit from the experience. One of the most visible indicators of the programs success, King says, is that employers retain approximately 65 percent of the students following completion of their internships. King says many employers are already aware of the depth and relevance of the colleges curricula because they themselves have held internships throughLane inthe past. Whats more, many local employers serve on the colleges career and technical education advisory boards, where they offer guidance and direction in curricula development, ensuring that Lanes coursework remains cutting edge and highly relevant. King praises employers for giving Lane studentsthe chance to move (their) dream(s) forward through practical workexperience. For more information about Lane Community Colleges Cooperative Education program, call (541) 463-5203 or view lanecc.edu/cooped. Chris Cunningham

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Glenda Mock, CRPS, has been promoted to financial advisor on the Jones & Roth Retirement Plan Services Team. Stephanie Lansdon and Colin Campi have joined Jones & Roth as staff accountants. Matt Adams is a new financial advisor and Richard Jones has been hired as an associate financial advisor. www.jrpca.com

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BUSINESS NEWS
Home Federal Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of electronic banking manager Gwynn Sawyer Ostrom to vice president. She is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for the banks electronic banking operations and services. www.myhomefed.com Umpqua Bank has hired Dave Bennett as a mortgage loan officer for Umpquas Home Lending Division serving the Lane County area. www.umpquabank.com Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), providing a powerful voice for abused kids, announces the election of its new board officers: Lisa Korth, president, community volunteer; John Stacy, vice president, U.S. Bank; Laura Montgomery, past president, Gleaves Swearingen Potter & Scott LLP; and John Nepute, secretary/ treasurer, L & M Industrial Fabrication. CASA has also elected six new members to its board of directors: Joe Ancell, University of Oregon; Roger Cox, Selectemp; Kristin Forrest, community volunteer; Jane Hoselton, RBC Wealth Management; Kirk Letourneau, SELCO Community Credit Union; and Ted Utley, Oregon Community Credit Union. www.casa-lane.org Pacific Benefit Consultants, Inc., announces the addition of Jeanine Wallace as a health/benefit insurance agent. Chef Jeff Strom of Koho Bistro brought home the title of Iron Chef Oregon from the Bite of Oregon in Portland. Battling his way through three rounds, with only 30 minutes to plan and cook after learning the secret ingredient for each round, Chef Jeff drew on his culinary expertise and creativity bringing home the title. www.kohobistro.net Travel Lane Countys Board of Directors has made two new appointments: Pat Straube, Dari Mart stores, will serve in an at-large board position. Liane Richardson, Lane County administrator, will represent the boards Lane County seat position. The following have been reappointed to a second year to the board: Richard Boyles, chair, Sycan Development Corp. and InnSight Hotel Management Group; George Rogers, vice-chair, Valley River Inn; Robert Canaga, treasurer, Robert Canaga Studio; and Maxine Walton, past chair, Willamette Stationers. www.eugenecascadescoast.org

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NEW MEMBERS
When you join the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, you become part of a vibrant and prosperous community of creative entrepreneurs, forward-thinking innovators and visionary business leaders. Were pleased to welcome these new members who have chosen to take advantage of the Chambers tools, resources and expansive network to grow their businesses: Action Rent All & Party Time, Inc. www.actionrent-all.com Agape Senior Care www.agapeseniorcareoregon.com Alacrity Services LLC www.alacrityservices.com All In One Mobility, Inc. store.allinonemobility-shop.com/ American Holistic Institute LLC Cest La Vie Inn www.cestlavieinn.com Copytronix www.copytronix-nw.com Face it! Salon and Beauty Bar www.faceiton5th.com Fine Consign at the Coburg Inn www.fineconsigndesign.com Germyns WallMaster Commercial Cleaning Services www.germyns.com GregFelts.com www.gregfelts.com J. O. Vocational Services Mary Kay Independent Beauty ConsultantAdrianne Valdez www.marykay.com/avaldez10276 McKenzie Personnel Systems www.mckenziepersonnel.com Miss Jones Weddings & Events www.missjonesweddings.com Nines Salon www.theninessalon.com Nutrition 4 Life Oregon iLasik and Refractive www.oregoniLasik.com Oregons Health CO-OP www.orhealthCO-OP.org Oveissi & Company www.oveissico.com Running Y Ranch Resort www.runningy.com Sabai Cafe & Bar www.sabaicafe.com Silva Management www.silvamanagement.com Tailgate Pal www.tailgatepal.com Threadbare Print House www.threadbarepress.com
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BUSINESS NEWS
Caf Yumm! ranked #81 in the Portland Business Journals Top 100 List of FastestGrowing Privately Held Companies. This marks the fourth year in a row the company has appeared on the list. www.cafeyumm.com Patricia Marshall has started Luminare Press. Luminare Press bridges the gap between writing and publishing by providing affordable services including editing, interior layout, cover design, publishing registration and printing for selfpublishing authors. www.luminarepress.com

Business News covers promotions, hires, awards, business giving and business news. E-mail items to businessnews@eugenechamber.com.

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107,220: The buildings gross square footage 75: Number of Total units 255: Number of beds Over 250,000: Number of man hours it took to

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36: Percent reduction in energy use, based on a

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29,468: BTUs generated by the solar hot water collectors, accounting for a 33 percent reduction in hot water demand 628: Number of doors 408,750: square feet of drywall Over 700,000: Number of fasteners 30: Miles of wiring and cabling 2,431: Number of outlets 646,000: Pounds of waste material were diverted

from the landfill and recycled, representing 90% of the waste generated on site
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