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David Hauser, CCE

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Susan G. Miller, Director of Publications & Information Systems

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How the Eugene Chamber is working to attract and retain young business leaders in our community. Pictured: Brent MacCluer, partner at AHM Brands; Jenny Bennett, assistant vice president and director of marketing at Siuslaw Bank; and Greg Lyons, chief nancial officer at Western Shelter Systems

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Our membership diversity
In 2013, the Chamber had an exceptional year for membership, with 212 local businesses joining, making 2013 one of the best in the past decade for membership growth. Here are some insights into the diverse types of businesses that make up the Eugene Chamber.

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Through partnerships with organizations that have a stake in downtown, the Chamber continues to advocate for the increased prosperity of downtown Eugene. We collaborate with the Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene; Downtown Eugene, Inc.; City of Eugene; and other entities to ensure that our citys core continues to advance itself as the economic center of the community. With more connection to the University of Oregon, continued investment and a steady stream of newly established storefronts, the Chamber stays on top of issues related to business advocacy, policy and overall quality of life in the downtown.

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Make a resolution to be more involved in 2014

We all get bogged down with to-do lists, appointments and Inbox replies, which makes one more event email from the Chamber pretty easy to delete. Whether a long-time or recently joined member, the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce has some things worth your second look in 2014. From our annual awards ceremony celebrating and recognizing local educational successes to a stress-free day out on the golf course to our monthly business networking events, your Chamber is working to open up doors for you to make new business contacts. Or perhaps you can just help introduce a friend on the job market, or meet other people in our community. The benets of networking cant be oversold in a world where its all about who you know. Let us help connect you to your next business partner, your next advocate or your next employer.

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Chamber members and their guests enjoy Business After Hours one of many Chamber networking events.

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Four Questions
We asked three young professionals to respond to four questions that give insight into their lives and their work

George Rode, Owner Autohaus

Travis Hanson
Oakshire Brewing
1. What was your rst real job?

I left college early to play professional baseball. Can you call that a real job? I learned more about teamwork, dedication, work ethic and communication than I could have any other way. In the end, work is fun if you are doing what you want to do. It doesnt matter if youre playing professional sports or working for a brewery.
2. What is the best thing about being in business in Eugene/ Springeld?

an optimist, because angry people make me mad, but many people who have been here for decades say that this is the most positive change and growth theyve ever seen in Eugene/Springfield.
3. What would you tell your friends about the Eugene Area Chamber?

Ive only been here for five years, but

it seems like we have some real positive momentum in the business community, and it is infectious. The more I talk to people, the more I hear about success and great things happening. Ill admit that Im

The Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce is a great starting point for all kinds of conversations. Whether you are starting a new company, looking for leads for your current company or wondering if there are other business community members who feel strongly about a local issue, the Chamber staff can provide great advice or point you in the direction of someone else who can. Continued on page 9

My Driving Force.
My Personal Service. My HomeFed.
In the auto business, we know what good service should be. Its more than just looking under the hood or kicking the tires. At Autohaus, we promise our customers the best, and we expect no less from the bank that works for us. That is why we depend on Home Federal Bank. They take the time to really look at what we need and help drive us to succeed.

Theron Cooper
DC Fine Homes & Interiors
1. What was your rst real job?

I was hired as a corporate sales account executive for a wireless company in Portland back in 2001. I eventually worked my way up into a marketing position.
2. What is the best thing about being in business in Eugene/ Springeld?

The Eugene Area Chamber is a great support to business professionals, providing endless resources to local businesses and to the community as a whole. The Chamber is truly passionate about the success of its members and the economic growth of the Eugene/ Springfield area.
4. What is one piece of advice for other young professionals on how they can succeed in Eugene/ Springeld?

I thoroughly enjoy how tight-knit this community is. I feel Eugene provides ample opportunity for professional growth while offering an exceptional quality of life.
3. What would you tell your friends about the Eugene Area Chamber?

My career in marketing has grown by building strong relationships with the people I do business with. I believe making the clients goals your first priority is essential in order to have a true partnership with them and their business.

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New Shareholder
Andrea Coit
Business & Trial Attorney andrea.coit@harrang.com We are proud and excited to announce that Andrea Coit is now a shareholder with HLGR! Andrea has been with the firm since 2001. Before being named shareholder, she was a senior litigation associate. Andrea is an experienced litigator whose practice includes a wide range of civil defense matters in state and federal courts. Her practice focuses on defending clients in professional negligence, civil rights, products liability, and employment claims. Regardless of the case, Andreas objective is to resolve her clients problems in the most pragmatic and efficient manner available under the circumstances. That may involve a mediated settlement or adversarial litigation; either way, she ensures her clients are fully informed and comfortable with the chosen strategy.

Business in Oregon is growing. So are we. Meet our latest additions!

FOUR QUESTIONS
Will Shaver
Emberex, Inc.
1. What was your rst real job?

While in high school in the late 90s I spent a summer playing computer games. For money. Dynamix was still at the Riverfront Research Park, and business was great for the local, computer game firm. Being paid to find the errors in computer games as a quality-assurance tester was far better than the odd manual labor jobs Id done in the past, building fences, bucking hay and hanging drywall. It also gave me great respect for the importance of thorough software testing that has stuck with me throughout my career. After Dynamix was bought and shuttered, many of the key employees remained in the Eugene area and started a number of the wellknown software firms in town.
2. What is the best thing about being in business in Eugene/ Springeld?

about the Eugene Area Chamber?

New Member of Our Eugene Business Team

Rick Larson
Business & Estate Planning Attorney richard.larson@harrang.com Rick has over 30 years of experience and is well regarded in the Eugene community. He regularly assists clients with all aspects of estate planning and his business practice includes the formation (or restructuring) of businesses, financial transactions, and commercial leasing. Decisions about structuring your company or creating a will or estate plan are some of the most challenging choices a person can face, Rick said. I enjoy alleviating my clients concerns around these processes by helping them articulate their goals and developing legal documents that achieve their desired outcomes.
Ranked Tier 1 in Eugene for: Commercial Litigation Employment Law for Management Ranked Tier 1 in Portland for: Administrative/Regulatory Law Appellate Practice Commercial Litigation Professional Malpractice Defense

I have a philosophy that I encourage everyone to follow: live in your paradise. Eugene is mine. I love our mild climate, our fitness-focused culture and the availability of local and organic food at every corner. Clearly the best thing about being in business here is being here.
3. What would you tell your friends

The Chamber is what you make it. As a member organization it has changed over the years with the community it draws from. If you get involved, the Chambers interests and membership will become more aligned with yours.
4. What is one piece of advice for other young professionals on how they can succeed in Eugene/ Springeld?

The Chamber is what you make it. ... If you get involved, the Chambers interests and membership will become more aligned with yours.

For any profession, and especially those in an entrepreneurship role, so much about success is who you know. How many new connections do you want to make in 2014?

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I am so thankful for the relationships that I am trying to cultivate ... many of which started at the Chamber.

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4. What is one piece of advice for other young professionals on how they can succeed in Eugene/ Springeld?

Network. I am not very good at it and am constantly working on it. Networking doesnt necessarily mean looking for a new job or lead. It means

building relationships that provide value in any one of many ways. You never know when a conversation over a cup of coffee will trigger an idea that leads you to make a major change in the way you do things at work, in the community or at home. I am so thankful for the relationships that I am trying to cultivate throughout the community, many of which started at the Chamber.

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Keeping business, cars running

Doing whats right is the mission of Schweitzers Automotive Center
Schweitzers Automotive Center started as a two-bay auto care facility in 1993. Since then, the shop has turned into a successful business servicing more than 2100 vehicles each year. The 11,000-square-foot facility features 18 vehicle bays with three technicians. Two of the technicians are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) master techs, meaning they are certified in all facets of vehicle repairs. We do everything from basic oil filter changes, to fleet vehicles and custom street looks, said owner Dave Schweitzer. And, we are able to perform diagnostics that other shops are unable to do. Since day one, Schweitzer and his team have been guided by their mission to do whats right take care of customers and give them great service. For their commitment to excellent service and topquality work, the shop was certified as an ASE Blue Seal Certified Repair Facility and an AAA Rated Facility. Under the supervision of our service advisor, David Allen, our employees are dedicated to providing customers a memorable and exceptional experience, Schweitzer said. David is honest and friendly, and he treats customers the way he would want to be treated. This is a key aspect to our high rate of returning clientele. Schweitzer is equally committed to making his business an excellent place to work. In an industry where turnover is high, he has been able to retain valuable employees.

Bring It.

I dont let wardrobe malfunctions get me down, just like I dont let device malfunctions take business operations down. M2M technology is meant to thrive in an imperfect world. With my band of FW sidekicks, well tackle anything life throws in our faceor yours.

Dave Schweitzer, owner of Schweitzers Automotive Center, says their mission is do whats right.

It starts with treating your employees like names instead of numbers, he said. I provide good benefits and take care of them, just as they take care of me. Schweitzer encourages anyone in the community to call or stop by.
Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce

For more information

n To learn more about Schweitzers Automotive Center visit, http://www.thecardoctor.net or call (541) 3421664.

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The Chamber works to develop, retain young leaders in our community
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f yOu wOn the LOttery, sure you might spend more time in Hawaii, but if you have to get up every day and work, there is no place else like Eugene where you can live the good life. Brent MacCluer has nothing but appreciation for Eugene. Im very pro Eugene, he says. A partner at AHM Brands,which specializes in marketing communications, MacCluer grew up in Myrtle Point, Oregon, and had every intention of moving to Los Angeles after graduating from the School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC) at the University of Oregon. But first there was the opportunity of an internship at Fox affiliate KLSR, a sales manager position at Comcast, where he said he learned how to work for corporate America, and then he formed AHM Brands with his two partners 10 years ago. I think, with professional development, you can only get out of it what you put in it, MacCluer says. What Eugene has that other cities dont is, it supports a lifestyle, the chance to have a good life while you put together your professional network. Young professionals of today show a preference for qualify of life, work flexibility and urban areas that they can live and play in. In a Monster.com survey, 37 percent of workers ages 18 to 29 valued balance and flexibility between work and life the most, whereas only 17 percent of young workers
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considered compensation their primary working motivator. And in 2000, young adults with a fouryear degree were about 61 percent more likely to live in close-in urban areas than their counterparts with less education, but in 2011, that jumped to 94 percent. In Eugene, 40 percent of individuals over the age of 25 have a college degree, 11 percent higher than the state of Oregon overall. I didnt think I would be here as long as I have been, but I know now Im not going anywhere, says Jenny Bennett, assistant vice president and director of marketing at Siuslaw Bank since 2003. Bennett also graduated fromSOJC and landed a marketing job at a local law firm. Thirteen years later, she has started a family and appreciates Eugene even more as a small city. I have friends from New York, and they are working from 9 to 9:30, Bennett says. Eugene does enable us to have more worklife balance. Like others, Bennett cites the multiple recreational opportunities, the good schools, diverse arts and entertainment venues that rival many other metropolitan areas and the University of Oregon as attractions of Eugene. Geographically speaking, I wouldnt want to live anywhere else in Oregon, MacCluer says. You are 90 minutes from the desert, the coast and a bigger city. But its not only the quality of life, in terms of recreation and cultural opportunities, that make such staunch boosters of Eugene in the business community. If people are looking at this area, small business is a true driver for local and regional economics, says Greg Lyons, chief financial officer at Western Shelter Systems. The business community can be under the radar for outsiders, but it is going strong. Eugene is an interesting blend of social, cultural and political nuances, and then you add in the business community that we are excited to see continue to grow. Lyons, 35, grew up in Eugene, and always intended to come back after graduating from Oregon State University, with a job offer he had from Jones & Roth, where

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A networking primer for young professionals
When I meet with University of Oregon students, I tell them there are two things you have to decide: What you want to do and where you want to live. If youre uncertain about both of those things, thats hard, says Brent MacCluer, a partner at AHM Brands. But if you decide that Eugene is the place you want to be, you will make it. Eugene is a small pond, but you can become a big sh in 10 years. And becoming involved in the Eugene Area Chamber is an important part of the growth and success of young professionals. Heres how it maps out. Phase 1: Attend all Business After Hours events. Phase 2: Find other Chamber events to participate in. Phase 3: Start to give back. Volunteer at the Chamber, either on a committee or help with a specic program, such as the Emerald Awards. Phase 4: Outside of the Chamber, volunteer in the community.

You have to do business networking ... its extremely important for getting out there and building relationships. In the long run, these become more valuable than an immediate sales pitch.
Greg Lyons
Chief nancial officer at Western Shelter Systems

well as businesses. Bennett started attending Business After Hours events almost immediately upon graduating 13 years ago. She says it helped her form many important contacts. Bennett also joined the steering committee for the Chambers Women Business Leaders group. Im a big believer that, in order to be successful, you must surround yourself with people who are talented and successful, Bennett says. Pretty soon after graduating, I was able to develop a small network of contacts. That network expanded, and I credit a lot of the professional and personal relationships I have now to networking opportunities provided by the Chamber.
Community Involvement

Upcoming Young Professionals Network events

n February 6 - The Filling Station n March 6 - Sweet Cheeks Winery n April 3 - Boys & Girls Club Events run from 5 - 7 pm. See www.eugenechamber.com for details.

... in order to be successful, you must surround yourself with people who are talented and successful.
Jenny Bennett
Assistant vice president, Siuslaw Bank

for developing your understanding of the concept of networking.

Chamber involvement

Networking and professional development also comes strongly through involvement in Eugene community activities. Its a big part of life, in general, in Oregon, where community success is equated with community involvement and caring. Many

businesses allow employees to use work time to do volunteer work. Ive gotten to know a lot of strong women because of my involvement in the community, Bennett says. It is an easy place to find mentors. Bennett is currently the president-elect of the Shedd Institute of the Arts, a performing arts company and educational institute, anda board member of the ReliefNursery, a non-profit child abuse and neglect prevention agency.Shes also on the steering committee for the marketing committee of the Oregon

Bankers Association and past president of the Emerald Marketing Association. Lyons volunteers for the Lane County Youth For Christ Board, Oregon Track Club, is treasurer for the Shedd Institute, and has volunteered in the past for the Special Olympics.
Bigger is not always better

If a young professional chooses to be in

he interned while in college. He had a social network in place and a small-business sense, as he grew up around the family business, Dandelions Flowers & Gifts, but he says that building a professional career is different, requires different channels. You have to do business networking as a growing professional in Eugene, its extremely important for getting out there and building relationships, Lyons says.In the long run, these become more valuable than an immediate sales pitch. No matter where you go, MacCluer says, its hard for any young person to start out after college on a successful career, especially in a down economy. But what Eugene offers young professionals is a good life, without the pressure to succeed immediately, while providing a solid structure for developing their professional network. I think kids coming out of college have such high expectations for immediate success, MacCluer says. Eugene has good training wheels when you graduate,

A decade after his return to Eugene, Lyons says the networking offered by the Eugene Area Chamber gave him the deep connections in the community he needed to be successful, to find people he could confer with and bounce off business ideas. Ive been involved in the Chamber my entire career, Lyons says. And so have MacCluer and Bennett. The Eugene Area Chamber has been a vital part of these professionals developing success as college graduates and maturing professionals. For MacCluer, 40, there was no Young Professionals Network at the Chamber when he graduated, but he says it is an amazing development that offers huge benefits. He nonetheless has been very active at the Chamber, including most recently as chairman of the Economic Development Committee, from 2009 to 2013. The Young Professionals Network, manufacturing roundtables, workshops on business practices in these and other ways the Chamber provides opportunities, Lyons says, that help individuals thrive, as
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Eugene, because it is a small pond, it is easy to get traction, MacCluer says. You are not going to ever be just a number. The beauty of Eugene is its size. Eugene is small, and there are more limited opportunities than in a metropolitan area, but it has the full gamut of opportunity for people who want to be happy and successful, MacCluer says. If you decide that Eugene is where you are going to live, start from the bottom, show up every day, participate in the Chamber, go to networking events, find some civic things you want to do, and youll find success. Strategies that attract, retain and engage energetic, educated and highly mobile young professionals ensure future workforce development needs will be met. At the center of those strategies are activities developed by the Eugene Area Chamber to promote and support their professional development, as well as promote businesses and a thriving downtown.
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Did you know?

According to the University of Oregons 2013 senior class exit survey, among those indicating an upcoming job location, 19.2% said that they were staying in Eugene, which beat out Portland (18.7%). Also, among those who stay in Eugene, here are the areas they say their jobs are in: Business and nancial 20.7% /accounting Media 10.3% Science 6.9% Community and social 5.2% services Computer and 5.2% mathematical Office and administrative 5.2% support Education, training 3.4% and library Entertainment/sports 3.4% Transportation 3.4% Arts/design 1.7%

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EcONOMIc FORECAST 2014

A powerhouse of information
The 2014 Economic Forecast features expert panelists and keynote address by the governor
The Eugene Chamber of Commerce Economic Forecast 2014 features expert speakers providing insights and economic predictions for the coming year. This years program features: Oregons Path to Prosperity An examination of recent accomplishments, challenges and opportunities facing Oregons economy featuring remarks from Duncan Wyse, President of the Oregon Business Council and the Honorable Governor John Kitzhaber. Assessing Eugenes Business Climate The strength of a communitys business climate is directly connected to local business success and effective economic development efforts. The Eugene Area Chamber, in partnership with the Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) will

Economic Forecast 2014

n Monday, Feb. 10 n 2:30-5:00pm n Hilton Eugene and Conference Center. n Keynote address by Governor John Kitzhaber n Register at www.eugenechamber.com

THANK YOU
THANK YOU tO tHE FOLLOWING CHAMBER MEMBERS WHO SUPPORtED tHE EUGENE CHAMBERS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DINNER, CELEBRAtE BUSINESS 2014.
PRESENTING SpONSOR: Summit Bank FRIENDS Of THE CHAMBER TABLE SpONSORS: Arnold Gallagher PC, Bigfoot Beverages, Builders Electric, CAWOOD, Chambers Construction, Chambers Productions, Evans, Elder & Brown, Funk/Levis & Associates, Inc., Gaydos, Churnside & Balthrop PC, Hershner Hunter LLP, Jones & Roth CPAs, KVAL-TV, Lane Electric Cooperative, Oregon Community Credit Union, PBP Insurance/Cappelli Miles, PeaceHealth, PIVOT Architecture, Selectemp Employment Services, Siuslaw Bank, Trillium Community Health Plan, Wildish Land Company ADDITIONAL SUppORT pROVIDED BY: Blue Bus Creatives, Eugene Wine Cellars, Hilton Eugene & Conference Center, KEZI 9 News & Chamber Communications, KVAL-TV, Past Eugene First Citizens, Rhythm & Blooms, Silvan Ridge Winery, Valley River Center

reveal the results of the second annual analysis of our local business climate.
The Register-Guard Panel of Economists

Oregons leading economists analyze trends and help anticipate the economic year ahead in a fast-paced, interactive, entertaining panel presentation featuring: Bill Conerly, Conerly Consulting; Tom Potiowsky, Former State Economist and Professor of Economics at Portland State University; Ed Whitelaw, Founder and President of ECONorthwest/ Professor of Economics, University of Oregon and Brian Rooney, Regional Economist at the Oregon Employment Department. Economic Forecast features six of Oregons leading economists, 600 top industry and community leaders and a lot of information you can use to help navigate your business. Register today at www. eugenechamber.com.
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Kris Redmond has joined Springeld/ Eugene Habitat for Humanity as family services and volunteer coordinator. Donna McNeil is the new executive assistant.
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Lynne Swartz is the new executive director at the non-prot Parenting Now!, formerly Birth To Three. The board of directors has elected its executive committee, which includes: president Phil Weiler, University of Oregon; presidentelect Rachelle Bunnao Villano, DDS, MS; secretary Laura Illig, Corinthian Consulting; and treasurer R L Widmer, CPA, Moss Adams LLP. The board welcomes Paula Kongsore, community volunteer, as a board member.
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Three new deans have joined the executive team at Lane Community College, including Dawn DeWolf, executive dean for Academic AffairsCareer Technical; Maurice Hamington, executive dean for Academic AffairsTransfer and Kerry Levett, executive dean for Student Affairs.
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Kayla Lamb and Sharlee Tergesen have been promoted to co-managers of staffing at New Horizons In-Home Care.
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Welcome Tayler Harrington, client services coordinator at KPD Insurance.

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Lane Transit District is pleased to welcome Shawna Bigelow, database/business intelligence analyst; Wayne Rogers, IT technician; and Tim Simon, service planner.
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Wells Fargo Community Banking has named Kyle Banks affluent client segment sales coach.
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Wells Fargo has appointed Trent Wagner to regional bank private banker in Eugene.
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PIVOT Architecture is pleased to announce the hiring of a new architect, Melody Meek, AIA, LEED AP BD+C and Karen Williams, AIA, LEED AP BD+C as a project architect.
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Tatiana Efremova has been hired by the WellMama board to be executive director.
www.wellmama.org

Cindy Roane has joined the U.S. Bank Business Banking team as a relationship manager.
www.usbank.com

The Inn at the 5th has hired Jennifer Nelson as its new general manager.
www.innat5th.com

Systems West Engineers has hired Tyler Bowers as mechanical engineer.

www.systemswest engineers.com

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Alexandra Hilsher has joined Hershner Hunter as an associate.
www.hershnerhunter. com

BUSINESSNEWS
Siuslaw Bank announced the promotion of Fawnda Thompson to vice president and manager of Siuslaw Mortgage.
www.siuslawmortage.com

accomplishment and service to electric cooperatives.

www.laneelectric.com

Congratulations to the 2014 Bold Steps Award Winner

NEDCO is pleased to announce the addition of Lauren King, attorney with Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy LLP, to its Board of Directors.
www.nedcocdc.org

Edward Tritcak has joined Hilton Eugene as a Portland-based sales manager.

www.eugene.hilton.com

Siuslaw Bank announces the promotion of Jesse Williams from assistant controller to assistant vice president and controller.
www.siuslawbank.com

The Board of Directors of the Eugene Symphony Association announced Dena Zaldua-Hilkene as the new development director.
www.eugenesymphony.org

Rick Crinklaw, Lane Electric general manager, was awarded the Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association (ORECA) Distinguished Service Award. This award recognizes managers of ORECA member systems for their outstanding

Gleaves Swearingen LLP is pleased to announce that Josh K. Smith and Cassie K. Jones, members of the rms litigation team, have been promoted to partners in the rm.
www.gleaveslaw.com

Gary Brandt, MD, has been named president of Oregon Medical Group and Karen Weiner, MD, has been named chief medical officer. Eric Sullivan is a new family physician and Maureen McMahon is a new physician assistant at OMGs Country Club Medical Center. Becky Howard, a board-certied nurse practitioner, has joined the Crescent Medical Clinic.
www.oregonmedicalgroup.com

RaeJean Wilson and Alan Turanski of GloryBee Foods with Mayor Piercy

Get in the running for the 2015 award. Learn more at eugene.gov/bold steps

Anne Brix has joined Systems West Engineers as office manager. A graduate of Western Washington University with a BA in English, Anne is able to put her degree to work in this multi-faceted role.
www.systemswestengineers.com

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Harrang Long Gary Rudnick PC (HLGR) is pleased to announce that Vaden Francisco, Jr. has joined the rm as an associate attorney in the Eugene office, Andrea Coit has been named shareholder, and Jeff Heriot was recently promoted to director of administration and accounting manager.
www.harrang.com

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Rachel Williams has launched Urban Fab Styling, a personal styling business that helps clients clear their closets of outts not to wear, put remarkable outts together from clothing already owned and shop purposefully for new items.
www.urbanfabstyling.com

BUSINESSNEWS
Tyree Oil, Inc. has purchased the Commercial Tank Wagon Fuel and Lubricants businesses of Tarr LCC.
www.tyreeoil.com

KLCC news director Tripp Sommer has been named the 2014 Leo C. Lee Award recipient for his career commitment to public radio journalism, by the Public Radio News Director Inc. Under Sommers direction, KLCC has won more than 70 awards in PRNDIs annual Excellence in Journalism competition and the station has trained hundreds of volunteer and student journalists.
www.klcc.org

The ALMA Foods PDS (paste/dip/ salsa) line from ALMA Catering is now available in 6 local locations: Capella Market, Olive Grand, Newmans Fish Market, Longs Meats, Benedetti Meats, and Marche Provisions....3 fusion avors of Portuguese Red Pepper, Lemongrass, and Meyer Lemon/Olive will send your cooking creations over the top!
www.almacatering.net

BRING Recycling has received a $35,000 grant from the following funds of the Oregon Community Foundation: Floyd Dement Charitable Fund; John and Betty Soreng Environmental Fund; R.W. Family Fund; and Redtail Fund. Funds will be used to complete the nal phase of construction of the $3.2 million Planet Improvement Center, BRINGs headquarters in Glenwood. The Center combines an extensive retail outlet for used building materials with a conservation learning center. www. bringrecycling.org ShelterCarewas awarded the following grants:PacicSource Foundation, $29,902, to fund the medical respite program for homeless patients requiring housing and continued care to complete recovery; Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation, $10,000, to provide emergency housing and case management to homeless families in the Family Housing Program; andTrust Management, $5,000,

to provide supervised care and activities for homeless children at the Childrens Resource Center at the Family Housing Program.
www.sheltercare.org

Ameriprise Financial
www.ameripriseadvisors.com/emily.secord

Original Potted Christmas Tree Company

www.pottedchristmastrees.org

Chamber Explorations
www.chamberexplorations.com

Philyaws Cookout
www.philyawscookout.com

Dickeys Barbecue Pit The Eugene Symphony received a National Endowment for the Arts Art Works grant of $10,000 to support the 2013 Musician Development Residency, with Grant Llewellyn and Antonio Pompa-Baldi, which takes place in April 2014.
www.eugenesymphony.org www.dickeys.com

Prospect Mortgage LLC

www.MyProspectMortgage.com/TTorres

Edward Jones Investments Richard Driessnack

www.edwardjones.com

State Farm Insurance - Kirk Martin

www.kirkmartininsurance.com

Elite Realty Professionals

www.jamiepaddock.com

Tomlin Benet Planning, Inc.

www.tbplan.com

Express PC Solutions
503.440.5057

UplinkSpyder Web and Design

www.uplinkspyder.com
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Oregon Community Foundation awarded Eugene Symphony Association $1,000 for afterschool music education and Pearl Buck Center $2,000 for the Comprehensive Preschool and Infant Programs within the Families with Special Needs Program.
www.oregoncf.org

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.

Jennings Group, Inc.

www.jenningsgroup.com

John L. Scott Real Estate

www.johnlscott.com/eugene

Correction
In the Dec/Jan issue of Open for Business, the caption for the Startup Weekend photo should have said the event was organized by, not sponsored by, the Eugene Chamber.

Metroleta Corporation
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MJM Law Office PC

www.mjmlawoffice.com

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Key to economic prosperity is attracting, keeping the young, restless

s it pOssibLe that demographics and livability will significantly contribute to our regions economic recovery? Perhaps they will, according to research by one Oregon economist. And that bodes well for our region. You dont have to be an expert demographer to identify key trends that will shape all cities and regions. More baby boomers will retire, the number of women joining the workforce has stabilized and college attainment levels have leveled off. As a result, young professionals are becoming increasingly important to the economic health of growing cities, according to a recent national report.

Conducted by Portland economist Joe Cortright, The Young and Restless in a Knowledge Economy indicates that young, college-educated workers are capable of counteracting this impending economic shift because of their entrepreneurial nature and willingness to relocate. The key for growing cities will be to attract and retain young professionals. And there is much at stake in attempting to do just that. These young and talented people who will determine the path of our economy are the 25-34-year-old trailblazers. These same trailblazers are 60 percent more likely to live in areas close to the core of a community. They are concerned more about quality-of-life issues than being in a hot market. So you can argue that young professionals will not only influence the future of local economies, their desire to live close-in will help drive a long-standing goal of building and preserving a healthy downtown core. Recognizing that opportunity, the Eugene Area Chamber is leading and supporting a host of efforts to retain, engage and attract young professionals: We created the Young Professionals Network (YPN). The focus of YPN is to provide young professionals with programming specifically targeted to meet their needs for networking, professional and personal development, community involvement, awareness and influence. Every month 80-100 young professionals gather under the auspices of the Chamber. Were running programs that support local entrepreneurs and innovation. Through Chamber-supported initiatives such as SmartUps, Willamette Angel Network, Willamette Angel Conference and RAIN, were creating an environment that supports new ideas and business success. We promote and foster the development of volunteer leadership. Since 1986, the Eugene Area and Springfield

My name is Bill Dion-Watson and Im an account representative for Peterson Cat. I consult with government agencies on large equipment purchases. Traveling is very important to maintain exceptional customer service throughout my sales territory, so I'm out of town quite a bit.
Chambers of Commerce designed Leadership EugeneSpringfield (LES) to meet our areas need for the active participation of informed, skilled and motivated community leaders. While not exclusively for young professionals, LES has attracted many who have used the program to carve out meaningful volunteer leadership roles in our community. We champion revitalization and reenergizing of our downtown in partnership with Downtown Eugene, Inc. and the Arts and Business Alliance of Eugene. The Eugene/Springfields well-deserved reputation for outstanding livability, coupled with efforts to hold on to and attract talented young people, will be an important piece of an economic strategy that drives an economically prosperous future.
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