...to strengthen, enhance and protect our members through political advocacy, economic development, community promotion and member programs and services.

September 2017

Monday, September 18Membership Meeting,

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “State of the City Update”

Sponsored by:

Individual Member Attendee(s) $20; Member Table (8) $150; Non-Member Attendee(s) $30

Upcoming EvEntS

chamber Luncheons Are BackCity Activities, Accomplishments and Future Plans Take Center StageAfter the summer hiatus, the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce’s membership meeting luncheons resume on Monday, September 18. The program for the September luncheon will be a state of the city update, featuring Roseburg Mayor Larry Rich and Lance Colley, city manager.

The city of Roseburg’s fiscal year began on July 1. The luncheon presentation will provide an overview of city activities and accomplishments for the past year and discussions about city plans and goals for 2017-2018. Don’t miss this opportunity to talk with your local elected officials and senior staff and hear first-hand about all the great things happening in our community.

The chamber’s September 18 membership meeting is sponsored by CSO Financial and held at the fairgrounds from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Cost for chamber members is $20 per person or $150 for a table of eight. For non-members and the general public, the cost is $30 per person. Tickets may be purchased online here or by returning the flyer on page 3. Tickets are not sold at the luncheon. The reservation deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 14.

Save the Date!The Roseburg Area Chamber’s Economic Forecast 2018 program will be Thursday, November 9 from 8:15 a.m. to Noon at Seven Feathers Casino Resort. Mark your calendars now. Tickets will be on sale soon. Look for more information in future “Chamber News” membership emails.

Economic ForEcast 2018

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Secure a 2018 Business After Hours EventThe Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its 2018 Business After Hours dates (by the way, anyone still interested in 2017, the chamber is still accepting applications for November 14).

February 13March 13April 10May 8

June 12 September 11

October 9November 13

Eligible Roseburg Area Chamber m emb e r bus ine s se s i n te re s te d in submit t ing an application to be considered for hosting an after hours event should contact the chamber for criteria information and to request an application.

Chamber holds eight Business After Hours each year and only on the dates provided above. The time for “BAH” is 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $300 and specific criteria must be met for a member to be eligible to host this event. To ensure all qualif ied members that wish to host a Business After Hours have the opportunity to do so, the chamber will not repeat a “BAH” at a business held in recent years.

The chamber ’s 2018 Business After Hours will be booked on a first-come, approved and signed contract basis. For more information or to request an application for a 2018 Af ter Hours event , p lease emai l sales@roseburgareachamber.org or call 541-672-2648, ext. 23.

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message from President / cEo

So many Reasons to vote “no” on county charterby Debbie Fromdahl, President/CEO

As our members are aware, the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce strongly opposes a proposed charter expected to appear on the November 7 ballot. This charter would drastically change Douglas County government, and not in a good way.

Much like initiatives and measures opposed in the past, your chamber will be a resource for information to our businesses and their employees. Check out future “Chamber News” member emails for updates and information to help defeat this proposal.

Here are a few reminders of why the Roseburg Area Chamber opposes the proposed charter:

• county administrator Will make Decisions behind closed Doors An un-elected county administrator will be allowed to make major county decisions behind closed doors out of the public’s view, unlike our current system where our County Commissioners are accountable to the voters who elected them.

• Extreme Environmentalists are behind the new charterExtreme environmentalists are behind the proposed county charter. It is their only way to gain more influence to advance their anti-logging and extreme environmental agenda driven by activist out of Portland.

• Will cost taxpayers over $400,000 in tax revenueThe proposed county charter will cost taxpayers over $400,000 more in tax revenue because of the need to increase the size of county staff to manage county departments and decisions, currently managed by our elected Commissioners.

• sheriff Hanlin’s Hands Would be tied Under Proposed charterThe proposed county charter will significantly reduce the authority of Sheriff Hanlin as he tries to enforce the US Constitution, state and local laws in our county.

• Focus is on roseburg, rural Douglas county communities are Left outThe proposed county charter places most of the focus on Roseburg and ignores the rural parts of Douglas County, especially our coastal communities.

PLEasE join Us in voting “no” on mEasUrE 10-159.

www.RoseburgAreaChamber.org

2017 Board of Directors

EXEcUtivE oFFicERSchairAngela Brown, Southern Oregon Credit

vice chairToby Luther, Lone Rock Timber Company

treasurerRheanna Mosier, Elwood Staffing

SecretaryDebbie Fromdahl, President & CEO

past chairKent Rochester, Big Wrench Media

DiREctoRS

Pete Carhart, Knife River MaterialsDori John, Roseburg Disposal CompanyDiana Knous, Pacific PowerJohn Murphy, Farmers InsuranceAllen Pike, Windmill Inn of RoseburgBarry Robinson, AmeriTitle, Inc.Steve Tavernier, Roseburg Forest ProductsMichael Widmer, Umpqua Bank

cHAmBER StAFF541-672-2648

Debbie FromdahlPresident & CEO

Christina Baughman, ext. 15Administrative Assistant

Deena BeasleyVisitor Center Weekends

Rachael Miller, ext. 24Manager, Destination Marketing/Branding

Marissa Pancho, ext. 22Visitor Services Manager

Chris Yeager, ext. 17Executive Assistant

Carol ZechInformation Specialist

Visitor Center541-672-9731 | 800-440-9584

The chamber is calling on our members to make additional contributions to the Roseburg Area Chamber Political Action Committee (RACPAC) over the next several months. The chamber continues to strengthen business through the PAC. If was formed to support pro-business issues and to oppose those initiatives and measures the chamber believes is harmful to local business. The RACPAC also continues to support business-friendly candidates, endorsed by the chamber board of directors.

Current RACPAC fundraising will go to support pro-business positions during the next three elections in Douglas County. Individuals, businesses or nonprofit organizations can make PAC contributions at any time. Please consider a contribution, joining many local businesses and individuals who have said, “Yes” to the Roseburg Area Chamber PAC.

Purchaser: _______________________ Company Name: _____________________________ Mailing Address: ______________________ City, State, Zip: __________________________

We appreciate advanced payment, but you may pay at the door. An RSVP is a commitment. You will be required to pay for the lunch whether or not you attend.

Member Lunch ____ x $20 = _____ Bill Me Check Enclosed

Member Table (8) ____ x $150 = _____ Bill My Credit Card

Non-Member Lunch ____ x $30 = _____ Visa / MasterCard # ________________________

Expiration Date __________ Verification Code (3-digits from back of card) ______

Presented by

RSVP required by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 14, 2017

Email completed form to roseburg@roseburgareachamber.org or mail form to: Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 1026, Roseburg, OR 97470

September 18, 2017 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Douglas County Fairgrounds

Mem

bers

hip

Mee

ting “State of the City Update”

Sponsored by

Minimum $25 Purchase

Mayor Larry Rich &

City Manager Lance Colley

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RemindeR!Ballots for the election of chamber board members with terms commencing January 1, 2017 are due back to the chamber no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 11. Faxed, photocopied or late ballots will not be accepted.

Thank YouReinvesting Members

Ashley Manor

Centerpointe Property Management

Douglas County Fire District #2

Flury Supply Co., Inc.

Home Insulation Services

Industrial Tire, Inc.

Ireland Brothers

McDonald’s Restaurant/M-D Sanders Restaurants

Megabyte Computer Services & Cyber Café

Occasionally Yours Party Rentals, LLC

InfoStructure

Paul O’Brien Winery

City of Roseburg

Shelby Miguelena Construction Company

Stanley Security Solutions

Terra Firma Foundation Systems

Ticor Title of Oregon

UmpquaNut Farm

United Rental

Wells Fargo Advisors

Got News?

Send Us Your got news?Has your business changed location or contact information? Received a recognition or awards? Celebrating an anniversary? Has your business added new staff? Have employees who have received recognition, awards or specialized training?

These are potentially newsworthy items for the chamber’s Business Perspective “Got News?” an opportunity to share your news with fellow chamber members.

*The Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to edit, verify, determine timeliness and publish on a space available basis.

Find the “Got News?” form online at

www.roseburgareachamber.org or email your information to

sales@roseburgareachamber.org

Bank of the cascadesBank of the Cascades is now officially First Interstate Bank. The acquisition, announced in May, was completed with the merger of the two banks last month.

mcDonald’s RestaurantMcDonald’s locations in Roseburg are now under the new ownership of M-D Sanders Restaurants of Eugene.

Fcc commercial FurnitureCongratulations to FCC Commercial Furniture on celebrating 50 years in business. Established in 1967, the company makes custom furniture for a variety of businesses from coffee shops to well-known chain restaurants.

coastal Farm & RanchKris Riggins has been promoted to Store Manager at Coastal Farm & Ranch store in Roseburg. Also promoted at the Roseburg store was Stephani Snyder to First Assistant Manager and Scott Perkins to Second Assistant Manager.

9/14 2017-18 Project Leadership Roseburg Begins

9/18 Membership Meeting Luncheon

10/10 Business After Hours

10/16 Membership Meeting Luncheon

11/9 Economic Forecast 2018

11/14 Business After Hours

11/20 Membership Meeting Luncheon

11/25 Shop Small Saturday... Yep, we’re going there already!

mark yoUr caLEnDars

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June 2017 June 2016 July 2017 July 2016Total Employment, DC 44,968 42,836 44,659 43,248Total Unemployment, DC 2,366 3,151 2,645 3,143Unemployment Rate 4.7% 6.4% 5.0% 6.6%

City of Roseburg Building Permit Values:Residential $1,244,646 $1,621,697 $902,869 $942,701Commercial/Public $1,794,755 $2,038,238 $1,231.455 $65,000Total $3,039,401 $3,659,935 $2,134,314 $1,007,701

Relocation Requests: 19 12 16 20Lumber Composite Price(per 1000bf) $397 $349 $411 $352Structural Panel Composite Price(per 1000sf) $401 $371 $433 $391

Information compiled from various sources. Some figures may be preliminary estimates.

Economic trends

CHAMBER MEMBERS SHOP & SAVE! members of the

roseburg area chamber of commerce have

the opportunity to be a part of a specials member-to-member

shop chamber and save Program! more than 20

chamber businesses offer discounts to fellow

chamber members.

CHECk Out OuR MEMBER OffERingS On

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Community Cancer CenterGordon Wood Insurance &

Financial Services, Inc.Oregon Pacific Bank

Southern Oregon Credit Service, Inc.

Business perspectives publication Deadline

Business Perspectives is an official publication of the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce

published monthly.

Chamber members are encouraged to submit items for publication. Copy deadline is the 10th of each

month preceding the publication date. Information received after that date will be published subject to

urgency and space availability.

Roseburg Area Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 1026 • 410 SE Spruce

Roseburg, OR 97470Ph: 541-672-2648 • Fax: 541-673-7868

For advertising opportunities contact

541-672-2648, ext. 23 or email sales@roseburgareachamber.org www.RoseburgAreaChamber.org

Business PerspectivesVol. 34 No. 9

Advertising peaks visitor interest and numbersThe momentum of the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce market ing, adver tising and branding campaigns continue to increase interest and draw visitors to the area. Campaigns designed to drive perspective visitors to the Visit Roseburg website have done exactly that— setting record numbers.

Within the first seven months of this year website statistics are already surpassing numbers from 2016. The website has received over 6.5 million hits and has seen almost a 20% increase in the number visitors to the site—all in less than a year.

Comparison of website statistics along with other key matrix from the past several years shows continuous growth. These numbers help measure the successful promotion of Roseburg and the Land of Umpqua by the chamber and have increased the transient lodging taxes (TLT) collected by the city of Roseburg year after year. As a result of the nearly 40% increase in TLT dollars from 2013 to 2016, it is now possible for the chamber to engage in year-round promotional campaigns to drive tourism in Roseburg and throughout Douglas County.

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Show your Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce Discount Card at these participating locations. Discounts good through December 31, 2017.

absolute sound & music (541) 440-9525

25% off on video transfers

alanson randol, DDs

(541) 673-7437 Free new patient exam and x-rays at

first appointment

bailey veterinary clinic

(541) 673-4403 10% off all flea & tick products

best Western Plus - Hartford

Lodge (541) 900-4210

15% off the best available rate

big o tires (541) 672-2848

10% off any purchase.

bluebird Pizza

(541) 229-6433 Free cheese breadsticks or dessert

with purchase of any 12" or 16" pizza.

Express Employment Professionals

(541) 673-5358 Four free hours on first placement

Fisher's Hearth and Home

(541) 672-0306 $25 discount on all gas and pellet

stove cleaning

Hanson jewelers

(541) 673-5254 10% off regular retail price

(Excludes Pandora)

Holiday inn Express

(541) 673-7517 10% off best available rate

joe's towing & recovery

(541) 672-4388 15% off retail towing services

knudtson's jewelers

(541) 672-2617 10% off regular retail price

(Except on consignments)

Long's Flowers (541) 673-0929

10% off any purchase (Excludes wire orders)

Lookingglass brewery

(541) 378-8565 $1 off pints, growler fills, and

apparel

makena beach tan & boutique

(541) 677-7264 one free L1/L2 tan for new clients.

$5 off mystic tan session (Not valid w/other coupons)

north Umpqua outfitters/

swiftwater Park guesthouse (541) 496-3333

10% off lodging or whitewater rafting

northwest Lifestyles

(541) 464-8422 10% off all regular price clothing,

shoes & accessories (Some restrictions apply)

occasionally yours Party rental

(541) 680-0903 10% off rentals

(Excludes linens)

oregon tool & supply

(541) 672-1935 10% off regular priced merchandise

(Excludes services & special orders)

overhead Door company of

roseburg (541) 673-4802

5% off window covering purchases

Pacific air comfort

(541) 672-9510 15% off standard service price for

repairs on heating and cooling equipment

Party time rentals (541) 672-8552

10% off any regular priced merchandise

Umpqua nexus

(541) 671-6907 20% off all website packages

Umpqua sweets & treats

(541) 957-5580 10% discount to chamber members.

Free samples to everyone!

Umpqua valley Fire services

(541) 229-0911 10% off all sales & services; 15% off

all sales & services for chamber members joining in 2017

Wildlife safari

(541) 679-6761 buy one drive-thru ticket and get

one free (Not valid with any other offers)

Wintergreen nursery, Landscaping & Florist

(541) 679-1356 10% off regular merchandise

To receive the discounts listed above, you must present your 2017 Chamber Discount Card. If your business has not received these

cards, please contact: sales@roseburgareachamber.org or call (541) 672-2648 Ext. 23