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THE BUSINESS REVIEW THE CHAMBER OF MEDFORD & JACKSON COUNTY
SEPTEMBER 2022
103 Years of Service to the Business Community
See why now is the best time to become a Chamber Member - pg 6
CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2022 | VOLUME 22 | ISSUE 8
LEADERSHIP MATTERS 4 A Letter from the Editor OREGON UPDATES 6 T he Chamber of Medford & Jackson County Serves, Supports & Represents Local Businesses PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY 8 D iscover How The World’s Top Oars Are Made In The Rogue Valley CREATING A STRONG ECONOMY 12 R ogue Valley Nominated for Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast REPRESENTING BUSINESS ISSUES 16 L egislation to Help Communities Harmed by Wildfire Smoke Receives Hearing in Senate Environment and Public Works Committee 18 O regon the First State To Earn Federal Approval for Medicaid
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Reimbursement of Mobile Crisis Intervention Services 22 O ver $2M in USDA Awards Headed to Oregon’s Specialty Crop Industry 26 O regon Wine Experience ®
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Charitable Wine Event Raises $2.2 Million for Children’s Health Care
LOCAL SPOTLIGHT 28 O ctober Spotlight Galleries and Artists 30 G rants Pass-to-Rogue River Multimodal Plan 34 B anner Bank Hires Misty Winney 34 S taff Highlight: Emily Hunter 39 R ogue Credit Union Kicks Off Rogue “Community” Rally MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
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A monthly online digital publication, The Business Review targets business leaders from the Rogue Valley and beyond. This means that your published articles and advertising message are being seen, read and remembered by those who are seeking your products or services in and around Jackson County and within more than 55 Oregon communities.
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LEADERSHIP MATTERS A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
T his month, we celebrated “Chamber of Commerce Week”, a time when we recognize the important work of Chambers and how they strengthen businesses. At our Chamber, we proudly serve businesses of all sizes — from the solopreneur, to businesses with hundreds of employees. We are passionate about growing local businesses and building a strong community. As we think about honoring local businesses, we are excited for the 2022 Excellence in Business Awards on October 13th at the Rogue Valley Country Club with our Title Sponsor PayneWest Insurance. You may purchase your event tickets on our website. Additionally, the Chamber Leadership program is in full swing. Participants are learning valuable lessons which will benefit their careers, companies and the community. Throughout the year, we have the community at the forefront of our minds. The Chamber is excited for the Heart of the Rogue Festival, where guests will experience the best of the Rogue Valley. This two-day celebration will take place in downtown Medford on October 14-15. The festival is free and will be a gathering of local artists, musicians, makers, growers and much more. The first Chamber Forum 2022-2023 season kicks off Monday, October 17th. It will be from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Rogue Valley Country Club. Avista Utilities is the monthly sponsor and Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians is the season sponsor. Tickets are available on our website. Local businesses are the heart of our community. Whether it is a decades-old mom and pop shop, a new tech startup, local restaurant, or a one-person company, The Chamber supports them. When your businesses succeed, we succeed. And that creates a healthy and thriving community for locals and visitors alike. Yours in success,
Irmes Dagba-Craven Editor in Chief/Vice President of Communications & Programs The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County
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OREGON UPDATES
The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County Serves, Supports & Represents Local Businesses
At The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County, we serve over 1,200 small and large companies. It is our goal to inspire and develop growth in our region by supporting local businesses. “Chamber of Commerce Week” was held in September — a time when we recognize the work of Chambers across the nation and how they help businesses of all sizes. Here in Jackson County, The Chamber serves the local business community by adhering to four strategic objectives:
By living locally and helping businesses succeed, we strengthen our community and work together to build a more prosperous future.
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Who The Chamber Serves The Chamber is a Catalyst, Convener and Champion for all businesses. We help businesses
of all sizes — from solopreneurs to major employers with hundreds of employees.
The Chamber works with a variety of industries. Industries as varied as healthcare and construction, travel and tourism, and education. We support all our community businesses as the economic driver of our region. Benefits of Chamber Membership Everyone at The Chamber is motivated by our desire to help business thrive. If you are a member, you enjoy numerous benefits. With a Chamber membership, you may promote your business through our social platforms and receive referrals from fellow members; attend a variety of networking events; become more active in the business community; represent businesses through political action; and stay informed about what is happening in the community.
As a Chamber member, there are plenty of ways to participate in Chamber activities. The Chamber hosts a variety of programs and events throughout the year, which include but are not limited to Greeters, Forum, Young Professionals Network, and the Leadership Program.
Members could also join one of our action teams and become an advocate for other businesses in the community. Businesses are the foundation of a strong community. Because no matter the size of the business, these companies are owned by our friends, family and neighbors. When we help businesses grow and succeed, we all succeed.
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PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY
Discover How The World’s Top Oars Are Made In The Rogue Valley Written by Emily Hunter, Travel Medford S tanding the challenge of time - and river rapids - Sawyer Paddles & Oars have overcome many roadblocks to become the world-renowned company Unbeknownst to either party, this first partnership was the moment of inception for what would be Sawyer Paddles & Oars unchallenged reign as an industry leader in the niche market of wooden (and composite)
they are today. Discover how these oars have shaped the way modern river travel and water sports - from fishing and boat drifting to canoeing and paddle boarding. Legend has it that Ralph Sawyer never really wanted to get into the oar business in the first place. A renowned Great Lakes marathon canoeist, in 1967, he broke free from Michigan and put thousands of miles between himself and his partners at Sawyer Canoe Company. Ralph was content to run the handcrafted wooden paddle division from Rogue River, Oregon and sink into his newfound love, west coast whitewater. Meanwhile, Willie Illingworth was a Southern Oregonian fervently searching for the perfect drift boat design. Out of a mutual affinity for hand shaping innovative boats and boat components, Willie searched Ralph out and unrelentingly pestered him into fashioning wooden oars for his yet to be manifested dream boat. After all, who better for the job than a pro wooden canoe paddle builder. When Willie began constructing his now signature aluminum, McKenzie style drift boat, Ralph gave in and handcrafted his first set of wooden oars for Willie.
oars (and paddles) for decades to come. According to Jim Bittle, current Willie Boats CEO, one through-line has always remained the same between the companies; a strong ethic toward collaboration with each other and industry wide. Bittle states, “There is power in numbers and partnership. Companies with well-grounded relationships can tackle obstacles and finish strong. Both companies value where we are now and understand how we got here. Over the years, Willie Boats has worked with Sawyer owners Ralph Sawyer, Bruce Bergstrom, Pete Newport and the current leadership team, Zac Kauffman (CEO), Israel Ramirez (Operations Manager), and Shyne Tourville (Production Supervisor) to develop oars that are unrivaled in the industry.”
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It’s hard to know what exactly makes a company stand the test of time. What is in the secret sauce that keeps bringing us back for more? Just like a great oar is only as good as the sum of its parts - a successful, gold-standard brand like Sawyer must be assembled from 24-carat, top-shelf components. Though we want to break down the winning formula piece by piece, pinpointing some flavors in the recipe can be harder than others. Whatever the coveted spice, the industry unanimously agrees that Sawyer is a pillar that upholds the legacy of paddling worldwide. Exactly how they’ve managed to stay such a solid sentinel for over half a century is a compelling mystery infused in every paddle and oar they produce. Our hats are off to Sawyer. Here’s to another 55 plus years. And the rest, as they say, is history. n
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CREATING A STRONG ECONOMY
Rogue Valley Nominated for Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Medford, OR | September 15, 2022 | Press Release
R ogue Valley Vintners Announced Today that Rogue Valley, Southern Oregon has been nominated by the prestigious Wine Enthusiast Magazine for a 2022 Wine Star Award for Wine Region of the Year. Each year, the comprehensive media staff at Wine Enthusiast magazine nominates the most influential members of the alcohol beverage industry for the annual Wine Star Awards. “It is a tremendous honor to have been nominated by the Wine Enthusiast team for this
Rogue Valley Vintners was formed in 2018 through a shared commitment among many of the winegrowers and producers to become the next great wine destination. This goal and the fortitude of the region’s winemakers have persevered through a global pandemic. “We are so thrilled to be considered for this award and its recognition of the hard work and unique qualities our wineries and region’s terroir offer.” said Ross Allen, President of Rogue Valley
Vintners Association, and owner of 2Hawk Vineyard and Winery. “The Wine Region of the Year nomination validates what our wine growers and makers have known for decades. This is a very special region summed up by its boundless diversity. From the multitude of microclimates, vast elevation changes and soil types, the region boasts over 70+ grape varieties grown and bottled in the region. The majority of Rogue Valley wines are produced using sustainable and organic farming and winemaking practices. Most notably of which is RVV member winery Troon Vineyard, located in the Applegate Valley within the Rogue Valley AVA, a 2022 Wine Star Award nominee
prestigious award,” said Gina Bianco, Rogue Valley Vintners’ Executive Director. “We love sharing the beauty of our awe-inspiring landscape and world class wines with visitors to Rogue Valley Wine Country; and we look forward to welcoming new guests to immerse in the diversity of our wine region.” Rogue Valley is being recognized for this award among renowned regions across the globe, including Abruzzo, Italy; Marlboro, New Zealand; San Luis Obispo, California; and Uco Valley, Argentina. In nominating the Rogue Valley, Wine Enthusiast cites, “One of [Rogue Valley], Southern Oregon’s greatest attributes is its wide range of winemaking styles
and grape varieties, thanks to a mild climate with ample sunshine and a diversity of soil types and elevations. An ever-improving infrastructure of hotels and restaurants is spreading throughout the region that remains largely free of crowds and traffic. Add in jaw-dropping scenic beauty as well as [world famous] cultural attractions...is quickly becoming a must-visit for any traveler.
for American Winery of the Year for their leadership in and promotion of organic, biodynamic and regenerative farming practices around the world. Wine Enthusiast will announce the Wine Star Award winners on Thursday, November 3, 2022. n
About Rogue Valley Vintners Rogue Valley Vintners is a non-profit organization made up of wine producers, growers, and community partners with a shared mission to promote the awe-inspiring beauty and unparalleled year-round outdoor recreation of Rogue Valley Wine Country, where visitors can immerse in our unique culture, our sustainably farmed lands, and the diverse grape varieties it produces. Learn about Rogue Valley wine and events at RogueValleyWineCountry.com. To learn more about RVV or to join, contact us at hello@rvv.wine or visit us at www.rvv.wine.
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COMMUNITY is our Middle Name
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REPRESENTING BUSINESS ISSUES
Legislation to Help Communities Harmed by Wildfire Smoke Receives Hearing in Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Washington, D.C. | September 2022 | Press Release A s wildfire smoke continues to fuel air quality issues in many parts of the State, two bills written by Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley to take on the wildfire
• Support efforts by state and local government to communicate public health information regarding wildfire smoke. • Provide funding to make infrastructure upgrades to public buildings to filter out wildfire smoke. • Provide funding to purchase and store personal protective equipment. • Provide funding to private entities with financial need to acquire protective gear and carry out other measures to mitigate smoke. Merkley’s Smoke Planning and Research Act of 2021 would provide federal funding to help communities research, develop, and implement plans to help mitigate smoke by: • Establishing four Centers of Excellence at institutions of higher education to ensure that research is responsive to the challenges that people face on the ground. • Authorizing $20 million in research funding through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study the public health impacts of wildfire smoke and effective responses. • Creating a grant program at EPA to help local communities plan and respond to wildfire smoke. n
smoke crisis—S. 2661, the Smoke-Ready Communities Act of 2021 and S. 2421, the Smoke Planning and Research Act of 2021—received a hearing in the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee today. “When the 2020 Labor Day fires broke out, I drove over 600 miles across Oregon and never once was able to escape the thick layer of smoke that blanketed the state,” said Merkley, who serves as a member of the EPW Committee. “Last year, the Bootleg Fire burned out of control—destroying homes, businesses, and farms, forcing thousands of Oregonians to evacuate, and sent plumes of smoke into the air so big they were visible from outer space. I’m fully committed to doing everything I can to lead and support critical legislation and secure federal resources needed to both address the root causes of these fires and do a better job at managing and mitigating the effects of smoke on our communities. I won’t stop fighting to ensure Oregonians have the resources and support to cope with, and recover from, increasingly extreme hot weather conditions and the dangerous smoke these wildfires produce.” Senator Merkley’s Smoke-Ready Communities Act of 2021 would make grants to states to make necessary air quality upgrades more accessible and help local communities invest in protecting public health from wildfire smoke. The legislation would:
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REPRESENTING BUSINESS ISSUES
CAHOOTS emergency medical technician Summer Johnson, left, and crisis worker Amy May stop by Monroe Park in Eugene at the end of their 12-hour shift. The Eugene-based mobile crisis intervention program of White Bird Clinic has become a nationwide model as cities search for ways to handle calls for service without involving the police.
Oregon the First State To Earn Federal Approval for Medicaid Reimbursement of Mobile Crisis Intervention Services Senator: Today’s announcement marks a major milestone for Oregon and the entire country on the groundbreaking path pioneered by Eugene’s CAHOOTS program to address mental health crisis with trained responders instead of law enforcement.
Washington, D.C. | September 2022 | Press Release U .S. Senator Ron Wyden today announced that Oregon is the first state to earn federal approval for Medicaid reimbursement of community- based mobile crisis intervention services that help people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.
The approval by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of Oregon’s Medicaid state plan amendment to provide qualifying mobile crisis intervention services is the first since the American Rescue Plan became law last year.
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And this approach reworking law enforcement by sending trained mental health responders to a mental health crisis instead
Wyden said today’s CMS announcement means Oregon is the first of the 20 states that received those planning grants to qualify for a higher federal Medicaid match of 85 percent for the next three years to reimburse mobile crisis services delivered to Medicaid beneficiaries. “That stepped-up federal investment makes it much easier and cost-effective or local communities to build CAHOOTS- like programs tailored to their needs,” he said. “And I’m going to keep working with the state and the federal government to ensure Oregon cities and counties interested in this fresh approach to crisis response continue to get the resources they need.” n Advertise your business in The Business Review Contact us for a list of advertising and sponsorship opportunities. 541.779.4847 Business@MedfordChamber.com
of police marks another key step in Wyden’s work to extend the successful mobile crisis intervention model pioneered in Eugene -- with the CAHOOTS program operated by the White Bird Clinic -- throughout Oregon and the country. “This great news for Oregon clearly demonstrates how our state continues to lead the nation when it comes to reimag- ining a more humane and effective response for people in a mental health crisis,” said Wyden, Chair of the Senate Finance Committee. “In the true spirit of the “Oregon Way” focusing on smart solutions, CAHOOTS has long proven a success at de-escalating these crises by getting people the mental health help they need without involving law enforcement.” “I worked to get federal resources in the American Rescue Plan so state Medicaid agencies like Oregon’s could secure planning grants that put them in position for major milestones like today’s that advance on the groundbreaking path pioneered in Eugene,” Wyden said.
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ROGUE DISPOSAL & RECYCLING has been an integral part of the community since 1938. And while you may know us best as the big red trash and recycling trucks at your curb each week, that’s only part of our story. We’re also committed to the environment, with multiple initiatives designed to protect this beautiful area we call home. From converting our fleet to run on cleaner-burning Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and using solar panels to power the Transfer Station to turning the yard debris we collect into Rogue Compost, community stewardship is central to everything we do.
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REPRESENTING BUSINESS ISSUES
Over $2M in USDA Awards Headed to Oregon’s Specialty Crop Industry Washington, D.C. | September 2022 | Press Release W ashington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced a total of $2,098,097.03 from the U.S. Department of “Oregon’s farmers grow world-renowned crops, and this federal investment helps elevate that bounty of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and more to even higher levels of success,” Wyden said. “I’m glad our state has earned these grants that support agriculture continuing to generate
Agriculture in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) awards to Oregon Department of Agriculture for 16 different projects. The SCBGP funding is intended to support farmers growing specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops. USDA’s support works to strengthen U.S. specialty crop production and markets, ensuring an abundant, affordable supply of highly nutritious fruits, vegetables, and other specialty crops—vital to the health and well- being of all Americans. “Agriculture is deeply ingrained into Oregon’s economy, and our diverse landscape allows our farmers to grow many unique crops better than anyone else in the world,” said Merkley. “This funding will help support and promote our fantastic specialty crop products here in Oregon and beyond. I won’t stop fighting to ensure the state’s world- class agriculture sector has what it needs to continue to grow and thrive.”
“This funding will help support and promote our fantastic specialty crop products here in Oregon
and beyond.” - Senator Ron Wyden
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■ $169,124 to Expanding and Developing BIPOC Specialty Crop Farm Business and Markets ■ $167,135.86 for Grant Administration ■ $166,664 to Developing and Integrated Pest Management Program for Spotted Wing Drosophila ■ $161,539 to Viable Solutions for Symphylans in Specialty Crops – Alternatives to Chlorpyrifos ■ $110,000 to Establish, Maintain FPA-FF Area for Milton- Freewater ■ $109,333 to Overcoming Barriers to Crop Use in Hazelnut Production ■ $90,280 to Farm to Families: Expanding the Market for Specialty-Crop Farmers ■ $86,299 to Enhancing the Safety of Oregon Specialty Crops ■ $54,479 to Family Nurturing Center-Growers’ Cooperative Family Food Education Site ■ $44,743 to Before Harvest – Behind the Scenes of Oregon’s Specialty Crops ■ $53,228 to Fertility, Population Dynamics, and Pollinator Attractiveness of Standard and “Sterile” Butterfly Bush to Inform Regulation
jobs throughout Oregon while producing nutritious and tasty food. And I’ll keep battling to secure similar federal resources that provide opportunities for state farmers to do what they do best – grow quality crops.” These SCBGP awards will be used to fund projects that support the specialty crop industry by enhancing food safety, investing in specialty crop research, including research to focus on conservation and environmental outcomes, developing new and improved seed varieties and specialty crops and improving strategies for pest and disease control. A list of funded Oregon Department of Agriculture projects can be found below: ■ $175,000 to Oregon Blueberry Export Expansion to Southeast Asia ■ $174,998 to Cultivating Seed Starting Champions! Driving Sales of 50 Specialty Crops ■ $174,997 to Certifying Oregon Wine Grapes as Bee Friendly ■ $174,094 to Oregon Craft Cider Market Development via National Cider Conference ■ $173,363 to Collaborative Market Development for Climate Resilient Vegetables in Oregon The Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) does more than fly people from place to place; MFR is a prime location for transporting cargo as well. Airport Director Jerry Brienza stated, “MFR’s location proximate to the interstate and rail lines makes it an ideal hub for our shipping partners. Additionally, Medford is the largest city centrally located between Sacramento, CA and Portland, OR, and MFR’s air freight operations serve all of Southern Oregon, Northern California, and the respective West Coastlines.” In 2021, air cargo at MFR totaled more than 9,303,300 tons. MFR hasn’t seen a number like this since 2000 when the year closed out with 9,492,401 tons. Air Freight Growth at MFR the Highest in Over a Decade!
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Oregon Wine Experience ® Charitable Wine Event Raises $2.2 Million for Children’s Health Care 2022 event breaks fundraising record, hosted at a new location Medford, OR | Aug. 29, 2022 | Press Release T he 2022 Oregon Wine Experience® took place at a new venue, Stage Pass, after two years in an all-virtual format. This year, 3,000 guests gathered and raised success,” said Andrea Reeder, vice president and executive director of Asante Foundation. We couldn’t have this event without the Oregon wine community—more than 100 wineries contributed to Oregon Wine Experience this year. Thank you.”
$2.2 million for children’s health care. For the first time, the charitable wine event broke the $2 million fundraising threshold, attracting thousands to celebrate the very best of Oregon, and help enhance health care in Southern Oregon and Northern California through Asante Foundation. “We’re so grateful for our sponsors, participating wineries, culinary partners and volunteers who make this event a
The five-day event boasted unique tasting opportunities with award-winning Oregon wines and custom cuvées, as well as multiple auctions, under a 38,000 square-foot tent amongst the vines:
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Medal Celebration This livestream event unveiled the Oregon Wine Competition® medal winners. The Medal Celebration saluted the 207 wines that went home with a medal— Silver, Gold, Double Gold, Best of Class or Best of Show. This year’s Best of Show honorees include: • Specialty: 2021 Erath Pinot Noir Rosé (Oregon AVA) • White: 2021 King Estate Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley AVA) • Red: 2019 Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley AVA) Collectors’ Tasting A new addition to the event series, this elevated, invitation- only occasion provided guests the exclusive, early opportunity to taste the wines of the 2022 Founders’ Barrel Auction. Mobile bidding opened at the start of the event for all to participate.
Founders’ Barrel Auction Featuring winemakers and their exclusive creations from all corners of the state, attendees continued bidding for a chance to win these special cases. The auction featured more than 50 lots from 27 wineries. Miracle Auction & Salmon Bake During an opulent salmon dinner, the program showcased the story of a pediatric patient, Miles, and the vast impact that Oregon Wine Experience guests have on children’s health care. The master of ceremonies and auctioneer executed a record-breaking live auction and Paddle Raise. Grand Tasting The largest event of the week, attendees got to taste Oregon’s award-winning wines complemented by culinary pairings from restaurateurs. The 2023 event dates will be available soon. For more information, please visit theoregonwineexperience.com or call (541) 789-5025. n
About Oregon Wine Experience® Since its inception in 2015, Oregon Wine Experience® (OWE) has raised more than $10.4 million, benefiting Children’s Miracle Network and other health care programs funded by Asante Foundation. Asante is a local, community-owned and governed not-for-profit organization with nearly 6,000 employees who provide medical care to nearly 600,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. The multi-day wine and culinary event celebrates the very best of Oregon. For more information visit: theoregonwineexperience.com. About Asante Foundation For more than 60 years, philanthropy has helped Asante provide and enhance health care for communities throughout Southern Oregon and Northern California. Asante Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Asante, a local, community-owned and governed not-for-profit health system, is an integral partner in Asante’s vision to be your trusted health partner for life – every person, every time. Asante Foundation launched AsanteForward, the most significant campaign effort in our history, to transform the quality and scope of health care available in Asante’s nine-county region, with a goal of at least $50 million. This campaign is the largest philanthropic endeavor ever attempted in this area. At the core of AsanteForward are six specific initiatives including behavioral health, cancer care, expanded emergency services, Age-Friendly care and a new patient pavilion to house several areas of care including a new women’s and children’s hospital-within-a-hospital, cardiac care, critical care and advanced surgical services. To learn more, please visit asantefoundation.org.
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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
October Spotlight Galleries and Artists First Friday Art Walk: October 7, 2022, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ashland Art Works John Weston and Claudia Law
This month’s exhibition at Ashland Art Works includes woodworks by John Weston and mixed media textiles by Claudia Law. Combining form with function, John highlights the natural beauty that is found in selected pieces of wood that are native to Oregon. Alternatively, Claudia uses fibers, paints, and thread sketching to create texturally rich and colorful quilts that feature themes of nature. Hours:
Thursday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Address and Contact Information: 291 Oak Street, Ashland, OR 97520 541-488-4735 www.ashlandartworksgalleries.wordpress.com
Image Credit: Claudia Law, Soft Sound, Textiles
Schneider Museum of Art Mel Prest: The Golden Hour
Currently featured at the Schneider Museum of Art are paintings by Mel Prest. Inspired by nature, which is always changing, Mel observes the magic of fleeting color phenomena like mirages, rainbows, and the movement of the sky and ocean. Color is something that she feels rather than observing and recording precisely. It’s important to her as it transmits sensations. Mel wants her colors to taste like a flavor, to feel like a touch, or waft like a scent. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Address and Contact Information: 555 Indiana Street, Ashland, OR 97520 541-552-6245 • www.sma.sou.edu
Image Credit: Mel Prest, Burst, Acrylic
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Art & Soul Ashland The Unaltered Image with Tom Glassman This month’s exhibition at Art & Soul Ashland includes photography by Tom Glassman. Composed in camera with no post processing involved other than initial color correction, Tom’s compositions are achieved without cropping and most of the techniques that are associated with today’s digital darkroom. As a result, his photos rely on meticulous exposure and framing, choice of subject matter, and the narrative that comes from direct observation. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Image Credit: Tom Glassman, Ashland Mural, Photography
Address and Contact Information: 247 East Main Street Street, Ashland, OR 97520 541-880-4100 • artandsoulashland.com
Hanson Howard Gallery Paintings by Tom Hausken Currently featured at Hanson Howard Gallery are paintings by Tom Hausken. Using a variety of materials including traditional oils, industrial coatings, graphite, paper, and canvas, the process of applying pigments to various substrates is of great interest to Tom. While the forms and colors are abstracts of the landscape that he lives in, Tom avoids including details that would imply a specific place. Instead, he portrays a sense of it.
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Address and Contact Information: 89 Oak Street, Ashland, OR 97520 541-488-2562 • www.hansonhowardgallery.com
Image Credit: Tom Hausken, I Think I’ll Head Home, Mixed Media
Other First Friday Art Walk Participants
Gambrel Gallery Gambrel Gallery is a space for contemporary artists to share their work and engage with the community. John Pugh Studio John Pugh Studio is the working space of muralist and artist, John Pugh. Oak Leaf Studio Oak Leaf Studio is the working space of painter and illustrator, Leif Trygg. Studio 151 Studio 151 is the working space of sculptor and mixed media artist, Elizabeth York. The Old Red Barn The Old Red Barn is the working space of mixed media artist, Margie Mee. n
American Trails Gallery American Trails Gallery features arts and crafts of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. Creekside Pizza Creekside Pizza features diverse artwork made by locally renowned artists. Fiber Arts Collective Fiber Arts Collective is a space where fiber artists come together to collaborate, work, teach, and sell their work. Gallerie Karon Gallerie Karon features artwork and photography along with antiques, artifacts, and jewelry.
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Grants Pass-to-Rogue River Multimodal Plan Grants Pass | September 2022 | Press Release T he Grants Pass-to-Rogue River Multimodal Plan (Plan) will identify a continuous six (6) mile multi- use trail extending from the City of Grants Pass east to
county border between Josephine and Jackson serving as the dividing line between the two segments. The Plan is broken into two phases: Phase 1 of the Plan will identify the proposed route for the multi-use trail (e.g. Foothill Boulevard, OR 99, etc.), and will be the one that is safest, most convenient, and most conducive to commuting and recreation. Phase 2 of the Plan will refine the proposed route by capitalizing on the aesthetic resources in the area, identifying access points, identifying preferred alignments, developing solutions to railway conflicts (if any), establishing standards, providing preliminary cost estimates, and identifying potential funding sources. n
the City of Rogue River. It will connect to the existing section of Rogue River Greenway in Jackson County which in turn will connect to the Bear Creek Greenway in Jackson County. The future multi-use trail will provide recreational opportu- nities for local residents and tourists. It will also act as an al- ternative to automobile travel between those communities. The study area for the Plan includes a corridor between Oregon 99 and Interstate 5, extending from Tom Pearce Park in Grants Pass in the west to the Depot Street Bridge Portal in Rogue River in the east. The study area is further divided into a west segment and east segment, with the
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Banner Bank Hires Misty Winney Medford, Oregon | September 2022 | Press Release M isty Winney has joined Banner Bank as a Mortgage Loan Officer serving Medford and the Southern Oregon region. Winney has worked in the banking industry for more than 10 years and has 20 years of experience working in client relations and customer service. She is active in her community volunteering as a 4H club leader in her local chapter. Misty can be reached at (541) 951-4885 or at Misty.Winney@bannerbank.com. n
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Rogue Credit Union Kicks Off Rogue “Community” Rally Medford, Oregon | September 2022 | Press Release R ogue Credit Union is known for their commitment to the community, and this year Rogue is taking volunteer efforts to new heights with their Rogue values. “Supporting our community has been a focus for us since our foundation, and we’re always looking for new ways to give back. This “Community” Rally is an exciting opportunity for our entire team to come together at once
“Community” Rally. Over the next month, 600+ Rogue team members will be volunteering over 1,200 hours at organized “Community” Rally events across the regions they serve. Volunteer activities will include park clean-ups, grounds keeping, painting and repairs, and more for over 20 local non-profits organizations. Organizations range from CASA and various schools to ACCESS, food banks and United Way. Each branch and department will be volunteering as a team, creating unique team-building opportunities across the credit union. Rogue Credit Union’s President/CEO Matt Stephenson says community involvement is one of Rogue’s guiding
and make a big impact in just a few short weeks.” This coming weekend, Rogue team members will be volunteering at the following locations: In 2021, Rogue Credit Union team members volunteered over 5,000 hours across Rogue’s local communities. One of Rogue’s guiding values is “community involvement is imperative,” and the credit union believes that Rogue’s success is measured by the positive difference they make for members and the community. So far in 2022, team members have volunteered over 4,300 hours. n
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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY RENEWING MEMBERS THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Rogue Valley Sewer Services Member since 1973 541-779-4144 Double D Electric Member since 1987 541-664-5483 E.N. Lippert and Sons, Inc. Member since 2014 541-776-0083 Mustard Press Member since 1994 541-773-2939 Youth 71Five Ministries Member since 2017 541-779-3275 The Salvation Army - Jackson County Administration Member since 2019 541-773-6965 Seven Feathers Casino Resort Member since 1997 800-548-8461 SoHumane Member since 2015 541-779-3215 The Human Bean Inc. Member since 2001 541-608-0564 Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity Member since 2001
Rogue Creamery Member since 2003 541-665-1155 PacificSource Health Plans Member since 2004 541-858-0381 Tekmanagement, Inc. Member since 2007 541-779-4777 Dick’s Wrecker Service Member since 2005 541-772-4040 Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Member since 2006 541-672-9405 Parr Lumber Member since 2021 541-734-7277 Global Cache’, Inc Member since 2007 541-899-4800 Real Deals on Home Decor Member since 2019 458-226-2627 Rogue Valley Zipline Adventure
Common Block Brewing Co. Member since 2017 541-326-2277 Team Senior Referral Services Inc. Member since 2021 541-415-1288 Linde Electronic Gases and Specialty Products Member since 2017 541-830-5300 Medford Safe & Lock Member since 2018 541-414-7553 Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church, OCA (Orthodox Church in America) Member since 2019 541-690-8822 Wenspok Resources LLC Wendy’s DBA Member since 2019 541-779-2925 The Caputo Group Member since 2019 503-493-3647 MCA Wood Products Member since 2019 541-816-4008 Party Place Member since 2020 541-776-7729 HRL Brewery & Pubbery Member since 2021 541-499-6373 Dirty Deeds Booking Agency Member since 2021 503-694-9380
Member since 2011 541-821-ZIPN (9476) AdGorilla, LLC Member since 2011 541-821-8767 A-One Exterminators Member since 2014 541-779-5208
541-779-1983 CSL Plasma Member since 2002 541-776-9926 Kids Unlimited Member since 2002 541-774-3900
The Urban Cork Member since 2016 541-779-1788
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West Coast Golf Academy Member since 2022 (971) 285-6600 Rogue Cleaning Member since 2022 (209) 737-3699 Rise and Thrive Mobile IV, LLC Member since 2022 (541) 832-4771 Network In Action Oregon Member since 2022 (541) 660-3339 H&P Benefits Member since 2022 (541) 779-5881
Holistic Path for Wellness Member since 2022 (541) 414-0503 Stand On Your Ground A Clean One Member since 2022 Puffed Perfection Member since 2022 (541) 941-8085 Ashland Living / Best Version Media Member since 2022 (541) 414-5495 LegalShield - David Samples Member since 2022 (541) 292-1625
Ausland Group Member since 2022 (541) 476-3788 Girl Scouts of Oregon and SW Washington Member since 2022 (503) 977-6800
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101.9 LITE FM 1438 Rossanley Dr. Medford, OR 97501 541-779-1550 www.litefm1019.com
Ad Venture Productions, LLC DBA Talk of The Town 240 Oakway Center Eugene, OR 97401 541-335-1912 www.TheTalkOfTheTown.net ADVERTISING - DIRECTORIES/GUIDES Addictions Recovery Center 1003 E. Main St., Suite 104 Medford, OR 97504 541-779-1282 www.addictionsrecovery.org HEALTH CARE CLINICS AddLife 205 North Phoenix Road, Suite D-1 Phoenix, OR 97535 541-897-4442 www.addlife.com PLANTS - INTERIOR MAINTENANCE AdGorilla, LLC 475 Scenic Drive Ashland, OR 97520 541-821-8767 www.adgorilla.com ADVERTISING - TELEVISION Admire Aesthetics 1910 E. Barnett Rd. Ste. 101 Medford, OR 97504 541-210-8806 www.admireaesthetics.com COSMETIC SURGERY Adorn Waxing + Skincare Studio 675 Medford Center Medford, OR 97504 541-414-4130 www.adornwaxandskin.com SKIN CARE Adrien King Photography 735 Alder St. Medford, OR 97501 618-816-2146 www.kadrien.com PHOTOGRAPHY - COMMERCIAL Adroit Construction Company, Inc. 185 Mistletoe Ashland, OR 97520 541-482-4098 www.adroitbuilt.com CONTRACTORS - GENERAL Advanced Air & Metal, Inc. www.advancedairandmetal.com Advantage Plumbing LLC 4780 Fern Valley Road Medford, OR 97504 541-621-9232 PLUMBING & DRAIN SERVICES Aeropostale 1600 N. Riverside #1037 Medford, OR 97501 541-776-9829 www.aeropostale.com RETAIL 695 E Vilas Rd. Ste.# 101 Central Point, OR 97502 541-772-6866
Affordable Dentures and Implants 920 Biddle Rd Medford, OR 97504 541-622-0403 www.affordabledentures.com DENTAL AFLAC -Regional Office of Medford 201 W. Main St Suite 4-A Medford, OR 97501 541-944-5016 https://www.aflac.com/agents/ noah_bailey.aspx INSURANCE AG Auto and Repair 4523 Table Rock Rd. Central Point, OR 97502 (541) 690-6727 AUTO - REPAIR & SERVICE AG47 dba Silver Tap LLC 725 N 5th St. Jacksonville, OR 97530 801-380-8750 www.explore.media MARKETING - INTERNET Airport Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac 3001 Biddle Rd. Medford, OR 97504 541-770-1300 www.airportchevy.com AUTO -TRUCK DEALERS Alan Galedrige Electric 4333 Grant Road Central Point, OR 97502 541-292-3499 ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS Alaska Airlines 1000 Terminal Loop Pkwy STE 102 Medford, OR 97504 800-547-9308 www.horizonair.com AIRLINES - COMMERCIAL All American Ice Cream 1600 N. Riverside #2076 Medford, OR 97501 541-779-1238 www.allamericanrestaurants.com ICE CREAM & FROZEN YOGURT All Phase Weatherization & Construction, LLC PO Box 966 Eagle Point, OR 97524 541-826-9600 www.allphasewx.com
Allied Health Services Medford 777 Murphy Rd. Medford, OR 97504 541-772-2763 www.medfordctc.com HEALTH CARE CLINICS All-Pro Fleet Services 147 Trout Way White City, OR 97503 541-826-0545 http://www.allprofleetservices.com FLEET SERVICES All-Ways Trucking, Inc. 3639 Aviation Way Medford, OR 97504 541-608-6514 www.allways.com TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Allwell Acupressure Massage 1600 N. Riverside Ave. Medford, OR 97501 626-757-5294 www.roguevalleymall.com/stores/ allwell-acupressure-massage/?lo- cation=s2111 MASSAGE Alpacas at Lone Ranch 13856 Weowna Wy. White City, OR 97503 541-821-8071 www.alpacasontheweb.com ALPACA RANCH Alpha Heating & Air 907 Lawnsdale Rd. Medford, OR 97504 541-770-2723 www.alphaheatingandair.com HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Alpha-Lit Medford, LLC 3125 Dark Hollow Rd Medford, OR 97501 541-357-6688 www.alphalitletters.com PARTY SUPPLIES Amanda L. McCarty Mobile Notary , OR 541-821-6742 https://almmobilenotary.wixsite. com/website NOTARIES American Eagle Outfitters 1600 N. Riverside #1039 Medford, OR 97501 541-245-3330 www.ae.com RETAIL - CLOTHES - MENS & WOMENS Amy’s Kitchen 441 West Antelope Road White City, OR 97503 541-831-3252 www.amys.com
RADIO STATIONS 105.1 The Wolf
1438 Rossanley Dr. Medford, OR 97501 541-779-1550 www.thewolf1051.com RADIO STATIONS 2Hawk Vineyard & Winery 2335 N. Phoenix Rd. Medford, OR 97504 541-779-WINE (9463) www.2hawk.wine WINERIES 4 Daughters Irish Pub 126 W Main St. Medford, OR 97501 541-779-4455 www.4daughtersirishpub.com RESTAURANTS 5:00 Marketing 228 E. Main Street, Ste. E Medford, OR 97501 541-816-4605 www.getfivenow.com ADVERTISING AGENCIES 880 KCMX NEWS RADIO
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RADIO STATIONS 93.7 NOW FM
1438 Rossanley Dr Medford, OR 97501 www.937nowfm.com RADIO STATIONS 95.7 KBOY
1438 Rossanley Dr. Medford, OR 97501 541-779-1550 www.957kboy.com RADIO STATIONS A Q Custom Cabinetry and Woodwork 201 Bateman Unit 19 Central Point, OR 97502 541-218-4307 aqcustomcabinetry.com WOODWORKING - CUSTOM ACCESS 3630 Aviation Wy. Medford, OR 97504 541-779-6691 www.accesshelps.org NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ACME Suites 132 W Main St , Suite 202 Medford, OR 97501 541-776-2263 www.acmesuites.com CORPORATE & EXTENDED STAY HOUSING
WEATHERIZATION AllCare Health 1701 N.E. 7th St. Grants Pass, OR 97526 541-471-4106 www.allcarehealth.com HEALTH PLANS & INSURANCE Allegiant Air 8360 S. Durango Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-505-8888 www.allegiantair.com AIRLINES - COMMERCIAL
FOOD MANUFACTURER Anchor Valley Wine 150 S. Oregon Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-702-2355 www.anchorvalleywine.com WINERIES
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