LEADERSHIP MATTERS A LETTER FROM NEW PRESIDENT & CEO, ELI MATTHEWS
T his is the second time that I have taken over this space, but this is my first experience doing so as the President & CEO of The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County. As someone who has worked within the Chamber for the last eight years, I know firsthand that our mission is and always will be to promote the community and help businesses succeed. I have always thought of the Excellence in Business Awards as one of the best ways The Chamber recognizes the talents and achievements of businesses that went above and beyond. It is always special to be nominated, but it will be an even greater accomplishment after the tumultuous challenges the Rogue Valley has faced. We have seen several examples of company leaders and employees coming to the rescue – lending a helping hand and enriching the lives of their fellow loved ones and members of the community. We are actively prioritizing the health and safety of our members and staff. As the 102nd Annual Awards Dinner is one of our largest gatherings of the year, we have decided to postpone it to December 2nd, 2021. In addition, this year’s Leadership Program will be postponed to April 19, 2022. Uncertainty has been a difficult, all-too-common challenge to face. Through the last year we witnessed individuals that not only progressed in business but also set the example of involvement, care and advocacy. We learned that we could find certainty in the form of coming together to form a stronger community. We will recover, move forward, and prosper together as champions. The Chamber is currently moving forward by hiring Irmes Dagba-Craven as the new Vice President of Communications & Programs. Our extensive search has led us to a professional with the vision and knowledge it takes to strengthen The Chamber’s identity and increase the promotion of activities. We are excited to continue to support, honor and look out for our local businesses, and, as always, we thank you for reading The Business Review .
Eli Matthews President & CEO The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County
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The Business Review | August 2021
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