LEADERSHIP MATTERS A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
A s we enter the last quarter of 2021, there are many interesting things coming up. I was excited to be involved in my first Chamber Forum, which was held over Zoom on October 18, 2021 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. The Chamber wanted to start the new Forum season by addressing some of the community’s most concerning issues. We invited Congressman Cliff Bentz, a third generation Oregonian, to be our first keynote speaker for the kick-off. He provided an update on what is happening in Washington, D.C., discussed his work on the Natural Resources Water Subcommittee, and also his efforts to address forestry issues. Congressman Bentz also shared details about his own history and life in Oregon. He discussed why he wanted to run for office, and how his past experiences helped shape that decision. Additionally, the congressman explained how he envisions the future for Medford and the local business community. After an intense couple of years — which have included economic distress from the pandemic, drought, irrigation problems and wildfires — Oregonians are looking to our leaders to step up and act. They want plans to be made, and then properly executed to help build a stronger and more secure Oregon. We thank you all for attending the October Forum, and seize the opportunity to learn more about how what’s happening on the national level is impacting our state. The Chamber Forum series will last ten months, from October 2021 to July 2022. Our season sponsor is the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, and the October event was hosted by Rogue Credit Union. I look forward to the next event with our monthly sponsor Avista Utilities. See you all very soon!
Irmes Dagba-Craven Editor in Chief/Vice President of Communications & Programs The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County
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The Business Review | October 2021
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