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City Breaks Ground on The Rogue Credit Union Community Complex Medford, OR | September 2021 | Press Release T he City of Medford was excited as it broke ground for its 90,000 square foot event and aquatics center on Friday, September 10, 2021. Slated to open in early 2023, the new $60-million indoor facility will offer both leisure and competitive activities. The Rogue Credit Union Community Complex will boast competition and recreation pools, water park, meeting space, and room for eight basketball courts and any variation for volleyball, pickleball, wrestling, cheer and dance competitions, and more. The site will also feature food trucks, concessions and an information center to accommodate visitors and locals, alike. The Chamber of Medford/Jackson County and Travel Medford were strong proponents of the community complex and helped lead promotional efforts to get an additional 2% tourism lodging tax passed through Medford voters in May 2020 to fund the project. Rogue Credit Union
secured naming rights for 10 years with the City through a $2-million contribution. “We’re thrilled to be a part of such an amazing asset for our community and tourism,” says Eli Matthews, CEO of the Chamber of Medford/Jackson County. “This is a huge win for our region and will help inject millions of dollars into our community.” To learn more and follow the progress of the Community Complex, visit Rogue Credit Union Community Complex City of Medford (medfordoregon.gov). n
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September 2021 | The Business Review
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