The Business Review November 2022

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.


Leadership Matters
4

A Letter from the Editor
4

Chamber Updates
6

The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County Serves, Supports & Represents Local Businesses
6

The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County:
8

A Catalyst, Convener, and Champion
8

Why Shop Small for the Holidays?
10

Discussing Tools for Courageous Leadership at The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County Forum
12

Oregon Updates
14

After Nearly 150 Days, Fire Season Ends on the ODF Southwest Oregon District
14

Promoting the Community
16

Discover World-Class Dark Skies at Crater Lake
16

Representing Business Issues
18

More than $43 Million in Additional FEMA Funds to Oregon for 2020 Fire Recovery Efforts
18

Over $1.5 Million in Federal Grants for Habitat Conservation in Oregon
20

Over $5.5 Million Headed to Oregon Schools for Transportation Programs
24

Over $35.5 Million For High-Speed Broadband Headed to Oregon
26

$1.49 Million Coming to Oregon for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
28

Local Spotlight
30

Mt. Ashland Association Names Andrew Gast As New General Manager
30

Set Sail to Sea of Lights at the Oregon Coast Aquarium
34

Restrictions on Industrial Slash Burning Lifted, Expect Additional Burns During Cool, Wet Weather
37

Staff Highlight: Shelly Wager
37

Annual Wreath Making Event at SOHS’s Hanley Farm, November 26
38

TouchPoint Networks Provides Comprehensive Incident Response, Disaster Recovery Plans to Customers
40

RENEWING & NEW MEMBERS
42

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