LEADERSHIP MATTERS A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
A fter some surprising — and desirable! — late-season rain, summer has officially arrived in the Rogue Valley. That’s when our beautiful outdoor assets beckon people to explore our amazing region. And with so many businesses offering unique adventures and experiences, there’s no shortage of things to do this summer. But a thriving community is built on a foundation of strong leaders. Professional, approachable and authentic leaders are the heart and soul of strong communities. That is why we are excited for the Chamber Leadership Program to begin. The program includes tours, demonstrations, lectures, briefings, and personal development training. Participants will take these important lessons back into their companies and out into the community. On June 23rd, The Chamber and Travel Medford held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new visitors center located in The Chamber building in downtown Medford. New life has been breathed into the building with fresh paint, new floors, cozy seating, swag branded with Medford’s “Heart of the Rogue” tagline, and much more. The remodel is the culmination of months of hard work among the staff and numerous community partners, and marks the beginning of a new phase for Medford and the Rogue Valley. The Young Professionals Network held two more successful events in June and July, at Hummingbird Estate and 4 Daughters Irish Pub. The next event will be August 11th on the upstairs deck of the Lithia building in downtown Medford. Tickets are $10 and include a drink and light food. You may register online. We also had our penultimate Forum in June. It focused on two important topics for Jackson County — the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and the state of emergency related to illegal marijuana grows. The Chamber’s final Forum of the season was on July 11th. The City of Medford gave their annual “State of the City” address, describing many current and future initiatives happening in the community. We are also thrilled to announce that the 2022 Excellence in Business Awards will be held on October 13th. Nominations opened in July, and we hope you will support the people and businesses in our community which have had a profound impact. With summer in full swing, it is the perfect time to explore the Rogue Valley and its unique businesses. You will find everything from local farms, to rafting companies, zipline adventures, wineries, restaurants, new toy stores (for the little explorers), and much more. Small businesses are the heartbeat of the Rogue Valley and provide many offerings to discover throughout the summer and all year long.
Sincerely,
Irmes Dagba-Craven Editor in Chief/Vice President of Communications & Programs The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County
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The Business Review | July 2022
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