MEDCOC BR August 2023 FINAL

CONTENTS August 2023 | VOLUME 24 | ISSUE 1

Promote. Promoting the community. Create. Creating a strong local economy. Connect. Providing networking opportunities. Represent. Representing business issues. Our Strategic Objectives

LEADERSHIP MATTERS 4 A Letter from the President CHAMBER UPDATES 8 The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County Serves, Supports & Represents Local Businesses PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY 12 Heart of the Rogue Festival OREGON UPDATES 20 Governor Kotek Calls on Oregonians to Serve on New Boards and Commissions LOCAL SPOTLIGHT 26 Celebrating KOBI-TV/ NBC5’s 70th Anniversary 30 “Comedy on the Rogue”

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Meet the Editorial Staff

Eli Matthews President & CEO eli@medfordchamber.com 541-608-8526

Emily Hunter Vice President, Communications & Programs emily@medfordchamber.com 541-608-8534

Fundraiser: Uniting with Laughter to Restore Historic Butte Creek Mill

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Kira Zavala Director of Business

Development & Partnerships kira@medfordchamber.com 541-608-8522

Cathy Watt Office Administrator cathy@medfordchamber.com 541-608-8515

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Shelly Wager Executive Assistant to the President & CEO shelly@medfordchamber.com (541) 608-8526

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