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Chamber Leadership Program Examines Business + Industry in
Southern Oregon T he Chamber Leadership Class reconvened after the holiday season to tour Business and Industry in Southern Oregon. The day started out on a sweet note with a visit to Harry and David Country Village. The tour was filled with fun and facts as we got a glimpse of the creation of Harry & David’s famous popcorn and chocolates. The volume of orders processed daily beyond sweet treats was surprising. From flowers and wine to personalized gifts, the extended list of options was more than meets the eye at Harry and David. Our guides shared the story of how the Harry and David business in pears started as we drove past one of the first groups of pear trees, now decades old, and offered a rich history of it’s growth to international heights from its roots in Southern Oregon. The care and attention that local staff put into each ordered product and package was a testament to the personal pride taken in what you get when you order from Harry and David. The next stop was Carestream Health in White City. The unsuspecting building that we entered had a lot of activity inside. Producing rolls upon rolls and boxes of medical film and medical imaging solutions, we learned about the extensive line of work it takes to lead the medical field on an international level. The class donned full protective body suits and goggles to get an up- close view of the action as we toured the dimly lit hallways and rooms to see the manpower and equipment creating and assembling medical imaging products. The precision and pride were evident in our guided walk through the facility. The day ended with a drive through the Rogue Disposal and Recycling Landfill. The Leadership class was escorted up to the top of the rolling hills of the Dry Creek Landfill. The layout and construction of the landfill to accept and process waste was impressive. The clean and organized slopes of lined ‘cells’ that make up this regional facility were explained by our host who offered extensive knowledge and a clear commitment to the local community served. The sustainable and future thinking practice that Rogue Disposal and Recycling demonstrates was enlightening to learn about, the focus on environmentally conscious action and procedures to
process waste was showcased throughout. The takeaway from all three of our visits was the vision and commitment each organization had to their customers far and wide from their locations here in Southern Oregon. The local community that works for these organizations and engages in these philosophy came through in the quality of services and products produced. Community Projects: The leadership class of 2023 is raising funds to enhance local nonprofit organizations that focus on our community’s youth. The impact of these
completed projects will be felt by the Southern Oregon community at large. The class continued its conversations on what they learned after meeting with representatives from Community Works, Girl Scouts of Oregon & Southwest Washington and Youth 71Five Ministries. Updates and progress on materials and timelines, status of funding for each project and outreach efforts were shared. Click HERE to donate and support projects helping Community Works, Girl Scouts of Oregon & Southwest
Washington and Youth 715 Ministries . Or you can mail donation checks to: Rogue Valley Foundation at 101 E. 8th Street, Medford, OR 97501 Attn Leadership 23 All donations are tax deductible.
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The Business Review | February 2023
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