CONTENTS JANUARY 2023 | VOLUME 23 | ISSUE 12
LEADERSHIP MATTERS 4 A Letter from the Editor CHAMBER UPDATES 6 The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County Serves, Supports & Represents Local Businesses 8 The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County: A Catalyst, Convener, and Champion 10 The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County Serves, Supports & Represents Local Businesses PROVIDING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES 12 Latest Macroeconomic Updates Presented at The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County Forum CREATING A STRONG ECONOMY 14 Grant Applications Open to Organizations Advancing Economic Equity PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY 16 Rogue Valley Winter Wine Scene REPRESENTING BUSINESS ISSUES 18 Nearly $20 Million to Oregon School Districts to Hire More Mental Health Providers 22 Essential Investments For Oregon Families in Government Funding Package LOCAL SPOTLIGHT 30 Grant Funds Still Available for Fire Hardening Improvements of Homes, Businesses Damaged in 2022 Wildfires 32 Hunter Communications Names AHM Brands its Agency of Record 35 Tribe awards $110K to Jackson County nonprofits 38 Reclaiming Lives Receives Continued Funding from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation 41 IMD Celebrates Their 25th Year Anniversary 42 Rogue Credit Union Closes 2022 With Continued Growth 44 Staff Highlight: Eli Matthews RENEWING & NEW MEMBERS
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