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Leadership Begins with Stepping Forward Leadership begins with people willing to step forward and make a difference. 🌟🤝 If you’ve ever considered becoming more involved in our community, this Friday is the final day to apply for the 36th Class of Leadership Coos! For more than three decades, Leadership Coos has helped develop informed and connected leaders by introducing participants to the people, industries, and organizations that shape Oregon’s Bay Area. 🏢🌲 Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, expand your network, or simply learn more about the place we call home, Leadership Coos is an investment that pays dividends for years to come. At the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, we often describe our role through the Three C’s: Champion, Convener, and Catalyst. We champion businesses by advocating for a healthy business climate. We convene leaders, organizations, and community partners to tackle challenges together. And we act as a catalyst, helping turn good ideas into meaningful action. 💡🚀 One exciting example is our new Business Readiness Initiative, where the Chamber is bringing together economic development partners to coordinate resources and better support businesses before challenges become crises. By working together, we can connect businesses with the right people, the right […]

Summer Networking & Bowling Fun Summer is in full swing, and the Bay Area Chamber has two great opportunities to connect, network, and have some fun! ☀️🤝 First up is our monthly Business After Hours, happening on the fourth Thursday of the month from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This month’s host is Ocean Ridge Retirement and Assisted Living, where you’ll enjoy great conversations, refreshments, and the chance to build relationships with fellow business professionals in a relaxed setting. 🏡💬 Whether you’re a longtime member or a newbie, Business After Hours is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to grow your network. This month’s theme is a Western-themed event, complete with cattle roping and axe throwing! 🤠🪓 Then, it’s time to start building your team for one of our favorite events of the year: Taking Care of Business Bowling, happening Wednesday, August 27th! 🎳 Gather a team of 4 to 6 players, come up with your most creative costumes, and get ready for an evening packed with bowling, cornhole, dinner, raffles, prizes, laughter, and a little friendly competition. 🏆🎟️ Don’t bowl? No problem! Dinner-only tickets are available, so everyone can join the fun. 🍽️ Team registrations are forming now, […]

Chamber Minute | Leadership Coos Applications Opening Soon Have you ever wondered what’s really happening behind the scenes in our community? 🌊🤔 Who helps move important projects forward, builds lasting relationships, and develops the leaders who make Oregon’s Bay Area stronger? The answer is Leadership Coos. 🌟 Applications for the next Leadership Coos class will be available next week, and if you’ve ever considered participating, now is the perfect time to reach out. 📋 The next class begins in September, and space is limited. For more than 30 years, Leadership Coos has brought together business owners, entrepreneurs, educators, professionals, and community advocates from throughout our region. 🤝 Once each month, participants step away from their daily routines to experience exclusive behind-the-scenes tours, leadership development, hands-on learning opportunities, and meaningful conversations with local leaders. 🏛️🎓 Along the way, you’ll visit places most people never get to see, gain a deeper understanding of how our communities operate, enjoy great food, build lasting friendships, and develop leadership skills that benefit both your career and your community. 🍽️💼 Ask almost any Leadership Coos graduate, and you’ll hear the same thing: the connections, experiences, and insights gained through the program are truly priceless. In fact, […]

Chamber Minute | Election Day, Golf Tournament & Upcoming Networking Opportunities Tomorrow is Election Day in Oregon, and the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce wants to remind everyone that your voice matters. 🗳️ Primary ballots are due tomorrow, and every vote helps shape the future of our communities, businesses, infrastructure, and economy. Whether you are passionate about workforce development, transportation, public safety, housing, or business regulations, this is your opportunity to participate in the decisions that impact Oregon’s Bay Area. Please make sure your ballot is turned in on time and encourage others to do the same. 🙌 The Chamber is also gearing up for one of our favorite summertime traditions — the 13th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament coming June 13th! ⛳🌞 Teams are forming NOW, and this fun-filled networking event always brings together local businesses, community leaders, and supporters for a fantastic day on the course. Sponsorships, prize donations, swag bag items, and raffle contributions are all welcome as we prepare for another successful event. If your business would like to be featured, please act by June 1st to ensure your promotional items and donations are included in tournament planning. 🎁 And don’t forget to join us for our […]

Chamber Minute | Last Chance, Big Events & A Little Fun This is your last chance — and I mean last chance — to get in on one of the biggest events of the year: the Oregon’s Bay Area Home Show, coming to Pony Village Mall April 24th through the 26th. 🏡🎉 If you’ve been thinking about being a vendor… this is your sign. ✨ Don’t be the person walking through the Home Show saying, “We should’ve had a booth here.” 😄 Vendor spaces are filling fast, so grab yours now. A huge thank you to Primal Property Management and the Bay Area Chamber for bringing this event to life. 🙌 And while you’re signing up for things, go ahead and lock in your spot for our Chamber Golf Tournament on June 13th. ⛳ Teams are limited, carts are limited… and let’s be honest, so are excuses. 😄 April also means our Wednesday Business Connection forums are in full swing. 🗳️ Join us to get informed, meet local candidates, and be ready before you cast your vote. Head to oregonsbayarea.org to sign up, learn more, and get involved. 🌐 Because at the end of the day… Our business is helping […]

Chamber Minute | Ribbon Cuttings, Business After Hours & Home Show Momentum We’re kicking things off this Friday, March 13 with a Ribbon Cutting for Coastal Photo Studio at 785 Virginia Ave in North Bend at 4:00 PM. Ribbon cuttings are always a great reminder that new ideas, entrepreneurship, and investment continue to grow in our community — and we encourage everyone to come help welcome Stephani’s creative new business. 🎀📸 Then next Friday, we’ll gather again at 4:00 PM for another ribbon cutting — this time for Acting Up inside Pony Village Mall. It’s exciting to see new energy and creativity continue to fill local spaces, and these celebrations matter because they show support for the people choosing to invest right here in our region. ✨🎭 On Thursday, March 19, join us for Business After Hours at the Coos Art Museum from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. This will be a wonderful evening featuring student art on display, along with food, beverages, and the opportunity to connect with fellow business and community leaders. Business After Hours remains one of the best ways to strengthen relationships while exploring the unique places that make our community special. 🖼️🤝 And while March is […]

Chamber Minute | Stronger Roots, Shared Growth This week, Jolene and I just returned from training with the Western Association of Chamber Executives, where Chamber leaders from across the Western states came together to share ideas, challenges, and solutions. We spent time digging into the issues that matter most to Chambers and businesses right now — effective advocacy, avoiding burnout in small but mighty teams, new ways to support local businesses, and best practices for events, marketing, and member engagement. Learning alongside peers who are doing this work every day helps strengthen how we serve you at home. Now we’re back and putting those ideas into action. We’re already deep into legislative conversations with our Legislative Action Team, keeping a close eye on bills that impact our local business community and making sure we stay engaged and informed. This year’s theme is Stronger Roots, Shared Growth, and that’s exactly what this work is about — learning, connecting, and advocating so our businesses, our Chamber, and our community continue to grow together.

January | New Year, New Energy January marks a brand-new year, and the Bay Area Chamber is starting strong! 🎉 This month, we’ll gather for our Annual Awards Banquet and Member Meeting, where we’ll install our new Board Members and honor the Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and outstanding community leaders who make our region shine. This is your Chamber, and we expect our members to be there! Register now at oregonsbayarea.org. We’re also excited to welcome back for its second time, a long awaited returning favorite—the Home Show, returning to the Pony Village Mall April 24th through 26th. Another great way we’re connecting businesses and the community. And today—don’t forget—it’s the drawing for our Shop Local Baskets! Thanks to NW Natural, two outdoor fireplaces—stuffed with goodies from many Local Chamber Members shops—are heading home with lucky local shoppers. The winners drawn today were Krisha Rasmussen from CCD Business and Mariss Stevens from National Real Estate. Plus, WBC – Wednesday Business Connection is back January 7th at 11:30 at KoKwel Resort, featuring Derek Tonn from the Small Business Development Center—come network, learn, and support one another. There’s always something fun happening at the Bay Area Chamber of […]

Chamber Minute – 33rd Economic Outlook Forum The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Banner Bank, was proud to host our 33rd Annual Economic Outlook Forum. Once again, the event was well attended by business leaders, partners, and community stakeholders from across our region. This year’s theme focused on Workforce & Trades, a timely and critical topic for our local economy. A dynamic panel moderated by Ron Kutch of West Coast Contractors brought together industry and education leaders, including Knife River, AYA, IBEW Local 932, Southwestern Oregon Community College, and SoWIB. The panel highlighted workforce programs, training pathways, and collaborative initiatives designed to strengthen skills and support the future of our workforce. The forum also featured informative economic updates from Damon Runberg with Business Oregon and Guy Tauer from the Oregon Employment Department, providing valuable insight into where Oregon stands economically—and underscoring the work that still needs to be done to make our state more business-friendly. The message was clear: progress begins with education, understanding our challenges, and standing together to advocate for positive change. This impactful event is made possible thanks to our generous sponsors and the continued support of our Chamber members. As a Chamber solely […]

🗓️ November 25, 2025 Good morning, Chamber friends! It’s official: Shop Local season is here in Oregon’s Bay Area! Now through December 31st, every time you spend $10 or more at a local business, snap a photo of your receipt and post it publicly on Facebook or Messenger with the hashtag #BACCSHOPLOCAL. That enters you to win one of two Local Prize Baskets filled with goodies from right here in our community! Prefer not to post online? No problem — just bring your receipt to the Chamber office on Central with your name and phone number, and we’ll enter you manually. The drawing will take place on January 3rd. While you’re out supporting local businesses, don’t forget — we’re in the final weeks to get your BEEF Tickets! Two lucky winners will take home locally grown 4H beef, courtesy of Roseburg Resources. You can buy tickets from any Chamber Board member or our office team. Also, registration is open now for our Economic Outlook Forum, happening December 12th at the beautiful KoKwel Resort. Breakfast is included — save your seat today at oregonsbayarea.org . From all of us at the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce… Happy Thanksgiving! We’re grateful for […]

🎙️ Chamber Minute – Building Civility and Stronger Futures October 13, 2025 Hey there, it’s Rosey with your Chamber Minute! Team ROJO is back from the Oregon State Chamber Conference at Seven Feathers — a little stronger, a little wiser, and full of new ideas for our community. We learned about the power of connection, how to handle conflict with empathy, and that leadership isn’t about fixing everything — it’s about helping others grow. One Chamber shared their “Lemonade Day,” where middle school students run their own small business stands. It aligned with my thoughts… what if we brought something like that to our Home Show? A chance to inspire young entrepreneurs right here at home! In our Education Committee, we have been working on identifying who needs help, what programs are already in place for us to assist with, or what our mission should be. Gathering ideas from other Chambers around the state was very beneficial — we “rip off and duplicate” each other in Chamber world for the betterment of the whole state. We realized we need help as a nation with division and civility. Maybe we can help students with that. At your Bay Area Chamber, we […]

Chamber Minute 09-15-2025 In for another Chamber Minute, this is Rosey. With so much division popping up everywhere, I want to remind you of one simple truth: our business is helping your business. Through economic ups and downs, that mission never changes. The Bay Area Chamber is your connector, to people, businesses, and resources. We’re here to support you with advertising opportunities, networking events, and access to the tools you need most. Our Community Profile and Directory is more than just a member listing, it’s a guide to business resources, resources that offer advice and funding to job training and retraining. Thinking about expanding, or even starting a new business? We’ll connect you with the right partners to help you succeed. Oregon may not always feel like the friendliest place for business, but here in our rural community, we make up for it by pulling together and keeping our economy strong. Join us at Wednesday Business Connection luncheons 11:30 to 1pm at Ko-Kwel Casino Resort most weeks, September through May. Call the Chamber office for details, visit oregonsbayarea.org, like us on Facebook, and heart us on the Community Plus app. Because We are creating a stronger tomorrow together!

Chamber Minute – Celebrating 45 Years! Our Business is Helping Your Business In for another Chamber Minute is Rosey — The Chamber is turning 45 today! It has been 45 years since Coos Bay and North Bend Chambers merged into a Chamber with a bigger voice in government. By joining forces, Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston businesses have banded together to take care of the rural business community here on the South Coast. Happy Birthday to our Bay Area Chamber of Commerce! Your reputation representing businesses is very important to us! With year 2 of Chamber Certification training under my belt, we are more powerful than ever and stepping into what matters most for our community. Supporting not only our many non-profit members, but the mom-and-pop shops, and our larger businesses employing so many! We support you all and are here for your issues and your celebrations. We will continue educating and keeping our members informed about happenings important to business. We WILL continue honoring our legacy businesses achieving 50 years or more in business. If you haven’t reached out to us yet, please know my door is open and you can call anytime as well. Let’s sit down […]

🎙️ Chamber Minute with Rosey Hi friends, it’s Rosey with your Chamber Minute! At the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Team Rojo has been preparing for the Coos County Fair and Rodeo; where we will have a booth on Friday passing out our Chamber Coins for Kids! Don’t miss your chance, kiddos! 9 AM to 4 PM · Friday · July 25th. Get your Leadership Coos applications turned in—seats are filling up fast for a September start! Hopefully, you are all enjoying the sun and each other! Life is too short to pass up a good July sunny day. Make the most out of it. Wednesday Business Connection (WBC) Luncheons will also return in September with business-friendly programs being planned now. Don’t forget our regular Ribbon Cuttings & Business After Hours each month… See you soon, Chamber Friends! ✨ Summer is in full swing, and your Chamber calendar is packed! Visit www.oregonsbayarea.org to stay in the loop. Here’s a peek at what’s coming up: 📍 Heritage Award Presentation City of North Bend July Jubilee Kick OFF at North Bend Fire Station 📍 1880 McPherson Ave, North Bend 🗓 Friday · 4 PM 🎳 “Taking Care of Business” Bowling Tournament NB […]

🎙️ Chamber Minute with Rosey Hi friends, it’s Rosey with your Chamber Minute! A huge thank you to everyone who made our 12th Annual Golf Tournament a success—despite the soggy Saturday weather! Our members showed up in full force, and the energy was amazing. Big shoutout to Andre and the crew at Coos Golf Club for another fantastic year! 🏌️‍♂️ Congratulations to Ken Ware Chevrolet GMC for snagging Top Score 1st Place! We also celebrated 2nd and 3rd place winners—and let’s not forget the last-place team, who earned some good-humored bowling lessons at North Bend Lanes BackAlley Pub & Grille. Laughter, teamwork, and memories made—it doesn’t get better than that. ✨ Summer is in full swing, and your Chamber calendar is packed! Visit www.oregonsbayarea.org to stay in the loop. Here’s a peek at what’s coming up: 📍 Ribbon Cutting at Edgewater Inn & Suites 🗓 July 10 | 🕛 Noon 📍 275 E Johnson Ave, Coos Bay Celebrate their beautifully renovated rooms with us! 📍 Ribbon Cutting + Business After Hours at South Coast Hospice 🗓 July 17 | 🕔 5–7 PM ✂️ Ceremony at 5:30 PM 📍 1955 Meade St, North Bend Join us for networking and a meaningful […]

Chamber Minute: More Than Just New Kids on the Block May 28, 2025 You’ve probably seen the Bay Area Chamber team out and about—big scissors in hand, grinning next to bright-eyed new business owners at ribbon cuttings. And yes, we love welcoming new businesses to the community. But did you know we also celebrate our business legends? That’s right—our Heritage Business Award honors those who’ve been serving this community for 50 years or more. We recently gave this award to the City of Coos Bay for its 150th birthday, and we partied with NW Natural when they hit 165! We helped Farr’s hardware celebrate their 108th birthday, and Englund Marine turning 80, and LTOB turning 100! These aren’t just anniversaries—they’re milestones worth a standing ovation (and maybe a slice of cake). And for those businesses hitting 20 years or more—we see you too! You’ve weathered storms, recessions, and trends like frosted tips and fidget spinners. Your longevity deserves recognition, celebration, and maybe even a ribbon cutting of your own. We’re not just about networking and legislative advocacy—though we do a lot of that too. We’re your Chamber, and we’re in the business of celebration. Whether you’re brand new or business […]

The Home Show is Back—Thanks to our Title Sponsor Oregon’s Curb Appeal and many others! After nearly a decade, the Home & Outdoor Merchants Expo is making its grand return to our community, and the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to bring it back! Mark your calendars for April 25-27, 2025, at the Pony Village Mall—this is an event you won’t want to miss. This isn’t just a home show—it’s a full-on community experience with something for everyone! ✅ Friday Night Opening Night (4-8 PM): A Wine & Beer Walk to benefit St. Jude and live entertainment to kick things off in style. ✅ Saturday—Family Day: A fun-filled day with a special fundraiser for Washed Ashore, a Kid’s Zone, interactive exhibits, and games. ✅ Sunday—Veterans, First Responders & Seniors Day: A day of appreciation featuring Operation Rebuild Hope as the fundraiser, plus special presentations and community tributes. 🎈 And to close it all out—get ready for a GIANT Balloon Drop with incredible prizes! 🎈 With food trucks, exciting vendor booths, hands-on workshops, and giveaways, this is THE place to be for inspiration, networking, and fun! Vendors, don’t miss this chance to showcase your business to an engaged crowd. […]

February 25, 2025 Chamber Minute with Rosey We’re just days away from our Bi-Weekly Legislative Call with our local legislators, where we’ll dive into the thousands of bills making it past Wednesday’s legislative deadline. With nearly 3,000 bills to sift through, our Business Members, Chamber Team, Legislative Action Team, and local representatives will break them down, prioritize what matters most, and strategize for the South Coast’s success. This is your chance to have a voice in government—our representatives want to hear from you! If you’d like to join these calls every other Friday at noon, or if there’s a specific bill you want us to address, call the Chamber office. We’re all on the same team, working together to strengthen our community! On the events side, Directory Distribution Day is almost here! Our Board members will be out and about, delivering your HOT NEW 2025 Community Profile Directory directly to members. Then, we’re wrapping up the day with a Business After Hours you won’t want to miss! 🔥 Chili’n with NW Natural 📍 1625 N 7th St., Coos Bay 📅 Thursday, Feb. 27 | 5-7 PM 🍲 Chili, Baked Potato Bar & Celebration Cake from The Mill Casino Bakery Come […]

Chamber Minute with Rosey! Team RoJo is in Las Vegas this week, training with the Chamber Professionals group and the Western Association of Chamber Executives. We’re staying at the M Resort, where it’s a pleasant 77 degrees—no complaints here! We’re excited to bring back best practices to better serve our business community and enhance our efficiency as a Chamber Team. With a long legislative session ahead, we’ll be working closely with our Legislative Action Team to assess upcoming bills. 🚨 Golf Tournament Alert! 🚨 Mark your calendars for June! We’re actively seeking sponsors and prize donations for this fantastic event. It’s a fun-filled way to support the Chamber and connect with the community. 🏡 Oregon Curb Appeal’s Home Show is in full swing! Sign up online for sponsorships and vendor booths at oregonsbayarea.org. 💼 Save the Date: Directory Distribution & Chillin’ After Hours with NW Natural! 📅 February 27th | 🕔 5-7 PM 📍 1625 N 7th St, Coos Bay, OR 97420 Your beautiful new directories are on the way—don’t miss this exciting networking event! Viva Las Vegas! Team RoJo out. “Our business is helping your business.”

January 20, 2025 In for another Chamber Minute, it’s Rosey. Last Friday night I was asked to be a part of Coos County Pitch Night for 5 Entrepreneurs who want to start or expand their businesses giving their best pitch at the Egyptian Theatre. This event brought to life by Tanya Rasley the Program Manager at the South Coast Accelerator with the South Coast Development Council, was well attended, and the businesses seemed to really have fun with their pitches. I served as one of the advisors on the judges panel awarding a 1st through 5th place with ALL contestants receiving cash and other prizes that can assist these businesses further, such as Chamber membership & Marketing assistance! Teaming up with other agencies to help strengthen business is what we are all about. All of the businesses competing were all commenting how much they grew in their pitches and coachings they received in the weeks beforehand. Way to go Tanya Rasley of the South Coast Accelerator, we see you, and we want to help every year! Creating a stronger tomorrow together is the theme we march through January with! Events like Pitch Night, or Business Builders courses, even Chamber Business […]

In for another Chamber minute its Rosey. The New Year is here and your Bay Area Chamber Team is gearing up to make our Annual 2025 Community Profile & Directory a SMASHING SUCCESS, over 5,000 copies are distributed in and outside of the community…just another VERY cool benefit our members receive is having their business listed in the beloved colorful directories here at the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. We just finished our annual Economic Outlook forum on Housing & Development and it gave us Hope in Housing, seeing all the different agencies coming together to work on all sides and all levels of housing. Hearing from developers and our Cities on their priorities and ways to work together was VERY inspiring. Our Business Development Committee is starting their Business Builders Series of classes Free for businesses on January 9th at the Newmark center upstairs Room 201. These expert-led monthly series aims to educate business owners, managers & employees to help your businesses thrive. Register ahead for one or more of the workshops, January 9th is The Power of Partnerships. You can sign up on the link at the top of our Facebook page. Finally, Save the Date January 25, […]

November 12, 2024 In for another Chamber Minute is Rosey, Still practicing my Attitude of Gratitude this season, and I am finding more bits of time to reflect on my blessings to remind myself what is important. November brings up the Holiday events at FULL Steam Ahead, many places to spend our time, and dollars. We are smack Dab in the midst of Small Business Season for our SHOP LOCAL campaign, reminding you that every local dollar spent here strengthens us for the future! November through December if you shop local you can win a Colossal Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston Gift Basket, just by tagging #baccshoplocal to your photo of you and your local receipt over $10. Unlimited entries, double entries for shopping at Chamber Member’s businesses. So get on out there and shop local and if you feel generous, November 15th is a Bus Jam fundraiser at Umpqua Bank in North Bend, DUNK A BOSS DAY, Many local leaders will gather for 30 Minute time slots for dunking at $1.00 a ball, Rosey will be available for dunking from 1:30pm to 2pm… all proceeds to go to Bus Jam Toy and Food Drive to help RAMP UP […]

October 23rd In for another Chamber minute it’s Rosey, As I mentioned last week, we are actively working on our Community Profile and Directory for 2025 and NEED your Changes and updates to your information before December 1st. So check your listing in the directory and let us know any changes you need before DECEMBER…The Chamber is gearing up for our 32nd Economic Outlook Forum December 13th so save the date, The Theme this year will be on Housing and development and we will have speakers such as Senator Dick Anderson, and Housing Projects highlighted for Coos Bay & North Bend along with our economic update & of course The drawing takes place for the 2 winners for the sides of BEEF that Roseburg Resources donated again this year…It is going to be a FANTASTIC Event held at the Mill Casino and breakfast will be served! Beef tickets are being sold at the Chamber Office, at our weekly Wednesday Business Connection luncheons, and with your favorite board members if you would like to purchase a $20 ticket. We are limiting ticket sales to 200 sales, so chances are good! We hope to see you there, online registration will open in […]

Chamber Minute Hello everyone! It’s Rosey here with your latest Chamber Minute. We’re excited to keep you informed about the upcoming WBC Luncheon Forums featuring local candidates, along with valuable programs designed to support our businesses. We’re also taking a stand against Measure 118 in Salem! The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to defending Oregon businesses. Measure 118 proposes an additional 3% tax on sales (not profits) for businesses with over $25 million in sales. This measure would impact approximately 2,400 businesses statewide, leading to increased prices for goods in Oregon and making our state less attractive for business. We urge you to join our campaign against Measure 118! Additionally, the Bay Area Chamber has voted to support the County’s efforts to pass Measure 6-217 this November. This measure involves a .69-cent tax aimed at maintaining our jail’s capacity at 98 beds. It has taken years to rebuild this capacity and hire the necessary officers, allowing us to implement essential consequences in the public safety sector. Notably, a .20-cent communication tax levy is set to expire this year, meaning the actual request is only .49 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. Please join us in voting YES on […]

September 5, 2024 In for another Chamber minute it’s Rosey. September is here and that means WBC IS BACK! Our Wednesday Business Connection Luncheons at the Mill Casino Salmon Room 11:30am-1pm every Wednesday September through May bringing business friendly programs for our business community and open to the public! Come to WBC to learn about candidates running for office, This Season we will have Senator David Brock Smith as our opener, and we will be hearing from Senator Dick Anderson, Forums with Mayor Jessica Engelke and Harry Haines VII, Representative Court Boice & Bret Cecil, Commissioner Bob Main & Drew Farmer & More. WBC is a GREAT place to network and become a more informed voter this season! Hopefully, WE ALL ARE REGISTERED TO VOTE… November will be here before you know it and like I like to say, Your Vote Matters! Check your email for this month’s newsletter and answer my questions in Pink to be entered to win a FREE BEEF TICKET!!! Beef Tickets are FOR SALE at our office Business After Hours this month is at Midwest Coast Flooring September 26th 5-7pm 1640 Maple street, North Bend…networking antics continue monthly at these early evening events showcasing members […]

August 12, 2024 In for another chamber minute, it’s Rosey. August has kept us busy already, Our Chamber is more than just parties, pageants and networking events, The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is hard at work in the Legislative Action department too, An initiative called IP-17 came in for proposal to get on next ballot; and Now known as Measure 118: a 3% added Business Tax for any businesses over $25 million in sales IS COMING to the November Ballot. We URGE you to VOTE NO on Measure 118, this added Tax is bad news for Oregon, and will drive up prices for all consumers in Oregon, Causing Oregon to FALL EVEN LOWER in ranking on places to do business. Our Chamber members, receive updates regularly through email and our newsletter on things that affect our area businesses. Bay Area Chamber members stay informed on things that matter and can find ways to help. Links on how to help get your voices heard on this measure are included in my August newsletter, or you can call the Chamber office for ways to get involved. WBC Wednesday Business Connection is BACK SEPT 4th …11:30am-1pm at the Mill Casino Salmon Room…We […]

July 15, 2024 Welcome to another Chamber Minute with Rosey. It’s an exciting time for the Bay Area Chamber as we kick off the selection process for the 34th Class of Leaders in our renowned Leadership Coos Program. If you received an application via email, be sure to return it quickly—remember, selections are on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are also available online but move fast. I am thrilled to announce that I will be participating in the program this year. My goal is to build and strengthen relationships with other community leaders and gain a deeper understanding of the inner workings of this place I love. The Leadership Coos Program is designed to foster relationships and encourage collaboration through monthly field trips and hands-on projects. Together, we tackle the issues facing our local businesses, working as a unified voice for Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston. Our Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston members are all part of the same Chamber to band together on issues we need to tackle, and to do it as one voice collectively. Our Chamber’s many successes over the years are a testament to the power of collaboration. As we move forward, we MUST […]

June 24th Chamber Minute In for another Bay Area Chamber Minute; it’s Rosey. The heat is finally back, Summer has officially started, kids are out of school, people are getting out and enjoying our lovely area, and we stay as busy as ever in the Summer at your Chamber Office. We are preparing for our County Fair day on July 26th where we will be giving kids Chamber Coins and be set up with a few of our members at the Chamber Booth this year. Taking Care of Business bowling event at North Bend Lanes will be August 22nd this year and planning is already underway. There are lots of fun activities to get involved with your Chamber on! We have some New member Shout-outs to cheer for, Planet Fitness, Coos Bay Coast League, Keller-Williams Coastal Real Estate Group, The Artist Loft, & Annastacia Sequoyah. Thank you for joining the Chamber, to help us advocate for businesses in Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston. A Big welcome back to Sol Coast Consulting and Design. We appreciate your support in our mission. “Our business is helping your business” July 1 Ribbon Cutting at Planet Fitness 1236 Teakwood Ave Grand Opening at […]

June 03, 2024 In for another Chamber Minute Its Rosey, Your Chamber Team is rocking and rolling planning events with the membership, and Summer is upon us parents & our kids are getting excited for the days ahead, Your Chamber team wants you to be prepared with lots of events and ways to get out of the house and be enjoying our beautiful bay area. June 13th We have a Ribbon cutting at Joy Rails in Coquille at Sturdivant Park at 11 am. You must sign a waiver to attend this one so you know its going to be a good time. Also on June 13th our Business Builders brings you “Access to Capital” Another Free Class in the Business Building series; hear from Banner Bank, Oregon Pacific Bank, Small Business Development Center, CCD Business, & the Ford Family Foundation, all sharing important services and information crucial for businesses today, Thursday from 3-5pm at the Newmark Center 2110 Newmark avenue in North Bend, you must register at oregonsbayarea.org. Then on Saturday June 15th is the 11th Annual Golf Tournament at Coos Golf Club, check in at 8am for teams. We can’t wait to showcase our business members to the over […]

Chamber Minute Week 2 May 6, 2024 In for another Chamber Minute, It’s Rosey, the weather tried to dampen our spirits for Bay Area Brigade’s Annual Highway 101 Clean Up, however, those dedicated sponsors, members and friends that showed up did their BEST to make a difference with fewer volunteers even in the pouring rain and I thank them! We had small but mighty teams…The Winning team; Team SWOCC was led by the SBDC’s own Derek Tonn; with over 30 bags of trash collected. Second place went to Rodger Craddock Team North Bend for 8 bags by himself and a bicycle frame! Nichole Rutherford was Captain of Team Coos Bay! Together we tackled the rain and improved the look of our area. The BBQ was wet, the BBQ wouldn’t cooperate and turned into a Pizza Party. We were so Thankful for the CB and NB Fire Departments participation as well, being National Firefighter day! Planning is well underway for our Annual Golf Tournament coming up on June 15th, so call the office today to get your Team together! Hole sponsorships and donations for prizes are needed! This is our largest fundraiser of the year; and we hope you will all […]

04/15/2024 Chamber Minute Rosey in for another minute: It’s Tax time again, and it’s one of those words people just hate, We all really know it’s a necessary thing, and if we all didn’t do our part and pay our share then it would crumble the whole system. If we truly LOVE our Oregon’s Bay Area then we NEED to take care of her, and no matter what our past brought on us, we HAVE to do what’s necessary to make it OUR HOME again, the place we all want to be. I urge you to think about that when voting for our Public Safety Levy in May. If the county doesn’t get help from this levy then county services in our beautiful Bay Area will be cut even further, most by 15%. We cannot allow our Public Safety system to fall apart because they do not have enough money to bring on the staff they need to open up more beds at the jail, and deputy DA’s to prosecute more cases. Criminals also think there aren’t any consequences in Coos County when they commit a crime, right now they aren’t far off. We are massively underfunded and are already […]

March 18 Chamber Minute Rosey in for another Chamber Minute, I have learned a lot about the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce these past few months as the new Executive Director. I have learned some of what it takes to keep a chamber ticking, The Paid staff and the many Volunteers it takes to work all the committees and projects the Chamber wants to be a part of each year. We have so Many quality people who have served this Chamber before me, One Such Person was Pam Cottrell. Pam was our Office manager and Leadership Coos Coordinator for over 17 years, Daily making impacts that people still talk about today, she served on many non-profit boards, including United Way of SW Oregon. She created many Chamber events while she was here such as the BACC Golf Scramble, the Passport to Charleston and the Monster Mystery Mash. We are saddened to hear about the loss of Pam Cottrell. She was a tireless champion of the Chamber of Commerce; Jolene who worked with her for years said this: “Pam was truly one of a kind, the very best and she will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with the […]