January 2016

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Mt. Ashland Ski Area is Open!Snowsports school, retail, rentals, Café and T-Barwww.mtashland.com

Ashland Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday CelebrationJanuary 18, 2016Visit Facebook Page for more information

Ashland Restaurant WeekJanuary 31-February 6www.travelashland.org

January 2016 New Greeters Start Time-8:15amSee you there!

Register Now! Educational Workshop Series- Managing the Impact: Employer Considerations to Dealing with Marijuana in the WorkplaceOn Monday, January 25th, the Ashland Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Ashland and BBSI will be welcoming Sean Ray from Barran Liebman, LLP out of Portland for a workshop on Marijuana in the Workplace. In 2015, the use of recreational marijuana became authorized in Oregon. As a result, employers face new challenges and conflicting pressures on how to deal with marijuana use and its effect on the workplace. How an employer should respond to the challenges of changing marijuana laws will depend on the workplace culture, safety concerns, customer base, and other factors.

Please join Sean Ray, an employment law attorney with Barran Liebman LLP, as he presents a seminar on what is legally required, what is legally permissible, and what drug testing is able to show about actual marijuana impairment.

Who Should Attend: Any business owner or human resource manager with questions about how this change affects their business’ drug and alcohol policy.Date & Time: January 25, 2016- 11:30am-1:30pm Location: Ashland Community Center- 59 Winburn WayCost: $25/Chamber member; $40 for non-Chamber member (Lunch is provided)Advanced Registration Required for Lunch: www.ashlandbusinessresource.com/workshopsFor questions contact Dana Preston at the Ashland Chamber- 541-482-3486 ext. 107 or members@ashlandchamber.com.

Enter to Win a Night out: Ashland Restaurant Week January 31st – February 6th The Ashland Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) promotes the cultural, culinary and outdoor adventures one can experience in Ashland. Ashland welcomes culinary travelers from around the world to enjoy the cuisine at over 100 restaurants, the food artisans, produce, wine and beer that make Ashland unique and delicious. And you, as a local member, get to enjoy it all the time! The chefs and restaurateurs work very hard year round to serve over 300,000 visitors in addition to locals and we applaud them. The Ashland VCB invites you to enjoy dining in Ashland’s amazing restaurants during Ashland Restaurant Week, January 31st – February 6th. Participating restaurants offer specials to be enjoyed and each provides a gift certificate to be won. Folks can enter to win a night out by dining at one of the participating restaurants or going online to www.travelashland.org. New this year will be dishes offered by some of the competing chefs from the 9th annual Ashland Culinary Festival. If you are a restaurant that would like to participate please contact Kelsey@ashlandchamber.com. For specials, fun, culinary events happening during Ashland Restaurant Week and more information visit www.travelashland.org.

Member Spotlight: Citizens of the Year - Mt. Ashland Board and Staff Recognizing one of the amazing annual business awards given at the Annual Dinner in 2015, as Citizens of the Year, the Mt. Ashland Board and Staff truly showcase what contributing to the Ashland community means. To share their story and honor them throughout this year, with the opening of Mt. Ashland in December and the bountiful winter season ahead, here is their award they received. The award was presented by Katharine Cato. If you’d like to

nominate a Chamber member for this or any of the other awards given, nominations are due in August of 2016 and will be presented at the Annual Dinner in October of 2016. To read more about the 2015 award recipients visit: www.ashlandchamber.com/awards.

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Local Film Industry to Honor Former Executive Director, Gary Kout January 19thSouthern Oregon Film and Media’s 2016 Kick off will honor Gary Kout, our founder and celebrate the great work being done in the region on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Live At The Armory, 208 Oak Street, Ashland. Tickets are $65 for SOFaM members and $75 for non-members and can be purchased at sofamparty.eventbrite.com.

Rogue Valley – Society for Human Resource Management (RV-SHRM) program -Wednesday, January 20th- Understanding the Internet and Safety TipsThis program will help attendees understand various facets of Internet safety, and how to make proper decisions when utilizing the Internet, including: How does the internet work, What is the World Wide Web, What is Spam, Internet Surfing Safety Tips, E-mail safety tips, Safety while shopping online, How do I know if I am on a secure site, What is a firewall and how does it work.Presenter: Ron KohlRon has 30 years of Law Enforcement experience, attended three Police Academies, and has experience with SWAT Teams, Tactical Operations, Crime Prevention, Detective Squad, Armed Assault Teams, and Academy instruction. Ron has volunteered with the Ashland Police Department as their Crime Prevention Specialist, is a certified Crime Prevention Specialist through Florida Attorney General’s Office, and achieved certification in a number of fields. He currently teaches crime prevention through the Ashland Police Department, the City of Medford, the City of Central Point, and the City of Shady Cove.Cost: $10.00 per member / No charge for first time guests and students $15.00 for non-memberTime: Networking, 7:30-8am, Presentation, 8-10amRSVP To: Sarah Elkinton @ sarahe@rfpco.comWebsite: www.shrmroguevalley.shrm.orgLocation: RRMC Smullin Center (Lecture Hall #1) in Medford

Citizens of the Year - Mt. Ashland Board and Staff Award description: ‘Some individuals shy away from challenge and others lean in… embracing it as it unfolds. These individuals see opportunity and nurture community partnerships. They are transparent in their decision making and have gained the trust of the community. Their Leadership and vision are resilient. They give back to countless organizations. They contribute to the economy, making a positive impact on the community, providing over 100 jobs each year. They are skilled individuals who have invested a good part of their life to seeing that this community asset is here for future generations. This asset is valuable not only to Ashland but to the entire southern Oregon region. With an Interesting history, they have persevered and oversee one of the few non-profits like theirs in the country. They are true stewards of the land that enable Ashland’s quality of life to thrive. They keep alive an asset that creates a love for a lifetime sport. An asset that positively influences our youth and produces professional athletes who compete and win on state and national levels. They are committed to providing a place where generations of families and friends connect. They have cultivated their own community, full of hearty individuals who love the outdoors and first tracks. They oversee a business that welcomes over 50,000 visitors for year round outdoor and recreational adventures. They share a passion for providing Gemutlickeit – a warm and friendly atmosphere. It is quite fitting tonight, with the theme of embracing a healthy lifestyle, that we honor these individuals who provide a place where the community can take part in activity and healthy habits especially in the winter. A venue where recreation, education and culture meet. Where friendships and marriages begin. When you plant a tree in winter, it’s roots grow strong and it has to survive on its own accord from within. And that is exactly what they have done. Working hard to make the very best of what they are given from mother nature….. all with a smile. It is our pleasure to honor as Citizens of the Year, the Mt. Ashland Board and Staff.’

Festival of Light Celebration- What a Wonderful time of Year! The 2015 Festival of Light Celebration was a wonderful success. From the Parade and Santa’s Grand Illumination to caroling on Saturdays, Small Business Saturday and the new Holiday Open House, the Ashland community enjoyed the holiday spirit in Ashland. 5,000 coupon books to local businesses were handed out to shoppers and residents and visitors alike supported Ashland businesses this year, buying local gift certificates as well.

During the holiday season, the Ashland Chamber emphasizes supporting local businesses when doing your holiday shopping. As we enter 2016, let’s keep that message alive all throughout the year. Small businesses are the life blood of the state of Oregon and our local community. When you have any sort of shopping need this upcoming year, think local businesses first! Visit the Ashland Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page and tell us how you plan to shop local in 2016.

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with the Ashland CommunityAshland’s 27th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday, January 18 at the Historic Ashland Armory in downtown Ashland. The event is free and open to the public, though everyone is encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Ashland Food Bank.

The 2016 theme is “let us be dissatisfied…and transform dark yesterdays into bright tomorrows” from the 1967 “Where Do We Go From Here” speech at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

The 2016 Keynote is UNIVERSES; a national Ensemble Theater Company, of multi-disciplined writers and performers of color, who fuse theater, poetry, dance, jazz, hip hop, politics, down home blues and Spanish boleros to create moving, challenging and entertaining works for the stage. The group breaks the traditional theatrical bounds to create its own brand of theater. Founded in The Bronx, New York in 1995, the members of UNIVERSES came together in the urban poetry and music scene of the late 1990s; quickly moving through the “down town” performance scene to build a home for themselves in American Theatre.

Local dance, theatre and music groups will perform as well, featuring such groups as the Rogue Emsemble and Ashland DanceWorks, just to name a few.

Following the event, the SOU Black Student Union will lead a march to the Plaza where Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech will be played in its entirety.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. This is a family event and all ages are welcome. Seating is limited and available on a first come basis. For overflow attendees, there is a live-streaming simulcast held at the Varsity Theater, 166 E. Main St.

For more information contact Claudia Alick, Oregon Shakespeare Festival at (541) 482-2111 x435 or Paul Collins (541) 538-2297.

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Fredrica Lawrence Fine ClothingContact: Fredrica Lawrence37 E. Main St. Ashland, OR 97520(541) 482-3954www.aclothingboutique.comFredrica Lawrence, better known to her friends, as Fredi, is a native New Yorker and a talented artist. Her interests in the arts and design led her to study architecture at Pratt Institute and fashion at Fashion Institute of Technology. She received her BA in art from Hunter College. In 1972, she moved to the West, to work in costuming at the Oregon Shakespeare Theater in Ashland, Oregon. She fell in love with the incredible beauty of this small but cosmopolitan Southern Oregon town situated in the hills of the of the Rogue Valley. She decided to stay and bring a part of New York with her. Fredi created her own environment by combining the best of the big city and the country and creating Fredrica Lawrence Fine Clothing. The boutique was established in 1973 and its uniqueness has been a favorite of many. The store was initially devoted only to her designs but as it evolved more lines from New York and Los Angeles were included. The playfully sophisticate and comfortably chic clothing definitely shows her love of color, fabrics, textures and quality.

Strategic Communication, LLCContact: Lorie List, Owner(541) 951-0490www.strategiccommunication.biz Most small to medium-sized businesses don’t have a dedicated marketing team and that’s where Strategic Communication can step in turn your marketing ideas into effective marketing campaigns. Strategic Communication provides a full range of affordable marketing services to local businesses including long-range strategic planning, creative direction, web design, printed materials and social media management.

Successful marketing campaigns have always required both creativity and strategy to translate dollars spent into dollars earned. Today’s virtually unlimited opportunities make it seemingly easier to connect with potential customers. However, the question remains: Are your efforts generating the results you want? Strategic Communication helps businesses connect with customers by developing and/or refining their brand identity and key messages across all marketing and communication platforms. This innovative company can help you maximize your marketing dollars and minimize your own investment of time and energy.

Strategic Communication’s owner Lorie List has worked as a marketing director and marketing consultant in the Rogue Valley for the past ten years. Past and current clients include Asante, Massif, Legit Organics, The Blue Giraffe, Chozu Bath and Tea Gardens and business consultant Gary Einhorn. You can learn more about her work at www.strategiccommunication.biz. To schedule a consultation, email lorie@strategiccommunication.biz.

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Angel Care Pet GroomingContact: Heather Lawrence(949) 613-2688www.angelcarepetgrooming.comTrusted Mobile Pet Grooming

Pamper your pets and keep them clean and healthy with the help of Angel Care Pet Grooming, a reliable mobile grooming salon. We provide high-quality pet grooming solutions, such as haircuts, blow-drying, and nail clipping, in Ashland, OR and surrounding areas.

We are insured and have received professional groomer training and certification. Trust us to provide a stress-free environment for your four-legged friends as our expert groomers skillfully spruce up their looks.

We are also on Facebook under Angel Care Pet Grooming.

Convenient and Dependable

Seniors and people with disabilities sometimes have challenges getting their furry family member to a brick-and-mortar grooming salon. Hiring a mobile groomer is easier.

Some pets have anxiety and will behave better if they are able to see their house out the window of a mobile grooming salon. Owners can also feel at ease knowing their dearest furry friend is just nearby.

Some pets are aggressive and don’t do well around other dogs. Some cats are afraid to be around dogs in a grooming salon.

Some pet owners are so busy that they just appreciate someone coming to them—one less thing they have to do!

These are just some of the reasons why calling a mobile grooming salon will benefit both you and your pet. Call us today to schedule an appointment. We can attend to your pet’s needs any day of the week.

Ashland Carter Fortmiller HouseContact: Katy Repp514 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland, OR 97520(541) 708-5412www.ashlandcarterhouse.comStep out onto Siskiyou Blvd to the theatres, shopping, eating and dessert (and some pretty fun bars, too). We’re so well located that ours is the preferred home away from home for visiting directors and actors with the Shakespeare Festival.

The home is on one of Ashland’s fabulous alleys – located behind the main home, you’ll enjoy a peaceful night’s rest and you’ll wake up in the center of it all. We have reserved, lighted, parking spaces for our guests, so no worry about on-street parking. The walk is well-lit in the evening and provides ample opportunity for browsing the whimsical displays in the shop windows along the main street.

The two-story bungalow located at 514 Siskiyou Boulevard in Ashland was built in 1909 from plans drawn by leading Rogue River Valley Architect, Frank Chamberlain Clark. The pedigreed home’s design, setting, materials, workmanship and association with prominent local banker and state legislator E. V. Carter make this home one of Ashland’s finest historic properties.

The large double lot was carefully landscaped. According to local tradition, E. V. Carter invited San Francisco landscape Architect John McLaren to plan his new yard when the latter was in Ashland to design Lithia Park. John McLaren’s other designs include Golden Gate Park in San Francisco and Central Park in New York City.

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Cindy Bernard Rogue Valley Roasting Co. ~ Past PresidentSheila Clough Asante Ashland Community HospitalMarie Donovan Ashland Homes Real Estate ~ PresidentMary Gardiner SOU International Programs ~ Vice PresidentLivia Genise Camelot Theatre Co.Drew Gibbs Alchemy Restaurant and Bar at the Winchester InnAnnie Hoy Ashland Food Co-opJac Nickels Architectural Design Works ~ Secretary/TreasurerJudith Pavlik Judith Pavlik PhotographyMeiwen Richards US BankSue Springer Illahe Studios Larry Steiner Edward JonesEric Weisinger Weisinger Family Winery

Visitor & conVention Bureau committee:Don Anway Neuman Hotel GroupVicki Capp Ashland B&B Network/The Iris Inn B&BLivia Genise Camelot TheatreJulie Gurwell Hearsay Restaurant, Lounge & Garden ~ VCB ChairBob Hackett Oregon Shakespeare FestivalBrad Niva Wine Hopper Tours/Rogue Wilderness AdventuresGraham Sheldon Ashland B&B Network/Ashland Creek InnPeter Wickliffe Oregon Shakespeare Festival

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Sandra Slattery Executive DirectorKatharine Cato VCB, Sales & Marketing Director Dana Welsh Operations Manager/Graphic Designer/Web AdministrationDana Preston Membership Development ManagerGraham Lewis Volunteer Coordinator/Staff PhotographerKelsey Frantz Projects and Special Events Coordinator

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Bob Arago, Joyce Epstein, Tina Bolling, Barbara Field, Claire Fincher, Jacqui Harris, Bob Horton, Lois Jones, Barbara Keen, John Kloetzel, Brigitte Kreutz, Mary Mastain, Judith Pavlik, Colette Pleich, Judi Pocan, Maynard Telpner, Jenny Thurston, Lorrayne Whitten and Jim Watkins.

Greeters: Please arrive by 8:00am. If you would like to host Greeters, please call Dana Preston at the Chamber office: (541) 482-3486 ext. 107.

Jan. 1 No Greeters, Happy New Year!Jan. 8 Platt AndersonCellars at Outback in the Temple of Venus, 275 E. Main St.Jan. 15 Reel House Films at Varsity Theatre,166 E. Main St.

Jan. 22 Enoteca Wine Bar & Bistro, 17 N. Main St.Jan. 29 Rogue Valley Geneological Society, 3405 S. Pacific Hwy Medford OR 97501

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