Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

Develop, Promote and Connect your Business

Welcome to the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce – where our business is helping your business! As the leading voice for businesses in Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston, we provide networking opportunities, marketing exposure, business advocacy, and community engagement programs designed to help you thrive. Chamber membership connects you with potential clients and partners through weekly luncheons, after-hours events, and major gatherings. Gain visibility through our online directory, social media promotions, and sponsorship opportunities while accessing resources that save you time and money. We advocate for policies that support local businesses and drive economic growth. Plus, with initiatives like Shop Local, Chamber Coins, and Business Development programs, you’ll be part of a movement that strengthens our community. Join today and see how we can help your business grow!

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📣 WBC State Representative Candidate Forum | Claire Lynn & John Ezra Scheirman

Join the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce for a special Wednesday Business Connection (WBC) Luncheon featuring Claire Lynn and John Ezra Scheirman, candidates for Oregon State Representative, House District 9.

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
🕦 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
📍 Ko-Kwel Casino Resort
3201 Tremont Avenue, North Bend
💲 Lunch: $15 per person

Hear directly from both candidates as they answer questions focused on local businesses, employers, and the South Coast economy.

Hosted by the Chamber’s Legislative Action Team and moderated by Team Chair Ron Kutch, this forum offers an opportunity to learn about the candidates’ priorities and get informed before the November election.

🌟 This Week’s WBC Sponsor: Mariss Stevens with National Real Estate! Thank you, Mariss, for your continued support of our business community and for treating everyone to cake this week! 🎂

🍽️ On the Menu:
• Caesar Salad
• Grilled Chicken
• Mushroom Alfredo Tortellini
• Small Dessert or Cookie
• Assorted Beverages
• 🎂 Special Cake Courtesy of Mariss Stevens!

Bring your questions and curiosity, connect with fellow business and community leaders, and join us for an engaging conversation!

For additional information, contact the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.

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📅 Wednesday, October 14th

⏰ 11:30 AM–1:00 PM

📍 Ko-Kwel Casino Resort

✨ New This Year: WBC Lunches Are Just $15!

We all know everything costs more these days, and we want Wednesday Business Connection to remain an affordable, valuable opportunity for our business community to connect. That’s why we’re keeping lunch at just $15 per person!

🥗 What’s for Lunch?

✓ Caesar Salad

✓ Assorted Beverages

✓ Grilled Chicken & Mushroom Alfredo Tortellini

✓Gratuity Included

✓ Small Dessert or Cookie

Sounds pretty yummy for only $15! 😋

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SAVE THE DATE

October 21st – City of North Bend, Council Candidate Forum
October 28th – City of Coos Bay – Meet the Council

$15 lunch. Great connections. Important conversations. We’ll see you Wednesday! 🙌

Explore Our Business Community

Discover local businesses across our region with this interactive map. From the bayfront to the coast and beyond, find services, shops, and opportunities in every community we serve.

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Find businesses across Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston, Bandon, Coquille, Lakeside, Myrtle Point, Powers, Reedsport, and Winchester Bay.

Explore Our Chamber of Commerce Members Directory
Discover local businesses, connect with trusted members, and support your community.

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Leadership Coos 2027/28 – JOIN THE WAITLIST!

Be Part of the 37th Class of Leadership Coos

Leadership Coos develops strong community leaders through immersive monthly sessions, engaging guest speakers, and behind-the-scenes tours throughout Coos County.

Participants gain a well-rounded understanding of how our community functions—from government and business to health care, education, natural resources, and more.

The 2027–2028 program will meet one full day each month, September through May. Class size is limited, with no more than two participants per organization. Participation is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

📩 Interested in joining the 2027–2028 class?
Email info@oregonsbayarea.org to join our waitlist and be among the first to receive program dates, tuition information, and an application when enrollment opens.

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Chamber Coins!!!

HOW TO USE

Did you receive a Chamber Coin from the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce?
Lucky You!

Chamber Coins can be exchanged for prizes at participating Chamber Member Businesses.

Search:

CHAMBERCOINS in the CommunityPlus App to find a list of Participating Members, select any one and go Redeem your Prize!

Enjoy!!!

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6 October 2026

The Chamber Minute 10/06/26

Childcare and Our Workforce In for another Chamber Minute, is Rosey. We talk a lot about workforce — finding good employees, keeping good employees, and helping our local businesses grow. But there is another piece of the workforce conversation that sometimes gets overlooked: childcare. For many working parents, finding childcare isn’t simply a matter of convenience. It can determine whether they can work at all. According to the Oregon Child Care Research Partnership at Oregon State University, Coos County has 7,248 children under the age of 13, but only 1,082 childcare slots in centers and family childcare homes. That means only 15% of children under 13 have access to visible childcare. And then there is the cost. The same 2024 Coos County profile reports that the median annual price of toddler care at a childcare center is $15,120 — enough to consume 54% of a minimum-wage worker’s annual earnings. Those numbers tell us something important: childcare is not just a family issue. It is a workforce issue. When a parent can’t find care, can’t afford care, or can’t find care that fits their work schedule, businesses can lose employees, lose hours of productivity, or lose potential employees who simply can’t […]

26 August 2026

The Chamber Minute 08/25/26

WBC Is Back! Wednesday Business Connection is back! 🎉 Our WBC season kicks off on Wednesday, September 2, with Senator Dick Anderson, who will provide an update on legislative priorities and the issues affecting our businesses and communities. This is a great opportunity to hear firsthand from the Senator about how he will work for the good of our South Coast, while getting back to what WBC does best: networking, connecting, and chowing down together! 🤝🍽️ Lunch can be purchased for just $15, and your participation helps the Chamber continue bringing business-friendly programs to our community all season long, so come hungry! Then, on Wednesday, September 9, Rosey and Andy Boone will present “A Taste of Tuscany.” 🇮🇹 Come learn how you can travel with the Chamber on a fabulous nine-day journey through Tuscany. The trip is open to everyone, and your adventure will also help support the Chamber! We’ll even have a Tuscan lunch on the menu. Mangia! 🍝 Join us every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ko-Kwel Casino Resort. We look forward to seeing you as we kick off another great Wednesday Business Connection season! And as always, our business is helping your business.

18 August 2026

The Chamber Minute 08/17/26

Bowling, Bocce’s Cousin, and a Little Italian Fun! Ciao, Chamber friends! 🇮🇹 I, of course, am learning Italian for our upcoming Chamber Trip to Italy in 2027—more to come on that later! But for now, it’s time to gather your squadra (team) and get ready for our Taking Care of Business Bowling Tournament! 🎳 Join us on Thursday, August 27, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at North Bend Lanes Back Alley Pub & Grille. Teams of four to six players will enjoy bowling, cornhole, great networking, and plenty of friendly competition. 🤝🏆 Dinner is included, featuring delicious tri-tip sandwiches and Hawaiian mac salad. Or, as they say in Italy, mangia! 🍽️🇮🇹 Of course, the costume contest is always a hoot! I’ll be dressed as an Italian tourist, so get creative and come dressed to impress. 👒📸 There will also be prize drawings, plenty of laughter, and lots of opportunities to connect with fellow businesses. And we’ll find out which business takes home the coveted Strutter Award—or perhaps the Stinker! 🏅 Teams are forming now, and we are also accepting prize donations. Visit oregonsbayarea.org to sign up and join us for a bellissimo evening of Taking Care of Business! And as […]

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