The Chamber Minute 08/02/24

The Chamber Minute 08/02/24

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 kick off the season with an update from Senator David Brock-Smith and a Program with our own Ambassadors! We look forward to having you there!

Aug 14 Chamber Coins for Kids, CB Farmer’s Market, info booth, Come get your Coins Kiddos! Participating member’s businesses are awaiting you to come spend your coins at their locations! Farr’s Hardware in Coos Bay, Gib’s RV, So It Goes Coffeehouse, North Bend Lanes, South Coast Hospice, The Artist’s Loft Gallery, The Mark James Team at Cadwell Realty, Oregon’s Adventure Coast “The Visitor Center in Coos Bay” & Oregon Pacific Bank, have joined the program this year!

Aug 19 Walk with the Mayors & Ribbon Cutting at Noon California Street Boat Ramp at 400 California Ave, North Bend, Come Celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting and Go for a Walk and Talk with our Mayors, Joe Benetti of Coos Bay & Jessica Engelke of North Bend.

AUG 22nd Business After Hours this Month is at North Bend Lanes & BackAlley Pub & Grill are hosting “Taking Care Of Business” at NB Lanes, with Bowling Teams of Up to 6 forming now, Prizes, awards, & Costume contest! Cornhole Tournament and Steak Fajita Dinner & a Drink are all included. 5pm -9pm at 1225 Virginia Avenue, North Bend (All are welcome, NON-Bowling peeps can come to enjoy dinner & a drink for only $15 and cheer on your Favorite Chamber Team!

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