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Chamber e-newsletter April 2009

Welcome New Members
Chamber Luncheon
Chamber Specials
Items For New Business Welcome Packs
High On Health Dinner
Leather Jacket
Hospitality 101
Welcome Reception Dr. Wright
Grand Re-opening Fabrics-N-More
"Smart Start to Your Small Business"
"Conflict Resolution: Tips, Tricks, Traps & Tools"
Calendar of Events

Always-There Services
Joseph Luton, Owner
27747 Hwy 101 S, Gold Beach
541-247-6892
Commercial janitorial services specializing in the use of environmentally friendly products.

Curry County Dept. of Veteran Services
Frank VanMeter, Chief of Veteran Services
94235 Moore St, Gold Beach
541-247-3205
www.co.curry.or.us/veterans/vetwebpage.htm
Government, Non-profit, Veteran Services.

GoldRush Center
John Rush
29692 Ellensburg Ave, Gold Beach
541-698-7900
www.goldrushcenter.com

Hospitality 101
Tim Hoone
286 M Street, Crescent City, CA 95531
888-349-9101 ext 268
www.hospitality101.biz
Customer Service Training, Skills Development, Business Development, Economic Development

Hunter Creek Bar & Grill
Julie Denney, Owner
28773 Hunter Creek Loop, Gold Beach
541-247-6100
Bar, Restaurant, Sports Bar

Illinois Valley Times
Linda Fisher
PO Box 272, Cave Junction, OR 97523
541-592-4378
www.iv-times.com
News from a positive point of view. Serving all of Southern Oregon.

Y-Knot Cafe
Linda Anderson and Lori Forsythe, Owners
29844 Ellensburg Ave, Gold Beach
541-247-6767
Great food in a great building! Open M-F 10 am - 4 pm.

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Chamber Luncheon:
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Noon at the Showcase Building at the Event Center
Spotlight: Chamber recognition for Hank Burch
Featured Speaker: Mackenna Marstall (GBHS)- North Curry Bioswale Project and
Ford Family Foundation Leadership Program

ORCA Heating & Refrigeration CCB# 125884
541-412-9560
Free video duct inspection and free system evaluation. This is about a $150.00 value for free! This is for Members only, proof required. These two inspections can help save money and energy. We will do business and home if they wanted, that’s a $300.00 value. It will help them get to know us and at the same time help them out in a tough time. NO OBLIGATION TO BUY ANYTHING. If we find something in the ducts they’ll see it on the closed circuit camera and we would give them a quote to clean. NO OBLIGATION. If their system needs help we will quote them on any repair or replacement. NO OBLIGATION to buy If there is nothing wrong in either FREE Peace of Mind: Healthy home and business, energy saving optimum efficient system.

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We are completely out of all items for our "New Business Welcome Packs"! Each month the Chamber proudly welcomes 3-6 new businesses to the Chamber membership. Our new business pack program is one way you can get extra exposure to new businesses coming to the area. Items of interest are promotional items: cups, pens, calendars, key chains, calculators, apparel, or other items such as free services or % off coupons. If you would like your business to participate in this program let Elyse know. 541-247-0923

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Tickets are still available for the Annual Curry Health Foundation "High On Health" Dinner
It's the Roaring 20's for the evening so plan to kick-up your heels to the Charleston and have a grand time.
Tickets are $35 per person- 541-247-3189

Someone left a very nice leather jacket at the Chamber Banquet this past January 26th. It remains an orphan at our office. Please call to claim before it goes to charity!

CLASSES ARE BEGINNING NOW
Our goal is to instill such a commitment to hospitality and customer service in our frontline visitor contact businesses that guests to America’s Wild River Coast will stay longer than planned, return sooner and more often than expected, and encourage their friends and associates to come to the area. We see tourism as a critical, renewable revenue source that will improve the profitability of all of our businesses and enhance the lifestyles of those of us who live here. And, best of all, helping guests enjoy memorable experiences is fun and exciting!
Our program is built on training frontline workers to provide exceptional guest service. It starts with 16 hours of basic customer service training that covers the philosophy of exceptional customer service, how exceptional customer service is defined, how businesses and frontline staff benefit financially when exceptional service is delivered, and some of the key ingredients sought by guests to our area. Many business owners will be very interested in how we show the dollar value of retaining customers, and just how profitable is repeat business, something every employee and associate should know.

After the basic customer service training is complete we offer various internship programs that cover restaurant service, retail sales, front desk service, etc. These provide more job-specific guest service training that individuals and businesses will find extremely beneficial. We are looking to expand our internship training and suggestions for additional areas to target are most welcome.

To further make our training programs more available to all we have broken the basic 16-hour course into four 4-hour segments. These are being offered in Gold Beach on successive Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Pacific Reef Hotel, on April 11, 18, 25 and May 2. Interested individuals and businesses can (and should) sign up by calling Mary Foote at (707) 464-8347. There is no charge for these sessions so they should act immediately to reserve their spots as seating may be limited!



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Introducing Dr. John Wright Orthopaedic Surgeon

Join us for a welcome reception at the Gold Rush Building in Gold Beach

Thursday, April 9 from 6 - 8 pm


Dr. Wright provides general orthopedic care and his practice with Curry Health Network will include arthroscopy, fusions, internal and external fixation, joint replacements (partial, total and revision), soft tissue repair and carpal tunnel release.

Friday, April 24 from 3- 7 pm- Ribbon cutting at 3 pm

Saturday, April 25 from 2 - 6 pm

Monday May 11th from 6-9pm at Curry Public Library.
Free workshop- Pre-registration required

Topics covered:

Myths about starting your own Business
Lifestyle Considerations
Characteristics - Personal
Why some businesses succeed and others fail
Legal Forms of Business
Elements of a Business Plan
Business Plan Steps
Market Analysis / Assessment
Market Plan
Operations Plan
Financial Plan
Income Statement Defined
Balance Sheet Assets / Liabilities
Sources of Equity / Debt Financing

Sign up at Curry Public Library or Call 541-247-7246

The South Coast Employer Council is proud to announce another high quality, educational workshop for you and your staff to attend. It is titled "Conflict Resolution: Tips, Tricks, Traps & Tools" and will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at the Employment Department in North Bend.

Becky Lunetta
South Coast Employer Council Coordinator
2075 Sheridan Ave.
North Bend, OR 97459
541-756-8459 ext 517
1-800-872-4942 ext 517

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