Happy 4th of July--Chamber Offices Closed
2025-07-04

Membership Meeting Lunch SUMMER HIATUS
2025-07-21 11:45 - 13:00, 2025-08-18 11:45 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce’s membership meeting lunches are on hiatus for the summer. We will return on September 15, 2025. Watch for your “Chamber News” member emails for more information.

Advertising Deadline for September/October Business Perspectives Newsletter
2025-08-11
Members with contracts for advertising in the RACC’s Business Perspectives newsletter must have ads submitted by 5:00 pm today.

DEADLINE for Project Leadership Applications
2025-08-21
The deadline to submit an application to the chamber’s 2025-26 Project Leadership Roseburg program is, by email, by 5:00 pm TODAY!

Labor Day--Chamber Offices Closed
2025-09-01

2025-26 Project Leadership Roseburg / Workshop #1
2025-09-11 09:00 - 16:30

RACC Membership Meeting Lunch--"AI Isn't the Future...It's Now"
2025-09-15 11:45 - 13:00
The AI revolution isn’t coming, it’s here! Is your business prepared? AI is everywhere and for many local business owners and professionals it can feel confusing or overwhelming. It is important for our members to develop strategies to position their business or organization to utilize AI technology and implement AI solutions that align with the organization to best support productivity and advance efficiency.
Get your tickets now to the chamber’s September 15 membership meeting lunch. The lunch program will feature Tim Fahndrich, Co-Founder and CEO of Whirlocal Media, who will break down what AI is (and what it isn’t), why it matters for small businesses and nonprofits, and how to start using it in simple, time-saving ways.
Attendees will learn how AI can help them:

Write better marketing content like emails, social posts, and website copy
How to go beyond marketing and use AI to help with any repetitive task
Respond to customer inquiries faster and never miss another call again
Save time and money and get better results on everyday tasks, even if they’re not tech-savvy

Chamber membership lunch meetings are held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex in the Community Conference Hall from 11:45 am to 1 pm. The lunch buffet opens at 11:45. Advanced ticket purchase is required to attend. Online ticket sales only. Tickets are not available at the door. The deadline to purchase your tickets is noon on Wednesday, September 10.
The chamber’s September membership meeting lunch program is generously supported and sponsored by CSO Financial, Inc.
BONUS SESSION: Season pass holders and RACC members who purchase a ticket to the September membership lunch will also receive a pass to an exclusive, member-only “bonus session” that same afternoon for those who want to dive deeper into AI and community-based marketing tools they can start using right away.

MONDAY MENTIONS
2025-10-06, 2025-10-27

2025-26 Project Leadership Roseburg / Workshop #2
2025-10-09 08:00 - 17:00

Advertising Deadline for November/December Business Perspectives Newsletter
2025-10-10

MONDAY MENTIONS (10/13)
2025-10-13

RACC Membership Meeting Lunch--"Keeping in Compliance with New, Updated State and Federal Employment Laws
2025-10-20 11:45 - 13:00 | Douglas County Fairgrounds
There have been noteworthy changes in 2025, with more to come 2026, to both federal and state employment/labor laws. Oregon employers face new regulations regarding leave, pay equity and hiring practices, with penalties for non-compliance growing stricter. These updates affect our local employers, from rules about internal investigations and age discrimination to new liability mandates for contractors. Employers should attend the Roseburg Area Chamber’s October 20 membership meeting lunch for important information about keeping in compliance with new and updated state and federal laws.
Presenting at the October membership lunch event will be Sean Ray, a partner with Barran Liebman, LLP. Barran Liebman is an employment, labor and benefits law firm in Oregon. Mr. Ray specializes in representing management in complex employment matters and high stakes litigation. He defends employers against discrimination complaints, sexual harassment lawsuits, and retaliation claims, wage and hour claims, and represents employers in state and district court, as well as before Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). He regularly presents to chambers of commerce and other business organizations around the state on employment law and labor matters.
Chamber membership lunch meetings are held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex in the Community Conference Hall from 11:45 am to 1 pm. The lunch buffet opens at 11:45. Advanced ticket purchase is required to attend. Online ticket sales only; tickets are not available at the door. The deadline to purchase your tickets is Wednesday, October 15.
The chamber’s October membership meeting lunch program is generously supported and sponsored by Evergreen Family Medicine.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
2025-10-31
Happy Halloween from the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce!

NOMINATIONS OPEN for 2025 Businesses of the Year, First Citizen Recognitions
2025-11-01
For more information and links to download nomination forms, please see the article on our “Current News” page. The nomination deadline is February 3, 2026.

MONDAY MENTIONS
2025-11-03
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2025-26 Project Leadership Roseburg / Workshop #3
2025-11-17 08:30 - 17:00

Economic Forecast 2026--RESERVATIONS ARE CLOSED
2025-11-17 08:45 - 11:30 | Douglas County Fairgrounds
Tickets for the Roseburg Area Chamber’s November 17 Economic Forecast 2026 are on sale now. The EF 2026 program will review this past year and the economic impacts on our businesses, county and state. Our expert panel of presenters will explore the issues, political climate and specific industries and, share their projections and insight about what business might expect in 2026.
Confirmed presenters are Jason Brandt, President & CEO of Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association; Brian Rooney, Regional Economist, Oregon Employment Department; Jeremy Rogers, Director of Legal Affairs and Public Policy at OREGON REALTORS®; and John Horvick, Sr. Vice President of DHM Research.
Advance ticket purchase is required. Tickets are on sale now. Deadline to purchase tickets is noon on Friday, November 14. Economic Forecast 2026 sponsors include Bowers Industrial, Inc., Hampton Inn & Suites-Roseburg, Lone Rock Resources, and Roseburg Forest Products.

RACC Membership Meeting Lunch--SOLD OUT/RESERVATIONS CLOSED
2025-11-17 11:45 - 13:00 | Douglas County Fairgrounds
The Roseburg Area Chamber’s last membership meeting of 2025 will host a program on the state of our state’s economy. The presentation will focus on the state of business in Oregon including a recent analysis of Oregon’s regulatory impacts on business and other factors resulting in Oregon’s plummeting business ranking in the US.
Presenting the November membership meeting lunch program will be Oregon Business & Industry president and CEO, Angela Wilhelms. In addition to the above, Angela will also provide a brief discussion on an OBI initiative to repeal ORS 195.530 (HB 3115) related to restrictions on local governments’ ability to manage and enforce unsanctioned public camping. She is also expected to share what business may expect to see in the upcoming 2026 Oregon Legislative Session.
Chamber membership lunch meetings are held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex in the Community Conference Hall from 11:45 am to 1 pm. The lunch buffet opens at 11:45. Advanced ticket purchase is required to attend. Online ticket sales only; tickets are not available at the door. The deadline to purchase your tickets is Wednesday, November 12.
The chamber’s November membership meeting lunch program is generously supported and sponsored by Pacific Power.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
2025-11-27
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce!

Black Friday / Plaid Friday...SHOP LOCAL!
2025-11-28
Whatever you call it, we call it SHOP LOCAL FRIDAY!

Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend--Chamber Offices Closed
2025-11-28 08:00 - 17:00
Be sure and make all your Black Friday shopping LOCAL!

Shop Small Saturday - SHOP LOCAL!
2025-11-29
Be sure and shop local on Shop Small Saturday and all through the holiday season. Support local businesses!

Advertising Deadline for January/February Business Perspectives Newsletter
2025-12-10

HAPPY HANUKKAH
2025-12-15
Happy (1st day of) Hanukkah!

2026 Membership Meeting Season Passes--SALES CLOSED/NO LONGER AVAILABLE
2025-12-15 - 2026-01-07
Season passes for the chamber’s seven membership meeting lunches (including our annual awards lunch in March) for 2026 go on sale December 15. Member season passes go on sale once a year and will ONLY be available to purchase between December 15, 2025 and Noon on January 7, 2026. After the January 7 deadline, members will need to purchase individuals tickets for each of the lunches in advance of the events.

The first membership lunch of 2026 is on Monday, January 12, 11:45 am to 1:00 pm at the Douglas County fairgrounds. Individual tickets for the January membership lunch will go on sale on December 22.

The 2026 membership meeting lunch schedule is: January 12, March 9, April 13, May 18, September 21, October 19 and November 16. Get your season pass(es) now and ensure your seat at the table for each of these lunches. Don’t want to pay online with a credit card? Mail a check to the Roseburg Chamber, P.O. Box 1026, Roseburg OR 97470, referencing 2026 season pass, postmarked no later than December 31, 2025 to ensure it is received by the chamber by the deadline.

Season passes are only available to Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce members in good standing, as a member-only benefit, and are not transferable.

Christmas Eve
2025-12-24
Happy Christmas Eve!
Chamber offices close at noon on Christmas Eve.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!
2025-12-25
Wishing you and yours a very MERRY CHRISTMAS from all of us at the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce!

HAPPY KWANZAA!
2025-12-26
Warm wishes for a joyful Kwanzaa from the Roseburg Area Chamber!
