2022-23 Project Leadership Workshop #6
2023-03-09

Membership Meeting Lunch--RESERVATIONS CLOSED
2023-03-13 11:45 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Get your tickets for the Roseburg Area Chamber’s March 13 2023 membership lunch where attendees will get to take a walk on the wild side. Wildlife Safari executive director Dan Van Slyke will be on hand to talk about the highly successful cheetah breeding program, animal encounters, educational camps and so much more. And, of course, there will be animals! If you have a season pass, you already have your seat at the table. Chamber lunches are held at the Douglas County fairgrounds from 11:45 am to 1 pm. The luncheon buffet opens at 11:45. Advanced ticket purchase is required. Online ticket sales only. Ticket sales close Thursday, March 9 at Noon.

Greeters Committee Meeting--TBD
2023-03-14 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-04-11 08:00 - 09:00

Annual Awards Dinner, Meeting of the Membership & Celebration of Business--RESERVATIONS CLOSED
2023-03-23 17:45 - 20:00
The Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual awards dinner and meeting of the membership on March 23, 2023. Chamber leadership will share the organization’s activities for the past year and discuss future priorities. Small, medium and large businesses of the year will be honored and, the evening’s highlight will be the announcement of our 2022 First Citizens. Title sponsor for the chamber’s 2023 annual awards dinner is Cascade Community Credit Union! Our corporate sponsors for the event are Lone Rock Resources and Umpqua Insurance Agency!
Please see the March/April issue of Business Perspectives and future “Chamber News” member emails for more details and information. Tickets are on sale now. The deadline to purchase tickets is March 17. Members wishing to not purchase tickets online, may submit payment accompanied by the awards dinner flyer, by noon March 17. All past RACC board chairs and past First Citizens are included in the RACC member ticket pricing. We look forward to seeing our members on March 23!
Event is 5:45 to 8:00 pm: Reception at 5:45 pm / Dinner at 6:30 pm / Program at 7:15 pm

Membership Meeting Lunch--RESERVATIONS CLOSED
2023-04-10 11:45 - 13:00 | Douglas County Fairgrounds
“Manufacturing Matters in Douglas County” will be the hot topic at the chamber’s April membership meeting luncheon. A panel comprised of several of our community’s leaders in manufacturing will discuss their individual operations and the industry as a whole. Hear firsthand why the matters of manufacturing really matter, are actually imperative, to the economic future, growth and sustainability of Douglas County.
If you have a season pass, you already have your seat at the table. Chamber lunches are held at the Douglas County fairgrounds from 11:45 am to 1 pm. The luncheon buffet opens at 11:45. Advanced ticket purchase is required. Online ticket sales only. Ticket sales close at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 6.

Business After Hours @ Pinnacle Engineering
2023-04-11 16:30 - 18:30
Celebrate a long-time local business at a new location. Enjoy business and professional networking while checking out Pinnacle Engineering‘s new digs at 4276 Highway 99S in Roseburg. Admission is $3 at the door. More details in the chamber’s March/April 2023 issue of Business Perspectives e-newsletter and “Chamber News” emails.

2022-23 Project Leadership Workshop #7
2023-04-13

Greeters Committee Meeting TBD
2023-05-09 08:00 - 09:00

2022-23 Project Leadership Workshop #8
2023-05-11

Membership Meeting Lunch--RESERVATIONS CLOSED
2023-05-15 11:45 - 13:00
Timber/Wood Products Industry update presented by Lone Rock Resources CEO Toby Luther and 2022-23 Project Leadership class graduation will be featured at the chamber’s May 15 membership lunch. Advanced ticket purchase is required. Tickets are not sold at the door. Deadline to purchase tickets is Wednesday, May 10 at 5:00 pm. Chamber membership lunches are held from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm at the Douglas County fairgrounds. The chamber May membership lunch is generously sponsored by Douglas Timber Operators. Look for more details in the chamber’s May/June Business Perspectives newsletter and member “Chamber News” emails.

Memorial Day - CHAMBER CLOSED
2023-05-29

2023-24 Project Leadership Roseburg
2023-06-01 00:00
The chamber is now accepting applications for its 2023-24 Project Leadership Roseburg program which starts September 14. The program curriculum and application packet is available online HERE.
The chamber is very proud of this long-standing program. Our 2023-24 Project Leadership Roseburg program will mark the 34th year of this distinguished program! Since its inception, the chamber has graduated nearly 650 future business and community leaders from its professional development program.
Not your typical leadership program, Project Leadership Roseburg provides participants with a comprehensive awareness of Douglas County and a deeper understanding of how our community works directly from our business and community leaders. The nine-month program shares knowledge about our city and county, and fosters dedication to our community as participants learn how to get involved through volunteerism to help create a more vibrant future for Douglas County.
Applicants may be either employer-sponsored or self-sponsored. The cost of the program is $750 for Roseburg Area Chamber members; $950 for non-RACC-members. Roseburg Area Chamber members are given admittance priority. Acceptance is on a first-submitted, first-approved basis. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on August 25, 2023.

2023-24 InUmpqua Magazine
2023-06-12 00:00
The Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting reservations for ads in its 2023-24 InUmpqua magazine–a digital and printed business directory, community profile and visitor guide. The InUmpqua is made available to residents and businesses throughout Douglas County, distributed to visitors and potential new residents and to chambers and visitor information center in Oregon. The online digital edition is one of the chamber’s most popular downloads.
This publication remains one of the best advertising values available to promote your business or organization to other businesses, residents and visitors. Check out our 2022-23 InUmpqua online or pick one up at the chamber! The reservation/contract submission deadline is August 31. CLICK HERE to download a copy of the 2023-24 InUmpqua rate sheet and advertising contract.

RACC Membership Meeting Lunches
2023-06-19 11:45, 2023-07-17 11:45, 2023-08-21 11:45
Just a reminder to our members that RACC membership meeting lunches are on summer hiatus. Membership lunches return on September 18 with our guest presenter, BOLI Commissioner Christina Stephenson. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!
Have a wonderful summer! Check out our Visitor Event Calendar for fun things to do this summer in the beautiful Land of Umpqua.

CHAMBER CLOSED
2023-07-03

July 4th Independence Day - CHAMBER CLOSED
2023-07-04

2023-24 Project Leadership Application Deadline
2023-08-25
The deadline to submit applications for the Roseburg Area Chamber’s distinguished leadership program is TODAY, August 25 at 5:00 p.m. For more details download the Project Leadership Roseburg application.

InUmpqua Magazine Ad Reservation Deadline
2023-08-31 17:00
The Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting reservations for ads in its 2023-24 InUmpqua magazine–a digital and printed business directory, community profile and visitor guide. The InUmpqua is made available to residents and businesses throughout Douglas County, distributed to visitors and potential new residents and to chambers and visitor information center in Oregon. The online digital edition is one of the chamber’s most popular downloads.
This publication remains one of the best advertising values available to promote your business or organization to other businesses, residents and visitors. Check out our 2022-23 InUmpqua online or pick one up at the chamber! The reservation/contract submission deadline is August 31. CLICK HERE to download a copy of the 2023-24 InUmpqua rate sheet and advertising contract.

Labor Day - CHAMBER CLOSED
2023-09-04

2023-24 Project Leadership Roseburg / Workshop #1
2023-09-14 09:00 - 16:30
“Orientation, Leadership and Teambuilding”

Membership Meeting Lunch--RESERVATIONS CLOSED
2023-09-18 11:45 - 13:00
The Roseburg Area Chamber’s September 18 membership lunch program will host a panel presentation from organizations whose grassroots efforts focus on positive change for our community. Presenting at the lunch will be Matt Hill, executive director for Douglas Timber Operators, Denise Barrett, executive director of Forest Bridges and Melissa Cribbins, executive director of Communities for Healthy Forests. These three distinguished grassroots organizations may have some shared goals, but are each distinct organizations with different activities and areas of focus. The September program will give our members greater insight about each organization and the great work being done for the benefit of our community and others.
Chamber membership lunches are held from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm at the Douglas County fairgrounds. Look for more details in the chamber’s September/October Business Perspectives e-newsletter and member “Chamber News” emails.
Advanced ticket purchase is required. Tickets are not sold at the door. The last day to purchase tickets is Wednesday, September 13, by noon. The chamber’s September membership meeting luncheon is generously sponsored by CSO Financial, Inc.

2023-24 Project Leadership Roseburg / Workshop #2
2023-10-12 09:00 - 16:30
“Business, Industry and Natural Resources”

Membership Meeting Lunch--RESERVATIONS CLOSED/NO TICKETS AVAILABLE
2023-10-16 11:45 - 13:00
TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. The Roseburg Area Chamber’s guest presenter at its October membership lunch will be new Oregon Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson. The Commissioner is interested in meeting with local business owners to hear about workforce challenges and other issues facing our business community, and share how the Bureau of Labor and Industries can be a resource for Oregon employers. Chamber membership lunches are held from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm at the Douglas County fairgrounds. Look for more details in the chamber’s September/October Business Perspectives e-newsletter and member “Chamber News” emails.
Advanced ticket purchase is required. Tickets are not sold at the door. The last day to purchase tickets will be Wednesday, October 11, by noon.

Business of the Year and First Citizens Nominations Open
2023-11-01 08:00
The Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for outstanding member businesses, 2023 first citizen honors and more. Honorees will be announced at the chamber’s annual awards dinner on March 21, 2024.
Business of the year recognition include three categories: small, medium and large-size Roseburg Area Chamber-member businesses. Check out our list of past recipients of business of the year honors. Criteria and additional details are included on the Business of the Year nomination form. The submittal deadline for nominations is February 2, 2024.
The chamber has opened 2023 nominations to honor deserving individuals with our community’s highest recognition, First Citizen. Take a look at the list of our past First Citizen honorees. The chamber is also accepting nominations for 2023 chamber volunteer and innovative business of the year. Nomination forms and criteria for these can be found online for Chamber Volunteer of the Year, Business Innovator and First Citizens. Nomination deadline is 5:00 pm on February 2, 2024.

Economic Forecast 2024--New Date: January 8, 2024
2023-11-13 08:45 - 11:30
DUE TO SCHEDULE CONFLICTS, ECONOMIC FORECAST HAS BEEN MOVED TO JANUARY 8, 2024.
Economic Forecast 2024 is held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex on Monday, November 13 January 8 from 8:45 to 11:30 am. Tickets are on sale now. Advanced ticket purchase is required to attend. GET TICKETS HERE. Program details in the chamber’s November/December issue of Business Perspectives and member “Chamber News” emails.
Thank you to our generous member sponsors for supporting EF 2024: Addcox Heating Center, Cardinal Services, Inc., Con-Vey, Gordon Wood Insurance & Financial Services, Inc., Marco Pharma International, Lone Rock Resources and Roseburg Forest Products.

2023-24 Project Leadership Roseburg / Workshop #3
2023-11-13 08:45 - 17:00
“Economic Forecast 2024 Program / Transportation and Utilities”

Membership Meeting Lunch--RESERVATIONS CLOSED/NO TICKETS AVAILABLE
2023-11-13 11:45 - 13:00 | Douglas County Fairgrounds
Tickets are on sale for the chamber’s final membership lunch of 2023. Presenters will discuss ongoing efforts to mitigate impacts of homelessness in our community. More details in member’s “Chamber News” emails. The November 13 membership meeting lunch is held at the Douglas County fairground from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm. The buffet line opens at 11:45 am. The November membership lunch is sponsored by Pacific Power.
Advance ticket purchase is required to attend the November membership lunch. Tickets are not sold at the door and are not available once the deadline has passed. The deadline to purchase tickets is Thursday, November 9 at noon.
