Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce

Onward Eugene and Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce have partnered to offer Lane County employers the opportunity to earn Best Place for Working Parents? designation. While family-friendly policies have a direct impact on working parents, local and national research proves that there is also a serious business case to being family-friendly:? 83% of millennials would leave one job for another with stronger family-friendly supports. Replacing an employee costs an employer six to nine months of that employee’s salary. Over 60% of working parents said child care issues have caused them to miss work. Employers lose $13 billion annually due to child care challenges faced by their workforce. Designation is easy – take the short, free assessment survey at the link below to begin: https://lnkd.in/gPrYDe6

We’re heading to the ol’ ballgame for opening day – and you better be there! Join us and help us cheer on the Eugene Emeralds Professional Baseball at the April Business After Hours. Wednesday, April 9 join the fun at PK Park, presented by theEms and AssuredPartners, starting at 5:30 p.m., first pitch at 6:35 p.m. This is a great opportunity to connect with our local business community, while enjoying America’s favorite pastime. See you there!? Register here: https://bit.ly/BAHems

Membership grew again in February - thank you to each and every member organization that believes in our mission and wants to support a vibrant and diverse economy that drives economic opportunity and well-being. Please show your support. Home Comfort and Air Conditioning Inc. Kiefer Automotive Group Alyrica Networks Ascend Wealth Partners, llc Hope Community Corporation @sbcoachingllc Zest Kitchen & Bar/Oakway Catering EUGENE BRiGHT Parade @morganmenshealth Farmstead at Delta Ridge

Onward Women’s Network (OWN) welcomed UO Softball Coach Melyssa Lombardi Thursday night at a cohort-wide seminar to highlight team culture, cohesion and success. Coach Lombardi offered insights, inspiration, and actionable tools to build a sustainable culture. Thank you Coach Lombardi, and to all who participated. For more information about OWN visit https://lnkd.in/gFjHaU2m

??Exciting News for Lane County residents and businesses! Alyrica Networks is new in town, ready to provide a friendlier internet experience. ?????? ?????????? ???????? ???????? ???????????????? ????????????????? Come support a local company and take advantage of: ?? Unlimited Data - no surprises ?? 24/7 Local Support - when you need it ?? Price Lock Promise - no changes or random fees ?? 30 Day Money Back Guarantee - risk-free ?? Trusted in the Willamette Valley for 20+ years #sponsoredpost #Alyrica? Alyrica Networks

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for the sold-out Policy Forum Breakfast at Eugene Country Club, presented by PeaceHealth and supported by NW Natural. Recognizing the uncertainty of ongoing federal economic policy changes, the event was our latest effort to keep our members informed and prepared by addressing how federal changes may impact business on a local level? – thank you speakers Chris Eyler of U.S. Chamber of Commerce, David Kirschner of Northwest Gas Association, and Sam Kelly-Quattrocchi of Lane Transit District.? Our next Policy Forum will focus on downtown Eugene, taking place in June. More details to follow soon.

We love seeing our members thrive and grow and expand! The possibility of a new Eugene Family YMCA facility is coming closer to reality with the recently announced agreement with Lane Transit District (LTD). As a long time supporter of our local Y, we see the impacts firsthand their programs and services have in our community. https://lnkd.in/g-EPmWf3

Today is National SBDC Day, and we’re celebrating all the ways that the Small Business Development Center in Eugene (and in communities across the country) are doing great things helping guide small businesses towards success. We appreciate all of their hard work – and you should too – so celebrate National SBDC Day however you choose. Learn more about Lane SBDC’s programs at https://lanesbdc.com/ #SBDCDay

Today is National SBDC Day, and we’re celebrating all the ways that the Small Business Development Center in Eugene @lcc-sbdc (and in communities across the country) are doing great things helping guide small businesses towards success. We appreciate all of their hard work – and you should too – so celebrate National SBDC Day however you choose. Learn more about Lane SBDC’s programs at https://lanesbdc.com/ #SBDCDay

Thank you to everyone who registered for the March Policy Forum Breakfast, presented by PeaceHealth and NW Natural, at the Eugene Country Club. This event is now officially SOLD OUT - exploring the impacts of new tariffs, federal layoffs, and funding cuts on businesses in the Eugene area and beyond, featuring multiple experts as guest speakers. *NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR*