Value of the Arts
A study finds arts and culture organizations are a major economic boon both nationally and here in Eugene
Early Child Care Business Accelerator Series Launched In September
An innovative child care business training program launched this September at the Lane Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in partnership with local Child Care Resource and Referral agency, Quality Care Connections (QCC).
Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Oregon’s Vulnerable Populations through the Oregon Digital Safety Net
The Oregon Digital Safety Net (ORDSN), a banner project of the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO), aims to bring the power of technology to vulnerable populations facing significant social, economic, mental, and physical health barriers.
The Impacts of Oregon’s Measure 110: A Look at the Consequences and What’s Next
In 2020, Oregon's Measure 110 emerged as a groundbreaking attempt to address drug addiction and criminalization. Passed by nearly 60% of Oregon voters, the measure was designed to decriminalize small amounts of hard drugs and to shift the state's focus from prosecution to treatment.
Community Solutions Summit: A “Why” Behind a Chamber of Commerce
One of the most common questions I get from folks when I tell them I work at the Chamber of Commerce, is “what is a Chamber of Commerce?” Putting aside my pride as the Director of Marketing and Communications (we clearly need to step up our communications efforts), I often tell them about all the work we do to connect together local business leaders, forge pathways to innovation and belonging, and the work we do to support our local workforce and prosperity for all. Honestly, it’s a lot of word salad.
