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Living and Doing Business Guide 2012 What other people say about shland…. Top 10 Best Places to Live – CNN Money Magazine, 2009
Photo by Graham Lewis Top 10 Best Outside Towns to Live – Outside Magazine, June 2010
Top 10 places in the world to visit based on Geo-tourism, tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place – its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the well-being of its residents. - National Geographic Adventure, 2010
Photo by Sean Baghshaw Home to one of the Top 20 Best Schools in America, Southern Oregon University for education and access to outdoors – Outside Magazine, 2009
Top 25 Best Towns to Retire – CNN Money Magazine, 2010
Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of the Pacific Northwest,
Photo by Rich Carlson Joan Tapper 2010.
Best Town for Trail Running – Trailrunner Magazine, June 2010
The “jumping off point” for adventure – PDX Magazine 2010
Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival Photo by Graham Lewis Cover photo by Graham Lewis What Ashland residents say are the Top 10 reasons they live in Ashland....
1. Great place to raise a family and grow a business Photo by Sean Bagshaw 2. Common values that support sustainable green practices & organic farming
3. Small town charm – vibrant downtown – unique shops
4. Great restaurants, artisan foods, wines and organic produce
5. Cultural amenities – plays, music, Photo by Sean Bagshaw museums, galleries, local events
6. Scenic beauty, four season climate – access to outdoor recreation
7. University town – educational and cultural opportunities for citizens
8. Lithia Park – Ashland creek, duck
ponds, band shell and walking Photo by Sue Newman trails
9. Preservation and value of historic buildings – residential & business
10. Educated and involved citizenry – people can and do make a difference Photo by Christopher Briscoe Welcome Nestled at the base of the convergence of the Siskiyou and Cascade mountain ranges at an elevation of 2,000 feet, Ashland residents have a deep respect for nature and share a common dependence on our natural environment for clean water, air and wise land use. Ashland is dependent Photo by Sean Bagshaw solely on its watershed for its water. Southern Oregon is one of the 13 most bio- diverse regions in the world with a climate that supports sustainable and organic agriculture boasting a rich environment for farms and vineyards with a growing interest in urban farming in Ashland.
Ashland is known as a place for innovation and creativity and enjoys an historic legacy of education and culture that is authentically deserved. In 2012, Ashland is
Photo by Sean Bagshaw celebrating 140 years of higher education with Southern Oregon University that supports a population that has a proportionately high level of educational attainment. As home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival since its founding in 1935, Ashland’s educated citizenry is complimented by an exceptionally highly educated visitor population. These visitors and residents support businesses that provide rich offerings in the performing and visual arts, outstanding cuisine in over 80 restaurants, artisan foods, compelling independent shops and stunning galleries.
Photo by Graham Lewis In Ashland, many businesses apply sustainable practices with a number of leading-edge green businesses as well as technology innovators and high performing companies.
Residents of Ashland have intense civic pride and are involved in volunteer activities that range from City commissions to non- profit organizations, spiritual organizations
Photo by Christopher Briscoe and civic groups. We welcome diversity of race, thought and lifestyle. 4 www.ashlandchamber.com Photo by Christopher Briscoe LIVING AND CONTENTS: DOING BUSINESS GUIDE Ashland’s History...... 4 Chamber History...... 6 Executive Director’s Message...... 6 Chamber Leadership...... 8 Chamber Programs...... 10 Our Climate & Geology...... 12 shland Water - Past & Present...... 13 Outdoors...... 16 World Class Recreation...... 18 Cultural...... 21 Culinary...... 27 Community Events...... 30 Community...... 32 Community Resources...... 33 Education...... 34 Guanajuato, our Sister City...... 39 Healthcare...... 40 Retirement & Senior Services...... 49 Housing & Real Estate...... 50 The Economy...... 54 Demographics...... 55 Educational Attainment...... 56 Labor Market...... 57 Economic Development...... 60 The Role of Tourism...... 61 Retail Trade...... 65 Ashland High-Performing Businesses and Support Services...... 66 2012 Featured Companies...... 68 Green Businesses...... 74 Financial & Transportation...... 75 World’s Only Wildlife Forensics Lab...... 76 110 East Main Street • PO Box 1360 • Ashland, OR 97520 Ashland Marketplace...... 78 (541) 482-3486 • (541) 482-2350 Fax Member Directory...... 79 Contacts...... 88 CREDITS:
Ashland Chamber of Commerce LIVING AND DOING BUSINESS GUIDE 2012 Project Manager:...... Sandra Slattery Copywriting:...... Katharine Flanagan, Sandra Slattery and Rebecca Reid Data Collection:...... Kelsey Holderness Copy editing, Advertising & Sales:...... Dana Fortmiller, and Katharine Flanagan Graphic Design and Production:...... Dana Welsh Photo by Sean Bagshaw
Living & Doing Business 5 shland’s History
Ashland Mills circa 1878
t is clear that the land we call home has long, varied County Ohio, had tried their hands unsuccessfully. and fascinating roots. Much of what we know is Helman, having crossed the Siskiyou Mountains not written — it is lore passed on by people who remembered a creek that ran strong, sheltered by the have passed on beliefs, traditions and a value system, mountains, in what looked to be a fertile valley. Upon Ithrough storytelling and legends. Much of their message his recommendation the two men decided to stake resonates today. Estimates based on carbon dating claims in that place. They decided that supplying miners show that various tribes lived in our region as far back as would be far more lucrative than actually mining itself. 6,000 BC. These various tribes are responsible for many They built a lumber mill first. They did so well that they of our current names (Lithia water, Siskiyou Mountains). started a flour mill in 1854. Thus the town of Ashland The early Southwestern Oregon Native Americans were Mills was born. The fledgling settlement gained some highly mobile hunters and traders. Many of their food stability in 1855 when Helman donated twelve building resources, such as salmon, acorns, seeds, and berries sites around the mill to create a central business district. were seasonal. Other species, such as shellfish, elk, deer Wooden structures sprung up including a blacksmith, and smaller ground animals, were available year-round. meat market, cabinet shop and livery. This gathering The original Native American hunting and trading trails place soon became known as the Plaza. It is still called became the fur trading routes of early trappers and that today. The Plaza has always been an intersection explorers, and later the wagon train routes that would and arena for civic activities and social gatherings. It was lead eventually to our current system of roads, such also a sought after meeting place for Ashland seniors, as I-5 freeway. As time progressed, and villages were who gathered daily to soak the sun, swap stories and more developed, they built houses by digging shallow sip the town’s healing elixir, Lithia Water. Prior to the pits and roofing them with structures of poles, bark immigration of settlers, Native Americans used the and brush. Two primary tribes in the Ashland area were mineral waters surrounding Ashland in the care of the the Athabascan-speaking tribes of the Takelma and sick and the aged. At one time, in the 1930’s, there Shasta Indians. The City of Ashland is built on the ruins was hope that Ashland would become a renowned and of a Shasta Indian village. In the pioneer settlement of profitable spa similar to those found in Europe. When the area, as in much of the nation, there were intense the pipeline maintenance costs became prohibitive and conflicts and battles with the Native Americans. Many with the advent of World War II, interest and enthusiasm members of the tribes that existed in the Rogue Valley waned. were taken to reservations to live. Even though many who came to Southern Oregon and specifically Ashland After the town of Ashland was established with mills, to strike it rich on gold (in the 1850’s) found out that it blacksmiths, shops and schools, the most striking thread wasn’t as easy as it sounded to find it here. Two of those weaving through the town’s past was its long-standing men, Abel Helman and Eber Emery, both from Ashland affinity for culture and education. Ashland College and
6 www.ashlandchamber.com shland’s History
Circa 1950’s. At the corner of Pioneer and East Main Streets, where the current day Ashland Chamber of Commerce is housed. Photo courtesy of Chamber archives Normal School was founded in 1872, and later became Angus L. Bowmer, an enthusiastic young teacher from Southern Oregon University. The first glimmers of Southern Oregon Normal School (now Southern Oregon a library began in 1879 with the Ashland Library and University), was struck by the resemblance between Reading Room Association. In 1912, the Carnegie Library the Chautauqua walls and some sketches he had seen was built and is still standing as one of our beautifully of Elizabethan theatres. He proposed producing a renovated buildings in Ashland today. A major event in “festival” of two plays within the walls, in conjunction Ashland’s cultural history was the arrival of Chautauqua, with the City of Ashland’s Fourth of July celebration. The a nationwide traveling program of lectures, seminars City cautiously advanced Bowmer a sum “not to exceed and entertainment that began in New York and came to $400” for the project. SERA (State Emergency Relief Ashland in 1893, drawing people from all over Southern Administration) funds provided a construction crew to Oregon. A dome-shaped building, the “Chautauqua build the stage and improve the grounds. Tabernacle,” was constructed to house the events, and is clearly visible in many old photographs of the town. The Oregon Shakespearean Festival was officially born The Elizabethan Stage of the Oregon Shakespeare on July 2, 1935 with a production of Twelfth Night. The Festival now stands on that site. Ashlanders heard Festival presented The Merchant of Venice on the 3rd such notables as William Jennings Bryant, John Phillip and Twelfth Night again on the 4th. Reserved seats cost Sousa and William Taft, and saw many plays and other $1, with general admission of $.50 for adults and $.25 for forms of entertainment at the “Tabernacle” during the children. Even at these prices, the Festival covered its Ashland Chautauqua’s 10-day seasons. At the time of own expenses. The Festival also absorbed the losses of its construction in 1889, the Ganiard Opera House was the daytime boxing match that the City — which feared said to be the finest opera house between San Francisco that the plays would lose money — held onstage. and Portland. As was the case with opera houses of that time, Ganiard was home to a variety of entertainment, From the original three performances and two plays, including operas, plays and movies. It was also used for the Festival has grown into a nine month series certain community events like graduations. encompassing over 780 performances and 12 plays in repertory. Ashland’s long cultural history leads directly In 1917 a round, dome-covered structure was erected into the spirit of the town today — cultured yet down in the place of the original Chautauqua building. to earth, progressive yet traditional. That spirit is one The structure fell into disuse, however, when the of Ashland’s finest qualities. If you’re interested in local Chautauqua movement died out in the early 1920s. The history, opportunities abound for you, primarily through dome was torn down in 1933, but the cement walls the Southern Oregon Historical Society. The Society remain standing today; covered with ivy, they surround currently operates museums, a research library and the Elizabethan Stage. public archives. www.sohs.org
Living & Doing Business 7 The Ashland Chamber of Commerce Historically grounded since 1889, the Chamber, formerly the Ashland Board of Trade and Ashland Commercial Club, promotes businesses and the community by providing business resources, creating events, maintaining strong community partnerships, promoting tourism, conducting community issues discussions and collaborative problem solving while providing community leadership. Photo courtesy of Terry Skibby Photo courtesy of Terry Photo courtesy Oregon Shakespeare Festival Shakespeare Oregon courtesy Photo Photo courtesy of Klamath County Museum
C.B. Watson
Business people working through the Chamber in large Commercial Club. He helped the Club see the benefits and small ways have provided the leadership in the of “boosting” tourism by converting industrial mill lands Chamber to help guide major efforts whose legacy’s into a park. This effort exemplified the City Beautiful we benefit from today. Many of these former Ashland movement, converting blunt frontier utility to more “heros” are unknown to many now, but without their aesthetically pleasing and cultured presentation, an ethic efforts we would not enjoy the life we have today. The especially appealing to the women of town. Alongside following are just a few of their accomplishments: his wife, Ella J. Chitwood Watson, he assisted at the organizational meeting of the Ashland Woman’s Civic Improvement Club, where he shared his vision for a grand The Early Years: park, extending along Ashland Creek from the town’s Plaza eighteen miles up to the summit of Ashland Butte The Ashland Ashland Board of TradeWatershed met with the newly elected (present day Mt. Ashland – a name change promoted city council and mayor in December 1891 and agreed to by the Ashland Commercial Club to add ‘grandeur’). At petition to reserve the Ashland watershed. The petition the Commercial Club, Watson gave his “well-known and delivered to President Cleveland requested that a forest pronounced views favoring every movement that will reserve be set aside on Ashland Creek from the public land enhance the beauty of Ashland’s natural surroundings”, to protect the water supply from “timber land speculators and the Club passed a resolution to establish the Ashland and other types of vandals”. The proclamation for the Canyon Park. The City Council rejected the Club proposal, Ashland Forest Reserve came in September 1893 with the opting instead to sell the industrial land keeping a express purpose of protecting the municipal watershed. postage stamp-sized park. Leaders of the Commercial Club gathered signatures from amongst themselves and neighbors to successfully place the initiative on the Ashland Canyon Park – December 1908 ballot. Between the combined efforts of the Commercial Club and the Woman’s Civic Improvement present day Lithia Park Club, voter support was assured, and the initiative passed Chandler Bruer (C.B.) Watson, President of the Ashland by a famously wide margin. – Commercial Club, orchestrated the protection of “Ashland Darren Borgias, The Nature Conservancy, See http:// Canyon Park” by enlisting the political support of the www.oregonencyclopedia.org/entry/view/watson_c_b_1849_1930_/
8 www.ashlandchamber.com Oregon Shakespeare Festival In 1935, the first Annual Shakespearean Festival began core. Banners were repaired and new Christmas during the Ashland 4th of July Celebration with a boxing decorations were purchased and installed. Community match. The early and on-going support of the Festival enhancement continues to be at the forefront of by the Chamber has been evident throughout the Chamber efforts. years. During World War II, the Festival closed but the Chamber “urged” them to reopen in 1947. The Festival accepted the $1,000 offer from the Chamber to reopen. In 1950, due to the efforts of the Oregon Shakespeare Support of Southern Oregon Festival and the Ashland Chamber of Commerce, “travel University editors” from large California publications came to Throughout the decades, the Chamber has had a write about the event. – taken from the History of the strong and enduring partnership with Southern Oregon Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Today, we have a strong University – originally called Southern Oregon Normal and collaborative partnership in tourism promotion and School, then Southern Oregon College, then Southern community engagement. Oregon State College and finally Southern Oregon University (SOU). Through mutual support, collaborative leadership and continuing involvement on all levels, the Chamber and SOU deeply value their partnership. Promoting Ashland The Chamber began creating promotional literature in the early 1900’s encouraging visitors Community Events - and new residents to Ashland Ashland Contributes through a variety of campaigns Event coordination and promotion have existed from that continue today to showcase the beginning with the Ashland Chamber. The longest our beautiful town. standing events being the 4th of July Celebration and Courtesy of Chamber archives the Christmas holidays –now called the Festival of Light. Mention is made in newspaper stories and minutes as Beautification and far back as the late 1880’s of community celebrations coordinated by the Chamber then referred to as the Decorations Board of Trade and later the Ashland Commercial Club One of the first efforts at beautification came with the and finally the Ashland Chamber of Commerce. As Chamber working to get rid of the dirt streets in the businesses have always funded and supported these downtown by encouraging the paving of Main Street. community events this has allowed them to grow and Chamber leadership in the 1950’s began clean-up, fix-up, develop over the years. paint-up campaigns to beautify the town. Included in this effort were the first street trees in the downtown Photos by Graham Lewis Graham by Photos
Living & Doing Business 9 Chamber Leadership President’s Message – Lisa Beam
s a native to the Rogue Valley, I was well aware of what a spectacular place Ashland is to live. Having spent some years outside of Oregon, it only reinforced my positive perspective of Ashland and Southern Oregon. Ashland is a quaint town with it all; creativeA and entrepreneurial people, a strong arts community, year- round outdoor recreation and residents who truly invest and take pride in where they live.
This guide along with the information presented on the Chamber website will give you a wonderful overview of what Ashland has to offer. Whether you are considering a life-changing transition or are just
seeking a wonderful vacation getaway, I have no doubt that you will be Photo by Judith Pavlik encouraged and motivated to see Ashland for yourself first-hand.
Lisa Beam Chamber President Co-Owner, Pasta Piatti Co-Owner, Sesame Asian Kitchen
Chamber Board 2011-12 Photo by Judith Pavlik
Left to Right: Nancy Morgan, Yala; Drew Gibbs, Winchester Inn; Mary Gardiner, SOU International Programs; Cindy Bernard, Rogue Valley Roasting Co.; Jim Teece, Project A; Lisa Beam, Pasta Piatti/Sesame; Pam Hammond, Paddington Station; Marie Donovan, Ashland Homes Real Estate; Mark Marchetti, Ashland Community Hospital; Annie Hoy, Ashland Food Cooperative; Alex Amarotico, Standing Stone Brewing Co.; Meiwen Richards, People’s Bank & Don Anway, Ashland Springs Hotel.
10 www.ashlandchamber.com Executive Director’s Message - Sandra Slattery
mproving the economic health, vitality and livability of Ashland is at the cornerstone of the Chamber’s programs. Our core values stem from an appreciation and support for what small business contributes to society through jobs, financial donations Iand volunteerism. We value cultural diversity, quality education, a clean environment, healthy business sector, and a family-friendly small town. The services we offer our visitors, residents and businesses underscore these values and work to strengthen our collaborative partnerships creating a sustainable community. Dedicated, caring and creative individuals working tirelessly year- round is what has made the Chamber the positive force it is for over Photo by Judith Pavlik one hundred years. I am grateful to be a part of it and humbled by those who give of their time and resources for the betterment of society enhancing our quality of life.
Sandra Slattery, Executive Director, Ashland Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Board 2011-12 Chamber Staff 2011-12
(Left to Right, Back to Front):
Graham Lewis Volunteer Coordinator/ Staff Photographer
Katharine Flanagan VCB, Sales & Marketing Director
Kelsey Holderness Projects & Special Events Coordinator
Dana Fortmiller Membership Development Manager
Sandra Slattery Executive Director
Dana Welsh Photo by Judith Pavlik Operations Manager/ Graphic Design/ Website Administration
Living & Doing Business 11 Chamber Programs
Visitor & Convention Bureau
Committee Pavlik by Judith Photo 2011-2012 Left to Right: Rick Saul, Mt. Ashland Ski Area; Drew Gibbs, The Winchester Inn, Restaurant and Wine Bar; Vicki Capp, The Iris Inn Bed & Breakfast; Graham Sheldon, Ashland Creek Inn; Katharine Flanagan, Staff,Director of VCB & Marketing; Dustin Way, Rogue Valley Roasting Co.; Denise Daehler, Liquid Assets Wine Bar; Deb Cleland, Waterstone Spa & Salon; Lisa Beam, Pasta Piatti/Sesame Asian Kitchen; Don Anway, Ashland Springs Hotel & Maddy DiRienzo, Mistletoe Road Self-Storage and Business Park. Not pictured: Julie Gurwell, Oregon Cabaret Theatre and Kevin Bendaw, Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
– The Ashland Chamber Educational workshops and conferences are conducted formedTourism the Visitor Promotion & Convention Bureau in 1982 with throughout the year on topics such as global business, a small grant from the City and a stalwart group of marketing, retail, visitor demographics and labor force business members. The programs and events have grown issues among others. Recognition of our community leaders substantially over the years resulting in strong industry is done annually celebrating their generous contributions. relationships, business growth through the seasons and a Many of the Chamber’s educational workshops are driven respect of the tourism industry and its impact on the city. by Chamber members engaging with one another and the Tourism is promoted year-round with a primary emphasis Chamber regarding their business needs. on the fall, winter and spring seasons through marketing campaigns, special events and festivals. Hundreds of is the oldest and largest event in community members volunteer their time to provide 4thAshland’s of history.July Conducted by the Chamber with information services and to assist in coordinating marketing hundreds of volunteers, the event exemplifies the spirit of programs and events. community in Ashland. Starting in January, a committee of civic-minded Ashland Chamber members meet to plan Economic development is provided by the the year’s event. Their dedication to the Chamber and Chamber through relocation services, point-of-contact community of Ashland is apparent in their hard work, management information services, educational trainings, meeting regularly for six months and arriving in the early marketing, Rapid Response Team to inquiries and hours of the morning of the 4th of July. Whether they are coordination with economic development agencies. coordinating the long line of parade entries, the unique The website www.ashlandchamber.com provides visitors, artisans in Lithia Park or volunteering to help the Fire residents and businesses with information on all aspects of Department sweep the professional Fireworks Display field the community including tourism amenities and attractions, the morning of the 5th, these hardworking volunteers are relocation, community events, education, demographics, truly committed to the spirit that is Ashland. health care, business resources and much more. Photos by Graham Lewis Photos
12 www.ashlandchamber.com The Ashland Chamber offers many programs to serve its members and the business community as well as to serve the overall community including:
Photos by Graham Lewis
celebrates the magic of the Networking through Greeters seasonFestival with over of aLight million lights from Thanksgiving provides weekly support, to New Years and includes numerous seasonal events promotionand Ambassadors and fun for business members including ribbon showcasing the charm and delight of shopping, dining cuttings and grand openings. As a membership organization and staying in a small picturesque town for the holidays. the Ashland Chamber encourages and provides opportunities Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Festival for member to member business keeping business local of Light in 2012, the Committee has been hard at work and supporting the Ashland economy. Chamber members since the final bulb was in place for the 2011 celebration. find business success through the programs and support Knowing that 2012 would bring a celebration of the history provided by the Ashland Chamber. of the event, Chamber volunteers along with dedicated community members such as the Boy Scout Troop 112 have Volunteer Opportunities - Hundreds been planning and preparing 40 historic red lanterns to be of Ashland residents volunteer their time for programs repainted and restrung along the downtown core. connected with the Ashland Chamber. They include work Both the 4th of July and Festival of Light Celebrations on community events such as the 4th of July Celebration are Chamber run events that would not be possible and Festival of Light but also in the daily greeting of visitors without the commitment of community volunteers and through our offices both at the Chamber and during the our generous sponsors. summer months on the Plaza at our Information Booth.
4th of July Committee 2012 Photo by Judith Pavlik by Judith Photo
Left to Right/Back Row: Rich Walsh, SOU Security; Hector Meletich, APD; Jack Mills, Official Starter;Gary Nelson, Cars & Drivers; Clif Schieck, Head Judge; Don Dedrick, Parade Chair; Bud Clardy, Parade Official;Dana Fortmiller, Ashland Chamber; Jerry Molinaro, Parks Committee; Margueritte HIckman, Fireworks Chair; Dana Welsh, Ashland Chamber; Chuck Nagel, Bandshell Chair; . Front Row: Steve Ross, SOU Security; Katharine Flanagan, Ashland Chamber; Gordon Roda, Head Chair; Kelsey Holderness, Ashland Chamber; Sandra Slattery, Ashland Chamber; Dan Merrill, Ashland Parks & Rec.; Bunny Lewis, Gap Control Chair; Risa Buck, Greening Chair; Danika Taylor, Parks Chair; Jenica Faye, Head Parade Official;Steve MacLennan, Ashland Police Department Living & Doing Business 13 Our Climate & Geology
Photo by Fred Stockwell Photo by Fred Stockwell Photo by Sean Bagshaw
ong before the Cascade mountains rose above together with other evidence suggests it as the probable the surface of the sea, when its waters washed source of these great boulder beds, and that it had its the foot of the Rocky mountains, the Siskiyou mouth in a great delta where the Rogue River valley now is. mountains stood, an island in this vast waste of waters. -- C. B. WATSON. Ashland Daily Tidings, December 2, 1907. LIt had volcanoes then that flashed their flames skyward; C.B.Watson was President of the Ashland Commercial Club a beacon light to a shipless sea. This island was very (forerunner of the Ashland Chamber of Commerce.) extensive and extended to the Sacramento Valley on the south, comprising what is now called the Wooly Bully Climate mountains, Scotts mountains and the Siskiyous. This cluster You will find us 15 miles of mountains is termed by the U. S. Geological Department, north of the California “The Klamath Group,” and is described as an old Cretaceous border on Interstate 5 island. Ashland is situated directly on the shore line and this at the south end of the shore is easily traced for fifty miles each way. The records Rogue Valley, about 2,000 of its history are found in the sand stone that laps up on feet above sea level.
the foot of the island. The great sand stone cliffs in sight Mt. Ashland, part of the Temperatures on the north side of Bear creek contain shells of fish and Siskiyou Mountain Range, animals that were once denizens of the deep, and are long rises above us to the since extinct. Even near Siskiyou station, four thousand feet south, 7,500 feet high, and above sea level, are cliffs of sand stone filled with trigonia, the Cascade Range lies trilobit, amonite, oyster and many other shells that never about 30 miles to the east. lived outside of the ocean. Standing on the summit of Ashland is 365 miles north Ashland Butte then nothing but ocean could have been of San Francisco and 285 miles south of Portland.
discerned within the limits of vision. Rainfall Average Although the climate is The great sand stone cliffs that are picturesque sights fairly mild, we do have four of the mountain side north of town, stand on a bed of distinct seasons. conglomerate that shows at least fifty feet in depth. Some of these boulders are large and some are small, Despite Oregon’s but all are cemented together and have been rounded by reputation for rain, Ashland stream action and not by beach action. The rocky tract of averages only 19 inches Rogue River Valley known as “the desert,” is made so by per year, plus 10 inches of
the disintegration of other cemented boulder cliffs. The snow. In USDA Zone 7, we Snowfall Average Siskiyou mountains were not formed like the Cascades. have a growing season of The existence of an old river bed coursing southwesterly 170 days starting April 30. Ashland’s climate is ideal for through central eastern Oregon, is easily traceable to near gardening, and is especially conducive to growing roses the foot of the Cascade mountains on the east side and and vegetables such as vine-ripened tomatoes. The there, apparently being cut off by the uplift of that range, climate is also conducive to growing grapes, with many wineries in the immediate area.
14 www.ashlandchamber.com Water - Past & Present shland Creek that runs through Lithia Park has sustained life in the upper Bear Creek Valley for thousands of years. It was the major water source for native peoples and later for settlers. Its generous flow determined Native American habitation Asites and eventually the location of Ashland. From the stream they called Mill Creek, the first Euro-American settlers took water for drinking and cooking, powered a sawmill and a flour mill, and irrigated crops. Residents drew water from the creek in buckets, from wells, or received it through ditches that ran through town.
As the population grew, water pollution, drought, and fires increased. By the turn of the last century, competing demands on Ashland Creek for domestic uses, fire protection, electric power generation, commerce, industry and agriculture frequently brought bitter conflict. By the mid-1920’s, consistent seasonal water shortages frayed citizen nerves and plagued City officials. Following the construction of the dam and reservoir in Ashland canyon the city finally had enough water. Later in the 20th century, distribution, water quality, water shortages and environmental concerns again challenged municipal leaders. In more recent years watershed management has grown more complex with the joint involvement of several state and federal agencies and regulatory bodies. continued . . . Reeder Gulch Dam & Reservoir construction 1928-1929
Interested in making the most of your water? The City of Ashland Conservation Division is your water conservation source v High Efficiency Appliance Rebates v Low Flow Toilet Rebates v Indoor Water System Analysis v Irrigation System Analysis v General Info and Conservation Tips Check out complete program information at: www.ashland.or.us/conserve Contact the City of Ashland Conservation Staff at [email protected] or 541-488-5306 Living & Doing Business 15 Water - Past & Present Photo by Graham Lewis
Reeder Gulch Dam & Reservoir 1929 Reeder Gulch Dam & Reservoir 2012
continued . . . Ashland citizens have always wanted plenty of clean (AWAC) that studied our water treatment and water but often disagreed on how to obtain and pay for distribution systems including multiple sources of water, it. Changes came slowly as officials and residents wrestled long term water supply, redundancy, watershed health, to solve immediate needs and prepare for the future. conservation, and stream health. The City Council will The use and protection of its primary water source have be making decisions on this most important of topics for always been critically important to Ashland. Most of the Ashland’s future in the coming months. Conservation, issues facing us today are not new. Cycles of debate over however, can help prolong the need for additional water quantity, quality, distribution, and disposal have supply. In the past ten years, Ashland residents repeated continually over the past 150 years. and businesses have achieved 10% conservation. If Taken from: Where Living Waters Flow: An Overview conservation efforts continue with an additional 5% of Ashland’s Water Source – Kay Atwood, 1998 in the near future, it will allow the City to extend the projected time to find new supply. It is estimated by Currently, Ashland is discussing proposals developed by 2038, the City of Ashland will not have enough supply to a committee, the Ashland Water Advisory Committee meet projected demand. And so, the cycle continues.
Photo by Sean Bagshaw Photo by Graham Lewis Photo by Sue Newman
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“Taking to Waters” – the healing legacy of mineral waters eople have used geothermal waters and mineral fitness and alternative healing, it is also the mineral springs waters for bathing and improving their health for that are experiencing an increased, renewed interest, both thousands of years. Balneology – the practice of for bathing and drinking. Spa towns that experienced using natural mineral spring water for the prevention and a decline in popularity, such as Calistoga, California or cureP of disease, can be traced back about 5,000 years to Saratoga Springs in New York are becoming once more a the Bronze Age. Earlier civilizations understood the value popular tourist destination. of healing water represented by the artifacts of the Mayan culture of Mexico, the Roman Empire, Aboriginal tribes in Southern Oregon has been known for centuries to have Australia, as well as the Native American tribes. soda, lithium and sulfur springs scattered all over the Cascade and Siskiyou Mountains. At the beginning of The healing value of spas has long been accepted by the the twentieth century, Ashland residents agreed to medicinal community, especially in Europe and Japan, pipe healing Lithia water to downtown, in hopes of
Photo by Graham Lewis where they are used both for the prevention and the establishing Ashland as the spa resort of the Northwest. treatment of the disease. In the United States and Canada As described in the book by Joe Petterson “Images of there is over 200 commercial hot springs and mineral America: Ashland”, due to a number of events, these springs, and thousands of smaller, noncommercial springs. plans of turning Ashland into a health resort ended as a Many of these springs enjoyed their heyday in the late dream. What is left of that long gone era are the restored part of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth lithia water fountains on the plaza, mineral springs just century, when many city people converged on spa towns outside of town, and the name Lithia attached to many to enjoy their vacation while rejuvenating their bodies. businesses in and around Ashland. Nowadays, with a newly Many of the U.S. resorts built at that time were modeled renovated Lithia Springs Resort, located just 3 miles north after the famous European spas, such as Baden-Baden, of downtown Ashland, local residents and visitors alike Germany, or Vichy, France. can enjoy healing mineral waters piped into the soaking tubs located in 28 modern bungalows. “Taking to waters” With today’s growing interest in natural lifestyle, physical movement is back. - Karolina Wyszynska
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Living & Doing Business 17 Outdoors
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Every season brings a reason to make Ashland your next adventure destination…
Natural Beauty summer, the Butler Band shell hosts local high school graduations, City Band concerts and entertainment on the Fourth of July. Voted one of the best places to kiss oted, “one of the Top 10 places to visit” based in Ashland, Lithia Park is the perfect venue for many on “Geo-tourism” by National Geographic wedding engagements, marriage ceremonies and Adventure magazine, Ashland offers many celebrations. ways to enjoy the natural landscape. Contributing to VAshland’s rich history of natural beauty is Lithia Park, Ashland is home to 24 other parks and facilities, each Southern Oregon’s first park established in 1908. It lending its own charm and vitality to the community. was later expanded and named Lithia Park because Garfield Park offers a water play area, playground and of the lithium springs that can still be found on the great open space. Hunter Park provides a community grounds. Designed in part by John McLaren, long-time swimming pool, tennis courts and softball/baseball superintendent of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, fields. For dog owners, there is a dog park and other Lithia Park has welcomed visitors and locals for over parks open to dogs. For skateboarders of all ages, 100 years and covers 93 acres right off the Plaza in Ashland’s own skate park located on Water Street is downtown Ashland. Lithia Park offers well maintained well kept and valued amongst the community. North trails that follow Ashland Creek and lead to Japanese Mountain Park houses a Nature Center, demonstration gardens, tennis courts, a children’s playground, duck gardens, playing fields, access to Bear Creek and ponds, groves of sycamore trees and beautifully several acres of wildlife-friendly open space and trails. manicured lawns. In the winter, the Ashland Rotary The Nature Center offers workshops, classes and after Centennial Ice Rink can be enjoyed while in the school programs.
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ackson County has a remarkable diversity of wildlife habitats. The list produced by the Rogue Valley Audubon Society cites an abundance of 327 species of birds. You can begin bird watching in downtown Ashland CHRIS HALE CAMILLA CASSITY TRACY BARATS SARAH SHERMAN Jat Lithia Park or venture further into the hills or into the BROKER BROKER BROKER BROKER Klamath Basin, just an hour and a half away, which in winter features the largest concentration of Bald Eagles in the lower 48 states. Here in Ashland at Emigrant Lake, a bald eagle sighting can be a weekly event! The North Mountain Nature Center sponsors events such as Rogue Valley Bird Day that showcases the birds and habitats P EGGY PECK JULIE DOWNEY JOHN WIECZOREK CHARLIE HAMILTON BROKER BROKER BROKER BROKER in this region. The Klamath Bird Observatory located in Ashland, provides educational materials and resources such as a Birding Guide to Ashland and the Greater Rogue Valley to help visitors and residents get outdoors and enjoy the natural wonder and splendor of the region and its birds. They also produced Shared Birds of Ashland and PHYLLIS HALSTEAD CYNTHIA WHITE EVAN ARCHERD ANNETTE PUGH Guanajuato (Ashland’s Sister City in Mexico) celebrating BROKER BROKER BROKER BROKER the migratory birds that Ashland and Guanajuato share. Klamath Bird Observatory also encourages birders to Entering our 4th Decade visit the wineries that work to practice sustainable and wildlife friendly farming and grape production in the Serving the Ashland Community Klamath-Siskiyou Bioregion of Southern Oregon and Northern California in their resource: Best of the Bioregion 5 North Main • On the Plaza • Ashland • 541-482-1040 Wine Competition. For more information visit Visit us online at: www.gateway-realestate.com www.klamathbird.org.
Living & Doing Business 19 World-Class Recreation shland is the start to many outdoor adventures, activities, and recreational attractions that draw visitors and athletes from around the world. World-class white water rafting, kayaking and fishing can be found just a short distance from Ashland. Or if you’d like to keep on land, you canA enjoy cycling, trail running, hiking and birding. If golfing is your passion, there are ten golf courses within easy driving distance of Ashland. But the summer isn’t the only time to get outdoors. Fall, Winter and Spring provide a colorful canvas of adventure. Winter sports include alpine and Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and backcountry adventures in the Siskiyou & Cascade Mountain ranges. There are a great selection of tour companies and outfitters to guide you to whatever type of adventure you prefer. Photo courtesy of Kokopelli River Guides Water Adventures shland serves as the “jumping off point” (PDX Magazine, May 2008) for adventure in Southern Oregon. Ten lakes including Oregon’s only National Park, Crater Lake, and five major rivers are within an hour’s drive from Ashland. One of the most well-known rivers in Southern Oregon isA the Rogue River which is 215 miles long, from its start within Crater Lake National Park to where it meets the ocean in Gold Beach. One of the most sought after sections to experience is the Wild and Scenic portion of the Rogue River which can be done with an outfitter or by permit. From a scenic white-water float on a raft, to an exciting adventure on Class IV rapids, the Rogue River provides fun for all ages. Enjoy a three day extensive fishing trip Photo courtesy of Kokopelli River Guides on the Rogue by connecting with one of the professional rafting and fishing companies. Kayaking has its own culture here in Southern Oregon. Many world-renowned kayakers travel here to enjoy the amazing rivers along with the locals. From beginner to expert boaters, kayakers enjoy river running and playboating on the various rivers, such as the Rogue, Umpqua and the Upper and Lower Klamath. Swimming holes abound with the lakes, rivers and creeks nearby including Emigrant Lake and the Mountain Lakes; Lake of the Woods, Fish Lake, Hyatt Lake and Howard Prairie. Cycling shland is the ideal “base camp” destination for cycle enthusiasts. Photo by Graham Lewis Chosen as the layover community for Cycle Oregon’s 25th anniversary ride in 2012, a statewide bike tour event, Ashland offers a dynamic variety of routes for all type of cyclists. As the Ashland Watershed provides aA great deal of both single track and fire road trails for mountain bikers, there are annual events to take part in. The Spring Thaw is one of Oregon’s largest mountain bike events that takes place each May. (www.somba. org/springthaw ). The Ashland Mountain Challenge is Oregon’s longest downhill mountain bike race attracting mountain bikers and professional riders, each June. (www.ashmtnadv.com) For the pavement rider, the Bear Creek Greenway offers seventeen miles of continuous paved trail between Ashland and Central Point. There is a wealth of low traffic roads that wind throughout the Ashland area, making Ashland a great place to start and end your road rides. There is a large selection of bike shops for new and used bikes, rentals and supplies. The Siskiyou Velo is the largest and most active bicycling club in Southern Oregon. Club activities include year round organized group rides for road riders. Ashland is also home to the United Photo courtesy Cycle Oregon Bicycle Institute, the biking industry’s leading technical school offering in bicycle mechanics, certification and frame building. (www.bikeschool.com) 20 www.ashlandchamber.com Photo by Graham Lewis Photo by Katharine Flanagan
Golf and locker rooms including saunas and spas. Tennis programs include private lessons, group clinics, USTA ith perfect weather full of sunshine teams, tournaments, and highly structured junior throughout the year, the Rogue Valley program for children 4–18. is known for its golf courses. Enjoy a morning outing or create a destination golf vacation. WTake part in the many different golf tournaments Hiking & Trail Running throughout the year. There are ten golf courses within an easy driving distance of Ashland, including shland is nestled at the base of the Ashland a Championship 18-hole course, Centennial Golf Watershed within the picturesque Siskiyou Course located in Medford. In addition, Eagle Point Mountains. The watershed boasts a trail system Golf Course was ranked in Golf Digest’s “Best Places of 50 miles that extends from the paved streets of to Play” in 2009. Running Y Ranch Resort is honored AshlandA to the alpine scenery at Mt. Ashland. The in Golf Digest as one of “America’s 100 Greatest 14,000 acre watershed offers numerous trails for Public Golf Courses and one of the “Sweet 16” by hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers and equestrians as Arnold Palmer and his design company. Ashland’s well as being home to many signature events that draw own, Oak Knoll Golf Course is open to the public athletes from all over the country. Source: Ashland and offers 9 holes with beautiful views. For more Woodlands Trails Association information visit www.ashlandchamber.com Voted one of the Top Trail running Towns by Trail runner Magazine, (June, 2008), Ashland running Tennis culture is thriving. Rogue Valley Runners serves as f tennis is your sport, there is a thriving tennis one of the outfitters to all your trail running needs, community in Ashland. Players enjoy access to including knowledge of the trails and a weekly running well kept public courts in Lithia and Hunter Parks group. By sharing the trail, runners, hikers and bikers as well as Helman School. A highly anticipated annual can all enjoy the quiet beauty that Ashland’s trails have eventI is Big Al’s Tennis Tournament held each June. to offer. Trails in and around Ashland include Lithia In addition, the Ashland Tennis & Fitness Club houses Loop Trail, Grizzly Peak Trail, Looking Glass Loop, White four high quality indoor tennis courts, a full-length lap Rabbit and access to the Pacific Crest Trail that goes swimming pool, state of the art cardio and strength over Mt. Ashland summit. Maps are available online at training equipment, a yoga and fitness class studio, www.ashlandchamber.com
Living & Doing Business 21 Photo supplied by Michael Dawkins Photo by Katharine Flanagan Photo by Katharine Flanagan Winter Wonderland 23 trails, snow sports school, race programs, a snow board park and chute skiing in the “Bowl”. In the Ski Ashland History summertime, it is a majestic wedding venue, a starting point for downhill mountain biking on Bull Gap trail uring the 1950s, the mountain was a popular and provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail, with destination for local backcountry ski views of both the Rogue Valley and Shasta Valley in enthusiasts and as early as 1950 there was California. talk of a ski area being built on Mt. Ashland. However, notD until 1960 was it possible because of the lack of an all weather road up the mountain. After the road The Backcountry was built, a local group of optimistic, dedicated and any of the same trails that offer incredible devoted skiers formed a committee and raised the hiking and biking opportunities from late necessary funds to build a lodge and lifts. Today, spring through the fall months also provide Mt. Ashland continues to offer winter recreation for winter recreation opportunities on the Southside of locals and visitors contributing needed winter season MMt. Ashland and beyond. If you are setting out on a revenue to the area. backcountry adventure, visit one of the outfitters to get started with the right equipment. For sno-park Mt. Ashland information you can contact the US Forest Service office on Washington Street in Ashland for permits t. Ashland sits at 7500 feet welcoming and maps. Mt. Ashland also sells sno-park permits skiers and riders with a warm, friendly that are required by state law from November atmosphere. In the winter, the ski area through April. Day passes and season long passes are Moffers 200 skiable acres, 1200 vertical feet, 4 chairlifts, available. WINDERMERE VAN VLEET & ASSOCIATES www.vanvleet.com • 800/877-9502 • 541/482-3786 • 375 Lithia Way, Ashland • [email protected]
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Photo by Graham Lewis Photo by T. Charles Erickson Photo by Sean Bagshaw Photo by Graham Lewis Big city arts in a small town package… ost widely known for the world renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, approximately half of Ashland’s visitors attend plays. With theatre 365 days out of the year, in addition to year round enjoyment of galleries, museums, film, music and shopping, Ashland’s cultural amenities continue to Mthrive from its historical roots of creativity and an innovative community. In a Land Not So Far Away…
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The Oregon Shakespeare Festival OSF underscores their economic and cultural leadership - more than a theatre through their vision statement: “OSF will balance its ounded in 1935, the Tony Award-winning Oregon roles as a major arts organization, national leader and Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is among the oldest preeminent resource for the theater field, with being and largest professional non-profit theatres in nimbly responsive to challenges and opportunities, the nation. In addition to the rich cultural offerings of both artistic and economic. Anchored by an inspired Fthe productions, OSF has created an environment for company creating exceptional art, we will be guided social change with the emphasis on artistic expression, by thoughtful resource stewardship and a deep diversity and inclusion. For over seven decades, they commitment to education and audience engagement.” have fueled an economy based on creativity, inspiring individuals and businesses who are drawn to a culture The basis of the organization is rooted in the artistic based on innovation. The “creative class” as author expression, philosophy, standards and pursuit of Richard Florida states creates a fertile ground for all excellence which is clearly revealed throughout the types of businesses rooted in innovation. We believe company. Their artistic philosophy states in part: it also breeds an attitude of acceptance and openness as the creative economy is about change, tackling old “We constantly seek to offer a compelling, intelligent problems with new ideas and constantly striving for and diverse artistic experience. The growth in artistic excellence. This creative spirit exists throughout the quality over the past ten years is in part the result of Ashland business community and is apparent from engaging increasingly experienced actors. Over recent the chefs in local restaurants to visual artists working years about half of each season’s plays have been in diverse mediums to innovators in technology and directed by in-house directors and the remainder by high performance companies. We owe much to the guest directors, giving us the opportunity to bring underpinnings of cultural excellence found throughout many of the top directors in America to work with our our history in Ashland. company. Dramaturgs are assigned to each show,
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24 www.ashlandchamber.com providing important support for the directors and actors. In addition, we engage two movement coaches and three or four voice/text coaches, all of whom participate in the creative teams for each production as well as offering individual training.”
The Festival now is at the forefront of American Theatre through diversifying the acting company as well as the directors and designers. They practice non-traditional and multi-cultural casting. Students attending student 2012 SEASON Song and Dance matinees that self-identified as people of color increased to 38% in 2010. Other Let’s Misbehave Charismatic performers share a treasury of music audiences that self-identified as people of color increased from 4.5% to 10% in The Music & Lyrics and dancing. 13 years (2010). The acting company has increased significantly with people of of Cole Porter Sept 5– Nov 4 Begin the Beguine, Night color from 27% to 45% in the past 15 years (2012). The Festival has maintained and Day, Anything Goes, Winter a commitment to include plays in the season that are culturally diverse. This I Get a Kick Out of You. Wonderettes Feb 8–March 18 commitment to diversity not only greatly enhances the visitor experience but The Marvelous The Big Bang Wonderettes are back in richly adds to the quality of life for Ashland residents. a joyous holiday show. A New Musical Nov 14– Dec 30 The entire history of the Each year OSF presents an eight-and-a-half-month season of eleven plays in world in a flurry of musical comedy hilarity. three theatres plus numerous ancillary activities, and undertakes an extensive March 28–May 27 theatre education program. Operating on a budget exceeding $26 million, Life Could Be OSF presents more than 780 performances annually with attendance of A Dream Four young guys and a approximately 400,000. For tickets visit: www.ofsashland.org. O E gal singing infectious C R B I S E
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June 15– Aug 28 R I S H Green Show C O B Y O T H The Green Show is the only venue in which they offer art free of charge to the First & Hargadine in Ashland P public. Beginning in 2008, the Green Show programming is an ever-rotating 541-488-2902 oregoncabaret.com bill of fare, representing a deliberately eclectic combination of local and out- of-town, professional and community-based, performance groups and individuals.
Livia Genise, Artistic Director Theatre theatRe coMPanY 2012 SeaSon ioneering the presence of theatre in Ashland, OSF has paved the way for other theatre companies to succeed as well. Ashland New Plays ALL THE KING’S MEN February 1 - 26 Festival, Oregon Cabaret Theatre and Camelot Theatre, located in GYPSY nearby Talent, collectively offer a vibrant community theatre for visitors and March 21 - April 22 locals.P With everything from Shakespeare to American musicals, comedies KING OF CITY ISLAND to experimental theatre, there is indeed something for everyone. SOU’s May 2 - 27 Theatre Arts Department present award-winning drama, comedy, and 1776 musicals in the 300-seat Center Stage Theatre and the 100-seat Center June 20 - July 22 Square Theatre located on the Southern Oregon University campus in CTC Conservatory: Ashland. ANYTHING GOES July 26, 27, 28, 29 WOODY GUTHRIE’S AMERICAN SONG Music August 8 - September 9 THE BEST MAN n any given evening live music can be found in Ashland. Whether October 3 - 28 it’s bluegrass, folk, opera, reggae, or an orchestra, you can enjoy 42nd STREET it in Ashland. Facilities include the Southern Oregon University November 28 - December 30 Music Recital Hall where the Southern Oregon Repertory Singers and PluS 5 MuSical SPotlightS! theO Chamber Music Concerts are held, the Lithia Park Band shell, and Ask about our “Pay What You Can” evening. establishments around town where you can hear national, regional and local Just 5 miles from Ashland talent. The Historic Ashland Armory has hosted many great artists such as 541-535-5250 David Grisman and Maceo Parker. St. Clair Production’s Folk Music Series www.CamelotTheatre.org runs from September through May. Living & Doing Business 25 Photo by Steven Good Rogue Valley Symphony Photo by Christopher Briscoe Rogue Valley Photo by Steven Good
On a completely different “note” Southern Oregon is buzzing with the excitement of the AIFF. Over University is home to the Schuman Collection- a 6000 film lovers gather at the historic art-deco Varsity comprehensive collection of historical and ethnic Theatre in downtown to watch over 80 films in five instruments. If you are a performer, there are a days. Filmmakers of the documentaries, features and number of classical, folk, opera and a cappella groups shorts come from around the world to engage with you can join. Few orchestras in the United States can the audience after each screening and at the festival’s boast an enduring history of over four decades, and Opening Night Bash and Award Celebration parties fewer orchestras take the unusual step of traveling to with local wine, beer and gourmet food. Special their audiences. The Rogue Valley Symphony (RVS) guests have included Helen Hunt, Albert Maysles, is a 50-70 piece orchestra performing September Bruce Campbell and more. The film festival is one of though April and travels to bring fine orchestral music the reasons Ashland is included in the popular travel to Southern Oregon citizens in Ashland, Medford, guide A Thousand Places to See Before You Die. The and Grants Pass. In a season, the Rogue Valley Oregonian newspaper’s Shawn Levy, said the AIFF Symphony presents 5 Classic Series concerts in all “offers movie lovers that same sense of being in three communities and offers a holiday program. a magical place...Southern Oregon doesn’t have Artistic excellence, music education and community anything else like it -- nor, in fact, do most places on engagement are at the forefront of the Symphony’s Earth.” mission. Their educational programs include a free Festival membership passes are available year round family Discovery concert, Connecting with the Classics and individual tickets go on sale in March. student voucher program, Chamber Players in the Classroom String Quintet, and A Day of Music to serve area school children, grades 3-6. The RVS reaches over 10,000 students and their families per year with these Film 4 programs. Music Director Martin Majkut began his tenure with the RVS in September 2010 as the winner he film industry is thriving in Southern Oregon of their music director search. Martin still frequently with thanks to SOFAT (Southern Oregon conducts in his home country of Slovakia with the Film and Television) that helps to promote Slovak Philharmonic. Come join the Rogue Valley and develop the presence of film, television and Symphony wherever they may be for excellent, live Tmultimedia production. Ashland has been the site orchestral music. location for films such as Calvin Marshall. For the filmgoer year round locations include, ashland independent film festival Ashland’s Varsity Theatre, located downtown in a 1937 art-deco-style building that houses five wall-to- (AIFF) wall screens. This theatre is a true art house featuring The ashland independent film festival is five days of independent, first run foreign and art films. Ashland the highest quality independent film in this historic Street Cinema, located in the Ashland Shopping town the Washington Post called “a dream you’ll Center, features Dolby Digital Surround Sound, six wall- never want to leave.” Every Spring, Southern Oregon to-wall screens, first-run films and a Super Snack Bar. 26 www.ashlandchamber.com Ashland EconoLodge & RV Park
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ne of the things that When residents support Ashland make Ashland shops so businesses through their purchases, For Reservations Call (800) 424-6423 special is that the owners they help build a more sustainable of the retail businesses in Ashland economy. This is the reason the areO local and they carefully select Chamber created the Ashland Gift their merchandise to offer their Certificate program whereby people customers something different can buy certificates that can be used than can be found in chain store in numerous businesses throughout shopping. Stores range from those town. A unique avenue to browse catering to the home chef with is the Lithia Artisans Market located specialty cookware, gourmet foods on Calle Guanajuato by the creek, AshlandDirectory.com and wines to independently owned April through October. They feature Locally owned and operated bookstores, specialty clothing local ceramics, paintings, clothing, NEW IN 2012: boutiques and shoe stores, home jewelry, skin care products, hats, ASHLAND décor and antiques. Galleries and soaps, herbs, leather, woodwork, DIRECTORY shops feature everything from local photography and stained glass. ONLINE to internationally known artists Retail is the busiest during July, handcrafted jewelry, pottery, August, September and December. paintings, sculpture. Many retail businesses expand their market by Complete your shopping experience taking advantage of the Ashland with spas and salons throughout Fiber Network (AFN) and ship their town that offer special opportunities products around the world. Since to indulge in relaxation and almost everything grows here, there rejuvenation. Treatments from 30 are several nurseries as well as minute to all day will remind you why organic foods, herbs, homeopathic you love living in a town like Ashland and nutritional healing treatments that offers the best elements of that are readily available through our larger cities. retail grocers and shops. 541-482-2542 • [email protected]
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programs. Originated in 2009, the new Ashland Art Galleries & Museums Center is a visual arts organization based in Ashland that serves Southern Oregon citizens with art shland is home to a thriving artist community education, art exhibitions and art services. The center’s with art galleries, shops and museums. focus is on artist support, arts education and artistic Ashland’s galleries and shops offer a collaboration. “Ashland’s quality of life,” writes John remarkably diverse range of fine arts and crafts. You Villani, in his book, 100 Best Small Art Towns In America, Acan find representational as well as contemporary “is the stuff that dreams are made of.” paintings and fine art prints, sculpture, glass, Native American and visionary art, pottery and ceramics, Historic Railroad District jewelry and fabric art, and fine hand-crafted furniture. There is a First Friday Art Walk each month sponsored Experience art amid the history of the Ashland Railroad by the Ashland Gallery Association (AGA). Each April District. In 1887, when they drove the last spike on AGA puts on A Taste of Ashland — a fantastic way to the rails along A Street in Ashland, they completed the walk through town, viewing art while sipping wine railroad that encircled the nation. That Golden Spike and sampling locally created delicacies. Lithia Artisan’s marked the beginning of our connection to markets Market each weekend from Spring to Fall, showcases along the West Coast and far beyond. handcrafted art and more. Another attraction is the Ashland Historic Railroad District’s Walking Tour which Train time was exciting in the Historic Railroad District. showcases many galleries, restaurants, photography At the sound of an approaching whistle, horse-drawn studios and coffee shops. coaches would rush down to A Street to be the first to meet the passengers and get a spot to park. At the Schneider Museum on the Southern Oregon Nearby restaurants would bang gongs to lure hungry University campus, visitors can see major exhibits passengers past the station dining room. from around the country with bimonthly exhibitions focusing on contemporary visual arts. ScienceWorks Today the Historic Railroad District is home to unique Hands-On Museum is a fun, engaging science center galleries, artist studios, inns, restaurant and cafes, live with over 100 interactive exhibits for children and music and a railroad museum where a grand station adults alike, offering live science shows, educational once received train passengers from distant cities. programs for students and teachers, as well as public www.ashlandrrmuseum.org 28 www.ashlandchamber.com Culinary
Photo by Graham Lewis Photo by Graham Lewis Photo supplied by Larks Restaurant World–class cuisine with local talent and flavor… xperience Ashland’s culinary scene year round. produced jams and vinegars are just some of what The culinary experience in Ashland includes you’ll experience while dining out in Ashland. over 80 restaurants, 2 micro-breweries, one organic distillery, 88 wineries within an hour’s drive, Each restaurant, wine bar and pub invites you to E250 varietals of grapes to sample, farms, food artisans, indulge with first class hospitality, whether you are a events and the people that bring the Farm to Table local or a visitor. Enjoy dining by Ashland Creek or on concept to life. Based on Ashland’s agricultural roots a garden patio in the summer. Fireplaces and a cozy and abundant growing season, Ashland showcases ambiance invite you inside during the winter months. Southern Oregon’s bounty every day. For an appetizer and a glass of award-winning wine or micro-brew to a five-course delectable dinner, Ashland invites you to sip, sample and celebrate the Thriving Dining Scene bounty. amily owned and independently run, Ashland restaurants are unique and showcase the local produce and products of this region. Ashland Growing Wine Industry has classic, well-established restaurants that span Fdecades of operation with the same owners as well Casually inviting… as new, cutting-edge chefs creating fusion, ethnic and he rugged mountain valleys, four distinct international cuisine. Ashland’s culinary scene has seasons and diverse climates allow for a wide continued to attract the culinary traveler from around variety of intensely flavored wine grapes to be the West Coast as well as travel writer associations grown including over 250 varietals making Southern such as the International Food & Wine Travel Writers TOregon one of the most diverse winegrowing regions Association. These collaborative partnerships and in the world. The Southern Oregon Wine Association, FAM tours (guided culinary itineraries) have resulted comprised of four appellations, boasts a membership in both domestic and international exposure for of sixty out of the eighty-eight wineries in Southern Ashland’s restaurants in the New York Times, San Oregon. Source: Southern Oregon Winery Association. Francisco Chronicle, travel writer blogs and reputable With such a diverse selection of wine in Southern websites. Culinary talent and creativity continue with Oregon, there are many events, wine tours and Ashland’s food artisans that have a close relationship educational opportunities that enable you to sample with restaurants. Bakeries such as Deux Chats, and experience one of Rogue Valley’s finest assets. produce amazing blends of fresh breads, European pastries, cakes and pies. Locally made Dagoba “The next big wine country: Southern Oregon.” Organic Chocolate, handmade ice creams, award- Sunset Magazine, July 2010 winning Rogue Valley Creamery cheeses, and locally
Living & Doing Business 29 Breweries & Distilleries shland is home to two award-winning microbreweries, Caldera Brewing Company and Standing Stone Brewing Company. For more information refer to the High- Performing Business section beginning on page 66 of this Guide. AIn addition, Ashland boasts the first certified organic distillery in Oregon, Cascade Peaks with Organic Nation Vodka, Gin and Spring
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Local and Organic ere in Southern Oregon there is an abundance of locally grown produce, locally picked fresh fruit and vegetables, and locally caught fish. Locals believe and participate in the sustainable, multiple cooperatives that stretch from nearby farmsH and ranches. Food providers search out local producers to partner with in many of our local restaurants. The success of local farmers’ markets is spurred on by customers who are looking for quality, organically grown foods which have been produced locally. The emphasis is on sustainable organic practices. You can buy locally grown produce, plants, flowers, gourmet and specialty foods, baked goods and handcrafted arts and crafts at the Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market every Tuesday and Saturday in Ashland, from March through October. The Eat Local Week Challenge, sponsored by THRIVE (The Rogue Initiative for a Vital Economy), is embraced by the Ashland community each September in addition to their Buy Local campaign and CSA program. With access to such quality organic, local produce, it makes it easy for the residents and visitors of Ashland to take part and support local businesses. For more information on local and organic farming, visit www.buylocalrogue.org.
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2011 Top Chef, David Georgeson, 2010 Top Chef, Chandra Corwin 2009 Top Chef, Franco Console of 2007 & 2008 Top Chef, Neil of Larks Restaurant of Cucina Biazzi Omar’s Restaurant. Clooney of Smithfield’s.
over 600 guests this past year in 2011. Awards for Ashland Culinary Festival the 2011 event went to Top Chef, David Georgeson November 2 – 4, 2012 of Larks Restaurant and Best Dessert went to Chad Smith of Chateaulin Restaurant. The main he Ashland Chamber’s Visitor & Convention focus of the event, the Chef Competition consists Bureau created this event, now in it’s of eight local chefs that compete over the course 6th year, specifically the first weekend in of the weekend and build to the final round. The November each year to attract the culinary traveler, Top Chef then goes on to compete in the Bite of Tshowcase the bountiful harvest of Southern Oregon in Portland for the statewide Iron Chef Oregon and spotlight Ashland’s talented chefs and honor. Attendees of the event enjoy over 30 restaurants. The event puts Ashland on the map vendors sampling their products that include wine, as part of the statewide culinary promotion, the microbrews, locally distilled spirits, small bites, Oregon Bounty Campaign, created by Travel Oregon. sweets and more. The educational aspect of the From pears to cheese, squash to bison, pinot noir event has also grown into workshops such as home to award-winning microbrews,this weekend event brewing, wine education and cooking classes. With brings these ingredients to life. The strength of the educational workshops, wine tours, and a Meet the partnerships with local farms, wineries, artisans and Chefs kick off with food demos Friday night, it is a chefs is evident in the event’s success. Attendance weekend many return to each year. and online ticket sales have grown each year, totaling Photos by Graham Lewis Graham by Photos
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to Ashland to enjoy the ambiance and year round Fourth of July amenities.
or over one hundred years, the Ashland Founded as a community celebration by the Ashland Chamber of Commerce has a proud history of Chamber’s Visitor and Convention Bureau , the organizing and sponsoring community events event begins the day after Thanksgiving to kick off starting with the oldest and largest one-day event, the holiday season. There is Plaza Entertainment FAshland’s Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. throughout the afternoon, followed by Santa’s The celebration begins with a run organized by the parade at 5:00 pm and a Grand Illumination with Ashland Parks & Recreation Department, followed a countdown led by Santa who officially turns on by an annually themed, community parade enjoyed over one million lights all over downtown. The by an estimated 20,000 spectators. The theme for season is full of fun things to do and the town is 2012 is “Freedom to Learn”, honoring SOU’s 140th lit until just after New Year’s. Celebrating its 20th anniversary. After the parade is over, over one anniversary in 2012, the Festival of Light celebration hundred booths in Lithia Park feature food, crafts has grown to include weekends in December. In and games while bands, including the Ashland City 2009, Ashland Chamber & VCB kicked off the Adopt Band and great local artists, perform all day at the a Wreath program and successfully refurbished over Butler Band shell. The town comes alive with spirit 50 wreath decorations that lined Ashland’s Main and festivities. Spectacular fireworks conclude the Street during the celebration. In 2010, support of day and are visible all over town. Overseen by the Adopt a Snowflake enabled 35 snowflake decorations Chamber, the event’s success relies on the Fourth to be refurbished and to adorn Hwy 66 in South of July Committee, Chamber staff, hundreds of Ashland. The restoration effort continues in 2012 volunteers and collaboration with City of Ashland and with the anticipated Adopt a Lantern program that SOU includes repainting and rewiring the historic, fifty year . old lanterns. The efforts in greening this event are Festival of Light attributed to volunteers, sponsorship and hours of donated time by a community that keeps civic pride The Festival of Light invites families and friends to alive through generations. The Ashland community Ashland to celebrate the holidays and take part in honors and celebrates all denominations during the “Finding your Holiday Spirit”. Locals and visitors holidays. from the Northwest and Northern California come Photo by Graham Lewis Photo by Graham Lewis Photo by Sean Bagshaw Photo by Graham Lewis
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First Friday Art Walk Ashland High School Homecoming Parade D.L. Richardson, SOU Journalism Instructor speaks at the Martin Luthur King Jr. Day Celebration
ne of the best ways to experience small town sister city to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of our life is by attending or volunteering at one of sister-city relationship. Throughout the many parades Ashland’s community events to witness the and events in Ashland, it is evident that creativity and civic pride and community spirit that is alive in Ashland. diversity thrive here. The warmth and friendliness OWith an abundance of festivals and fundraisers for non- experienced at community events underscores Ashland’s profit organizations, local events include the Rotary small town values . CrabFest to the Elks 4th of July Pancake Breakfast. Events that celebrate music, film, art, food, wine and Families enjoy taking part in school fundraisers, concerts brews have now gained name recognition and status and the Chamber sponsored Children’s Halloween throughout Oregon and the West Coast. The Chinese Celebration. Through the fall, be sure to take in an New Year Celebration occurs in February; Oregon Ashland High School or SOU Football game or witness Chocolate Festival in March celebrates the lure of their homecoming parades through the downtown. chocolate, the Ashland Independent Film Festival in April The campus of Southern Oregon University hosts many shows 90 of the best U.S. and international features, events open to locals and visitors. documentaries and shorts; A Taste of Ashland event late Multi-Cultural community events include celebrations April showcases Ashland’s amazing gallery scene paired of Martin Luther King Jr. in Medford and Ashland, a with local award winning wine and cuisine and Science multi-cultural fair each year as well as a celebration of of Wine in May continues the culinary adventure. Each the tribes that originally settled our area at the Pow- October, Southern Oregon Pride organizes a parade. Wow Celebration. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival Don’t miss the Chamber sponsored Merchant Fall and celebrated its first Festival Latino in 2008. Also in 2009, Spring Sidewalk Sales either. For more information on Ashland welcomed many from Guanajuato, Ashland’s events, visit www.ashlandchamber.com.
Photos by Graham Lewis
Southern Oregon Pride Festival Southern Oregon Pride Parade Children’s Halloween Celebration Living & Doing Business 33 Community Community Resources
Photo by Graham Lewis
Government Photo courtesy Ashland Fire & Rescue Ashland Fire and Rescue shland has a Mayor/City Council form of government. • Update the Water Master Plan so it becomes an The Mayor, who presides at the Council meetings, is integrated plan that addresses long-term water elected for a four-year term and with the City Council supply including, climate change issues, security meets twice monthly in meetings open to the public. For and redundancy, watershed health, conservation Athose who wish to view from their homes, the meetings and reuse and stream health. are televised via Ashland’s cable access channel (RVTV), as are Planning Commission meetings. The City Council is The citizens of Ashland take pride in their community advised in part by over 15 different advisory boards and and it is evident through the works of our community commissions staffed by volunteer citizens. The Ashland Parks leaders. An area of importance in the community and Recreation Department is governed by an elected five- is fire prevention and fire safety. Ashland has a person commission. strong Fire Department led by Fire Chief, John Karns. The Fire Department offers dynamic programs Some of the Council Goals for 2012 include: encouraging citizen involvement in fire prevention • Diversify the economic base of the community and disaster preparedness. Ashland is a Firewise • Improve the City’s Public Safety Operations Community. Firewise is a national program geared • Adopt an integrated land use and transportation plan toward educating homeowners about fire prevention to increase the viability of transportation, reduce per and safety. It gives homeowners the responsibility capita automobile vehicle miles traveled, provide safe and training to prevent property loss. In spring of walking and bicycling routes to home, work, shopping 2012, Ashland was recognized in the National Firewise and schools and implement environmentally responsible Communities’ Newsletter as a How-To community design standards, which minimize new automobile- for Firewise training. Part of what makes Ashland a related infrastructure. beautiful town is that it sits at the base of a beautiful watershed. Protecting the watershed from fire danger is a priority of the Ashland Fire Department AshlAnd and the community at large. Since 2004 citizens of Fire & rescue Ashland, civic leaders and the US Forest Service have been working on a coordinated management plan for “Help Us Help You” safety in the watershed called AFR, Ashland Forest Resiliency. 3 Citizen Opt-In Be notified of community emergencies. Another avenue of civic involvement is through the Opt-In at the City of Ashland website: Fire Department’s CERT, Community Emergency www.ashland.or.us Response Teams, trainings. After a historic flood on New Year’s 1997, Ashland developed a CERT training program and since its development by 1999, Ashland has certified over 540 volunteers, making it one of 3Subscribe to FireMed the most successful CERT communities in the nation. Join now to protect you & your family from the CERT volunteers work to better prepare and respond high cost of emergency medical transport to community disasters. For more information on (541) 488-6009 these programs, please visit the Fire Department’s webpage at www.ashland.or.us. 34 www.ashlandchamber.com Community Resources Library volunteers make special deliveries to the homebound. Access to so much is so easy at our web site: www.jcls.org. Or you can call us at 541-774-6996 with your questions – whether they’re about the library or anything else in your new hometown. The Ashland Public Library has a Friends group that supports many of its activities and is a great way to be involved in our many programs. Our library is a community center. This year we are celebrating the Carnegie library’s 100th birthday in our town. Activities are going on all year long. Be a part of the tradition, be a part of the city, be a part of the Ashland library. Photo courtesy Friends of the Ashland Public Library
Ashland Public Library www.AshlandFriends.org www.JCLS.org he Ashland Public Library, part of the Jackson County Library system, is a popular community center with Friends of the Ashland Public Library over 700 visitors every day. What’s the first thing to Ashland Public Library Join the Friends and Support: do when you move to town? Get your free Jackson County Phone 541-774-6996 Children’s Storytelling. Library card. 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Teen Game Day. Reading T Mon 10a-8p; Programs. Author Nights. With your library card, you will have access to one Tues & Wed 10a-6p; Community Film Program. of Oregon’s largest library systems with 15 branches Thurs & Sat 12-5p; Library Book Sales. Volunteerism. Fri Closed; Sun 12-4p Special Book Purchases. countywide, as well as Rogue Community College’s three library sites. Every branch offers free wireless service, public Internet workstations and printers, all types of books including downloadable E-Books and audiobooks, magazines, popular DVDs and an incredible array of programming for Ashland Public Library. The Heart of the Community. adults and children. Ashland library events include free Start your Ashland Experience Here. movies (and popcorn), Family Game Nights, author visits, writing workshops, book discussion groups and a monthly local history lecture series. Volunteers and staff provide free computer classes to help people make best and wisest use of the Internet, including basic computer skills, email, E-Books, and social networking sites. All branches have public Ashland Emergency meeting rooms for use by groups and businesses. In Ashland, the Gresham Room seats 100 and the Guanajuato Conference Food Bank Room can accommodate 25. There’s also a small Study Room One of Ashland’s strongest resources is the Ashland for groups of 4-6. The “people’s university” is better than Emergency Food Bank. This organization provides ever. emergency supplies of food for residents of Ashland and For young families, we have children’s storytime three times Talent. 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the Ashland a week, including Monday evenings so working parents Emergency Food Bank. The Food Bank is operated by can attend. For all new parents (and grandparents) we a hearty team of volunteers who enjoy reaching out have a special “Babies in the Library” program to introduce to those in need. In 2011, the Food Bank received over and promote early literacy skills for the wee ones. School 256,000 pounds of donated food from area residents and children, pre-school through high school, have a world businesses, with 124,000 pounds coming to them from the of resources at their conveniently located library, from Ashland Food Project, created by Ashland resident, John books and computers to friendly librarians ready to help Javna. 6,500 households from Ashland or Talent received with homework assignments. They can also use Research a one week supply of food, one time a month from the Databases through the library’s web site, find a new CD, Ashland Emergency Food Bank in 2011. Of those residents, DVD or maybe a book to love forever. Teen Gaming Days are 20% came from Talent and 38% were under the age of 18. popular as are all the events for young adults. For more information please call: 541-488-9544. Living & Doing Business 35 Education ne of Ashland’s greatest treasures is its public elementary, middle and high schools. Ashland schools consistently score above the national average on state and national assessments Oand other measures of student achievement. Ashland High School has been rated by US News and World Report at the silver medal level in both 2010 and 2008, which ranks it in the top 3% of all high schools in the United States. The graduating class of 2011 sent 92% of its graduates on to two and four year colleges. Our Superintendent, Juli Di Chiro, was selected as the Oregon Superintendent of the Year for the 2008-09 school year, and continues to be recognized as an education leader in our state. This information points out what Ashlanders already know - quality schools enhance the strength of the community.
Elementary, Middle and High Schools www.ashland.k12.or.us
Three elementary schools, Bellview, Helman and Walker, serve students in grades K-5. An average class size of 25 combined with outstanding teachers result in student success. Music and PE specialists, reading teachers, and Child Development Specialists provide additional support to ensure that students reach their highest potential. Photo by Sue Newman
John Muir is a K-8 magnet school that serves the entire school district. It has an emphasis on the environ- mental science and art to teach the core curriculum.
Willow Wind Community Learning Center is an alternative program that supports families that home school their children and also offers a full-time alternative program known as Parents as Partners that is able to tailor the educational day to the needs of families.
Ashland Middle School serves students in grades 6-8. Small independent teaching teams are organized around the needs of emerging adolescent students. Teachers meet daily to discuss the academic program and student progress, ensuring that all students are well known and encouraged to achieve at a high level.
Ashland High School serves students in grades 9-12. Fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Secondary Schools, AHS students excel in academics, athletics and the arts. AHS provides a full range of academic and elective classes to ensure the well-rounded development of each student. Ashland High has a drop-out rate of under 2%, and is consistently ranked at the top of all Oregon high schools.
The Youth Activities and Academics Levy is a local option levy passed by the residents of Ashland. This im- portant funding source allows Ashland Schools District to fund both extra-curricular and athletic programs, along with supporting academics. Our generous community ensures that Ashland students have access to high quality education above the funding available from the State of Oregon.
36 www.ashlandchamber.com We are enriched by the many community partnerships in our schools. Ashland Community Hospital provides school nurses in our middle and elementary schools, and Jackson County operates a Student Health Center at AHS. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival partners with the high school drama department, resulting in high quality theater and musical productions. The SMART program and a local Rotary Club make sure that elementary school students have support in mastering reading. These are just a few examples of how our community supports our schools.
“Thanks to the strong support Ashland public schools receive from the community, Ashland students are thriving!” Juli DiChiro, Superintendent of Ashland School District
Ashland Schools Foundation The mission of Ashland Schools Foundation (ASF) is to support quality education in Ashland public schools through fundraising in the community. ASF is an independent, non-profit, public benefit corporation, organized in 1989 exclusively for educational and charitable purposes. The committed volunteers at ASF work in our community to raise much needed funds to support the academic operations of the school district. ASF also funds classroom based grants to support enrichment activities across the Photo by Christopher Briscoe curriculum.
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Living & Doing Business 37 Private & Higher Education Alternative Schools Ashland and the Rogue Valley have several private and alternative schools:
• Armadillo Technical Institute - (541) 535-3287 • Children’s World Bilingual Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten –(541) 488-3483 and (541) 482-1314 Photo by Graham Lewis • Head Start Centers – (541) 482-5931 • Lithia Springs School – (541) 482-5818 • Pilot Rock Christian School – (541) 482-7625 • St. Mary’s School – (541) 773-7877 • The Siskiyou School (Waldorf) - (541) 482-8223
Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC of Jackson County) (541) 488-6919
“SOU enlivens • Center Stage and Center Square Theatres • Music Recital Hall Ashland with • Schneider Museum of Art plus numerous campus galleries • Hannon Library lectures, screenings, and permanent exhibits intellectual and • Humanities Council annual theme lectures physical energy • Insights: Distinguished Faculty Lectures • Friday science lectures all year long.” • Southern Oregon Arts & Research (SOAR) tours and presentations Dr. MAry CUllinAn, • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute classes SOU PreSiDent • Eleven varsity sports including football, basketball, and soccer
1250 siskiyou boulevard • ashland, oregon 97520 The public liberal arts s o u . e d u • 800-482-7672 • facebook.com/sou.edu university of the West
38 www.ashlandchamber.com Higher Education Rogue Community College offers a full range of educational opportunities at convenient locations in Jackson and Josephine Counties. The college plays a key role in the heart of downtown Medford, where the RCC Riverside Campus is located. Rogue Community College offers five two-year degrees, 39 professional/technical programs, plus a variety of workforce and short-term trainings. In addition, the college offers academic skills classes, community education, and services to local businesses. The Riverside Campus is located at 117 S. Central Ave., Medford. (541) 245-7500. The Table Rock Campus is at 7800 Pacific Ave., White City.
Southern Oregon University was recently chosen by the New York Times as one of the twenty “hidden gems” in higher education in the country. SOU provides a quality liberal arts education that supports student success in a wide range of majors, certificates, and pre-professional programs including, but not limited to, a Master in Management and Master in Business Administration degrees. With 34 majors and more than 100 areas of study to choose from, students have smaller classes and
Photo by Christopher Briscoe In business? individual attention from faculty. Outside the classroom, opportunities for Starting one? civic engagement, internships, and practicum experiences allow students to We can help. visualize their future. The graduate curriculum at SOU offers a wide variety of programs tailored to the needs of our diverse student body. Programs in management, education, counseling, band conducting and environmental Let us provide free, expert help to: education, to name a few, are geared to developing and enhancing student • Start or grow your Ashland business abilities in their chosen career paths. SOU is committed to outstanding • Create a business plan programs that draw on and enrich our unique arts community and • Increase profits and enhance bioregion. 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland OR 97520, 800-482-7672 or operations (541) 552-6100, www.sou.edu. Call or visit sou.edu/sbdc to make an appointment. Athletics - Raider Development Southern Oregon University Small Business Development Center “Students see this place as a place to be successful, to be a big player 541-552-8300 on a smaller stage,” says Matt Sayre, Athletic Director. “They really like SOU because they know that every faculty member knows that they are a The Small Business Development Center is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The support given by the Small Business Administration through such cross-country runner or a football player. And coaches care for them and funding does not constitute or express an implied endorsement of any of the cosponsors’ or participants’ opinions, products or services. Special arrangement for disabled individuals develop them as people first and foremost before they worry about them will be made if requested in advance. as an athlete. We still want to win. But, as you develop kids to have higher character and be leaders, you’re going to have more success.”
Living & Doing Business 39 uanajuato ur ister ity International relationships G , O S C International relationships and exchanges have enhanced the quality of life for Ashland residents for decades. Many of those exchanges have been educational in nature stemming from the global reach of Southern Oregon University but have also been fostered through cultural exchanges with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, scientific relationships with the US Fish and Wildlife Forensic Laboratory located in Ashland, business connections with companies doing business internationally and through the schools and service clubs offering educational and cultural exchanges world-wide. upgrade your Our sister city relationship with Guanajuato, Mexico is one of the most successful exchanges and is a source of intense civic pride having engaged career the entire community in fostering the relationship for over 40 years. The Ashland Chamber of Commerce has an International Business, SOU School of Business Education and Culture Committee whose purpose is to foster these Graduate Programs relationships and find new ways to encourage and grow connections Master in Management with educational, cultural and business groups. In the past, the Chamber sou.edu/business/mim • 541-552-8116 created the Global Conference on Business, Education and Culture to Master of Business Administration showcase doing business with China, Japan and Mexico over a three year sou.edu/business/mba • 541-552-6709 period. In addition, a trip was made to Guanajuato by a group of Chamber members to strengthen the ties with the two business sectors. Now, the committee is working collaboratively with community organizations to expand upon these efforts to identify opportunities for exposure to international visitors with respective local groups to create potential synergy.
SOU International Programs The Office of International Programs (OIP) provides leadership and coordination for the University by implementing the University’s goals for international education and exchange. It works closely with faculty, staff, students, scholars, the local community, and international alumni in supporting initiatives to internationalize the campus. OIP consists of three departments: • Education Abroad: Helps students apply for study abroad for one or more terms, and prepares them for life overseas. • Intensive English Program (IEP): Provides classes for students who require English proficiency in order to begin fulltime degree studies. • International Student Services: Provides services for prospective, newly admitted and current SOU international Students. Your InternatIonal To reach the Office of International Programs call (541) 552-6336. ConneCtIon SOU Intensive English Program SOU International Programs The Intensive English Program (IEP) at Southern Oregon University (SOU) Intensive English Program provides a dynamic and innovative learning environment for academically Education Abroad and professionally-bound students studying English as a Second Language. International Student Services The University and town of Ashland offer a culturally rich environment for students to develop the skills necessary to adapt to American university life and succeed in our changing global environment. IEP students build practical English skills for general, academic or professional purposes. The program offers three regular sessions with 541-552-6336 special summer programs on an annual basis. Each regular session lasts ten sou.edu/international weeks. Completion of the program will depend on the student’s English ability when enrolling. Classes meet four hours daily, five days per week. To reach the Intensive English Program call (541) 552-8180. 40 www.ashlandchamber.com Guanajuato, Our Sister City shland enjoys cultural centers in their respective regions valuing an official sister historic and architectural preservation. city relationship with Guanajuato, As a World Heritage site, and stated in their publication, MexicoA and celebrated “Guanajuato is nestled in a narrow gorge of the Sierra the 40th anniversary in Madre in the heart of Mexico, and is one of those post- 2009. Ashland’s close Columbian towns hewn out of rock that seem to spring ties to Guanajuato trace straight from the mountains. … The town lies above back to the late 1960’s, a network of subterranean streets. Its majestic old when a Southern mansions, baroque and neo-classical churches, palaces, Oregon University convents and hospital have all the charm of a bygone language professor era.” rented a bus and took some students to Guanajuato’s counterpart to the Oregon Shakespeare Mexico over Christmas Festival is the International Cervantes Festival (Festival Photo by Graham Lewis vacation. The idea Internacional Cervantino), an annual three-week caught on and the celebration in October that features artists from around professor, Graciela “Señora Chela” Tapp-Kocks, began the world. The festival is considered one of Latin leading students and community members on annual America’s most important cultural events. Guanajuato visits. The featured destination was Guanajuato, is home to many artists and galleries. It is the birthplace a colonial mining town and cultural center in the in 1886 of Diego Rivera, the muralist credited with mountains of the Sierra de Guanajuato in Central Mexico. single-handedly changing the course of a country’s The travelers found themselves serving as unofficial art. Founded in the early 16th century, Guanajuato representatives of Ashland. Inspired by their people-to- became the world’s leading silver-extraction center in people contacts, Sra. Chela and a group of enthusiastic the 18th century. It played a major role in the War of community boosters became the support network for Independence led by the rebel priest Miguel Hidalgo the exchange of students, academics, professionals, city in 1810. President Vicente Fox Quesada, who recently officials and common citizens between the two cities. completed his term of office, came from Guanajuato. The Amigo Club grew out of that group in 1969. The Amigos pushed hard for the Sister City affiliation, and The Rotary Club of Ashland works to make Rotary its academic members encouraged the founding of the International have local meaning with Ashland’s Sister Amistad student-exchange program between Southern City, Guanajuato, Mexico. Ashland Rotarians raised over Oregon University and the Universidad de Guanajuato $200,000 for houses in the central Mexican city and the that is still thriving today. This association has been of state of Guanajuato. The project began in 2007. Five great benefit to students, faculty and administrators years, countless hours of fund raising, and many club from the two institutions, and residents of both cities. members traveling to Guanajuato to work on the homes The Ashland Chamber shares a business and cultural resulted in 237 homes exchange with Guanajuato. The Amigo Club remains the being built. Funds are key support group that for more than 40 years has kept raised at “The Taste of alive Ashland’s enthusiasm for the Sister City relationship Guanajuato,” an annual with Guanajuato. fiesta sponsored by the Club. Goodwill and There are many reasons that Ashland and Guanajuato friendships are build and our respective schools are such logical and by the club working successful choices as Sister Cities and Universities. Both with the Rotary Club of cities are the home to universities. Both cities have Guanajuato in the joint beautiful parks and tourism plays a major role in both economies. Both have central plazas and are known international project.
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Living & Doing Business 41 TECHNOLOGY IS A WONDERFUL THING. Health Care ESPECIALLY WHEN IT’S WITHIN REACH.
Better technology makes for a better life, whether it’s in the palm of your hand or in the hands of your physician. Ashland Community Hospital puts high-tech tools in the hands of our doctors and staff to provide you with quality care close to home, in a patient-centered environment that promotes all aspects of wellness. Because for us, great care and great tools are two things that just go hand in hand. For every walk of life.
280 Maple Street • Ashland, Oregon 97520 • 541-201-4000 42 www.ashlandchamber.comwww.ashlandhospital.org • facebook.com/AshlandCommunityHospital Health Care With its sophisticated facilities and highly skilled practitioners, Southern Oregon is becoming known as a very well rounded medical community. ealth care is one of the largest industries in the country and is projected to continue to expand. Advances in technology and greater emphasis on cost-effectiveness have led to changes in the structure, nursing homes, clinics, home health and others decide Horganization and delivery of health care services. For to use health workers in delivering care. Demographic example, while hospitals traditionally were the primary pressures associated with an aging population are providers of acute care, advances in technology, along expected to both increase demand for health care with cost controls, have shifted much care from inpatient services as well as the number of job openings from settings to ambulatory or community based settings, workers retiring. nursing facilities and home health care settings. Three key health care industry trends are apparent in Oregon: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (1) Technological advances and innovative practices will Ashland has attracted a wide variety of alternative improve delivery of health care services and the high and complimentary health care practitioners as well demand for health care workers will remain. (2) The as a large percentage of residents who value them. shift from inpatient, institutionalized care to outpatient Whether someone moves to our community because services and preventive care continues to move along the they are seeking an active lifestyle of rafting and continuum as alternative, holistic approaches to health skiing or because they are looking for a quiet place to care develop. Unlike other states, Oregon spends more retire, health is prerequisite to enjoying their new life Medicaid dollars on home and community based services here. Not only are there the traditional health care than on institutional care provided in nursing homes. facilities mentioned in this section but there are an (3) The greatest challenge to U.S. health care in the 21st abundance of Chiropractic and Naturopathic Physicians, century is the aging population of Baby Boomers who Acupuncturists, Homeopaths, and Massage Therapists will require increased medical care and services. Oregon’s who practice everything from Reiki (energy healing) to peak years for this population explosion will be from 2015 Rolfing (deep tissue massage). to 2020 when the population growth for the 65-plus age group is expected to increase 22%. Ashland Community Health Center The Community Health Center was initially founded Jackson County is a regional hub of medical services for in 1972 as the result of an extensive, grassroots, Southern Oregon. Every medical specialty except burn units community based effort and is today a nonprofit is available, along with three acute care hospitals, the latest organization whose mission is to promote the health of medical and diagnostic technology, and new minimally low-income, working uninsured, and other vulnerable invasive surgical procedures that allow for faster recovery. adults and children in Jackson County Oregon. Community Health Center Serves: The Employment Department expects private health care • Low-income, working poor families who do not employment to continue to grow 30% by 2020, adding enjoy the benefits of employer sponsored health 68,000 jobs. Job opportunities within the health care care insurance, yet who earn just enough to escape industry are not limited to just traditional health care inclusion in the Oregon Health Plan(OHP); occupations. Health care institutions will need many • Person who is insured low-income and underinsured accountants, personnel specialists, file clerks, secretaries, and thus unable to establish a permanent medical food service staff, housekeepers and others. The number home with a provider; of Oregonians age 65 and older who will require direct care • Vulnerable individuals who have other barriers to is now over 438,000 and is expected to increase by over accessing health care, such as geographic isolation, 100% by 2025. This is coupled with a potential decrease in personal beliefs, cultural and or linguistic needs and employment numbers from retirees leaving the workforce. special case management needs. Demand for workers not only depends on the needs Ashland Community Health Center: 541-773-3863. of the population but also on how providers, hospitals, Visit online at www.communityhealthcenter.org Living & Doing Business 43 Ashland Community Hospital
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stablished over one hundred years ago, South- Wound and Hyperbaric Center ern Oregon’s first hospital provides advanced The Wound Center offers a multidisciplinary team medical care in a compassionate, nurturing en- approach for the treatment of non-healing wounds. vironment. Ashland Community Hospital (ACH) is a 49- Pressurized oxygen is used effectively to treat a variety bedE acute care hospital with an Advanced Life Support of conditions at the only hyperbaric chambers in our Certified Trauma Center Emergency Department. ACH region. serves thousands of Southern Oregonians each year in preventative, acute and emergency medical care. Diagnostic Imaging Services ACH continues to invest in state-of-the-art diagnostic Patient-Centered Care imaging equipment to ensure that the most high Five years ago, Ashland Community Hospital joined quality technology is available to our community and more than 125 hospitals nationwide in an innovative physicians are provided with the tools they need. approach to delivering the latest medical technology in a healing environment. The Planetree philosophy • A low dose radiation digital mammography system is centered on the total needs of the patient, more • A multi-detector computerized tomography (CT) than just physical treatment. The Planetree model is scanner designed to personalize, demystify and humanize the • A multi-diagnostic fluoroscopy unit healthcare experience. Patient-centered care at ACH • A PAX system that transfers digital images to and includes: from doctor’s offices and brings digital diagnos- • Welcoming visitors and family by providing ameni- tic imagery into the sterile environment during ties to improve their comfort surgery • Nutritious flavorful food choices on an extensive • Colonography-computed tomography used to room service menu diagnose colon and bowel disease • Integrative therapies such as massage, Reiki and aromatherapy This imaging equipment provides physicians with the • Active participation of the patient and/or their tools they need to provide consistently high quality designee in decisions regarding care examinations and interpret the results in a timely • Live music and pet therapy for the enjoyment of manner. patients, visitors and staff Birth Center Diagnostic and Surgery Center Through the Ashland Birth Center, families receive A 40,000 square foot Diagnostic and Surgery Center education, support and assistance for a personalized, incorporates technology, natural light, views of nature treasured experience. Water birth and doulas are just and healing art. Six operating suites, three special two of the options. Education includes: an internation- procedure areas and 25 same-day surgery rooms pro- al board-certified lactation consultant to assist new vide space for a wide variety of procedures including mothers with breastfeeding; a variety of pre- and post- cancer, general, urological, breast, orthopedic, spinal, natal classes; pregnancy yoga and exercise classes; retinal and vitreous, gynecological, and reconstructive baby massage taught by an international infant mas- and hand surgery. sage instructor; and a New Parents support group.
44 www.ashlandchamber.com Community Services Ashland Community Hospital is committed to partnering with the patients of Southern Oregon to meet their healthcare needs. Community services include:
• Aquatic Physical Therapy at the Ashland Family YMCA
Pool
• Diabetes Education
• Home Health Care
• Hospice
• Nutrition Counseling
• School Nurse Program at elementary and middle
schools in Ashland and Talent Photo courtesy of ACH • Center for Internal Medicine providing primary care to
older adults • Center for Family Medicine in Ashland and Talent high quality, patient-centered primary care services now In 2011, Ashland Community Hospital opened two new nand in the future. Family Medicine offices. Located in Ashland at 628 As one of Ashland’s largest employers and a leading North Main Street and in Talent at 49 Talent Avenue, the healthcare facility in Southern Oregon, Ashland outstanding pediatricians and family practice physicians Community Hospital welcomes physicians and other complement the ACH Center for Internal Medicine and medical professionals to join our team in accomplishing provide access to the full array of Ashland Community our mission. Learn more about ACH at Hospital services at the main campus. Ashland Community www.ashlandhospital.org. For additional insight, check Hospital’s goal is to continue to provide ready access to out the CEO Blog and our Facebook page.
Living & Doing Business 45 Asante Health System
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sante Health System is the region’s most national standard for high quality as defined by the comprehensive healthcare provider, serving American College of Cardiology. The same was true for approximately 600,000 people spanning open heart bypass surgery. The RVMC surgical team nine counties across Southern Oregon and Northern performed 478 surgeries with a mortality rate of just 2 California.A Asante—with more than 3,500 employees—is percent, also better than the national benchmark. a locally owned and governed not-for-profit organization The heart attack team at RVMC has been a national that includes Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford, leader in the life-saving treatment of STEMI (ST Segment Three Rivers Community Hospital in Grants Pass, the Elevation Myocardial Infarction, or severe heart attack). newly launched Asante Physician Partners, and various This program coordinates efforts between paramedics other entities in the region. and RVMC throughout Southern Oregon and Northern Rogue Valley Medical Center is a regional referral and California. When a chest pain patient dials 9-1-1, trauma center accredited by DNV (Det Norske Veritas), paramedics identify the heart attack and immediately an organization with some of the toughest standards alert the catheterization lab where a team stands ready in healthcare. The hospital continues to perform to act when the ambulance arrives. Thanks to this above national benchmarks. In 2011, it earned the Gold program, patients receive life-saving treatment from Performance Achievement Award in Coronary Artery arrival to an open artery with an average time of 42 Disease from the American Heart Association “Get minutes and as brief as 12, as good as anywhere in the With the Guidelines” program, and in 2012, it added the nation and far below the national average of 64 minutes. Bronze Achievement Award for heart attack care in the With this STEMI program, the mortality rate for heart AHA Action Registry. It is one of only four hospitals in attack in our region dropped from 8.6 percent to 4.2 Oregon to earn these awards. It also earned the Beacon percent over the past decade. Award for Excellence in intensive care, one of only five Rogue Valley Medical Center opened the new Special Oregon hospitals to do so. Care Nursery, an expansion of the existing neonatal The 378-bed hospital is a certified primary stroke center. intensive care unit (NICU), in September 2011. The $6 It offers TomoTherapy for radiation oncology; advanced million project brought the total NICU capacity from 20 neuroscience; adult and pediatric oncology; specialized to 32 infants with private rooms for babies so parents gynecological oncology; telehealth for stroke and can stay with them. The RVMC NICU is a Level III-B unit, pediatric care, and the only neonatal intensive care unit which means it can care for infants as early as 24 weeks from Eugene to Redding, California. The hospital has an and as little as 1 pound 2 ounces. Inpatient Rehabilitation Center and partners with area Three Rivers Community Hospital is a DNV-accredited physician groups to offer care at Rogue Valley Sleep 125-bed hospital serving Josephine County and Center and Southern Oregon Bariatric Center. surrounding communities. The imaging center is one The Heart and Vascular Center at RVMC has been a of the best equipped in the state with the addition this leader in the region since 1973, providing nationally year of a 3T MRI, the most powerful MRI available, and a recognized cardiac care through its Cardiovascular 128-slice CT scanner. The hospital offers a wide range of Institute; a special partnership of several physician high-quality medical care including cardiac angiography groups and the longtime collaboration of RVMC, the and spine surgery. Emergency Department physicians community, and paramedics. are ranked in the top 14 percent in the nation for patient The more times physicians and their teams do a satisfaction. procedure, the better the results. Since 1981, RVMC’s Supporting the Community heart care experts have performed more than 65,000 Asante Health System supports the community. In heart catheterizations, 14,000 coronary balloon 2011, it provided $22.9 million in charity care, and gave angioplasty/stents, and 15,000 open heart surgeries. $264,000 in donations to community health programs. Last year the heart catheterization team performed more than 500 balloon/stent cases– far more than the 46 www.ashlandchamber.com Kent Dauterman, MD Southern Oregon Cardiology choose experience When you need heart care, choose the team with experience. It’s one of the most important choices you’ll ever make.
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or more than 100 years, Providence Medford providing a full range of diagnostic, treatment and Medical Center has been providing exceptional disease management services. Providence offers the health care to the communities we serve. most advanced hybrid catheterization lab in Oregon. Providence is the largest provider of connected Comprehensive Cancer Program – recognized by healthF care services in the region, providing a level of The Commission on Cancer as offering the very best convenient, coordinated care that you’ll find nowhere in cancer care, our patients have access to the most else in our area. current detection and treatment services available, Providence Medford Medical Center – part of the including the Leila J. Eisenstein Breast Center, southern not-for-profit Providence Health & Services, Oregon’s Oregon’s only center of excellence for breast imaging. largest health system and largest private employer – is Spine Institute – the most comprehensive spine a 168-bed acute care, level III trauma hospital providing program in the region, providing a multidisciplinary, the only emergency telestroke services in the area. team-approach for the treatment of neck and back With 12 specialty care physician groups and advanced health issues. Offering a full continuum of care including diagnostic and treatment technology, our clinical diagnosis, pain management, minimally invasive surgery excellence is built on a foundation of outstanding and rehabilitation services. programs and services, including: Orthopedic surgery – through our partnering surgical Trauma and Emergency Services – providing Level III team Providence offers state-of-the-art specialty trauma services and advanced emergency medicine to services in total joint replacement and shoulder surgery. the region, including the 24/7 Providence Telestroke Multi-specialty Medical Services – through Providence Network that allows Medford neurologists and Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty medical emergency physicians to consult immediately with group in southern Oregon and northern California. a stroke specialist at Providence Stroke Center in PMG provides integrated services for family practice, Portland. pediatrics, internal medicine, cardiology, obstetrics, Carl Brophy Stroke Program – designated as a gynecology, physiatry, neurology, and vascular and nationally accredited stroke center for the treatment general surgery. and care of stroke patients. BirthPlace – the only World Health Organization Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy – the region’s designated Baby-Friendly™ birth center in Jackson only nationally accredited inpatient rehabilitation County, Providence BirthPlace offers modern labor- unit, and Oregon’s only stroke certified rehabilitation delivery-recovery suites, doula services and a dedicated unit, providing comprehensive care and treatment for nursing team for every mother. patients needing inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation Hospice and Home Care – the region’s largest and services. most comprehensive provider of home health services, Advanced Robotic Surgery – offering the region’s and ranked by Home Care Elite as one of the most only robotic surgical program promoting the use of successful Medicare-certified home care providers in the minimally invasive surgery for urology and gynecology United States for its performance measures in quality, procedures. improvement and financial performance. Cardiovascular Services – an interdisciplinary team of For information, call 541-732-5000 or visit us at board certified cardiologists and vascular surgeons www.providence.org/medford
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Photo by Graham Lewis You Deserve he Ashland-Medford Area has received numerous mentions and favorable ranking in many publications in the last several years. In an the Best. article “Where to Retire,” in Modern Maturity Magazine, Ashland was ranked 2nd in the nation for having the amenities for healthy active retirees. Call today for a tour. TOther publications include Retirement Places Rated, The Searchers, Small Come see for yourself what makes Towns Lighting the Landscape, and Choose A College Town for Retirement. us so special! Ashland Senior Program The Ashland Senior Program provides a support system to the older residents of Ashland, helping to enable them to live more independently and to continue as contributing members of the community. It offers outreach, information and referral, preventative health care clinics, a discount on City of Ashland utilities for income eligible residents, insurance counseling, weekday noon meals and home delivered meals provided by Rogue Valley Ashwood Council of Governments Food and Friends Program. The Senior Home Senior Program also offers a v State licensed Level III home variety of recreational and social v Home Cooked Meals activities at the Senior Center, v Private Rooms & Private Baths including yoga, tai chi, discussion v 24 hour Care 7 Days a Week groups, line dancing, computer v Owner Operated v Experienced Loving Caregivers instruction, educational seminars v Activites & Visiting Musicians and workshops on topics of 857 Mountain Meadows Drive interest to older adults. The Ashland, Oregon 97520 available now on the property Senior Center is located in Hunter (800) 337-1301 Park at 1699 Homes Avenue and www.mtmeadows.com is open Monday through Friday, A studio style self-contained cottage 8:30am to 3:30pm. The Ashland Voted America’s Best by National Council on Senior’s Housing. for InDEPEnDEnt living with meals laundry and housecleaning provided. Senior Program is a division of Ashland Parks and Recreation. Bobbi Campbell For more information, please visit 1115 Oak St., Ashland u 541-482-9989 www.AshlandSeniorCenter.org or call 541-488-5342. Living & Doing Business 51 Housing & Real Estate
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shland boasts many historic homes and a number of and is responsible for operating water, recycling, air quality new homes built to reflect that style with numerous and energy conservation programs. The division works with Craftsman features. Ashland has a distinct Urban the Ashland School District, Southern Oregon University, Growth Boundary created to avoid sprawl, but everywhere Ashland businesses and homeowners to increase the youA look there is the feeling of open space. The use of efficiency of their resource usage. The Conservation Division natural materials indoors and out has created a palette that offers energy and water expertise, programs and guidance displays the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Prices for to Ashland residents and contractors. Zero interest loans or homes in the Ashland real estate market have fallen over the cash incentives are available to both private and business last four years affording great opportunities for purchasing sectors for implementing the efficient use of electric energy in such a desirable community. While price decreases have in both new construction and weatherization of existing been realized, they are significantly less than the rest of homes. Solar water heating incentives including tax credits the region due are available through the Oregon Department of Energy. to the on-going For more information on green building practices in Ashland, appeal of living or to get started building your green home, please contact in Ashland. The the City of Ashland’s Conservation Division at 541-488-5306. construction In addition to the City of Ashland’s green building policies, business in there are also environmentally friendly companies that Ashland and offer remodeling and commercial development. D.A. all of southern Boldt Construction is a certified green builder who offers Oregon has been both residential and commercial new construction and challenged by remodeling. Their historic renovations can be seen in various the recession but neighborhoods throughout town. D. A. Boldt Construction is beginning to is a Trade Ally with Earth Advantage Institute and Energy see some slow Real estate with a smile for over 35 years Trust of Oregon which provide programs for enhanced improvement. sustainable housing. Darrell Boldt, president of D. A. Boldt Construction, is a Certified Green Professional and a Certified Green Aging-in-Place Specialist. Construction In addition, Ashland has companies like Adroit, which The City of 541-890-4140 focus primarily on large commercial development and Ashland is very construction, in addition to smaller builders, contractors [email protected] committed to and developers whose focus is also on building quality Check our blog at green building projects. Communities such as Mountain Meadows BarbaraAllen.com practices as well. Retirement Community, which has won national acclaim, The Ashland are architecturally designed around Ashland’s beautiful Conservation natural setting. Division was 375 Lithia Way, Ashland OR 97520 established more TOLL FREE: 800-877-9501 than 20 years ago
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Living & Doing Business 53 Ashland Housing Information from the 2010 U.S. Census
Ashland, Oregon Selected Housing Characteristics Data Set: 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Survey: American Community Survey
HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES: In 2006-2010 there were 9,338 households in Ashland city. The average household size was 2.07 people.
Families made up 50 percent of the households in Ashland. This figure in- cludes both married-couple families (35.8 percent). Nonfamily households made up 49.2 percent of all households in Ashland. Most of the nonfamily households were people living alone (37.4 percent), but some were com- posed of people living in households in which no one was related to the householder.
HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS: In 2006-2010, Ashland had a total of 10,230 housing units, 8.7 percent of which were vacant. Of the total housing units, 63.6 percent was in single-unit structures with 1-unit detached, 26.6 percent was in multi-unit structures, and 1.5 percent was mobile homes. Thirty-one percent of the housing units were built since 1990.
OCCUPIED HOUSING UNIT CHARACTERISTICS: In 2006-2010, Ashland had 9,339 occupied housing units – 4,765 (51 percent) owner occupied and 4,574 (49 percent) renter occupied. 4.8 percent of the households did not have telephone service and 7.2 percent of the households did not have access to a car, truck, or van for private use. 31.9 percent had two vehicles and another 12.6 percent had three or more.
HOUSING COSTS: The median monthly housing costs for mortgaged owners was $1,832, nonmort- gage owners $524, and renters $825. 47.6 JulieO percent of owners with mortgages, 14 percent of owners without mortgages, A R C H I T E C T U R A L & I N T E R I O R D E S I G N E R and 62.5 percent of renters in Ashland spent 30 percent or more of household income on housing.
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Median Cost of Purchasing a Home in Ashland (2000-2011) To Buy Year: Median: Percentage Change over time (Median) Ashland has a wide variety of 1999 $174,800 housing available - including historic 2000 $220,000 25% increase homes, modern developments and 2001 $247,000 12.3% increase condominiums. 2002 $259,000 4.9% increase 2003 $285,000 10% increase To Rent 2004 $349,000 22.5% increase Residential home, apartments, 2005 $420,000 20.3% increase condos and townhouse rentals run 2006 $447,000 6.4% increase from $500 to $2600 per month. 2007 $439,500 1.7% decrease Retail business rentals in Ashland 2008 $377,500 14% decrease are available from $1.05 to $2.25 per 2009 $325,000 13.9% decrease square foot for prime downtown 2010 $285,000 12% decrease space and as low as $0.75 per 2011 $284,000 .35% decrease square foot elsewhere in town Source: Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS® depending upon the type of commercial property. These figures are only estimates. Please contact a real estate office or property management company for more information. Property Taxes roperty taxes for Ashland residents are calculated by assessed value derived from Jackson County tax records. The increase in assessed value is regulated by previous state-wide ballot measures and cannot increase more than 3 percent per year. Additionally, a voter approved levy orP bond measure can increase the tax rate. Consequently, slight variations may occur in property taxes assessed depending upon election results. On average a house is assessed and taxed at a value that is about half of its Looking for the market value. The following chart explains the elements that make up the Ashland tax bill based on a house that was assessed for $250,000, for tax year good life in 2011-12. Southern Oregon? Education Total: $6.51 per $1,000 assessed value Ashland School District #5, Education Service District, Rogue Community College, Ashland School District Local Levy Let us help you General Government Total: $6.48 per $1,000 assessed value Jackson County, City of Ashland, Vector Control, Rogue Valley Transit District, fi nd it. Jackson County Urban Renewal Bonds: $2.59 per $1,000 assessed value Jackson County Bonds, City of Ashland Bonds, Ashland School District 5 Bonds, Rogue Community College www.realestate-depot.biz Total: $15.58 per $1,000 assessed value Example: For a house with a value of $500,000 which is assessed at $250,000, 325 A Street multiply $250 x $15.58 = $3,895 in taxes Ashland, Oregon 97520 Note: These rates are before any Measure 5 compression; therefore they may not apply to (541) 482-1898 every property Toll free (866) 482-1898 For more property tax information please contact Jackson County’s Assessment office at: 541-774-6059. Living & Doing Business 55 The Economy
Photos by Graham Lewis Ashland and the Rogue Valley on-line. A creative culture fosters over 80 restaurants, micro-breweries, wineries, numerous galleries, music and vibrant tourism sector and growing higher theater cultivated by being the home of the 76 year old education core form the basis of Ashland’s world-class Oregon Shakespeare Festival. In 2011, OSF economy. Light manufacturing firms boast a sold over 390,000 tickets at 84% capacity. In addition to the businesses related to the cultural scene, are those number of green and global businesses while home- Abased businesses grow with the support of excellent in the business of year-round outdoor recreation. These fiber connectivity. Technology innovators create include the providers of recreation services as well businesses that are giving Ashland a reputation for as product manufacturers. Ashland is a town of just cultivating successful, dynamic and leading-edge over 20,000 residents but a visitor destination for over companies. 250,000 people throughout the year.
Southern Oregon University located in Ashland with The Rogue Valley is comprised of Jackson and Josephine over 6,500 students and faculty and administration counties and is expected to add over 11,220 jobs numbering over 750 is Ashland’s largest employer of between 2008 and 2018, an increase of 10 percent. Two approximately $48 million a year. Total annual revenue broad industries are expected to account for nearly 50 of the University exceeds $100 million. This sets the percent of the region’s job growth: educational and stage for a highly educated workforce and population, health services, and trade, transportation and utilities. an engaged citizenry and knowledgeable public. Manufacturing will likely rebound over the forecast period but is not expected to return to its employment Retail in Ashland is run by mainly independently-owned level prior to the recent recession. Wood products is businesses offering unique products both in-store and forecast to lose jobs, declining by 4 percent by 2018.
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Total Population 20,119 POPULATION: In 2006-2010, Ashland had a total Male 8,812 43.8% population of 20,103 – 11,312 (56.3 percent) females and Female 11,307 56.2% 8,791 (43.7 percent) males. The median age was 39.5 Under 5 years 976 4.9% years. 80.3 percent of the population was over 18 years 5 to 9 years 859 4.3% and 16 percent was 65 years and older. 10 to 14 years 1,343 6.7% 15 to 19 years 1,572 7.8% For people reporting one race alone, 89.3 percent was 20 to 24 years 1,956 9.7% White; 1.7 percent was Black or African American; 1.2 25 to 34 years 2,156 10.7% percent was American Indian and Alaska Native; 2.6 35 to 44 years 1,719 8.5% percent was Asian; less than 0.5 percent was Native 45 to 54 years 2,911 14.5% Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, and less than 0.5 55 to 59 years 1,715 8.5% percent was some other race. 4.7 percent reported two 60 to 64 years 1,604 8.0% or more races. 3.9 percent of the people in Ashland city were Hispanic or Latino. 86.1 percent of the people in 65 to 74 years 1,628 8.1% Ashland were White non-Hispanic. People of Hispanic 75 to 84 years 1,385 6.9% origin may be of any race. 85 years and over 295 1.5% SOURCE: 2006-2010 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATES SOURCE: 2006-2010 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR Median age (years) 40.0 INCOME: The median income of households in Ashland was $40,140 for 2006-2010. 77.5 percent of HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND BENEFITS the households received earnings and 16.4 percent (IN 2010 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) received retirement income other than Social Security. 27.2 percent of the households received Total households 9,339 9,339 Social Less than $10,000 906 9.7% Security. $10,000 to $14,999 677 7.2% The average $15,000 to $24,999 1,203 12.9% income $25,000 to $34,999 1,286 13.8% from Social Security $35,000 to $49,999 1,490 16.0% was $16,238. $50,000 to $74,999 1,553 16.6% These $75,000 to $99,999 779 8.3% income $100,000 to $149,999 819 8.8% sources are $150,000 to $199,999 294 3.1% not mutually
SOURCE: 2006-2010 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATES SOURCE: 2006-2010 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR $200,000 or more 332 3.6% exclusive; Median household income ($) 40,140 (X) that is, some Mean household income ($) 60,416 (X) households With earnings 7,239 77.5% received Mean earnings ($) 53,833 (X) income from With Social Security 2,543 27.2% more than one source. Mean Social Security income ($) 16,238 (X) With retirement income 1,536 16.4% Mean retirement income ($) 28,303 (X) With Supplemental Security Income 177 1.9% Mean Supplemental Security Income ($) 11,034 (X) With cash public assistance income 143 1.5% Mean cash public assistance income ($) 3,924 (X) With Food Sta nths 1,249 13.4%
Living & Doing Business 57 Educational Attainment kill and educational levels of the labor force are key concerns for businesses seeking to hire qualified workers. According to the 2006-2010 American Community Survey, Ashland’s residents are highly- educated. The charts below illustrate the distribution of population over 25 years by education level Scompleted and compares Ashland to Jackson County and Oregon.
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT IN ASHLAND
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT IN Population 25 years and over 13,287 13,287 ASHLAND: In 2006-2010, 96.4 percent Less than 9th grade 67 0.5% of people 25 years and over had at least 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 416 3.1% graduated from high school and 54.8 High school graduate (includes eqIv) 1,523 11.5% percent had a bachelor’s degree or higher. Some college, no degree 3,225 24.3% 3.6 percent were dropouts; they were not Associate’s degree 778 5.9% enrolled in school and had not graduated Bachelor’s degree 3,833 28.8% from high school. Graduate or professional degree 3,445 25.9% Percent high school graduate/higher (X) 96.4% Percent bachelor’s degree/higher (X) 54.8% SOURCE: 2006-2010 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATES SOURCE: 2006-2010 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT IN JACKSON COUNTY
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT IN Population 25 years and over 138,879 Less than 9th grade 4305 3.1% JACKSON COUNTY: In 2006-2010, 88.9 percent of people 25 years and over had at 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11,249 8.1% least graduated from high school and 24.4 High school graduate (includes equiv) 35,580 28.5% percent had a bachelor’s degree or higher. Some college, no degree 39,858 28.7% 11.2 percent have never received a high Associate’s degree 10,138 7.3% school diploma. Bachelor’s degree 21,526 15.5% Graduate or professional degree 12,360 8.9% Percent high school graduate or higher (X) 88.9% Percent bachelor’s degree or higher (X) 24.4% SOURCE: 2006-2010 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATES - --25 years and over and years --25 - ESTIMATES 5-YEAR SURVEY COMMUNITY AMERICAN 2006-2010 SOURCE:
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT IN OREGON
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT IN Population 25 years and over 2,543,151 OREGON: In 2006-2010, 88.6 percent Less than 9th grade 109,356 4.3% of people 25 years and over had at least 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 183,107 7.2% graduated from high school and 28.6 percent High school graduate (includes equiv) 651,047 25.6% had a bachelor’s degree or higher. 11.5 Some college, no degree 668,849 26.3% percent have never received a high school Associate’s degree 205,995 8.1% diploma. Bachelor’s degree 465,397 18.3% Graduate or professional degree 264,488 10.4% Percent high school graduate or higher (X) 88.6% Percent bachelor’s degree or higher (X) 28.6% SOURCE: 2006-2010 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATES - --25 years and over and years --25 - ESTIMATES 5-YEAR SURVEY COMMUNITY AMERICAN 2006-2010 SOURCE:
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he labor force in any market consists of ease with which resident travel to work, whether by the adult population (16 and over) who walking, biking, driving city roads, or by accessing are working or actively seeking work, and Interstate 5. 61.1 percent of Ashland city workers includes both employed and unemployed workers. drove to work alone in 2006-2010, 6.2 percent TChildren, retirees, students, and people who are not carpooled, 1.3 percent took public transportation, actively seeking work are not counted as part of the 11.5 percent walked, 13.3 percent worked from home, labor force. According to the 2006-2010 American and 6.5 percent used other means. Among those Community Survey, 62.3 percent of the city’s who commuted to population over 16 years (10,322) is in the labor force. work, it took them Connect to Vital Resources The Ashland labor force accounts for over 10.4 percent on average 16.1 of the 98,972 people in the county’s labor force. minutes to get to for Your Business work. At SOREDI, it’s our job to help your One of the attractions of living in Ashland is the business prosper. If you are facing an opportunity that may take your company to the next level of growth, or even a challenge you need help navigating, we want to know about it. We will do everything in our power to find the resources you need to smooth your pathway to success, because... that’s our job!
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Living & Doing Business 59 Region 8: Industry Employment Forecast, 2008-2018 Jackson and Josephine Counties mployment 2008 2018 Change % Change E Total payroll employment 108,570 119,790 11,220 10% Total private 92,920 102,960 10,040 11% INDUSTRIES: In 2006-2010, for the employed Natural resources and mining 3,320 3,380 60 2% Mining and logging 900 810 -90 -10% population 16 years and older, the leading Construction 5,550 5,870 320 6% industries in Ashland were Educational Manufacturing 10,290 10,510 220 2% services, and health care, and social assistance Durable goods 7,270 7,430 160 2% (27.9 percent) and Arts, entertainment, and Wood product manufacturing 2,760 2,660 -100 -4% recreation, and accommodation and food Trade, transportation, services (16.6 percent). & utilities 24,160 26,350 2,190 9% Wholesale trade 3,550 3,780 230 6% Retail trade 17,400 19,040 1,640 9% Transportation, warehousing, & utilities 3,210 3,530 320 10% Information 1,930 1,920 -10 -1% EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY Financial activities 6,070 6,520 450 7% in Ashland city, Oregon in 2006-2010 Professional and business services 9,100 10,470 1,370 15% Civilian employed population 16 years+ 9,467 9,467 Educational and health services 16,660 20,150 3,490 21% Agriculture, forestry, fishing and 64 0.7% Health care and hunting & mining social assistance 15,880 19,240 3,360 21% Construction 459 4.8% Health care 14,170 17,240 3,070 22% Manufacturing 463 4.9% Leisure and hospitality 12,200 13,880 1,680 14% Wholesale trade 162 1.7% Accommodation and food services 10,230 11,640 1,410 14% Retail trade 1,122 11.9% Other services 3,640 3,910 270 7% Transportation, warehousing & utilities 181 1.9% Government 15,650 16,830 1,180 8% Information 233 2.5% Federal government 2,050 2,020 -30 -1% Finance & insurance, real estate, 313 3.3% State government 3,740 3,990 250 7% rental & leasing State education 1,490 1,520 30 2% Local government 9,860 10,820 960 10% Professional, scientific, management, 1,237 13.1% Local education 6,060 6,530 470 8% administrative & waste management services Source: Worksource Oregon Employment Department Educational services, health care 2,639 27.9% & social assistance Arts, entertainment, recreation, 1,568 16.6% accommodation & food services Other services, except 575 6.1%
SOURCE: 2006-2010 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATES - --Population 16 years and over - --Population ESTIMATES 5-YEAR SURVEY SOURCE: 2006-2010 AMERICAN COMMUNITY public administration Public administration 451 4.8% GEOGRAPHIC MOBILITY: In 2006- 2010, 71.6 percent of the people at least one year old living in Ashland were living in the same residence GEOGRAPHIC MOBILITY OF RESIDENTS OF ASHLAND 2006-2010 one year earlier; 17.7 percent had moved during the past year from Same house 1 year ago: 14,261 71.6% another residence in the same Moved within same county: 3,521 17.7% county, 4 percent from another Moved from different county within same state: 854 4% county in the same state, 5.6 Moved from different state: 1,117 5.6% percent from another state, and Moved from abroad: 171 <1% just under 1 percent from abroad. SOURCE: 2006-2010 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
60 www.ashlandchamber.com Employment - Ashland Covered employment in Ashland, 2010
Sector/Industry Firms Employees Total Payroll Ave. Annual Pay
Agriculture, Forestry, fishing, hunting 18 134 $3,688,598 $27,527 Construction 67 200 $8,030,143 $40,151 Manufacturing 57 486 $18,680,488 $38,437 Food Manufacturing 12 106 $2,673,046 $25,217 Beverage & Tobacco Product Manufacturing 4 18 $450,690 $25,038 Textile Product Mills 4 28 $796,369 $28,442 Printing and Related Support Activities 4 37 $1,273,938 $34,431 Chemical Manufacturing 4 21 $708,392 $33,733 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing 5 24 $707,121 $29,463 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing 4 36 $2,094,872 $58,191 Miscellaneous Manufacturing 9 83 $2,246,928 $27,071 Misc. Other Manufacturing 11 132 $7,729,132 $58,554 Total Wholesale trade 45 120 $7,600,594 $ 63,338 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods 6 36 $2,809,174 $78,033 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods 10 48 $1,739,419 $36,238 Electronic Markets and Agents/Brokers 29 35 $3,052,001 $87,200 Total Retail trade 138 1352 $35,194,836 $26,032 Total Transportation, warehousing and utilities 10 42 $1,348,410 $32,105 Total Information 36 173 $7,566,878 $43,739 Total finance and insurance 53 195 $8,098,063 $41,529 Total Real estate, rental and leasing 51 111 $2,370,253 $21,354 Total Professional, Scientific and 130 345 $15,152,402 $43,920 technical services Management of Companies and Enterprises 5 56 $2,156,058 $38,501 Total Admin. & Support, Waste Mgmt 46 262 $7,806,312 $29,795 & Remediation Svcs Educational Services 25 122 $3,421,050 $28,041 Social Assistance 624 22 217 $3,977,869 $18,331 Total Art, entertainment and recreation 32 705 $20,256,826 $28,733 Accommodation 52 490 $8,464,880 $17,275 Food Services and Drinking Places 103 1201 $19,631,608 $16,346 Total other services 137 372 $7,739,929 $20,806 Total Federal Govt 4 76 $5,014,399 $65,979 Total state Gov’t 5 795 $31,896,479 $40,121 Total Local Gov’t. 13 686 $28,340,998 $41,313
Total 1181 9340 $ 294,134,985 $31,492 Source: Oregon Employment Department, QCEW, 2011 Source: Oregon Employment Department, QCEW,
Living & Doing Business 61 Economic Development he City of Ashland approved a plan in 2011 effort encompassing not just business and the public developed by a committee to support and sector, but organized labor, academia and the not-for- encourage economic development. They defined it profit community. The strategies and associated actions as economic development that represents the community’s proposed in this plan rely on many community stakeholders commitmentT to the creation, retention, and expansion of for their success. To be effective and efficient with the businesses and other ventures that enrich our community limited resources for economic development, the City’s by creating goods and services that provide employment economic development strategies and actions will be opportunities while maintaining and enhancing the overall focused on: quality of life. • Existing businesses in the community with a While much of the local economy is connected to the commitment to operating their business and living in regional economy of the Rogue Valley, Ashland has several Ashland key, and interrelated, comparative economic advantages: • Businesses that rely on and earn a competitive advantage from innovation, creativity, design and • HIGH QUALITY PERFORMING ARTS CLUSTER technology in their operations for new product • HIGH OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE development, creation or expansion of niche markets, • HIGHLY EDUCATED RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS process improvements, etc AND VISITORS • Businesses that produce specialty and value added goods or services with a market beyond our local In the past 20 years, Ashland’s economic stability has relied economy upon several key sectors, such as: • Businesses that purchase from the local and regional economy for supply or provide goods or services that • Southern Oregon University reduce the need of the community to purchase goods • Oregon Shakespeare Festival or services from outside of region. • Lodging, restaurants and specialty retail • Value added specialty manufacturing For long term economic diversity and success, specific • Specialty food and beverage innovation actions will be directed towards businesses with an identified business profile and operating attributes that The Economic Development Strategy Committee complement and take advantage of Ashland’s local developed a vision statement of Ashland’s economy to economic, physical and community climate. guide the economic development strategy to the year 2030. It states: The final plan will function as the working roadmap for implementation and will be used to provide plan and Ashland is a vibrant and livable community, with a unique action updates, measurements of progress and success. combination of performing and visual arts, natural beauty, It will involve long term coordination and collaboration outdoor recreation, business entrepreneurship, urban with multiple local and regional economic development services and small-town friendliness. Its economy is adaptive, partners. resilient, and flexible, built on a world class foundation of the arts, education at all levels, and a creative business The first project underway in 2011-12 through a grant sector that thrives on innovative and imaginative solutions from the City of Ashland is a project that the Ashland to local, regional and global challenges. Its economic health Chamber of Commerce Economic Sustainability Committee is supported by high quality public services that include (ESC) is implementing. It is a Business Retention and a commitment to connect our residents and businesses, Expansion (BR&E) program where local businesses are physically and virtually, to the global economy. A focused interviewed in order to learn more about their operations, tourism program infuses our community with visitors from their connections with other local businesses, and about around the globe who may one day want to live and operate the challenges they face. With information from these a business here. All of the combined efforts of our community interviews, the ESC committee will work closely with are conducted with an active and open civic culture that the City to assist local businesses to overcome obstacles welcomes and expects a diverse range of opinions and ideas. that impede their growth and development. The results will form the basis of conducting the entire economic Successful economic development is a collaborative development strategy.
62 www.ashlandchamber.com he ole of ourism T R in Ashland’s T Economy
shland has a long history of drawing visitors to its natural and cultural attractions, from its healing waters, outdoor recreation, and picturesque small town setting, to its rich offerings in theater, art, music and local cuisine. Visitor spending helps to support the town’s rich and diverse cultural, recreational, retail and dining opportunities. Visitors supplement local demand for goods and services which leads to more and varied kinds of Abusinesses, from specialty boutiques and day spas to sporting goods and river-rafting companies. Visitor spending on lodging and food also contributes much-needed tax revenue and enables the city to “export” some of its tax burden to nonresidents. The Ashland Visitor Profile The highlights of profiles of visitors to Ashland are based on the survey efforts of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Ashland Chamber of Commerce, and the Southern Oregon Visitors’ Association. Prepared by Rebecca L. Reid For the Ashland Chamber of Commerce, December 2009 Education – highly educated Educational Attainment of Ashland Visitors Ashland visitors are highly educated and trending upward Comparison of Surveys Findings
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Household Income of Ashland Visitors Income: 45% - 52% have incomes over $100,000 58% are from a two income households 40%
30% Southern Oregon visitors: 32% over $100,000 American households: 20% over $100,000 20% % of Visitors of % 10% Upward trend: From 1997 to 2007, household earnings over $150,000 have grown from 38% to 44% 0% under $20-$29K$30 $40- $50-$59K$60- $70-$79K$80-$100K$100K
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visited in summer Household Income Activities – culturally inclined & outdoor: In addition to a majoring selecting OSF as a destination, 80% selected shopping, sightseeing and restaurants as primary activities - 55% indicated they hiked or walked as an activity.
Living & Doing Business 63 Model of Spending by Visitors to Ashland Accommodations of Ashland Visitors Ashland Chamber Survey, 2008 2007 60% OSF Visitors All Visitors (incl. OSF) 50%
Total Spending by Category 40% Accommodations $11,865,107 $20,764,503 30% Food $11,026,107 $18,216,429 Shopping (Selected Retail)* $6,425,815 $10,459,109 20% Arts, Recreation, Entertainment $12,587,613 $21,859,715 10% Total Visitor-Related Spending $41,904,641 $71,299,755 0% H Friends/RelaCampi O Renting No Overni o B& te ther l B OSF Visitors All Visitors (incl. OSF) /M ot ng Distruibution of Spending by Category el gh tives t Accommodations 28% 29% Food 26% 26% Shopping (Selected Retail) 15% 15% Rooms Rented by Quarter Arts, Recreation, Entertainment 30% 31% Calendar Years 1994-2011 Total Visitor-Related Spending 100% 100%
100000 Totals OSF Visitors All Visitors (incl. OSF)
80000 Count of visitors 90,000 304,530 $466 $234 Spending per visitor per trip (Total/Visitors) 60000 Spending per visitor per day $166 $90 Spending per Party per day $416 $225
Rooms Occupied Rooms 40000 Spending per Party per Trip $1,164 $585
20000 * From Economic Census 2002, inflated to 2008$. Allocated share of sales to visitors: Sporting goods (20%), Gift Stores (60%), Clothing and Acc. Stores (50%), Health and Personal Care Stores (10%).
0 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Sources: Estimates of Visitor Expenditures: OSF Expenditures from: Wolf, Brown, “Summary Report: 2007 Surveys of OSF Members and Ticket Buyers” Reid, Adapted from Food and Beverage Tax and Transient Occupancy Tax data. Assume locals spend $1,000 per capita spend F&B annually Reid from Dean Runyan, AnnualVisitor Expenditures, adapted to Ashland Reid, adapted from 2002 Economic Census, Receipts for Ashland by sector, adjusted for inflation Jan-Mar Apr-June July-Sept Oct-Dec Estimates of Visitors: Reid, Visitor estimates based on Rooms Rented from City of Ashland; surveys from OSF, SOVA and Ashland Chamber of Commerce OSF, Economic Impact report
Stay: The average length of stay is 3.5 days with the majority of visitors staying in hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts.
Rooms Rented by Quarter Rooms Rented by Quarter 2010 Total = 185,801 2010 Total = 185,801 January -March January -March October-December 24829 13% 34860 October-December 19%
April- June April- June 53577 29%
July-September 72535 July-September 39%
Rooms Rented by Quarter Rooms Rented by Quarter 2011 Total = 170,397 2011 Total = 170,397
January -March January -March 24,028 14% Oct.-December October-December 34,767 21%
April- June April- June 30% 51,398
July-September July-September 35% 60,204
64 www.ashlandchamber.com Supply & Demand for Rooms: Since 1994, the demand for lodging has grown faster than the supply with an average growth rate of 1.6%, slightly ahead of the 1.5% supply. Parallel growth in room supply and demand has, therefore, kept annual occupancy rates hovering close to 50% over the 14 year period ranging from 42% - 51%.
Rates: Since 1994, rates have increased by 83% or 33% adjusted for inflation. Rising room rates and a sustained increase in demand account for the substantial growth in Transient Occupancy Tax revenues and receipts to the lodging industry.
Highlights from 2009 Tourism Economy Study Rebecca L. Reid, January 2009 Ashland Employment & Payroll, 2009 While overall pay in Ashland is markedly lower than the state average, Ashland’s visitor sector pays close to or above the state average
Ave. Payroll As of % of state aver Jobs % Ashland Jobs Total payroll Average Ashland payroll $28,982 73% of state average 10,165 $294,605,196 Arts, Ent, Rec $26,036 119% of state average 830 8% $21,609,964 Accomm/Food sector $14,638 96% of state average 1,843 18% $26,977,135 Retail $24,101 94% of state average 1,440 14% $34,705,599
Average pay levels in visitor-related sectors in Ashland, are closer to industry averages statewide. Ashland’s higher- paying jobs reflect its rich cultural, historical and recreational offerings. In fact, it is likely that worker pay is understated in Ashland’s AE&R industry for several reasons. Similar to the Retail Trade sector, the AE&R sector likely has numerous small businesses whose owners and their pay are not reported here. Additionally, the average wage of Ashland’s AE&R sector is further dampened by the volume part-time workers hired seasonally, such as those working from December to April at Mt. Ashland.
Sectors affected by seasonally-fluctuating visitor demand also tend to feature part-time employment. The employment data counts a full and part-time worker equally, so the average employment measure overstates the magnitude of full- time jobs in these industries. An improved measure of the relative importance of an industry is its share of total payroll. The relatively high shares of employment and payroll in these two sectors support the view that Ashland has a significant visitor-oriented economy.
Visitor-Related Taxes: Transient Occupancy Tax and the Food and Beverage Tax In addition to purchases of Ashland’s goods and services, visitors also contribute to the City’s tax revenues by paying for surcharges on expenditures for accommodations, food and beverages through Ashland’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and its Food and Beverage Tax (F&B). TOT Receipts by Quarter Calendar Years 1994-2011 Tax Revenues: 1000000 TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax) since the inception in 1975 has raised over $20 million in taxes 800000 TOT revenues since 1994 have increase 126% or 59% 600000 adjusted for inflation 400000
TOT revenues are $72 per resident which is 3 times RevenuesTax higher than state wide average 200000
0 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Jan-Mar Apr-June July-Sept Oct-Dec
Living & Doing Business 65 Retail Trade
Lodging Receipts by Quarter Receipts and Sales of Lodging and Eating Places Calendar Years 1994-2011 in 2008$
10000000 Trends in Lodging Receipts Since 1994 lodging receipts show relatively steady 7500000
increases, with the exception of declines in 2003 and 5000000
2008. Over the fourteen years that the city’s lodging Receipts tax has been collected, receipts to Ashland lodging 2500000 establishments have increased by 106%, or 63% when
0 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 adjusted for inflation. Inflation adjustment is important
to correct for increases in receipts related only to the Jan-Mar Apr-June July-Sept Oct-Dec
general rise in the national price level rather than real increases in revenues to lodging places. Lodging receipts fell by 10% during 2008, or 11% when adjusted for inflation.
Food and Beverage Receipts by Quarter The Food and Beverage Tax Calendar Years 1994-2011 in 2008$ Ashland has levied a 5% tax on all prepared food and
15000000 served beverages sold (excluding alcohol) within the
12500000 city’s boundaries since July 1994. The revenues are dedicated to the purchase of Open Space Parkland and 10000000 to offset the costs of a city wastewater treatment plant. 7500000 While principally visitors and business travelers pay the Receipts 5000000 City’s lodging tax, both local and out-of-town customers 2500000 of restaurants and bars contribute to its F&B tax.
0 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Over the past fourteen years the F&B tax has cumula- tively collected nearly $23 million. F&B revenues were Jan-Mar Apr-June July-Sept Oct-Dec 26% higher than the lodging taxes, which totaled $1.5 mil- lion ($72 per capita) in the same year. Since FY1995, the first full fiscal year they were collected, F&B tax revenues have increased by 85%, or 33% in inflation-adjusted dollars. Growth in F&B revenues mirrors the growth in sales of prepared food and beverages in Ashland over a time frame in which the City’s population grew by about 17%. While Ashland residents may have been spending more on prepared food, it is more likely that much of this revenue increase relates to increased consump- tion of locally-prepared food by out-of-towners. This likelihood is consistent with the more than doubling of lodging revenues, which were up 126% (59% in inflation-adjusted terms) over the same time period.
Estimate of Total Visitors to Ashland Estimates of Visitors to Ashland By Quarter Calendar Years 1994-2011 Estimates of visitors to Ashland are based on the number of 140000 rooms rented in motels, hotels, bed and breakfast inns and 120000 other commercial lodging places that are reported to the 100000 80000 City when these businesses pay their quarterly Transient 60000 Occupancy Tax. Quarterly room counts combined with 40000 estimates of nights stayed and party size yield the quarterly of Visitors Estimate 20000
0 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 and annual visitor estimates.
Jan-Mar April-June July-September October-December
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he size and the buying power of Ashland’s markets impact the types of businesses that choose to locate in Ashland. The table below shows consumer Tand retail expenditures by category Consumer expenditures in Ashland, including household, tourist, and business expenditures, totaled over $481,000 in 2011. The categories with the largest expenditures included transportation, shelter, and food and beverages. It is interesting to note that the City’s average household expenditure on entertainment ranks just below spending on healthcare. In terms of employment according to Oregonprospector.com and Applied Geographic Solutions, retail trade accounts for Photo by Sean Bagshaw 28.7% of the jobs in Ashland in 2011.
Ashland’s Consumer Expenditures, 2011 Home-Based Businesses Category $ Per Household Total $000’s significant amount of economic Apparel $2,382.00 $22,898.00 activity occurs in the form of home occupations throughout Education $1,182.00 $11,366.00 the city. Many of Ashland’s most Entertainment $2,775.00 $26,673.00 successfulA firms began as home Food and Beverages $7,747.00 $74,476.00 occupations, and when they outgrew Health Care $3,173.00 $30,503.00 their homes, moved to larger facilities. In 2010, nearly 1,200 employees were Household Furnishings & Equipment $2,159.00 $20,757.00 located in residential zones. Shelter $9,647.00 $92,741.00 Household Operations $1,745.00 $16,778.00 At 16 percent, Ashland has a high Miscellaneous Expenses $858.00 $8,250.00 percentage of self-employed workers, Personal Care $729.00 $7,008.00 with many working at home, according to the 2010 national census. Reading $166.00 $1,595.00 Tobacco $344.00 $3,308.00 In Jackson County as a whole, 12.3 Transportation $9,966.00 $95,800.00 percent of workers are self-employed, Utilities $3,593.00 $34,541.00 while 8.9 percent of workers across Oregon fall into that category. The Gifts $1,322.00 $12,707.00 nation-wide figure is just 6.6 percent, Personal Insurance $500.00 $4,805.00 the census reported. Contributions $1,838.00 $17,667.00 TOTALS $50,126.00 $481,873.00 “The good quality of life in Jackson County may account for the high level of Source: Applied Geographic Solutions, Thousand Oaks. CA, 2011 self-employed people,” said Guy Tauer, regional economist for the Oregon Employment Department. “People who can run their business anywhere can choose to live here,” he said. “People can work over the Internet and there is good access to airports. It really lets people decide where they want to live. They can pick where they want their business, versus if they worked for someone else and had to live where their job was.” Living & Doing Business 67 Ashland High-Performing usinesses and upport ervices BAshland has a number of high-performing businessesS who are leaders S in their industry. These businesses range from technology innovators to specialty manufacturers, food and beverage producers to artisans. Many incorporate green and sustainable practices and have received statewide accolades for their accomplishments.
Technology community’s values and are critical to our future Ashland is unique in several ways, mainly because the economic vitality. Combining the technology city invests in infrastructure to be competitive. Just as infrastructure with everything else Ashland has to offer, it did with Water, Sewer, Roads and Electricity, Ashland such as Southern Oregon University and amazing quality invested in a fiber network 12 years ago to ensure that of life, Ashland attracts and inspires innovation. the local businesses had the tools required to grow and compete in the global marketplace. In 2011, the Southern Oregon Angel Network was formed by local Rogue Valley business people. These That investment has paid off. Individuals are able to business people invested in an Ashland start-up software work “from home” for Bay Area companies. Small development company. Another Ashland start-up companies started cropping up delivering services. received funding from the Willamette Angel Network. Technology enabled growth. Ashland now has multi- These investments from around the state showcase million dollar eCommerce operations for retailers from Ashland’s ability to attract and incubate wonderful around the world. Ashland is also home to several people with amazing ideas into real start-up businesses software companies developing world-class health care that have a chance to change the world. Technology has related software solutions for customers internationally. been woven into our community. We are committed to continue investing in it to ensure that Ashland remains Outside of education, government and tourism, the most unique small town in America. The 2012 technology is Ashland’s largest employment base. Its Southern Oregon Angel Network award went to an clean energy and family wage jobs are in line with the Ashland based company as well.
Emerging Media & Digital Arts (EMDA) at Southern Oregon University is an interdisciplinary center for students and community partners to develop, produce, and evaluate best practices for original projects in digital media. Students from any department major may earn a minor degree in EMDA by completing a foundations sequence in digital design and an intensive project collaborating with a local business or nonprofit to create innovative applications of technology and culture for our community.
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Bauer Fly Reel Independent Printing Co. Hakatai Enterprises Jon Bauer notes that for personal IPCO traces their roots back to 1910 “We could have moved our business reasons, “Ashland was an attractive as the “job shop” for the Richmond, anywhere but chose Ashland for its move because of its strong local California Independent Newspaper. livability, charm, proximity to the community, good school districts and In 1924, the shop was incorporated outdoors and its accessibility for our local cultural amenities. This is a very as a separate business co-owned and business needs.” important aspect to attracting and managed by Charles Brombacher. In - Marshall Malden, Owner retaining good staff with similar values 1944, the firm became incorporated Hakatai Enterprises began importing and interests.” as Independent Printing Company, and distributing glass tile in 1997. Over a decade ago, Jon Bauer and in 1952 Elton Brombacher, Since that time, the name Hakatai introduced innovative and cutting became the sole owner. has become synonymous with edge technology to the fly fishing In 1968 Elton opened IPCO in beauty, affordability and innovation world. The award winning MacKenzie Ashland, Oregon. He moved his in the glass tile industry. large arbor reel revolutionized fly family with him, citing a better With a passion for design and a reel design, forcing every major quality of life. Since that year IPCO manufacturer to follow their lead. commitment to customer service, has served Oregon and California Hakatai supplies quality glass tile Bauer Fly Reel originally operated clients from its two regional offices. out of the Monterey Peninsula in products and trend setting custom California. In 2005 they moved to IPCO specializes in consumer and mosaics to both the commercial Ashland and in 2007 completed their industrial product packaging labels, and residential sectors. Their broad new facility on Clover Lane. high quality brochures and mailing customer base includes architects, collateral, point-of-sale materials, contractors and builders, interior The move to Ashland was moti- hangtags and booklets. Production designers, and dealers, as well vated by both business and personal capabilities include offset litho up to as homeowners. Their tile can reasons. Ashland offered a better 6 colors plus coating, die-cutting and be found in hotels, casinos, retail business environment for their embossing, folding and saddle stitch stores, restaurants, spas and homes outdoor lifestyle company with its binding. throughout the country. abundance of outdoor activities avail- able year round. Especially important Today, Elton’s son Kurt Brombacher In 2012, Hakatai opened its first to Bauer are the clean, healthy rivers is the sole owner, and daughter showroom in Ashland as an and creeks for the testing of their Lisa Olson is on board representing opportunity to showcase, by product and enjoyment of their staff. the 4th generation of the family. appointment, their product to local Some of their most important sup- IPCO remains a family-owned vendors and the general public. pliers are located here in the Rogue and run enterprise, dedicated to www.hakatai.com Valley, such as Varney Mfg. and IPCO providing high quality printing to the Printing with several more through- Rogue Valley as well as nationwide out the state of Oregon. Today every accounts. fly reel is crafted and given its final www.ipcoprinting.com inspection by the staff in Ashland. Starting, Moving or Bauer distributes product to a worldwide market through fly shop Expanding Your Business? specialty retailers. www.bauerflyreel.com Contact us 541-482-3486 or www.ashlandchamber.com 70 www.ashlandchamber.com 2012 Featured Companies Photo courtesy of E-Mth Photo courtesy of Sky Research Photo by Graham Lewis
E-Myth Oak Street Tank & Steel Sky Research “In the past there’s been a bit too “Doing business in Ashland is all about Sky Research was founded in rural much distance between E-Myth and family. We have done business, raised Oregon with values that remain today: the clients we serve,” said Jonathan our families and many remain here in • Do excellent work that benefits the Raymond, CEO and Ashland resident. the Valley. It has been really easy to do earth and humanity “That’s what we are changing … there business here.” - Gene Morris, Owner • Be profitable and share the rewards is no better place for us to work in close Still under the same family ownership of hard work connection with small business owners as it was in 1912 and has built a legacy • Have an enthusiastic approach to than in Ashland.” in Ashland. our work and have fun The leader in business coaching and The business began as an automotive The founding goals, to support training, an icon for transformation garage starting a trend in necessity families and positively impact the since 1977. Building on the that has lasted nearly 100 years. The world through innovation and revolutionary principles of the best- roots of the family business reach technology, continue to direct the selling book, The E-Myth Revisited, back to the beginnings of Ashland. company’s rapid growth. With they provide unparalleled real world Eber Emery, one of the founders of complimentary diverse backgrounds, business education. Ashland, was Gene and Gayle Morris’ Sky Research employees bring The company helps owners and great-great-grandfather. Gene Morris creativity, energy and innovation managers challenge the status quo, has a son, daughter and grandson all to each project. The talented and unlock their passion, build healthy working in the business today. enthusiastic Sky Research team, businesses…and change their lives The original business started as the led by a team of geophysical in the process. The “Entrepreneurial Park Garage in Lithia Park in 1912 with credentialed PhDs, continue to build Myth” is the flawed belief that Simeon Morris. In 1925, Sim and his on the tradition of technological technical skill in an industry translates son Harry moved to the building that excellence in the field of detection into the ability to run a business. is now the Standing Stone Brewing Co and discrimination of Unexploded E-Myth moved to Ashland in and changed the name to Oak Street Ordnance (UXO). Sky Research solves October 2011 and hired twenty-five Garage. client’s problems..... Better, Faster, local employees. The company has In the 1930s, the Oak Street Garage Cheaper and Safer. over fifty employees in all who are began making steel tanks and soon For more than 15 years Sky Research passionate about transforming the earned the name Oak Street Tank has provided aviation and technical world of business. 541-552-4600 and Steel, Inc. In September 1944, the expertise in environmental www.e-myth.com company moved to A Street, where it characterization and research stayed until 2000 and now operates, project management to federal and on the south end of Ashland with commercial clients, both domestic Ashland the fifth generation family member and international. Through the working in the shop. Chamber’s innovative use of aviation, marine, www.oakstreettank.com engineering, advanced geophysical and remote sensing technologies, Sky Research has developed efficient and Rapid Response Team effective, leading edge UXO detection methodology. is here to help providing: www.skyresearch.com • Guidance • Referrals • Connections • Confidential Consulting Living & Doing Business 71 Photo by Graham Lewis Photo supplied by Darex Photo courtesy of Brammo
Cropper Medical Brammo, Inc. Darex “Ashland has been a great place for us to “Brammo is based in Ashland, because I “Ashland has been a wonderful place grow our business and raise our family. was looking for an idyllic setting to raise for the Darex Corporation to settle its The schools are academically challenging a family and a business. After visiting roots and grow. With Ashland’s cultural for our kids. The outdoors here offer over 30 cities, Ashland was the clear and outdoor amenities wrapped into endless adventures at our doorstep. winner with a great mix of outdoor a small town package we are able to The community has big city culture of events, lifestyle, weather, safety and a enjoy the quality of life and operate a world-class restaurants, college town good environment to raise kids. There high capacity business.” – Matthew atmosphere, and social diversity but has are few places that have the lifestyle Bernard the pace and neighborliness of a small and excitement of a small college town, Darex began in 1973 in Beecher, Il- town.”- Tanner Cropper with a strong tourist economy that linois. The D. A. and R. of Darex are Cropper Medical started in Ashland keeps the amenities of a much larger the initials of the three generations of in 1986 with an owner and two town. No traffic, great food, great the Bernard family: David, Arthur, and employees. Now, the business place to raise a family and a business, Richard Bernard. David and his father employs 50 families in the Rogue Valley we found Nirvana.” - Craig Bramscher Richard founded Darex. Grandfather and over 150 part-time people across Brammo, Inc., is a leading electric Arthur Bernard, who earlier founded the world as sales people. vehicle technology company the Bernard Welding Company, con- Cropper Medical, Inc./Bio Skin® headquartered in Ashland. Brammo tributed his energy and guidance to designs, manufactures, and markets designs and develops electric Darex. In 1978, Darex relocation to compression supports, orthopedic vehicles including the Encite™, Ashland. In 2008, Matthew Bernard braces, and human performance gear Enertia™, Empulse™ and Engage™ became the fourth generation family to the orthopedic, sports medicine, and motorcycles. Brammo is the current owner of the company. Since its be- recreational sports markets worldwide. TTXGP eGrandPrix champion of North ginning, Darex has grown to become Unlike traditional orthopedic braces America. Brammo is an OEM supplier the makers of the world’s best-selling and supports, Cropper Medical’s of its innovative Brammo Digital industrial drill sharpeners as well as a products are fabricated from a Drivetrain™ systems including the full range of commercial and consum- proprietary, neoprene free material Brammo Power™ battery pack and er sharpening products. Darex brand trademarked as Bio Skin®. Bio Skin® Brammo Power™ vehicle management includes Darex™ industrial sharpeners, provides superior performance system. Brammo has vehicle Drill Doctor™ professional and home characteristics including: compression, distribution and marketing operations shop drill bit and spade bit sharpen- strength, stretch, weight, “thinness”, in North America, Europe and Asia. ers, and Work Sharp™ tool sharpen- memory, durability, breathability, Of the many awards, they received ers. Darex has been helping industry, moisture vapor transfer, and comfort the 2010 silver medal Edison Award professionals, and do-it yourselfers over neoprene and elastic knits. This in the automotive category for the stay sharp for almost 40 years. Bio Skin technology was invented by Brammo Enertia. In 2011 they received www.darex.com the owner of Cropper Medical. three awards: Edison Award finalist in automotive category for Brammo After growing the company and Empulse, the Frost & Sullivan North establishing it as having a good American New Product Innovation reputation for providing unique Award for Electric Motorcycles and products to sports medicine the Popular Science Best of What’s professionals and Orthopedic New Award for the Brammo Surgeons, the owner focused his Empulse. attention on product development and promoted his oldest son, Tanner www.brammo.com Cropper, to be President and CEO. www.bioskin.com
72 www.ashlandchamber.com Photo by Graham Lewis Photo supplied by Blackstone Audio
Caldera Brewing Company Blackstone Audio Caldera Brewing Company, established Blackstone Audio, celebrating its 25th in 1996, was the first brewery on the anniversary, is the largest independent west coast to brew and can its own beer audiobook company in America, and on premise. Since the late 80’s Caldera one of the most highly praised. It has employees have enjoyed calling Ashland won 22 Audie® Awards (the audiobook home, for its recreational opportunities, equivalent of the Oscar®), was named including skiing, rafting and learning to the Best Ashland Business by Southern brew at the original Rogue Brewery that Oregon Magazine, and has garnered started in 1988. The original building of multiple Grammy nominations among the Rogue Brewery is now home to the many other awards. Caldera Tap House. Opened in July of Their catalog of nearly 5,000 audiobooks 2009, Caldera Tap House provides over is always growing with 25-35 new titles 20 taps, great pub menu, live music and monthly. It includes the best works and Ashland’s largest outdoor seating. authors in all genres of literature, and Caldera continues to thrive as a features the finest narrators (including sustainable company. All their tap award-winning veterans, celebrities, handles are made of recycled wood and Oregon Shakespeare Festival from Talent’s Sawyer Paddles and Oars. actors). That dedication to excellence Caldera’s expansion includes going from enables Blackstone to have the highest 6,000 sq ft to a 28,000 sq ft new facility quality audiobooks available in libraries, at the south end of Ashland. Green retail stores, online, and as Internet building techniques for the expansion downloads. The company has been at include recycling demolition of original the forefront of the digital revolution structure, solar panels to offset for audiobooks, with the most recent energy demand and their continued examples being audiobook apps, commitment to recycling all spent grain, titles as podcasts, a new state-of-the- hops and filter sheets for composting art website for direct sales of digital offsite. audiobooks and other content, and they are developing a groundbreaking new Caldera produced 5,400 barrels in 2011 digital hybrid format that combines the (1 barrel = 31 gallons) and currently eBook with the audiobook. distributes to 10 states and 5 countries including the US, Japan, Puerto Rico, Blackstone has forged a special Sweden and England. Their expansion relationship with OSF, and is recording will enable them to quadruple audio dramatizations of their production and create more jobs. The Shakespeare productions. To date, new facility, Caldera Brewery, Eatery Measure For Measure and Hamlet, and Beer Museum (with a bottle which received a Grammy nomination collection of over 6000 bottles and cans) for Best Spoken Word Recording, will include a brewery, soda pop have been recorded and released. production and a restaurant with Visit BLACKSTONEAUDIO.COM and outdoor seating. experience the best in audiobooks, hybrids and more….including the www.calderabrewing.com fantastic Oregon Shakespeare Festival productions of Hamlet and Measure For Measure. www.blackstoneaudio.com
Living & Doing Business 73 Photo by Graham Lewis Photo by Graham Lewis Photo courtesy of Standing Stone
Project A Plexis Standing Stone “We picked Ashland after an extensive During a recent interview COO Bart Standing Stone Brewing Company has search of small communities in Oregon,” Rupert said they are in Ashland . . . made a commitment to sustainable says President & CEO Jim. “This was “because it’s an area where we want business practices throughout their before the internet so we only wanted to live and raise families. We can retain restaurant and brewery. Standing a small town with a college, culture, people. The quality of live is second to Stone is leases a 265 acre piece of land a strong sense of community (and a none.” from the City of Ashland for a farm that microbrewery) - Seriously Ashland had Plexis Healthcare Systems, founded in focuses on raising multiple species of everything we needed. FedEx, Freeway, Ashland in 1996, automates medical, livestock to supply their menu with 15 minutes to the Airport.” Jim dental, and vision claims processing meat, poultry and egg needs. Standing continued, “We lucked out that Ashland for commercial and public healthcare Stone is also utilizing the land to has a Chamber of Commerce that works organizations across the U.S. and compost food scraps. They also use hard for its members to help them grow. internationally. spent grain from brewing beer and The city was very interested in investing select vegetable scraps to feed their in the Internet Infrastructure. Ashland Founder Jorge Yant recognized chickens. has a world-class School District. I have the difference a truly flexible, cost- reducing claims processing software Because of their composting operation, been saying for years that Ashland is the sustainable food preparation, and best community to grow your business can make for small and medium- size healthcare organizations. The recycling practices, they have been able and raise your family, because it’s simply to reduce their trash for the restaurant true.” company has grown to be a leader in the field, with customers around the by 95%. They have also built a heat Jim Teece and his wife, Dena Matthews world and growing to 100 employees recovery system, which takes excess moved their 2 year old software service in sixteen successful years . heat energy generated by cooling company, Project A, to Ashland in 1992 units in the restaurant and uses it to from Glendale, Arizona. Plexis campus includes five buildings heat large tanks of water for their hot on Oak and Washington Streets. The water use. Due to this energy recycling They are known for being innovators Oak Street Headquarters is a historic with the community. Project A played program, their natural gas consumption Ashland manufacturing facility (Oak has gone down. a major role in the design of the Street Tank and Steel) that is now a Ashland Fiber Network. Project A is a modern IT facility. Plexis is committed Their bike program continues on. They leader and partner with the Chamber to community involvement. Their have given 45 bikes to Standing Stone in community workshops to help employees sponsor food drives for Employees over the past two and a half small businesses with technology. The Ashland Emergency Food Bank years. Numerous small organizations and participate in conservation In 2011, Alex and Danielle Amarotico, benefit from the work ofProject A. programs and recycling. Many are owners of Standing Stone Brewing Community minded, the Teeces are involved in various organizations in Company, were presented the Oregon involved in amazing organizations in Ashland and the Rogue Valley. The Sustainable Tourism Leadership Ashland such as the Chamber, Ashland corporate culture includes team work, Award which honors an individual who Independent Film Festival, Science partnership, and mutual respect “demonstrates a strong commitment Works, SOU Foundation Board, the that encourages collaboration and to conserving Oregon’s natural and Ashland Schools Foundation, and creative teamwork at all levels. Jorge cultural resources through leadership Hope Equestrian Center. wants a “good dose of fun” included. in environmental stewardship and www.projecta.com Employees enjoy the recreation room socially responsible practices.” They with volleyball, pool, foosball, table were also named Sustainable Business’ tennis, and basketball. There is always Oregon Winner and was rated #2 in a game in progress. Oregon Business magazine’s “100 Best www.plexisweb.com Companies to Work for in Oregon.” www.standingstonebrewing.com
74 www.ashlandchamber.com Photo courtesy of Yala Photo by Graham Lewis Photo by Graham Lewis
Tree Star, Inc. Willow Witt Ranch Yala Tree Star began in 1989 in California. Willow Witt Ranch is a sustainable Yala, formerly known as DreamSacks, Founder Adam Treister’s work at Stanford livestock and vegetable farm located has been growing in Ashland for the University Information Technology in the mountains above Ashland last fifteen years. Department brought him into contact nestled in the natural beauty of this Founded by Nancy Morgan, a former with the Herzenberg Laboratory, where magnificent region. Visitors can take Ashland teacher, Yala products now modern flow cytometry originated. He farm tours to meet the animals, pick have a loyal international following. and Mario Roederer collaborated on the fresh vegetables, and visit the on- Yala offers clothing for women, first prototypes forFlowJo . farm store or spend the weekend babies and men, bed linens, and travel FlowJo, Tree Star’s flagship product, with a farm stay to experience the products based on elegant simplicity was introduced in 1997. Researchers daily rhythms of farm life. With miles and sustainable practices, always in immunology, pharmacology, of hiking, birding, wildflowers and with a soft touch. Yala developed medicine, biophysics, oceanography, winter ski/snowshoe trails visitors BambooDreams, its unique line of environmental engineering, and can pick their own adventure…or bamboo fiber and createdDreamSack veterinary medicine use FlowJo simply relax with a picnic. travel products. This year Yala has to analyze flow cytometry data. The ranch produces organically expanded to include more luxurious FlowJo is licensed at dozens of major pasture-raised Berkshire pigs, goats, silk products as well as beautiful universities, pharmaceutical companies, and chickens for eggs and meat along organic cotton. & government agencies & scientific with a wide variety of vegetables, All of us at Yala feel fortunate to live institutions. Tree Star provides FlowJo and raw goat milk. With a business and do business in the supportive at no charge to support research for model based on land stewardship, environment in Ashland. We care malaria, tuberculosis, and AIDS in dozens respectful pastured livestock-raising, about the health and happiness of our of African laboratories. wetland restoration, sustainable forest community and our planet. management and agritourism they’ve Tree Star, a jewel of the Rogue Valley is Yala can be found in local retailers in a privately held software development created a year-round sanctuary from the hectic pace of everyday life. And Ashland and throughout the USA as company that relocated to Ashland in well as online at: 2003. Ashland was selected because of they’re completely off-grid! the quality of life, sense of community, www.willowwittranch.com www.yaladesigns.com four seasons, beautiful area, quaint Main Street, & opportunities for cultural activities & outdoor sports. The Hardwired Building, wired with AFN, is ideal for Tree Star’s offices. It is not just the gratifying work of software development, supporting flow cytometry, assisting our customers, & running a successful business that make working at Tree Star so pleasant. Being able to walk to the local amenities make Ashland a desirable place to work. Treister provides a dynamic work environment for his employees. He offers thoughtful benefits that support the community and delight his employees such as organic coffee & vegetables. Each week a local massage therapist gives fifteen minute massages. www.treestar.com Living & Doing Business 75 Green Businesses he Ashland Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate their members who have become Certified Green Businesses through the City of Ashland’s Green Business Program. As stated through Tthe City of Ashland’s website, this voluntary program encourages environmental stewardship while practicing economically and ecologically sound business practices. The Chamber of Commerce commends them for their efforts. -Ashland Food Cooperative- Ashland Food Co-op is the region’s only consumer-owned grocery and Certified Organic Retailer. They are a social responsible business providing a full selection of high-quality natural and organic produce since 1972. The Co-op emphasizes locally grown and Photo by Graham Lewis produced items. -Brother’s Restaurant-Since 1976 Brothers has provided a friendly and vibrant place to enjoy great food and company. Community is at the core of Brothers’. We foster a work environment based on integrity, mutual respect and kindness. Our commitment to community is further reflected in our support of local businesses including many regional sources of the food we serve. -City of Ashland- Parks & Recreation Facilities-The department oversees two areas: Parks & Recreation. The department is the caretaker for 785 acres of park land in Ashland and offers a variety of recreational opportunities. -Dagoba Organic Chocolate- Dagoba was founded to craft exceptional chocolate that benefits people and planet. We are dedicated to the Art of Chocolate Alchemy™ transforming cacao into edible gold. We honor Full Circle Sustainability™ principles blending quality, ecology, equity and community into each step from the rainforest to you. Savor and share the best of both worlds. -Full Circle Real Estate- Full Circle Real Estate is dedicated to environmental preservation and land conservation in order to protect the beautiful and fragile environment in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Through their membership with 1% for the Planet they have made this dedication part of our office policy by committing 1% of their gross annual income to various local nonprofit organizations. -Grilla Bites-Grilla Bites is a restaurant that serves organic soups, salads, sandwiches and organic coffee, tea, smoothies, sodas and juices. Grilla Bites strives to support our environment and community while maintaining a healthy responsibility to our their customers through the food they serve. -Paddington Station- Paddington Station is in an 8,000+ sq. ft. retail gift shop with an eclectic mix of products including kitchenware, tabletop, women’s clothing, seasonal items, greeting cards, toys, home décor, books and cds. -Recology Ashland Sanitary Service- Ashland Sanitary and Recycling provides curbside garbage and recycling services to all residential and business customers within the urban growth boundaries of Ashland and Talent. It provides a Recycling Center in Ashland and a Transfer Station on Valley View Road. -Shop N Kart- Ashland Shop N Kart is an independently owned grocery store. Their store philosophy is centered on balance. Their shelves are stocked with natural and organic food as well as “conventional brands.” Their customers’ love of natural and organic foods has allowed them to become powerful buyers of natural and organic products. This allows them to offer low prices on these products. -Standing Stone Brewing Co.- Standing Stone Brewing Company is a restaurant and brewpub in an historic downtown building. Efforts to operate both the restaurant and brewery sustainably are an important dimension to their commitment to the health of the community. -Yala Designs- Yala Designs is an Ashland based company that produces natural apparel and bedding from sustainable fibers. Their products are sold through retailers across the USA, in Canada, Europe and Japan.
76 www.ashlandchamber.com inancial TheF financial needs of Ashland residents and businesses are well-served by a variety of financial institutions. The city has nine bank (or thrift) branches located downtown and in other commercial areas of town. Three of these are Oregon-based institutions, catering to the business and consumer needs of Oregonians. There are also four large national institutions, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, and JP Morgan Chase. Ashland also has Rogue Federal Credit Union, an Ashland Chamber Member. The broad range of banking options assures borrowing need, including mortgage and business borrowing, that can be met without leaving town. These are the banks and where they are headquartered: # Offices in # Local Local Deposits Local Ashland Banks State HQ US National Deposits (000’s) Offices (000’s) Market Share Chamber Member
UMPQUA BANK OR 177 9,191,684 1 79,309 18.15% YES WELLS FARGO BANK NA SD 6,381 761,075,688 1 78,312 17.92% YES U S BANK NATIONAL ASSN OH 3,137 198,352,431 1 55,130 12.61% YES JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA OH 5,430 743,214,787 1 53,213 12.17% NO BANK OF AMERICA NA NC 5,851 948,629,169 1 50,981 11.66% YES STERLING SAVINGS BANK WA 175 6,556,224 1 45,425 10.39% YES KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSN OH 1,058 59,721,981 1 42,478 9.72% YES PEOPLES BANK OF COMMERCE OR 2 74,525 1 21,988 5.03% YES PREMIERWEST BANK OR 42 1,167,752 1 10,238 2.34% YES
TOTALS: $2,727,984,241 9 $437,074 Source: FDIC.gov To serve our growing population, Ashland has many talented and well qualified Financial Planners and CPAs who combine top notch professional expertise with small town service. Whether you are relocating your business, thinking of a start-up, buying a vacation home or looking to retire to Ashland, make sure to visit these categories in our Membership Listings to find that special person to handle all of your financial questions.
ransportation Aviation:T The Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport is the Potential traffic congestion can occur on I-5 and several of the State 3rd largest commercial service airport in Oregon, serving Northern highway due to construction or weather due to the 4,000 elevation California and Southern Oregon. Located in Medford, just 15 miles that the Siskiyou pass rises to. ODOT works with local agencies to north of Ashland, commercial air transportation is provided by increase capacity on the roads near Ashland by replacing or upgrad- Horizon Air; Allegiant Air; United Airlines; United Express & Delta ing highway interchanges, widening roads and bridges, and building Connections, offered by SkyWest. These carriers operate direct and new roads. According to RVCOG, some of the worst traffic problems non-stop flights daily to San Francisco, Portland, Eugene, Seattle, Los include: Angeles, Phoenix (AZ), Denver, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City. Ground • The entire I-5 corridor in Jackson County transportation is available through shuttle and cab services, as well as • Highway 99 through Ashland rental car agencies. General aviation and charter service is supported by four fixed base operators located at the airport. Airport Commerce Greyhound-Trailways bus lines provide ground transportation out of Park, including Site 1 of Foreign Trade Zone #206, is located on the the Rogue Valley from Medford. AmTrak has a station at Klamath Falls, east side of the airport with inspection facilities in operation. The 70 miles east, and at Dunsmuir, California, 75 miles south. Rogue Valley airport has recently been expanded for even easier access getting to Transportation District (RVTD) provides public transit service Monday and from the Rogue Valley. For more information, visit through Friday from one end of Ashland to the other with connecting www.jacksoncounty.org. service to Medford and other Rogue Valley Communities. Buses operate every 30 minutes. RVTD - the first transit district in Oregon to General aviation is provided by Ashland Municipal Airport at Sumner operate buses powered solely by clean-burning, compressed natural Park Field located three miles from downtown Ashland. The airport gas. You can pick up local maps and bus routes at the Chamber office. has 3,600 feet of runway. Skinner Aviation provides full services, from Bus passes can be purchased at the city office. Para transit services aircraft fuels and maintenance to tie-downs and hangars, as well as are available. Call (541) 779-2877 for route and schedule information. aircraft rental and instruction. This airport is also expanding with new Cascade Airport Shuttle/Ashland Taxicab & Delivery Service hangars and is very welcoming to new businesses geared specifically (541) 488-1998, provides daily door-to-door service for all flights to toward the aviation world. If interested call (541) 482-7675 for more or from Medford’s Rogue Valley Airport. Ashland Taxicab & Delivery information. Service (541) 890-8080, provides local in-town service. Ground and Rail: A number of transportation options are available AmTrak operates a bus that connects to the train through Klamath in Ashland, including I-5 and multiple State highways, Central Oregon Falls. The comfortable, air-conditioned, restroom-equipped bus and Pacific Railroad, and the Rogue Valley Transit System. leaves the Safeway lot on Siskiyou Blvd. in Ashland late afternoon Ashland has excellent automotive access. Ashland is located along and arrives in Klamath Falls to connect with trains to points beyond I-5, the primary north-south transportation corridor on the West Sacramento (including San Francisco) and ending at Jack London Coast linking Ashland to domestic markets in the United States and Square in Oakland. The bus is locally operated by The Shuttle, Inc. out international markets via west coast ports. In addition, Highway 99 of Klamath Falls and can be reached at 800-900-2609 or visit www. runs through Ashland, connecting the City to nearby cities in Jackson southwest-point.com. Find further information at 1-800-USA-RAIL, County. or www.amtrak.com. Living & Doing Business 77 World’s Only Wildlife Forensics Lab
ince 1988, the Clark R. Bavin National Fish and fish, wildlife and plants throughout the nation and, Wildlife Forensics Laboratory in Ashland, Oregon, in cooperation with international law enforcement has helped solve wildlife crimes around the world, agencies, throughout the world, and the lab is key to resulting in convictions of caviar and ivory smugglers, the work our agents and wildlife inspectors do,” Hall Spoachers of rare animals and dealers of forbidden said. “The lab is helping address potentially devastating “cures.” In the process, the lab’s scientists have created threats to wildlife resources while literally creating the much of the science of wildlife forensics. field of wildlife forensics. There is no place like it in the world.” Thanks to a new $15 million addition, the world’s only wildlife forensics lab will truly be able to serve the With a staff of 35, they provide forensic support to all world. The 17,000 square foot addition includes a 50 state fish and wildlife agencies. And by treaty, it is biological containment area that meet Department of the official crime lab of the 175 signatory countries of Agriculture requirements for containment of potentially the Convention on International trade in Endangered bio-hazardous materials entering the United States; Species (CITES) and the Wildlife Subgroup of Interpol. an expanded state of the art genetics lab; a modern With global illegal trade in wildlife and related products necropsy unit; new offices and meeting rooms; and estimated at billions of dollars each year, the lab has no odor free “bug room,” where the lab’s domestic beetle shortage of work to do. collection chews meat off bones so scientists have pristine skeletons to analyze. For example, DNA analysis done by the lab’s scientists led to the conviction of U.S. Caviar & Caviar, Ltd., in “The expansion will really enhance our ability to engage 2001 resulting in a $10.4 million fine- the most ever in a with the national and international wildlife forensics wildlife trafficking case. More recently, genetics work by communities.” says Ken Goddard, director of the lab. The lab scientists led to the 2006 conviction of a Portland, wildlife lab is essential to the Fish and Wildlife Service’s Oregon man who admitted selling shavings from the conservation mission, said Service Director Dale Hall. “The Service’s law enforcement program protects
78 www.ashlandchamber.com Department of the Interior U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service National Fish & Wildlife Forensics Laboratory www.lab.fws.gov Wildlife Forensics Lab 1-800-344-9453 Photos by Graham Lewis Graham by Photos
Ken Goddard, Lab Director & Barry Baker, Senior Herpetologist, Cookie Sims, Morphologist explaining ancient and modern ivory examining sea turtle, hawksbills green sea turtle horn of a black rhinoceros, one Another addition to the lab is a forensics of Africa’s most endangered garden designed to educate the public species, for purported medicinal about wildlife forensics. The garden was purposes. designed by 14 graduate students from the University of Oregon’s Landscape Among the many discoveries Architecture School. It was planted with by the lab’s scientists is a native plants. means of distinguishing non- fossilized ancient mammoth The Southern Oregon University’s and mastodon elephant ivory connection with the Lab is that 15 to 20 from modern African and Asian student’s volunteer annually by taking elephant ivory. After discovering part in research. that each species has its own hemoglobin molecules, lab The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is the scientists developed a species principal Federal agency responsible for identification technique that conserving, protecting and enhancing takes 15 minutes instead of fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats up to three days. They have discovered a way to identify for the continuing benefit of the American people. where an animal is from thus confirming or contradicting the information on an import/export permit. Ken Goddard- Director of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Forensics Lab A special section on the website www.lab.fws.gov has been created for students and kids interested in wildlife forensics.
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Main St. • (541) 488-0290 Ezra Marcos Photography (904) 338-3901 KCMX Radio Ashland Art Works 1438 Rossanley Dr • Medford 97501 • (541) 773-7300 287 Oak St. • (541) 488-4735 Fred Stockwell Photography 2895 Hwy 66 • (541) 482-9960 KSKQ Community Radio Ashland Artisan Gallery & Art Center 330 E. Hersey St. #2 • (541) 482-3999 357 E. Main St. • (541) 482-2772 Graham Lewis Fine Photography 152 N. Pioneer St. • (541) 292-0776 KSYS/Southern Oregon Public Television Ashland Gallery Association 34 S Fir St. • Medford 97501 • (541) 779-0808 PO Box 241 • (541) 488-8430 Judith Pavlik Photography 287 4th St. • (541) 292-9117 SOU KSOR Radio Bohemia Framing and Fine Art 1250 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 552-6301 552 A St. • (541) 488-5227 Mikota Photography 1260 Iowa St. • (541) 941-3309 Signs & Banners Davis and Cline Gallery 525 A St. Ste. 1 • (541) 482.2069 Outdoor Exposure Photography, LLC Commercial Sign & Design Co., LLC 608 N. Main St. • Phoenix 97535 • (541) 535-6663 1192 Park St. • (541) 840-9237 Gathering Glass Studio 322 N. Pioneer St. • (541) 488-4738 Tina Bolling Photography Signs Now 607 S. Riverside Ave. • Medford 97501 • (541) 608-6800 2388 Abbott Ave. • (541) 482-2930 Hanson Howard Gallery 89 Oak St. • (541) 488-2562 Printers/Screen Printing Telecommunications Apex Business Forms Charter Communications Houston’s Custom Framing & Fine Art 1050 Antelope Rd. • White City 97503 • 926 S. Grape St. • Medford 97501 • (541) 779-1814 270 E. Main St. • (541) 482-1983 (541) 830-5128 Integra Telecom Illahe Studios and Gallery 3502 Excel Dr. #103 • Medford 97504 (541) 227-3377 215 Fourth St. • (541) 488 5072 Living & Doing Business 81 Theatre/Music/Dance Crater Lake Trolley, operated by “The Shuttle Inc.” COMMUNITY, FAMILY AND NON-PROFIT: 445 S. 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Ashland Fire and Rescue A Closer Look Counseling 455 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 482-2770 631 Spring Creek Dr. • (541) 708-0676 Snap Fitness See our ad on page 32 310 Oak St. #4 • (541) 201-2444 Cathleen Katz MA LPC Libraries 968 Wilson Rd. • (541) 488-1148 Hospitals Friends of the Ashland Public Library Community Counseling Center of Ashland LLC Asante Health System -Rogue Valley Medical Center PO Box 91 600 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 821-6623 2825 Barnett Rd. • Medford 97504 • (541) 789-7000 See our ad on page 33 See our ad on page 45 Healthy Bonds Rogue Valley Free Media Exchange 600 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 708-0265 Ashland Community Hospital 400 W Hersey St. #3 • (541) 552-9119 280 Maple St. • (541) 201-4000 Kolpia Inc See our ad on page 40 Rogue Valley Genealogical Society, Inc. 611 Siskiyou Blvd. Ste. 8 • (541) 482-1718 95 Houston Rd. • Phoenix 97535 • (541) 512-2340 Providence Medford Medical Center Phoenix Counseling Center 1111 Crater Lake Ave. • Medford 97504 • Museums 149 S. Main St. • Phoenix 97535 • (541) 535-4133 (541) 732-6753 Ashland Historic RailRd. Museum See our ad on page 47 258 ‘A’ St. Ste. 7 • (541) 261-6605 Dentists Medical & Fitness Ashland Dental Associates Crater Rock Museum 1144 Iowa St. • (541) 488-0114 Ashland Optometric Clinic 2002 Scenic Ave. • Central Point 97502 • (541) 664-6081 933 Siskiyou Blvd • (541) 482-3466 Ashland Family Dentistry, LLC Science Works Hands-On Museum 574 Washington St. • (541) 482-1991 Ashland’s Optical Expressions 1500 East Main St. • (541) 482-6767 30 North Main St. • (541) 488-0320 Tamara S. Hald, DDS SOU Schneider Museum of Art 485 E. Main St. #2 • (541) 482-1551 Community Health Center 1250 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 552-6245 99 Central Ave. • (541) 482- 9741 Healing Arts Practitioners HEALTH CARE Elizabeth Institute LLC Acupuncture Health and Healing 638 N. Main St. Ste. C • (541) 708-5433 Alternative Health Care 628 N. Main St. • (541) 482-3180 Linda Vista Rehabilitation & Care Center Ashland Alternative Health Ann Fielder, L.Ac., LLC Acupuncturist 135 Maple St. • (541) 482-2341 180 Clear Creek Dr. #103 • (541) 488-2202 153 Clear Creek Dr. Ste. 101 • (541) 488-1767 See our ad on page 43 Ashland Brain Harmony Ashland Acupuncture Siskiyou Eye Center/ Siskiyou Optical 180 Lithia Way Ste. 206 • (541) 482-1542 545 A St. Ste. 1 • (541) 488-9696 648 N. Main St. • (541) 482-8100 Brainwave Optimization creates balance and harmony so you experience life with greater ease, peace and joy Ashland Solace Sanctuary Synergy Physical Therapy, LLC – improves sleep, focus, memory and health. Fordyce & E. Main • (541) 482-4800 1607 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 482-8333 Ashland Holistic Health Body Mind Peace 325 A St. #1 • (541) 482-1650 233 Fourth St. #3 • (541) 821-3263 HOME AND GARDEN:
National Health Practitioner Directory Chozu Bath and Tea Gardens Home Decor 832 A St. • (541) 552-0202 404 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. #336 • Mt. Shasta CA 96067 Fashions for Windows & Interiors • (530) 925-1037 People’s Choice Acupuncture Center 1796 Ashland St. • (541) 482-9620 1640 Siskiyou Blvd. Unit C • (541) 482-1060 Versativa Hakatai Enterprises, Inc 1710 Talent Ave. • Talent 97540 • (541) 292-5555 Rogue Valley Homeopathy 695 Mistletoe Rd. Ste. D • (541) 552-0855 208 Oak St. #303 • (541) 488-7725 Body/Mind/Spirit Paradise in Bloom Julia Burns Radiant Love Foundation Vibrant Life 108 S. Market • Talent 97540 • (541) 973-5200 1104 Paradise Ln. • (541) 552-0131 279 Liberty St. • (541) 482-0413 Landscape & Garden Chiropractic Health & Fitness Ashland Garden Club Colwell Chiropractic Office Anytime Fitness Ashland 370 Courtney St. • (541) 482-2950 410 N Main St. • (541) 482-2904 1505 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 324-6832 Green Time Landscapes Ashland Family YMCA 1407 N. Highway 99 • (541) 488-0986 540 YMCA Way • (541) 482-9622 KenCairn Landscape Architecture Ashland Physical Therapy 545 A St. • (541) 488-3194 275 Lithia Way • (541) 482-6743 84 www.ashlandchamber.com Nursery & Garden Centers Under the Greenwood Tree Bed & Breakfast Inn Ashland Springs Hotel 3045 Bellinger Ln. • Medford 97501 • (541) 776-0000 212 East Main St. • (541) 488-1700 Ashland Greenhouses Elegantly restored historic landmark in the heart of 650 E. Ashland Ln. • (541) 482-2866 Winchester Inn, Restaurant & Wine Bar downtown offers 70 tastefully appointed, non-smoking 35 S. Second St. • (541) 488-1113 guest rooms, continental breakfast, wireless Internet LODGING, TRAVEL AND TOURISM: & parking, Waterstone Spa & Salon, English garden, Cottages banquet/conference spaces and Larks Restaurant. Bed & Breakfasts Guests are pampered with superb service and Terra Cottage Inn & High St. Cottage luxurious surroundings. A Cowslip’s Belle - Bed & Breakfast and Vacation 58 Wimer St. & 358 High St. • (541) 482-3610 www.AshlandSpringsHotel.com Rentals See our ad on page 15 159 N. Main St. • (800) 888-6819 Country Inns, Lodges & Retreats Buckhorn Springs Inn Best Western Bard’s Inn A Midsummer’s Dream 2200 Buckhorn Springs Rd. • (541) 488-2200 132 N Main St. • (541) 482-0049 496 Beach St. • (541) 552-0605 Callahan’s Siskiyou Lodge Cedar Lodge Inn Abigail’s Bed & Breakfast Inn 7100 Old Hwy 99 S • (541) 482-1299 518 N. Riverside Ave. • Medford 97501 • (541) 773-7361 451 N Main St. • (541) 482-4563 Country House Inns Columbia Hotel Albion Inn 830 N. 5th St. • Jacksonville 97530 (800) 367-1942 262 1/2 E. Main St. • (541) 482-3726 34 Union St. • (541) 488-3905 Klamath River Resort Inn & Kayak Trips Holiday Inn Express Anne Hathaway’s B&B and Garden Suites 61700 Hwy 96 - Klamath River Highway • 565 Clover Ln. • (541) 201-0202 586, 637 and 649 East Main St. • (541) 488-1050 Happy Camp CA 96039 • (530) 493-2735 Homewood Suites by Hilton Arden Forest Inn Lithia Springs Resort 2010 Hospitality Way • Medford 97504 • (541) 779-9800 261 W. Hersey • (541) 488-1496 2165 W. Jackson Rd • (541) 482-7128 Lithia Springs Resort is located in the quiet La Quinta Inn & Suites Ashland Chanticleer Inn countryside, just 3 minutes from downtown Ashland. 434 S. Valley View Rd. • (541) 482-6932 120 Gresham St. • (541) 482-1919 The resort features healing, mineral hot springs piped into private soaking tubs in beautifully appointed Loon Lake Lodge & RV Resort Ashland Creek Inn cottages. Our modern accommodations are both 9011 Loon Lake Rd. • Reedsport 97467 • 70 Water St. • (541) 482-3315 whimsical and playfully chic. The resort grounds (541) 599-2244 include beautiful flower gardens, arbors, koi ponds, Ashland Mountain House B&B and secret hideaways. Our serene destination is here Paradise Lodge 1148 Old Hwy. 99 South • (541) 482-2744 to be discovered. Experience the natural wonders and On Mile 58 of the Lower Rogue • Rogue River 97537 • waters of the Lithia Springs Resort. (541) 779-8390 Ashland Royal Carter House www.LithiaSpringsResort.com 514 Siskiyou Blvd. • (800) 460-9053 See our ad on page 15 Plaza Inn & Suites at Ashland Creek 98 Central • (541) 488-8900 Ashland’s Black Swan Inn Willow Witt Ranch 111 Third St. • (541) 488-3070 658 Shale City Rd. • (541) 890-1998 Prospect Historic Hotel-Motel and Dinner House 391 Mill Creek Dr. • Prospect 97536 • (541) 560-3664 Ashland’s Tudor House Guest Houses 271 Beach St. • (800) 760-4428 Super 8 Motel 2nd St. Cottages Act II 2350 Ashland St. • (541) 482-8887 Bayberry Inn 144 N. Second St. • (541) 621-4272 438 N Main St. • (541) 488-1252 The Manor Motel Abbott’s Cottages 476 N. Main St. • (541) 482-2246 Blue Moon Bed and Breakfast 464 N. Main St. • (541) 482-7515 312 Helman St. • (541) 482-9228 The Palm Ashland Commons 1065 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 482-2636 Bybee’s Historic Inn 437 Williamson Way • (541) 482-6753 PO Box 1227 • Jacksonville 97530 • (541) 899-0106 Timbers Motel Ashland’s Main St. Inn 1450 Ashland St. • (541) 482-4242 Coolidge House B&B 142 North Main St. • (541) 488-0969 137 North Main St. • (541) 482-4721 Village Ste.s at Ashland Hills Barking Raven Inn 2525 Ashland St. • (541) 482-8310 Country Willows B&B 900 Iowa St. • (541) 941-7806 1313 Clay St. • (541) 488-1590 Windsor Inn Cadbury Cottage 2520 Ashland St. • (541) 488-2330 Iris Inn PO Box 3373 • (541) 488-5970 59 Manzanita St. • (541) 488-2286 Reservation Services DeLaunay House Jacksonville Inn 185 Pioneer • (541) 621-5409 Ashland’s Bed & Breakfast Network PO Box 359 • Jacksonville 97530 • (541) 899-1900 PO Box 1051 • (800) 944-0329 Little House McCall House 321 Clay St. #7 • (541) 482-0672 MANUFACTURING: 153 Oak St. • (800) 808-9749 Oak St. Cottages Blue Feather Products Mt Ashland Inn PO Box 1169 • (541) 488-3778 165 Reiten Dr. • (541) 482-5268 550 Mt Ashland Ski Rd. • (541) 482-8707 The Victorian Secret Brammo, Inc. Oak Hill Bed & Breakfast 44 Church St. • (541) 482-2905 550 Clover Ln. • (541) 482-9555 2190 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 482-1554 Hostels Cropper Medical Inc. Oak St. Station B&B 240 East Hersey St. Ste. 2 • (541) 488-0600 239 Oak St. • (541) 482-1726 The Ashland Hostel 150 N. Main St. • (541) 482-9217 Oak St. Tank & Steel Peerless Hotel PO Box 850 • (541) 482-1536 243 Fourth St. • (541) 488-1082 Hotels/Motels Ashland Econo Lodge & RV Park Professional Tools Manufacturing, LLC Pelton House 50 Lowe Rd. • (541) 482-4700 210 E. Hersey St.• (541) 552-1301 228 B St. • (541) 488-7003 www.econolodge.com/hotel-ashland-oregon-OR137 See our ad on page 25 Yala Romeo Inn Bed and Breakfast 255 Helman St. Ste. 1 • (541) 482-0640 295 Idaho St. • (541) 488-0884 See our ad on page 73
Shrew’s House 570 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 482-9214 Living & Doing Business 85 PERSONAL SERVICES AND CARE: Timothy Allen Olson Massage Construction/Building Materials/Developers 800 Liberty St. • (541) 646-0086 Beauty Salons/Nail Care Adroit Construction Co. PO Box 609 • (541) 482-4098 Abbinito Skin Care 50 N. Third St. • (541) 552-0228 Alchemy Botanicals D. A. Boldt Construction 253 E. Main St. • (541) 488-4418 PO Box 998 • (541) 482-4865 be cherished 393 E. Main St. • (541) 482-4900 Penny Herman/NuSkin Enterprises/ Morris Construction An AVEDA salon and retail store for men and women, Living Long Youthfully 720 Mountain Ave. South • (541) 621-9406 featuring hair care, natural nail care and skin care. 248 7th St. • (541) 482-6237 www.becherishedashland.com New Horizons Woodworks Inc. See our ad in the Ashland Marketplace Spas 278 Helman St. • (541) 482-0653 The Blue Giraffe Day Spa Salon The Blue Giraffe Day Spa Salon Hardware/Electrical/Plumbing/Lumber 51 Water St. • (541) 488-3335 51 Water St. • (541) 488-3335 Relax and rejuvenate in our luxurious full service spa Relax and rejuvenate in our luxurious full service spa Ashland General Hardware -- escape into a tranquil world of pleasure, beauty and -- escape into a tranquil world of pleasure, beauty and 249 A St. • (541) 482-3476 health. Offering massage, facial, body treatments, health. Offering massage, facial, body treatments, bath, steam, hair and nail salon, as well as medi-spa bath, steam, hair and nail salon, as well as medi-spa Paint/Retail & Commercial services. Rated “Excellent” NY Times. Paradise is services. Rated “Excellent” NY Times. Paradise is within, let us take you there. www.bluegiraffespa.com within, let us take you there. www.bluegiraffespa.com Ashland General Hardware 249 A St. • (541) 482-3476 hair by ann-britt Plaza Salon & Spa 141 Will Dodge Way • (541) 951-5160 60 N. Main St. • (541) 482-9470 Miller Paint Co. - Ashland 2205 Ashland St., Ste. 201 • (541) 482-4002 Real Beauty Waterstone Spa & Salon 270 4th St. • (541) 708-0355 SPA: 236 E. Main St. (541) 488-0325 Property Management SALON: 14 S. First St. (541) 488-3700 AlleNorth Property Management Dry Cleaning/Laundry Located in downtown Ashland, Waterstone Spa & 340 A St. Ste. 6 • (541) 201-8881 Salon offers massages, facials, spa treatments, foot Towne & Country Cleaners soaks, scrubs & reflexology. Newly remodeled facility 151 N Pioneer St. • (541) 488-4111 Classic Property Management includes five private treatment rooms, naturally lit (541) 482-8076 Solarium, Japanese Ofuro soaking tub, steam and Massage saunas, as well as couples’ favorite, the Duet Suite. CPM Real Estate Services The Blue Giraffe Day Spa Salon At the Salon downstairs, we offer hair styling, coloring, 1875 Highway 99 North Ste. 10 • (541) 482-0326 51 Water St. • (541) 488-3335 make up, manicures & pedicures and more. Relax and rejuvenate in our luxurious full service spa www.WaterstoneSpa.com Crane Property Management -- escape into a tranquil world of pleasure, beauty and See our ad on page 15 256 Pioneer St. • (541) 482-3451 health. Offering massage, facial, body treatments, bath, steam, hair and nail salon, as well as medi-spa PUBLIC UTILITIES AND ENVIRONMENT: Golden Fields Property Management LLC services. Rated “Excellent” NY Times. Paradise is 845 Oak St. • (541) 482-5800 within, let us take you there. www.bluegiraffespa.com Environmental Real Estate Essential Elements Body & Skin Care Geos Institute 149 Clear Creek Dr. #104 • (541) 890-3414 84 4th St. • (541) 482-4459 Ashland Homes Real Estate 150 E Main St. • (541) 482-0044 Hakko SeishinKan Klamath Bird Observatory www.ashland-homes.com 1101 Paradise Ln. • (541) 708-1044 1497 E. Main St. • (541) 201-0866 See our ad on page 51
Mark Machala DC Southern Oregon Land Conservancy Barbara Allen 850 Siskiyou Blvd. #8 • (541) 326-2880 84 4th St. • (541) 482-3069 375 Lithia Way • (541) 482-3786 Dr Mark Machala brings a unique perspective to healing See our ad on page 50 the body. He holds a 3rd degree black belt in a traditional Utilities oriental martial arts and has been studying since 1988. Coldwell Banker Pro West Ashland He was a practicing massage therapist for 11 years AVISTA Corp. 190 Oak St. Ste. 1 • (541) 482-5590 before earning a Chiropractic degree in 2006. Dr Machala 580 Business Park Dr. • Medford 97504-4126 • www.AshlandProWest.com schedules long appointments for a lot of hands on time of (541) 772-5281 massage and when necessary, chiropractic adjustments. Full Circle Real Estate He works with patients to develop exercise plans so that City of Ashland Electric Department 240 E. Main St. • (541) 482-6868 they can learn to care for themselves, drawing both from 20 E Main St. • (541) 488-5357 the western physical therapy model and from eastern Gateway Real Estate exercise systems. Insurance is accepted. Recology Ashland Sanitary Service 5 N Main St. • (541) 482-1040 170 Oak St. • (541) 482-1471 See our ad on page 17 Monica Johnson Integrative Massage Therapy 184 Clear Creek Dr. Ste. 1 • (541) 840-2900 REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION: Joanne Johns, Real Estate Broker Monica specializes in the management of acute and John L. Scott Real Estate chronic pain conditions such as back and neck pain, Architects/Home Designers 167 E. Main St. • (541) 840-7333 sciatica, ankle sprains, tendinitis, whiplash, fibromyalgia, arthritis and more. Monica’s client’s range from those Architectural Design Works Inc. John L. Scott Real Estate who have been involved in auto or sports accidents to PO Box 1348 • (541) 488-0719 167 E. Main St. • (541) 488-1311 those undergoing cancer treatment. For each client she creates a custom blend of massage techniques that Dunagan Engineering, Inc. Karen Drescher, Broker Gateway Real Estate can include classic Swedish and Deep-Tissue Massage, 470 Scenic Dr. • (541) 708-0586 5 N. Main St. • (541) 482-1040 as well as specialized modalities such as Myofascial Release, Manual Lymph Drainage Therapy, CranioSacral Julie O’Dwyer Design Mountain Meadows Real Estate Therapy, and Kinesio Taping. Insurance and credit cards 200 S. 1st St. • Talent 97540 • (541) 301-5234 857 Mountain Meadows Dr. • (541) 482-1300 • are accepted. You can learn more about Monica at her See our ad on page 52 (800) 337-1301 website: www.monicajohnsonmassage.com. You Deserve the Best….Ashland’s only 55+ resort Reichenshammer Building & Design community invites you to experience the best! Call Siskiyou Massage 29 S. Grape St. Ste. 1 • Medford 97501 • for a no obligation tour. www.mtmeadows.com 246 4th St. • (541) 488-6757 (541) 482-1212 See our ad on page 49
The Family Massage Education Center Commercial/Office/Retail Patricia Sprague Real Estate 99 North Main • (541) 482-2905 1081 East Main • (541) 482-3567 Walker Plaza 1505 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 482-7359 Therapeutics In Motion Real Estate Depot 1108 Iowa St. • (541) 613-0400 325 A St. • (541) 482-1898 www.realestate-depot.biz See our ad on page 53
86 www.ashlandchamber.com RE/MAX Realty Group Drink, Wine & Liquor Greenleaf Restaurant 2594 East Barnett Rd. Ste. B • Medford 97504 • 49 N Main St. • (541) 482-2808 (541) 734-5500 Ashland Wine Cellar A local favorite since 1985. A diverse menu of fresh, See our ad on page 54 38 Lithia Way • (541) 488-2111 healthy, delicious & affordable- breakfast, lunch & dinner. Family & vegetarian friendly. Daily specials, Rogue Valley Assoc. of Realtors Beau Club desserts, espresso drinks, northwest beers & wines. 629 Franquette St. • Medford • (541) 488-3026 347 E. Main St.• (541) 482-4185 Fast to-go service. Catering, picnics & boxed lunches for large & small groups. Creekside dining. Open daily. Royce Real Estate Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. 145 East Main St. #E. • (541) 482-3814 510 Airport Rd. • Medford 97504 • (541) 858-7086 Grilla Bites Restaurant www.roycerealestate.net 47 North Main St. • (541) 488-0889 See our ad on page 52 Grocery & Health Food Stores Albertson’s Hana Sushi LLC San George Estates, LLC 2301 Ashland St. • (541) 482-6320 29 N. Main St. • (541) 201-8898 10 E. South Stage Rd. • Medford 97501 • (541) 512-2220 Ashland Food Cooperative House of Thai Cuisine Sanford Residential Group 237 N First St. • (541) 482-2237 1667 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 488-2583 295 E. Main St. Ste. 8 • (541) 210-0146 www.ashlandfood.coop See our ad on page 28 Larks Restaurant at Ashland Springs Hotel Windermere Van Vleet & Associates 212 East Main St. • (541) 488-5558 375 Lithia Way • (541) 482-3786 Market of Choice Larks – Home Kitchen Cuisine celebrates Oregon: its See our ad on page 20 1475 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 488-2773 farms, orchards, creameries and wineries offering delightful comfort food. Restaurant Chef is a master Title Companies Safeway Stores -Ashland in showcasing opulent seasonal ingredients delivered 585 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 482-4495 daily from local farms, delighting visitors with the Amerititle flavors of this amazing region. Elegant simplicity and a 346 East Main St. • (541) 488-0778 Shop-N-Kart relaxed inviting atmosphere await you. Serving lunch 2268 Ashland St. • (541) 488-1579 and dinner. First American Title www.LarksRestaurant.com 370 Lithia Way • (541) 488-6840 Orchards See our ad on page 15 Ticor Title Valley View Orchard Liquid Assets 180 Lithia Way Ste. 101 • (541) 488-9880 1800 N Valley View Rd. • (541) 488-2840 96 N. Main St. #201 • (541)-482-WINE (9463) RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS: Restaurants Loft “American Brasserie and Bar” Alex’s Plaza Restaurant and Bar 18 Calle Guanajuato • (541) 482-1116 Churches/Synagogues 35 N Main St. • (541) 482-8818 Louie’s Bar & Grill First United Methodist Church 41 N. Main St. • (541) 482-9701 175 N Main St. • (541) 482-3647 Amuse Restaurant 15 North First St. • (541) 488-9000 Martino’s and Macaroni’s Ristorante Trinity Episcopal Church 58 E. Main St. • (541) 488-3359 44 North Second St. • (541) 482-2656 Beasy’s on the Creek 51 Water St. • (541) 488-5009 Mihama Teriyaki Grill Temple Emek Shalom 1253-B Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 488-3530 1800 E. Main St. • (541) 488-2909 Bella Union 170 West California St. • Jacksonville 97530 • (541) 899-1770 Munchies Restaurant & Bakery RESTAURANTS, FOOD AND BEVERAGE: 59 N Main St. • (541) 488-2967 Big Town Hero Bakeries 75 N Main St. • (541) 488-1523 Omar’s Fresh Seafood and Steaks Deux Chats, LLC 1380 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 482-1281 222 A St. • (541) 255-2274 Black Sheep Pub & Restaurant 51 N. Main St. • (541) 482-6414 Paddy Brannan’s Irish Pub Four and Twenty Blackbirds Bakery 23 S. Second St. • (541) 488-7973 1604 Ashland St. • (541) 488-0825 Brothers Restaurant & Deli www.420blackbirdsbakery.us 95 N Main St. • (541) 482-9671 Pangea 272 E. Main St. • (541) 552-1630 Larry’s Cakes Caldera Tap House 66 N. Pioneer St. • (541) 488-2299 31 Water St. • (541) 482-HOPS Pasta Piatti 358 E. Main St. • (541) 488-5493 SunStone Artisan Bakery Chateaulin Restaurant and Wine Shop 383 Avery St. • (541) 488-7006 50 E. Main St.• (541) 482-2264 Peerless Restaurant 265 Fourth St. • (541) 488-6067 Caterers/Concessionaires Coquina Restaurant 542 A St. • (541) 488-0521 Porters Dining at the Depot AZ Catering & Event Planning 147 North Front St. • Medford 97501 • PO Box 735 • (541) 261-5783 Creekside Pizza Bistro (541) 857-1910 92 1/2 Water St. • (541) 482-4131 Bellissima Catering Ruby’s Resturant 1400 Woodland Dr. • (541) 482-2949 Cucina Biazzi 163 N. Pioneer St. • (541) 488-7717 568 E. Main St. • (541) 488-3739 Confident Caterers Senor Sam’s 48 S. Stage Rd. • Medford 97501 • (541) 773-6209 Dragonfly Restaurant 1634 Ashland St. • (541) 488-1262 241 Hargadine St. • (541) 488-4855 Coffee Sesame Asian Kitchen Boulevard Cafe at the Stratford Inn El Paraiso Mexican Cuisine 21 Winburn Way • (541) 482-0119 555 Siskiyou Blvd. Ste. - 2 • (541) 482-0456 545 Clover Ln. • (541) 488-5822 Smithfield’s Noble Coffee Roasting El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant 36 S. 2nd St. • (541) 488-9948 281 Fourth St. • (541) 326-1382 1633 Hwy 99 N • (541) 488-2276 Standing Stone Brewing Co. Rogue Valley Roasting Co. Frau Kemmling Schoolhaus Brewhaus 101 Oak St. • (541) 482-2448 917 E Main St. • (541) 488-5902 525 Bigham Knoll • Jacksonville 97530 • (541) 899-1000 Subway - Ashland Distillery 1250 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 773-6609 Great American Pizza Co Cascade Peak Spirits Inc. 1448 Ashland St. • (541) 488-7742 TAJ Indian Cuisine 280 E. Hersey Bldg. A Unit 5 • (541) 482-3160 31 Water St. • (541) 488-5900
Living & Doing Business 87 Thai Pepper SERVICES: SHOPPING AND SPECIALTY RETAIL: 84 North Main St. • (541) 482-8058 Business Services Antiques The Pita Pit 145 East Main St. • (541) 482-PITA Central Payment Corporation Ashland Artisan Emporium 1055 N 5th St. No. 36 • Jacksonville 97530 • 1670 Ashland St. • (541) 708-0577 The Playwright Public House (541) 261-1995 258 A St. • (541) 488-9128 Ashland Recycled Furniture Northwest Mail Services 258 A St. #4 • (541) 482-7585 Wild Goose 550 Airport Rd. • Medford 97504 • (541) 779-1347 2365 Ashland St. • (541) 488-4103 Appliances Rogue Shred LLC Ashland Home Center Yogurt Hut 8001 Table Rock Rd. • White City 97502 • (541) 779-4161 1401 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 488-4700 140 Lithia Way • (541) 482 0111 See our ad on page 35 Book Stores Zoey’s Cafe & All Natural Ice Cream 199 E. Main St. • (541) 482-4794 Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development Bloomsbury Books 673 Market St. • Medford 97504 • (541) 773-8946 290 E. Main • (541) 488-0029 Specialty Foods See our ad on page 56 Bookwagon New & Used Books Gary West Artisan Smoked Meats Childcare 1652 Ashland St. • (541) 488-4477 690 N. 5th St. • Jacksonville 97530 • (541) 899-1829 SIMPLY SITTERS of Ashland PO Box 3283 • (541) 261-2002 Shakespeare Books & Antiques Oregon Artisan Food’s 163 E. Main St. • (541) 488-1190 PO Box 3401 • (541) 488-4826 Cleaning Tree House Books Rising Sun Farms, Inc. L&R Carpet Cleaners 15 N. Main St. • (541) 482-9616 5126 South Pacific Hwy • Phoenix 97535 • (541) 951-3780 (541) 535-8331 x201 Camera & Photo Supplies/Digital Imaging Servicemaster of Ashland Rogue Creamery 402 Manzanita St. • (541) 488-2837 Advanced Photo & Imaging 311 N. Front St. • Central Point 97502 • 1678 Ashland St. • (541) 482-1972 (541) 665-1155 SI Professional Cleaners 555 Siskiyou Blvd. Ste. - 4 • (541) 840-6929 Chain Stores Sterling Silver Food Company Inc. Costco Wholesale PO Box 1330 • (510) 912-2128 Funeral Homes 3639 Crater Lake Hwy. • Medford 97504 • (541) 734-4227 Wineries/Vineyards Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home 1811 Ashland St. • (541) 482-2816 Bear Creek Boutique Wineries Chocolate 7112 Rapp Ln. • Talent 97540 • (541) 535-4015 Handy Man Dagoba Organic Chocolate 1105 Benson Way • (541) 482-2001 RoxyAnn Winery Constructive Hands 3285 Hillcrest Rd. • Medford 97504 • (541) 776-2315 730 Reiten Dr. • (541) 840-8925 Clothing & Accessories South Stage Cellars Houppermans Home Maintenance and Repair 250 Main Inc. 125 So. Third St. • Jacksonville 97530 • 259 Greenbriar Pl. • (541) 482-5738 250 E. Main St. • (541) 482-9877 (541) 535-8001 O’Handy’s Ashland Envy, LLC Valley View Winery, Inc. PO Box 3329 • (541) 488-0810 60 East Main St. • (541) 708-0044 1000 Upper Applegate Rd. • Jacksonville 97530 • (800) 781-9463 Packing & Shipping Growing Green Baby UPS Store 260 N. First St. • (541) 842-0642 Weisinger’s of Ashland Winery & Vineyard 2305 Ashland St. #C • (541) 482-6245 3150 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 488-5989 Hatsetera Senior Services 300 E. Main St. • (541) 488-6755 SENIOR LIVING: Ashland Senior Center Hemporium 1699 Homes Ave. • (541) 488-5342 296 E. Main St. • (541) 488-HEMP Retirement/Adult Care Striving to provide support to the older residents Ashwood Senior Home, Inc. of Ashland, helping to enable them to live more KIXX 1115 Oak St. • (541) 482-9989 independently. www.AshlandSeniorCenter.org 264-C E. Main St. • (541) 488-4435 See our ad on page 49 Storage Massif Mountain Gear Company 498 Oak St. • (541) 488-0801 Mountain Meadows Owners’ Association Mistletoe Rd. Self Storage 855 Mountain Meadows Dr. • (541) 482-1806 700 Mistletoe Rd. Ste 106 • (541) 482-3034 Miche Bags by Yolanda Nagel 8707 Yank Gulch Rd. • Talent 97540 • (541) 890-1555 Mountain Meadows Real Estate Secure Storage MDK Investments 857 Mountain Meadows Dr. • (541) 482-1300 • 2855 Hwy 66 • (541) 482-2855 (800) 337-1301 Nimbus Enterprises, Inc. You Deserve the Best….Ashland’s only 55+ resort Telephone 25 E Main St.• (541) 482-3621 community invites you to experience the best! Call for a no obligation tour. ACN Independent Representative - Claudia Lemacks Small Change Children’s Store www.mtmeadows.com 2895 Hwy. 66 • (541) 482-0540 5 N Main St. • (541) 488-1000 See our ad on page 49 See our ad in the Ashland Marketplace Activate Cellular Mt View Senior Living Community 1454 Ashland St. • (541) 482-2894 Three Penny Mercantile 548 N Main St. • (541) 482-3292 101 E Main St. • (541) 482-3760 U.S Cellular Solutions Prospect House 2345 Ashland St. • (541) 708-0606 Collectibles 1320 Prospect St. • (541) 488-9966 See our ad on inside back cover Ashland Money & Metal-Collectibles See our ad in the Ashland Marketplace Translator PO Box 818 • (541) 488-1184 Rogue Valley Manor One Voice Associates, LLC J. Austin & Co. Coin, Jewelry & Diamond Brokers 1200 Mira Mar • Medford 97504 • (541) 857-7214 199 Almeda Dr. • (541) 482-3095 1642 Ashland St. • (541) 488-4312
Skylark Assisted Living, LLC Window Cleaning Drug Stores 900 Skylark Ln. • (541) 552-1713 Warrior Window Cleaning Ashland Drug 776 W. Valley View Rd. • (541) 482-8711 275 E. Main St. • (541) 482-3366 88 www.ashlandchamber.com Florists/Nurseries Travel Essentials Rogue River Journeys 252 E. Main St. • (541) 482-7383 PO Box 91 • Bayside CA 95524 • (866) 213-7754 Enchanted Florist 180 E. Main St. • (541) 488-9173 Tudor Guild Rogue Wilderness Adventures 15 S. Pioneer • (541) 482-0940 PO Box 1110 • Merlin 97532 • (800) 336-1647 Flower Tyme 55 N Main St.• (541) 488-1588 Unicorn Gifts & Toys Recreation/Outdoors 242 E. Main St. • (541) 488-5943 Judy’s Ashland Flower Shop (Central Point Florist) Ashland Mountain Adventures 337 E. Pine St. • Central Point 97502 • (541) 482-3481 Stoves & Fireplaces 700 Mistletoe Rd. Ste. 105 • (541) 499-2298
Jewelry Home Comfort Hearth and Patio Ashland Outdoor Store 166 S. Main St.• Phoenix 97535 • (541) 535-3080 37 Third St. • (541) 488-1202 Gold & Gems Fine Jewelry 25 N Main St.• (541) 488-2753 Ashland Parks & Recreation Thrift Stores 340 S. Pioneer St. • (541) 488-5340 J. Austin & Co. Coin Jewelry & Diamond Brokers (off Granite St. in upper Lithia Park), Our divisions 1642 Ashland St. • (541) 488-4312 Southern Oregon Goodwill include: Oak Knoll Golf Course, North Mountain Park 11 W. Jackson • Medford 97501 • (541) 482-1363 Nature Center, Ashland Senior Center and more! Life is Rosey: Jewelry that Speaks www.AshlandParksandRec.org (888) 870-5743 Windows & Doors www.lifeisrosey.com Superior Windows & Doors, Inc. Ashland Tennis & Fitness Club 735 Jefferson Ave. • (541) 482-4073 Kitchen Supplies 300 E. Hersey #6 • (541) 482-0061 Ashland General Hardware Yarn/Fabric/Quilting Crater Lake/Oregon Caves 249 A St. • (541) 482-3476 PO Box 2704 • White City 97503 • (541) 830-4053 Fabric of Vision Mattresses 145 East Main St. • (541) 482-4009 Hellgate Jetboat Excursions 966 SW 6th St. • Grants Pass 97526 • (541) 479-7204 Ashland Home Center Web-Sters Handspinners & Weavers 1401 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 488-4700 11 N Main St. • (541) 482-9801 Mt. Ashland PO Box 220 • (541) 482-2897 Outdoor Markets SPORTS AND RECREATION: Lithia Artisans Market of Ashland Oak Knoll Golf Course Calle Guanajuato (Behind the Plaza) • (888) 303-2826 Camping/RV Parks/Resorts 3070 Highway 66 • (541) 482-4311
Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market Glenyan RV Park and Campground Rogue River Mail Boat Trips PO Box 4041 • Medford 97501 • (541) 261-0577 5310 Hwy 66 • (541) 488-1785 PO Box 1165 • Gold Beach 97444 • (800) 458-3511 Quilting Fabrics & Supplies Hyatt Lake Resort Rogue River National Forest 7979 Hyatt Prairie Rd. • (541) 482-3331 645 Washington • (541) 482-3333 Quiltz 53 N. Second St. • (541) 488-1650 Lake of the Woods Rogue Valley ZipLine Adventure LLC HC 34 950 Harriman • Klamath Falls 97601 • 9713 Old Stage Rd. • Gold Hill 97525 • Retail & Gifts (541) 949-8300 (541) 821-ZipN (9476) Bear Creek Corporation Union Creek Resort-Beckie’s Segway® of Jacksonville 2500 South Pacific Hwy. • Medford 97501 • (541) 56484 Hwy 62 • Prospect 97536 • (541) 560-3565 734-2981 360 N. Oregon St. • Jacksonville 97530 • (541) 899-5269 Martial Arts The Crown Jewel 130 East Main St. • (541) 488-2401 Ashland Karate Academy Shasta Valley Balloons 644 Tolman Creek Rd. • (541) 488-2322 5304 Dunsmuir Ave • Dunsmuir CA 96025 • Hospice Unique Boutique (530) 926-3612 (Southern Oregon Friends of Hospice) Rafting/River Guides/Fishing 1618 Ashland St. • (541) 488-7805 The Ashland Fly Shop Indigo Creek Outfitters See our ad in the Ashland Marketplace 399 East Main St. • (541) 488-6454 130 A St. • (541) 203-0222 LOVE Revolution Travel Agents/Tours 111 E. Main St. • (541) 248-2200 Kokopelli River Guides 2475 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 201-7694 Ashland Audiowalks Tour is headquartered at Ashland Springs Hotel • Northwest Nature Shop (541) 488-4424 154 Oak St. • (541) 482-3241 Momentum River Expeditions 3195 East Main St. #2 • (541) 488-2525 Main St. Tours Paddington Station 1045 North Main St. • (541) 944-4555 125 E. Main St. • (541) 482-1343 • (866) 377-2777 Noah’s River Adventure 53 N. Main St. • (800) 858-2811 Ashland’s eclectic emporium; the freshest, friendliest Tom Smith Travel shopping experience for gifts, clothing and kitchenware in PO Box 28134 • Portland 97228 • (877) 604-3107 this beautiful 100-year-old restored building across from O.A.R.S. Rogue River Rafting On the river • Merlin 97532 • (209) 753-4794 OSF. Open daily and open evenings Tuesday-Saturday. Travel Dream West Tours www.paddingtonstationashland.com Orange Torpedo Trips 1713 Talent Ave. • Talent 97540 • (877) 538-5353 210 Merlin Rd. • Merlin 97532 • (800) 635-2925 Rogue Valley Runners Wild Provence Tours 161 E. Main St. • (541) 201-0014 Rogue Klamath River Adventures [email protected] • (541) 535-5317 Soundpeace 13430 Hwy 234 • Gold Hill 97525 • (541) 779-3708 199 E Main St. • (541) 482-3633
Living & Doing Business 89 Contacts ASHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CITY COUNCIL Telephone: VISITORS CONVENTION BUREAU David Chapman (541) 488-0152 Century Link • (800) 244-1111 Greg Lemhouse (541) 488-6002 Sandra Slattery, Executive Director, Natural Gas: (541) 482-3486 ext 105 Michael Morris (541) 708-3665 Avista Utilities • (800) 227-9187 Russ Silbiger (541) 482-6907 Katharine Flanagan, VCB, Sales & Marketing Cable: Dennis Slattery (541) 890-0506 Director, (541) 482-3486 ext 106 Ashland Home Net (541) 488-9207 Carol Voisin (541) 482-3559 Dana Fortmiller, Membership Development Charter Communications • (888) 438-2427 Manager, (541) 482-3486 ext 107 ASHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Trash Collection: Recology Ashland Sanitary • (541) 482-1471 Dana Welsh, Operations Manager/Graphic Design/ Mark Marchetti, CEO, 280 Maple (541) 201-4002 Web Administraton, (541) 482-3486 ext 100 ASHLAND PARKS & RECREATION Water Service: Kelsey Holderness, Projects and Special Events Don Robertson, Director, (541) 488-5340 City of Ashland •(541) 488-5353 Coordinator, (541) 482-3486 ext. 104 ASHLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS JACKSON COUNTY Graham Lewis, Volunteer Coordinator/Staff Airport Office/Admin. (541) 776-7222 Photographer, (541) 482-3486 ext. 103 Juli DiChiro, Superintendent, (541) 482-2811 Airport Information (541) 772-8068 Assessment Information (541) 774-6059 Economic Development/Ashland POSTAL SERVICE • (800) 275-8777 Environmental Health Dept. (541) 774-8206 (541) 482-3486 STATE OF OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT Planning & Building Dept. (541) 774-6900 Medford Office (541) 776-6060 CITY OF ASHLAND Sheriff’s Department (541) 774-6800 John Stromberg, Mayor (541) 552-2104 SOUTHERN OREGON REGIONAL ECONOMIC Veterans’ Service Office (541) 774-8214 Dave Kanner , City Administrator (541) 488-6002 DEVELOPMENT, INC. (SOREDI) Water Master (541) 774-6880 Lee Tuneberg, Finance Director (541) 488-5300 Director, (541) 773-8946 Ron Fox, GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES Barbara Christensen, City Recorder (541) 552-2084 SOUTHERN OREGON VISITORS’ ASSN. (SOVA) Governor John Kitzhaber (503) 378-4582 John Karns, Fire Chief (541) 482-2770 (541) 552-0520 U.S. Senators (Oregon office numbers) Terry Holderness, Police Chief (541) 552-2138 Senator Ron Wyden (541) 858-5122 Ashland Municipal Airport (541) 482-7675 SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER Senator Jeff Merkley (541) 608-9102 Ashland Fiber Network (AFN) (541) 552-2222 (541) 552-8300 See ad on page ?? State Representatives (when in session only) Building Department (541) 488-5309 SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY Senator Alan Bates (503) 986-1703 Business Licenses (541) 488-6004 Rep. Peter Buckley (503) 986-1405 Electric Department (541) 488-5357 Campus Information (541) 552-6100 U.S. Representative (when in session only) Engineering Department (541) 488-5347 Division of Continuing Education (541) 552-6331 Rep. Greg Walden (541) 776-4646 Information Technology (541) 552-2400 School of Business (541) 552-6484 Theatre Art Department (541) 552-6346 Planning Department (541) 488-5305 County Commissioners: Street Department (541) 488-5313 UTILITIES John Rachor (541) 774-6117 Utility Billing (541) 488-6004 Electricity: Don Skundrick (541) 774-6118 Water (541) 488-5353 City Electric Dept. • (541) 488-5357 CW Smith (541) 774-6119 See our ad on page 13 Pacific Power & Light Co. • (888) 221-7070 Photo courtesy Medford Mail Tribune / Jamie Lusch Photo courtesy Medford Mail Tribune
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