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The Eugene Area Chamber Of Commerce: Celebrating…Promoting…Informing Business Publisher David Hauser, CCE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015 Director Of Communications Katherine Movalson Eugene Chamber Executive Committee THIS ISSUE Craig Wanichek Chair President & CEO, Cover story Columns/Departments Summit Bank A look at Chamber @ Work Nigel Francisco Chair-elect contributions to the region’s What the Eugene Chamber is doing to CFO, Ninkasi Brewing economy and what lies ahead for 4support and promote businesses in the Company LLC the flagship institution. Eugene area. Cathy Worthington Treasurer 14 Guest Viewpoint Licensed Tax Consultant, Four Questions President Michael Schill on the future of Worthington Business 12 the University of Oregon Services Learn more about Oregon Sheryl Balthrop Imaging Centers, Pentagon Past Chair Federal Credit Union and Business News Partner, Gaydos, 7 Churnside & Balthrop PC Slocum Center for Orthopedics and Promotions, new hires, and new Advertising Sports Medicine. members 26 Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce Articles Last Call 541.484.1314 Dave Hauser on Design/Layout As the building living and working in a 34 Asbury Design boom on the university community. 541.344.1633 24 University www.asburydesign.net of Oregon campus Printing continues, see what $PAC-091_EugeneChamber_OpenBiz_7.375x4.8126_AugSept2015.indd 1 6/19/15 11:39 AM Shelton Turnbull Chris Martin talks new facilities are 541.687.1214 about Pentagon coming to campus. Federal Credit Eugene Area Chamber Union’s community of Commerce partnerships. Page 8 1401 Willamette St. Eugene, OR 97401 541.484.1314 Potential. Open for Business: A publication of the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce Brittany Quick-Warner (USPS-978-480). CHAMBER CONTACTS Director of Business Advocacy Open for Business is (541) 242-2354 We see it in Eugene. And in the industries that do David Hauser, CCE Cedric Rudd published bimonthly [email protected] by the Eugene Area President Director of Membership Development Chamber of Commerce and manufacturing, to name just a few. (541) 242-2350 (541) 242-2352 Megan Richter in February, April, June, business here—from forest products to not-for-profit [email protected] [email protected] Community Coordinator August, October and For more than a century we’ve helped organizations for DEI & USBA December. Circulation: Beth Tassan Jeannine Erving 3,800. (541) 242-2357 Administrative Assistant Membership Services Manager [email protected] Open For Business How can we help you prosper? (541) 242-2356 (541) 242-2355 reduce risk, gain efficiencies, and find room for growth. © 2015 [email protected] [email protected] Mary 'Neil The subscription price 975 Oak Street, Suite 500 | Eugene, OR 97401 Events Manager Barb Brunton Katherine Movalson is $25, included in (541) 686-1040 WWW.MOSSADAMS.COM (541) 242-2353 membership. Periodicals Business Manager Director of Communications [email protected] Postage Paid at Eugene, (541) 242-2358 (541) 242-2360 OR. [email protected] [email protected] Leigh Anne Hogue POSTMASTER: Send Director of Economic Development address changes to (541) 242-2359 Eugene Area Chamber of [email protected] Commerce, P.O. Box 1107, Eugene, OR 97440-1107 BOTC DreamReality_OFB.pdf 1 5/5/15 3:04 PM

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Advocacy keeps downtown Silicon revitalization on track Valley express Beginning in November, Eugene businesses will enjoy a direct connection to the Silicon Valley, a worldwide center DREAM for technology, entrepreneurship and venture capital, thanks in part to the efforts of the Chamber. Alaska Airlines recently REALITY announced nonstop The Tate Building service between Mineta San José The economic vitality and revitalization of our downtown is a top priority for the International Airport Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce. We know a necessary driver of economic and Eugene beginning development is the existance of adequate housing in the core. An important tool our Nov. 5th. Securing community has available to encourage housing development is the Multi-Unit Property this daily flight has Tax Exemption (MUPTE), which has been suspended for the past two and half years been the focus of while the Eugene City Council evaluated its worth. regional air service Over the past several months, the Chamber has partnered with other downtown recruitment efforts advocates to support MUPTE and educate the Council and community on the lead by the Chamber, importance of this tool and housing to the future of downtown. Our efforts to Eugene Airport and communicate the worth of the program and to encourage its reinstatement in our core regional economic have been successful and the MUPTE program will once again exist to help continue development partners. downtown revitalization.

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4 OPEN FOR BUSINESS | EUGENE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Four questions We asked local businesses to respond to questions that give insight into their companies and the value of Chamber membership.

Oregon Imaging Centers

Dr. Stephan Thiede, Neuro-radiologist Oregon Imaging Centers operates three facilities in Eugene-Springfield: two at Riv- erBend Hospital, and one in the University District. 14 physicians provide sub-special- ized care to our community. Dr. Stephan Thiede, a neuro-radiologist specializing in brain and spine imaging, LTD knows that planning for a clean, healthy tomorrow is important to our joined Oregon Imaging Center (OIC) ten community. LTD is replacing traditional buses, when needed, with hybrid electric years ago. Thiede was looking for a college town vehicles and all the EmX buses are hybrid. It's just one way we're contributing to similar to Munster, Germany, where he grew a beautiful tomorrow. More at LTD.org up. One visit to Eugene was all it took – he fell in love and immediately moved here. Thiede says it was and is everything he hoped for: the practice, the position, and the community.

What trends are shaping your industry? There is constantly new technology improving the way we practice. First the CT Scanner, then the MRI, then a CT PET scanner, which made it possible to inject a combination of dyes to identify markers only where we want them. Now Dr. Stephan Thiede of Oregon Imaging Centers says patients can find all modalities of radiology within their robust practice. the trend is finding ways to keep costs low. The challenge is to be efficient and deliver excellent outcomes for patients. We live locally. radiology and sub-specialties here at OIC. can now use speech recognition devices, a We are mindful that our kids go to Patients no longer need to travel to Port- “Siri” [iPhone technology] for radiologists, school with our patients’ kids; we breathe, land, or even farther, to find a radiologist. to transcribe what we say, rather than the work, and play in Eugene, and our pa- Why would you recommend the old transcription process. Another trend is tients are our community. Because we electronic record-sharing between physi- live locally, we embrace all that Eugene Chamber to a friend? offers, and there is not enough time in a cians’ offices for more seamless patient care The Chamber provides a different way – and in some cases, that can mean fewer day to take advantage of it all! of learning about resources locally. I know procedures and less use of radiation. What might someone be surprised to member companies care about our com- What about your business is uniquely know about your company? munity and its growth. The Chamber does Eugene? We are a full-service imaging center. an excellent job promoting businesses and We are proud that our office employs We are very proud that we can offer the highlighting what makes them unique and

only radiologists and technologists who “full meal deal”. We cover all modalities of interesting. Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce PHOTO BY DAVID LOVEALL DAVID BY PHOTO

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015 | OPEN FOR BUSINESS 7 FOUR QUESTIONS Pentagon Federal Credit Union

Chris Martin, Senior Vice President of Operations

Pentagon Federal Credit Union, or PenFed, is an 80-year old finan- cial institution with $18 billion in assets and over 1.3 million members. Active-duty military personnel and veterans have been the core of their business but membership is open to all. Here in Lane County, PenFed is one of the largest private em- ployers with more than 430 people in roles ranging from lending, insurance, member services and a call center. They are energetically led by native Eugenian Chris Martin, Senior Vice President of Op- erations, who has worked his way up the ranks at PenFed over the last 20 years. What might someone be surprised to know about your company? In the past year, we have turned our attention to commu- nity partnership. We are working with United Way, Habitat for Humanity, and the Eugene Mission, as well as with the Eugene Armory to fund National Guard Care packages. We are excited about the new VA hospital as a great opportunity to partner again. What about your business is uniquely Eugene? PenFed shopped many west coast cities to establish a branch PHOTO BY DAVID LOVEALL to serve our large membership in the Pacific Rim in Guam, Eugene Native Chris Martin leads the 430-person Pentagon Continued on page 10 Federal Credit Union office in Eugene.

renowned Dr. Don Slocum. He is famous Slocum Center in the medical field for his specializations in hands and sports. Locally, he provided for Orthopedics orthopedic care for athletes at UO and OSU and studied film with track coach At Hershner Hunter, we’ve been around for more than three generations. and Sports Bill Bowerman to conclude that an upright posture would improve speed and perfor- WE’VE BEEN And that continuity is no accident. We understand the concerns of first- Medicine mance. and second-generation business owners as you look to retire and transition I am one of more than a half dozen doc- RAISING OUR your business, whether it’s to family, your employees, or a new owner. That’s tors at Slocum who migrated to Oregon Dr. Tom Wuest, MMM why we’ve been growing a new generation of versatile legal experts to keep from the University of Iowa’s Department Dr. Tom Wuest serves as president of of Orthopedics, where Don Slocum spent pace with you and the changing needs (and leadership) of your business. Dr. Wuest is the President of the Slocum the Slocum Center. two years as a resident. My wife, Megan, FAMILY Center, a trauma surgeon and general ortho- and I were looking at smaller college towns pedics physician. He went to undergraduate, You’re raising a new generation of local business owners and energetic California, where he continues as a Physician to set up a practice. When the offer came to TO KEEP UP medical school, and did his residency at the leaders. We’re raising a new generation of dynamic legal talent. Let’s have our in Residence. join a group known throughout the world University of Iowa, followed by work at the for their surgical practices and clinical WITH YOURS. people talk to your people. 541-686-8511 | hershnerhunter.com North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary in Eng- Tell me how your business got started research studies in Eugene, I knew it was land, before moving to Eugene. and how it landed in Eugene. the right offer. He also has his Masters in Medical Man- The practice started as the Orthopedic agement from the University of Southern Fracture Clinic in 1939 by medically- Continued on page 10

8 OPEN FOR BUSINESS | EUGENE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Pentagon, continued from page 8 Slocum, continued from page 8 health plans, Medicare and Med- What might surprise a Eugene- Hawaii, and Japan. Because of the University of Oregon, icaid has resulted in higher patient Springfield resident about the the I-5 corridor and a highly-educated work force, Eugene volumes and lower per-patient FEED YOUR MIND Slocum Center? presented an opportunity to grow. Since 1996 we have reimbursement. We are an attractive grown from 24 to more than 430 employees. A military The Slocum Center is Leed Gold acquisition target for larger hospital Find an event that fits your day or fills your stay. connection in a non-military town is unique, too. Among certified. Our building saves money systems and sadly, all the years spent our employees in Eugene, it’s surprising how many have and resources and has a positive establishing a reputation and a partners stationed in Afghanistan. impact on the health of occupants, strong practice are not worth much while promoting renewable, clean money. What are the trends shaping your industry? ü Sample daily events energy. It’s relatively unheard of in Another trend is more and more The improving economy has increased the consumer’s medical facilities and there are only surgeries are becoming outpatient ü Indulge your curiosity need for banking services and we are growing faster than a few platinum certified businesses procedures. We can now do a hip we expected. The move to online and mobile banking is of any kind in the entire community. replacement as an outpatient pro- ü Savor a film or lecture series shaping how we do business with our members, moving We won Mayor Piercy’s Sustain- cedure. our service business away from banks and to facilities like ability Award in 2007. Our surgery What element of the Chamber ours in Eugene. Also, government regulations to protect center is located on the 4th floor has been most beneficial to the consumer have changed the way we run our business, with a beautiful recovery room with your company? too. views of downtown and Autzen The networking is most useful Stadium. It’s an extremely pleasant Why would you recommend the Chamber to a for our staff and me. As a physician, place to recover from surgery. friend? it is nice to talk to people when Also, many people do not know First, it makes sense to leverage the Chamber to mar- they are not in an exam room. At a that we do not turn anyone away. We ket and grow your business locally. But more importantly, Business After Hours, I can share have a financial policy to treat patients we are invested in the same things the Chamber fosters: the business of Slocum, which is who are under insured, on Medicare, economic development. a different and sometimes more or who have no insurance at all. Besides the university, I think one of the key drivers is rewarding conversation than, “Doc, the quality of the workforce emerging here. We all need to What trends are shaping your my wrist hurts. Why?” I like engag- support the Chamber to maintain and grow our workforce industry? ing with the business community in

Eugene Area that way. Chamber of Eugene Area which ultimately supports economic growth in the area. Commerce Chamber of Commerce The increase in government

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sk any accomplished leader the nanoscience and environmental science industries. Our about the key to success, and she will tell Sports Marketing and Sports Product Management Programs are helping solidify our state’s place as a sports and outdoor you the importance of investing in people. recreation innovator. Passionate, well-educated, creative, curious, problem The UO also benefits from the thriving local economy, the A experiential partnerships with our businesses and nonprofits, solvers are what make Eugene’s businesses and individuals so successful. and the fantastic quality of life. I am eager to hear from our local Jim Mountain Sharon Rudnick Susan Marmaduke Bill Gary business owners and community members about how we can They are also what attracted me to the University of Oregon: continue to support your prosperity. the extraordinary students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of In my first month as UO president, I am still getting to know the UO. I care deeply about the mission of this great research the campus and community, but I’ve already seen the strong Firm Ranked Tier 1 in Eugene university to educate young people to be our future business relationship between the two. I’ve seen how our successes are tied Commercial Litigation leaders, innovators and engaged citizens. together. Like so many universities within their own states, the UO And I am eager to build on this incredibly valuable Employment Law for Management makes a huge, positive economic footprint ($2.3 billion annually) partnership. on the state of Oregon. UO students shop and eat here. Our Within the pages of this magazine you will read more about faculty and staff live and play here. We employ countless the ways in which the UO and the community’s relationship construction workers and draw in thousands of visitors who is mutually beneficial. I thank the Eugene Area Chamber of Firm Ranked Tier 1 in Portland spend money enjoying all our region has to offer. We attract Commerce for being a fantastic partner with the university. valuable research dollars and make discoveries that create new I envision the UO and our local community expanding our Appellate Law businesses and partnerships. But our impact goes far beyond that. successful partnerships and strengthening our relationship even

Eugene Area farther. We have much to gain, together. Chamber of Administrative/Regulatory Law Through our unique collaborations we are helping to improve Commerce our community and change the world. For example, the UO’s Commercial Litigation College of Education has developed revolutionary learning Michael H. Schill, JD, recently began his tenure as the 18th Professional Malpractice Law for Defendants tools for teachers and students, tools now used in every state president of the University of Oregon. Most recently, Schill served in the nation. Our Master’s Industrial Internship Program as dean and Harry N. Wyatt Professor of Law at the University of partners highly skilled UO students with 140 companies in Chicago Law School.

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015 | OPEN FOR BUSINESS 13 COVER STORY A $2 billion impact

The University of Oregon’s economic, intellectual and cultural outputs continue to shape the region

The University of Oregon has set the bar high with an ambi- tious $2 billion fundraising campaign, the largest in the history of the university—or the state, for that matter. The goals? More fi- nancial aid for deserving Oregon students. Enhanced excellence in teaching and research. New buildings that will enrich the campus experience. And a significant increase in the size of the university’s endowment. For Lane County, there’s another important benefit: a new chapter in the UO’s long history as an economic engine for the region. The university’s contributions are many, including direct spend- ing in the form of salaries and payments to vendors; the generation of a highly educated workforce that allows companies to grow and stay in Oregon; the creation of innovative spinoff companies; and of course, the economic boost to Eugene from the many thousands of visitors the university attracts. “The university’s impact is quite dramatic and varied,” says Tim Duy, a professor of practice in economics at the UO and senior di- rector of the Oregon Economic Forum. “With the high number of In 2012-2013, the employees and students as well as the sporting and cultural aspects, university’s 24,000 it has shifted the nature of the community.” students created an The UO began contributing to the local economy as soon as its additional $245 million of economic activity in doors opened in 1876. There were no residence halls, so students Lane County.

14 OPEN FOR BUSINESS | EUGENE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015 | OPEN FOR BUSINESS 15 COVER STORY COVER STORY paid rent at boardinghouses, supporting fam- graduate teaching fellows live, shop, and use successful in getting several new buildings ily operations such as “The Castle,” owned by services in the local area, and the number of constructed on campus, using Works Progress a Mrs. Underwood, and “Grandma Fitch’s,” jobs supported by UO activities totals 24,400. Administration and Public Works Admin- University contributes a wide range of cultural enrichment located near 10th and Willamette. There was Many local businesses also provide the istration money as well as student building no university bookstore either, so students university with goods and services. The UO fees to complete a library, the men’s physical By George Evano ordered their books at downtown shops. paid out almost $72 million in the past year to education building, and the infirmary, along If it sings, acts, or dances, or if it’s profound, poignant, or pro- At that point, campus offered few jobs. 1,394 vendors in Lane County. with Howe field and extensive landscaping vocative, chances are good it can be experienced through one of the There were only eight faculty positions, and Nearly 20,000 of the UO’s 24,000 stu- and sidewalks. arts and cultural programs at the University of Oregon. the first president, John Wesley Johnson, not dents, the majority of whom come from During the “Great Recession” of 2008, The university’s rich menu of arts offerings is “remarkable,” says only taught Greek and Latin, but also served outside Lane County, live off campus. In the university built , John Stafford, a Eugene architect who, along with his wife Molly as registrar, business officer, , dean of 2012-13, they spent $229 million, creating an the , and other facilities, Stafford, frequently attends events at the School of Music and students, and secretary. additional $245 million of economic activity, providing a level of stability to the local con- Dance, Museum of Natural and Cultural History, Oregon Bach By 1900, the university boasted half a $59 million in household earnings, and nearly struction industry and workforce, areas that Festival, and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. dozen buildings and 456 students. Due to the 3,000 jobs in Lane County that would not were hit especially hard across the country. “We can just walk to campus and have these terrific experi- increased enrollment, , the UO’s exist otherwise. “The UO expanded its operations at a time ences.” third president, was able to bring in more fac- The growth in student population has also that was very much needed to support the lo- Most of the cultural programs on campus are an outgrowth ulty members and successfully petitioned the triggered a boom in off-campus apartment cal economy,” says Duy. “It had a very positive of the UO’s academic mission. The School of Music and Dance, University of Oregon cultural programs are enjoyed by Board of Regents to hire a registrar, a steward, construction as student preference has shifted impact.” for example, confers degrees in education and performance at many in Eugene and a secretary. toward higher-end rental units. “This not only Tourism spending also brightens the the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, with 450 majors Now fast-forward 100-plus years. As Lane supports the local economy, but also helps region’s bottom line, with more than 200,000 enrolled and more than 30 performing ensembles open to both shattering discoveries about the first humans in North America. County’s largest employer, the UO’s annual meet the city’s goals by addressing increased visitor days generated annually by the UO. majors and nonmajors. Creative culture is on view at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum impact on the state’s economy exceeds $2 bil- housing density in the UO area,” Duy says. Visits from prospective students and their All this talent and creativity naturally finds its expression on of Art, home to a vast collection of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, lion, and the jobs it sustains provide an unwav- Meanwhile, on-campus construction has parents (more than 17, 000 annually), parents’ the Gerlinger Annex dance floors and within the MarAbel B. and American art. In addition to scholarship and research activi- ering source of support for the region. Nearly bolstered the economy through good times weekend, graduation weekend, and many Frohnmayer Music Building, with 250 events each school year ties, the JSMA reaches more than 110,000 people each year for 5,000 faculty and staff members, plus another and bad. During the Great Depression, UO other activities, from academic conferences spanning every imaginable genre. on-site and off-site outreach, activities, and exhibitions. It serves 5,000 student and temporary employees and president Clarence Valentine Boyer was and cultural offerings to sporting events, sup- Born out of the music school in 1970, the Oregon Bach Festi- as a welcoming and inspiring destination for youth discovery and val has achieved worldwide recognition for its three-week summer education programs. staging of great choral masterworks, chamber music, educational Students walk the boards at the University Theatre, the public programs, and an eclectic mix of guest artists, under the direction face of the Department of Theatre Arts. Mainstage productions take of British conductor Matthew Halls. place in the Robinson and Hope Theatres. Student performers also The festival teams with the music school to present Chamber- entertain the campus community through the Pocket Playhouse Music@Beall, where top-ranked ensembles such as the Emerson and Mad Duckling Children’s Theatre. Quartet and the David Finckel and Wu Han duo perform during For film fans, Cinema Pacific uses venues across campus and the school year. Eugene for a five-day festival of screenings, live multimedia perfor- Oregon’s deep and dynamic beginnings can be explored at the mances, and art exhibitions each spring. Museum of Natural and Cultural History, where 25,000 visitors each And then there’s the Oregon Humanities Center, the EMU year delve into millennia of culture and eons of geology. The world’s Cultural Forum, the galleries within the School of Architecture and oldest shoes? They’re here. Sabertooth salmon and giant sloths? Those Allied Arts, the UO Libraries, the Craft Center . . . are here, too, plus rarely seen fossils, a world-class collection of ancient “The range of what’s available is fascinating,” Stafford says. “The basketry, and a team of scientists making—and sharing—earth- hard part is finding the time to do it all.”

port the local community. Football and “In the recent past, the UO has consis- 80 people. As a manufacturer of diagnostic men’s basketball attract more than 62,000 tently created about a billion dollars of new products used to monitor and interpret brain out-of-state visitors annually, with most ticket economic benefit per year,” Duy says. “That is activity, EGI employs workers ranging from holders staying two days and spending close money and jobs that wouldn’t be a part of the skilled labor to PhD researchers, and has to $160 per day. Oregon economy if the UO wasn’t here.” received strong US Small Business Innovation The Oregon Bach Festival—which had its The UO’s intellectual output is also a Research funding over the last decade. genesis in 1970 as a two-day workshop at the driving force in the economy, with students, Entrepreneurial students also start com- UO—is now an 18-day, $2.5 million cultural graduates, and faculty members starting their panies such as Red Duck Ketchup, founded event that brings 20,000 people to town. The own companies or providing leadership to in 2012 by four MBA students who turned UO’s infrastructure also helps support the others. UO-sponsored research has led to the an idea into a solid business plan after par- track and field phenomenon that draws thou- founding of a number of longstanding local ticipating in the Lundquist Center for En- Upcoming plans for the university include constructing new campus buildings and laboratories, attracting and retaining top- sands of visitors to Eugene—Track Town, firms, such as Electrical Geodesics (EGI), a trepreneurship’s New Venture Planning class. notch faculty, and accelerating research and innovation. USA. 23-year-old company that employs more than Now, they’ve graduated and their company is

16 OPEN FOR BUSINESS | EUGENE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015 | OPEN FOR BUSINESS 17 COVER STORY COVER STORY growing, with Red Duck ketchup and cocktail “Public universities in students, faculty, and research. State fund- from their endowments to fund all facets of serving Oregon students through scholarship sauce found in more than 250 stores and res- ing now provides less than 6 percent of the operation,” says Paul Weinhold, president and Related stories support, constructing new campus buildings taurants on the West Coast. have become UO’s annual operating budget—down from CEO of the University of Oregon Founda- • New University of Oregon President and laboratories, attracting and retaining Two other recent business school grads 25 percent in 1990. tion, which manages the UO’s endowment. Michael Schill talks about his vision for top-notch faculty, and accelerating research started a company to deliver healthcare in increasingly dependent Because raising tuition further would put “An enormous benefit of a properly stewarded a University-community partnership. and innovation. It’s estimated that two-thirds Oakridge. The Orchid Health clinic is now up upon quarterly a university education out of reach for many endowment is the funding stability it provides. Page 13 of all funds raised will be designated for and running and filling a demonstrated need. Oregonians, as well as reducing the UO’s The more substantial our endowment, the • The impact of Oregon athletics on the academic purposes. “This is an incredibly sig- In fact, it’s working so well that the two hope financial appeal to out-of-state students, the greater the UO’s ability to soundly plan and local economy. Page 23 nificant point in the history of this university, to bring their healthcare model to other small distributions from their new paradigm for higher education (both implement its priorities over time.” this is our moment,” says Michael Schill, who • The university continues its building became the UO’s 18th president on July 1. But towns in Oregon and beyond. endowments to fund all here and at universities across the nation) is Endowed funds are typically restricted to boom with three upcoming projects. A variety of startups have taken advantage an increased reliance on philanthropy. With specific uses, according to a donor’s intent. Page 24 the campaign is about more than fund raising, of RAIN, the Regional Accelerator and In- facets of operation.” this in mind, the UO announced the public Currently, 43 percent of the UO’s endow- he says. “It is about defining what we want to novation Network that launched in 2013. The phase of its comprehensive, $2 billion funding ment is dedicated to academic programs, and be. This is a great institution of higher educa- UO has been a major player in this effort to – Paul Weinhold campaign last October. Having garnered more 29 percent to student scholarships—both of tion, but we can be extraordinary. I am excited support and nurture innovative local compa- President and CEO of the than $800 million in commitments to date, which are key priorities of the current cam- university’s recently established board of to continue building relationships with our nies, and recently committed $2.7 million to University of Oregon Foundation the university expects to soon top the $853 paign. trustees. “Unrestricted gifts will help the UO generous supporters to make this happen.” remodeling a downtown building that will be million raised in its previous campaign, which The university is also seeking to increase keep pace with the speed of change in research With state funding dwindling, the UO, the accelerator’s permanent home. concluded in 2010. funds available for immediate needs. Added opportunities, provide inducements to recruit like universities nationwide, has become in- Another resource for young companies is work closely with RAIN. Among the campaign’s key objectives resources will ensure that the institution the best students at the undergraduate and creasingly reliant on tuition and fees to fill the the UO Foundation Seed Fund, launched in As this collaboration between the UO and is a dramatic increase in the university’s can provide the most up-to-date facilities, graduate levels, and help implement programs void. Some of that has come from admitting 2014. The fund, established with $500,000 of the local business community blooms, howev- endowment, currently valued at about $700 technologies, and equipment to attract and and facilities that will fuel innovation.” more out-of-state students, who pay substan- capital from the Willamette Investment Pool, er, it is important to note that state support for million—a figure that pales in comparison to support the highest caliber of faculty, students, The campaign aims to have a transforma- tially higher tuition. university officials are will make initial investments of $20,000 to higher education has dropped to historic lows those of such public universities as the Uni- and researchers. tive effect on the university, focusing on access, quick to point out, however, that this has not $75,000 in early-stage local companies. Busi- across the US, including especially deep cuts versities of Texas, Michigan, and California. “No question, universities are competing excellence, and the UO experience for students come at the expense of Oregonians. Instead, ness and law students will manage the fund, in Oregon. No longer can universities count “Public universities have become increas- for the best students and brightest faculty and faculty. Fundraising priorities include the university has increased overall enrollment with guidance from staff and advisors, and will on ample public funding to support excellence ingly dependent upon quarterly distributions minds,” says Chuck Lillis, chairman of the increasing access for high-achieving and de- in recent years—admitting more out-of-state

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In addition who in turn attract better students. It’s a cycle “We say, ‘If you’ve got the talent and drive to to financial support, the program provides that boosts the university’s academic stan- be a successful Duck, we’d like to figure out a comprehensive academic support and career dards, reputation, and by extension, positive way to make it happen.’ That’s what scholar- guidance, which have helped PathwayOregon impact on the community. ships do.” achieve a retention rate of nearly 90 percent from students’ freshman to sophomore years, and an increase in four-year graduation rates of 17 percent. Scholarships also boost economic and social mobility, notes Thompson. “When a person is the first one in their family who has the opportunity to attend one of the best col- leges in the country, like the UO, it changes Your local business the options that are available to them— while they’re here, after they graduate, and really for banking partner. decades to come,” he says. Strong support for the PathwayOregon program—which US Secretary of Educa- tion Arne Duncan has held up as a national model—came in the form of a $25 million gift The UO is among the top 20 universities in the United States for return on research through licensing income (income from last fall from UO trustee Connie Ballmer and licensing and commercialization of UO discoveries) divided by research expenditures. her husband, Steve Ballmer. The Ballmers’ gift was an early success for the Lewis Integrative Science Building at the “The fusion of research, student energy, ing, Deady Hall, and the university took a the UO’s newly launched campaign, and also northwest corner of campus, where physicists, new ideas, and venture funding is potent,” he portfolio approach to further financing: private included $20 million to fund a faculty hiring chemists, graduate students, and assistants says. “With more investment, the UO and the philanthropy, university-business partnerships, initiative in Health Promotion and Obesity collaborate on projects that go beyond theory partner centers can produce a larger number state operating funds, and public support. Prevention. The program is one of the UO’s and into practical application. of enabled entrepreneurs to fuel discoveries However, it was only five years before ten “Clusters of Excellence” initiatives, which The building, a $65 million high-tech and generate new businesses.” the state was unable to pay its share of the provide targeted resources to some of the uni- marvel made possible by the investment of That will soon be apparent in the new agreement. Luckily, the university’s board of versity’s strongest academic programs with the philanthropists Beverly Lewis, Lorry Lokey, Olive Street location for RAIN, the Oregon regents was able to secure the attention of With SELCO’s local team of business banking pros at your side, intent of moving them from great to among Bill Swindells, Rosaria Haugland, and oth- Regional Accelerator and Innovation Net- Henry Villard—a journalist-turned-railroad the best in the world. The Ballmers’ gift has ers, stands as evidence of the transformative work. The building will house town-gown baron—who donated $7,000 toward the you’ll be poised to reach new heights. Our commercial lending jump-started an ecosystem of robust research impact that philanthropic dollars can have. partnerships that support the commercializa- $8,000-or-so debt that was threatening the team can help with: and innovation that will add renowned faculty The pace of new products brought to tion of university-based or university-assisted closure of the university. And the doors stayed members, involve more graduate students, and market, and the economic return, can be research, including the Tyler Invention open. The university was saved, just as it had  Commercial Real Estate Loans  SBA Loans create related academic opportunities. further abetted by strategic investment. The Greenhouse, a program sponsored by the begun, by philanthropy and by a community  Commercial Term Loans  Business Lines of Credit Other hiring clusters, all of which will be Innovation Fund, a target philanthropic fund, Alice C. Tyler Perpetual Trust, and the UO that understood the power of education for  Commercial Construction Loans  Merchant Services funded mainly by donors, include disciplines supports faculty, graduate, and undergraduate Product Design Program’s Downtown In- individuals and for society. ranging from volcanology and sports products involvement in hands-on experiential learn- novation Launch Lab. Again, fast forward to the present. In an Call, click or visit today. to sustainable cities. Campaign contributions ing, providing sustained funding to pilot new As the UO looks toward the future, its economy where public resources for higher selco.org / 800-445-4483 will make it possible to recruit, reward, and ideas, connect UO students with mentors model for funding is surprisingly similar education are once again limited, the UO is 925 Harlow Road / Spring eld retain top faculty members, usually considered from the alumni community, and make inno- to that of its early days, when Lane County working to develop the private resources nec- an institution’s most prized resource. vation and entrepreneurship an integral part citizens first came together and proposed a essary to continue its long history as a place The UO is among the top 20 universities of the student experience. compact with the state to establish a public, where all academically qualified Oregonians in the United States for return on research It’s a catalytic combination, says Augie nondenominational university here in Eugene. have access to a top-notch education and through licensing income (income from Sick, a tech industry veteran and entrepreneur Their approach was to combine significant where faculty members can conduct ground- licensing and commercialization of UO in residence at the Oregon Nanoscience and private donations for land and a building, a breaking research. discoveries) divided by research expenditures. Microtechnologies Institute (ONAMI), a local bond for additional resources, and pro- Along the way, the UO will continue to NMLS #402847 In fiscal year 2014, the UO’s return was 9.2 nonprofit organization funded by the State ceeds from the sale of state land. power the local economy, affirming its long percent, or $7.1 million. of Oregon Economic Development Depart- The community raised the $27,500 neces- tradition of support and collaboration with

Some of this research happens in the labs of ment. sary to buy the land and build the first build- the surrounding community. Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce

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The history of the University of Oregon is written across its classroom in Allen Hall (reopened in 2013 after a significant 295 acres with buildings that have held the dreams, nurtured the renovation and expansion), or get a workout at the Student aspirations, and launched the discoveries of generations of stu- Recreation Center (reopened earlier this year with dramatically dents and faculty members. It’s a living history, continually in flux expanded and improved facilities). Along the way, they’ll pass by as the university grows and disciplines and technologies evolve. cranes and construction fencing signaling the latest in the campus More than a third of the UO’s building space has been constructed building boom, with construction underway on the Erb Memorial in the past 25 years. That’s a significant building boom for an insti- Union, Jane Sanders Stadium (a new home for women’s softball), tution that opened its doors in 1876 with a single building, Deady a new central kitchen, and the Allan Price Science Commons and Hall, which stood alone for most of the university’s first decade. Research Library, set to open in 2016. Thursday, October 15th Today, students might leave a math class in Deady Hall, and And more is coming—three proposed building projects were 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in a matter of minutes traverse nearly 140 years of history as approved for funding in the state’s recent legislative session: a ma- Lane Events Center they head to a state-of-the-art lab in the Lewis Integrative Sci- jor remodel of , home to the Robert D. Clark Hon- ence Building (opened in 2012), a multi-media communications ors College (for which donors have already matched the state’s For more information call 541-484-1314 or visit eugenebusinessexpo.com

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Atiyeh Bros., Inc. Citizens Bank Guaranty Chevrolet and RV Super in business banking, lending, training and Promotions/ announced that announced John Doty Centers has promoted Ed Morgan to as an assistant branch manager. Curtis Diama has as Vice President general manager and chief operating officer. New Hires been promoted to and Commercial Eugene entrepreneur Photos appear left to right from top. Names in General Manager. He Loan Officer at the Spencer Brown has been hired as staff and former Palo Alto bold indicate Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce will be responsible for Springfield Branch. accountant at McKenzie SewOn in Software executive, members. If you are interested in joining the management of rug, wall to wall carpet His career in banking Springfield. He worked as a financial Caroline Cummings, Chamber, please contact Cedric Rudd. cedricr@ and furniture cleaning operations in began 36 years ago with US Bank in their advisor with Waddell & Reed for four has been named RE/MAX Integrity eugenechamber.com Eugene. work-college scholarship program as he years. Austin Kumm has been hired Catalyst Manager for announced that attended the University of Oregon. John’s as business relations manager at the the Regional Accelerator & Innovation Marianne Wood is bell+funk announced focus has been commercial lending. company. He has more than 17 years of Network (RAIN). She will be responsible now a Broker at their Sarah Heth as Senior experience in the hospitality industry, for leading and managing resources to Village Plaza Loop office Account Strategist. Megan I. Livermore including food and beverage manager at support start-ups in the RAIN region, in Eugene. She has Sarah brings extensive has joined the King Estate Winery. including the counties of Lane, Linn, been an agent in the Eugene-Springfield experience and Eugene law firm of Benton and Lincoln. area since 1990, active in the real estate knowledge in client Hutchinson Cox as Moss Adams LLP announced that Trace community including Board of Directors Jenny Bennett has joined Summit Bank service, advertising, marketing and Of Counsel. Megan’s Skopil will lead its Eugene office as the McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center for Oregon Association of Realtors and in Eugene as Business Development promotions. She was the Assistant practice focuses on real new partner in charge. Most of Skopil’s has selected Paula Schmidt, MSN, RN, President and Board Member of Eugene Officer. The bank also announced General Manager for the Eugene Emeralds property transactions, business matters years in public accounting have been as its chief nursing officer. She previously Association of Realtors. Fran Corno Gary O’Connell as its Central Oregon and spent a total of fourteen years including start-ups, creditors’ rights and with Moss Adams in Eugene; he will lead worked as chief nursing officer and vice has also join them as a Broker She is Region Market President. He has been a working in Minor League Baseball around civil litigation matters. six partners and 60 professionals in the president of clinical services in Nevada an experienced agent in the Eugene- commercial banker in Bend for 15 years the country. Eugene office. and has a background in critical care Springfield area since 1991 and has lived and most recently served as a Senior Vice Dr. Carrie Dunks has joined Family and cardiovascular service. They have in the area for 44 years. Juel Walker President - Commercial Banking Team The Downtown Athletic Club and Vision Center. As an optometric Jillian Daggett has been named SELCO’s also appointed Kershia Carpenter as has joined RE/MAX as a Broker at their Leader. Conference Center announced that physician, she will provide primary vision Thurston branch manager and will director, professional outreach. She was Eugene office located at 4710 Village Plaza Bethany Robinson has joined the and eye health care. She is a graduate of manage day-to-day operations of the most recently a physician liaison for Loop. Walker is an experienced agent in management team as the new conference Pacific University College of Optometry. branch. She has been a branch manager PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical the Eugene-Springfield area, licensed sales and event manager. since 2006 and has previous experience Center. since 1978.

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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION KPD Insurance, Inc. most recently in business banking at Alaska Airlines announced daily service announced that Star U.S. Bank. Aaron Ches has joined the between Eugene and San Jose to begin Kimble has joined our company as director of key accounts. He in November. Tickets are now on sale. The youngest Employee Benefits team previously worked for Bigfoot Beverages. is 19 as an Account Manager. Andy & Phyzz Berwick have made Star comes with years of Mike Lavender has joined SELCO a $6.5 million gift to lead the effort to experience as an Enrollment Technician and Community Credit Union as Mortgage establish a new, permanent home for The oldest as a Group Enrollment Trainer. LeighAnne Manager, where he will provide The Oregon Bach Festival’s on the UO is 83 Youngblood has joined their Portland Property leadership to SELCO’s mortgage loan campus. A previous $7 million gift from and Casualty team as an Account Manager. officers and oversee the credit union’s the family funded the Berwick Academy She obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree mortgage operations. for Historical Performance. 30,000 from and comes with an exclusive career in the Insurance Industry, Rosboro has announced Scott Nelson BRING Recycling has been designated Commencement with designations of AIU, AIS, and AICS. Nik as CEO and David Weza as Chairman. one of the best green workplaces in a visitors supported Stice has joined their Property and Casualty Richard Babcock will replace Nelson as survey by Oregon Business Magazine. team as a Producer. He is a University of Chief Financial Officer. The change was The company ranked #14 on the list of local businesses Oregon graduate with a successful commercial part of a planned leadership succession 100 Best Green Companies in Oregon. and personal banking career. He is also active and the first new CEO for the company in Also on the list: Isler CPA, McKenzie within the nonprofit community by serving on more than 14 years. Commercial Contractors, On-the- various boards in the local market over the past Move Community Integration, RHT We Make 10 years. Finally, Amy Heckart has joined the Announcements Energy Solutions, Rainbow Valley Workers’ Compensation team as a Customer Design and Construction, Mount Service Representative. She received her & Kudos Pisgah Arboretum, Sponsors, CBT Dreams Bachelor’s degree from Western University Nuggets and So Delicious Dairy Free. and has over nine years of experience working Real. in the loan servicing field. KPD Insurance The Active 20-30 Club of Eugene Bank of the Cascades and OnPoint has also promoted Ken Price, CPCU to Vice elected new officers for May 2015 Community Credit Union were named President-Chief Operating Officer. Ken has over through October 2015: president, to the 2015 edition of the Top 200 25+ years of insurance experience and has Robert Steck, Partnered Solutions Healthiest Institutions in America. The held various regional management positions on IT/Ruby Porter Marketing + Design; evaluation of 13,000 financial institutions the carrier and agency sides of the industry. first vice president, Loni Foster, Old is conducted by DepositAccounts. Dominion Collision Repair; second vice president, Brian Jones; immediate past president; Emily Schaffner, Charles P. uoregon.edu

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BRING’s board of directors has elected Design Awards recognize excellence in all community volunteer; Roger Hite, The Lane Community College Foundation officers for 2015-16. President, Meg areas of design enterprise; winners are community volunteer; Father David Board awarded the President’s Circle Award Our new HVAC system Kieran, attorney; vice president, Douglas chosen for their innovation and creativity. Jaspers, St. Alice Catholic Church; Paul for Philanthropy to Doug McKay (individual saves energy and keeps Bovee, physician; secretary, Brittany Keller, Apercen Partners consultant; Dom category), The Papé Group (corporation our members and Quick-Warner, director of business Café Yumm! has been ranked 66th in Monahan, Luvaas Cobb Attorneys; category) and The Coeta & Donald Barker employees comfortable. advocacy, Eugene Area Chamber the Best Top 100 Restaurant Franchises Tom Mulhern, CCS executive director; Foundation (foundation category) — LEED Building Team, of Commerce; treasurer, Matthew in the USA as compiled by Market Andy Oldham, Marist Catholic High Northwest Community Diment, CPA with Kernutt Stokes LLP; Research LLC. The rankings analyze and School assistant principal of academic Cottage Grove businessman Credit Union past president, Marie Matsen, retired compare prospects for continued growth, affairs; Lou Osternig, professor emeritus Don Nordin has been vice president of college operations at marketing and training support provided University of Oregon; Susan Sperotto, appointed by the Governor Lane Community College. Three new to franchisees and overall value of the community volunteer; and Don Schroeder, to the Lane Transit District members were recently named to the brand. orthopedic surgeon. Board of Directors. Mr. board: Matthew Diment, Carole Knapel of Nordin will represent Knapel & Associates and Jim Sly, farmer Catholic Community Services of Lane Court Appointed Special Advocates LTD subdistrict 3 in southeast Eugene and and retired construction executive. County announced its board of directors (CASA) has received the following southern Lane County and his term will run for the 2015-2016 year. Officers include foundation grants over the past several through December, 2019. He is the owner of Jennifer and Mark Ensminger president, Dianne Bert, community months to train and support new Equinox Industries, pioneering convertible have opened BrightStar Care volunteer and retired principal at O’Hara volunteer advocates: Juan Young Trust human-powered trailer systems, such as homecare agency, providing a range of Catholic School; vice president, Mary ($5,000), McKay Family Foundation specialized bicycle trailers that change into a compassionate, person-centered medical Harwood, Springfield School District ($10,000), Great Rotary Duck Race stroller, jogging cart, ski sled, a kayak carrier, and non-medical care to people of all ages, literary support teacher; treasurer, ($45,000), The Coeta & Donald Barker or to a garden cart. from infants to seniors. Mary Fipps, Horsfall & Fipps CPA. Foundation ($17,500), Herbert A. Other directors are Richard Allen, Templeton Foundation ($5,000), US Oregon Association of Insurance and Burley received a third design award Eugene Mission; Mamie Arnold, Bank Foundation ($1,500), Ticket to Financial Advisors honored Don Nau, CLU, Save energy and operating costs with support from for its Burley Solstice Jogging Stroller, community volunteer; Richard Birkel, Dream Foundation ($10,000), The Autzen LUTCF, with the Tony Konen Memorial Award. It Eugene Water & Electric Board. Learn more about a “professional notable” nod in the Catholic Charities Oregon; Donna Foundation ($4,000), W.L.S. Spencer is given to local association presidents in Oregon EWEB’s business programs including facility loans, 2015 Core77 Design Awards in the Charko, Berkshire Hathaway; Michael Foundation ($20,000), Central Lutheran for outstanding service to the insurance industry, special rates for expanding facilities and rebates at transportation category. The Core77 Coulbourne, State Farm; Don Gordon, Foundation ($1,000), Coquille Tribal the community and the association. eweb.org/growthretention. Community Fund ($5,000), Trillium Community Health Plan ($1,000), Sabrina Parsons has been elected to serve Wheeler Foundation ($4,000), Chambers a four-year term on the board of directors of Family Foundation ($20,000), Baker The Oregon Community Foundation. She Making the Most of Your Investment Family Foundation ($5,000), RBC Wealth has served as the CEO of Eugene-based Palo 37 years in the local community Management ($5,000), John Serbu Alto Software since 2007. Fund of Oregon Community Foundation Business Solutions At Jennings Group, we offer ($19,204), and National CASA Association Summit Bank announced that the Board of comprehensive maintenance and ($40,000). Directors unanimously approved a $2 million for Growing Your Business construction services through offering of common stock at $15 per share. 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Professional Engineers of Oregon Karen Grimes, human resources Treasurer Marie Jackson of Looking Beer Garden Get Found, LLC Oldenburg Insurance LLC has named Ron Stuntzner, founder of manager, Industrial Finishes & Systems; Glass, Secretary Susan Dunn of Mobility www.beergardenme.com www.getfoundeugene.com www.allstateagencies.com/chook Stuntzner Engineering & Forestry LLC, Directors: Carene Davis-Stitt, partner, International and Director Peggy Whalen, “Engineer of the Year” for his outstanding DeltaNet Management Consultants; Beth executive director of Womenspace, Inc. Best Septic, Inc. Help-U-Sell Select Real Estate Pro Contracting “the countertop professional achievements. Smith, owner, On Account; Laurie Bullard, www.bestseptic.com www.husbo.com specialist” CPA, P.C. www.callprocontracting.com Roto Rooter has opened a new division New Members Clement J. May, CPA Josh Lowe’s Dr. Energy Saver for water damage and restoration. The The Turell Group has received a Gold www.jldrenergysaver.com Riddz, Inc. expansion includes a showroom and Communicator Award of Excellence for When you join the Eugene Area Chamber Cork and Barrel LLC design center on West 1st for restoration Travel Lane County’s Adventure List of Commerce, you become part of a www.corkandbarreltours.com Joyful Tails Kennel Run Hub Northwest work. Campaign. The awards, judged by the vibrant and prosperous community of www.joyfultailskennel.com www.runhubnw.com Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts, creative entrepreneurs, forward-thinking CTG Entertainment, LLC Run Hub Northwest has opened at 515 honor work that transcends innovation innovators and visionary business www.hammeredlambeugene.com Long Tom Watershed Council Russell Financial Group High St. Dustin and Kris Pearce are the and craft. leaders. We’re pleased to welcome www.longtom.org/ owners. The store specializes in running these new members who have chosen to Edgewood Animal Clinic Springleaf Financial Services and walking shoes, athletic apparel, Will Leather Goods has opened take advantage of the Chamber’s tools, www.edgewoodanimalclinic.com Mass Technology Consulting, Inc. www.springleaf.com hydration and physical therapy tools, fuel the doors to its boxcar shop inside a resources and expansive network to grow www.masstechnologyconsulting.com and more. reimagined vintage freight car located at their businesses: Endurance Physical Therapy, Inc. The Oil Well the Fifth Street Public Market. William www.endurancepteugene.com Metro West Ambulance www.ouroilwell.com Soroptimist International of Eugene Adler is the CEO and creative director of Alvord-Taylor Independent Living www.metrowest.fm has installed the following officers: Will Leather Goods. Services Eugene Commercial The Tap and Growler President: Ellen Adams, senior mortgage www.alvordtaylor.org www.eugenecommercial.com Newleaf Hyperbarics & Wellness www.tapandgrowler.com loan originator, Stearns Home Loans; Zonta Club of Eugene-Springfield, an www.newleafhbt.com president-elect: Elizabeth Stuart, personal international organization dedicated Ameriprise Financial - Zack Blalack Extravaganza Networking Trio Property Management Inc. chef/catering with Elizabeth Stuart to advancing the status of women, www.ameripriseadvisors.com/zachary. www.extravaganzanetworking.com Northwest Professional Development www.triopm.com and Company; secretary: Lorena Brigl, elected Zoe York of Duncan & Brown blalack www.frankkingspeaking.com/ co-owner, Harvest Valley Specialties; as president for the 2015-2016 year. FUZ10N, LLC Up For Learning treasurer: Cookie Trupp, owner, Studio Also elected were Vice President Carolyn Base Security www.fuz10n.com www.upforlearning.net

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hile most would view Eugene as During that period, the University of Oregon served as an more than simply a college town, it economic safety net for the region by: • Undertaking $300 million in new construction projects is impossible to underappreciate the between 2008 and 2010 as part of over a billion dollars Wdemonstrable and intangible advantages associated invested in capital in the last 20 years. with living and working in a university community. • Committing to growing its role in supporting We used this issue of Open for Business to remind innovation and entrepreneurship through efforts such us of the depth and breadth of the impact of the as the Regional Accelerator and Innovation Network (RAIN) in partnership with the Chamber, UO University of Oregon on our region. Foundation Seed Fund and more. Each and every day the university’s many influences make • Driving $79.2 million in economic activity through our community more livable, interesting and prosperous. University of Oregon Athletics and adding events such Whether it is innovation coming from research discoveries, as a seven- year commitment to host NCAA Track educating tomorrow’s workforce and entrepreneurs, hoisting and Field Championships, the 2014 IAAF World our community into a national spotlight through sporting Junior Track & Field Championships and the 2021 events or acting as a catalyst for start-ups, the University of World Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Oregon plays a critical role in making Eugene the wonderful • Supporting an annual payroll of over $365 million. place that it is. It’s impossible to imagine Eugene without the University Remember our last recession? Between 2007 and of Oregon. Not only has it built our community, it continues 2010, Lane County lost 15,900 jobs…including 7,600 to expand our prosperity going forward. We are bullish on manufacturing jobs. To put it in perspective, job losses here the university’s campaign that will deliver enhanced excellence exceeded the population of Cottage Grove and Junction City in teaching and research, new buildings and an increased combined. It was a difficult time and it could have been endowment. As university advances, so does Eugene.

Eugene Area Chamber of catastrophic were it not for the presence of the university. As they say, the best is yet to come. Commerce

Dave Hauser is the President and CEO of the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce – a position he has held since September of 1991.

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