Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce

11/02/2026

What does it really mean for a business to show up for its community?

After 90 years in business, Rexius is a familiar name across our region. Co-President Rusty Rexius wants us to look beyond the name to the people and the relationships that make a local business part of its community.

In his latest Member Voice, Rusty shares a lesson that gets to the heart of how businesses earn trust: it starts with showing up. Read Rusty’s story at the link in bio.

📷: City of Eugene Government

10/31/2026

🗳️ Just 3 days left to vote! As you review your ballot, two Chamber positions to keep in mind:

✅ The Chamber has endorsed Mike Clark for Eugene City Council Ward 5, citing his experience and record on economic development, public safety and fiscal responsibility.

❌The Chamber Board of Directors has also voted to oppose Measure 20-388, the Eugene Clean Energy Fund. The Chamber is not opposed to climate-focused investments or solutions, but has significant concerns about this measure’s potential costs, its impact on the local economy, and whether its structure provides enough accountability and measurable results.

Haven’t made your final decisions yet? Oregon Business & Industry has released Oregon Decides, a nonpartisan voter guide covering Oregon legislative races and candidate positions on issues including affordability, economic growth and quality of life. OBI’s Employer Toolkit also includes additional election resources and materials employers can share with their teams. Both are available at the link in bio.

10/31/2026

What a morning! 🎃👻

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the 2026 Joint Chamber Greeters Halloween Spooktacular "Monster Mash." From creative costumes and incredible table displays to fantastic prizes and plenty of connections, this year's event was one to remember.

A special thank you to our table sponsors, volunteers, and attendees for making this annual tradition such a success. Your generosity and Halloween spirit helped create a memorable morning for the business community.

Happy Halloween from the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce! 🎃

10/30/2026

What could one aging piece of equipment be costing your business? ⚡

When Sunriver Brewing Co.- Oakway Pub reviewed its operations through BRING's Rethink Business Certification, the team identified an outdated kitchen steam well as an opportunity to save energy and money. With grant support, they replaced the aging unit with a more efficient model—resulting in an estimated 4,921 kWh in annual energy savings and about $591 off their electricity costs each year.

It's one of several efforts that helped the pub earn Rethink Innovator, the highest level of BRING's Rethink Business Certification. Read the latest Open for Business spotlight to learn more about how Sunriver Brewing Company is rethinking sustainability through its everyday operations at the link in bio.

10/30/2026

The Chamber Board of Directors has also voted to oppose Measure 20-388, the Eugene Clean Energy Fund. The Chamber is not opposed to climate-focused investments or solutions, but has significant concerns about this measure’s potential costs, its impact on the local economy, and whether its structure provides enough accountability and measurable results.

There's a $40 million hidden sales tax on your November ballot. Measure 20-388 is written as a "fee" on large businesses, but they don't absorb new costs. They pass them on to you. Vote NO on 20-388. Learn more at StopTheHiddenTax.com

10/30/2026

Strong communities, like strong businesses, are built on solid foundations. And for more than 20 years, Ram Jack West has brought innovative foundation repair solutions to homes and businesses across the Pacific Northwest, growing from roots right here in Eugene.

At Economic Summit , presented by OCCU - Oregon Community Credit Union, we’re asking a similar question about our regional economy: What strengths can we build on to create more opportunity and growth here?

Thank you to Ram Jack West for supporting that work as our Gold Sponsor and investing in the future of our community. Join us November 4 to explore what we can build from here. Register at the link in bio.

10/29/2026

The Chamber has endorsed Mike Clark for Eugene City Council Ward 5, citing his experience and record on economic development, public safety and fiscal responsibility.

Ballots are out in Ward 5.

I’ve spent my time on the Council asking hard questions, watching how City Hall spends your money and standing up for the people who live here.

Now I’m asking for your vote. Please return your ballot by November 3 and vote to re-elect Mike Clark.

10/29/2026

The fastest, cheapest way to grow a regional economy isn’t recruiting a new company from out of state; it’s helping the businesses already here get stronger,” argues Dana Siebert in his latest Open for Business article. That’s why Onward has already conducted 80 Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) visits this year with 58 companies representing nearly 5,700 local jobs—including Bike Friday and BNF Kombucha and Jun—as part of the Elevate 28 strategy. Read why this work matters and learn more about the four industry clusters helping shape our region’s economic future at the link in bio.

10/29/2026

We're officially SOLD OUT! 🎉 More than 300 business, government, education, and community leaders will join us next week for the 2026 Economic Summit, presented by OCCU - Oregon Community Credit Union. Thank you to our sponsors and partners who help make this event a success. If you didn't grab a ticket, stay tuned for our event recap!

10/28/2026

Economic Summit is nearly sold out, but there are still a few seats set aside through Access Eugene. Thanks to our partners at Lookout Eugene-Springfield, we have four complimentary tickets available to individuals from historically underrepresented communities who would otherwise be unable to attend due to cost. Access Eugene helps ensure more people are part of the conversations that help shape our region's future.

Interested? Email McKenzie at [email protected] by Friday with "Access Eugene: Economic Summit" in the subject line.