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A major factor in building a community is the emphsis on quality schools and education.
Pear Blossom Parade, Medford. Photo credit: Sherri R. Camp / Shutterstock.com
Marketing efforts attract headline acts like Chris Isaak to the area. Turning a functional item into a piece of art, like The Hot Air Balloon Rally in Medford
Britt Festival, Jacksonville this bike rack in Downtown Grants Pass, shows brings in valuable tourist dollars,
community pride. which are vital for so many local
Photo credit: Sherri R. Camp / Shutterstock.com businesses.
Smith, vice president of marketing and sales for The Chamber of “I’ve got a great job,” sums up Jenkins. “It is such an honor to showcase
Medford/Jackson County. And, she points out, “there is something for our valley.”
every season here.” From the blossoming wine industry to the easily
accessed natural resources, there are reasons for people to come and Ashland Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Bureau
enjoy Southern Oregon year round.
“Tourism is the front door to our economy in Ashland,” points out 110 E. Main St., Ashland
Cato. But it doesn’t stop there. “We are one of the gateways to our 541-482-3486
entire region and the state as a whole. We give a lot of time to fos- www.ashlandchamber.com
ter relationships with other organizations, and take pride in those
connections.” Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce
“Chambers of Commerce were created for that sole purpose,” confirms
Martin. “We dedicate ourselves to promoting, advocating for and sup- 1995 NW Vine St., Grants Pass
porting the community.” Whether it’s in boutique shopping, fine din- 541-476-7717
ing, handcrafted beers or sausages, Martin is confident in the ability of www.grantspasschamber.org
the region’s communities to provide an experience for everyone.
“We really are a portal to the community,” says Smith. “We are the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
facilitator that brings people together to make great things happen.”
“My job is different every single day,” says Jenkins. “It’s the people we 185 N. Oregon St., Jacksonville
have, and the variety of things we can go and do. There’s never a dull 541-899-8118
moment.” www.jacksonvilleoregon.org
The Chamber of Medford/Jackson County
101 E. 8th St., Medford
541-779-4847
www.medfordchamber.com
Travel Medford Visitor Information Center
1314 Center Dr., Medford
541-776-4021
www.travelmedford.org
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Pear Blossom Parade, Medford. Photo credit: Sherri R. Camp / Shutterstock.com
Marketing efforts attract headline acts like Chris Isaak to the area. Turning a functional item into a piece of art, like The Hot Air Balloon Rally in Medford
Britt Festival, Jacksonville this bike rack in Downtown Grants Pass, shows brings in valuable tourist dollars,
community pride. which are vital for so many local
Photo credit: Sherri R. Camp / Shutterstock.com businesses.
Smith, vice president of marketing and sales for The Chamber of “I’ve got a great job,” sums up Jenkins. “It is such an honor to showcase
Medford/Jackson County. And, she points out, “there is something for our valley.”
every season here.” From the blossoming wine industry to the easily
accessed natural resources, there are reasons for people to come and Ashland Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Bureau
enjoy Southern Oregon year round.
“Tourism is the front door to our economy in Ashland,” points out 110 E. Main St., Ashland
Cato. But it doesn’t stop there. “We are one of the gateways to our 541-482-3486
entire region and the state as a whole. We give a lot of time to fos- www.ashlandchamber.com
ter relationships with other organizations, and take pride in those
connections.” Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce
“Chambers of Commerce were created for that sole purpose,” confirms
Martin. “We dedicate ourselves to promoting, advocating for and sup- 1995 NW Vine St., Grants Pass
porting the community.” Whether it’s in boutique shopping, fine din- 541-476-7717
ing, handcrafted beers or sausages, Martin is confident in the ability of www.grantspasschamber.org
the region’s communities to provide an experience for everyone.
“We really are a portal to the community,” says Smith. “We are the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
facilitator that brings people together to make great things happen.”
“My job is different every single day,” says Jenkins. “It’s the people we 185 N. Oregon St., Jacksonville
have, and the variety of things we can go and do. There’s never a dull 541-899-8118
moment.” www.jacksonvilleoregon.org
The Chamber of Medford/Jackson County
101 E. 8th St., Medford
541-779-4847
www.medfordchamber.com
Travel Medford Visitor Information Center
1314 Center Dr., Medford
541-776-4021
www.travelmedford.org
46 southernoregonmagazine.com • winter 2015
