About The Chamber

OUR MISSION

Catalyst. Convener. Champion.

At The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County, living locally is more than just a lifestyle choice — it’s a mantra. The Chamber’s mission is, "Helping Business Succeed," and its purpose is to both inspire and develop growth in the economy of Medford and Jackson County. The Chamber seeks to be the catalyst for business growth, a convener of community and business leaders, and champion of the region it calls home.

In an effort to help business succeed, The Chamber is committed to four strategic objectives:

PROMOTE.
Encourage visitors to stay in Medford by promoting Medford as the Heart of the Rogue via our umbrella organization, Travel Medford.

CREATE.
Work with governmental agency partners to develop processes of cooperation between agencies and the business community to foster a positive and responsible climate for economic development.

CONNECT.
Provide networking opportunities to members for their improved visibility, involvement and representation in the community.
The Chamber employs a team of ambassadors who represent The Chamber and your business at various events, including ribbon cuttings and open houses.

REPRESENT.
Represent business issues through lobbying. This includes our 30-member Legislative Action Team (LAT), ChamberPAC (Political Action Committee), Chamber Day at the Capital and more. We have a full-time lobbyist tracking 4,000 - 6,000 bills that take place over the course of a legislative session. Additionally, The Chamber conducts a monthly video conference with the Southern Oregon legislative delegation, at Legislative Hotline, where your business can leverage the relationships built and maintained by The Chamber to gain access to your state legislative delegation.

MEET THE TEAM

Eli Matthews, IOM
President & CEO
541.608.8516

Kira Zavala
Director of Business Development & Partnerships
541.608.8522

Cathy Watt
Office Administrator
541.608.8515

Shelly Wager
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
Director of First Impressions - Travel Medford
541.608.8526

Emily Hunter
Vice President of Communications & Programs
541.608.8534

OUR TRAVEL MEDFORD TEAM

To best promote our local community and drive our local economy we house our umbrella organization, Travel Medford. Their organizational mission is to increase hotel occupancy, enhance the visitor experience and educate locals and tourists alike on regional amenities.