Dear Members and Friends,
As the Executive Director of the Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce, I hope this email finds you well.
This month's newsletter is filled with information on upcoming events and opportunities to get involved with the Chamber. As always, our goal is to promote and support local businesses, and I am proud of the work we are doing to make Sweet Home a thriving hub for commerce and growth.
A couple things to add to your radar: this spring
Thank you for your continued support and engagement with the Chamber. I look forward to seeing you all at our upcoming events and working together to create a bright future for Sweet Home.
Kind Regards,
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Please welcome our latest members:
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Thank you to our 2023 Elite Partners! |
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79th Annual Chamber Awards |
When: 03/11/23 6:00pm
Where: 870 18th Ave -
Sweet Home Boys & Girls Club
"Don't be late for this very important date!"
Attention all Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce members! The 79th Annual Awards Banquet is just around the corner and we want you to join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our colleagues. The event will be held on March 11th at 6pm at the Sweet Home Boys & Girls Club.
Don't miss out on this special evening of recognition and fun!
We hope to see you there!
Tickets can be purchased HERE
There's still time to nominate your hardworking friend, colleague or family member HERE
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Why not start off 2023 by learning a new skill? LinkedIn Learning is an online learning system available from the Sweet Home Library for FREE!
LinkedIn Learning helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. You will have access to a video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts.
All you need is a Sweet Home Library card and your pin number!
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Sweet Home Street Flag Program |
For many years, the Sweet Home Veterans of Foreign Wars has provided street flags along Main and Long Streets on military and patriotic holidays. These flags are posted on designated days throughout the year to show our community's resolve to remember those who have served and sacrificed in our nation's military. The Sweet Home VFW is in need of donations to purchase and maintain the flags and the flag pole holes.
For information on donating contact Ryan or Carolyn at 541-367-4435 or
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Vietnam Veteran Pin Presentation |
Attention all US Military Veterans, or their surviving spouse, that served anytime between November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.
In 2012, the Congress, DOD, and the President signed off on the United States of America Commemoration: The Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin, which was minted to honor all that served our country, during this time period, at any posting, and recently a new pin was stamped to present to the surviving spouse of those veterans.
You, and the Community are invited to a presentation of these pins by the Sweet Home VFW POST 3437 and members of the Northwest Scots Guard, Who will be presenting these pins at the VFW post on February 18, 2023 at 1pm., to show our appreciation for your duty and sacrifice.
Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony.
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Sweet Home Community Foundation |
2023 GRANT CYCLE ~ IS OPEN!
The Sweet Home Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for its 2023 cycle beginning February 15. The goal of the foundation is to provide funding and support to worthwhile community projects in the Sweet Home area. Special consideration is placed on projects that can demonstrate lasting benefits to our community.
This year SHCF Community Grants will be available for up to $10,000 each.
Applications can be submitted online from our website from February 15 - March 15, 2023.
Grant applicants must be a 501(c)(3) or other qualified tax-exempt organization or the proposed project may be implemented in partnership or affiliation with such an organization.
Support for the Foundation is provided through the generosity of local individuals and the Alice Blaser and Tim and Jo Ann McQueary, Leave a Local Legacy endowments.
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Please come join LoanDepot! This class is designed for anyone. If you are a first-time homebuyer, current homeowner, or someone who is looking to purchase a home in the future, this class is for you. We look forward to seeing you there!
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USACE: Public Scoping Meetings |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) invites you to participate in public scoping meetings for the preparation of the Foster and Green Peter Lakes Master Plan and Integrated Environmental Assessment. The master plan is a strategic land use management document that guides the comprehensive management and development of all recreational, natural, and cultural resources throughout the life of the water resource project.
Sweet Home
Saturday, February 25, 2023, 10 a.m. - noon
Sweet Home Senior Center, 880 18th Ave, Sweet Home, OR 97386
Virtual
Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 1 - 3 p.m.
How to Submit Comments:
Written comments may be submitted during the public scoping meetings, or electronically submitted by:
For more information on master plans, please visit:
Please submit comments by March 24, 2023
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Waffle you waiting for?
Reserve your spot by Friday, March 3rd!
RSVP to Tina or Lisa at 541-405-5213 or at EventBrite: tinyurl.com/HabitatAskEvent
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If you would like to have your event listed on our community calendar or in the newsletter,
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