As we move into November, your Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is filled with gratitude and forward momentum! Our Wednesday Business Connection (WBC) Luncheons in the upcoming month of November are proudly sponsored by Oregon Curb Appeal, and we invite you to join us each week for great food, networking, and valuable local updates.

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events:

Nov 5 - Ivy Drip Lounge Ribbon Cutting,  4pm, 126 E Market, Coos Bay

Nov 5 - WBC Luncheon, KoKwel Casino, 11:30am-1pm: “Building your Brand & Identity” ,Tanya Rasley, Entrepreneurship Program Manager, SCDC

Nov 7 - Inland Point Ribbon Cutting - 30 Year Anniversary, 10:30am, 2290 Inland Drive, North Bend

Nov 12 - WBC Luncheon,  KoKwel Casino, 11:30am-1pm: 10 Minute spotlight South Coast Hospice & Program by Salvation Army Kettlebell Program    

Nov 14 - The Cookie Barn Ribbon Cutting, 12:15pm, 194 E Market St, Coos Bay.

Nov 19 - WBC Luncheon, KoKwel Casino, 11:30am-1pm: Rotary Park Project Update by Samantha Oswald, National Real Estate.

We’re also preparing for the 2026 Community Profile and Directory—our signature publication highlighting the businesses, resources, and spirit that make Oregon’s Bay Area thrive. This book will be distributed in 5,000 copies starting in February, so now is the time to make sure your business information is up to date and to reserve your advertising space in this high-visibility publication!

As the holidays approach, let’s carry a renewed sense of hope and unity. Our region—like much of Oregon—is facing challenges, but our strength lies in how we come together to find solutions. Politics and opinions may differ, yet our shared commitment to our businesses and our community keeps us resilient and moving forward.

Because…Our Business is Helping Your Business! Don’t forget to like us on FB and Heart our page on the Community Plus App.

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