Klamath County Chamber supports responsible choice and calls for official support of a business's choice

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Klamath County Chamber supports responsible choice and calls for official support of a business's choice

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath County Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee voted unanimously in support of a group of local business owners that have made the tough decision to save their businesses, their livelihoods, and the jobs of their employees by reopening, as long as they follow Center for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 guidelines to keep their customers and their employees safe.

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Christmas Crawl illuminates the holiday spirit in Klamath Falls

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Christmas Crawl illuminates the holiday spirit in Klamath Falls

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Throughout town, homes and businesses are decorated in the grand spirit of the holidays with bright and shiny lights, beautiful displays, and even some locations choreographed to music. The Klamath County Chamber of Commerce awestruck by the beauty of the displays organized last night’s Dutch Christmas Crawl to kick off the Let it Glow, Holiday Lighting Competition.

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Chamber congratulates school districts on reopening schools

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Chamber congratulates school districts on reopening schools

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath County Chamber of Commerce congratulates both the Klamath County School District, Klamath Falls City Schools, and their respective boards on their efforts to reopen schools. The Chamber board appreciates the work and advocacy the district and many parents have put into making this happen.

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Electric vehicle fast-charging stations arrive downtown

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Electric vehicle fast-charging stations arrive downtown

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Oregon has big plans for electric vehicles. The state’s goal is to have 50,000 EVs on Oregon’s highways and byways by the end of 2020. Pacific Power and the City of Klamath Falls have teamed up to ensure electric vehicle drivers have another fast, convenient place to power up during journeys along the eastern slope of Oregon’s Cascade Range.

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Klamath County and City of Klamath Falls team up to help local restaurants

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Klamath County and City of Klamath Falls team up to help local restaurants

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - This week, both Klamath County and the City of Klamath Falls voted to donate $25,000 each to bolster the local restaurant industry while also paying it forward to nonprofits in town that help feed people in need such as the Klamath Food Bank.

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Heather Tramp graduates from US Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program

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Heather Tramp graduates from US Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced Heather Tramp, Executive Director of the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce graduated from its premier business leadership program. The inaugural Business Leads Fellowship Program trained and equipped leaders from state and local chambers of commerce with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build their capacity to address the most pressing education and workforce challenges.

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Heather Tramp selected for US Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship program

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Heather Tramp selected for US Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship program

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced Heather Tramp, Executive Director of the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce was selected to participate in the third cohort of its premiere business leadership program.

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Recap, Klamath Day at the Capital [VIDEO]

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Recap, Klamath Day at the Capital [VIDEO]

Last week, the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce held its 3rd annual Klamath Day at the Capitol, an important day of advocacy for the Klamath Basin. The delegation met with over 40 Senators and Representatives as well as 4 different agencies to address opportunities and concerns of the local community. 

“This helps give the Klamath business community a voice with our elected officials,” said Heather Tramp, the Chamber’s Executive Director, “I believe it’s one of the most important things we can do for our membership – represent business interest and advocate for opportunity and solutions.”

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Hundreds Attend Hearing on Jordan Cove Pipeline

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Hundreds Attend Hearing on Jordan Cove Pipeline

Over 300 people attended a standing room only hearing on the Jordan Cove Energy Project at Klamath Community College Monday night. For two and a half hours, supporters and opponents of the project were able to voice opinions. The hearing was held as an opportunity for the public to specifically voice opinions on the removal-fill permit application. A process required by the State of Oregon for the proposed Jordan Cove Energy Project.

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Where Have All the Young People Gone?

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Where Have All the Young People Gone?

At this year’s Rural Business and Innovation Summit, Don Macke with the National Center for Rural Entrepreneurship will address how rural communities can grow a stronger economy and community (and keep/attract young people) through entrepreneurship.  The Rural Business and Innovation Summit will be held September 13th at Klamath Community College in Klamath Falls and is the premiere conference for rural business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.

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