Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

Develop, Promote and Connect your Business

Welcome to the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce – where our business is helping your business! As the leading voice for businesses in Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston, we provide networking opportunities, marketing exposure, business advocacy, and community engagement programs designed to help you thrive. Chamber membership connects you with potential clients and partners through weekly luncheons, after-hours events, and major gatherings. Gain visibility through our online directory, social media promotions, and sponsorship opportunities while accessing resources that save you time and money. We advocate for policies that support local businesses and drive economic growth. Plus, with initiatives like Shop Local, Chamber Coins, and Business Development programs, you’ll be part of a movement that strengthens our community. Join today and see how we can help your business grow!

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Taking Care of Business Bowling Tournament

Community Doesn’t Run on Luck. It Runs on Businesses That Show Up.

A massive thank you to our sponsors, teams, and community members who joined us at North Bend Lanes for this year’s Taking Care of Business Bowling Tournament! These businesses don’t just put their names on an event—they invest in the people, connections, and opportunities that keep our Bay Area moving forward.

Relive the energy, strikes, and community spirit—click below to view and download the official event photo gallery!

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A city update, new connections, and a taco bar—there’s plenty to look forward to at this week’s Wednesday Business Connection!

Join us as the Coos Bay City Council shares a City Update. Enjoy lunch, meet local business and community members, and take part in our around-the-room open mic—your chance to introduce yourself and share business news, upcoming events, or announcements. Plus, prizes!

Everyone is welcome—Chamber members and non-members alike! Bring a friend or colleague and join the conversation.

Wednesday, October 28
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m
Ko-Kwel Casino Resort

Lunch: $15 for members | $20 for non-members

On the menu: Southwest Salad, Taco Bar, Small Dessert or Cookie, and Assorted Beverages.

Thank you to Banner Bank for sponsoring this week’s WBC!

📅 Wednesday, October 28th

⏰ 11:30 AM–1:00 PM

📍 Ko-Kwel Casino Resort

✨ New This Year: WBC Lunches Are Just $15 for Chamber Members!

We all know everything costs more these days, and we want Wednesday Business Connection to remain an affordable, valuable opportunity for our business community to connect. That’s why we’re keeping lunch at just $15 per person for our members ($20 for non-members)!

🥗 What’s for Lunch?

✓ Southwest Salad

✓ Assorted Beverages

✓ Taco Bar

✓Gratuity Included

✓ Small Dessert or Cookie

✓$15 for Chamber Members/$20 for non-members.

📲 Stay Connected with WBC

Mark “Going” to receive weekly speakers, lunch menus, updates, and everything coming up at WBC.

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$15 lunch for Chamber Members. Great connections. Important conversations. We’ll see you Wednesday! 🙌

Explore Our Business Community

Discover local businesses across our region with this interactive map. From the bayfront to the coast and beyond, find services, shops, and opportunities in every community we serve.

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Find businesses across Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston, Bandon, Coquille, Lakeside, Myrtle Point, Powers, Reedsport, and Winchester Bay.

Explore Our Chamber of Commerce Members Directory
Discover local businesses, connect with trusted members, and support your community.

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Leadership Coos 2027/28 – JOIN THE WAITLIST!

Be Part of the 37th Class of Leadership Coos

Leadership Coos develops strong community leaders through immersive monthly sessions, engaging guest speakers, and behind-the-scenes tours throughout Coos County.

Participants gain a well-rounded understanding of how our community functions—from government and business to health care, education, natural resources, and more.

The 2027–2028 program will meet one full day each month, September through May. Class size is limited, with no more than two participants per organization. Participation is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

📩 Interested in joining the 2027–2028 class?
Email info@oregonsbayarea.org to join our waitlist and be among the first to receive program dates, tuition information, and an application when enrollment opens.

JOIN THE LEADERSHIP COOS WAITLIST

Chamber Coins!!!

HOW TO USE

Did you receive a Chamber Coin from the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce?
Lucky You!

Chamber Coins can be exchanged for prizes at participating Chamber Member Businesses.

Search:

CHAMBERCOINS in the CommunityPlus App to find a list of Participating Members, select any one and go Redeem your Prize!

Enjoy!!!

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22 October 2026

The Chamber Minute 10/26/26

Connecting Business and Education for a Stronger Workforce In for another Chamber Minute is Rosey. This week, the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing industry leaders and educators together for our CTE Dinner on October 28th, focused on building connections and strengthening the future workforce. 🤝🎓 We’re starting with six key sectors: Health Sciences, Construction and Skilled Trades, Manufacturing, Business and Entrepreneurship, Culinary Arts and Hospitality, and Agriculture and Natural Resources. In partnership with Recruit Hippo, Southwestern Oregon Community College, and South Coast ESD, we’re creating opportunities for educators and industry leaders to share ideas, connect resources, and explore how we can better prepare our students for tomorrow’s jobs. Because a stronger workforce doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when business and education work together. Workforce continues to be a top priority for our Chamber members, and we’re committed to helping our businesses find solutions in the areas that matter most. Because when we invest in our workforce, we invest in the future of our entire community. And as always, our business is helping your business!

22 October 2026

Strikes, Smiles & Community Spirit: 2026 Bowling Tournament Gallery

6 October 2026

The Chamber Minute 10/06/26

Childcare and Our Workforce In for another Chamber Minute, is Rosey. We talk a lot about workforce — finding good employees, keeping good employees, and helping our local businesses grow. But there is another piece of the workforce conversation that sometimes gets overlooked: childcare. For many working parents, finding childcare isn’t simply a matter of convenience. It can determine whether they can work at all. According to the Oregon Child Care Research Partnership at Oregon State University, Coos County has 7,248 children under the age of 13, but only 1,082 childcare slots in centers and family childcare homes. That means only 15% of children under 13 have access to visible childcare. And then there is the cost. The same 2024 Coos County profile reports that the median annual price of toddler care at a childcare center is $15,120 — enough to consume 54% of a minimum-wage worker’s annual earnings. Those numbers tell us something important: childcare is not just a family issue. It is a workforce issue. When a parent can’t find care, can’t afford care, or can’t find care that fits their work schedule, businesses can lose employees, lose hours of productivity, or lose potential employees who simply can’t […]

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