The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday Business Connection (WBC) Forum is held at 11:30 a.m., East Salmon Room, Ko Kwel Resort, North Bend.

Congressional Candidates Val Hoyle and Monique DeSpain to Appear at Bay Area Chamber Forum

BACC release - COOS BAY, Ore. — The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Congressional Candidate Forum featuring Congresswoman Val Hoyle and Colonel Monique DeSpain on Wednesday, October 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at KoKwel Casino Resort in Coos Bay. The forum will take place during the Chamber’s weekly Wednesday Business Connection (WBC) Luncheon and will be hosted by the Chamber’s Legislative Action Team, with Team Chair Ron Kutch serving as moderator. The forum will give members of the local business community an opportunity to hear directly from both candidates as they respond to questions developed by the Chamber’s Legislative Action Team. The questions will focus on issues important to local businesses, employers and the economy of the South Coast. “Having the candidates come to our business community and participate in this forum is an important part of our role as a Chamber,” said Rosey, Executive Director of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. “Our Legislative Action Team has taken the time to develop thoughtful questions focused on the issues that matter to our members and our local economy. We want our members to have the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates on issues affecting businesses in our community. Bringing that conversation here, before the election, is one of the ways we can help our members be informed and engaged in the civic process.” The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce represents more than 460 businesses in Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston and has eight active committees working on issues and initiatives important to the local business community and the region. Media are invited to attend the forum and are encouraged to cover the event, capture video and conduct interviews with candidates and attendees, as appropriate. The WBC Luncheon is held each Wednesday from September through May and brings together local business owners, community leaders and professionals for networking, information and discussion.