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Page 2Message from the Chair

Ambassador Ribbon CuttingPage 3

DSA Awards BanquetWomen in Business pictureYouth Leadership picture

Page 4Forum Speaker BioGreeters Schedule Emerging LeadersLeadership EdgeGolf Tournament

Page 5Reinvesting Members

Welcome New MembersMilestone Members

Page 6Pipeline Program

CTE Signing Day ScholarshipStudents of the Month

Page 7Chamber Members In the News

Golden TicketPage 8

Calendar of Events

April 2019

In This Issue:

Vol. 51, No. 4

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April Membership Forum Luncheon"What Is the Mid-Valley Intermodal Hub?"

Wednesday, April 24, 201911:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Linn County Expo Center3700 Knox Butte Road

(Register online or see enclosed registration)

Sponsored by:

Guest Speaker:

Greg SmithProject Manager

Gregory Smith & Company, LLC

A Special Thanks to Our Diamond Member:

Congratulations to the 2019 DSA Winners!

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From left to right:Large Business of the Year - Mennonite Village

Small Business of the Year - Parr LumberLegacy Award - Andy Olson

Distinguished Service - Jim MerrymanJim Linhart First Citizen - Chris Reese

Junior First Citizen - Eric Fedler

Platinum Sponsor: Gold Sponsors:Silver Sponsors:

Bronze Sponsors:Consumers Power

Edward Jones-James Brown

Mike's Heating & Air ConditioningOFD Foods, LLCRepublic Services

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James RamseyerConsumers Power, Inc.2018-2019 Board Chair

Message From The Chair

ABC House228 SW 5th Ave.

The Corvallis Clinic at North Albany633 NW North Albany Rd.

Albany Shao-Lin Kempo1045 SE Geary St. Suite 2

Dahled Up Construction1017 SE 1st Ave.

Quality Inn & Suites251 Airport Rd. SE

Ambassador

Thousands of people gathered on February 2 at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to watch a famous groundhog deliver his highly anticipated forecast. Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow around 7:30 AM and did not see his shadow, predicting an early spring for us all.

We all celebrated the fact that we were going to start seeing sunny warm days sooner this year and for me personally it was time to get the motorcycles ready to roll. As it turns out February was one of the coldest on record and on February 24th, Old Man Winter bared his teeth and dumped up to a foot of snow on the mid-Willamette valley floor. Talk about a letdown. I heard a rumor that Phil was arrested and is now on trial for fraud!

It made me curious so I did some investigating and found that Phil doesn’t have a very good track record even though he’s been in the business for 130 years.

I guess it’s a pretty tough job predicting a month and a half of weather in advance, but you’d think he’d have the hang of it by now. Based on the last decade, Phil has only been correct 40% of the time, worse than just flipping a coin. I must add that to Phil’s credit he’s probably as accurate as the human forecasters with a plethora of computing power trying to edge him out of a job.

That said, it is now April and we all hope to start seeing warmer days, back yard BBQ’s and good rounds of golf in our immediate future. For those of us who haven’t already, you better start wiping the dust off those Harleys, BMWs or whatever your ride of choice is!

Last month the chamber celebrated its 74th Distinguished Service Awards at the Linn County Expo Center. For those who weren’t able to make it, we had a great evening. Representative Andy Olson took home the 2019 Legacy Award. Jim Merryman won the Distinguished Service Award for a lifetime of service to the Albany community. Chris Reese won the Jim Linhart First Citizen Award. Eric Fedler won the Jr. First Citizen Award. Rosemarie Howard from SAHS won the Distinguished Student Award. Parr Lumber and the Mennonite Village won the Small and Large Business of the Year Awards. Thanks to all who attended the event and congratulations to all the very deserving winners!

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The March 6th Women in Business luncheon was sold out. Guest speaker, Andrea Beem of Keller Williams, the Beem team spoke on "The Leadership Mindset"

Platinum Sponsor: Gold Sponsors:Silver Sponsor:

Bronze Sponsors:Consumers Power

Edward Jones-James BrownMike's Heating & Air Conditioning

OFD Foods, LLCRepublic Services

Thank you to all the sponsors, Ambassadors, Board

Members and the Boys and Girls Club for making this a wonderful event. Thank you to Sarah Lafond Photography for taking photos and thank

you to all our guests who attended. To see more

pictures, go to www.facebook.com/AlbanyChamber.

Distinguished Service Awards

Youth Leadership students visited 4 non-profits to learn about the social services available in our area.

Women in Business Youth Leadership

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4th Family Tree Relief Nursery, 1305 Hill St.11th Albany Helping Hands, 619 SE 9th Ave.18th Margin Coffee, 206 SW 2nd Ave.25th All Star Labor & Staffing, 1120 Hill St. SETo host a Greeters, contact Firiel at fseverns@albanychamber.com or (541) 926-1517 for more information.

April Greeters Schedule

April 16th from 8:08-10:00 AM, Chamber office, 435 W. 1st Ave.Topic: Building an Engaging Workforce CultureFacilitated by: Linda Powell, Integrated HR Success

Only 25 spots available | Pre-registration required | $10 per Chamber member

April 3rd, from 11:30-1:00 PM, Holiday Inn Express"Creating an Environment of Wow Service"With Guest Speaker, Kristina Hubbard, Pacific Residential Mortgage

Learn how to create raving fans through excellent customer service.

Leadership Edge

Emerging Leaders

Friday, June 7th, Spring Hill Golf Course, 155 Country Club Lane NWNow accepting team registrations, and sponsorships. Contact Firiel for details.

2019 Albany Area ChamberAnnual Golf Tournament Presented by Coastal

The Albany Area Chamber Golf Tournament, presented by Coastal, is one of the community's most popular golf tournaments. This tournament offers a great time, plus a fantastic networking opportunity for businesses in the Albany Area. The Chamber's annual golf tournament hosts marketing and sales managers, Vice Presidents, CEOs, business owners and friends for a great day of golf at the Albany Golf & Event Center at Spring Hill Golf Club.

April Forum Speaker:Greg Smith

Sponsored by:

Greg Smith is a graduate of Eastern Oregon University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies and a Master’s in Business Administration. He is married to Sherri Smith and has 5 children and 1 grandchild.

Prior to owning his own business, Gregory Smith & Company, LLC, Greg Smith worked for the Port of Morrow as their Director of Finance. Morrow Development Corporation, began as a community investment of $50,000 and has now grown to a re-lending program that revolves over $6 million dollars. They also have millions of dollars in real estate development. Greg Smith and his team have managed this fund since inception.

At present, Greg is the Executive D i r e c t o r o f t h e C o l u m b i a Development Authority, which is responsible for converting over 19,000 acres of Army real estate into industrial and natural habitat use.

Since 2001, Gregor y Smith & Company, LLC has del ivered e c o n o m i c a n d c o m m u n i t y development services to multiple counties throughout the State of Oregon. In addition, Gregory Smith & Company, LLC provides small business advising to clients through their work with the Small Business Development Network.

In recent years, Greg has served as an economic development specialist for Amber Energy’s Morrow Pacific Project, Tidewater Barge Lines, Inc. and Lamb Weston, Inc.

These experiences, along with the collective skills of his staff, most recently qualified Gregory Smith & Company, LLC to manage the proposed intermodal center, as well as provide economic development specialties to the City of Millersburg.

Greg has the honor of representing over 64,000 citizens of District 57 in the Oregon House of Representatives. He is a natural leader among his caucus and has served in multiple chairmanships.

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Welcome, New Members!(02/16/19 - 03/15/19)

Bloxspace Creative Agency 1200 E Grant Ave., Suite E Lebanon www.bloxspace.co (541) 570-1550

Thank You, Reinvesting Members!(Paid 02/16/19 - 03/15/19)

Under new ownership! At Albany Lock and Key we strive to bring you the most prompt, professional and knowledgeable Locksmith services in the entire area. Established in 1972, Albany Lock and Key has been a beacon in the industry. Give us a call or stop in for all your Lock needs!

Creative Agency providing SEO, Print, Web Development, and other marketing services to our clients. We believe asking the right questions makes brands stronger. Our sense of curiosity brings brands to life strategically, creatively and digitially - we build brands.

Premiere Property Group is a full-service real estate brokerage offering residential, commercial and property management services. We sell over $2.5 Billion in real estate annually through more than 1100+ agents working out of 13 offices in Oregon and SW Washington. Premiere Property Group is the LARGEST locally-owned brokerage in the region and has received tremendous press coverage about its unprecedented growth and success.

Forster Locksmith Services, Inc.dba: Albany Lock and Key 217 Main St. SE (541) 926-3525http://www.alk.to

Premiere Property Group, LLC 1113 9th Ave SE (971) 707-4282www.premierepropertygroup.com

50 YearsNW Natural

45 YearsDavid B. Beckham, Attorney at Law

30 YearsOSU Extension Service (Linn County)

25 YearsAllen & Laporte General Contracting, Inc.

10 YearsCorvallis Knights

5 YearsTom Cutsforth

Milestone Members

Milestone

Members

Henry's Food Court 6435 Old Salem Rd. NE (541) 990-4891www.facebook.com/HenrysfoodcourtWelcome to Henry's Food Court! Millersburg's' own food court of trucks for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Henry's Food Court is a place for community and family to gather and eat delicious food or take to go and enjoy at home. Don't forget about our coffee stand! Henry's Food Court also has a covered, heated seating area for food customers.

Academy Mortgage 2017Allen & Laporte General Contracting, Inc. 1994Beckham, David B., Attorney at Law 1974Best Western PLUS Prairie Inn 2012Bonaventure of Albany 2015Budget Blinds 2006Coastal 1968Cook Family Farms, Inc. 2011Corvallis Knights 2009Dluehosh, Clay 2017E.A. Chambers Farms, Inc. 1976Eagle Home Mortgage 2018Eastside Christian Church 2018Five Star Security, LLC. 2010Gregory Home Team KW Mid-Willamette 2007Jordan Jewelers 1996Keller Williams Realty Mid-Willamette- Kruse 1993Knife River 1970Landmark Professional Mortgage 2015Lifetime Gutters 2016Lowes of Albany 2018Mid-Valley Direct Primary Care 2017New York Life 2018North Albany Supermarket 2018NW Natural 1969Oregon Web Press, Inc. 2008OSU Extension Service (Linn County) 1989PARR Lumber 2000Physiq Fitness 2018Plywood Solutions, Inc. 2012Quality Inn & Suites 2018Republic Services, Inc. 1968Rite Way Electric, Inc. 1987Rodeway Inn 2005Serenity Lane 1996Servpro of Linn & Benton County 2011Southpaws Perfect Pizza and Sports Pub 2016Spirit Espresso 2015Sure Clean NW 2012Suzanne Bodlovic State Farm 2016Target Distribution Center 1996The Cleaning Company 2018Tom Cutsforth 2014United Presbyterian Church 2001United Way of Linn County 1976Wheelhouse 2010Willamette Valley Vineyards 2013Xtreme Grafx 2007

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CTE Signing Day is May 1st

Patrick OtisSantiam Christian

Patrick SpenceWest Albany

Congratulations, Students of the Month!

Devanee PappasSouth Albany

For those students committing to and taking part in CTE Signing Day, there are scholarships available. For more information, visit LBCC’s website: www.linnbenton.edu/future-students/get-to-know-us/cte-signing-day.php or on Pipeline's website: www.pipelinetojobs.com/cte-scholarships-for-cte-signing-day/

The scholarship opportunities available are as follows:• 2019 Pipeline CTE Scholarship

• ATI Lebanon CTE Scholarship Application• ATI Central Linn or Sweet Home CTE Scholarship Application

• Linn County Workforce Training Application

Please mail or deliver completed applications to Albany Chamber of Commerce 435 W. First Ave. / P.O. Box 548 Albany, OR 97321-0161. You can also scan and email to info@pipelinetojobs.com.

CTE Signing Day is May 1st! Applications for scholarships need to be in by April 15th. Students must attend CTE Signing Day to be eligible for a scholarship.

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Chamber Members in the News

Walt Pebley, Vice President of Technical Innovation at OFD Foods in Albany, was inducted into Oregon State University’s Academy of Distinguished Engineers on February 21 at a ceremony in Portland. This award goes to those “who have made sus t a ine d and d i s t inguishe d contributions to the profession, the field, the university, or society at large.”

Pebley, a 1984 OSU graduate in Agricultural Engineering, has been employed by OFD since 1982, holding several managerial positions before being appointed vice president in 2002.

He directed OFD’s investigation team into applying freeze-drying technology into other potential industries and has been instrumental in expanding the company’s non-food research, freeze drying, and processing capabilities.

OFD's VP INDUCTED INTO OSU's ACADEMY OF DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERS

HAYDEN HOMES NAMED THE #1 BEST PLACE TO WORK IN OREGON

Hayden Homes earns top honor in Oregon Business “100 Best Companies to Work For”

H a y d e n H o m e s w a s honored with first place in t h e l a r g e c o mp a n i e s

category for Oregon Business Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” The 100 Best list recognizes companies for excellence in benefits and compensation, work environment, decision-making and trust, performance management, and career development and learning.

“It is humbling and inspiring to be recognized as the Best Company to Work For by our employees and Oregon Business,” said Steve Klingman, President of Hayden Homes. “We earned the number one spot on this list because of our team members who bring the Hayden Homes’ culture to life and are dedicated to making our world a better place to live.”

Golden TickeT

Personal BackGround: I was born in California but grew up in Silverton, Oregon and graduated from high school in 2002. After high school I attended Oregon State University for 2 years, got married and had our first child, Peyten. I then left OSU, welcomed another child into the world, and worked full-time for 5 years before returning to OSU through their online degree eCampus program, all while being a stay-at-home dad. I cherish that time with my children and have no hesitation in saying I was a “non-traditional” student, receiving 2 Bachelor’s degrees, in Political Science and in Liberal Studies.

My family and I live in a historic home in downtown Albany. We love our big historic home, I continually find new projects and things to change/update. My wonderful wife Stephanie has found her calling as the Shelter Manager at SafeHaven Humane Society, my daughter Peyten is in 7 th grade at North Albany Middle School, and my son, Jake, is in 5 th grade at North Albany Elementary. We enjoy exploring, traveling, hiking, biking, and camping.

Business MarkeTinG niche: One of the greatest strengths we have at No Dinx is just how much we can accomplish. Every day is unique and sees new and different projects. We have the experience, knowledge, and resources to make great work happen quickly with a design-above-all-else approach. I rely a lot on the great team we have here to make vision become reality. What I most enjoy is seeing the finished product and what it means to my clients to deliver great product unique and tailored just for them.

BiGGesT issue FacinG alBany: There are many issues facing Albany, but a vastly greater number that truly make Albany a great place. Through my volunteer work I choose to focus on the positive, which then overshadows the negative. Anyone can get involved and make a difference in this community!

chaMBer and/or coMMuniTy involveMenT: I’m actively involved in the community, serving as a Board Member of the Albany Visitors Association and the Enliven Foundation, as well as being a committee member for the Albany Public School Foundations’ iCelebrate Gala Dinner/Auction and Albany Downtown Association events.

naMe: Trent Lesire TiTle: Sales Manager Business: No Dinx

(Selected at the monthly membership forum)

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8:15 AM Greeters Albany Helping Hands

619 SE 9th Ave.

8:15 AM GreetersMargin Coffee

206 SW 2nd Ave.

Leadership Albany

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Calendar of EventsApril 2019

Board OfficersChair, James Ramseyer, Consumers Power, Inc. Chair-Elect, Kristal Dufour, AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home Sr. Vice Chair, Jon Kloor, NW Natural Gas CompanyVice Chair, Stephanie O’Connor, ATITreasurer, Loren Roth, Citizens BankImmediate Past Chair, Scott Pierson, Wood Castle Furniture

Board MembersBruce Allen, Willamette Water Technology, Inc.James Brown, Edward JonesSue Creel, First American TitleBrian Dietrich, Parr LumberKevin Gray, Gray Farms, Inc.John Kollaer, Mennonite VillageKevin Konzelman, Stutzman Services, IncKevin Manske, Cadwell Realty GroupHeather McGowan, Boldt, Carlisle, & Smith, LLCLori McKinnon, CoastalJim Merryman, OFD Foods, LLCJohn Pascone, Linn Economic Development GroupCordell Post, Post Law FirmChris Reece, SouthPaws Pizza & Sports PubMike Sykes, Mike’s Heating & Air ConditioningDavid Triebes, Samaritan Albany General Hospital

Ex-Officio Board MembersTim Mills, Greater Albany Public SchoolsGreg Hamann, Linn Benton Community College

Committee ChairAmbassadors Chair: Liz Tilson Ramariz, AMOR Events Ag Appreciation Breakfast: Janet Steele, Albany Area ChamberAlbany Business Extravaganza: Chrystal Hart-Meeker, Tin Roof Boutique & Arthur Meeker, Xtreme GrafxGolf Tournament: Dick Perdue, RetiredEmerging Leaders: Katie Enright, Farmers Insurance CompanyFinance: Loren Roth, Citizens BankGovernmental Affairs: James Ramseyer, Consumers PowerGreeters Co-Chairs: Trish Irwin, Caliber Home Loans; Kimberly Montgomery, YMCA; Mr. G Nassar, Farmers Insurance, Brian Oare, Oare & Associates and Sarah Steen, AmerititleYouth Job Fair: Firiel Severns, Albany Area Chamber of Commerce

Chamber StaffJanet Steele, Presidentjsteele@albanychamber.com

Kim Burbach, Office Managerkburbach@albanychamber.com

Kathleen Magnuson,Workforce Development Specialistkmagnuson@albanychamber.com

Bobby Samai, Director of Membership & Marketingbsamai@albanychamber.com

Firiel Severns, Program & Event Managerfseverns@albanychamber.com

Chris Singer. Workforce Development Specialistcsinger@albanychamber.com

Albany Area Chamber of Commerce2018-2019 Officers and Directors

“Your Business and Community Advocate”

8:15 AM GreetersAll Star Labor &

Staffing1120 Hill St. SE

7:00 AMGovernmental

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3:30 PMExecutive Committee

8:15 AM GreetersFamily Tree

Relief Nursery1305 Hill St. SE

11:30 AMMembership Forumat Linn County Expo

8:08-10:00 AM Leadership Edge

at Chamber Office

7:00 AMGovernmental

Affairs

12:00 NoonGolf CommitteeChamber Office

11:30 AMEmerging Leaders

at Holiday Inn105 Opal Ct. NE

Board Retreat

Office Closed