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Your Business & Community AdvocateCHAMBER NETWORK
ALBANY AREA
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Message from the Chair
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Golden Ticket
Greeters Schedule
Business After Hours
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Forum Speaker
Milestone Members
Runaway Pumpkin
Youth Leadership
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Chamber Members In the News
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Thank You Reinvesting Members
Welcome New Members!
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Albany Business Extravaganza 2017
Students of the Month
October 2017
In This Issue:
Vol 49, No. 10October Membership Forum Luncheon
Guest Speaker:Rob Bovett
Association of Oregon Counties
11:30 AM - 1:00 PMWednesday, October 25th
Linn County Fair & Expo Center
“Marijuana Impacts and LawsSponsored by:
See enclosed registration form for details.
Operation Thank YouKeep your eyes out for your 2017-2018 PowerBook!
The PowerBook lists businesses by category and alphabetically, making it easy to choose a Chamber Member FIRST when looking to conduct business. Shop Local!
What are “E” Scores you might ask?.... Employability Scores, otherwise known as EScore, is a measurement tool being used at South Albany, Lebanon, Scio, Central Linn and Sweet Home High Schools, that clearly communicates a student’s history and habits regarding attendance, being punctual and the ability to work well with others while completing assigned tasks. Once per semester, teachers award all students an individual score (5 to 1), (5 indicating a high score), on attendance, soft skills and punctuality. Employers are encouraged to request EScores reports as an accompaniment to an employment application, which will help the employer determine that the student has exhibited positive work habits while in high school. Please contact Josefine or Kathleen at (541) 926-1517 to be added to the list of employers who are currently embedding EScores into their hiring processes so that we can share this with students seeking employment.
Attention Employers:Are you hiring student employees? Use EScores when you screen applicants. These scores rate soft skills, attendance and punctuality to help you get the help you need.
Sponsored by:
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Scott PiersonWood Castle Furniture2017-2018 Board Chair
A Special Thanks to Our Diamond & Platinum Members!
Scott PiersonWood Castle Furniture2017-2018 Board Chair
Buy Local – Buy in PersonWe have all observed the power of the internet for buying and selling products. Ebay and Amazon continue to change the world of commerce and the landscape of our local malls. The attraction of unlimited selections, global inventories, competitive pricing, and sometimes free and immediate shipping have driven many businesses to drastically change their business models. Credit cards, Paypal and Bitcoin have transferred billions of dollars to every corner of the Earth. I often wonder if people really understand the potential negative impact that their internet purchase decisions could have on our local businesses and local economy.
Buying local and in person keeps the money in our community. For many, Wood Castle is just like your business. We are a value add manufacturer that takes local employees (craftsman) to convert local natural resources (woods) into phenomenal traded sector products (furniture). Many years ago, we changed our purchase decisions to support local businesses. We decided that we were willing to forgo “low price leader” campaigns and possibly pay slightly more for a product to keep the money in our community. Reasonable prices and reasonable margins means the company is there to support you in the future and you don’t have to start a new relationship over from scratch. For us, it wasn’t enough to just buy from Oregon or the Willamette Valley, we moved a lot of our purchases to Albany area based businesses.
Buying local and in person supports the families you see at Little League games, in church on Sunday and in line at the grocery store. We are not just producers and consumers. We are all in the relationship business. The relationships we all maintain with our vendors and customers has to count for something. We’ve all seen the aggressive marketing campaigns that “buy” your business with introductory low prices and then gradually inch them up to a higher price than you paid before. Usually, poor customer support accompanies that low price. We’ve also seen purchasers that only want the lowest price, and in some cases, are incentivized for negotiating the absolute lowest price. That style of purchasing changes with every purchase and is always looking for the next great deal. That model works great for the internet. It’s probably not the model each of us look for within each of our businesses. Buying local puts value in the person, and people, behind the sale.
Buying local and in person supports the local store of the corporate chain. I have a remote national account manager for a large retail chain store which has a local store in the Albany / Corvallis area. He calls me regularly with special offers and discounts that include next day shipping at no cost. He encourages me to order over the internet through their web site and I’ll receive the same account benefits I receive locally. My response is always the same. Thank you for the offer, but, I’ll be purchasing from the local store, that honors internet corporate pricing. If the product is not in stock, I’ll order from the in-store terminal which gives the credit to the local store. Many corporate models provide for internet sales with local pickup that actually negatively impacts the local store inventory and margin. I have known of stores that have closed because the internet purchase / in-store pickups were so significant that the store was no longer viable as a community retail operation. I will always choose to buy local and in person. If needed, I will order from their kiosk.
Buying local and in person makes us better people and better businesses. We all have the power to impact each person we meet in a positive and meaningful way. I love talking to our customers, partners and community members. Not only do I feel better when I have an opportunity to see them but I also have a chance to hear and learn from their experiences. How is the market treating them, what do they see coming in the next few months, and is there anything we could do to be a better partner are just a couple of my open ended questions. Sure an email or internet sale is great for the bottom line. But, we miss out on the personal contact and the opportunity to be a better person and a better business.
Buying local and in person stimulates a healthy community. There’s a reason we have all chosen to live in the Albany Area and its not the fast paced life of the large metropolitan areas. We all have placed a higher value on the balance of our work life with our family and community lives. Buying local stimulates all of the businesses around us. A healthy business environment supports a healthy community creating opportunities for healthy families. They are all tied together and without balance, something will inevitably fail.
Name: Keith Halladay Title: General Manager Business: Anytime Fitness
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5th - Home Bridge Financial: 222 W. 1st Ave.12th - YMCA: 3201 Pacific Blvd. SW
19th - Peace Mentors: at Sizzler 2148 Santiam Hwy26th –Waverly Place Assisted Living: 2853 Salem Ave. SE Albany
Want to bring 40-60 people into your business with little cost and promote your visibility among Albany Chamber members? Host a greeters! Contact Firiel Severns for more information and to reserve your date. You may contact Firiel Severns at (541) 926-1517 or [email protected].
October Greeters Schedule
October 17th, 2017: TnT Builders
November 28th, 2017: Boys & Girls Club
January 16th, 2018: Bonaventure of Albany
February 20th, 2018: Waverly Place
March 20th, 2018: Fitzpatrick Painting
April 17th, 2018: SnoTemp Cold Storage
May 15th, 2018: America's Mattress
June 19th, 2018: Available - call to book
Business After Hours 2017-2018 Schedule
(Selected at Monthly Membership Forum)
Business After HoursTuesday, October 17th 5:00 - 6:30
620 Queen Ave. SW, AlbanySee enclosed registration form.
for hosting SeptemberBusiness After Hours
Thank you
Personal Background: My wife Alicia and I have lived in Albany for the past 11 years. We have 3 daughters ages 12, 8, and 5 and a black rabbit named Vader. I have served as the general manager of Anytime Fitness for 7 years. I graduated from OSU with a degree in public health. My family and I are members of the LDS Church and we volunteer for Operation Underground Railroad, an organization that rescues children from sex slavery. We spend a lot of time with our girls – watching them play soccer, visiting the coast, enjoying movies together and eating too much good food at restaurants.
Business Marketing Niche: Our staff genuinely cares for the well being of each of our members. We know that effective exercise and proper nutrition can create healthier and happier people. Everything we offer aligns with our goal of helping the citizens of Albany get to a healthier place.
Biggest Issue Facing Albany: Overall, I think Albany is a great place to live. I can’t think of any one thing specific to Albany. However, I would say our biggest issue would be anything that contributes to the breakdown of families.
Chamber Involvement: We attend as many Greeters and Forum luncheons as possible and each year we have a booth at the Business Extravaganza.
5 YearsNW Investment Management
15 YearsOR Cascade West COG
30 YearsMennonite Village
Salvation Army40 Years
Gordon Vogt & Associates
Rob Bovett currently serves as Legal Counsel for the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC), where he primarily works on policy matters relating to governance, elections, ocean issues, and drugs. He previously served as the elected District Attorney (2009-2014) and appointed Assistant County Counsel (1992-2009) for Lincoln County, Oregon. He is the author of many of Oregon’s drug laws, including those relating to meth lab control.
Mr. Bovett created numerous state and local initiatives that provide science-based solutions to problems caused by substance abuse, such as HOPE and other diversionary programs. He has authored many opinion pieces on drug policy, including those published by The Oregonian and The New York Times, has provided over 500 presentations regarding drug policy, and has appeared on numerous programs, such as Good Morning America, National Public Radio, and PBS NewsHour and FRONTLINE.
October Membership Forum Luncheon
Speaker: Rob Bovett
This year’s Youth Leadership participants Milestone Members
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A special thank you to our sponsors.
Congratulations Students of the Month!
Santiam ChristianMatthew Mehlschau
South AlbanyWyatt Marsh
West AlbanyElena Meza Wynkoop
Friday Find Email Ad $50Spread the word about your
business in the Chamber's Friday Find promotion email. To place an email ad, contact Firiel Severns at [email protected] or
call her at 541-926-1517.
Save the Date! December 12, 2017 Youth Job Fair
Volunteers needed for mock job interviews
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New provider joins Samaritan Family Medicine – Geary Street
Kristina Corso, DO, has joined Samaritan Health Services, providing care to patients of Samaritan Family Medicine – Geary Street.
Dr. Corso earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois and a medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in family medicine at Unity Point Health - Methodist | Proctor.
Dr. Corso’s clinical interests include culinary medicine, weight loss, and nutrition and lifestyle counseling for disease prevention. She also specializes in female birth control.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an eight-hour course to train parents, school staff, and other adults who interact with adolescents on a regular basis.
In Albany: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Linn-Benton-Lincoln ESD
Space is limited and registration is required. To register, contact: Linn County Health Services 541-967-3819 [email protected]
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute is now open and seeing patients. They are located inside Corvallis Clinic’s Aumann Building. “There are clinical trials going on right now for all different types of cancer, from breast cancer to lymphoma and blood disorders,” said Dr. Wells. “Oncology has really blossomed, in terms of the number of drugs and treatment options available - not only as chemotherapy, but also non-toxic treatments as well.”
Patients receiving treatment through WVCI in Corvallis can access additional support through Project H.E.R., a program funded through The Corvallis Clinic Foundation that connects patients to local resources, including financial help, meal assistance and transportation.
WVCI is also a participant in the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Oncology Care Model (OCM), which aims to provide higher quality, more highly coordinated oncology care at the same or lower cost to Medicare. WVCI and other practices participating in the OCM are committed to providing enhanced services to Medicare beneficiaries, such as patient navigation and developing national treatment guidelines for care to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of cancer care.
For an appointment, call 541-754-1256.
Samaritan Practices What it Preaches, Earns Healthiest Employer Award for Fourth Time
Corvallis-based Samaritan Health Services created a comprehensive employee health and wellness plan that continues to show measurable results and was recently recognized as Oregon’s Healthiest Employer for the fourth time in the past five years.
At an Aug. 17 awards luncheon in Portland hosted by the Portland Business Journal, Samaritan was recognized in the category of employers with at least 1,500 workers.
The success of these efforts can be seen in the results of employees’ annual health screenings, which are conducted by an outside testing company. The 2016 results showed that: • 88 percent of at-risk employees improved their glucose levels; • 47 percent of at-risk employees improved their Body Mass Index (BMI); • 45 percent of at-risk employees improved their cholesterol levels; and • 29 percent of at-risk employees improved their blood pressure.
Chamber Members In the News:
ELISABETH MAHMUD, AGNP-C, JOINS THE CORVALLIS CLINIC MEDICARE WELLNESS PROGRAM
Elisabeth Mahmud (Ma-Mood), a certified adult-geriatric nurse practitioner, is now providing wellness exams for Medicare patients of Corvallis Clinic primary-care providers located in the Asbury Building in Corvallis, North Albany Village, and Waverly Drive-Albany. For an appointment, call 541-757-3750.
As part of The Clinic's Medicare Wellness Program, Ms. Mahmud offers risk assessments, disease-prevention counseling and information on available resources for these Medicare patients of The Clinic.
The program is designed so that such patients take advantage of the health and wellness benefits of the "Welcome to Medicare" preventive visit and the yearly "Wellness" visits covered by Medicare. Ms. Mahmud does not replace their Clinic primary-care providers but rather supplements them by offering enhanced access to ensure their healthcare needs are met.
PainWise – First Steps is a free, six-week program from Samaritan Health Services designed to help patients learn to manage their chronic pain. The next series began on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Samaritan Albany General Hospital.
PainWise – First Steps is based on recent research that has shown that movement, meditation and other alternative practices can help patients with chronic pain. Classes will allow you to:• Learn about chronic pain• Develop healthy pain management skills• Practice your new skills in a safe environment• Move more comfortably and improve your quality of life
Registration is required as space is limited. To register, contact us at [email protected] or 1-866- 243-7747.
WILLAMETTE VALLEY CANCER INSTITUTE NOW SEEING PATIENTS
Free PainWise class for chronic pain
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(August 16th - September 15th)
Thank You, Reinvesting Members! Welcome New Members!
Albany Evangelical Church1332 First Ave. SE, Albany, OR 97321(541) 926-2635 www.albanyec.com
Employment Options2324 Lorane Highway, Eugene, OR 97405(503) 559-2658
McClinton Home Finishes1119 S. Commercial Way SE, Albany, OR 97322(541) 791-7251 www.mcclintonhomefinishes.com
Oregon Express Shuttle33566 Columbus St. SE, Albany, OR 97322(541) 877-693-3785 www.oregonexpressshuttle.com
Oregon Pacific Area Health Education Center2300 NW Walnut Blvd. Suite 1D, Corvallis, OR 97330(541) 768-4847 www.OPAHEC.com
SCOREwww.salem.score.org
Willamette Community Church420 Third Ave SE , Albany, OR 97321(541) 926-8881 www.wccalbany.com
Willamette Community Church has been a part of the Albany community since 1867, formerly know as First Baptist Church. We have a school, Albany Christian School serving families with students from Preschool thru 8th grade. We desire to be a blessing in and for our community.
Albany EyeCare Center P.C. 1984
All Star Labor & Staffing 2015
Bergby Construction, Inc. 2015
Blush Salon & Spa 2009
Boehme & Running, CPA’s, LLC 1993
Calapooia Brewing Company 2006
Carcraft Auto Appearance Center 2013
Dan’s Precision Cleaning 2010
Edward Jones- Rogers 2010
Fitzpatrick Painting, Inc. 2003
Gordon Vogt & Associates 1977
Greater Albany Public Schools 1990
Harts Nursery of Jefferson, Inc. 1993
Heins Communications, Inc. 1995
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albany 2001
Krpalek Financial Services 1981
Lepman Properties 1985
Mennonite Village 1987
Metlife Auto & Home 2012
New Business Generation 2000
Northwest Investment Management, Inc. 2012
Oregon Cascades West COG 2002
Pacific Residential Mortgage 2001
Pugh Seed Farm, Inc. 1988
Rogue Ales & Spirits 2011
Salvation Army 1987
Stavros Auto Services 2006
Sybaris 2001
Town & Country Realty -Sekermestrovich 1993
Ultrex Business Solutions 1999
Valley Catering, Inc. 1998
Windermere Willamette Valley 2015
We exist to live the Kingdom and love our community. It is our goal to help people from all walks of life experience the good news about Jesus and find a personal relationship with Him.
We are your local, family owned home painting solution. We offer complete high quality interior and exterior paint! Make McClinton Home Refinishes your choice for your next home project.
Oregon Express Shuttle provides affordable and convenient daily shuttle service along the I-5 corridor and the PDX Airport. With hourly departures 21 times a day, our schedule fits your schedule.
OPAHEC is a not-for-profit organization hosted by Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. Our mission is to improve the quality of health in the communities we serve.
SCORE volunteers have been providing one on one mentoring for over 50 years. SCORE counselors are experienced business professionals who work with new and existing businesses at no cost to the clients.
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Albany Business Extravaganza 2017
Thank you to our Premium Sponsors:
The 2017 Albany Business Extravaganza showcased 120 Albany’s businesses. Secretary of State Dennis Richardson presented at the Membership Forum Luncheon which kicked off the Chamber’s 2017-18 programs.
Thank you to all of our booth participants and everyone that attended. A special thanks to the ABE committee and our premier sponsors.
Chamber Dollars deadlineChamber dollars that expired June 30, 2017 can be exchanged for
$0.50 each but only until October 15, 2017. Please call Kim at (541) 926-1517 if you need to exchange yours.
Allann Brothers Coffee
Izzy’s Pizza Restaurant
Consumers Power Inc.
CASA of Linn County
A Stichin’ Time
Sportsman’s Warehouse
Home Life Vocational Program
Keller Williams - Beem Team
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Albany Area Chamber of Commerce
2017-2018 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Board ChairScott Pierson ......................................................Wood Castle FurnitureChair ElectJames Ramseyer.......................... ......................Consumers Power Inc. Sr. Vice ChairKrystal Dufour....................................AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home Vice ChairsJim Merryman .............................................................OFD Foods, LLC.Jon Kloor .................................................... NW Natural Gas CompanyTreasurerStacy Koos .........................................................................Citizens BankImmediate Past ChairStephanie O’Connor ..........................................................................ATI
Board MembersBruce Allen ...................................Willamette Water Technology, Inc.James Brown .....................................................................Edward JonesShawn Conway...........................................................W.R. Grace & Co Sue Creel................................................................First American TitleKatie Enright ..........................................Farmers Insurance CompanyKevin Gray....................................................................Gray Farms, Inc.Rick Kenyon .......................................................................... Selmet, Inc.John Kollaer ..............................................................Mennonite VillageKevin Konzelman ..............................................Stutzman Services, IncKevin Manske ....................................................Cadwell Realty GroupHeather McGowan ................................ Boldt, Carlisle, & Smith, LLCArmando Nunez ......................................National Frozen Foods, Inc.John Pascone .... Albany Millersburg Economic Development Corp.Cordell Post......................................................................Post Law FirmChris Reece..........................................SouthPaws Pizza & Sports Pub Mike Sykes ..................................Mike’s Heating & Air ConditioningDavid Triebes ............................. Samaritan Albany General HospitalGary Zeemin ........................................................ COUNTRY Financial
Ex-Officio Board MembersJim Golden .......................................... Greater Albany Public SchoolsGreg Hamann .................................Linn Benton Community College
COMMITTEE CHAIRSAmbassadorsFaylene Gardener........................................Oregon State Credit Union Ag Appreciation BreakfastJanet Steele.................................Albany Area Chamber of CommerceAlbany Business ExtravaganzaChrystal Hart-Meeker..........................................................Xtreme Grafx Arthur Meeker...................................................................Xtreme GrafxGolf TournamentDick Perdue..................................Koontz, Perdue, Blasquez & Co., P.C. EducationEmerson Smoker Sr....................................................Rite Way ElectricEmerging Leaders Katie Enright........................................Farmers Insurance Company FinanceStacy Koos...........................................................................Citizens Bank Governmental AffairsJames Ramseyer........................................................Consumers Power GreetersKristal Dufour......................................AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home Mike Martin................................................................Albany Lock & Key Brian Oare...................................................Oare and Associates RealtyYouth Job FairFiriel Severns.................................Albany Area Chamber of Commerce CHAMBER STAFFJanet Steele.................................................................................PresidentKim Burbach....................................................................Office Manager Josefine Fleetwood.............................Workforce Development Director Bobby Samai..............................Director of Membership & MarketingKathleen Magnuson........................Workforce Development Specialist Firiel Severns.............................................Program & Event Manager CHAMBER NETWORKPrinted by Cub Albany Printing. Printed on Recycled Paper with Soy Ink. Prepared with the assistance of RSVP Volunteers. Postmaster: Send form 3579 to: The Chamber Network (USPS 300-470). The Chamber Network is published monthly by the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 548, Albany OR 97321. Periodical postage paid at Albany includes $10.00 per year subscription.
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Is your address correct?Don’t forget to notify the Chamber with address and contact information changes!
435 1st Ave W. • PO Box 548 Albany, OR 97321 • Phone [email protected] • www.albanychamber.com
Calendar of Events October 2017
Without business, there is no community.
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8:15 AMGreetersYMCA
3201 Pacific Blvd. SW
8:15 AMGreeters
Peace Mentors,meet at Sizzler
2148 Santiam Hwy
11:30 AMBoard Meeting
8:15 amGreeters
Waverly Place2853 Salem Ave.
3:30 PMExecutive
Committee
Youth Leadership
11:30 AMMembership Forum
LuncheonLinn County Expo
5:00-6:30 PMBusiness After Hours
TnT Builders620 Queen Ave. SW,
Suite A
4:00 PMTehcnology Task
Force
8:15 AMGreeters
HomeBridge Financial
220 1st Ave W #240
PipelineManufacturing Day
Leadership Albany
12:00 NoonGood Government
Council
7:00 AMGovernmental Affairs
11:45 AMAmbassador Ribbon
Cutting at Service Master
HalloweenPlease drive safe
and watch out for kids.
8:08 AM Leadership Edge