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October 2016October 2016Vol. 48, No. 10Vol. 48, No. 10

Your Business & Community AdvocateYour Business & Community AdvocateCHAMBER NETWORKCHAMBER NETWORK

ALBANY AREAALBANY AREA

In Th is Issue:In Th is Issue:

Page 2Page 2Message from the Chair Message from the Chair Operation Thank YouOperation Thank You

Page 3Page 3Leadership Edge Leadership Edge

Thanks to Our Diamond & Thanks to Our Diamond & Platinum MembersPlatinum Members

Page 4Page 4Membership Forum Speaker Membership Forum Speaker

Albany Business Extravaganza Albany Business Extravaganza

Page 5Page 5Congratulations Congratulations

Students of the Month Students of the Month Women in Business Women in Business

Thank You Reinvesting MembersThank You Reinvesting Members

Page 6Page 6Pipeline Pipeline

Golden Ticket Winner Golden Ticket Winner

Page 7Page 7Membership Milestones Membership Milestones

Greeters Schedule Greeters Schedule Vote YES on 22-156 Vote YES on 22-156

Chamber Members in the News Chamber Members in the News Business After HoursBusiness After Hours

Brent Wiest Senior Distribution Director,

Target Distribution Center

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“Technology and the Changing Retail Environment”

Measure 97 would impose a 2.5% tax on sales of goods and services in Oregon. It’s a tax on sales – not profi ts – and it would be passed on to Oregon consumers and small businesses through higher prices on everything from food, gas and electricity to insurance, medicine and health care.

Vote NO on Measure 97Measure 97’s tax on sales would lead to

higher prices on almost everything.

Sponsored by:

See enclosed registration for details

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Wednesday, October 26th

Linn County Expo Center

October Membership Forum LuncheonGuest Speaker:

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Stephanie O’ConnorATI2016-2017 Board Chair

People often describe me as a “Pollyanna”; a person characterized by irrepressible optimism and a tendency to fi nd good in everything. For the most part, I’d say this defi nition suits me well; I believe there is a direct correlation between optimism and one’s ability to motivate, collaborate, innovate and drive meaningful change.

Each month I’m presented with a unique opportunity to spread some of that optimism by sharing my personal perspective on programs and issues that impact the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce membership. As Election Day nears, I’m increasingly optimistic that voters will defeat Measure 97 because the facts speak for themselves. The Measure 97 Description and Analysis report published by Oregon’s Legislative Revenue Offi ce in September, proves that Measure 97 is a regressive, consumption tax that will, over time, have a negative impact on consumer prices, employment and Oregon’s per capita tax burden. Below are a couple of direct excerpts from the conclusion of the report:

• Because Measure 97 is based on Oregon sales and heavily concentrated on domestic consumer sectors, it is expected to largely act as a consumption tax on the state economy. Taxes initially born by the retail trade, wholesale trade and utility sectors are expected to result in higher prices for Oregon residents.

• Consumption taxes tend to have a more muted effect on economic activity compared to taxes on income and property which more directly affect the net returns to capital and labor. Our (Legislative Revenue Offi ce) economic simulation shows that if Measure 97 becomes law it will dampen income, employment and population growth over the next 5 years.

• The higher gross receipts taxes triggered by Measure 97 are expected to lead to higher consumer prices and higher wages. Higher wages are partly the result of substituting higher paid public sector jobs for lower paid private sector jobs, particularly in the retail trade sector.

• If it (Measure 97) were in place for the 2012-13 fi scal year (the most recent year with complete state-by-state census data), Measure 97 would have increased Oregon’s per capita state and local tax burden by roughly $600 to $4,501. At this level the state would have had the 20th highest per capita tax burden in that year compared to an actual rank of 28th. As a percent of income Measure 97 would have raised taxes from an actual 10.1% in 2012-13 to 11.6%. This would have moved Oregon to the 9th highest taxes as a percent of income versus an actual ranking of 26th.

I encourage you to read the report and discover the facts for yourself – Measure 97 is bad legislation. Pollyanna is voting “No” on Measure 97.

Source: Oregon Legislative Revenue Offi ce https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/lro/Documents/RR%203-16%20Measure%2097.pdf

Pollyanna is Voting “No” on Measure 97

Operation Thank YouThe new Chamber Powerbooks are in and Chamber Board members and Ambassadors are working hard to deliver them right to your doorstep! The Powerbook lists businesses both alphabetically and by category, making it easy to choose a Chamber member FIRST when looking to conduct business!

Sponsored by:

TRUST

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“THE NEED FOR TRUST AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF BETRAYAL”

Sherry O'Boyle, M.Ed., CPHQCorporate Trainer/FacultyLinn Benton Community CollegeBusiness and Employer Services

Sherry O'Boyle is the new faculty Corporate Trainer for the Business and Employer Services at Linn-Benton Community College. Sherry comes from Oregon State Hospital, where she was an Organizational Advancement Consultant and Lean Leader. Before then, she was the Director of Education at Silverton Health, Training Specialist at PeaceHealth, Oregon Region, and a consultant. She created and facilitated leadership training including emotional intelligence, change management and Lean. She brings a passion for continuous improvement, creating an engaged workforce and helping people collaborate through change.

Welcome to a brand new year of Leadership Edge! Did you know that trust can be measured in dollars? Trust is essential to the bottom line, and in these challenging times organizations that do not instill trust in their staff and colleagues do it to the detriment of the company. This month, be prepared to dive into the need for trust, apply tools to build trust and methods to rebuild trust after betrayal.

LEADERSHIP EDGE

8:08 AM Tuesday, October 18, 2016Chamber Offi ce, 435 First Ave. W

Suggested reading: The Speed of Trust, by Stephen M.R. CoveyTrust & Betrayal in the Workplace, by Dennis S. Reina & Michelle L. Reina

See enclosed registration

A Special Thanks to Our Diamond & Platinum Members!

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BUSINESS EXTRAVAGANZA

THANK YOU PREMIER SPONSORS

Brent is a native Oregonian. He graduated from David Douglas high school in Portland and attended Brigham Young University and Portland State University. He has 30 years experience in logistics and supply chain management. Brent has worked for global companies such as Atlantic Richfi eld and Fluor/Daniel. He has spent the past 24 years with Target Stores and has held many leadership positions in various locations including California, Oregon, and Minnesota. Brent is currently the Senior Director of Distribution of Target’s distribution and fulfillment center located in Albany, Oregon. Target is the second largest retailer in the U.S. and is #38 on Fortune’s list of the largest companies in the United States. Target’s sales were in excess of $73 billion in 2015. Brent has extensive experience in building high performing teams through talent selection, training, leadership development, and retention.

Brent has been married to his wife, Heidi, for 30 years. They have two children: Joseph (25) and Emily (18). The Wiests live in Tangent, OR.

Membership Forum Luncheon Speaker

Brent Wiest

Let everyone see what your business has to offer by advertising on the Friday Chamber Promotion Email. You get to choose when to send it, either the second or fourth Friday of the month, or both.

Email Ads $50

You provide a 705 X 372 pixels image OR provide us with a 100 word message and your logo.

Exhibitors connected with each other and

the community at the 2016 Albany Business

Extravaganza

Networking is one of the most useful ways to boost brand awareness and make face-to-face connections with potential customers. T h e A l b a n y B u s i n e s s Extravaganza is one of the largest business trade shows in the mid-Willamette Valley, this year bringing over 125 booths and 1,600 attendees together in one afternoon. Businesses showcased their brands, as well as focused on building relationships with other business owners and potential customers on a more personal level.

Albany Youth Leadership Begins!Albany Youth Leadership Begins!

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Thank You Thank You Reinvesting Reinvesting Members!Members!

(August 16th - September 15th)

Santiam ChristianChristina Worotikan

South AlbanyCade Perrizo

Congratulations Students of the Month !

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Albany Secure Storage 1999American Rooter 1984Blush Salon & Spa 2009Carcraft Auto Appearance Center 2013Cutting Room 1987DJ Architecture P.C. 1997Edward Jones- Rogers 2010Fitzpatrick Painting, Inc. 2003Friends of the Family 2004Gordon Vogt & Associates 1977Great Shape for You/Take Shape for Life 2011Greater Albany Public Schools 1990Grice Chiropractic Clinic 2012Healy & McCann, P.C. 2013Heins Communications, Inc. 1995Hubby for Hire 2006Jacopetti's Catering 2002Lepman Properties 1985Linn-Co Federal Credit Union 1996Metlife Auto & Home 2012Nerium 2015Northwest Investment Management, Inc. 2012Options Pregnancy Resource Centers 1999Oregon Cascades West COG 2002Radio Fiesta Network, LLC- KFIR 2014RE/Max Integrity- Vincent 1995RGS Auto & Marine, Inc. 1999Robersons Albany Ford 1969Salvation Army 1987Sweet Waters Family Restaurant 2003Sybaris 2001Timberview Care Center 1969Timberwood Court Memory Care 2002 Tom's Garden Center 1991Town & Country Realty- Sekermestrovich 1993Valley Catering, Inc. 1998Willamette Dental Group P.C. 1996Willamette Welding Supply 1996Wood Castle Furniture 2000

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Golden TicketGolden TicketJenny Davis Sales/Marketing

Manufacturing Day is a nationwide event to introduce high school students to the vast career opportunities and unlimited potential for advancement within the manufacturing and skilled trades.

Personal Background: Born in Salem, raised in Albany. Graduate of West Albany in 1992 and then continued my education at Oregon State with a Business degree in 1996. After graduation, I moved to Seattle where I worked for a couple of years at a glass fabricating company (go fi gure!) and then 8 years at Microsoft in their employee fi nancial benefi ts department. Deciding I needed a break from big-city life, I moved to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico where I ultimately became a Destination Wedding & Event Designer. After 3 years of creating events for people from all over the world with various faiths, I opted to move home to begin a transition back to the USA.

Marketing Niche: Davis Glass is a full service glass company covering automotive, residential, and commercial glass and glazing needs. We are a family owned & operated business, founded in 1975. After graduating from the University of Washington, Ken and Mary Jeanne Davis moved to Oregon to start careers and family. Albany proved to be a community that provided opportunities to grow family and business together. And now, the second generation – Geoff & Jenny, maintain the same philosophy and business ethic that has made Davis Glass a success. Whether you need replacement windows for your home, a new windshield for your truck, or you are remodeling your business' storefront, we are here to provide old fashioned service with high quality products.

Biggest Issue Facing Albany: Awareness of the Trade Industries. We hope that schools are making kids aware of the opportunities for learning skilled trades and not solely focusing on a 4-year degree path.

Chamber Involvement: Davis Glass has been a current member of the Chamber since 2013 with participation in Membership Forum Lunches.

A Partnership with Education, Workforce, and Industry

What is the purpose of Manufacturing Day? • Showcase a friendly, exciting , and professional industry that cares about youths’ futures• Have a positive experience by providing fun, interactive learning opportunities• Apply Engineering, Mathematics, and Science principles to real life situations

High school students and educators are invited to participate and discover the wide range of skilled trade programs at Linn Benton Community College (LBCC) and then tour a local world leader in manufacturing to learn about the career opportunities available.

For more information on this and other Pipeline events please go to: pipelinetojobs.com

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Membership Milestones

Greeters ScheduleGreeters ScheduleHave a Business

Announcement or Press Release?

Contact Rana Wise Love, Offi ce Manger 541.926.1517

rwiselove@albanychamber.com

October 6th Albany Helping Hands

619 9th Ave. SE October 13th

All Star Labor & Staffi ng 2110 Santiam Hwy SE #103

October 20thValle Wide Services

@ Phoenix Inn October 27th

COUNTRY® Financial - Morford

1821 14th Ave. SE

25 YearsTom's Garden Center

20 YearsLinn-Co Federal

Credit UnionWillamette Dental

Group P.C. Willamette Welding

Supply

15 YearsSybaris

10 YearsHubby for Hire

5 YearsGreat Shape for You/Take Shape for Life

BUSINESS AFTER HOURSBUSINESS AFTER HOURSSouthpaws Sports Pub Southpaws Sports Pub

and Perfect Pizza and Perfect Pizza October 18thOctober 18th

The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee supports a

YES vote on 22-156State law allows operation of register medical marijuana processors, medical marijuana dispensaries and licensed recreational marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers and retailers. State law provides that City Council may adopt an ordinance to be referred to the voters to prohibit the establishment of any of those registered or licensed activities.

Approval of this measure would prohibit the establishment of recreational marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers within the area subject to the jurisdiction of the City. If approved, this measure will have no impact on medical marijuana processors or medical marijuana dispensaries located in Albany.

Metcalf returned to Oregon after several years in the fi nancial industry in Texas. The 2008 graduate from the University o f O r e g o n h a s p a r t i c i p a t e d i n several volunteer projects around the state.

Investment representatives Scott Cramer and Heather Metcalf have joined Oregon State Credit Union as CFS* Financial Advisors.

Cramer comes to the credit union from Waddell & Reed after serving in the financial industry for the past 10 years. The 1992 Business M a n a g e m e n t graduate of Oregon State University.

Please join us in welcoming Maddie MacGregor to the Albany Visitors Association team. MacGregor will use her public relations skills to help market and inform visitors about our many Albany events. MacGregor will be in the Albany offi ce part-time, as she is still the acting Communications Manager for the Oregon Travel Information Council, a position she has held for the last six years.

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4:15 PMExecutive

CommitteeChamber Offi ce

Albany Area Chamber of Commerce

2016-2017 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

Board ChairStephanie O’Connor ..........................................................................ATIVice ChairsKristal Dufour .....................................AAsum-Dufour Funeral HomeScott Pierson ......................................................Wood Castle FurnitureJames Ramseyer............................................... Consumers Power, Inc.TreasurerStacy Koos .........................................................................Citizens BankImmediate Past ChairMike Cowgill ..................................................Weatherford Thompson

Board MembersBruce Allen ...................................Willamette Water Technology, Inc.Stan Boshart ....................................................... Boshart Trucking, Inc.Becky Boyer ...................................................................OFD Foods, Inc.James Brown .....................................................................Edward JonesRandy Camp. ................................................ CoEnergy Propane, LLC.Katie Enright ..........................................Farmers Insurance CompanyRick 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.Brian Oare .........................................Coldwell Banker Valley BrokersJohn Pascone .... Albany Millersburg Economic Development Corp.Mike Sykes ..................................Mike’s Heating & Air ConditioningDavid Triebes ............................. Samaritan Albany General HospitalGary Zeemin ........................................................ COUNTRY Financial

Ex-Offi cio Board MemberJim 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 GrafxCoastal Golf 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 AffairsBill Draper.....................................................Albany Democrat Herald James Ramseyer........................................................Consumers Power GreetersKristal Dufour......................................Aasum-Dufour Funeral Home Mike Martin................................................................Albany Lock & Key Brian Oare...........................................Coldwell Banker Valley BrokersYouth Job FairKimberly Montgomery.............Albany Area Chamber of Commerce CHAMBER STAFFJanet Steele.................................................................................PresidentJosefi ne Fleetwood.............................Workforce Development Director Tom Leggate..............................Membership Development ManagerKimberly Montgomery.................................Program & Event ManagerRana Wise Love.................................................................Offi ce 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: Th e Chamber Network (USPS 300-470). Th e 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 541.926.1517info@albanychamber.com • www.albanychamber.com

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8:15 AMGreetersAlbany

Helping Hands 619 9th Ave. SE

Calendar of Events Calendar of Events October 2016October 2016

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8:15 AMGreeters

All Star Labor & Staffi ng

2110 Santiam Hwy SE #103

8:15 AMGreeters

Valle Wide Services @ Phoenix Inn

11:30 AM Board Meeting Chamber Offi ce

MARK YOUR CALENDAR MARK YOUR CALENDAR 2016 Youth Job Fair 2016 Youth Job Fair

Tuesday, December 13thTuesday, December 13th

Leadership Albany

Youth Leadership

11:30 AMMembership

Forum Luncheon Linn County Expo

National Manufacturing

Day LBCC

5:15 PMBusiness

After Hours Southpaws

Sports Pub & Perfect Pizza

560 Hickory St. NW

8:15 AMGreeters

COUNTRY® Financial - Morford

1821 14th Ave. SE

8:08 AMLeadership Edge Chamber Offi ce

4:00 PMFinance Committee

Chamber Offi ce

Pipeline Manufacturing

Day Tours

Pipeline MS Career Club

Tour

Pipeline MS Career Club

Tour

Pipeline MS Career Club

Tour

Lego Symposium

@ LBCC

Pipeline Visual Communication

Career Day for High School Students