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March/April 2016

Chamber programs encourage giving back to the community Members of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce are setting an example of what it means to give back to the local community through Chamber programs. Salem YoungPros spent time at Marion-Polk Food Share (MPFS) repackaging seeds to be distributed to people receiving emergency food boxes at food pantries, as well as to local gardeners at community gardens. The work took place at their Third Tuesday networking event in December. “I believe the young professionals have a desire to be involved in something bigger than themselves,” said Matt Sturzinger with CBI Remodel, who is part of the Leadership Team for YoungPros. “There is a lot of need in Salem and we feel that we can step in and contribute in a meaningful way.” Attendee Aimee Akimoff with Willamette University MBA said she was drawn to the event because of the aspect of giving back, and learned more about MPFS in the process. “MPFS doesn’t just distribute food,” she said. “They distribute tools to encourage and strengthen families in need. I was truly impressed and excited by what MPFS is doing.” Heather McPherson with MPFS said because of the work of YoungPros, people in our community will be able to grow food for themselves and their families. Salem YoungPros repackaged seeds at Marion-Polk Food Share to be distributed to people receiving emergency food “The work of the Food Share would not be possible without the boxes at food pantries, as well as to local gardeners at community gardens. generous time volunteered by organizations like the YoungPros,” she Programs like Buy in the MidValley also provide a way to support local busisaid. “Volunteers make our community stronger. We are very grateness and non-profits in the community. With the purchase of a $20 card, $15 ful.” Sturzinger said YoungPros has opened up discussions with other entities, such dollars of the purchase goes to a local non-profit. Participating businesses also provide a special discount for consumers when they present their card. as Salem Keizer Education Foundation to see how they can help. Barb Hacke Resch with Summit Wealth Management said she purchased her “Volunteering is so much more than just giving back to the community,” said Akimoff. “It allows us to engage with the community to better understand and em- card to not only support the United Way, but to remind herself to shop locally. pathize with those who may have a different experience than our own. It allows us Naomi Tillery echoed the sentiment, stating the program has brought the true meaning of supporting local. to connect and build relationships, which in turn strengthens the community.”

Salem Chamber honored with two communications awards The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce’s newsletter, Business Voice, received the first place award for magazines and newsletters from the Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE). The Salem Chamber was also recognized with the first place award for Overall Chamber Communications Program. The awards were presented at the annual WACE Conference held in February.

The Buy in the MidValley card gives consumers discounts at local businesses while giving back to non-profits.

“I love watching how the people here support local businesses, from visiting restaurants to boutiques to utilizing local services,” she said. “By buying a Buy in the MidValley card, you first support a local non-profit making a difference in our community, then support a local business that has chosen to participate. And in the end you receive a discount from the business, so really it’s a win-win-win for everyone.” “Part of our role as a Chamber is to help strengthen our local economy,” said Kim Leighty, director of member services at the Salem Chamber. “That’s what this program is designed to do. By supporting our local businesses and non-profits, we are promoting our

community and making it stronger as a whole.” Other Chamber programs are finding ways to support non-profits in the community as well. Chamber Business Women (CBW) is raising money for Grace House, while Greeters networking collects money each week that go to Union Gospel Mission for meals during the holidays. “It’s tremendously inspiring to see our members continue, year after year, to support and build-up our community,” said Dan Clem, CEO of the Salem Chamber. “By providing opportunities like these for our members to engage with the community, we will continue to rise as a region.” To learn more about upcoming YoungPros events, go to salemyoungpros.com. Salem YoungPros is a program of The Inspire Foundation. To learn more about Buy in the MidValley, go to buyinthemidvalley.com

Business Voice

March/April 2016 Executive Team

This is not your average Chamber the initiatives to serve the local population toward many different positive outcomes. At our core we are a membership organization that is selfsupporting (some Chambers get government subsidy). The first role is to serve the members by being advocates for a healthy

Brent DeHart

Northwestern Mutual President, Salem Area Chamber of Commerce

What’s a Chamber of Commerce and how do we compare? From a local perspective, we have many reasons to be proud of our local Chamber of Commerce, but when you look nationwide, our organization truly stands out. This is not your average Chamber. Chambers of Commerce take a lot of different forms and roles. There is one northwest Chamber that has a permanent seat on the local city council. Others act solely as a visitor center. Ours is very broad in its scope of service. The volunteer board of community members is diverse in their background, industry, and passions. This drives

development in other communities is non-existent or left to a government entity. Here, we have the Chamber’s Inspire Foundation (a 501c3 non-profit) dedicated to accomplishing both these tasks. The Salem Chamber is a champion of buying local and

The first role is to serve the members by being advocates for a healthy business environment and expanded opportunities. business environment and expanded opportunities. Then, we go way beyond that in quest of a community people want to invest in and start or expand a business. Leadership development both youth and adult professionals - is a catalyst for people fully understanding the workings of their community and how they can make it better. Workforce

keeping local dollars circulating amongst local small businesses that keep our community economy growing. From the “Buy in Salem, Watch What Happens” campaign to our current “Buy in the Mid-Valley” program, we support all local businesses, members or not, by encouraging locals to buy from locals. Through our member programs that expand business

visibility and interconnectedness, we help new businesses get exposure and build relationships to increase their likelihood of success. With events like the monthly Forum Lunch and the annual First Citizen Banquet, we take time out to broadly educate and to thankfully celebrate. This is a feel-good, proSalem organization of locals, despite others attempting to paint us as a big-business special interest of outsiders. My business has two employees and I am able to serve as the organization’s President. It speaks to the strength of the organization that I was asked to serve a year as President, and the bench is full of talent. This Chamber is not at all like the average Chamber. We are exceptional, in staff, members, and in volunteer leadership. It’s an organization Salem should look to for collaboration and be proud to have in the community.

Honored community leaders react with gratitude Those honored with our community’s most celebrated award may be your friend, neighbor, co-worker or spouse. This year, the individuals receiving this recognition are inspiring others to reach higher levels of leadership excellence. An independent selection committee, representing various industries in the community, reviewed 30 nominations to select this year’s recipients. With a group of friends and family, each recipient was surprised with the news that they would be receiving their respective award. The following are excerpts from their reactions.

Byron Hendricks

John & Susan Gallagher

Ron Hays

T.J. Sullivan

Evann Remington

Salem’s a great community because of people like you. People that say, it isn’t about the money, it’s about the big picture. It’s how you make things work together as a group. I’ve been given so many wonderful opportunities here that were out there, that you can take advantage of, and I’m grateful.

It’s hard to believe we’ve been doing it as many years as we have. Our enthusiasm for doing it doesn’t die, because this is a gift. It’s a total gift and we feel real blessed to have the support that we have and the enthusiasm we have, so that we keep going and we stay enthused.

I think no person is greater than their friends, and I have a lot of friends here. It’s because of friends that things can get done, get accomplished. It’s all about friendship, it’s all about community, it’s all about sharing, it’s all about love and kindness. I don’t think there’s anything else beyond that.

It’s a lot of fun to do, everyday come to work and go to meetings and just do things to try to make Salem a better place to live. I do it, honestly, for my kids, and whatever else good comes from it is just a great by product.

I’m so thankful. Obviously we couldn’t do anything that we’ve been able to do over the last nine years without all of you actually, all of your support and encouragement.

2015 First Citizen

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Distinguished Service Award

Distinguished Service Award

President Brent DeHart Northwestern Mutual Past President Barb Hacke-Resch Summit Wealth Management President Elect Jim Bauer Willamette University Vice Presidents Bruce Anderson Northwest Natural LeAnn Keim Columbia Bank TJ Sullivan Huggins Insurance in partnership with Bliss Sequoia Treasurer Ryan Allbritton U.S. Bank

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Shawn Abbey Abbey Carpet Care Marin Arreola III Advanced Economic Solutions Inc. Curt Arthur Sperry Van Ness Commercial Real Estate Advisors Abby Heppner, DC Heppner Chiropractic, LLC Eric Jamieson Garrett Hemann Robertson P.C. Terry Kuenzi Kuenzi & Company, LLC Cheryl Nester Wolfe Salem Health Maria Palacio Olson Florist John Pataccoli Redhawk Vineyard & Winery Cory Redding CD Redding Construction, Inc. Evann Remington Fresh n’ Local Foods Selma Moon Pierce, DDS Wendy Veliz Portland General Electric Caleb Williams Saalfeld Griggs PC

LEADERSHIP YOUTH REPS

Tenn Ohmae South Salem High School Brandon Dilger McNary High School

CHAMBER STAFF

503-581-1466 plus extension Dan Clem, #304 Chief Executive Officer Madeline Nowell, #303 Executive Assistant to the CEO Chris Phipps, #301 Customer Service Specialist Chandra Andersen, #309 Director of Digital Innovation & Technology Jessica Chambers, #307 Director of Communications Grace Geddes, #308 Workforce Development Specialist Bonnie Hodge, #314 Member Services Kim Leighty, #306 Director of Member Services Marla McColly, #310 Director of Events and Programs Kathy Moore, #316 Chief Development Officer CEO, The Inspire Foundation Tristin Sornson, #313 Events & Programs/ Administrative Assistant Norma Sanchez, #305 Business Liaison JD Shinn, #312 Business Liaison Nick Williams, #311 Director of Public Affairs

PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Business Voice is the official bimonthly publication of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, a privately funded business and professional membership organization. 3,000 are printed and distributed throughout the Salem area through direct mail to members. The deadline to submit news is the 15th of the month for the coming month’s issue.

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Salem Area Chamber of Commerce 1110 Commercial St NE Salem, OR 97301 503-581-1466 salemchamber.org

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Chamber to focus on moving forward • Redeveloping properties in Salem’s downtown core Salem’s Downtown Strategic Action outlines projects and abilities for public-private investments in under-utilized properties.

Dan Clem

Chief Executive Officer Salem Area Chamber of Commerce

Now is the time to advocate and support initiatives which will drive our future economic success – investments in transportation, public safety, and redevelopments. In representing and serving over 1,230 businesses who employ 46,818 people throughout the region - the Salem Chamber is working hard to keep those jobs and create prosperity for our entire community. With an average 2% growth in population each year, periodic infrastructure improvements are inevitable to keep pace with more people and create economic opportunities. Our voice and resolve will be critical as we move these initiatives forward and take action:

• Completion of the Salem River Crossing Environmental Impact Study to be submitted for federal approval in March 2017

Building Marine Drive to connect to Glen Creek NW and the new 2nd Street will improve access with more alternatives to shop and mobility for all of West Salem. • Downtown life Businesses are supporting each other to promote being here – living, working, playing, and serving

The Salem Chamber is working hard to keep those jobs and create prosperity for our entire community. While years away from construction, this one investment will do more to create jobs, incentivize investments, and improve our mobility than any other built in the past 30 years. • Enact the West Salem Business District Plan

in Salem. It’s happening now, with over 35 businesses and event promoters partnering in new ways. • Pass the bond measure for a Salem Police Department facility Public safety is critical to protect people and property. The Chamber is committed to supporting

this investment for the community. Our Salem Police Department has the trust of this community we need to back them up with the resources they need to do their job. Along with leading in these areas, the Salem Chamber continues to promote the community. The LEAD Business Summit on April 27th is a tremendous opportunity to glance over the horizon at today’s emerging business practices and tomorrow’s customers and clients. Businesses and organizations have come together to produce, with Allied Video’s creative genius, the “Sizzle Video,” which captures who we are as a community and what is important to us. The first viewing is featured at our LEAD Business Summit, and will be available for all to use to attract talent and businesses to Salem. We’re looking forward, investing today for a better Salem tomorrow. The Salem Chamber leads the way!

Oregon House passes controversial minimum wage bill

Success creates need for second political action committee

On February 18, the Oregon House passed a controversial bill that sets three regional minimum wage rates throughout the state. SB 1532 increases the minimum wage from $9.25 to $14.75 in the Portland metro area, $12.50 in rural and coastal areas, and $13.50 in the rest of the state by 2023. The rates are based on median income and cost of living in those regions. Increases start in July of 2016. The bill was intended to offer an alternative to ballot initiatives that would raise the minimum to $15 or $13.50 statewide; one of those measures would also repeal the current statewide preemption on local government increases. Salem Chamber members left it all on the table to prevent a rise in Oregon’s minimum wage. Despite these efforts – and those from thousands around the state – the votes were in place to secure Oregon as the highest minimum wage in the country. The table below shows when the incremental increases will take place, and what they will be.

“Will this candidate or measure lead to private sector job retention or creation in the mid-valley?” As it relates to the advocacy efforts of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, this is the question that members of our Public Policy Committee and Board of Directors ask themselves prior to making decisions relative to policy and candidate endorsements. These endorsements have proven to carry significant weight in local matters, but in 2008 – it became abundantly clear that something was missing. A reality in our current political economy is that communicating an ideal around a campaign position is important, and costly. With that realization, the Salem Chamber created a political action committee to create an adequate funding mechanism, and what is now known as the Create Jobs PAC has been the central financial collection point for issues like the successful school bond, the streets and bridges bond and the oppositional 2015 payroll tax campaign. Add to this a myriad of successful candidate races that have been contributed towards, this decision in 2008 to create a PAC has been proven wise and has positively shaped the local political landscape. As the influence of our local efforts has grown, Chamber leadership continues to judiciously determine policy and fundraising to advocate for pro-business and quality of life initiatives and candidates. In Oregon, the two most widely used PAC structures are 1) for measures only and 2) for miscellaneous purposes (candidates and measures). The reason for this is that there are some organizations that cannot contribute to candidate races, but can contribute financially toward ballot measures. In order for our fundraising and influence to be as robust as possible, the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce now has two political action committees: the Create Jobs PAC is now a “measures only” PAC, and the newly formed “Build Jobs PAC” is our fundraising tool for endorsed candidates of the Salem Chamber. Volunteer leadership of the two committees is the same to retain continuity of our efforts, and all decisions align with the will of you, our members, as established through our Public Policy Committee and Board of Directors. Collectively, we are pleased to take this step to further refine our processes and procedures relating to advocacy for businesses within our region and to express the will of the business community. We will continue to strive for excellence as it relates to making Salem the most livable city in Oregon.

Tier 2: Cities/counties not within the Portland urban growth boundary or the rural/coastal regions (includes Salem / Keizer). $9.75 $10.25 $10.75 $11.25 $12.00 $12.75 $13.50

July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Schedule of increases

July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023

Tier 1: Portland Urban Growth Boundary

$9.75 $11.25 $12.00 $12.50 $13.25 $14.00 $14.75

Tier 3: Rural/ Coastal regions

$9.50 $10.00 $10.50 $11.00 $11.50 $12.00 $12.50

by Nick Williams, Director of Public Affairs

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March/April 2016

Members making news Mikayla Testerman at Bob Cegon State Farm recently obtained her property and casualty license and has been promoted to insurance representative. bobcegon.com Citizen’s Bank has officially moved their branch location to 333 High St. NE, Suite 101, in downtown Salem. citizensebank.com

Bud Pierce for a Better Oregon 2001 Front St NE, Salem 97301

Capital Emblem Shop 1124 Edgewater St NW, Salem 97304

Popcorn Fetti 1114 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem 97301

The Rock Wood Fired Kitchen 3610 Center St NE, Salem 97301

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In an effort to better meet the unique needs of customers, the City of Salem recently unveiled a new enhanced permitting service. The ‘same day plan review’ is now available and provides a fast track plan review service option for customers with minor interior alterations, with or without a change of use, which require a building permit. This service option will significantly reduce the normal plan review wait time, which can take up to 20 working days. The ‘same day plan review’ service is available Tuesdays, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., at the Permit Application Center at Salem City Hall, 555 Liberty Street SE, Room 320. Customers choosing to utilize the new service may reserve an appointment by contacting Dee Dee Wade at 503-540-2441, or walk-in on a first-come, first-served basis. The new process will be monitored and adjustments will be made as necessary. The City welcomes feedback. cityofsalem.net Creative Company was recently recognized by the Service Industry Advertising Awards (SIAA) for work with Salem Convention Center, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Professionals, Church Extension Plan, and McMinnville Downtown Association. Out of more than 1,700 entries from more than 500 agencies, the firm earned two gold awards in the newspaper ad series and publication categories, and three silver awards in the integrated campaign, magazine ad, and website categories. “The collaboration we have with our clients gives us the chance to develop and implement outstanding concepts. We’re thrilled with this recognition!” said Jennifer Larsen Morrow, Creative Company’s president. creativeco.com Kayla Van Lydegraf, vice president of Dale’s Remodeling of Salem, was recently confirmed as the Salem Director position on the board of directors of the Oregon Remodeler’s Association (ORA), a chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Ms. Van Lydegraf was nominated by Scott Riggs, a member of the 2015 board of directors, and partner in Riggs & Martin, Inc., a certified remodeler based in Milwaukie, Oregon. Dale Van Lydegraf, founder of Dale’s Remodeling and father of Kayla, has also been actively involved with ORA, serving as President of the state association, as well as president of the greater Salem area chapter. “Our company is now in its second generation of providing expert remodeling services in the Salem area,” said Mr. Van Lydegraf. “And now I’m proud to say we’re also in our second generation of support and active involvement in Oregon’s professional remodeling industry.” dalesremodeling.com Local sign and visual graphics provider FASTSIGNS® of Salem was named one of the top centers out of more than 600 locations worldwide at the 2016 FASTSIGNS International Convention, which was recently held in Orlando, Florida. The locally owned and operated business received the Pinnacle Club Award, which is given to the centers ranked 26 to 125 in the U.S. and Canada for sales volume between Oct. 1, 2014 and Sept. 30, 2015. “It’s an honor to be recognized as a top performing center and this award acclaims all of our team’s hard work and positive contributions in our community,” said Mark Smith, owner of FASTSIGNS of Salem. “We thank our customers for their support and trust and look forward to continuing to help local businesses and organizations tell their story using comprehensive signs, visual graphics and

creative marketing solutions.” fastsigns.com/285 Modern Building Systems, Inc. is proud to welcome recent addition Valerie Kirkpatrick. Valerie comes to Modern with background in the retail, construction and fabrication industries. Modern looks forward to her stewardship of quality materials and leadership as Purchasing Manager. modernbuildingsystems.com Local Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Keith Neaman recently opened a new, state-of-the-art destination plastic surgery and medi-spa clinic in South Salem. Neaman Plastic Surgery (NPS) is the only full-service plastic surgery clinic in Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley. The beautiful, 5,000 sq. ft. clinic is located at 1430 Commercial Street SE and draws patients from as far North as Wilsonville, and as far South as Corvallis. The clinic includes a relaxing spa atmosphere and modern interior design. NPS medical professionals specialize in a variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures to help patients achieve health, wellness and beauty. A general list of services include breast, face, hand and body contouring surgery; as well as a plethora of medi-spa skinrelated services. Tips, advice and answers to common questions are shared through their blog, which is updated with fresh content regularly at neamanplasticsurgery.com/blog. The Oregon Garden announced that nearly 36,000 people visited this season’s “Christmas in the Garden,” noting that in just three years, the annual holiday light display and traditional Christmas market has become a beloved tradition for families throughout the Northwest. “We’re so excited by the growth of Christmas in the Garden, both in terms of attendance and activities,” explained Brittney Hatteberg, marketing manager for The Oregon Garden. “It’s been incredibly encouraging to watch this event grow and develop over the past three years and we look forward to continuing to make it a holiday destination.” The Silverton Chamber of Commerce has named The Oregon Garden as its Business of the Year for 2015. Chamber board members and First Citizen committee members visited The Oregon Garden to surprise them with the award. Jennifer Walker of Face Body Beauty has joined the Oregon Garden Resort team as the manager of its Moonstone Spa. Face Body Beauty will also have an on-site studio at the Oregon Garden Resort where its team of professional makeup and hair artists will provide services to bridal parties and the community. The salon will maintain its original location in downtown Lake Oswego. OregonGarden.org Oregon State Credit Union has hired Amanda Brenneman-Brown, named the 2013 Next Top Credit Union Executive, as its Director of Commu-

nity Education. Brenneman-Brown comes to Oregon State Credit Union from the Northwest Credit Union Association where she has served as Program Manager since May of 2014. She earned the international title of Next Top Credit Union Executive during her years with MaPS Credit Union in Salem, Oregon as a Business Development Officer. Rich Duncan Construction Superintendent Ken Pappas just completed a four phase remodel at Liberty House Child Abuse Assessment Center. The project included a complete re-configuring of the east wing of their existing building to add two new exam rooms, two interview rooms, refinish the reception area, family waiting areas and a new state-of-the-art observation room. We also freshened up for their new building with a fresh coat of paint. Visit their website libertyhousecenter.org.

The positive voice for business The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today announced the winners of its annual DREAM BIG Blue Ribbon Small Business Awards®, recognizing 100 companies for their success and their contributions to America’s economic growth and vitality. Rich Duncan Construction was among the winners. Winners were selected from a record number of applicants from communities across the nation. They were judged in four key categories: strategic planning, employee development, customer service, and community involvement. richduncanconstruction.com Salem Health is delighted to announce the recipients of its 2016 Community Partnership Grants. The eight organizations share Salem Health’s commitment to improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves. The grants, totaling $286,500, were awarded to four new recipients in addition to four previous grant recipients from 2015. New recipients: Northwest Human Services Inc., of Salem—$50,000; Polk County Family & Community Outreach, of Dallas—$50,000; Mano a Mano Family Center, of Salem, —$50,000; Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network—$36,500. Continued funding recipients: The Salvation Army Salem Corps—$25,000; Community Action Agency HOME Youth & Resource Center, of Salem—$25,000; Oregon State University, Office for Sponsored Research and Award Administration—$25,000; Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties—$25,000. salemhealth.org/community/communitypartnership-grants. Salem Health officially opened its new Rehabilitation Center at 755 Mission St., Building M in Salem. The two-story, 35,000 square foot space is designed to meet the rehabilitation needs of the community--and tailored for specialized and collaborative care. The new building features: An innovative overhead system designed to provide a safe and real-world experience for patients focused on gait, balance and fall risk; a larger warm water aquatic therapy pool; multiple spaces for pediatric therapists to offer suspended vestibular equipment as part of therapy; larger gyms for adult therapy and Work Injury Management. www.salemhealth.org/rehab. Construction continues onsite of the new therapy and community play area--Salem’s first outdoor play area for people of all abilities. www.salemhealth.org/tcpa Salem-Keizer Education Foundation surprised eighthgrader, Emma Hurley, and her class at Judson Middle School with a Valentine’s Day party on Friday, Feb. 12 in honor of Oregon’s birthday. Hurley was recognized for her winning “Why I love Oregon” essay. Hurley also earned a $529 college savings account from Oregon College Savings Plan. Her essay was among 73 entries from five Salem-Keizer middle schools, including Judson, Straub, Walker, Crossler and Whiteaker. Sophia Ellingson from Crossler Middle School took second place for “She Flies with Her Own Wings,” and Ellie Horn, also from Crossler Middle School, took third for her essay “Naturally Oregon.” Students from kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to tell us why college is awesome, and the Oregon College Savings Plan will award winning entries $529 for college. Two awards per grade level will be announced at the 34th annual Awesome 3000 on May 7, 2016. Guidelines are available online at www.skeducationfoundation.org. The deadline for all submissions is 5 p.m. on April 1, 2016. skeducationfoundation.org Salem-Keizer Transit is pleased to announce David Trimble as chief operating officer. He will oversee Maintenance, Operations and Specialized Transportation Services. David comes to SKT from TriMet, where he served as director of transportation programs. He brings with him 20 years of experience in the transit industry, and 25 years in management. As COO, David will direct the activities of staff and contractors involved in the District’s on-street services which include: Fixed-route service, paratransit, dial-a-ride rural transit, special services and medical transportation. His responsibilities also include maintenance operations, security and the call center, which takes calls for the RED Line, CherryLift and non-emergency medical transportation. cherriots.org

Shangri-La’s Youth and Family Services (YFS) program, formerly Employment Resources Northwest (ERN), is celebrating 20 years of igniting hope and vision for families in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties. Created in 1996, the ERN program was designed to serve Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) clients who were seeking job skills training as a means of entering or re-entering the workforce. Built through a partnership with the Department of Human Services, the curriculum focused on overcoming barriers to employment, building positive work habits, learning office technology, practicing customer service skills, and completing job readiness activities. Today, YFS serves over 4,000 families in Marion Polk and Yamhill counties. Program participants receive life skills and job readiness training, family management coaching, and are connected to other local resources that can help stabilize their families. Through robust partnerships with area businesses, many participants are also able to receive valuable on-the-job work experience training. The program has been successful in reducing dependence on state-funded programs like TANF or food stamps, and has provided preventative support to numerous families who are considered high-risk for child welfare intervention. shangrilaoregon.org

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All Star Labor & Staffing, LLC 3000 Market St NE #258, Salem 97301

Jennifer Martin, Sperry Van Ness Commercial Advisors, continues as the Chair of the Willamette Valley Commercial REALTORS® Council and Heidi Hazel, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Professionals-Stayton, is the new Chair of the Stayton-North Santiam Council. Mat Genuser, AmeriTitle, was elected as the Affiliate Director. Salem Association of Realtors (SAR) member George Grabenhorst of Sperry Van Ness Commercial Advisors was installed as President Elect for the Oregon Association of REALTORS® (OAR) 2016 Board of Directors at their annual meeting in September. SAR member Don Meyer continues as the OAR Political Affairs Key Committee Chair and is the President of the SAR Community Fund, the association’s 501C3 charitable non-profit. As members of the OAR board, both George and Don hold positions on the SAR Board of Directors. salemrealtors.com The Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments (COG) presented SEDCOR President Chad Freeman with their “Special Regional Partner Award.” The recognition was made during a ceremony at the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville, Oregon. The award was presented by Salem Mayor Anna Peterson. “I consider Chad to be an important asset for the mid-valley and I am aware that other mayors in the region hold him in similar high esteem,” said Peterson. “This award highlights the collaboration of this region—it’s one of our greatest assets,” said Freeman. “We really do work together to help grow the jobs and the economy of the Mid-Willamette Valley. sedcor.com VanNatta Public Relations (VPR), located in Salem, Oregon, is listed as one of the top Advertising/ Marketing/PR firms in the state by Oregon Business Magazine’s POWERBOOK issue, for January 2016. Of the statewide firm listed, VPR was the only one from the Mid-Willamette Valley. Oregon Business Magazine compiles a yearly book of lists of the top companies, nonprofits and universities in the field. CEO Mary Louise VanNatta says, “It wonderful to be recognized again this year.” While the majority of the firms listed were from the Portland-Metro area, she adds, “It is great for Salem that our firm is considered one of the top companies by a publication as prestigious as Oregon Business Magazine.” PRSalem.com White Oak Construction (WOC) has started work on the new NorthWest Senior and Disability (NWSDS) Services Woodburn headquarters. The facility will be 8,200SF and will be built at a site on Progress Way. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Jan. 15 with NWSDS advisory council chairman Ed Cavin, Woodburn case manager Nataliya Fursova and Marion County Commissioner Sam Brentano. The project began in mid-February. WhiteOakConstruction.net

FFA student Jordyn Lynch spoke at the SAIF Agri-Business Banquet on her experience in the program.

Farmer and comedian Jerry Carroll entertained a crowd of more than 550 at the SAIF Agri-Business Banquet.

Kathy Moore accepts her certificate from Academy, a 3-day three year professional development program presented by the Western Association of Chamber Executives.

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New Members We are pleased to welcome our newest investors in the Salem Chamber who joined between December and February

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Advanced Reporting...............................................................1999 Affordable Framing................................................................1990 AKT LLP.................................................................................1983 Alisa’s Sunny Day Travel........................................................2015 All Star Tent & Party Rental..................................................2011 Aluminum Screen & Window Co., Inc................................1977 Americold Logistics................................................................1957 Aqua Pro Pump Service.........................................................2013 B P M Physical Therapy Center, Inc....................................1998 Bethel Heights Vineyard, Inc................................................1992 Blum Real Estate.....................................................................2003 Bob Cegon State Farm...........................................................2009 Borlin Landscape Service, LLC............................................2014 Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties....................................................................................1980 Break the Chain Apparel........................................................2011 Busick Court Restaurant........................................................1999 Cafe Yumm!.............................................................................2014 Capitol Auto Group...............................................................1927 Carpet One Floor & Home...................................................2012 Cascade Cardiology, LLC.......................................................2011 Cascade Employers Association...........................................1997 Cascade Landscape Management.........................................1996 Cascade Lighting Service.......................................................2012 CEED.......................................................................................2014 CenturyLink.............................................................................1957 Christian Community Placement Center.............................2014 City of Salem...........................................................................1957 Coldwell Banker Mountain West Real Estate, Inc. Residential................................................................................1981 Columbia Bank - Willamette Valley Region........................1955 Comfort Suites........................................................................2000 Cooke Stationery Co...............................................................1955 Creekside Golf Club..............................................................1995 Dale Carnegie Training..........................................................2014 Dalke Property Management................................................2014 Dallas Glass and Window......................................................2005 Dave Wilson Designer Goldsmith Inc................................1995 Debra Herring Studio.............................................................1999 Dermatology Clinic, P.C.........................................................1955 Dorn Brothers Truck & Auto Sales.....................................1989 Eldred Realty, Inc....................................................................1974 Employers Overload...............................................................2014 Enchanted Forest....................................................................1975 Encompass Management & Consulting LLC.....................2013 Energy Trust of Oregon.......................................................2011 Equitable Center.....................................................................1975 FASTSIGNS............................................................................1997 Fetherston Edmonds, LLP....................................................1957 Freeman Motor Co.................................................................2014 Garrett Hemann Robertson P.C...........................................1965 Good Earth Pest Co...............................................................2007 Green Acres Landscape, Inc.................................................2006 Historic Elsinore Theatre......................................................1995 Home Fire Stove.....................................................................1995 Homes & Land Magazine......................................................1996

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1. Tell someone you’d like to recommend that they join the chamber. 2. Tell the chamber who you’ve recommended. To let us know you’ve recommended membership to another business, simply fill out the form online. Each time a business joins because of your recommendation, you receive a $40 check. For details go to the Member Resources page on salemchamber.org

Howell Edwards Doerksen with Rigdon Ransom Funeral Directors....................................................................1955 Huggins Insurance in partnership with Bliss Sequoia............................................................................1957 IMEX America Corporation.................................................2005 Inspections Unlimited Inc.....................................................2001 ITT Technical Institute..........................................................2012 Jackson Jewelers......................................................................1944 Jamba Juice #341....................................................................2003 John Watt Associates / JWA.................................................2014 Johnson, Glaze & Co., P.C.....................................................2003 Judson’s, Inc.............................................................................1957 Kaiser Permanente..................................................................1979 Kelly’s Home Center...............................................................1974 Kettle Foods............................................................................2008 Ladera Business Solutions -Electronic Payments Oregon......................................................................................2014 Lancaster Beverage & Tobacco.............................................2000 Larimer & Sears LLC.............................................................2015 Latino Business Alliance........................................................2015 Lefor, Rapp & Holland, LLC................................................2012 Legislative Advocates, Inc......................................................1971 LeightyScape Yard Management...........................................2013 LifeSource Natural Foods......................................................2003 Lineage TFL Salem.................................................................1985 Magoo’s Sports Bar.................................................................1987 Marion County Republicans Party........................................2013 Marion/Clackamas Oregon Women for AG......................1998 Mark Rogers, DMD................................................................1986 Marquis At Home...................................................................1997 Merrill Lynch...........................................................................1995 Mood Media.............................................................................2011 Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Sara Wallace, CFP®................................................................1998 Nathan Levin Co.....................................................................1987 New Horizons In Home Care (Corvallis Office)..............2014 New York Life Insurance Company....................................1965 New York Life Insurance Company, Sven Anderson.......1998 NHance Wood Renewal.........................................................2014 Northwest Human Services, Inc...........................................1980 NW Natural.............................................................................1955 O’Neill Pine Company...........................................................1996 Oregon Lock & Access, Inc..................................................2002 Oregon State Credit Union...................................................2008 Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center..............................1957 Otis Elevator Company.........................................................2015 Pacific Residential Mortgage, LLC.......................................2004 Peoples Church........................................................................2000 Portland General Electric......................................................1955 Premium Property Management, Inc...................................1997 Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills..................................2001 Propel Insurance.....................................................................2010 R & J Mobility Service, Inc....................................................2002 R & R Tree Service, Inc.........................................................2006 Reed Opera House..................................................................2006 Regency Woodland.................................................................2012

Thank You Special thanks to all our renewing members from December - February

Renaissance Enterprises, LLC...............................................2014 Roth’s Fresh Markets..............................................................1955 Saffron Supply Co...................................................................1957 SAIF Corporation...................................................................1989 Salem Aviation Fueling...........................................................2004 Salem Family YMCA..............................................................1957 Salem Health............................................................................1965 Salem Heating and Sheet Metal, Inc....................................1955 Salem Sign Co., Inc.................................................................1995 SalemPROS..............................................................................2012 Shelter Management, Inc.......................................................1995 Sherman, Sherman, Johnnie & Hoyt, LLP.........................1949 Sippel Well Drilling, Inc.........................................................2011 Skyline Ford.............................................................................1983 SMART Start Making A Reader Today.............................2009 State Farm Insurance, Barbara Furer...................................1980 Stifel Nicolaus & Company Dave Williams......................2010 Studio 3 Architecture, Inc......................................................2003 Sybil’s Omelettes Unlimited..................................................1992 Teresa M. Lulay Insurance Agency, Inc. State Farm Insurance..............................................................2002 The Cleanery Salem, Inc......................................................2001 The Fixture Gallery................................................................2012 The IpseNault Company.......................................................1993 The Salvation Army................................................................1997 Town & Country Lanes..........................................................2001 U.S. Bank Oregon Mid Valley Region Offices.................1957 U-Haul......................................................................................2015 Uptown Insurance Bryan Miller.........................................2013 Vagabond Brewing..................................................................2015 Valley Credit Service, Inc.......................................................1985 Venti’s Cafe + Taphouse........................................................2012 Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service & Oak Leaf Crematory....1949 Visiting Angels of Willamette Valley...................................2005 Waddell & Reed Inc., Shalisa G. Pierce CLU, ChFC, CFP.1993 Walter E. Nelson Company...................................................1946 West Coast Beet Seed Company...........................................1957 Whitmire Chiropractic............................................................2012 Wild Pear Restaurant & Catering..........................................2002 Willamette Valley Hospice.....................................................2000 Willamette Valley Medical Transport...................................2010 Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service..........................1955 Windedahl, Rangitsch, Groeneveld & Norton, LLC.........1957 World Financial Group..........................................................2008

The positive voice for business

Leadership Salem share views in mock City Council testimonials Participants in the Leadership Salem class had the opportunity to meet with the Mayor and City Councilors and provide mock testimony on issues facing the City. Each member of the class was asked to prepare to speak on the topic of homlessness in Salem, the Salem Police Facility, the North Gateway redevelopment, West Salem redevelopment, or Downtown revitalization. Of particular interest to the group was the topic of homelessness. “Housing is often an issue for people in our community who are experiencing a mental health related crisis. Our multi-disciplinary teams, the Crisis Outreach Response Team (CORT) and the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) make housing referrals to these local resources whenever possible,” said Tad Larson with the Marion County Sheriff ’s Office. He continued, “The Marion County Health Department has also funded positions to help with transitional issues such as housing. There is a Transition Specialist from the Health Department working in the jail to ensure that mentally ill offenders being released from the Jail or Transition Center have a place to live prior to being released. The Health Department has also funded a Jail Leadership Salem class of 2016 stands on the steps of the Oregon State Capitol building on Government Day. Division Case Manager to follow up on cases after release to make sure they follow up on resources such as housing, medication and transportation.” Testimonials were part of Leadership Salem’s up-close look at local, county and state government as part of Government Day. The rest of the day included meeting with County Commissioners and Officials, tour of the State Capitol, and meeting with Representative Jodi Hack. The Marion County Board of Commissioners also issued a proclamation declaring February 16, 2016 as Government Day in Marion County. The proclamation recognized the positive impact of the Leadership Salem program and encourages members to participate in local government as a way to give back to the community.

Leadership Salem is a program of The Inspire Foundation.

Students take on challenge as leaders for the day

Students work together in groups to discuss how they would address challenges in the community if they were in a position of leadership.

Leader for the Day Improving Downtown by attracting new business and consumers

Leadership Youth students got an up close look at what it would be like to play an active role in some of the challenges facing our community. The exercise was part of Business and Commerce Day in February. Students were given real-life scenarios facing the community, including homlessness and improving Downtown. They then broke into small groups and discussed what they felt was the best course of action as different members of the community, including the Mayor, a parent, or a business owner. Groups presented their findings to the class. One group tackled the topic of “there’s nothing to do in Salem for teenagers.” Their solution was to create a music festival that would take place every three

months that could be an opportunity for businesses to invest in. Another group focused on whether college should be free. “If we did make college free, how would we pay teachers?” wrote one student. “How would we pay for books or how would we run our buildings?” “It’s truly amazing to see our students think about how they would improve their community,” said Kathy Moore, CEO of The Inspire Foundation. “It’s exciting to see our future leaders at work.”

As Mayor - Maria: It’s important to keep businesses that have history to it, but not a lot of places can be renovated. As City Councilor - Tanner: Keep history of buildings while improving safety, functionality and appeal to attract new visitors and potential businesses. Organize meetings for owners monthly to assess business productivity and needs to give them the best chance for success and improvement. As business owner - Will: Expand my business size both in the size of the building I have now and in the number of buildings I have around town. Making my buildings more appealing and more advertised. As restaurant owner - Kevin: We can improve Downtown and attract new customers by opening new, exciting restaurants. Other parts of the city have done this and it has been very successful.

Leadership Youth is a program of The Inspire Foundation.

Board of Directors President: Scott Sadler - Creative Conflict Solutions | Chief Executive Officer: Kathy Moore Patricia Callihan-Bowman Express Employment Professionals

Ryan Collier Collier Law

Gayle Caldarazzo-Doty Gayle’s Italian Market

Tom Hoffert Don Pancho Authentic Mexican Foods, Inc

Dan Clem Salem Area Chamber of Commerce

Selma Pierce, DDS

Sharron Seideman Marisa Chen Leadership Youth Gabrielle Shoop Leadership Youth

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Looking ahead

March 14 - Steve Strauss Forum Speaker Series

Learn more about upcoming events

at calendar.salemchamber.org

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays - Connect For Lunch

April 27- LEAD Business Summit presented by Columbia Bank

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