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ALBANY AREA

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Membership Forum Speaker

Women in Business Speaker

Business After Hours

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Message from the Chair

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Thank You Reinvesting Members

Ag Appreciation Breakfast Pics

Greeter’s Schedule

Milestone Members

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Welcome New Members

Board of Directors Candidates

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Ambassador Ribbon Cutting

Chamber Members in the News

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Pipeline

Students of the Month

May 2018

In This Issue:

Vol 50, No. 5

May Membership Forum Luncheon11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Wednesday, May 30thLinn County Fair & Expo Center

See enclosed registration form for details!

Sponsored By:

“Albany’s Vital Signs”

Guest Speaker

Peter TroedssonCity ManagerCity of Albany

2018 Coastal Golf TournamentFriday, June 1st

8:00 AM Shotgun StartAlbany Golf & Event Center / Spring Hill Golf Club

155 Country Club Ln. NW

Sign up your team today before all the spots are filled.See inside form to register your team.

Can’t play golf that day? Please donate a door prize or be a sponsor. Just call the Chamber at

(541) 926-1517 and let us know.

Sponsored by:

Your annual verification is due. Primary and/or Billing Reps: Simply log in to your account and verify that all the information we have is correct so that it will be printed correctly. If you need any help logging in, please email Kim at kburbach@albanychamber.com or call her at (541) 926-1517.

Our annual Powerbook will soon be printed.

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May Membership Forum Luncheon Speaker: Peter Troedsson

At the end of June, Peter Troedsson will celebrate his one-year anniversary with the City of Albany. He came to Albany from Bothell, Washington, where he began a second career in municipal government as Bothell’s Deputy City Manager…following a 30-year active duty Coast Guard career. Highlights of his military service included assignments as Chief of Staff for the Eighth Coast Guard District in New Orleans during the Deepwater Horizon explosion and the resulting massive cleanup operations, and as a Military Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. His last active duty assignment was as Coast Guard liaison to the Office of the Secretary of Defense. He retired from military service in February 2014.

A career helicopter pilot, Captain Troedsson was Commanding Officer of Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria, Oregon, during the storm of December 2007. Astoria helicopter and boat crews rescued over 170 people during the severe weather and flooding associated with that storm. He also commanded Air Station Savannah, Georgia, and served in a number of operational aviation assignments, including an exchange with 771 Royal Naval Air Squadron in Cornwall, England. Peter was designated as an Instructor Pilot in the HH-65 Dolphin helicopter and was qualified in five other helicopter types. His staff assignments have included work on the staff of the Coast Guard's Resource Director, where he was responsible for developing and communicating the Coast Guard's capital investment plan.

Peter is Credentialed as a City Manager by the International City/County Management Association, and is a member of the Oregon City/County Management Association. He graduated from UCLA with a BA in Political Science and Scandinavian Languages. He holds a Masters in Public Administration from George Washington University, and a Masters in Strategic Studies from the US Air Force Air War College.

Jenny Gilmore-Robinson has served as the Executive Director of ABC House, the child abuse intervention center serving Benton and Linn counties, since March 2012. She received her bachelor’s degree from Duke University and a law degree from Tulane University Law School in New Orleans, La. Prior to law school, Gilmore-Robinson served as the chief country representative for the Philippines-based arm of the CityBridge Foundation, a Washington, D.C.-based child advocacy foundation that launches and provides ongoing support to child abuse intervention centers in the Philippines.

During her legal career, Gilmore-Robinson spent three years as a court-appointed children’s attorney at Child Centered Solutions, where her caseload consisted entirely of representing children in high-conflict divorce and custody cases. She then joined the St. Andrew Legal Clinic, a non-profit family law clinic, representing low-income families in Family Court. In addition to her role as Executive Director of ABC House, Gilmore-Robinson is a Board Member of Samaritan Albany General Hospital, and a member of the Oregon Network of Child Abuse Intervention Centers, the Linn County Public Safety Coordinating Council, the Rotary Club of Greater Corvallis and Soroptimist International of Corvallis. Gilmore-Robinson resides in Albany with her husband Jake, a merchant mariner and maritime attorney, and their daughter Alice.

Upcoming Events:May 2nd, 4 PM - Emerging Leaders

May 15th - Business After Hours at America’s MattressJune 1st, 7 AM - Annual Golf Tournament

June 6th, 11 AM - Women in BusinessJune 19th - Business After Hours

Tuesday, May 15th 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Thank you for hostingApril Business After Hours

SnoTemp Cold Storage

“Hidden Epidemic: the Cost of ChildAbuse and Neglect in Our Community”

with Presenter Jenny Gilmore-Robinson

Women in Business LuncheonWednesday, June 6th 11:30 AM

Phoenix Inn Suites 3410 Spicer Dr. SE

1243 Clay St. SE

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Do More – Say Less

Scott PiersonWood Castle Furniture2017-2018 Board Chair

We just experienced one of the most unusual NCAA college basketball seasons I have ever watched concluding with an unbelievable March Madness tournament for 2018. For one month, people who haven’t watched a game all year suddenly become “die hard” fans glued to the TV for every game, recap and Cinderella story. I happen to be a University of Michigan fan with extensive family throughout the state. Who would have thought I was a UP’er.

Basketball teams from youth to high school to college frame into their team building and season kickoff a theme phrase for the season. It’s something that has special meaning to them. They create a phrase by which they hope to accomplish their goal and build team unity. You might say it is their mantra. Then, fans will see that phrase portrayed across their warm up t-shirts. The Michigan Wolverines reminded me of that basketball tradition. So much that I changed my monthly “Letter from the Chair”, and caused a late night complete rewrite for this month. I wanted to submit two newsletters this month. But, I’ve been reminded many times that I’m already the most wordy Chair in history.

Michigan’s theme this year was “Do More … Say Less”. What inspirational words to define a season that culminated with a bid for the National Champion. I’ve always asked my teams to “Walk the Walk and Skip the Talk.” The world is full of people who are quick to talk the talk the talk the talk. As a matter of fact, the world is full of people that all they do is TALK, they never WALK away and they never DO. This month, I’d like to talk to you about TALKing, WALKing and DOing.

TALK-ing. I believe we have a problem that has grown exponentially and is out of control in our world. We have so many outlets to tell people what we think. Our voices can be heard around the world in seconds and they last forever. Social media, texting, letters to the editor all allow us to voice our opinions. But, it’s not our right to an opinion or our right to free speech that is the problem. The problem is with UN-informed, HATE-ful comments that have NO CONSEQUENCES. So many comments are made without investigation, without thought, without consideration for those it might hurt. These people think the world is WAITing for their comments and NEEDS to hear their opinion. I, myself, only listen to those individuals who have first EARNed my respect, INVESTIGATED the issues, CONSIDERED all of the options and consequences, and have THOUGHTFULLY presented the information that would ENCOURAGE me to do the same.

WALK-ing. I wish more people walked, not only for the great exercise, but to give them time to organize their thoughts, to cool down and separate the emotions from the data, and finally to consider the consequences if they make a comment. Walk away before you say something that you’re going to regret. Comments on Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat are forever. Walking, or waiting to hit SEND on that email till tomorrow, would save us all a lot of grief and pain. Plus, look how healthy the world would become. In my own business and personal email accounts, I don’t delete unsent drafts. I keep all 101 of them, thus far, as a reminder of the mistakes and emotionally fueled words that I could have sent, but chose not to. I wish it were a bigger number but I’m working on it every day.

DO-ing. The most powerful statement that you can make in the world is through your own actions. We’ve all heard the proverbial phrase that “Actions speak LOUDER than Words”. Here’s one for you. I believe actions are SMARTER than words. If you’re passionate about something, get involved. If you don’t like something, fix it. If you want to influence our youth, mentor them and get them to think for themselves. If you want to start a movement, help others to believe it was their idea.

So when you’re frustrated and ready to post a comment, SKIP the TALK, GO for a WALK, and find a way to DO something about it. Truth by known, nobody really wants to hear our comments anyway. But, everyone wants to see our actions.

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A Special Thanks to Our

Diamond Member!

(March 16th - April 15th)Thank You, Reinvesting Members!

3rd- Guarantee RV: Location TBD10th- Costco: 3130 Killdeer Ave. SE

17th- Windmere Willamette Valley: 331 2nd Ave. SW24th- Key Bank: 128 3rd Ave. SW

31st- SERVPRO of Linn & Benton Counties:6835 NE Arnold Ave. Corvallis

May Greeters Schedule

Host a greeters! Contact Firiel Severns for more information and to reserve your date. You may contact Firiel Severns at

(541) 926-1517 or fseverns@albanychamber.com.

50 YearsGeorgia Pacific

10 YearsFarmers Insurance - Katie Enright

Milestone Members(Paid 03/16/18 - 04/15/18)

Albany Rental 1980

Bill's Flower Tree 1974

Blastcap, LLC 2015

Boldt Carlisle + Smith 1962

Cascade Grill 2009

Chamberlin House, Inc. 1995

Cook Family Farms, Inc. 2011

Elm Street Family Dental 2015

Farmers Insurance- Katie Enright 2008

Georgia-Pacific 1968

Gray Farms, Inc. 2004

HomeBridge Financial 2017

KGAL/KSHO Radio 1969

Koontz, Perdue, Blasquez & Co., P.C. 1954

M & M Car Company 2009

National Frozen Foods Corp. 1982

No Rails Ale House 2017

Red Canoe Credit Union 2001

Rich's Sewing & Vacuum 2016

Santiam Excursion Trains 2017

Special Occasions 1997

Stearns Lending, LLC. 2016

Target Distribution Center 1996

Ticor Title 2011

TnT Builders, Inc. 2010

True Mortgage, Inc. 2015

Van Vleet Meat Food Service Company 1980

18th Annual Ag Appreciation BreakfastThank you to all our sponsors for making this event possible!

Top Producer Sponsors:

Bonaventure of AlbanyCitizen’s Bank

Crop Production Services, Inc.Jacopetti’s

OSU Extension Service (Linn County)

Peak InternetSnoTemp Cold Storage

Umpqua BankWeatherford Thompson, P.C.

Helping Hand Sponsors:

Welcome New Members!

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Dahled Up ConstructionP.O. Box 865 (541) 220-5091 http://www.dahledupconstruction.com

GourmetHR Small Business Consulting, LLCLebanon, OR (541) 401-1105http://www.GourmetHR.com/services

Hub City Graphics2860 Santiam Hwy SE (541) 926-4204http://www.hubcitygraphics.com

Law Office of Teri Plagmann 201 1st Ave. W (541) 248-3558http://www.oregondivorceattorneyservices.com

Mihaylo Interpreter4035 Thoroughbred Ave SE (541) 730-0087

Tradewinds Transportation6404 Old Salem Rd NE (541) 926-6020http://www.tradewindstransportation.com

North Albany Supermarket 621 NW Hickory St (541) 926-3037http://www.northalbanyiga.com

Better Kids ClubPO Box 2587 (541) 936-5980

Law Office of Teri Plagmann, PC provides legal representation in the areas of family law, estate planning and probates. We are committed to providing assertive, honest and well-informed legal representation that is at an affordable rate and provides clients with personal attention.

Offering expert HR and safety support. We come to you, focus on your goals, and apply laws to match your culture. Complimentary consultation.

Nichwell1136 7th Ave. SE (541) 908-5748http://www.nichwell.com

Hub City Graphics is a full service print provider focused on brand-consistency & visual impact. Our services include Large Format Printing, Signage, Vehicle Wraps, Banners, Brochures, Business Cards, Apparel & Promotional items. Our in-house manufacturing, partnered with both local & national vendors, enables us to provide cost-effective, on time, quality solutions.

Nichwell has developed the most advanced glovebox technology currently on the market, made possible by our patented seals and high-capacity gas purification train. Our core market segments include university, OLED research and mass production, lithium ion battery research and production, inert gas welding, pharmaceutical, nuclear containment and research in chemistry applications.

Better Kids Club is a non-profit organization that helps the children of addicts and those who have suffered from issues related to addiction, neglect and abandonment. We believe that by working together, we can give our kids a better chance of living a healthy productive life free from substance abuse and emotional entanglement.

We offer over 100 asset based trucks with curtain van or tractor trailer combinations and partners with more than 7500 carriers throughout the country to provide on-time deliveries and support.

30+ years experience in painting and carpentry. We specialize in high quality work with competitive pricing and great customer satisfaction.

Do you need a Spanish interpreter? Mihaylo Interpreter is the only certified Spanish interpreter in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties.

North Albany IGA specializes in the groceries your family needs. Whatever you are looking for, you'll find it at North Albany IGA. Visit our supermarket and see what we have to offer.

We offer the same low prices you’d find elsewhere but with local customer service and expertise. Call us today for competitive rates, local customer service and first-rate installation of satellite TV.

An Orion Satellite548 Pacific Blvd. SW (541)928-8777http://www.anorionsatellite.com

Board of Directors Candidates

July 1st will mark the beginning of a new year for your Albany Area Chamber. Each year one- third of the Board of Directors are elected to serve a three-year term. Board members may serve two consecutive terms. If a Board member fills an un-expired term he/she is eligible to serve their own two, three year terms.

The Nominating Committee has recommended the following individuals for the positions. Members of the Chamber may, by right of petition, bearing the genuine signatures of at least 25 qualified members, add additional candidates. If after 10 days, no petitions are received, these eight individuals are considered duly elected by the membership. If new candidates are offered, their names plus the slate from the Nominating Committee shall be put forth before the entire membership for a vote.

Business Leaders Nominated to Serve a Three Year Term:July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021

Brian Dietrich – Parr LumberDustin Harrington – Selmet

Kevin Konzelman – Stutzman ServicesKevin Manske – Cadwell Realty group

Armando Nunez – NORPACJohn Pascone – Linn Economic Development Group

Chris Reese – Southpaws Sports Pub and Perfect PizzaLoren Roth – Citizen’s Bank

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Ambassador Ribbon Cuttings

Golden TickeT(Selected at the monthly membership forum)

name: Jonah Anderson TiTle: Employment Placement Specialist Business: Employment Options

Personal BackGround: I was born in Portland, and have lived in the northwest for all of my life except for a brief stop in Kansas City, Missouri. I live with my beautiful wife and we have two rescue cats and a rescue dog who are all very sweet. I am a sports nut and have worked in the NBA, WNBA, and NFL. I am a proud graduate of the University of Idaho, go Vandals. I do some acting on the side and you can see me in the “Noodle Monster” episode of Portlandia, “Slapped The Movie”, or the upcoming music video for “Be Still” by Karyn Ann.

Business markeTinG niche: I help individuals with disabilities find meaningful work in the community. We provide qualified, pre-screened candidates for businesses looking to hire employees. It is a difficult but extremely rewarding job. Individuals with disabilities are still very marginalized in society and I enjoy helping them find a position that they enjoy as well as making them more visible in their communities.

BiGGesT issue FacinG alBany: I don’t believe it’s an issue that just affects Albany, but it is still difficult to overcome an initial reaction or judgement when I let businesses know that I am trying to help individuals with disabilities find work. People have preconceived notions of what an individual with a disability is capable of, and I hope that more businesses will be open to giving my clients a chance so they can see what amazing work they are capable of doing, and so that the businesses can reap the benefits that come with hiring individuals with disabilities.

chamBer involvemenT: I’m a regular at Greeters and attend every week when my schedule allows it. I have been to the Business Expo the past three years.

Advertise For Your BusinessTo place an email ad, contact Firiel Severns at fseverns@albanychamber.com. To place a newsletter ad, contact Kim Burbach at kburbach@albanychamber.com before the 15th of

the month. Both can be reached at (541) 926-1517.

N’REENER’S Sidebar Diner North Albany Supermarket

Chamber Members In the News:

Central Willamette’s sixth branch will open this June inside the new North Albany Supermarket at 621 NW Hickory Street.

Central Willamette plans to open the branch within the Supermarket the first week of June, and will host a Summer Celebration on Saturday, June 9th from 9:00 am to 1:00 PM in the

Central Willamette in North Albany SupermarketHave a Business Announcement

or Press Release?Contact Kim Burbach, Office Manager by email at kburbach@albanychamber.com or 541-926-1517.

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Girls Explore15 middle school students participated in a five weeks program for the exploration of high-wage, high demand careers at Linn-Benton Community College.

Boot Camp at Central Electrical Training Center 24 High Schooler Students signed up to participate in a nine week camp to explore the world of electricity.

Savannah PartridgeSouth Albany

Eleanor Klock West Albany

Matthew BuhrkuhlSantiam Christian

Congratulations!

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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 ChairKristal 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 JonesSue 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......................................................................NORPACJohn 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 Hospital

Ex-Officio Board MembersJim Golden .......................................... Greater Albany Public SchoolsGreg Hamann .................................Linn Benton Community College

COMMITTEE CHAIRSAmbassadorsFaylene Gardner........................................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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Calendar of Events May 2018

Without business, there is no community.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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8:15 AMGreeters

Guarantee RVLocation: TBD

8:15 AMGreeters

Windermere Willamette Valley331 2nd Ave. SW

Leadership Albanyand Graduation

4:00-6:00 PMBusiness After Hours

America’s Mattress1243 Clay St. SE

8:15 AMGreeters

Key Bank128 3rd Ave. SW

11:30 - 1:00 PMMembership Forumat Linn County Fair

& Expo

8:15 AMGreetersCostco

3130 Killdeer Ave SE

3:30 PMExecutive Board

Youth Leadership

6:00 PMYouth Leadership

Graduation at Phoenix Inn

4:00-6:00 PMEmerging Leaders

at Springhill Cellars2920 Scenic Dr. NW

12@12 for Millersburg Businesses

8:15 AMGreeters

SERVPRO of Linn & Benton Counties

6835 NE Arnold Ave. Corvallis

11:30 AMBoard of Directors