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Page 2Message from the Chair

Membership Forum SpeakerStudents of the Month

Page 3Greeters Schedule

Women In BusinessDistinguished Service Awards

Leadership EdgeBusiness UnwindEmerging LeadersGolf Tournament

Page 4Ag Appreciation Breakfast

Golden TicketMilestone Members

Page 5Reinvesting Members

Welcome New MembersPage 6

Pipeline ProgramPipeline Scholarship Information

Youth LeadershipPage 7

In the NewsPage 8

Calendar of Events

March 2019

In This Issue:

Vol. 51, No. 3

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March Membership Forum Luncheon"Economic Outlook 2019 - Should you fear the recession?"

Wednesday, March 20, 201911:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Linn County Expo Center3700 Knox Butte Road

(Register online or see enclosed registration)

Sponsored by:

Guest Speaker:

Tim DuyEconomics Professor of Practice

Senior Director, Oregon Economic ForumUniversity of Oregon

A Special Thanks to Our Diamond Member:

Saturday, March 9th at the Boys & Girls Club of Albany5:30 PM cocktail hour, 6:30 PM dinner

Platinum Sponsor: Gold Sponsors:Silver Sponsor:

This year's DSA Banquet will also include a special presentation honoring Rep. Andy Olson with the Legacy Award for his years of dedication and support of the Albany community. This year’s individual award nominees are:Distinguished Service AwardJohn Kollaer, Mennonite VillageJim Merryman, OFD Foods Inc

Junior First CitizenEric Aguinaga, Les Schwab Tire Center Hannah Blicher, ServPro of Linn & Benton CountiesErik Fedler, Central Willamette Credit Union

Jim Linhart First CitizenRuss Hedge, ServPro of Linn & Benton CountiesArthur Meeker, Xtreme GrafxChris Reece, Southpaws Pizza Sarah Steen, AmeriTitle

Distinguished StudentMegan Cox – West Albany High SchoolRosemarie Howard – South Albany High SchoolChristopher Smith – Santiam Christian Schools

Small Business of the Year:Albany Carpet OnePacific Residential MortgageParr Lumber

Large Business of the Year:AraucoMennonite VillageMike’s Heating & Air Conditioning

(Register online or see enclosed registration)

Consumers PowerEdward Jones-James Brown

OFD Foods, LLCRepublic Services

Bronze Sponsors:

74th Annual Distinguished Service Awards

www.instagram.com/albanyorchamber

Mike's Heating & Air Conditioning

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James RamseyerConsumers Power, Inc.2018-2019 Board Chair

Message From The Chair March Forum Luncheon Speaker: Tim Duy, U of O

Professor Duy received his B.A. in Economics in 1991 from the University of Puget Sound, and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Economics in 1998 from the University of Oregon.

Following graduate school, Tim worked in Washington, D.C. for the United States Department of Treasury as an economist in the International Affairs division and later with the G7 Group, a political and economic consultancy for clients in the financial industry. In the latter position, he was responsible for monitoring the activities of the Federal Reserve and currency markets.

Tim returned to the University of Oregon in 2002. He is the Senior Director of the Oregon Economic Forum and the author of the University of Oregon Statewide Economic Indicators, Regional Economic Indicators, and the Central Oregon Business Index. Tim has published in the Journal of Economics and Business and is currently a member of the Oregon Governor's Council of Economic Advisors and the State Debt Policy Advisory Commission.

Tim is a prominent commentator on the Federal Reserve. MarketWatch describes his blog as “influential,” the Huffington Post identified him as one of the top 26 economists to follow on Twitter, and he is listed on StreetEye as one of the top 100 people to follow to discover finance news on Twitter. Major national and international news outlets frequently quote him, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg. He also writes a regular column for Bloomberg Opinion.

Blog: https://blogs.uoregon.edu/timduyfedwatch/

Twitter: @TimDuy

This year the Oregon Legislature meets in full session and a new “Cap and Trade” bill is all but certain to pass.

Under cap and trade, the state would implement a limit on carbon emissions beginning in 2021. The idea is to gradually lower emissions from 55 million tons of carbon dioxide annually to 10 million tons over a 30 year period. Companies can buy credits on the open market to exceed the limit, and money raised by the program would go into

a funding pool for climate-friendly initiatives.

Many Oregonians oppose cap and trade, arguing the proposal will raise the cost of almost everything consumed without making a dent in global carbon emissions. They feel lawmakers should focus on policies that resonate at least nationally if not globally to ensure that the outcome has an effect on worldwide carbon output. The greenhouse gases emitted by Oregon truckers, commuters, utilities, manufacturers and other entities are barely measurable on a global scale.

It is important to note that Oregon's environmental initiatives already are stronger than those in many states and nations. Oregon loses if companies leave the state for less restrictive locales or if Oregon companies switch to buying products manufactured and shipped under lighter regulations.

Under the current legislature, the end result is almost certain, but the important thing now is to design the program to do the least amount of economic damage possible. It’s important to take the time necessary to craft good legislation and do what’s best for all of Oregon, both rural and urban.

Makenna DavidSantiam Christian

Amanda GivensWest Albany

Congratulations, Students of the Month!

Meighan Van VeldhuizenSouth Albany

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7th Quality Inn & Suites, 251 Airport Rd. SE (Ambassador Ribbon Cutting)14th ServPro of Linn & Benton Counties, @ Sizzler 2148 Santiam Hwy. SE21st Greg's Heating & A/C, @ Sizzler 2148 Santiam Hwy. SE28th Natural Sprinkles, 202 SW 2nd Ave.To host a Greeters, contact Firiel at fseverns@albanychamber.com or (541) 926-1517 for more information.

Wednesday, March 6th, 11:30-1:00 PM, Holiday Inn Express, 105 Opal Ct. NE"The Leadership Mindset" Guest speaker: Andrea Beem of the Keller Williams, the Beem Team

Friday, June 7th, Spring Hill Golf Course, 155 Country Club Lane NW

Now accepting team registrations, and sponsorships.

2019 Albany Area Chamber Annual Golf Tournament Presented by Coastal

March Greeters Schedule

March 19th from 8:08-10:00 AM, Chamber office, 435 W. 1st Ave."The Journey from Burnout to Rejuvenation"Only 25 spots available | Pre-registration required$10 per Chamber member

Tuesday, March 19th from 4-6 PM, Comfort Suites, 100 Opal Ct. NEKick off those heels, untie that tie and have some fun!Join us for ST. Patrick's Day Part 2uesday!

April 3rd from 11:30-1:00 PM, Comfort Suites, 100 Opal Ct. NETopic TBAEmerging Leaders is a group created specifically for the young professionals in our business community (and those young at heart)

Women in Business

Leadership Edge - a professional development opportunity

Business Unwind at Comfort Suites

Emerging Leaders - professional development for young pros

Sponsored by:

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

Distinguished Service AwardsSaturday, March 9th, Boys and Girls Club of Albany, 1215 Hill Street5:30 PM Cocktails, 6:30 Dinner, 7:00 Awards Ceremony(See front page for more information and list of sponsors)

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Personal: I am a Private Wealth Advisor for PacWest Wealth Partners, a private wealth advisory of Ameriprise Financial. I have been with Ameriprise since 1993 and currently have four offices located in Albany, Corvallis, Salem, and Bend. I live in Albany with my wife and three sons. Before becoming a Financial advisor, I served as a tactical intelligence officer in the U.S. Army from 1986 to 2000. I graduated from Whitworth University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and went on to graduate from Oregon State University with a Master of Business Administration in 1992. During my free time I enjoy tennis, golf, skiing, and hunting. I also enjoy giving back to the community on my own time as well as with the rest of our PacWest team.

Business niche: Your Financial goals are unique, and we can help you achieve them. We take the time to understand what’s truly important to you-whether it’s saving for college, retiring the way you want, making smart investments or planning for the unexpected... The personalized financial advice we offer can help you prepare for the expected and unexpected things in life. As a result, you can feel more confident and secure about your future. With the right financial advice, life can be brilliant. My areas of focus are retirement and estate planning strategies, family finances, and intergenerational planning.

communiTy involvemenT: PacWest as a team participates in community service opportunities. Just this past year, we brought together our families and clients to package canned goods for distribution to local companies and families in need at Linn-Benton Food Share. It was great to work together at the source of where all these non-profit local organizations get their supplies. We also got to see firsthand where these food supplies go to at Albany Helping Hands shelter. As a team, we served lunch to those in need of a hot meal. For the past couple of holidays, we have worked with the Old Mill Center for families and children and have participated in the Secret Santa program, which provides gifts and clothes for kids in need on Christmas and helps relieve stress on the parents during the holiday season. Outside of PacWest, I am involved in Bharatti Integrated Rural Development Society (BIRDS) in rural southern India. I have also been involved in St. Stephens Hospital, Delhi India, Hunger Relief & Challenges.

(Selected at the monthly membership forum)

name: Sten Carlson TiTle: Private Wealth Advisor Business: PacWest Wealth Partners, Ameriprise Financial

Bonaventure of AlbanyCitizens Bank

First American TitleNutrien Ag Solution, Inc.

Oregon Farm Brokers - Keller WilliamsOSU Extension Service

Peak InternetSnoTemp Cold Storage

Umpqua BankWeatherford Thompson, P.C.

Helping Hands Sponsors:

Top Producer Sponsors:

18th Annual Ag Appreciation Breakfast

Thank you to all our sponsors for making this event possible. A

special thanks to our guest speaker, Buzz Wheeler of Coastal.

50 YearsElectrical Construction Company

25 YearsNorthwest Realty Consultants

10 YearsAlbany Antique Mall, LLC

5 YearsForess Sign & Mfg., LLC.

Snow Peak Coffee Company LLC

Milestone Members

Milestone

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Welcome, New Members!(01/16/19 - 02/15/19)

Albany Shao-Lin Kempo 1045 Geary St, Suite 2 (541) 791-7013www.shao-linkempo.comWe provide health, fitness and personal safety to our students as well as train you in the arts of Karate, Kung Fu and Jui Jitsu. Join us for our ribbon cutting on Friday, March 1st at 2:30 PM.

Tom KruipickaP.O. Box 1077 Tillamook, OR 97141 (541) 974-1512

Thank You, Reinvesting Members!(Paid 01/16/19 - 02/15/19)

Gamberetti's 211 1st Ave W. Suite 102 (541) 497-2181www.gamberettis.comAt Gamberetti’s Italian Restaurant, we believe a delicious meal is a standard. We shop at the local farmers market, we use sustainable, natural and organic ingredients whenever possible. We believe that fresh does not mean expensive.

Mann Mortgage (971) 301-44912925 River Rd S, Suite 270 Salemwww.salem.mannmortgage.comMann Mortgage is a family-owned company that emphasizes community relationships, honesty, and integrity. Since our founding in 1989 by Don Mann, we have been committed to hometown values, solid partnerships, streamlined processes and cutting-edge technologies. Most importantly, we're committed to helping qualified borrowers in our communities fulfill the dream of home ownership.

N.O.W. Builders230 SW Washington Street (541) 926-2858www.nowbuilders.com

Harbortouch24th Ave. SE (720) 432-2287www.harbortouchoregon.comHarbortouch is an A+ rated business technology company specializing in point-of-sale equipment, ATMs, and merchant/restaurant solutions for hospitality, retail, salons, and most organizations that sell products or services to clients. Our credit card processing has a Best Rate Guarantee. Free installation for most POS equipment and free 24-7 tech support.

''Treat every job like it's our only job, no matter how big or small and we don't stop until our customer is 100% Satisfied 100% of the time''. CCB #64791 Licensed & Bonded

Transamerica Financial Advisor Inc.2887 NW White Oak Ave (541) 602-7454 www.tfaconnect.com

Sarah, a lifelong Albany resident, specializes in on-location portrait photography in the community. From weddings to head shots, you’ll love her commitment to capturing your special moments. When you’re ready to tell your story, give her a call!

Sarah LaFond Photography704 9th Ave SW (541) 619-3074www.sarahlafondphotography.com

I am a investment adviser representative from a broker/dealer providing services on financial planing, retirement planing, IRA/Roth/SEP/SIMPLE IRA, 401(k), 529 and other investment account setup. The products we provide include mutual funds, bonds, stock funds and life insurances.

Professional Realty Services Int.1023 3rd Ave. SE (541) 570-9121www.myrealestatesuperhero.comWhether your buying or selling need revolves around being a first time home-buyer needing guidance, or a homeowner with an existing home and needing to sell to purchase your next home, we’re here to help! We have designated specialists if you are a real estate investor or own commercial property and need advice. No matter what the task is, you can trust your Real Estate Superheroes to swoop in and come to save the day.

Albany Antique Mall, LLC 2009Albany Carpet One Floor and Home 2016Albany Democrat-Herald 1925Albany Public Schools Foundation 2013American Cancer Society 2005Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) 2018BlueSun, Inc. 2013Center Against Rape & Domestic Violence 2016City of Albany 1985Consumers Power, Inc. 2008COUNTRY® Financial - Morford 2015Dryer Vent Wizard of the Valley 2016Eastman, Elaine 2016Eat Well Nutrition Coaching and Consulting, LLC 2017Electrical Construction Company 1969Eugene Airport 2000Fidelity National Title Company of Oregon 2002Foress Sign & Mfg., LLC. 2014Freeburn, Scott 2016H & R Block 2010Hendrix Heating & Air Conditioning 2015Hilts, Ray 1993HMK Company 2018Hubcity Graphics 2018iCover Oregon 2018K&D Engineering, Inc. 1992Keller Williams Realty Mid-Willamette- Long 2010Law Office of Teri Plagmann 2018Linn Benton Tractor Company, Inc. 2016Lucht, Joneth Ann 1997Mihaylo Interpreter 2018Mike's Heating & Air Conditioning 1992Northwest Realty Consultants 1994Oregon Credit & Collections Bureau, Inc. 2016Oregon State Credit Union 1997Phoenix Inn Suites 2001Power Honda 1983Pro-Line 2017Regent Court Memory Care 2010River View Family Eyecare 2011Samaritan Albany General Hospital 1995Santiam Excursion Trains 2017ServiceMaster Restore 2016Smith + Company 1990Snow Peak Coffee Company LLC 2014TMI Lending, LLC 2015US Bank 1970Waddell & Reed 2010Washington Federal 1970

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Welding and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)Day

On Friday, February 8th, s tu d e nt s f rom A lb any Options School attended We l d i n g a n d N o n -Destructive Testing (NDT) Day at LBCC. The student project for the Welding portion of the event was to construct a 6-sided die through MIG welding (MIG welding is an arc welding process in which a continuous solid wire electrode is fed through a welding gun and into the weld pool, joining the two base materials together). Once that was completed, students then went over to the NDT lab and learned how to inspect their finished project using visual inspection, dye penetrant inspect ion, and digita l radiographic inspection.

In conjunction with CTE Signing Day at Linn-Benton Community College on May 1 of 2019, there are scholarship opportunities available for students graduating from high school:

• 2019 Albany Area Chamber of Commerce CTE Scholarship

• ATI 2019 Lebanon CTE Scholarship Application

• ATI 2019 Central Linn or Sweet Home CTE Scholarship Application

• Linn County Workforce Training Application

More information is available on the Pipeline to Jobs website: http://www.pipelinetojobs.com/cte-scholarships-for-cte-signing-day.

Scholarships Available!!!

To learn more about Pipeline, visit our website at www.pipelinetojobs.com.

On February 12th, the Albany Chamber Youth Leadership participants toured the State Capitol

and met with Representative Shelly Boshart Davis.

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2019 Foundry Startup Resource Fair The Foundry Collective, City of Albany, LBCC SBDC, Albany Area Chamber, and Red Canoe Credit Union present Albany’s 1st annual Foundry Startup Resource Fair, 4-7 PM on Thursday, March 14th at the Senior Center, located at 489 NE Water Ave, Albany, OR 97321.

This informative event brings together all the resources needed to start and grow small businesses and innovative ideas. Attendance is free to all attendees who pre-register. Entrepreneurs, innovators, small business owners, artisans, craftspeople, foodies, and anyone hoping to connect with resources are encouraged to attend.

The fair will feature 30+ exhibitors from all around Oregon including:

• Angel Funding, Banks, and other financial resources

• Business/Founder Mentor Groups, Accelerators, Bootcamps, and more

• Small Business Assistance Programs and Government Agencies

• Professional Services focused on startups and small businesses

• Educational Organizations and Resources

This event helps connect entrepreneurs and small businesses with local and regional resources that can help them start, establish, and grow their businesses. It’s for all sectors – local, pre-traded, and traded and it’s for all industries including tech, retail, healthcare, food & beverage, and more.

Exhibitors will have tables offering attendees an opportunity to learn more and meet key people. This will be a chance to discover some resources that may not have had a strong presence in the region before.

Admission is free and light appetizers will be served.

There will be an After Event Startup Party from 7–9 PM at a nearby Awesome Secret Location, tickets are limited and $10 each. This will offer a more casual networking opportunity to further connect with some of the exhibitors, mentors, peers, and other startups.

You can learn more about the 2019 Albany event here: https://foundrycollective.org/foundry-startup-resource-fair-albany

If you're interested in exhibiting, please visit bit.ly/FoundryStartupApplication.

Questions? Email us at team@corvallisfoundry.com

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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

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8:15 AM Greeters & Amb. Ribbon CuttingQuality Inn & Suites

251 Airport Rd. SE

8:15 AM GreetersServPro

Sizzler 2148 Sant. Hwy.

Leadership Albany

Chamber Network NewsletterPrinted 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.

Calendar of EventsMarch 2019

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

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

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

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

Chamber StaffJanet Steele, Presidentjsteele@albanychamber.com

Kim Burbach, Office Managerkburbach@albanychamber.com

Kathleen Magnuson,Workforce Development Specialistkmagnuson@albanychamber.com

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

Firiel Severns, Program & Event Managerfseverns@albanychamber.com

Chris Singer. Workforce Development Specialistcsinger@albanychamber.com

Albany Area Chamber of Commerce2018-2019 Officers and Directors

“Your Business and Community Advocate”

8:15 AM GreetersGreg's Heating & A/C@Sizzler 2148 Sant. Hwy.

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3:30 PMExecutive Committee

Youth Leadership

8:15 AM GreetersNatural Sprinkles202 SW 2nd Ave.

11:30 AMMembership Forumat Linn County Expo

8:08-10:00 AM Leadership Edge

at Chamber Office

11:30 AMWomen in Business

at Holiday Inn105 Opal Ct. NE

7:00 AMGovernmental

Affairs

4:00-6:00 PMBusiness Unwindat Comfort Suites100 Opal Ct. NE

5:30 PMDSA at

Boys & Girls Club1215 Hill St.

93:00

DSA Set Up

Spring Break week

NoonGolf CommitteeChamber Office

2:30 PMRibbon Cutting

Albany Shao-Lin Kempo

1045 Geary St. #2

4:30 PMAmb. Ribbon Cutting

Corvallis Clinic633 North Albany Rd

12:00 NoonRibbon Cutting

Dahled UpConstruction

1017 SE 1st Ave

4:00 PMResource Start Up Fair

Senior Center