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July 2015Vol. 47, No. 07

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In Th is Issue:

Page 2 Message from the Chair Lighting Small Businesses

Page 3 Ambassador Ribbon Cutting

Workforce Development Congratulations Scholarship

Winners Page 4

Business After Hours Page 5

Logo Listing in the Powerbook Page 6

Chamber Members in the News Page 7

Golden Ticket Winner ATI Golf Tournament

Page 8New Board Member

Thank You Reinvesting Members Page 9

Albany Business Extravaganza Leadership Albany Graduates!

Greeters Schedule Door Prize Thanks

Membership Milestones

0Thank You 2014-2015 Volunteers!

Page 11Thank You 2014-2015 Volunteers!

1st Place Low Net CoEnergy Propane &

Umpqua Bank

1st Place Low GrossUS Bank

2nd – CenturyLink3rd – BiCoastal Media4th – Wood Castle/ Albany Democrat-Herald5th - ATI

2nd – Boshart Trucking/ Davis Glass3rd – Koontz, Perdue, Blasquez & Co.4th – Viper Northwest 5th – Ticor Title

WINNERS!!!WINNERS!!!

The Albany Area Chamber of CommerceThe Albany Area Chamber of Commerce 2015 Golf Tournament 2015 Golf Tournament

See enclosed registrationSee enclosed registration

Wednesday, September 23rdWednesday, September 23rd1:oo - 6:30 PM1:oo - 6:30 PM

Linn county Fair & ExpoLinn county Fair & ExpoPremier Sponsors:Premier Sponsors:

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As your new incoming Board Chair, I am honored for this unique opportunity to work with all of our Chamber members, the Board of Directors, and our Chamber staff to promote the mission of the Chamber and serve our business community.

By way of introduction, I was born in Albany and raised on a farm in Lebanon. I have practiced law since September of 1978 with Weatherford Thompson Cowgill Black & Schultz, P.C., Albany’s oldest law fi rm which was established by my great-great grandfather, J.K. Weatherford, in 1875. We are celebrating our 140th year of serving Albany and the surrounding community.

I want to congratulate Stacy Koos, our outgoing Board Chair, for her hard work and strong leadership over the past year. Stacy has served as a mentor for me and the other members of the Chamber executive team. She lead by example and was always very well organized and prepared.

We have established several goals for the upcoming year. First, we want to build our membership. I have challenged our Board and requested each Board member to recruit at least two new members for the upcoming year. If you know of a candidate for membership, please contact the Chamber offi ce.

Second, we want to continue to develop the Workforce Development “Pipeline” program. The upcoming year will be a critical year in this collaborative effort to develop and implement the “Pipeline” program.

Third, we want to do our best to advocate for your best interests in the political arena. The Governmental Affairs Committee will continue to be active and committed to working on behalf of our members.

Fourth, we will continue with all of our regular programs and events, including Leadership Albany, Business After Hours and our annual ATI sponsored golf tournament. We have a

variety of activities and other events for our Chamber members to network throughout the year.

We are in the process of scheduling our speakers for the upcoming Forum Luncheons. There will be a diverse group of speakers who will enlighten us by their presentations. Please note that the kick-off Forum Luncheon is scheduled for September 23, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center. The Business Extravaganza will follow the Forum Luncheon. Each month I will present one historical trivia question and solicit answers which may be emailed to the following email address at the Chamber: [email protected]. At the Forum Luncheon held in June, 2016, I will draw from a hat one name from all persons who have successfully answered each trivia question from July 2015 through May 2016. The winner will receive $100 in Chamber dollars. The fi rst question is set forth below:

What former Grand Marshal of the Albany Veterans Day Parade is known for the following quote: “Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.”

Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Board Chair. I look forward to working with you and serving the mission of the Chamber.

THE BEGINNING OF A NEW YEAR

Very truly yours,Mike CowgillWeatherford Thompson et al2015-2016 Board Chair

Small businesses face a list of challenges every day, and finding ways to save energy isn’t necessarily at the top. A limited time offer from Pacifi c Power, Energy Trust of Oregon and SmartWatt Energy, Inc., is helping make the replacement of ineffi cient lighting affordable and simple. “Small Business Energy Savings” features a no-obligation, no-cost energy analysis; turnkey service with proposal and installation; and up to 80 percent off the total cost of qualifying lighting projects, including materials, labor and recycling. Existing Pacific Power commercial customers with a project site in Oregon are eligible. Upgrades can have signifi cant benefi ts for small business: • Efficient technologies can

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A Big Deal for Lighting Small Businesses

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Workforce Development

Congratulations Scholarship Winners!!

Keaton Corrado West Albany High School

Victoria Schroeder Santiam Christian Schools

Building a strong, skilled and educated workforce

Ambassador Ribbon Cutting Ambassador Ribbon Cutting

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Trace Jansen West Albany High School

Alexis Boehme South Albany High School

For more information contact Josefi ne Fleetwood, Workforce Development Director, jfl [email protected] 541-926-1517.

Alexis Boehme

Thank you to all the employers, schools and volunteers that supported the launch of our workforce development program during the 2014-2015 school year. Over 1,000 students participated in career related learning activities including industry and college tours, classroom guest speakers, presentations and job shadows to assist in building a strong, well-educated regional workforce.

Pipeline – Fast Lane to Success marketing campaign will launch this fall!

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Business After HoursBusiness After Hours

THANK YOU THANK YOU EDEL Design & RestorationEDEL Design & Restoration

Business After Hours is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your business, promote Business After Hours is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your business, promote your product or service, network and connect with a group of local professionals.your product or service, network and connect with a group of local professionals.

“We have been a member of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce for many years . The Business A f t e r H o u r s e v e n t s provide us with excellent opportunities to connect with area businesses. The Chamber has helped us stay connected in the city along with giving a voice on issues in Albany. We have made contacts (and friends) that have ultimately led us to grow our business. Thank you for all you do for our business community!”

“I enjoy attending Business After Hours because it’s a more informal setting, people talk more casually and you get to know them better. I am a fi rm believer in relationships. I want to know the people I do business with and their needs. In this way I can help them best when it comes to marketing their business.”

“I try to attend every Business After Hours. I really enjoy seeing clients away from the office in a more fun, casual atmosphere. Gives me a chance to connect with them on another level. When we’re at work, the phone is ringing, employees or customers interrupt, Business After Hours is more relaxed, you talk more person to person rather than client to salesperson. Also, Business After Hours is a great place to meet people from new businesses in town. I have actually, met several of my clients at a Business After Hours event. Plus, I get a chance to learn more about local businesses, meet their employees and see how they operate.”

“ I a t t e n d t h e A l b a n y Chamber Business After Hours because it is a great and relaxed environment, helping me to meet and get to know other chamber members. In the past 2 years that I have been involved, I have made lasting, lifelong friendships and excellent business relat ionships through the Albany Chamber Events. I have seen my business grow as a result, but the part I appreciate the most is the friendships. It has also given me information on the area businesses and helps me to know the people I am working with and businesses that I can refer!”

Here’s what people are saying about the event:

Wendy Brownell Senior Account Executive Bicoastal Media

Gary MatneyRegional Account Director NCM Media Networks

Sue Creel Vice President First American Title

Russ Hedge Sales & Marketing Manager Servpro of Linn & Benton County

Interested in hosting your own Business After Hours?

Contact Kimberly Montgomery 541.926.1517 or [email protected] Kimberly Montgomery 541.926.1517 or [email protected]

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Chamber Members In The NewsChamber Members In The News......

Davis Glass, Inc. is celebrating 40 years in business! A heartfelt THANK YOU to the Albany and Mid-Willamette Valley communities for your continued support and loyalty. Our full service glass shop provides old-fashioned service with high quality products. Let us know how our family can help your family! www.davisglass.net

Doris Johnston of Pacifi c Power r e c e i v e d t h e Distinguished S e r v i c e A w a r d f r o m L i n n - B e n t o n C o m m u n i t y College during

their graduation ceremony.

C r e d i t u n i o n executive Rachel Pross has accepted t h e p o s i t i o n o f A s s i s t a n t V i c e President for Risk M a n a g e m e n t a t Oregon State Credit Union.

She brings signifi cant experience in credit union operations, lending, regulatory compliance, risk management and governmental affairs. Pross is a graduate with honors of the Western Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Management School. Overall, she has 18 years of fi nancial industry experience.

Need a project for your youth group this summer? The Albany Habitat ReStore has group volunteer opportunities available for ages 11 and up. We are the primary Fundraiser for the Albany Habitat for Humanity building projects and are always in need of volunteers to help us maintain our ReStore. For more information or to schedule a volunteer project please contact Bobby Williams at 541-924-1450 or email [email protected].

PEAK Internet a n d C a s c o Communications, Inc. are pleased to announce that Angela Stockdall has joined the s ta f f as Chie f Financial Offi cer. A n g e l a h a s

served in various executive level finance positions for over 20 years, most recently with Oregon State University and the University of Oregon Foundation. Angela is a graduate of San Jose State University with a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.

The ABC House’s Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon is Saturday, October 17, 9 am at Cheadle Lake Park in Lebanon. Help protect local children- put on your running -- or walking -- shoes and register at www.runawaypumpkinhalf.org. For more information call 541-926-2203 or email questions to [email protected].

Heins Communications has two telephone systems that they would like to donate to local non-profi t organizations. According to company president Rich Heins, “We hope the donation and installation of new phone equipment can help these charitable organizations serve those in need.”

The available phone systems include one with eight lines and 12 stations and another with four lines and six stations. Both include voice mail capabilities.

Send requests to: [email protected]

Have a Business Announcement or

Press Release?Contact Rana Love,

Offi ce Manger [email protected]

Oregon’s first Best Western Premier property, Boulder Falls Inn, opened last month on the Samaritan Health Sciences Campus in Lebanon.

The 84-room Boulder Falls Inn is adjacent to the Conference Center that opened last year and features views onto the large Japanese-inspired garden and pond.

The property also features a restaurant, called 1847 Bar and Grill, named for the year the city of Lebanon was founded. Construction will soon begin on an outdoor pool, which can also be accessed by members of the adjacent SamFit fi tness facility.

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Golden TicketGolden TicketLayyr A. Mullins, DHA, FACHE

President/Chief Executive Officer Samaritan Health Services

Background: I joined Samaritan in 1992 after holding previous health care positions with an Arizona-based health system and while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. During my tenure with Samaritan, I have enjoyed being active with various professional organizations as well as with local business and civic organizations.

Marketing Niche: Samaritan is the region’s most comprehensive health care provider and operates hospitals, physician clinics, health plans and other health operations that serve Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties. Samaritan is involved in diverse activities in support of our health care mission, and in May opened Best Western Premier Boulder Falls Inn on the Samaritan Health Sciences Campus in Lebanon. The 84-room Boulder Falls Inn is the fi rst Best Western Premier property in Oregon and offers unique amenities and features.

Biggest Issue Facing Albany: Continuing to foster a vibrant local economy and addressing the corresponding need for a well-qualifi ed and highly-trained workforce.

Chamber Involvement: Samaritan (including Samaritan Albany General Hospital) is pleased to be a long-time Chamber member.

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AKT Benefi t Advisors, LP, AmeriTitle, Aqua Pro Pump Service, Barker-Uerlings Insurance, Best Pots, Inc. & Site Locker/A&B Septic Service, Boshart Trucking, Inc., Buena Vista Arbor Care Co., Inc., Carcraft Auto Appearance Center, Coldwell Banker Valley Brokers- Oare, Consumers Power, Inc., Corvallis Knights, Crabtree Automotive, Davis Glass, Inc., Eagle Home Mortgage, Evashevski, Elliott, Cihak & Hediger PC, Fitzpatrick Painting, GBC Construction, High Octane Trading, Keller Williams Gregory Team, Knife River, L & M Industrial Fabrication, Landmark Professional Mortgage, Lepman Properties, National Frozen Foods Corp., NW Natural Gas Company, OFD Foods, Inc., Oregon State Credit Union, OreGro Seeds, Inc., Parr Lumber, Peak Internet, Phoenix Inn Suites, Red Canoe Credit Union, Selectemp Employment Service, Selmet, Inc., Viper Northwest, Inc., Willamette Water Technology, Inc. and Xtreme Grafx.

Special thanks to all our sponsors for helping make this event possible!Special thanks to all our sponsors for helping make this event possible!Lunch Sponsors : Lunch Sponsors :

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Hole in One Sponsors: Hole in One Sponsors: Mark Thomas Motors Mark Thomas Motors Gary Zeemin, Country Gary Zeemin, Country

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Trophy Sponsor : Trophy Sponsor : Albany Democrat HeraldAlbany Democrat Herald

Drink Cart Sponsors : Drink Cart Sponsors : Koontz, Perdue, Koontz, Perdue, Blasquez & Co. Blasquez & Co.

Les Schwab Tire CenterLes Schwab Tire Center

Score Board Sponsor: Score Board Sponsor: Samaritan Albany Samaritan Albany General Hospital General Hospital

KP Sponsors: KP Sponsors: Republic Services Republic Services

Weatherford Thompson et al Weatherford Thompson et al Willamette Community Bank Willamette Community Bank

Wood Castle FurnitureWood Castle FurnitureBreakfast Sponsor : Breakfast Sponsor : Albany Golf & Event Albany Golf & Event

Center at Spring Center at Spring HillHill Hole/Tee Sponsors:

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Welcome New Board Member!Welcome New Board Member! Thank You Thank You Reinvesting Reinvesting Members!Members!

(May 16th - June 15th)Alderson, Mike 2014Anytime Fitness 2005Art Plus Signs & Designs 1996ATI Albany Operations 1969Baker Construction 2014Best Pots, Inc. & Site Locker/A&B Septic Ser. 1998Brookdale Grand Prairie 1990Burgerville USA, Inc. 1973Cadwell Realty Group 2013Central Willamette Insurance Agency 2003Bill Clotere 1977CNS Firearms 2010Edel Designs, Inc. 2014Edel Restoration 2014Greater Albany Education Association 2014Grice Chiropractic Clinic 2012Hutchins Advertising 2009KB Creative 2014Key Bank 1968Kutsch Dentistry 2006L & M Industrial Fabrication 2013Lakeside Ag-Ventures, LLC 2014Larsell Mechanical Services 2014Linn County Fair & Expo Center 1997Mt. Angel Publishing, Inc. 2010Oral BioTech 2014OreGro Seeds, Inc 2007Pepsi Cola of Corvallis, Inc. 1969Reece & Associates, Inc. 1998Rhodes-Warden Insurance 1989Rogue Ales & Spirits 2011SafeHaven Humane Society 2005Sam City Pho & Grill 2008Santiam Liquor Store 1992SCORE 2014Sherwin Williams 1987Springboard NW, LLC 2003Stutzman Services, Inc. 2002Subway North Albany 2011Sully's Stay & Play Doggie Day Care 2010Timberview Care Center 1969Trinity Health Insurance Solutions 2004Vault 244 2009ATI Wah Chang 1969Washteck Fleet & Property Washing 2013Western University of Health Sciences 2011Willamette Valley Bank 2004Willamette Valley Rehabilitation Centers 1991Wyse, John 1996

Chamber Committees you currently volunteer on: Governmental Affairs.

Other Volunteer Experience: Greater Albany Rotary Club, President Elect Albany Downtown Association, Board Member Boy Scout Troop 100, Assistant Scoutmaster, CARA Board Member.

Brief personal history: Kevin Manske was born in Maine while his father was stationed at Loring Air Force Base while serving in the U.S. Air Force as an offi cer. The family moved back to Oregon when he was fi ve weeks old and he grew up in Portland. He is a sixth generation Oregonian. His mother’s family homesteaded in the northern Douglas County area and his father’s side was from Astoria. A little known fact is that his great-great-great-great-grandfather on his mother’s side was James Knox for whom Albany’s Knox Butte is named after. He graduated from Benson Polytechnic High School, and then received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Law Enforcement from Western Oregon University. In 1997 he was hired as a police offi cer with the Albany Police Department where he was awarded two Medals of Valor. He also taught at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Academy (the police academy) and at ITT Technical Institute in Portland, Oregon. Kevin has lived in the Albany Area for 20 years. In 2009 he started a fi rearms retail and training business; CNS Firearms. Kevin has two children who attend Memorial Middle School. Kevin is an Assistant Scout Master with his son’s Boy Scout Troop (Kevin is an Eagle Scout), is on the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Affairs Committee, is a member of the Greater Albany Rotary Club and serves on the Board of Directors of the Albany Downtown Association. When Kevin is not running his business, or engaged in family activities, he loves to spend time in the outdoors fi shing, hunting, camping and exploring.

Why you believe the Chamber is important to the community: The Chamber is important to our community because it is a strong advocate and resource for the business community. Through the many programs the Albany Area Chamber offers (like Greeters, Business After Hours, the forum luncheons, Women in Business, etc.) it brings our business community together for great networking opportunities. More importantly, the Albany Area Chamber keeps our business community informed of ongoing governmental issues that relate directly to business and advocates for business friendly legislation.

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Kevin ManskeCNS Firearms, Owner

541.928.4544

Providing “PEACE OF MIND” for over 42 Years,

24 Hours a Day!

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Express Employment Professionals

2250 SW 14th Ave., Ste A

July 16th Furniture Share

@Sizzler

July 23rdStarbucks

940 Pacifi c Blvd.

July 30thLandmark Professional

Mortgage 2370 14th Ave. SE

Membership Milestones

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2015 Leadership Albany Graduates!2015 Leadership Albany Graduates!

Thanks to our Platnum members for sponsoring Leadership Albany!

See enclosed registrationSee enclosed registration

Wednesday, September 23rdWednesday, September 23rd

HURRY!HURRY!Reserve Your Booth!Reserve Your Booth!

Premier Sponsors:Premier Sponsors:

25 YearsBrookdale Grand Prairie

10 YearsAnytime Fitness

SafeHaven Humane Society5 Years

CNS FirearmsMt. Angel Publishing, Inc.Sully's Stay & Play Doggie

Day Care

Back row: Bob Richardson, James Ramseyer, Cameron Howell, Richard Brunson, Dustin Harrington, Rod Porsche, Bruce Riley, John Damon and Herb Yamamoto

Middle row (seated): Kristal Dufour, Renee Smith, Kelly Sautel, Cassie Jones, Lisa Metz-Dittmer, Sandy Roberts, Tonja Everest, Stacie LaFollette, Amie Morgan, and Jennifer Gilmore-Robinson

Front Row: Doug Steele, Neil McInnes, Scott Cowgill, Kevin Gray and Janet Steele

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Thank You

Mike Alderson.............................................................Retired Anj Brown.........................................................City of Albany Debbie Blasquez.....Koontz, Perdue, Blasquez & Co., P.C.Bill Clotere......................................................................RetiredKristal Dufour........................AAsum-Dufour Furnal Home Faylene Gardner.............................Oregon State Credit UnionCarrie Harrington.....................SafeHaven Humane SocietyDoris Johnston....................................................Pacifi c Power John Kollaer...............................................Mennonite VillageMike Martin.............................................Albany Lock & Key Gary Matney..................................... NCM Media Networks Mark McNabb................................................................Retired John Pascone................................................................AMEDCCourtney Pouliot......................United Way of Linn CountyJanet Steele.................Albany Area Chamber of Commerce

AMBASSADORS

Tammy Bailey...................................................Franklin PressCathy Baker............American Bookkeeping & Tax ServiceKristal Dufour........................AAsum-Dufour Furnal Home Dwight Dzierzek.....Northwest Community Credit UnionTina Halsey.....................................Red Canoe Credit UnionChrystal Hart.......................................................Xtreme GrafxBrandon Hoefer.....................................................KB Creative Kristie Klavinger .................................................KB Creative Avril Koehler.....................................................Citizens BankMike Mason............................................KGAL/KSHO RadioArthur Meeker....................................................Xtreme GrafxSherrie Payne..........................................................US Bank Sue Stone.........................Linn-Benton Community College

ALBANY BUSINESS EXTRAVAGANZAAG APPRECIATION COMMITTEEJudy Barron..............................National Frozen Foods Corp.Stan Boshart........................................Boshart Trucking, Inc. Gary Cook.................................................Cook Family FarmsCurt Dannen.......................Crop Production Services, Inc.Bill Draper......................................Albany Democrat-HeraldDerek Godwin...........OSU Extension Service Linn County Skip Gray........................................................Gray Farms, Inc.John Jenks................................................Jenks Hatchery, Inc.Rick Johnson..........................Boldt, Carlisle, & Smith, LLCWayne Parker..........................National Frozen Foods Corp.Mark Raum........................................................Umpqua BankJennifer Stanaway.............................................Citizens Bank

Randy Camp..................................CoEnergy Propane, LLC. Bill Draper......................................Albany Democrat-HeraldBrian Oare.........................Coldwell Banker Valley BrokersDick Perdue..............Koontz, Perdue, Blasquez & Co., P.C.Janice Stehle..................................................Citizens Bank Gary Zeemin.......................................COUNTRY® Financial

ATI GOLF TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

BOARD OF DIRECTORSJudy Barron.............................National Frozen Foods Corp.Stan Boshart........................................Boshart Trucking, Inc.Becky Boyer....................................................OFD Foods, Inc.Jeff Christman............Central Willamette Community CU Michael Cowgill.....................Weatherford Thompson et alMaria Delapoer...................Greater Albany Public SchoolsBill Draper.....................................Albany Democrat-HeraldKatie Enright...........................Farmers Insurance CompanyDianna Howell...................................................BlueSun, Inc.Rick Kenyon...........................................................Selmet, Inc.John Kollaer..............................................Mennonite VillageStacy Koos..........................................................Citizens BankHeather McGowan................Boldt, Carlisle, & Smith, LLC Stephanie O’Connor...........................................................ATI Brian Oare.........................Coldwell Banker Valley BrokersWally Ordeman....................................Fisher Funeral Home John Pascone................................................................AMEDCRick Petersen......................................................Peak InternetScott Pierson.......................................Wood Castle FurnitureMark Raum.......................................................Umpqua BankJames Ramseyer.................................Consumer Power, Inc. Greg Renyer.................Kutsch & Renyer Family DentistryMichael Sykes............Mike’s Heating & Air ConditioningDavid Triebes............Samaritan Albany General HospitalGary Zeemin......................................COUNTRY® Financial

EDUCATION COMMITTEEClay Dluehosh....................................................Edward JonesSkip Gray.......................................................Gray Farms, Inc.Carrie Harrington....................SafeHaven Humane Society John Kollaer..............................................Mennonite VillageMark Raum........................................................Umpqua BankGreg Renyer..................Kutsch & Renyer Family DentistryEmerson Smoker Sr............................Rite Way Electric, Inc.Rex Watkins............................Albany Aquatics AssociationGary Zeemin......................................COUNTRY® Financial

EXECUTIVE BOARDJudy Barron..............................National Frozen Foods Corp.Michael Cowgill.....................Weatherford Thompson et alBill Draper.....................................Albany Democrat-HeraldStacy Koos..........................................................Citizens BankStephanie O’Connor...........................................................ATI Scott Pierson.......................................Wood Castle FurnitureMark Raum........................................................Umpqua Bank

FINANCE COMMITTEEJim Denham...........................................................................ATIBill Draper.......................................Albany Democrat-HeraldClay Dluehosh.......................................................Edward JonesDoris Johnston........................................................Pacifi c PowerStacy Koos..........................................................Citizens BankMark Raum...........................................................Umpqua BankEmerson Smoker Sr................................Rite Way Electric, Inc.

GOOD GOVERNMENT COUNCILStacy Bostrom........................................................Citizens BankTom Cutsforth......................................Robersons Albany FordDoris Johnston.......................................................Pacifi c PowerStacy Koos..........................................................Citizens BankMike Martin...................................Security Alarm CorporationScott Pierson...........................................Wood Castle Furniture David Reece.........................................Reece & Associates, Inc.Janet Steele.......................Albany Area Chamber of Commerce William Summers...............................................Individual Joe Vincent.....................................................RE/MAX Integrity

Thanks to our wonderful volunteers for giving your time and talents

to the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce!

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Volunteers!GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Bruce Allen.......................Willamette Water Technology, Inc.Judy Barron..................................National Frozen Foods Corp.Stan Boshart........................................Boshart Trucking, Inc.Shelly Boshart Davis.........................Boshart Trucking, Inc. Becky Boyer....................................................OFD Foods, Inc.Randy Camp....................................CoEnergy Propane, LLC Jeff Christman............Central Willamette Community CUFloyd Collins............................Collins Consulting ServicesGary Cook.................................................Cook Family FarmsJim Denham..........................................................................ATIBill Draper.....................................Albany Democrat-HeraldSkip Gray.......................................................Gray Farms, Inc.Ray Hilts...................................................................Individual John Jenks................................................Jenks Hatchery, Inc.Doris Johnston....................................................Pacifi c PowerRich Kellum......................................................City of AlbanyStacy Koos..........................................................Citizens BankRay Kopczynski...............................................City of Albany Kevin Manske....................................................CNS FirearmsMike Martin.............................................Albany Lock & KeyJohn McArdle.................Linn Benton Community CollegeKip Much....................................NW Natural Gas CompanyArmando Nunez-Lezama.....National Frozen Foods, Corp. Roger Nyquist......................................................Linn CountyJohn Pascone................................................................AMEDC Rick Petersen.......................................................Peak InternetScott Pierson.......................................Wood Castle FurnitureJames Ramseyer................................Consumers Power, Inc.Emerson Smoker Sr............................Rite Way Electric, Inc.Steve Sprenger............Linn Benton Tractor Company, Inc.William Summers...................................................IndividualMichael Sykes............Mike’s Heating & Air ConditioningJolene Thomson...........................Guaranty RV & ChevroletJoe Vincent...................................................RE/Max IntegrityRex Watkins............................Albany Aquatics Association

GREETERS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRSKristal Dufour........................AAsum-Dufour Furnal Home Ron Garrett...........................................Safelite AugoGlass Brian Oare.........................Coldwell Banker Valley Brokers

WOMEN IN BUSINESS TASK FORCECathy Baker.................American Bookkeeping & Tax ServiceBecky Boyer....................................................OFD Foods, Inc Andrea Fahy................................................Re/Max Integrity Faylene Gardner............................Oregon State Credit Union Dianna Howell.....................................................BlueSun, Inc.Doris Johnston........................................................Pacifi c PowerHedie Manske....................................................CNS FirearmsYvonne Martin.....................................................Home DepotBerlee McEwen...................................................Berlee's FanciesYOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE

Anj Brown.............................................................City of AlbanyKatie Enright.............................Farmers Insurance CompanyTim Fitzpatrick...................................Fitzpatrick Painting, Inc.Bre Miller......................................................Corvallis KnightsAvril Koehler........................................................Citizens BankNicole McGehee........................................TNT Builders, Inc.Melissa Schumacher.......................................Marrakesh SalonSarah Steen...............................................................AmeriTitleLiz Tilson-Ramirez.....Express Employment Professionals

YOUTH JOB FAIR COMMITTEESharon Barricks..................................................Citizens BankDeb Burchfi el.......................Greater Albany Public SchoolsMichele Burd........................................Lebanon High SchoolFaylene Gardner.........................Oregon State Credit Union Jackie LaBonte............................South Albany High SchoolMark Raum........................................................Umpqua BankDana Robinson..............Linn-Benton Community College LaDonne Smith.................................Albany Option SchoolsSarah Steen...............................................................AmeriTitle

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

Ann Buchele....................Linn-Benton Community CollegeMaria Delapoer...................Greater Albany Public Schools Guy DeLude.........................................Viper Northwest, Inc.Jim Denham..........................................................................ATIJosefi ne Fleetwood....Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Greg Hamann..................Linn-Benton Community CollegeDustin Harrington.................................................Selmet, Inc.Reed Hutchins.....................................Hutchins Advertising Rick Kenyon...........................................................Selmet, Inc.Jim Merryman..................................Oregon Freeze Dry, Inc.Roger Nyquist.......................................................Linn County Stephanie O’Connor...........................................................ATIJohn Pascone................................................................AMEDC Scott Pierson.......................................Wood Castle FurnitureDavid Triebes.............Samaritan Albany General HospitalKimberly Zepeda.................................................................ATI

Your efforts make a difference!

H.R. PROFESSIONALSKari Binek..................................................................W.R. Grace Stella Bouldin..............................................Assurant Solutions Bobbie Carter......................................................Citizens Bank Guy Delude.............................................Viper Northwest, Inc. Casey Dewolf-Domingo..............Target Distribution Center Connie Erwin............Samaritian Albany General Hospital Kelly Halsey...........................................................................ATI Marc Jacobson........................................................Peak Internet Cheryl Kirby Brant.....................L & M Industrial Fabrication Randy Lary.............................Greater Albany Public Schools Mike Martin..............................................Albany Lock & Key Peggy Miller..........................................Coastal Farm & Ranch Rick Palmer......................................................Selmet, Inc. Scott Pierson..........................................Wood Castle Furniture Corina Rampola...........Central Willamette Community CU Brian Rowson............................National Frozen Foods Corp. Donna Rounsavell..........................................OFD Foods, Inc. Cassie Rugh Boshart.............................Boshart Trucking, Inc. Jason Tyner..............................................................................ATI Kimberly Zepeda...................................................................ATI

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3:30 PMExecutive Board

Chamber Offi ce

Albany Area Chamber of Commerce

2015-2016 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

Board Chair Mike Cowgill.................................................Weatherford Thompson Chair ElectJudy Barron..........................................National Frozen Foods Corp. Sr. Vice ChairStephanie O’Connor..........................................................ATI Vice ChairsBill Draper..............................................Albany Democrat-Herald Scott Pierson..................................................Wood Castle Furniture Immediate Past Chair Stacy Koos..............................................................Citizens Bank Treasurer Mark Raum.......................................................................Umpqua Bank Board MembersStan Boshart..................................................Boshart Trucking, Inc. Becky Boyer...........................................Oregon Freeze Dry, Inc. Randy Camp................................................CoEnergy Propane, LLC. Jeff Christman...............Central Willamette Community Credit Union Katie Enright....................................Farmers Insurance Company Rick Kenyon....................................................................Selmet, Inc. John Kollaer......................................................Mennonite Village Kevin Konzelman ........................................Stutzman Services, Inc. Kevin Manske.........................................................CNS Firearms Heather McGowan.......................Boldt, Carlisle, & Smith, LLC Brian Oare............................................ Coldwell Banker Valley Brokers Wally Ordeman........................................................Fisher Funeral Home John Pascone..... Albany Millersburg Economic Development Corp. James Ramseyer.........................................................Consumers Power Mike Sykes........................................Mike’s Heating & Air Conditioning David Triebes..................................Samaritan Albany General Hospital Gary Zeemin.........................................................COUNTRY Financial

Ex-Offi cio Board MemberJim Golden.............................................Greater Albany Public Schools

COMMITTEE CHAIRSAmbassadorsJohn Kollaer......................................................Mennonite Village Ag Appreciation BreakfastJanet Steele.................................Albany Area Chamber of CommerceAlbany Business ExtravaganzaChrystal Hart.....................................................................Xtreme Grafx Arthur Meeker...................................................................Xtreme GrafxEducationEmerson Smoker Sr....................................................Rite Way ElectricFinanceMark Raum...........................................................................Umpqua Bank Governmental AffairsDoris Johnston...................................................................Pacifi c Power GreetersKristal Dufour......................................Aasum-Dufour Furnal Home Ron Garrett..................................................................Safelite AutoGlass Brian Oare...........................................Coldwell Banker Valley BrokersATI Golf TournamentDick Perdue...................................Koontz, Perdue, Blasquez & Co., P.C. Young Professionals Katie Enright........................................Farmers Insurance Company Youth Job FairKimberly Montgomery.............Albany Area Chamber of Commerce CHAMBER STAFFJanet Steele.................................................................................PresidentJosefi ne Fleetwood.............................Workforce Development Director Tom Leggate..............................Membership Development ManagerRana Love...........................................................................Offi ce ManagerKimberly Montgomery.................................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: Th e Chamber Network (USPS 300-470). Th e Chamber Network is published monthly by the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 548, Albany OR 97321. Periodical postage paid at Albany includes $10.00 per year subscription.

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Without business, there is no community.Without business, there is no community.

8:15 AMGreeters

Furniture Share @ Sizzler

Calendar of Events Calendar of Events July 2015July 2015

8:15 AMGreeters

Landmark Professional Mortgage

2370 14th Ave. SE

8:15 AMAmbassador’s Ribbon

Cutting & GreetersExpress Employment

Professionals 2250 SW 14th Ave., Ste A

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8:15 AMGreeters

Starbucks 940 Pacifi c Blvd.

7:00 PMMovies@ Monteith

Raiders of the Lost Ark


Grease sing-a-long


The Goonies


Jaws

7:00 PMSummer Sounds

The Coats


Halie Loren


High Street Band


Soul City

7:00 PMRiver Rhythms

Jelly Bread Fireworks

following concert

7:00 PMRiver Rhythms Andy Grammer

7:00 PMRiver Rhythms

Dennis DeYoung @ Fairgrounds

7:00 PMRiver Rhythms King Sunny Ade

7:00 PMRiver Rhythms Frankie Ballard

No Greeters

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