April 2013Vol. 45, No. 04

Your Business & Community AdvocateYour Business & Community AdvocateCHAMBER NETWORKCHAMBER NETWORK

ALBANY AREAALBANY AREA

In This Issue:Page 2

Message from the Chair Forum Luncheon Speaker

Thanks to Platinum Members

Page 3 Distinguished Service Awards

Page 411th Annual Ag Breakfast

Page 5

Greeters Schedule Door Prize Thank You’s

Ambassadors Ribbon Cutting

Page 6Congratulations

Students of the Month Women In Business

Thank You Reinvesting Members

Page 7 ATI Golf Tournament Golden Ticket Winner

March Business After Hours

Page 8Leadership Edge

Albany Business Extravaganza April Business After Hours

Name in Lights Page 9

Chamber Members In The News

See enclosed registration forms for details!

April Membership Forum Luncheon

Guest Speaker:

Sponsored By:SSS dd BB

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 17th

Linn County Fair & Expo Center

Thank You Thank You to our to our

Diamond Member:Diamond Member:

Dick Grader

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Congratulations to the 2013 DSA Winners!!Congratulations to the 2013 DSA Winners!!

Distinguished Student of the Year- Katie Daugherty, WAHS; Distinguished Student of the Year- Katie Daugherty, WAHS; Junior First Citizen- Bre Kerkvliet, Corvallis Knights;Junior First Citizen- Bre Kerkvliet, Corvallis Knights;Jim Linhart First Citizen- Janel Bennett, Sybaris; Jim Linhart First Citizen- Janel Bennett, Sybaris; Special Recognition- Sen. Frank Morse; Special Recognition- Sen. Frank Morse; Distinguished Service- Emerson Smoker Sr., Rite Way Electric; Distinguished Service- Emerson Smoker Sr., Rite Way Electric; Small Business of the Year Trent & Trish Irwin, TnT Builders; Small Business of the Year Trent & Trish Irwin, TnT Builders; Large Business of the Year- Rick Petersen, Peak Internet. Large Business of the Year- Rick Petersen, Peak Internet.

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A Special Thanks to Our Platinum Members!

Membership Forum Luncheon Speaker

Dick GraderDick Grader has been President & CEO of National Frozen Foods Corporation, one of the nation’s largest private-label frozen vegetable companies, since 2003. Since joining the Seattle-based company in 1988, he also held positions as Sales Manager, Vice President, and President.

Dick currently serves as Chair for Northwest Harvest, a hunger relief agency in Washington. Previously, he served the trade organization American Frozen Foods Institute as Chairman of the Board, Vice President, and as a member of several Executive Committees. Dick is a graduate of Oregon State University and resides in Seattle.

First , let me o f f e r m y congratulations to the award winners and all the nominees for the 68th

annual DSA. Nearly 400 people attended the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce showcase event last month to honor yet another fantastic slate of Albany’s fi nest humanitarians. During the acceptance speeches I heard a number of comments about what makes Albany such a special place to live and work. I found myself nodding and agreeing with everything they said. In my duties as Chamber Chair I have come to realize, even more, just how special a place Albany really is. The reasons are numerous, but please allow me to tell a story to illustrate what I think is one of the most important.

One of my responsibilities as chair is to attend all of the Business After Hours (BAH) events and introduce the host business so they can say a few words. BAH is always a well-attended event and the reason is easy to see. Social interaction, food, drinks and door prizes, what could be better? As should be expected when business people congregate in such a setting, many conversations start up and soon the room is a buzz with chatter. When it comes time for the presentation from the host business it can be a bit of a challenge to get everyone to quiet down and pay attention. Not an issue with the Albany Chamber members. They hear the bell ring and very quickly the room is quiet and the conversations do not start again until the informal program ends.

In my range of duties with NW Natural I represent the company in several cities and therefore belong to many different chambers of commerce. I attended a BAH for a chamber in another town, that will remain nameless for this message, just days after the Albany Area February BAH. I was astonished at the difference. The setting and course of the event was similar, but when it came time for the host business to make a presentation I estimate over half of the crowd continued to talk and the host had a microphone! Throughout the entire presentation the

nattering from the attendees did not stop, in fact I think it was louder as they had to talk over the sound level of the P/A system. So here we have people coming to an event partaking in food and drink sponsored by the host business and not having enough respect for the speaker to be quiet, for just a few minutes. I know the host and I was so mortifi ed by the behavior of the crowd that I took it upon myself to apologize to him at the end of the event. The group’s conduct was embarrassing and often I have heard people from this town describe themselves as “enlightened”.

At The DSA event I could hear the crowd was really enjoying the event during the entertainment by Keeter Stuart and Trio Bravo and I thought to myself it may be diffi cult to get their attention to start the program when the entertainment was over. I was wrong; the Albany folks settled down real quick and showed the respect due to all the presenters and award winners.

Respect, common courtesy, deference, reverence, admiration or regard call it what you want, but we all desire it and by and large we all deserve it. One of the simplest and easiest forms of respect we can give to someone is to listen to them and not interrupt as they speak. When the Good Lord designed us with one mouth and two ears I think he was trying to tell us something. The respect the people of Albany show to one another is just one of those many qualities that make our community a special place. Most of you are probably thinking it is no big deal, it’s just the way you are and what you were taught to do. In a way you are right, it is what parents should teach their kids to do. However, this human quality of respect is disappearing from our society, in places that are not like Albany. Albany, Oregon is what is right about America. My hat is off to those of you that continue to show common courtesy and respect to each other in your daily lives.

Kip MuchNW NaturalChairman of the Board

What makes Albany Special

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Platinum SponsorPlatinum SponsorGold SponsorGold Sponsor Silver SponsorSilver Sponsor

Bronze SponsorsBronze SponsorsAssurant Solutions, ATI Wah Chang, Barrett Business Services, Inc., Coastal Farm & Ranch, Edward Jones-Clay Dluehosh, Fitzpatrick Painting, Inc., NW Natural Gas Company, Oregon Freeze Dry, Inc., OSU Federal, Republic Services, Security Alarm Corporation and Weatherford Thompson et al

The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present 68th Annual Distinguished Service Awards68th Annual Distinguished Service Awards

The Albany Area The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce would like to thank would like to thank all of our sponsors, all of our sponsors, Ambassadors, and Ambassadors, and Board Members for Board Members for all their hard work all their hard work helping us to make helping us to make this such a wonderful this such a wonderful event. We would event. We would also like to extend a also like to extend a thank you to the Linn thank you to the Linn County Fair & Expo County Fair & Expo Center for use of Center for use of their stage. their stage.

Frank Morse & Emmerson Smoker

John & Sharon Pascone Bre Kerkvliet & Cassie Cruze

Sue & Kip Much, Shelly & Jeff Sorem, Dave & Denice Williams, and Bill & Cindy Draper

Greg Roe & Laurie Starr

Patti & Ron Ackerman, Janel & Matt Bennett, Cordell & Shannon Post,

Monica Hall and Mary Oare

Lauren Montgomery, Trent & Trish Irwin, Barb & Bill Barns, Debbi Montgomery and

Kristin Bertilson

Jami & Rick Kenyon

Mark & Susan Raum, Alicia Moselle & Chad Tomich and Janice & Darren Stehle

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David Brazelton is the President and a founding owner of Fall Creek. After buying the initial farm in 1978 with his wife Barbara, Dave dedicated his career to the development of a dynamic and sustainable blueberry industry world-wide with a belief in top-quality plant supply, genetics, and horticultural support. Dave has held many industry positions, such as Chairman of the Oregon Blueberry Commission and as the current Chairman of the USHBC Research

Committee. Dave received the Duke Galetta Award in 2009 for his contributions to blueberry horticultural research and is a regular speaker at industry events on global production, trends, and health research.

The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to support our Willamette Valley Agricultural Community by attending the

“Ag Growth in the Willamette Valley – Blueberries as a Case Study”

Top Producer Sponsores:

11th Annual Ag Appreciation Breakfast 7:00 AM, April 2nd

Linn County Fair & Expo Center

Guest speaker:David Brazelton, PresidentFall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc. Helping Hands Sponsors:

Affair Catering, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, Umpqua Bank, Weatherford Thompson, Willamette Community Bank, and OSU Extension.

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AAmbassadors Ribbmbassadors Ribbon Cuttingson Cuttings

Waddell & Reed

Recycling and Sales, Since 1960

You and your business are important to us

3407 PACIFIC BLVD SW ALBANY OR 97321

541.926.4616

We strive to shop and hire locally

WEB burchamsmetals.com EMAIL bmetals@burchamsmetals.com

Serving and involved in our community since 1960

We look forward to seeing you soon

April 4th Central Willamette Community CU

7101 Supra Dr. SW

April 11thFirst American Title

2405 14th Ave. SE

April 18thWheelhouse

421 Water Ave. NE (4th fl oor)

April 25th PEAK Internet

Linn County Fair & Expo

GREETERS GREETERS

A Stitchin’ Time Central Willamette Insurance Agency

Citizens Bank Crabtree Automotive

Home Field Technologies Pizza King

Special Thanks to our members for donating

door prizes for the February Membership

Lunch Forum:

Advertisement Prize: Advertisement Prize: KGALKGAL

Minuteman Press of Albany Minuteman Press of Albany

If you would like to get your name out there by donating a door prize for the monthly Membership Forum Luncheon, please contact Kimberly Montgomery at 541.926.1517 or kmontgomery@albanychamber.com.

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Long standing members that renew their membership

Thank You Thank You Reinvesting Reinvesting Members!Members!

(February 16th - March 15th)

Santiam ChristianJoanna Ziminski

South AlbanyEric Beebe

Congratulations Students of the Month !

Santiam Christian South Albany West AlbanyBrandon Dixon

*Non-deposit investment products and services are offered through CUSO Financial Services, *Non-deposit investment products and services are offered through CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (“CFS”), a registered broker-dealer (Member FINRA/SIPC) and SEC Registered Investment L.P. (“CFS”), a registered broker-dealer (Member FINRA/SIPC) and SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Products offered through CFS: are not NCUA/NCUSIF or otherwise federally insured, Advisor. Products offered through CFS: are not NCUA/NCUSIF or otherwise federally insured, are not guarantees or obligations of the credit union, and may involve investment risk including are not guarantees or obligations of the credit union, and may involve investment risk including possible loss of principal. Investment Representatives are registered through CFS. The Credit possible loss of principal. Investment Representatives are registered through CFS. The Credit Union has contracted with CFS to make non-deposit investment products and services available Union has contracted with CFS to make non-deposit investment products and services available to credit union members.to credit union members.

Women in Business Women in Business “A Women’s Road to a Sound Financial Future”“A Women’s Road to a Sound Financial Future”

Guest Speaker: Guest Speaker: Barb Koontz Barb Koontz

Financial Advisor CFS*Financial Advisor CFS*

Wednesday, June 5th, 11:45 AM Wednesday, June 5th, 11:45 AM Phoenix Inn SuitesPhoenix Inn Suites

Sponsored by:Sponsored by:

See enclosed registrationSee enclosed registration

Barbara will enlighten us on current trends in the Barbara will enlighten us on current trends in the fi nancial picture of women in general, how women’s fi nancial picture of women in general, how women’s roles are changing and tips on areas we can take roles are changing and tips on areas we can take charge and help shape our own fi nancial futures. charge and help shape our own fi nancial futures.

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Affair Catering 2004Allann Bros Coffee / The Beanery 2000Allen & Laporte General Contracting, Inc. 1994Angling Technologies 2000BEST WESTERN PLUS Prairie Inn 2002Blake & Ellis, Inc. 1991Case Farms, Inc. 2001Citizens Bank 1989City of Eugene 2000Coastal Farm & Ranch 1968Corvallis Knights 2009E.A. Chambers Farms, Inc. 1976Evashevski, Elliott, Cihak & Hediger PC 1986Five Star Security, LLC. 2010H & R Block 2010Jackson Food Stores 2007Jordan Jewelers 1996Knife River 1970Linn Veterinary Hospital 1974Oregon Web Press, Inc. 2008OSU Extension Service 1989OSU Federal Credit Union 1997Pizza King 2004Regent Court Memory Care 2010Rite Way Electric, Inc. 1987Rogers Restaurant, Inc. 1982Servpro of Benton County 2001Springboard NW, LLC 2003Target Distribution Center 1996Trademark Transmission 2010United Way of Linn County 1976Villas of Albany 1985Washington Federal Savings 1970Wells Fargo 1969West Home Inspection 2012Willamette Dental Group P.C. 1996Xtreme Grafx 2007 Yogurt Extreme 2012

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March Business After HoursMarch Business After Hours

Thank You Western University Thank You Western University of Health Sciences !of Health Sciences !

June 7thJune 7th

Mark your calendarMark your calendarGolf TournamentGolf Tournament

Golden TicketGolden TicketJay Burcham, President

Burcham’s Metals

Lunch SponsorsLunch Sponsors

Personal Background: I was born and raised in Albany. I was in the initial graduating class of “West Albany High School” in 1972. I began my college career at LBCC and completed my degree in Speech Communications with an emphasis in Business Management at SOC, now Southern Oregon University.

Business Marketing Niche’: Local and established in 1960, we specialize in purchasing scrap metals for recycling while maintaining a strong emphasis on reselling usable items locally, regionally and internationally. Reselling and reusing materials and equipment “as is” helps our community and the environment. Our diverse clientele includes inventors, artisans, do-it-yourselfers, the general public and businesses of varying sizes.

Biggest Issue Facing Albany: Support of businesses by the local community is essential for each to thrive and grow. A healthy business environment provides resources in the form of jobs and products. This enables businesses and individuals to enhance the community through contributions of time, talents and financial commitments.

Chamber Involvement: Burcham’s Metals has been a Chamber Member for 22 years. I have attended forum lunches, Business After Hours and participated in Business Extravaganzas.

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BUSINESS BUSINESS AFTER AFTER HOURS HOURS

Stutz man & Kropf Stutz man & Kropf Contractors, Inc. Contractors, Inc.

April 19th, 5:15 pmApril 19th, 5:15 pm

Mark your Calendar!Mark your Calendar!

The 2013 Albany The 2013 Albany Business ExtravaganzaBusiness Extravaganza

is right around the corner is right around the corner

Wednesday, September 18thWednesday, September 18thLinn County Fair & Expo CenterLinn County Fair & Expo Center

Look for the registration form Look for the registration form

in the May newsletterin the May newsletter

Leadership EDGELeadership EDGE“Leaders Have Real LivesLeaders Have Real Lives”

8:08 AM, April19th 8:08 AM, April19th Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Albany Area Chamber of Commerce 435 1st. Ave. W, Downtown Albany435 1st. Ave. W, Downtown Albany

See enclosed registration formSee enclosed registration form

Membership Milestones

45 YearsCoastal Farm & Ranch

10 YearsSpringboard NW

5 YearsOregon Web Press, LLC

Special Thanks toSpecial Thanks to Arthur Meeker,

Xtreme Grafx

for referring a for referring a new member!new member!

Presented by:Presented by:

Joseph Bailey, MAJoseph Bailey, MAIAF Certifi ed Professional FacilitatorIAF Certifi ed Professional Facilitator

Business and Employer ServicesBusiness and Employer ServicesLinn Benton Community CollegeLinn Benton Community College

Successful leaders take care of themselves. Successful leaders take care of themselves. Research shows that people who take time Research shows that people who take time for themselves, including time away from for themselves, including time away from leadership duties, are more productive. leadership duties, are more productive. Creating an atmosphere of self-care leads Creating an atmosphere of self-care leads to greater productivity. to greater productivity. This month we will This month we will discuss ways that you discuss ways that you can lead by example can lead by example and help others in and help others in your organization to your organization to be healthier, happier, be healthier, happier, and more productive.and more productive.

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

Albany Area H a b i t a t f o r H u m a n i t y R e s t o r e i s pleased to name Bobby Williams as Procurement M a n a g e r . H e w i l l b e working with the community

to build awareness of the Albany Habitat Restore, including community events, donations and volunteer opportunities. Bobby comes to Habitat with 15 years marketing experience. Bobby may be reached at 541.924.1450 or bobbywilliams@albanyrestore.org.

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C e r t i f i e d P h y s i c i a n A s s i s t a n t Melissa R. Scott has joined The Corvallis Clinic O r t h o p e d i c D e p a r t m e n t . She is certified by the National Commission on

Certifi cation of Physician Assistants.

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Local radio station KRKT 99.9 FM and its generous listeners celebrated raising over $1 million in just 11 years for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, one of the world’s premier centers for the research and treatment of cancer and other deadly childhood diseases. Just this year, their annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids® radiothon raised over $87,000 for the families of St. Jude.

The Corvall is C l i n i c ' s I m m e d i a t e C a r e C e n t e r w e l c o m e s i t s newest physician, C h r i s t a b e t h Boyd. She joins colleagues Drs. Robin Lannan, James Naibert a n d C h a r l e s

Parker at the walk-in, urgent care clinic in the Asbury Building, 3680 N.W. Samaritan Dr., Corvallis.

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Harts Garden Store is gearing up for the 2013 season! We hope you will come for an exciting visit and fi ll your garden with all our beautiful plants! We extend an invitation to come visit with our friendly, knowledgeable staff, and see the new items that we will be offering.

Congratulations to the following Chamber members for ranking in the top 100 by Oregon Business Magazine:

AKT Benefi t Advisors, Barker-Uerlings Insurance, Inc., BBSI, Boldt Carlisle & Smith LLC, Citizens Bank, Employers Overload, Express Employment Professionals, Greenberry Industrial, Guaranty RV, Key Bank, Koontz Perdue Blasquez & Co. PC, Labor Ready, Linfi eld College, Linn Benton Community College, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, Northwest Community Credit Union, Oregon Freeze Dry, OSU Federal Credit Union, Pacifi c Residential Mortgage, PEAK Internet, Providence Health, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, Selco Community Credit Union, Selectemp Employment Services, Umpqua Bank, US Bank, Washington Federal Savings, Weatherford Thompson Cowgill et al, Wells Fargo Bank, Willamette Community Bank, Willamette Dental

In honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month, the ABC House has partnered with many local businesses to raise funds to further its mission of helping children and families affected by child abuse in Linn and Benton counties throughout the month of April.

From purchasing bags of coffee, to donating spare change, or shopping or dining out for donations, there are many ways to give. Learn more and print off a fl yer at www.abchouse.org to patronize and support participating businesses. It could save a child’s life.

W i l l a m e t t e V a l l e y B a n k i s p l e a s e d t o introduce Senior Mortgage Loan O f f i c e r , M i k e Cheever, as its newest member addition to the Albany Chamber. M r . C h e e v e r brings over 13

years of local loan consulting experience and is eager to assist with you with all of your home fi nancing needs. NMLS 370083

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3:30 PMExecutive BoardChamber Offi ce

Albany Area Chamber of Commerce

2012 - 2013 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

Board ChairKip Much..............................................................................NW NaturalChair ElectBill Draper.....................................................Albany Democrat-HeraldSr. Vice ChairStacy Bostrom............................................................Citizens Bank Vice ChairsMike Cowgill.................................................Weatherford Thompson Jim Denham............................................................ATI Wah Chang Mike Martin.................................Secutiry Alarm Corporation Treasurer Mark Raum.......................................................................Umpqua Bank Board MembersJudy Barron..........................................National Frozen Foods Corp. Stan Boshart..................................................Boshart Trucking, Inc. Becky Boyer...........................................Oregon Freeze Dry, Inc. Tim Fitzpatrick...............................................Fitzpatrick Painting, Inc.Dianna Howell..............................................................BlueSun, Inc. Rick Johnson....................................Johnson, McGowan & AssociatesRick Kenyon....................................................................Selmet, Inc. Peggy Miller.....................................................Coastal Farm & Ranch Brian Oare............................................ Coldwell Banker Valley Brokers John Pascone..... Albany Millersburg Economic Development Corp. Rick Peterson......................................................................Peak InternetGreg Renyer.................... Kutsch & Renyer Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Greg Roe....................................................United Way of Linn County Katie Stephenson.................................Farmers Insurance Company David Triebes..................................Samaritan Albany General Hospital Gary Zeemin.........................................................COUNTRY Financial

Ex-Offi cio Board MemberMaria Delapoer....................................Greater Albany Public Schools

COMMITTEE CHAIRSAmbassadorsFaylene Gardner..................................................OSU Federal Ag Appreciation BreakfastJanet Steele.................................Albany Area Chamber of CommerceAlbany Business ExtravaganzaChrystal Hart................................................................Edward Jones Arthur Meeker...................................................................Xtreme GrafxEducationEmerson Smoker Sr....................................................Rite Way ElectricFinanceMark Raum...........................................................................Umpqua Bank Governmental AffairsDoris Johnston...................................................................Pacifi c Power GreetersMark Nicholson...........................................Minuteman Press of Albany Sarah Steen...................................... Central Willamette Credit UnionTrish Irwin.................................................................TNT Builders, Inc.Marketing / MembershipJanet Steele.....................................Albany Area Chamber of Commerce ATI Golf TournamentDick Perdue...........................................................Koontz & Perdue PCYoung Professionals Katie Stephenson........................................Farmers Insurance Company Youth Job FairKimberly Montgomery.................................Program & Event Manager CHAMBER STAFFJanet Steele.................................................................................PresidentTom Leggate..............................Membership Development ManagerKimberly Montgomery.................................Program & Event ManagerRana Snow........................................................................Offi ce Manager CHAMBER NETWORKPrinted by Minuteman Press of Albany. 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 $7.00 per year subscription.

11:30 AMMembership

Forum Luncheon Linn County Fair & Expo

5:15 PMBusiness

After Hours Stutzman &

Kropf Contractors 1954 Rye St. SE

Periodical Postage paid at Albany, Oregon

97321

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

11:30 AM Board of Directors

Chamber Offi ce

7:00 AM Governmental Affairs

Chamber Offi ce

Youth Leadership

Leadership Albany

8:30 AMGreeters

Central Willamette Community CU

7101 Supra Dr. SW

8:30 AMGreeters

Wheelhouse 421 NE Water Ave.

8:08 AM Leadership Edge Chamber Offi ce

4:00 PM Education Committee

Chamber Offi ce

8:30 AMGreeters

First American Title 2405 14th Ave. SE

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

7:00 AM Governmental Affairs

Chamber Offi ce

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

8:30 AMGreeters

PEAK Internet Linn County Fair & Expo

Board Retreat Chamber Offi ce

CLOSED

7:00AMAg Appreciation

Breakfast Linn County Fair & Expo

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