503. The Salem Chamber's Magazine – Summer 2019

SUMMER 2019

WINTER 2017

Salem’s new food Above & Beyond Developing Salem park page 16 page 16

Updates from Our Members

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Homelessness in the Community page 26

“A Modest City of Salem Rebellion” Water Update page 20

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Board Member Q&A with Caleb Williams....... 6 New Chamber Members...13 Signature Events..............14 Welcome to The Yard.......16 “A Modest Rebellion”........20 Ambassador of the Quarter Pam Fahndrich..............22 First Citizen Banquet........24 Board of Directors...........28 Letter from the CEO.........30

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What is your background?

I am a native Oregonian, born and raised in Portland. I moved to Salem in 1998 to attend Willamette [University]’s College of Law, and I have been a proud Salem resident ever since.

How did you get your start in the law profession?

After a summer working at the Oregon Department of Justice, Saalfeld Griggs offered me a position as a law clerk. I enjoyed the work and living in Salem. Most importantly, I liked the people I worked with and respected the lawyers and staff for their professionalism, expertise and reputation in the community.

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organization in the Mid-Valley to be involved with to network with other business people, strengthen relationships with existing clients and support the business climate in Salem.

serving on the Board raises my awareness of issues faced by businesses in our community, which helps me better understand and serve my clients.

“Salem is a small town with many opportunities to be involved in different initiatives that will improve our community... a place where you can get to know a lot of interesting people simply by attending Chamber Forum Lunches or Greeters.� – Caleb Williams How does serving on the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors fit with your personal and professional goals?

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is truly a community organization. Its members live, work and raise families in this community.

By volunteering on the Board, I hope to support my community.

From a professional standpoint,

Since serving on the Board, what have you learned about Salem?

Salem is a small town with many opportunities to be involved in different initiatives that will improve our community. It is also a place where you can get to know a lot of interesting people simply by attending Chamber Forum Lunches or Greeters.

What is your favorite part of serving on the Board?

Engaging in good discussions at Board meetings with other business people who have a common desire to make Salem a thriving community.

What do you think are the top three issues facing the Salem community and how do you think they could be impacted by local businesses?

Transportation, homelessness and work force development. As Salem continues to grow, these issues will become more challenging for local businesses. The businesses in Salem need to actively participate in developing solutions to these challenges.

What is your vision for the Chamber? Where would you like to see it in five years?

I would like to see the Salem Area Chamber serve as the organization that businesses and local leaders rely on for accurate information on relevant issues facing our community, a host for constructive discussions of those issues and a leader in developing the solutions. 503.

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FROM OUR MEMBERS Salem Area Chamber of Commerce members have been very busy!

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Submit press releases, stories, opinion pieces, events or other updates for members and the Salem community to read.

Glidewell receives Distinguished Service Award Priscilla Glidewell of Budget Blinds of the Mid-Willamette Valley received the 2018 Distinguished Service Award from the Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce. The 73rd Annual Awards Celebration was held Feb. 28, at Stayton Foothills Church.

In a letter to Glidewell, President of the Stayton Sublimity Chamber Carmélle Bielenberg wrote her selection was a result of “the passion with which you do everything and the array of projects, organizations, and committees you’ve worked on speaks to a dedication that sets you apart.“ Glidewell has recently served on the Stayton City Council, where she was involved in the development of the Santiam Teen Center. She has also been participated on community projects with the Rotary Club and Habitat for Humanity.

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Mid-Valley Commercial Construction awarded ‘Top Company’ Mid-Valley Commercial Construction, a Salem-based union drywall and framing subcontractor was awarded with the 2019 top company for Management and Communications by Oregon Business Magazine at its annual awards banquet Feb. 28 at the Oregon Convention Center.

Owners Rick Martin, Jesse Vigil and Eric Norris were on hand to receive the award and make a few comments regarding their company culture.

“It is amazing for a young company like ours to be honored,” says Rick Martin, President. “We’ve only been in business a little over four years, and to have developed the open door/open book culture we have in such a short time is a testament to the leaders in our organization. Our business philosophy is a little bit unique compared to our peers, and it has been accepted well by both our union and non-union employees.”

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FROM OUR MEMBERS Rotary selects contractor to build riverfront amphitheater The Rotary Club of Salem has chosen Dalke Construction of Salem as the general contractor for the Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater.

Construction of the new Riverfront Park amphitheater is envisioned to begin in the first half of next year with completion later in 2020.

Rotary Club President Rus McCracken noted that Dalke is a highly regarded local business that will lead construction of the unique basket-weave structure, patterned after the open weave baskets used by the Native American Kalapuya who were historic occupants of the site.

“It is fitting that Dalke Construction, a local company celebrating its 100th year in business, should construct an iconic building that commemorates

100 years of community service by the Rotary Club of Salem,” McCracken said.

Dalke Construction President Larry Dalke expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead such a one-of-akind construction effort.

“The Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater will be a landmark that will serve this community for generations.

I got chills upon learning we will have an opportunity to build such an extraordinary project,” Dalke said.

CB Two Architects of Salem designed the performance stage and cover that will host a variety of entertainment and cultural events for the region. CB Two’s Kirk Sund commented, “Our firm is excited to work with the great team at Dalke Construction as they bring into reality our vision of Rotary’s legacy gift to Salem.”

Named in honor of Gerry Frank for his lifetime of service to Oregon and his 60 years of service as a Rotarian, the amphitheater will occupy the southeast corner of Riverfront Park near the Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge.

For more information, or to donate to this community project, visit www.RotaryAmphitheater.com.

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Salem Reporter names advertising director

Capitol Subaru donates $55,000 to Willamette Humane Society

Bruce Taylor, long-time publisher of the Salem Business Journal, is joining Salem Reporter as its first director of advertising sales. Taylor has published the monthly business newspaper since 2004. He also is the publisher of Salem Magazine.

For the fifth straight year, proceeds from Capitol Subaru’s Share the Love Campaign will help shelter animals find homes. On April 16, Capitol Subaru presented a check for $53,978 (which was rounded up to $55,000) to the Willamette Humane Society (WHS).

“With his deep knowledge of Salem, its businesses and consumers, and today’s marketing needs, Bruce is a good choice to help the Salem business community put the power of Salem Reporter to work,” said Les Zaitz, Salem Reporter CEO and editor.

One of the cornerstones of Subaru of America’s mission is supporting causes that are important to their company, retailers, and customers. In the past five years, Capitol Subaru with Subaru of America have raised over $200,000 in donations for WHS.

Salem Reporter, founded last fall

by Zaitz and Salem developer Larry Tokarski, provides a locally-owned and managed news source that operates entirely as a digital product. Subscriptions provide the primary source of revenue for Salem Reporter.

Taylor will work with local businesses to develop online marketing on Salem Reporter’s website that doesn’t distract from the importance of the news while putting businesses before engaged Salem readers, Zaitz said.

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FROM OUR MEMBERS New faces make their debut at historic Elsinore Theatre The Elsinore Theatre, Salem’s largest downtown performing arts venue, has welcomed two new employees to its operations team.

Nicolai Strömmer has taken on the newly-created position of Community Connector. In this role, he is responsible for business partnerships and community relations.

An Oregon native, Strömmer holds a BA in music from Oregon State, MM in voice performance from Manhattan School of Music and an AD in opera performance from Boston University.

After hours, you can find Bass-Baritone Strömmer performing on stages from New York City to China.

“Coming to work everyday in this beautiful, historic place is a highlight of my week. The staff are fun, caring and passionate about what they do,” said

Nicolai Strömmer.

Sally Litchfield Puhek.

Strömmer. “And, every once in awhile I get to sneak up on stage when no one is around and sing my heart out.”

interests,” said Tom Fohn, Executive Director for the theatre.

“We added this new position to the Elsinore staff because, recognizing the important role the theatre plays in Salem’s economy, I felt it was important to reach out to the business community to see how we could connect, partner and leverage our common

Sally Litchfield Puhek joined the Elsinore as Development Director in June 2018.

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volunteering in promotions and fundraising.

“As a sixth generation Salemite, I so appreciate the hard work that has been done by the Salem community over the years to restore and preserve the grandeur of our Elsinore,” Puhek said.

“Engaging new supporters and helping to keep the theatre relevant, exciting and financially healthy into the future is very rewarding.”

“Sally’s long-standing, genuine connection to the Salem community, coupled with her passion for arts and culture, make her an ideal person to be advocating for the best interest of our historic theatre,” Fohn said.

Keep an eye on what’s happening at the Elsinore, from comedy and live concerts to community fundraisers and classic movies, at ElsinoreTheatre.com.

Hoopla 3x3 Basketball Tournament Set or First Weekend in August Hoopla presented by Columbia Bank and Dutch Bros. is the premier 3×3 street basketball event in Oregon, and it is believed to be the 2nd largest event of its kind in the United States.

The special 21st edition of Hoopla will be held Aug. 3 and 4 in 2019, and upwards of 1,000 teams; 4,000 participants; 1,000 volunteers and thousands of spectators are anticipated.

Participants young and old, male and female, and of all skill levels compete in the shadows of the Oregon State Capitol Building in Salem. Some play in one favorite division, others play on multiple teams in several divisions, enhancing their

HATER (Hoopla All-Time Efficiency Rating).

If you would like information on becoming a volunteer or have a youth-oriented group or organization that would like to help and possibly be a charitable beneficiary of the event, please contact Tournament Director Jason Unruh at 503-881-6066.

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FROM OUR MEMBERS Oregon Business Magazine lists VanNatta for 2019 Power Book Congratulations to the Salembased companies that placed on the Oregon Business Magazine Top 100 Best Workplaces this year.

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AJ’s Auto Repair Score: Score: 630.91 Oregon employees: 16 This Salem car-repair company offers fully paid-for training courses for staffers and runs an apprenticeship program, which one employee describes as “a great learning experience.” Another staffer appreciates the flexible hours. “AJ’s always has been and continues to be the pride and joy of my life.”

Mid-Valley Commercial Construction Score: 620.43 Oregon employees: 55 This construction firm is a tight-knit crew. Employees appreciate the emphasis on safety and support for those with injuries. The company offers performance-based bonuses based on the success of projects, creating an atmosphere of collaboration.

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T-Mobile’s Salem call center features an on-site community garden, cafe, gym and yoga classes. Managers create a culture that is open and responsive to feedback. Employees have a wealth of opportunities for professional development and advancement; the company even paid for an employee’s bachelor’s degree.

Willamette Valley Bank Score: 601.03 Oregon employees: 143 In a competitive industry, the employees at this bank stay positive with a team-oriented environment, along with flexible scheduling and comprehensive health benefits.

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Salvage shop Furbish now open in Salem Over the years, Cindy Cowley developed the “art of picking” and grew into a joy of hunting down one-of-a-kind items to share with others. Cindy has enjoyed years of selling items in local stores such as Top Drawer Boutique and The Fussy Duck. She saw how many people loved to find her finds – especially the bigger pieces.

One day, she was driving home and passed a vacant warehouse on 12th Street in Salem. And it clicked. It was time to have some fun.

Furbish – A Salvage Place, an architectural salvage store is located at 1185 12th St. SE. Cindy is excited for customers to fall in love with the “art of the pick” and to discover something truly special for their home, garden, or office.

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CHAMBER SIGNATURE EVENTS Each year, the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce hosts thought-provoking events that you, as a Chamber member, have an opportunity to be part of through attendance and sponsorships.

By investing in programs and events during the year, you are advancing efforts to multiply jobs in Salem.

With a variety of sponsorship opportunities available, including annual events, forums, dinners, womenfocused lunches, community involvement initiatives and more, your company has the unique opportunity to hand-pick investments in programs and events that fit your needs.

After Hours A casual networking opportunity, this event gives members the chance to connect with other business professionals.

Member businesses are able to sponsor the event with food and drinks at their locations to showcase their business, industry and what they do.

Forum Speaker Series September – May. The Forum Speaker Series is fixed on Salem business and community leaders calendars for ninemonths. This exclusive event is designed to spark conversation about a variety of industry-specific and engaging topics in the Mid-Willamette Valley.

McLaran Classic Golf Tournament Monday, Sept. 16 at Illahee Hills Country Club. One of the best ways to connect with the Mid-Willamette Valley’s top decision makers, this double shotgun golf event is the largest tournament in the region with 220 community leaders of all skill levels on the course. Salem Area Chamber of Commerce began its annual golf tournament in 1989 and was renamed in 2013 in honor of Mike McLaran, former Chamber CEO, who passed away suddenly in March of that year. This event gets participants outside, rain or shine.

First Citizen Awards Banquet March 21, 2020. Since 1950 the Chamber has honored those who exemplify servant leadership at the First Citizen Awards Banquet. Individuals are nominated in the categories of First Citizen, Distinguished Service Award and Outstanding Young Professional. Nominees are not always Chamber members, making the award representative of Salem.

President’s Breakfast Annually in May. The President’s Breakfast is the Salem Area Chamber’s annual meeting where we celebrate our successes over the last year, acknowledge and thank our significant investors and volunteer leaders, and forecast for the year ahead.

SAIF Agri-Business Banquet Jan. 17, 2020. The Chamber hosts this event each year to celebrate the agricultural community and its history in the Mid-Willamette Valley. The impact of agriculture and its importance to us are honored through special entertainment with a message.

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Shannon Standish, co-owner and general manager of The Yard.

Shannon Standish, co-owner and general manager at The Yard Food Park, is a single mom, body-builder and a determined businesswoman.

When Shannon first told her family about The Yard Food Park dream, they were less than enthusiastic because it was a unique idea that hadn’t been done in Salem before.

The Yard dream started when she went on an unscheduled road trip.

Shannon would hike throughout the day and write The Yard business plan at night.

The Yard Food Park is Salem’s spot for food, fun and family! An indoor/ outdoor space, it currently offers 17 food carts, coffee and a full bar.

Shannon got the business bug from her father Gary, who owns G & R Auto & Pick-A-Part. Another strong business influence was Dutch Bros.

The Yard is very much a “family” business with her parents and some of her “Duchies” – or Dutch Bros. employees – who now work at The Yard.

The food trucks offer everything from sushi to burgers, tamales to smoked ribs, and the trucks are open six-days a week.

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Shannon’s mother, Teresa Lohn-Standish, said that as a child Shannon loved to play in the dirt and hunt for salamanders. Never in Teresa’s wildest dreams did she think Shannon would be an amazing business owner/entrepreneur. But that is exactly who she is today; a “Salemander” investing in our community as a business owner and Salem Area Chamber of Commerce member.

Shannon has owned multiple businesses, including a boutique with her mom and several Dutch Bros.

She currently has her own food cart, Bullet Proof, a clean food option at The Yard. But she always had even bigger dreams.

The Yard is Salem’s hottest new food place. It is the culmination of Shannon’s innovative ideas with plenty of seating, high beams, and large, windowed, garage doors that can be lifted in warmer weather.

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The Yard Food Park 4106 State St., Salem Bite Me Foods Locally Sourced Comfort Food Bobablastic Boba Teas, Hot Dogs, Salads and More Bulletproof Meals Healthy & Goal-Friendly Cuisine Cadillac Grille Burgers and Snacks C.R. Snells Custom Pizza Father Hen’s Texas BBQ Gyropoulos Gyros & Mediterranean

“I like being outdoors,” Shannon said.

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There are USB ports and free Wi-Fi throughout the space. At first she wasn’t sure about the location, just east of Lancaster on State Street.

But Shannon quickly realized the strategic attributes of the location when she considered the traffic on Lancaster and from the Amazon Fulfillment Center opening soon.

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The Yard has so many options that her customers can’t get enough.

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from (many from local breweries like Gilgamesh and Santiam) – the assortment of any kind of beverage is sure to please even the thirstiest customer.

Always keeping family in mind, Shannon’s dad likes beer so she wanted lots of tap choices. And her dad isn’t the only one. The Yard’s parking lot is often at, or over, parking capacity as early as noon.

Come early in the evening is sound advice.

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painting classes for the community and a farmer’s market in the evenings.

Shannon said, “My work is other people’s fun.”

Customers flock to The Yard after work or on weekends to have fun in the laid-back atmosphere, so needless to say, Shannon loves her work. The Yard met her goals of having great food and a bar with lots of taps and delicious cocktails and mixed drinks without owning a restaurant and managing a full kitchen.

Her customers are from all ages and backgrounds.

Rumor has it that The Yard already has a second location in mind.

Shannon and her mom do all the marketing and social media for The Yard Food Park, and they have done a great job. Since opening in December 2018, The Yard Facebook page has over 6,400 likes, 6,500 followers and gets 4.9 of 5 stars based on 270 reviews.

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Closing the ever-growing skills gap in the Skilled Trades

Nearly from the moment Generation Z began kindergarten, they were told the only way to avoid destitution and build a successful life was to earn a college degree (at any cost). More and more though, the financial return on earning a traditional Bachelor’s Degree is declining, leaving Gen Z and Millennials to work at the minimum wage jobs they so desperately clamored to avoid in the first place. Not only that, but chances are they will be hauling thousands of dollars of student loan debt for the better part of their lives.

While the freight of educational debt weighs many down, jobs (including high-wage jobs) in the skilled trades are available more and more by the day, collecting dust and remaining untapped by the younger generations.

Enter the Career Technical Education Center (CTEC): a technical school designed to teach high school stu-

dents from schools across the district valuable skills to tap into the lucrative job market beyond the horizon.

CTEC’s admirable mission is to exhibit that an expensive college degree isn’t necessarily needed to land a stable, fulfilling career. Instead, they dare to show that prosperity can be achieved through merit, drive, and passion for a job well done. And college should be a means to reach career goals, rather than a disconnected “necessary” next step after high school. With programs taught by industry professionals, and the Salem Chamber of Commerce connecting students with employers – CTEC is the mecca for closing the skills gap and boosting the financial stability of the next generation of employees.

“I sing the praises and tell everybody I come in contact with to check it out, and if you don’t you are missing out,” Rasmussen said. “These students are the future of our workforce and they are so much further ahead than their peers who are not working through a CTEC program. Modern Building Systems is a true believer in these CTE programs. And for our industry, the students learning construction skills is vital as the pool of skilled labor is extremely limited.”

As a business owner, when you hire from CTEC, not only do you get a welltrained, refined employee, but you also get a young, eager professional who has their whole working career ahead of them. If businesses utilize CTEC as a way to find talent, they can capitalize on the next generation of workers sooner than ever before. It’s already so unique that we have this growing influx of young people getting

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group of kids and we instantly knew they were different, all very professional and very eager to learn. My business partner and I opted to hire all of them that we met with and within a couple of days we had all of them down at the shop learning new tasks.”

Professionalism is paramount at CTEC; so much so it is actually integrated into the curriculum. Unlike the average high-schooler, students graduate with an impeccable resume, impressive interview skills, and an intense understanding of professional work environments. It is this training – along with their technical skills – that sets them apart from any other candidate. excited about technical education and forming concrete plans for their future, but it’s the sheer success in their performance that puts CTEC in a league all its own.

Many high-schoolers from traditional schools may graduate with enviable grades and a mile-long sheet of extracurricular activities, but very few have the skills to function at the high caliber necessary to land a job. Just ask Erika True of Wholesale2U who noticed the stark difference of CTEC students from others.

“We had actually interviewed a couple of other students at a local high school and they were supposed to call us back and never did,” True said. “We then went to CTEC and interviewed a

In a world where college is much more expensive than it was a generation ago, CTEC is offering unique opportunities. While it was once thought the only way to get a job was to start with a college degree, the benefits of technical education are proving otherwise.

Students can still rise above the social class they were born into without having to drop upwards of $100,000 on a flighty degree. Students can still network and make lasting industry connections without having to insert themselves into a campus environment. They can receive comprehensive industry training, invaluable experience, and even launch a steady, successful career all while they finish high school. The ability to have the option is priceless.

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Passion for a job cannot be taught, at CTEC or otherwise. But, unlike any other place, passion can take root and bloom into a lasting career. At CTEC, students can be challenged, intellectually engaged, and learn something valuable each day, then wake up the next morning and do it all again with excitement and vigor.

In order to break the long-defined career mold, it is critical to have pure, unfiltered ambition. It is these ambitious students, teachers, and industry partners at CTEC that dared to rebel against the norm that will lead us into a brighter era. They have set in motion a rebellion – though a rebellion of modest motives – against the standard “college first” path, and with that rebellion has come unparalleled advancement. For a generation that have notoriously confronted and questioned the status quo, the hope provided by these programs at CTEC is invaluable. It is because of CTEC, the future of Generation Z is looking brighter by the day. 503.

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On the subject of these students’ training, Robert Kraft of Kraft Custom Construction states, “At the conclusion of their studies, CTEC students have received a true taste of the work environment. If they have enjoyed their experience, the offered position has a greater chance of becoming a career, not just a job.”

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PAM FAHNDRICH How long have you been an Ambassador?

What is one of your favorite memories as an Ambassador?

Honestly, I don’t really know. I feel like I’ve been a champion of the Chamber ever since our business joined as members in 2007. I think I officially became an Ambassador four or five years ago.

One of my favorite memories as an Ambassador was escorting the Crystal Apple Award Nominees from the Grand Ballroom at Salem’s Historic Grand to the red carpet at the Elsinore Theatre, and then escorting one of the winners up to the stage to receive their award when their name was called.

I enjoyed meeting the amazing people who go above and beyond in giving their all to the students they serve.

What is your background in Salem?

Are you involved with other volunteer committees or groups?

I am originally from Virginia and moved to Salem in 1991 to take a voluntary service position at Western Christian School (formerly Western Mennonite School). I met my husband, Tim, that same year, and we were married the following September of 1992. Tim and I are the co-founders of Third River Marketing, a digital marketing agency here in Salem. We have been very involved with the Salem Chamber and we both have served as Greeters Chair. I’ve also served as the Chair of the Chamber Business Women before that. I currently volunteer as the worship leader at our church every Sunday, and I am serving as the Discipleship and Outreach Chair on our Church Leadership Team (CLT).

I have also volunteered for the past three years at the Champions for Children Luncheon for Liberty House.

What is the best part of being an Ambassador for the Chamber?

I love being a champion for the Chamber. We have benefited so much over the years from being connected to the Chamber and I want other businesses to be able to do the same.

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What is your favorite event the Chamber hosts and why?

How does it feel to be the Ambassador of the Quarter?

The larger events are wonderful, but for me, Greeters is my favorite. Instead of being only once per year, Greeters is a weekly gathering of positive people who are not only excited to represent their business, but they are genuinely interested in networking with and supporting each other. They are proud to be part of the Salem Chamber and they always look for ways to give back to the local community.

Humbling. I did not expect to be selected as the Ambassador of the Quarter. I appreciate the honor given to me by my fellow Ambassadors and the opportunity to be part of an amazing group of people who love what they do and are also champions for the Chamber.

What is the best part of being active in the community, your job and why?

I am always excited when I am able to talk to someone new about the Chamber. If I am speaking with another business owner, one thing that I tell them is that the Chamber provides a lot of opportunities to network with other businesses. For the people of Salem as a whole, I would like them to know that the Chamber is truly interested in making Salem a great place to live, work and thrive. The Chamber works to support healthy businesses, which creates more jobs and contributes to the viability of our city. 503.

The best part of being active in the community is meeting new people and finding out more about them and their business. I love my job because I get to work with an amazing team every day.

We are blessed to help local businesses get more customers, which enables them to grow their businesses. As their businesses prosper, there are more resources available to flow into Salem and the surrounding communities.

If you could tell one thing to the people of Salem about the Chamber, what would it be?

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WATER UPDATE The City of Salem is taking steps to safeguard its drinking water in preparation of algal blooms in the North Santiam watershed. Algal blooms can produce cyanotoxins that pose health risks at certain levels. New drinking water rules were developed by the Oregon Health Authority in 2018 to address cyanotoxins.

The City has been preparing in case another season of high algae levels in the watershed produce harmful cyanotoxins.

“Our work focuses on three areas,” said Salem’s City Manager, Steve Powers. “Improving drinking water treatment today, working on capital projects that will keep our drinking water safe in the future, and making sure we have equipment, partnerships, and volunteer resources in place to distribute water more quickly community-wide.”

Staff are closely monitoring and sampling water in Detroit Lake and the North Santiam River and are ready to respond with additional treatment if cyanotoxins are detected. Because the City has acquired lab equipment that tests for cyanotoxins and gives timely results, Salem now has the information needed to make faster decisions about drinking water treatment.

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activated carbon to the drinking water treatment process. Powdered activated carbon attaches to and removes cyanotoxins from the water.

The City’s long-term solution for removing cyanotoxins is to add ozone as a treatment step. Ozone is one of the strongest disinfectants used to treat drinking water. It produces no taste or odor and no ozone remains in the water after treatment. Design of the new ozone treatment system is underway and will be in place in 2021. Salem is also exploring supplemental water sources including wells at the Geren Island Water Treatment Facility that are expected to be ready by 2022.

Salem’s water is safe to drink now.

If cyanotoxin test results indicate the need for a health advisory, the community and Salem’s water customers, will be notified through the City’s emergency notification system, news media, and social media channels.

Water quality test results will also posted on the City’s website.

The City will be coordinating with the Oregon Health Authority, Marion County Environmental Services, and Oregon Department of Agriculture to provide residents and businesses the best available information on potential public health issues and steps the community can take to keep their family and pets safe. The same process will be used to let people know when the water is safe again to drink following an advisory.

Salem residents and businesses are being asked to help prepare for this and other possible emergencies by signing up for Salem’s Community Alert System. The Community Alert System provides immediate information in English and Spanish.

Sign-up today.

Two more resources are the City’s preparedness website (www. cityofsalem.net/emergencies)that has links to important local emergency information, and Oregon’s 2 Weeks Ready website (at www.oregon.gov) that has tips on how to prepare.

Community members who have questions can contact the City of Salem at service@cityofsalem.net or 503.588.6311. 503.

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Banquet emcees Don Sturgeon and T.J. Sullivan.

BANQUET

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Since 1950, the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce has honored the individuals who exemplify servant leadership in the Salem community at the First Citizen Awards Banquet. The event recognizes individuals in different categories including Outstanding Young Professional, Distinguished Service Award and First Citizen. Thank you to presenting sponsors, Pioneer Trust Bank and Nest Self Storage – a Mountain West Investment Corporation, for making the event possible.

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T.J. Sullivan, Chamber Board President and Vice President at Huggins Insurance and Don Sturgeon of HomeSmart Realty, were the dynamic duo on stage, leading as the night’s emcees.

The invocation was led by Ron Peters, a Salem Area Chamber Ambassador with a heart for service who works at Salem Aviation Fueling. The National Anthem was sung by Ariana Pippert, a Willamette University Student and former Salem Area Chamber intern with a beautiful voice.

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Not only is Ken a dedicated businessman with a passion for community service, but family is his top priority.

He and his wife Mary recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.

Described as a quiet and steadfast leader, Salem would not be the city it is today without Jundt’s incredible dedication to our community. His life is a great example that with a little hard work and a strong character, the American Dream is possible.

Ken Jundt of Columbia Bank received the First Citizen Award surrounded by his family.

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As a past president of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, Ken started, promoted and oversaw ShowBiz, a highly successful and popular program that showcased businesses in Salem.

Along with Jundt, the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce announced Distinguished Service Award winners, Mary Louise VanNatta, CEO at VanNatta Public Relations and Elizabeth (Beth) Rhoades, President of C&R Remodeling. The Distinguished Service Award is given to individuals who have uniquely contributed to the Salem community and who have dedicated their lives to service. These awardees are passionate for others and are in the business of changing people’s lives.

Ken spearheaded sponsorship of the nation’s second largest 3x3 basketball tournament in the USA, hosted in downtown Salem each year called Hoopla.

With a long history of volunteer involvement in the community and a family legacy, Mary Louise VanNatta and has spent years dedicated to public relations and event planning.

First Citizen The First Citizen is considered one of Salem’s most prestigious awards, and the individuals who have received it form an honor roll of the most prominent leaders. The 69th First Citizen was Ken Jundt, Regional Manager at Columbia Bank, and former Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Board President.

Jundt is a pillar in Salem’s community.

From the early ‘90s and many years after, Ken Jundt has been deeply involved in helping our community and its private sector employers, charities and non-profits succeed.

Making a career in banking with Columbia Bank, Ken has given the bank a “soul” by connecting to the

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Most important to Mary Louise is her involvement with both the Police and Fire Foundations. She began her work with the Salem Fire Foundation as an effort with the Salem Fire Chief to help Salem have the highest cardiac save rate in the country. The Fire Foundation has placed over 130 AEDs in police cars and over 140 in public access areas since her work began.

They have also trained over 13,000 Salem-Keizer 8th graders in CPR. When extra help was needed, she was specially selected by former Salem Chamber CEO, Mike McLaran, to serve the Chamber by leading key efforts in its Young Professionals Program, Education Leadership Institute, Leadership Salem, and First Citizen Awards Banquet. Mary Louise VanNatta has done all of this and more for the Chamber and the community throughout the years.

Distinguished Service Award recpients Mary Louise VanNatta and Beth Rhoades. PHOTOS BY ORION, LLC

The second Distinguished Service Award Winner, Beth Rhoades, has taken on the male-dominated construction industry and gained not only the respect but admiration of all who work and interact with her. It is her leadership and vision that transformed the “C&R Builders” hammerand-nails approach to the full-scope design, remodel and décor service it is today.

“The 503. is a great way to reach responsible, involved businesses in the Salem-Keizer area in a classy, professional manner. We at Huggins Insurance have advertised since the very first magazine came out. We hope you will join us!”

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She spearheaded C&R’s Tour of Remodeled Homes to benefit Project Access and MedAssist (administered through the Marion-Polk Medical Foundation). She makes sure C&R’s annual donations include the Assistance League of Salem, Historic Deepwood Estate, Lord & Schryver House, Salem Rotary Special Project Fundraisers, and Gilbert House Children’s Museum.

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self-proclaimed King of Salem. Alvin is a veteran, business owner and civic activist. After serving in the Marines from 2003-2009 and deploying to Afghanistan and Iraq, Alvin returned to Salem to start several businesses and serve the community.

Outstanding Young Professional, Alvin Klausen.

Beth is always willing to use her considerable organizational and design skills to serve as the event planner for two churches.

Outstanding Young Professional The Outstanding Young Professional was awarded to Alvin Klausen, co-owner of Vagabond Brewing and

Co-owner of Vagabond Brewing and Victory Club in Salem, two places that Salem is able to enjoy regularly, as well as Vagabond Outpost in Albany and Vagabond Brewing in Portland, Alvin has a love of Salem that is unsurpassed. He has a positive, selfless attitude that is infectious.

Alvin models what a good citizen should be like. He never turns away from a challenge, whether it’s as a business owner or a dedicated volunteer at the numerous non-profit organizations he is involved with.

Nominees and winners at the inspiring event are not always Chamber members, making the award representative of Salem. 503.

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Greeters is the largest and most active business networking opportunity in the Salem area. Greeters is available to all Salem Area Chamber of Commerce members (and their employees). Applications are due a week from booking your date. Requests are taken on a first come basis. Members will be put on a wait list once the calendar year is full. Members can host Greeters once in a calendar year.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAMBER CEO Dear Chamber and Salem Community Members,

Tom Hoffert Chief Executive Officer Salem Area Chamber of Commerce

As Salem is greeted with warmer days that last longer, we are met with exciting updates. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce was awarded the Rural Oregon Airport Relief Program (ROAR) grant of up to $500,000 to secure local commercial air service at McNary Field. The grant funds will pay for the recruitment effort, contribute to a revenue guarantee enticement for the airlines, and to market the service once an airline commits to a new route. Commercial air service out of Salem is once again a reality, thanks to this grant and partnerships with other community organizations, such as SEDCOR and Travel Salem.

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce continues to see transition as two key staff members have been presented with new career paths. It is with equal parts excitement and sadness that I share information regarding a job transition for two of our own, Katya Goloviznina and Kate Gillem. Katya was presented with a special opportunity to take a new position within the Mountain West Investment Corporation team, serving as a liaison between Mountain West and the Career Technical Education Center (CTEC). Kate accepted the role of Communications Director for the Senate Republican Office at the Oregon State Capitol.

We congratulate Katya and Kate on these new opportunities.

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce will continue to move forward in a strategic way as the team grows in new ways.

The membership of the Salem Area Chamber is impressive, with small and large businesses, leading regional institutions, diverse non-profits, and companies from a multitude of industry sectors choosing to call the Salem area “home.” I encourage companies and business leaders to engage with the Salem Area Chamber to experience our diverse offerings for our member businesses. Please attend an event or program, read our magazine, volunteer, or connect with a skilled staff member. I encourage you to make the most of your membership and know that this Chamber is committed to fostering a healthy business climate within Salem, and beyond.

I look forward to meeting each of you. I am honored to partner with you and your business. 503.

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