503. The Salem Chamber's Magazine – Summer 2018

SUMMER 2018

Three Reasons To Stay Optimistic

Words from Mayor Chuck Bennett

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Salem Young Professionals page 24

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Q&A.................................4 From Our Members..........6

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Chamber Signature Events.............12

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Mayor Chuck Bennett......14 Three Reasons to Stay Optimistic.......................16 68th First Citizen Banquet in Review........................20

NICK WILLIAMS Chief Executive Officer

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Board of Directors...........28 Member Services............28 Message from the CEO....30

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Salem’s Riverfront Park|www.thebiteandbrew.com July 4-8, 2018 The city’s premiere summer party, set among Salem’s downtown Riverfront Park, is a five-day festival for fans of ALL AGES, featuring live music, carnival rides and games for the kids, a variety of food vendors and huge selection of beer, cider and local wine. This year, the Bite & Brew of Salem will also feature the city’s largest 4th of July fireworks show.

The 4th of July Celebration will include FREE ENTRY for the entire family!

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: A & Q

with

Chamber Board Member

Kimberly Zahr

Kimberly Zahr is Vice President and Mid-Valley Area Retail Leader in the Oregon and SW Washington Market for KeyBank. She is responsible for the sales, service and financial leadership of 12 branches between Salem, the Oregon State Capitol, and down the I-5 corridor to Harrisburg, Oregon.

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What is your background?

I am a native Oregonian, raised in the Willamette Valley, and a graduate of the Oregon State University School of Business (Go Beavs!). I have achieved professional and personal success through building a 22-year career in banking At KeyBank, where I have worked for the past 11 years, I have earned the esteemed Signature Circle award five times during my tenure. This award recognizes the highest achievement for business and financial results. Most recently I was selected by a committee of senior KeyBank executives for the coveted 2017 Leadership Impact Award.

I have been married for 33 years to my amazing husband, who is also a successful business professional in Salem. Together, we have two married children, a daughter who graduated from Willamette Law School and is an immigration attorney, and a son who graduated from OSU and is an electrical engineer at Rockwell Collins. We cherish our beautiful one-year-old grandson, Beauden!!

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How did you get your start in the finance industry?

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

By chance, really! I responded to a help-wanted ad in The Oregonian for First Interstate Bank. They were looking for young talent for their management trainee program and hired me on the spot. I had valuable retail and customer service experience from my full-time job, while also maintaining 18 credits a term at Oregon State.

I kept asking myself, “What am I going to ‘sell’ at a bank??” I had so much to learn!!!

I graduated from Leadership Salem, a program put on by the Inspire Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the Chamber, in 2008, which gave me incredible exposure and knowledge to what makes our community tick and why Salem is an amazing place to live. I am always learning, and what sticks out to me is the amount of diversity we have in Salem. Just look at the Salem Chamber BOD as an example of this diversity across race, gender and industries.

Why has KeyBank made it a priority to be a Salem Area Chamber of Commerce member?

The Salem Chamber programs engage KeyBank’s leaders with valuable content and also allow us to get involved and make an impact in our local community.

Personally, I believe the Chamber supports the development of leaders at KeyBank by plugging them in to the community and asking them to provide input on decisions and be a voice that shapes the livability in Salem.

How does serving on the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors fit with your personal and professional goals?

Serving on the Board of Directors gives me the opportunity to “lead from the front” by knowing what is changing in Salem. I am a voice that shapes the strategic thinking of the Chamber to execute its goals. I can network and lock arms with other businesspeople to make sure that Salem remains a great place to live and work.

“... I can network and lock arms with other business people to make sure that Salem remains a great place to live and work.”

– Kimberly Zahr

What is your favorite part of serving on the Board?

Getting involved, giving back of my time and resources, and working with esteemed professionals to grow Salem.

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?

1. Attracting millennials to live and work in Salem instead of moving to larger cities for jobs.

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2. The lack of affordable housing.

3. Our lack of an airport and other infrastructure; specifically, the need for more services like restaurants and shopping in South Salem.

What is a quote or saying that you live by, and how does it inspire you day-to-day?

This quote says it all: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” (frequently attributed to John Quincy Adams) We need more leaders with diverse backgrounds to make Salem great!

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

It is so easy to get involved! If you do not step up, you are acquiescing to how others shape your community. That means no complaining… no excuses. The Chamber supports all business in Salem and is where business owners can share their knowledge and resources and learn in return.

What is your vision for the Chamber?

Where would you like to see it in five years?

I’d like to see the membership become a mirror of the diverse community it serves. 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.

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Capitol Auto Group Raises $175,000 for the Mid-Willamette Valley United Way An incredible $175,000 donation to has been presented by Capitol Auto Group to the United Way of the MidWillamette Valley. The amount was raised from contributions and charitable activities during their annual 28 Days of Love campaign in February.

“Over 92% of our employees participated by pledging parts of their paychecks to the United Way, in comparison to 85% last year.

The total contribution raised last year was $152,000 with $130,00 of that from employee pledges,” said Carrie Casebeer, Marketing Director. “That means our employees donated more from their paychecks in 2018 than we, as a company, raised total in 2017.”

The Annual 28 Days of Love campaign is comprised of various fundraising events. This year they included activities such as Jeans Fridays, a Silent

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Capitol Auto Group.

Auction, an Olympic Curling Contest and a Chili Contest, all of which helped to raise $13,000.

“It is a major tenet of Capitol Auto

Mid-Willamette Valley United Way CEO Ron Hays said, “This is huge. It’s going to help tons of people in our community – our friends, our families, and our neighbors.”

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Group that our employees give back to a community that has given so much humbled by the efforts of our employees and their dedication to the community.”

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Building owner, Boulder Creek LLC, is no stranger to developing medical facilities. Their focus has been developing medical space on the 12th Street corridor due to its proximity to the hospital and redevelopment opportunities. The Boulder Creek South project marks the fifth medical site for the Salem-based developer, which include the 12th St. & Hines site (sold to Spinnaker Pediatric Dentistry), Parkside Medical Building, Redmond Medical Center, and Boulder Creek North.

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FROM OUR MEMBERS Non-profit announces new name, expansion of services

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Christian Community Placement Center (CCPC), a non-profit specializing in services for youth and families, has recently completed a rebranding and has changed their name to Connections365. The name change assists the organization in communicating their mission and all the services they provide. Their new slogan, “Fostering positive connections for youth and families every day,” was chosen to portray the purpose of the non-profit.

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“Connections365 speaks to our heart and mission of connecting youth and families with what they need to live a healthy and prosperous life,” said Debby Lute, Executive Director.

Though the brand is changing, the programs provided will remain and even expand to include residential

living. Jessica Carpenter, Development Director shared, “We want to make it very clear that our mission and values have not changed; the new name conveys the growth of the organization and represents all the programs including treatment foster care, mentoring, residential services and mental health counseling for youth and families.”

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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 your 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, women-focused lunches, community involvement initiatives and more, your company has the unique opportunity to hand-pick investments in programs and events that fit your needs.

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

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.

McLaran Classic Golf Tournament 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.

SAIF Agri-Business Banquet 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.

First Citizen Awards Banquet 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.

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MESSAGE FROM MAYOR

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I could not have asked for a better year as my first as Mayor of Salem.

Naturally, there are disappointments, such as the lack of action to move the Third Bridge ahead and the number of people sleeping on the streets or without shelter. Neither issue appears destined for an absolute resolution, but I can assure you that each is at the top of my to-do list, and I am determined that our city will make progress.

Then there are the tremendous successes in Salem over the past year that I am honored to be part of. In just a year, Salem voters have passed two city bond measures. The first was for a new police facility to match our growing community. With the passage of the bond, Salem citizens did their crucial part to help police officers and department staff keep society safe with an upgraded facility. It will be the largest single city building project since City Hall was built.

And then, just for good measure, voters approved a bond to restore the City Library to current seismic safety standards and make substantial updates to the interior. It will be enjoyed for years to come by the over 100,000 people who use the library yearly.

It is impossible to overstate how healthy our economy has become. I have said this before, and I will say it again, the recession is truly over! In the past year alone, we have seen an increase of 553 building permits, valuing $371 million, highlighting the continued growth of our city. Included in this figure are

125 permits for new commercial and industrial buildings and 59 multi-family permits, which will add 647 new apartments, and 363 permits for single family homes. There are even six permits for Accessory Dwelling Units, or tiny homes, a new category added this year by the City Council.

Substantial investments are being made in Salem that are adding well over 1,000 new jobs. Oregon Fruit is staying and revamping the old Norpac facility on McGilchrist Road.

The million-square-foot Amazon Distribution and Fulfillment Center, along with an additional 395,000 square feet of “spec” commercial/office space are going into the Mill Creek Industrial site. A repurposing plan for the old Panasonic building is already underway. Kettle Foods did a $5 million expansion and is now processing over 100 million tons of potatoes in Salem and is shipping product worldwide.

Other companies such as Cabinotch, CabDoor, Pro-Cure, PES, Watersed, Western Construction Systems and Vagabond all expanded with assistance from SEDCOR and the City’s Urban Renewal Program. Lancaster Mall is being redeveloped and rebranded as Willamette Town Center, and is opening brand-new and desirable retail, including Hobby Lobby and Sierra Trading Post. Regal Cinemas are planning a remodel, too.

The city adopted a strategic plan with a top priority to support business startups. The Urban Renewal Agency invested $2 million

in Salem-Keizer School District’s technical education school, the Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC), as part of the active Portland Road and Northgate renewal area.

Salem is busy all seasons of the year. Summer 2017, we enjoyed our parks and worldwide visitors for the Eclipse, and during the winter, over 30,000 of us skated at Salem on Ice (some more successfully than others). We’re planning downtown streetscape projects, major park renovations and we opened the Peter Courtney/Minto Island Bridge.

Salemites, please enjoy our now truly vibrant downtown food, beverage and music scene and view a play at one of our three live theaters.

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Three Reasons As you have driven north through downtown, you may have stopped at a red light at the corner of Liberty and Center Sttreet. While waiting to move, you may have turned your head and noticed large vinyl signs covering the window of Nordstrom.

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“Thank you! To all our loyal customers. Friday, April 6, 2018 will be our last day at Salem Center.

It’s been a pleasure serving you and being part of your community.”

to Stay Optimistic About the Future of Salem Nordstrom will no longer occupy a large retail space in downtown’s largest shopping mall, the Salem Center.

When you think about a store of that size and with that kind of history shutting down and moving out, you start to imagine dusty shelves, butcher paper covering the windows, employees worried about the future. And you might worry about the future too.

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Reason 1:

If You Are Optimistic About Salem’s Future, You’re in Good Company Last December, the City of Salem conducted a phone survey of nearly 500 Salem residents, asking questions about their personal outlook, opinions on government services and which issues are most important for our city to address.

When asked about their outlook on the future, 66% percent of all respondents say that Salem is moving in the right direction. This is an increase of nearly 5% from last year’s survey.

Only 21% of Salemites think the city is on the wrong track, a 4% decrease trending in the right direction from the previous year.

And this high degree of optimism does not depend upon the respondent’s income, neighborhood, age, or political affiliation.

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parts of our great city in different economic situations, with different goals and ideologies, think we are moving in the right direction.

So, smile at friends and strangers at your favorite stores and restaurants – you can be confident the people you meet also have a positive outlook on the future.

Of course, all this does not mean Salem residents do not notice problems as well. By far the most important issue identified by the survey is homelessness and poverty. Of all current issues and concerns, a quarter of those surveyed see homelessness and poverty as the most critical issue our city faces.

Fortunately, Salem has many passionate business people with the creativity and will to search for solutions.

Huggins Insurance’s T. J. Sullivan (in hard hat) gave a delegation of Chamber members a tour of Park Front in downtown Salem. On the tour were Jared Weber of Nylife Securities LLC (back left); Kara Campuzano, Director of Sales at Salem Convention Center; and Alvin Klausen of Vagabond Brewing. PHOTOS BY ORION, LLC

Salem Has Passionate, Creative Business People

When Alex Casebeer of Capitol Auto Group and winner of the Outstanding Young Professional Award, first read the news on the front window of Nordstrom’s downtown location, he understood its significance. Jobs would to be lost or relocated, a large gap

would open in the market for kids and high-end men’s and women’s clothing and a section of a major downtown block would now be sitting vacant.

Thankfully, Alex is like many young professionals in and around Salem.

When he sees a negative event, he wants to find a way to create a benefit for the city. “[Capitol Auto Group] is constantly looking for high quality customer service people – not car people,” says

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Alex. “Nordstrom does a fantastic job by creating not only great sales people, but amazing customer service people. We at Capitol Auto would be lucky to hire a few of their fine folks.”

Alex is one of those 66% of people who believe Salem, and even downtown Salem, is heading in the right direction.

“Companies like Pacific Office Automation are moving in many employees downtown, buildings are being revitalized, two brand new downtown living buildings are going up and new restaurants and bars are opening practically every month!” Casebeer added.

T.J. Sullivan, co-owner of Huggins Insurance, is one such professional who has created opportunity in Salem.

He is behind Park Front, the new office space at Riverfront Park, and has not only added to Salem’s growing skyline, but has beautifully transformed the former Boise Cascade site. The triangular shape of the site is intended

to have a similar feel to the narrow, flat topped style of New York City’s Flatiron Building.

As the incoming Chamber Board President, Sullivan is bringing fresh energy and passion for Salem.

“I have prioritized working with Salem businesses,” Sullivan said. “And I am excited to be part of the growth in downtown Salem with Park Front.”

The soon-to-be home of Huggins Insurance and Northwest Financial Advisors has been fully leased by First Commercial Real Estate and was dreamt up and built entirely by Salem businesses with Duncan Construction doing the heavy lifting and beautiful wooden details provided by Barnwood Naturals – both Chamber members. In the effort to keep dollars local, other businesses on the project include Dallas Glass, Salem Heating, NorthSide Electric and Reliant Communications.

Additionally, other stores in Salem’s downtown corridor will have the

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opportunity to fill the gaps Nordstrom will leave. The Arbor on State Street carries infant clothes, Real Deals on Home Décor carries women’s shoes and clothing in their newly remodeled boutique and Olive Boutique has options too.

Allie Blakely, co-owner of Real Deals said, “We think all of Salem can agree that we are sad to see Nordstrom leave, however, Real Deals is excited at the opportunity to further expand our boutique line to meet the needs of Salem shoppers.”

Other big-box stores to turn to include Fred Meyer, Macy’s, Walmart and Hobby Lobby. The list will continue to grow as the Willamette Town Center gains new tenants.

As Salem raises and supports creative innovators, no problem (even a large retailer leaving a crucial downtown space) will be too big to face.

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challenges are welcome, like finding creative ways to serve customers, provide for employees, or come up with creative solutions to important problems.

Other challenges are more like unwelcome distractions, such as new taxes, unwieldy regulations, a hostile business environment and an uncertain future.

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solve, but we do believe good things are happening every day, and we are extremely excited to be in the corner of the business people who help those things happen.

Of course, we don’t believe Salem is perfect or without its problems to

We understand the people in the Salem area face many challenges. Some

Many people, though, think they must struggle alone. They believe no one is on their side. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is in your corner, cheering for your success, fighting for your interests, reminding you why you love what you do and why you love where you live.

We are excited for the future and are optimistic about what is to come. We are excited to help you create connections and build a community through which you will innovate, grow and make the Salem area a great place to live.

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The

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BANQUET Since 1950, the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce has honored those who exemplify servant leadership.

These individuals improve the lives of those in the Salem community by serving through their businesses, volunteering and philanthropic efforts.

The 68th Annual First Citizen Awards Banquet on March 2, presented by Pioneer Trust Bank and Mountain West Investment Corporation, was an evening of joy, laughter and celebration. Award winners are recognized in the categories of Outstanding Young Professional, Distinguished Service and First Citizen.

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These men and women do remarkable things to make our community a better place, and are examples of what happens when ordinary people act.

First Citizen This year, Salem’s First Citizen was awarded to Senator Jackie Winters.

The 68th Annual First Citizen Awards Banquet was a night to remember. Thank you to all those who work to make Salem the incredible place it is to live.

Winters is a pillar in the community and was elected to the Oregon State Legislature in 1998 as the state’s first African-American Republican. She has earned the respect of all who know her and thousands of others across the state. Winters has served the people of Salem for more than 40 years. Along with a political career, she has owned a successful retail restaurant and has been a champion for small businesses in her many endeavors.

Salem wouldn’t be the city it is today without Senator Winters’ incredible dedication. Her life is a great example that with a little hard work and a strong character, the American Dream is possible.

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Outstanding Young Professional

Distinguished Service Award (DSA) Winners

Very few young professionals have made the splash Alex Casebeer has in his first decade in the Salem business community.

The first DSA winner of the night went to Elisabeth Walton Potter, a woman who has dedicated her life to championing cultural appreciation in Salem. She is the story teller and spokesperson for things easily left unsaid about Salem’s history. Walton Potter was among the founders of the Friends of the Willamette Heritage Center and Friends of the Pioneer Cemetery – two cultural landmarks in our community.

Casebeer shows respect and appreciation for the hardworking employees at Capitol Auto Group, as well as the volunteers who help at local organizations. He knows that it is not the leaders of an organization that make it successful; it’s those hardworking individuals who, as a team, work together.

His dedication to Salem is evident in his work with organization’s such as Young Life, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Marion & Polk Counties, Salem Leadership Foundation and Salem Health Foundation to name a few.

Casebeer models what a good citizen should look like, and he never turns away from a challenge, whether it’s as a business owner and a dedicated volunteer to the numerous non-profit organizations he is involved with.

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The next Distinguished Service Award winner was Rich Kansky.

He has owned and run his business, Green Acres Landscape for nearly 25 years, and he works tirelessly to maintain the integrity of its mission and values.

He recognizes the importance of sticking to his roots and has made it a priority to serve his community.

Kansky gives second chances and sees good in people where others may be blind to it, and he hires those in

our community who some may find “unemployable” such as people with criminal backgrounds or learning disabilities. Kansky’s honest approach to life is admirable through his commitment to clients, employees, vendors, the environment and the community.

The final Distinguished Service Award winners were Mark and Tiffany Bulgin (above), a husband and wife team that started the Ike Box in downtown Salem to be a place for troubled and challenged youth. Their passion was created from the tragic loss of their first-born son, Isaac. 2018 is the 20th anniversary of Isaac’s passing.

The pair have dedicated their lives to making a difference for today’s youth, which are also tomorrow’s future! For almost 20 years, they’ve impacted the lives of hundreds of youth through their Isaac’s Room/Ike Box/Ike Quest programs. They have selflessly served as parents for hundreds who have suffered from a shortage of love throughout their lives. 503.  EXPE RI  PROF ENCE ES  TRUS SIONALISM TWORTH INESS

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How long have you been an Ambassador?

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

Over ten years.

I feel very honored. I don’t feel deserving because there are so many other people that work just as hard as I do at promoting and being involved in the Chamber. It is a privilege to be able to do that. I feel grateful to be recognized.

Who introduced you to the role?

Patti Woods, Independent Distributor for Shaklee Products.

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

I love being able to connect with people in the Chamber. As an Ambassador, I get to connect business people who may have a need with other Chamber members that can fulfill needs. Introducing folks who don’t have a clue what the Chamber is and making sure they understand the Chamber is here to help promote their business and a thriving business community.

What is your favorite event the Chamber hosts and why?

My favorite event is the First Citizen Awards Banquet because of all it embodies. It’s a night that recognizes people in Salem who work tirelessly for the city and the Chamber. I am grateful the Chamber hosts the annual event because it is so important we recognize the people that are making Salem a very special city.

What is one of your favorite memories as an Ambassador?

What is the best part of your job and why?

Bringing in a newbie, I can’t tell you who because there have been so many, to Greeters, getting them connected and watching them grow within the organization as they get more and more confident.

The best part of what my job is I get to tell people about Salem. When people fly in from all over America for meetings or other business, they don’t usually know about Salem so I get to introduce the city to them.

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It’s the most important and least heard of organization in the city. The Chamber is working on your businesses’ behalf, behind the scenes. Many don’t realize how much the Chamber is doing to help businesses do what they do in a thriving economy. The Chamber cares about the city, it’s atmosphere, the people and the businesses in it that all work together to make Salem the best it can be. 503.

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As the job market became increasingly competitive in the early 2000s, cities in Oregon and across the country experienced challenges attracting and retaining young talent. In Salem, many college graduates and other young professionals spoke of larger cities, such as Portland or Seattle, as superior to Salem because as larger markets, they offer more things for young people to do. In turn, many employers were left to wonder who would

lead their businesses in the years to come.

Salem leaders came together to address this issue, setting the foundation for the Salem Young Professionals program.

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce established Salem Young Professionals, (also called Salem Young Pros) in 2006 to attract and retain young people in their 20s and 30s to the Salem area. Upon learning that young people felt disconnected from leadership and professional development opportunities, SYP became a

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In 2009, the Salem Chamber added the Outstanding Young Professional award to the annual First Citizen Awards Banquet to recognize the leadership and service of young professionals in the community.

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THIRD TUESDAY SYP’s most popular event, the third Tuesday of every month from 5 – 7 p.m., young pros from around Salem meet at local businesses to network in a relaxed environment.

Third Tuesday volunteerism at nonprofits such as Young Life, the Boys & Girls Club, Salem Leadership Foundation and the Salem Health Foundation.

In 2013, when the Chamber launched its 501(c)(3), The Inspire Foundation, to house the Chamber’s leadership, education and workforce development programs, it was a clear match for clear Salem Young Pros to be included under The Inspire Foundation programming.

“We strongly believe in the leadership

potential of our young professionals and take great pride in providing connection and development opportunities for them,” said Kathy Moore, CEO of The Inspire Foundation. Moore went on to say that the success of the SYP program would not be possible without investors like Salem Health and Corban University.

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LUNCH WITH LEADERS Launched in January, this 90-minute monthly lunch connects young pros experienced leaders and engage in thought-provoking conversations about the leader’s industry. See page 26 for upcoming Lunches.

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One of the sponsors that has contributed to the success of SYP is Corban University.

“Salem Young Pros provides programs that illustrate professional characteristics for their ‘under 40-year-old’ members,” said P. Griffith Lindell, dean of Corban’s Hoff School of Business. “Two words that describe Corban students are character and competence. Our organizations share the commitment to help young people develop the skills to yield those core traits.

That’s why we support SYP.”

INVESTING IN SALEM’S FUTURE

The Salem Chamber and The Inspire Foundation continue to invest in the future of Salem through investing in the development of its young professionals.

One such young professional is

Rian Rasubala. A Salem native and 2012 McKay grad, Rasubala participated in The Inspire Foundation’s Leadership Youth program, serving on the Salem Leadership Foundation’s board of directors. It was through his Leadership Youth experience that he gained a passion for Salem. While attending the University of Oregon, Rasubala spent several summers interning at both the Salem Chamber and the Salem Leadership Foundation. After graduating from the University of Oregon in 2017, he was excited to be hired by The Inspire Foundation to work with Salem’s young workforce.

“During my time working with and getting to know young pros in and around Salem, I have been inspired by the innovation and creativity of this group,” said Rasubala.

“Our task with the SYP program is to harness that creative talent and energy and equip our young pros with the tools and connections to prepare them to lead Salem to be a thriving and prosperous city.”

Salem Young Professionals has had amazing volunteers that repeatedly demonstrated superior leadership in the SYP program over the last several years. 503.

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Be sure to fill out a request form (salemchamber.org/ribboncuttingform) on the Chamber website to book your date now!

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With summer right around the corner, it is only fitting that the keyword in this edition of the 503. Magazine is “grow”. Salem is continuing to expand with new businesses and buildings and the growth is obvious with the buzz around town. The front cover of this edition features incoming Board President T.J. Sullivan smiling in the door-jam of his new building, Park Front. As leader of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, I am honored to serve the businesses in our thriving city.

People in Salem are excited to be here and part of the updates in town.

Mayor Chuck Bennett wrote about the tremendous growth we are experiencing in Salem – from an increase in building permits to an addition of over one thousand jobs provided by the new (Amazon) and old businesses (Kettle Foods and Oregon Fruit) that are staying in Salem and continuing to expand.

Along with this, though Nordstrom shuttered its doors, there is a story within these pages about the incredible opportunity this presents for many of Salem’s local businesses who can fill the spaces for goods and services that were left behind. There is an article about the Salem Young Professionals program, which continues to thrive as Salem grows.

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is moving forward with new membership tiers and modernized mission and vision statements. Through focus groups with members and non-members alike, we determined a huge gap between the understanding of what the Chamber is and what we do. As a result, we have adopted a new mission that focuses on the business people in Salem. And as the Chamber of Commerce, it is our role to ensure that you, our members, can focus on what you love, your business, and can innovate, grow and make the Salem area a great place to live.

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