SEDCOR Enterprise | Spring 2016 by MAP Publications

Economic Development in the Mid-Willamette Valley

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Spring 2016 Features 4 The Mid-Willamette Valley Beverage Industry 7 Profiles Bell Foods International • Spring Valley Dairy, Inc. Willamette Valley Vineyards • Wandering Aengus Ciderworks

In this Issue 2 Google Exec to Keynote SEDCOR Envision 2016 3

Tasting great innovations

President’s Message by Chad Freeman

11 Economic Development News SEDCOR Annual Report Business, community leaders prepare for ‘The Big One’ SEDCOR President honored as ‘Special Regional Partner’ Chris Harder named Business Oregon’s new director

15 Top News in Brief

City of Salem • City of Independence • Job fairs Action on minimum wage • Boise Cascade signs Port of Vancouver lease BOSSCO Trading, LLC VP appointed to U.S. Forage Export Council

16 People on the Move Steve Powers • Anna King • Jamie Johnk • Kristin Retherford

18 CCBI: Deepen Customer Trust and Loyalty by Jan Carothers, CPC

19 New Members

Adaptive Plastics • Assisted Living Solutions Automation Solutions • C&R Remodeling • Comcast Business Salem Business Computers

20 Awards & Honors

Capital Auto Group • City of Salem • Creative Company SEDCOR members • The Oregon Garden • VanNatta Public Relations

21 People

Dale’s Remodeling • Marquis Spas • Oregon State Credit Union Salem Contractors Exchange • Salem-Keizer Transit

26 Philanthropy

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Oregon State Credit Union • Salem Art Association • Salem Health

27 Products, Programs & Projects

GROW-EDC • Portland General Electric Rich Duncan Construction • Shangri-La • The Oregon Garden White Oak Construction

29 New & Renewing Members

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Willamette Valley Vineyards’ winemaker Joe Ibrahim and assistant winemaker Gabi Prefontaine among the barrels at the winery. Photo by Diane Stevenson

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James Parr CFO, Salem Health

Anna Peterson Mayor, City of Salem

Craig Pope Commissioner, Board Chair, Polk County

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Mark Raum VP Commercial Lending, Umpqua Bank

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Google exec to keynote SEDCOR Envision 2016 More than 500 expected at the region’s top corporate dinner event Darren Pleasance, Global Customer Acquisitions Director for Google, will speak at the SEDCOR Envision 2016 corporate dinner in Salem, Ore. on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. During the event, Pleasance will explore how companies must radically adapt to meet the future needs of stakeholders. His message will challenge leaders’ perspective of technology’s impact on business. “Companies today face the most rapid pace of change in history,” said Chad Freeman, SEDCOR President. “We’re delighted to host one of our nation’s top global business leaders to address this opportunity. His message will spur new perspectives and insights for Mid-Willamette Valley companies.” Pleasance leads Google’s Global Customer Acquisitions team. In his role, Pleasance oversees sales, marketing, market intelligence and support teams. Previously, he was a Partner in McKinsey’s High Tech Sector and Marketing & Sales Practice, and the founder of McKinsey’s global Small- and Medium-sized Business (SMB) practice. He is a frequent speaker at marketing, sales, and conferences including the National Governor’s Association, focused on the role that small, high-growth businesses play in job growth and economic impact. He serves on the boards of the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, CA and the Experimental Aircraft Association in Oshkosh, WI. The event is hosted by Strategic Economic Development Corporation, the Mid-Willamette Valley’s lead economic development organization. Organizers anticipate more than 500 people will attend the region’s top dinner event for business leaders. Presenting Sponsor is Mountain West Investment Corporation. To register, visit sedcor.com or contact Tami Lundy, 503-588-6225 or tlundy@sedcor.com. The Mid-Willamette Valley Beverage Industry

Tasting great innovations

Chad Freeman SEDCOR President

We are blessed in our valley with rain, open space, a great place to live and great people to share this with. The logical next step is to add great food and drink. In Oregon and in the Mid-Willamette Valley the beverage industry is a vital part of our life and economy. We have witnessed the beer and wine industries find their footing, enjoyed the rediscovery of cider, and watched as the next generations of juices, health drinks, and water move to the forefront. One of the fascinating things about economic development is being able to analyze where and how industries develop. Generations ago, this region was known primarily for our timber and farm lands. From these skills grew forestry and agriculture industries, followed by a plethora of new technologies, innovations, methodologies, and businesses to support them. From timber came the building and value-added wood products sectors. There, we learned how saws transform wood products, which led to

innovations and skills in metals and the creation of knife companies. The transformation goes on. From agriculture we learned the value of our soil and how to grow food for production. We developed technology and machines to maximize productivity for agriculture. Companies such as GK Machine, Gem Equipment and Layton Systems developed to help us grow and process these foods quickly. All of these technologies are evident in the expanding beverage industry. Whether incorporated in the knowledge of growing grapes, hops and other crops, understanding the machines we use to harvest and process, or how to create the perfect mix for delicious wine and cider, generations of learning come into play. We are excited to see where the beverage industry goes and what we can learn from the industry. More important, we’re looking forward to tasting these great innovations. Cheers!

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Mid-Willamette Valley stands tall in beverage sector Sometimes in business, you just let the numbers tell the story. And in Oregon and the Mid-Willamette Valley, beer and wine are doing very well, thank you. Oregon’s alcohol exports reached an all-time high in 2015. Brewers in the three-county area of Marion, Polk and Yamhill directly employ 362 people, with indirect employment that totals 4,585 jobs, $186 million in payroll, and $600 million in overall economic impact. From small towns to big towns, everybody seems to have a brewery, but Brian Butenschoen, executive director of the Oregon Brewers Guild, says “there is still room for growth.” Guild figures show 72 cities have breweries, yet Butenschoen notes that “we have nearly 20 cities with a population of over 10,000 people that don’t have a brewery.” It’s more of the same out in the vineyards. Michelle Kaufmann, communications manager with the Oregon Wine Board, citing 2013 data, said that 5,744 people are employed in the region’s wine industry. “We conduct these studies roughly every three to five years,” Kaufmann says. “I suspect the total is much higher now.” Oregon wines are consistent award-winners, with the quality so good, Kaufmann said, that consumer access poses a challenge to area vintners. “Roughly 70 percent of Oregon wineries produce 5,000 cases or less of wine annually. Because of that, while critics rave about the quality of our product, it can be hard for consumers across the nation (and the world) to find and experience our product.” Beer and wine also offer a multiplier effect for the region because of both industries’ close ties with the tourism and culinary sectors. Kaufmann said the annual tourism impact of the wine industry statewide adds up to $207 million and is a particular boon to rural regions. Erick Garman, a trade development manager with the Oregon Department of Agriculture, noted four economic sectors that benefit from the beer and wine industry: growers of hops, apples and wine grapes; brewers, distillers and vintners; transportation and distribution networks; and retail outlets, restaurants and hotels. Here is a look at two Mid-Valley stalwarts.

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Hops harvesting at Rogue Farms in Independence. Diane Stevenson The Mid-Willamette Valley Beverage Industry

Brett Joyce, president of Rogue Ales. Courtesy Rogue Ales

Rogue Ales, Oregon Brewing Co. “Consumers are just starting to understand that beer is an agricultural product,” said Brett Joyce, president of Rogue Ales. “They’re going to farmers markets and seeing the connection between the land and their food. Now they’re looking for it in their beer. We began growing our own ingredients at Rogue Farms (in Independence) for that very reason in 2008.

“We can show them the entire story of how a Rogue beer is crafted, from the day it goes into the ground at our farm, to the day it’s poured into a glass at one of our pubs.” Competing and innovating are keys to continued success, according to Joyce. “The craft beer market continues to grow and become more competitive. When Rogue started (in 1988) there were less than 50 craft breweries and now there are over 4,000. You can really see the expansion of craft beer into new frontiers. So many bars, restaurants and retail stores that never previously carried craft beer, now are — along with a variety of other craft beverages.” Joyce’s company keeps forging ahead, planning a new Cold Brew IPA this spring that includes Oregonbrewed coffee, as well as 6-packs of a Pendleton Pale Ale that honors the historic Pendleton Woolen Mills. In addition, Rogue recently finished charring its 100th barrel at its works in Newport.

Willamette Valley Vineyards

Native Oregonian Jim Bernau helped build Willamette Valley Vineyards with contributions from 5,000 shareholders. Carolyn Wells Kramer www.sedcor.com

From its dramatic location on a ridge above Interstate 5 to socially responsible agricultural practices and “crowd-funded” genesis, Willamette Valley Vineyards remains a leader in the field. Founded in 1983 by Jim Bernau, Willamette Valley’s payroll ranges between 120 and 150 employees, depending on the season. Bernau tore out an overgrown plum orchard in the Salem hills, planted pinot noir vines, and, as the story goes, watered them with 17 sections of 75-foot garden hose. “Jim believes pinot noir made with consideration for the environment, employees and community simply tastes better,” said Brooke Gries, Willamette Valley Vineyard’s communications coordinator. Continued on next page

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Willamette Valley Vineyards’ setting in the hills of Turner makes it a popular tourist attraction. Andrea Johnson

BEVERAGE SECTOR continued from page 5 Willamette Valley has been honored for its environmental stewardship and all of its vineyard sites have been certified by Low Impact Viticulture and Enology (LIVE) and are salmon safe. In addition, Bernau has been honored for his efforts to provide healthcare for vineyard workers. Willamette Valley officials note that in addition to the climate, soil and topography advantages of the region, highquality educational facilities such as the wine studies program at Chemeketa Community College’s Eola campus in Polk County and the viticulture and enology program at Oregon State University help by providing the employees that Willamette Valley and other regional wineries need. Willamette Valley officials say “hospitality training” still is a need … but that also means that tourists want to drive the steep road up to the winery and add to the economic impact of the wine industry.

Beyond wine and beer And it’s not just the beer and wine industries that are making hay in the valley, which has a long history of agricultural uses that have led to other drinkable commodities — such as milk from Spring Valley Dairy in Salem, the vegetable and fruit juice concentrates of Salem-based Kerr Concentrates and the bottled water and beverage mixes of Bell International Foods in Gervais.

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The Bell family started planting cherries, pears and hazelnuts in the 1950s. “Wapato Indians used to use this area for trails to and from the river and were attracted to the natural springs located on the property,” said Tim Reddington, Bell’s CEO. “It is said to have healing and regenerative powers.” One of the natural springs’ water is used in the Oregon Springs water Bell distributes. The Bell plant, which employs 30, also produces bottled water under the Oregon Rain label. Bell also markets other products such as bloody mary and margarita mixes, nectar and pickled beans and asparagus. Looking ahead, Reddington sees a bright future in “specialty drink products, particularly those products that are more ‘healthy,’ ‘all natural’ or ‘organic.” Reddington said that this trend is of great interest to nextgeneration younger customers. Like others in the beverage field, Bell finds a way to have economic impact beyond its own niche by processing for other companies. “When our bottling line is not in use for our own products we do contract packaging for other companies,” Reddington said. “Co-packing, as it is referred to in the industry, is a process where we package other companies’ products on our line for a fee. We provide a range of services from contract packing for others to being a full-service vendor.”

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BELL FOODS INTERNATIONAL, INC. GERVAIS, OREGON

History The Bell family settled in the region and started planting cherry, pear and hazelnut orchards in the 1950’s. Bell Farms has about 600 acres total. The orchards cover sections of the lower Willamette river valley as well as highlands overlooking the river from a bluff. Wapato Indians were attracted to the natural springs located on the property. One of the natural springs is used in our Oregon Springs water product.

Describe what your company does: We primarily process and bottle maraschino cherries, but we have also processed other specialty food and drink items. We also produce and pack our own line of drink mixes and house the Oregon Rain company within our plant, which bottles and produces high-end premium water under the Oregon Rain and Oregon Springs labels.

Describe your product or service lines: When our bottling line is not in use for our products, we do contract packaging for other companies. Co-packing, as it is referred to in the industry, is a process where we package other companies’ products on our line for a fee. We provide a range of services, from contract packing to being a full-service vendor.

Who are your customers, and where are they located geographically? Oregon Rain and Oregon Springs products are sold to local hotels, restaurants, and retailers, Oregon State University, and University of Oregon. We sell our vinegar

water and our energy drinks to customers in Portland. We have packed for Tres Agaves, Lefty O’Douls, and in A.C. Calderoni in California and have the national program for Williams Sonoma margarita mixes and cocktail mixes (San Francisco, Singapore, Kuwait).

If your market has changed in the last five years, how has it impacted you? We have seen a greater need and market share for new specialty drink products, particularly those perceived as “healthy,” “all-natural” and “organic” or of interest to younger customers. It seems as though the crazier the name and label, the better. Our small size and versatility are key to partnering with young, growing companies.

How many people do you employ regionally? We employ approximately 30 people in our Marion County plant.

What differentiates the Mid-Willamette Valley as a profitable place to do business? Our plant is located at the farms/orchards of the Bell family. Easy truck access to the Interstate and freeways and close access to rail make the region especially attractive to us. Bell Foods International is also known as Bell Farms, Inc. and formerly known as Eola Cherry Co. and Eola Specialty Foods, Inc.

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SPRING VALLEY DAIRY, INC. SALEM, OREGON

How many people do you employ within Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties?

History Spring Valley Dairy, Inc. was founded in 1981. The current owners, the Hoy family, have owned the business since 1986.

Describe what your company does: We distribute locally-produced, quality dairy and other food service products to customers in Oregon and Washington.

Who are your customers, and where are they located geographically? Our customer base includes assisted living facilities, convenience stores, corporate groups, grocery stores, hospitals, jails, restaurants, and schools. These customers are located as far north as Kelso, Washington; south to Medford; east to John Day; and west to the length of the Oregon coast.

If your market has changed in the last five years, how has it impacted you? We have witnessed small dairies going out of business, and noticed a trend toward national as opposed to local distributing. We’ve set ourselves apart from our national competitors by working harder to provide quality items and a high level of customer service. We have also expanded our product line to include a bigger variety of local products and local suppliers.

Out of our 95 total employees, more than 50 live in either Marion, Polk, or Yamhill County.

What is the type of training your workers need, and where do you go for that training? The majority of our employees are Commercial Drivers License (CDL) drivers, and most already have their CDLs when they start working with us. We offer an in-house training program to current employees who wish to obtain their CDL. The training for the rest of our positions (mainly warehouse and clerical) also happens in-house.

Which companies in the region are in your supply chain? Spring Valley Dairy receives its products from many different sources. Betty Lou’s Inc., Flying Cow Dairy, Lady-Lane Farm, Larsen’s Creamery, Willamette Egg, and Willamette Valley Cheese, to name a few. Our fluid milk suppliers — Darigold, Alpenrose, Lucerne, and Lochmead — have been in the dairy production business for decades. We have great relationships with them, which allows us to deliver the highest quality products at the best value.

What differentiates the Mid-Willamette Valley as a profitable place to do business? As a distributor, the valley is a perfect central location with access to major thoroughfares.

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PROFILE

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WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS TURNER, OREGON

History Willamette Valley Vineyards was established in 1983, when founder Jim Bernau planted an overgrown pioneer plum orchard in the Salem Hills with Pinot Noir. Since that time, Willamette Valley Vineyards and Bernau have been recognized for excellence and socially responsible winegrowing by numerous organizations. In 2014, Jim was honored with the Los Heroes de Salud! award for his contributions in providing healthcare to Oregon’s vineyard workers. The company has been listed among the top 100 Wines in the World by Wine Spectator, named one of the “Greatest Pinot Noir Producers in the World” by Wine Enthusiast and “2011 Winery of the Year” by Wine and Spirits.

Describe what your company does: We produce cool climate varietal wines, focused on Pinot Noir, from three estate-owned vineyard sites in the Willamette Valley AVA. These are farmed using socially responsible practices, and are LIVE and Salmon Safe certified.

Describe your product lines: Our core line of products include Whole Cluster Pinot Noir, Bernau Block Pinot Noir, Estate Pinot Noir, Riesling, Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. We produce Dijon Clone Chardonnay, Tualatin Estate Pinot Noir, Tualatin Estate Semi-Sparkling Muscat, Elton Pinot Noir, 2012 Quinta Reserva Port Style, Rose of Pinot Noir, Fuller Pinot Noir, O’Brien Pinot Noir, Signature Cuvee, and our AVA Series Pinot Noirs. We also produce the Griffin Creek line of wines made from grapes grown in the Rogue Valley.

How many people do you employ within Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties?

Who are your customers, and where are they located geographically? Our customers are located across the United States and internationally.

If your market has changed in the last five years, how has it impacted you? The Oregon wine industry has experienced rapid growth in the last five years as our region gains national and international praise for the wines that are produced. This recognition spurs wine sales and tourism.

What is the type of training your workers need, and where do you go for that training? Chemeketa’s Northwest Wine Center and Oregon State University’s Viticulture & Enology programs are educating the production employees necessary for our growing region. We have in-house training for direct sales staff where they learn about our products and how to serve/present them.

Which companies in the region are in your supply chain? Companies in our supply chain include, but are not limited to, TAPP Labels, Ticor Braun, West Coast Paper, Young’s Market Company, Costco, Safeway, Fred Meyer, and Roth’s Fresh Markets.

What differentiates the Mid-Willamette Valley as a profitable place to do business? The Mid-Willamette Valley has unique climate, soil and topography that is integral to winegrowing and produces some of the highest quality wines in the world.

We employ 120–150 people in the region.

Willamette Valley Vineyards’ setting in the Turner hills near Salem makes it a popular tourist attraction.

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PROFILE

WANDERING AENGUS CIDERWORKS SALEM, OREGON

History Nick Gunn and James Kohn, co-owners of Wandering Aengus and Anthem Ciders, have been producing cider for 11 years in the Willamette Valley. A leader in the cider industry, the company is making nationally‑recognized and award winning Ciders.

Describe what your company does: At Wandering Aengus Ciderworks and Anthem Cider, we press and blend over 20 apple varietals to craft our ciders.

Describe your product lines: Our cider-specific apples originate from France, England and pre-prohibition America, but now are grown mostly in the Northwest. These heirloom varieties are essential for the depth of flavor, excellent body and delightful aromatics of our distractive ciders.

Who are your customers, and where are they located geographically?

Wandering Aengus Ciderworks’ distinctive ciders are created from heirloom varieties. Photo by William Bragg

How many people do you employ within Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties? We have eight employees.

What type of training do your workers need, and where do you go for that training? Depending on whether you are involved in sales and marketing or production would define the needed skill set. Work experience in retail, the beverage industry, working at other like industry environments. Training in fermentation is an option. We will train the right potential employee.

Which companies in the region are in your supply chain?

Our customers are people over the age of 21, obviously. Cider consumers enjoy our beverage. Depending on the palate, some care for Anthem, and some choose Wandering Aengus. Mainly our customers are people seeking craft beer and spirits, and wine consumers looking for new beverages.

The majority of our supply is local. Ryan’s Juice in Hood River is a major supplier. We grow some apples in Salem and around the state. The rest of our apples primarily come from other Oregon and Washington orchards. Glass and kegs come from Portland, and our shipping is in Wilsonville. Westmark in Lake Oswego is our label source.

If your market has changed in the last five years, how has it impacted you?

What differentiates the Mid-Willamette Valley as a profitable place to do business?

Cider is the largest-growing market in the alcohol industry in the past five years. We have seen growth in the industry, from producers to new orchardists. There has been lots of growth in the Northwest, which is currently known as the premier location for cider diversity and opportunity.

Accessibility to product and the ability to grow product (apples). There is a 5-7 year lead time for starting an orchard, but small scale cider companies can start up and sustain in this region. Good access to Portland, Bend, and Eugene. Lots of opportunities for really solid distribution in the area.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWS

SEDCOR Annual Report reveals $42 million new investment in the Mid-Willamette Valley Strategic Economic Development Corporation (SEDCOR), the lead economic development organization for Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties, has released its annual report for FY 2015. The report is a summary of the activities and achievements of the organization’s fiscal year. The report shows a successful year, with more than $42 million in new investment and 732 new and retained jobs. It also highlights companies that made a renewed commitment to the region in 2015. These include those new to the region, such as FCR’s new call center in Independence that brought 100 new jobs, and significant expansions from existing companies like Power Equipment Systems, Willamette Valley Pie, Forest River Inc., and Universal Forest Products. SEDCOR is a private, nonprofit association of 400 business and community leaders whose primary goal is to diversify the local economy by building up the traded sector. SEDCOR does this through business assistance — meeting directly with companies every day to help them stay in the region and expand. “We work aggressively to grow business in the Mid-Willamette Valley,” said Chad Freeman, SEDCOR President. “We do this by working one-on-one with individual companies here, and efforts to recruit companies outside the region. It is a privilege to report such positive results in both of these areas.” Highlights of achievements in 2015 include:

•• $40 million of new investment in the region by existing companies, adding or retaining 628 jobs.

•• Two new traded sector employers were welcomed to the region, totaling $2.2 million investment and 104 new jobs.

•• Supply chain needs for 50 manufacturers were identified through the Make It In The Willamette Valley initiative, a program supported by Federal grants, all three counties, PGE, and Pacific Power.

•• A new region-focused website was launched. •• Two international trade events were held to connect local exports with buyers in Korea, Saudi Arabia and Canada.

•• Eighteen site selector visits were hosted and 25 site selector visits were made across the U.S.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWS

Business, community leaders pack convention center to prepare for ‘The Big One’ More than 200 of the region’s leaders in business and the public sector filled the Salem Convention Center Dec. 9 to get an idea of what would happen in the first two weeks following a major disaster. When the Shaking Stops: The 336-Hour Challenge was a first-of-its-kind event to prepare employers in the region for what many are calling Oregon’s greatest natural threat — a massive quake that experts say is long overdue for the Pacific Northwest coastline. Experts agree that a major quake could keep 25,000 commuters in this region from getting home for two weeks, due to road and bridge damage. “Timeframe for recovery on some critical services, such as drinking water, highways, and healthcare facilities is up to 18 months,” said Ed Flick, Marion County Emergency Manager. “With that combined drain on services, businesses and individuals cannot rely solely on the government to provide aid immediately. We all must be prepared for self-reliance initially.”

Amid hands-on exhibits and displays of readiness equipment and supplies, the session was part a series designed to bring the region’s businesses together on a plan to prepare—individually and collectively. The series is produced by SEDCOR. Its purpose is to give businesses in the region the ability to recover quickly after a disaster. “If the ‘big one’ brings the devastation the experts are talking about, businesses will not only need to have a plan for their own recovery, but will also play a critical role in helping the community recover,” said Chad Freeman, SEDCOR President. The series, titled “Cascadia: Oregon’s Greatest Natural Threat” began Sept. 9 and will conclude in April with an in-depth look at the risks and safeguards across our critical lifelines—energy, transportation, communications and water. Freeman praised SEDCOR’s partners, who have played a critical role in bringing resources together for the series.

“Secure Our Lifelines” lunch and presentation April 13, Noon — 1:30 p.m. Broadway Commons 1300 Broadway St. NE, Salem Cost: $20 “No other group is pulling Mid-Willamette Valley businesses together for this level of preparedness,” said Freeman. “We could not possibly do something like this without our valued partners, Marion County, the City of Salem, American Red Cross and the Oregon Office of Emergency Management.” For information and downloads from the series, visit the “Cascadia Threat” section of SEDCOR’s web site, sedcor.com, under “Events and Programs.”

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The Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments presented SEDCOR President Chad Freeman with their “Special Regional Partner Award” at its annual meeting in January at the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville. “I consider Chad to be an important asset for the mid-valley and I am aware that other mayors in the region hold him in similar high esteem,” said Salem Mayor Anna Peterson as she presented the award. “This award highlights the collaboration of this region— it’s one of our greatest assets,” said Freeman. “We really do work together to help grow the jobs and the economy of the Mid-Willamette Valley. Freeman has been the President of SEDCOR since 2012. Since that time, he and his staff have been at the forefront of organizing business recruitment, retention and expansion efforts throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley. “The award really belongs to our team at SEDCOR. We have a terrific group of people working to help grow jobs here—the volunteer board and the staff. We see our role in economic development as to be part of a broader team of partners, and this award indicates that we are doing a small part of this. “It’s a great honor to be recognized by the COG, who have been fantastic partners,” said Freeman.

Governor Kate Brown has named Chris Harder as Business Oregon’s next director. Harder is the former Portland Development Commission Economic Development Director and business expansion point person. Gov. Brown commended Harder for his leadership experience and commitment to both urban and rural business interests. His familiar presence at Portland tech events reflects the PDC’s goal to enhance the city’s entrepreneurial image. As a former manager of the PDC’s Business & Industry division, Harder spearheaded Portland’s innovation and trade efforts. A native Oregonian, Harder served as North Carolina’s Department of Commerce’s Director of Economic Analysis and the North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management’s Senior Budget Analyst before relocating back in the Pacific Northwest. He was named one of the Portland Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” last year for his professional and community achievements. Harder holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Puget Sound as well as two master’s degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one in Regional Planning and another in Public Administration. He currently sits on the board of Mainspring Portland, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the economic hardships of local families and seniors.

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Top News in Brief City of Salem offers new same-day permitting service Salem’s brand new “same day plan review” permitting service is now available. This service provides a fast track option for customers looking to pursue minor interior alterations with or without a change of use. Prior to the release of this service, it could take up to 20 working days in order to wait for plan reviews. The service is available on Tuesdays between 1 and 4 p.m. at the Permit Application Center at Salem City Hall, 555 Liberty St. SE, Room 320. Customers may either be served on a first-come, first-served basis or reserve an appointment through Dee Dee Wade at 503-540-2441. Visit cityofsalem.net for more information.

Independence seeks tech hub status Independence, Ore has been marketing itself as a technological hub with the help of Monmouth Independence Networks’ high-speed fiber, reported Shawn Irvine, economic development director at a recent council work session. The latest concept is a tech incubator where several companies can collaborate in a shared office space.

The old city hall building was suggested as a site. Last year the Technology Association of Oregon Foundation designated Independence as an “Innovate Oregon City,” which helps bring resources to develop the city’s future workforce with curriculum geared toward team research, problem solving, and prototype creation in order to help students hone their critical thinking skills and adaptability.

Region hosts two job fairs Employers and job-seekers packed the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg for a job fair in December. A variety of industries were represented and more than 200 people attended within the first two hours. Opening an hour early for laid-off workers from the WestRock paper mill exclusively, the event had been moved up from January in response to WestRock’s November closure of its Newberg operation. SEDCOR helped organize the event, along with the Chehalem Valley and McMinnville Chambers of Commerce, WorkSource Oregon, Incite, Rotary International and the McMinnville Economic Development Partnership.

On March 23, WorkSource Oregon, SEDCOR, the City of Independence, the Monmouth/ Independence Chamber of Commerce, the Dallas Chamber of Commerce, Incite and local staffing agencies hosted the second Polk County Job Fair at Central High School in Independence, Oregon. The event featured some of the largest manufacturers in the region, along with other local companies and organizations. The attending businesses collectively represented more than 50 positions available for hire within Polk County. For more information, contact AJ Foscoli at 503-931-2429 or afoscoli@sedcor.com.

Union drops ballot proposal following legislative action on minimum wage In a short session, the Oregon Legislature approved a bill to gradually increase the minimum wage, hoping to avoid a ballot fight with groups gathering signatures for a November proposal to raise the wage to $13.50 an hour. Senate Bill 1532 raises the minimum wage across Oregon over the course of six years. The increase will be implemented in waves and divides the

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Top News in Brief Continued state into three tiers based on population: nonurban counties, urban counties, and the Portland area. The first wave, starting July 1 will increase the minimum wage to $9.50 in nonurban counties, and to $9.75 in urban counties and the Portland area. By 2022, the rate will be $12.50 in nonurban counties, $13.50 in urban counties, and $14.75 in the Portland area. One union group publicly stated they have stopped gathering signatures for a $13.50 ballot proposal.

Boise Cascade signs 12-Year lease at Port of Vancouver The Portland Business Journal reported in December that, after unanimous approval from the Port of Vancouver’s Board of Commissioners, Boise Cascade Building Materials Distribution LLC signed a 12-year lease with the port with three additional five-year options. The company’s branch manager, Jerry Gaukroger, said in a release that he is continuously pleased by the port’s ability to adapt to the company’s growth as well as to fluctuations in the economy.

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BOSSCO Trading, LLC Vice President appointed to U.S. Forage Export Council The Albany Democrat-Herald reported in December that Shelly Boshart-Davis of BOSSCO Trading, LLC, a straw baling and exporting business in Tangent, Ore., has been appointed president of the U.S. Forage Export Council. The businesses of Council members “account for more than $1.3 billion in U.S. exports annually and represent more cargo containers shipped per year than any other agricultural product.” Boshart-Davis is Vice President of International Sales for BOSSCO Trading, LLC. Boshart-Davis serves on the United Way of Linn County board as well as the Albany Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee. She is also noted as the 2015 Monsanto/American Agri-Women Farm Mom of the Year.

Oregon’s Second Largest City Hires New City Manager After less than a year of searching, the City of Salem welcomed Steve Powers as its new City Manager at a council meeting in early December, 2015. Powers’ background includes more than fifteen years as a County Administrator for Marquette County, Michigan and over four years as City Administrator for the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mayor Anna Peterson and the Council praised his past performance in economic development, community development, fiscal management, and intergovernmental relations. Powers obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Political Science from Augustana College and a Master of in Public Administration from the University of Kansas. As city manager of Salem, he will serve as a member-at-large on the SEDCOR Executive Council.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWS Willamette MBA Candidate Joins the SEDCOR Team Anna King, a first-year MBA candidate at Willamette University focusing on data analytics and communications, is SEDCOR’s new Marketing and Communications Intern. Anna joined the SEDCOR team in February. Prior to her internship, Anna served in an association management and legislative assistant position with Public Affairs Counsel, a government affairs institution based in Salem, Oregon. She brings her passion for local business policy and growth to the SEDCOR office three days a week. In June 2015, Anna graduated magna cum laude from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. After graduating from the Atkinson Graduate School of Management in May 2017, Anna plans to pursue a career in economic development and government relations.

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Woodburn Brings Economic Development Director to Lead New Department The City of Woodburn has hired Jamie Johnk to head up its new Economic Development Department. Johnk comes to Woodburn from Clackamas County, where for the past nine years she served as the County’s Economic Development Coordinator. This new department was a top goal for the Woodburn City Council. “There are a number of great economic development opportunities in Woodburn, including the Urban Growth Boundary expansion, Woodburn Premium Outlets and other retail aspects as well as a tremendous downtown revitalization potential,” Johnk told the Woodburn Independent newspaper. Johnk previously worked in Canby, Molalla and Silverton on downtown revitalization, business retention, expansion and recruitment and other key community projects. “I am looking forward to bringing that experience to Woodburn and building on what is already a great city,” she said.

Salem Hires New Urban Development Director Kristin Retherford has been hired as Salem’s new Urban Development Director. Retherford will work alongside the Salem Council and the Salem community to prioritize investment opportunities in the Riverfront Downtown, North Gateway and West Salem urban renewal areas. Retherford will also lead business retention and expansion efforts for the Mill Creek development site and the Salem Renewable Energy Technology Center. Retherford previously served as a Right of Way Project Manager for ODOT, the City of Wilsonville’s Urban Renewal Manager, and the City of Wilsonville’s Economic Development Manager. She is the President of Association of Oregon Redevelopment Agencies as well as President of Oregon Economic Development Association. She achieved her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the University of New Mexico and her Master of Business Administration in Sustainable Development and Real Estate Finance from Marylhurst University.

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New Members Continued stocking distributor for components we trust to use in assemblies that bear our name and reputation. Whether you have a schematic drawn on a napkin or a multivolume spec sheet, we can turn that idea into reality. Our designers, programmers and builders have the experience and expertise to leverage technology and integrate the best components to make existing machines run better than imagined. We can create a machine tailored to your needs, often for less than expected. Let us help with your custom machine or factory automation requirements. Visit automationsolutions.cc and contact Steve Thompson, 503-372-9615 x121 or stevet@automationsolutions.cc.

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Salem Business Computers provides cloud services that save their customers’ time and money by serving as an IT department. They will safeguard data, keep computers running at the speed of business, and help communicate to get the job done while offering 24/7 IT support. With 15 years of industry expertise, Salem Business Computers will customize solutions to fit any business and budget, while providing certified know-how. Partnerships with Microsoft and Cisco mean clients can rest assured knowing they’re getting cutting edge technological support to keep business moving forward. Ideal for networks with 10 to 24 computers, they offer managed services, networking gear, and services tailored to customers’ needs. Visit salemit.com and contact Kevin Tobey, 503-371-7737 or kevin@salemit.com.

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Capitol Auto Group of Salem took two of the top Automotive News’ 100 Best Dealerships To Work For in 2015 in the large dealership category, joining a list of employers with 98 percent employee engagement. CAG as a whole was also in the top 10 for 2014, 2013 and 2012. For 2015, Capitol Toyota as one of the top 20 and Capitol Chevrolet/Cadillac as one of the top 50 in the nation. Each year, Automotive News joins with Best Companies Group, a research group based in Pennsylvania, to analyze data for these awards. Employees received a confidential questionnaire designed to evaluate how they felt about their workplace and if they experienced enjoyment and saw an opportunity for growth. This year over 62,000 employees were surveyed.

ASA/USA Softball also presented Salem with the James Farrell Award of Excellence for hosting two of the highest ranked softball tournaments in 2015. To earn the award the host city must receive an overall rating of 95 percent from the ASA/USA representative, the umpire-in-chief and the national office. This is the ninth time that Salem has been honored. Salem is often referred to as the “Softball Capital of the Northwest.” Wallace Marine Park is home to the first star softball complex in the nation, featuring five playing fields and stateof-the-art amenities. It sits at the edge of the Willamette River just across the pedestrian bridge to Salem’s Riverfront Park and downtown. In 2016, Salem will host the ASA/USA Men’s C West Fast Pitch Tournament on July 15-17 and the ASA Men’s E Slow Pitch National Tournament on Aug. 26-28.

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Creative Company was recognized by the Service Industry Advertising Awards for work with Salem Convention Center, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Professionals, Church Extension Plan, and McMinnville Downtown Association. Out of more than 1,700 entries from more than 500 agencies, the firm earned two gold awards in the newspaper ad series and publication categories, and silver awards in the integrated campaign, magazine ad, and website categories. The newspaper ad series Creative Company developed for the launch of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Professionals brand earned a gold award. Partners, a magazine created for Church Extension Plan, a financial ministry, also took a gold. Two silvers were awarded for the work done with Salem Convention Center — one for a bridal magazine ad and another for the new website. Yet another silver was awarded for work done for TasteMac, the wine and culinary tourism campaign for downtown McMinnville funded by a grant to the McMinnville Downtown Association. “The collaboration we have with our clients gives us the chance to develop and implement outstanding concepts. We’re thrilled with this recognition!” said Jennifer Larsen Morrow, Creative Company president.

SEDCOR members make “100 Best Companies to Work For In Oregon” ranking Strategic Economic Development Corporation was proud to learn that five of its members were listed on Oregon Business magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For In Oregon” this month. Congratulations to Capitol Auto, T-Mobile, AKT CPAs | Advisors | Consultants, and Ticor Title for making the Large Companies list, and Rich Duncan Construction for making the Small Companies list. More than 230 companies participated in this 100-best survey, which “spotlights best workplace practices that help companies stay competitive in the marketplace and recruit and retain quality workers,” according to the publication. Companies are judged based on employee comments and a questionnaire about employer benefits. “The companies that are most successful at recruiting and retaining high-quality employees are those that attend to the whole worker — the personal and the professional,” writes Oregon Business Editor Linda Baker. “In 2016 the world continues to flatten, and smart employers are likewise eliminating barriers in and outside the office.”

The Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce has named The Oregon Garden as its Business of the Year for 2015. “We are so honored to receive this recognition,” Brittney Hatteberg, marketing director for The Oregon Garden said. “Bringing visitors to our wonderful city and sharing the Silverton community spirit is an important part of our mission.” Chamber Executive Director Stacy Palmer noted that the Garden’s dedication to bringing visitors to Silverton played a large role in its selection. The Garden had 153,672 visitors in 2015, up from 125,500 in 2014. Its recent Christmas in the Garden event brought nearly 36,000 people to Silverton during a five-week period. The Oregon Garden offers more than 80 acres showcasing natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest with more than 20 themed gardens and related attractions.

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Kayla Van Lydegraf, vice president of Dale’s Remodeling of Salem, was recently confirmed as the Salem Director position on the board of directors of the Oregon Remodeler’s Association, a chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Dale Van Lydegraf, founder of Dale’s Remodeling and Kayla’s father, has also been actively involved with ORA, serving as president of the state association, as well as president of the greater Salem area chapter. “Our company is now in its second generation of providing expert remodeling services in the Salem area,” said Dale Van Lydegraf. “And now I’m proud to say we’re also in our second generation of support and active involvement in Oregon’s professional remodeling industry.” Established in 1952, the ORA/NARI is the only trade association in Oregon dedicated exclusively to the residential remodeling industry. ORA/NARI is made up of members and local chapters throughout the state of Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Marquis® has announced it is now 100 percent employee-owned. In December Marquis®, a subsidiary of Wexco Inc., purchased the remaining shares from the previous shareholders. “This is an exciting time to be working at Marquis®, says John Schrenk, President & CEO of Marquis®. Our company is performing well and as a result we were able to achieve this major milestone.” An Employee Stock Ownership Program or ESOP Company had previously owned 70 percent of the company’s shares. “Our most valuable asset is our people. Now that we are 100 percent employee-owned all of the benefits from our growth will directly impact our employee owners,” Schrenk said. Marquis® headquartered in Independence, Ore., and has been in business for more than 35 years, manufacturing premium portable hot tubs. It recently launched a line of swim spas. Marquis® distributes products in the U.S., Canada and Europe.

Amanda Brenneman-Brown, named the 2013 Next Top Credit Union Executive, has been named Oregon State Credit Union Director of Community Education, Chief Operating Officer Rhonda Heile-Brown announced. She comes to the credit union from the Northwest Credit Union Association where she has served as program manager since May 2014. She earned the international title of Next Top Credit Union Executive during her years with MaPS Credit Union in Salem as a Business Development Officer. She is a graduate of Corban University and is working toward a MBA from Corban in Non-Profit Management. She is also adding credit union industry education from the Credit Union Executive Society’s CEO Institute at The Wharton School and Cornell University.

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and the call center, which takes calls for the RED Line, CherryLift and non-emergency medical transportation. Salem Contractors Exchange welcomes Scott Zollinger of K&E Excavating as president of the board. Other changes on the board include: appointment of Peter Shanks, White Oak Construction, to Vice President; appointment of Ryan Walsh, United Rentals, to Secretary; and three new board members including: Tracy Blankenship from Star Builders, Marty Kuenzi from Reliant Communications, and Dan Wellert from White Oak Construction.

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SCE offered thanks to past president Rick Day, Advantage Precast for his service and to Secretary Susan Wood, Salem Heating and Sheet Metal, for her four years of service.

David Trimble has joined Salem-Keizer Transit as chief operating officer. He will oversee Maintenance, Operations and Specialized Transportation Services. He comes to SKT from TriMet, where he served as director of transportation programs, bringing 20 years of experience in the transit industry, and 25 years in management. As COO, Trimble will direct the activities of staff and contractors involved in the District’s on-street services which include: Fixed-route service, paratransit, dial-a-ride rural transit, special services and medical transportation. His responsibilities also include maintenance operations, security

Trimble said he’s looking forward to moving to Salem. “I think it’s important to live in the community we serve,” said Trimble. “I will work toward continuous improvement, to attract more riders and expand service. Salem needs transit service that meets the needs of all, whether student, worker or retiree.”

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Oregon-based Children’s Miracle Network hospitals Doernbecher and Sacred Heart will benefit from $34,000 generated through an internal campaign at Oregon State Credit Union. For the fourth consecutive year the credit union has sent these matched funds to the Children’s Miracle Network and the total now stands at $105,000. The credit union staff dedicated $24,000 out of their own pockets to show their support. Oregon State Credit Union sent the match to benefit the Credit Unions for Kids/Children’s Miracle Network programs at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland and Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene. “The Credit Unions for Kids effort actually started in Oregon and spread nationwide. Our team has found a way to invest in the credit union’s future and at the same time contribute to the future of kids. I couldn’t be more proud of their generosity,” Oregon State Credit Union CEO Richard Hein said.

The Salem Art Association has received funding from three individual foundations totaling $158,300. SAA was the only nonprofit in Salem to receive an Operating Support Initiative grant from the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation. The Operating Support Initiative cohort was selected based on leadership, business model and the alignment of near-term planning objectives. The $140,000 will be distributed over the next four years. The funding will expand access to the arts, increase artist services, expand youth educational programming, and develop and expand community collaborations. The SAA also received a Reser Family Foundation award for $8,300 for its Arts and History Immersion Project to offer education to underserved elementary school students through field trips and hands-on art activities. The funding will provide bus scholarships so

students may participate in field trips to the Bush House Museum and the Bush Barn Art Center. An award for $10,000 from the Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall Charitable Trust will support SAA’s Access Art Project capital campaign. The funds will help to ensure that individuals who struggle with ambulatory difficulties will have elevator access to the second-floor gallery at the Bush Barn Art Center. That will increase programming capacity for workshops, Kid’s Camp, lectures, artist-in-residence, and contemporary art installations.

Eight organizations share Salem Health’s 2016 Community Partnership Grants. The grants, totaling $286,500, were awarded to four new recipients in addition to four previous grant recipients. New recipients were Northwest Human Services Inc. of Salem—$50,000 for purchasing a bus to provide healthcare for the homeless. Polk County Family & Community Outreach of Dallas—$50,000 for developing a suicide prevention project. Mano a Mano Family Center of Salem—$50,000 to offer a family wellness project centered on stress reduction. Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network—$36,500 for trauma-informed care training and family support services. Continued funding recipients were The Salvation Army Salem Corps—$25,000 to provide mental health case management for the homeless. Community Action Agency HOME Youth & Resource Center of Salem—$25,000 to offer weekend staffing at the center. Oregon State University, Office for Sponsored Research and Award Administration—$25,000 to expand Just Walk Salem, a grass roots neighborhood walking program. Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties— $25,000 to staff its Healthy Lifestyles Education Program. Salem Health introduced the Community Partnership Grant program in October 2014, in conjunction with the fifth anniversary of its Community Health Education Center. Funding is provided to encourage collaboration and innovative engagement among community organizations that share a common vision for better health—plus meet community health needs identified by the Salem Health Board of Trustees.

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The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved price reductions for Portland General Electric Company customers of about 2.5 percent. The change went into effect Jan. 1. The decrease reflects reductions in PGE’s base business costs as well as credits and adjustments. “We take the affordability of electricity very seriously,” said Jim Piro, PGE’s president and CEO. “This price decrease reflects our ability to efficiently and effectively manage our business while still making the essential system investments to assure a reliable, affordable and increasingly sustainable supply of electric power to our customers.” The OPUC’s action on prices for 2016 was the culmination of a 10-month public review with participation by customer advocates and other stakeholders. PGE prices vary from year to year, with OPUC approval, based on wholesale energy prices, capital investments in plants and equipment, and maintenance, labor and other operations costs. The impact of specific price changes varies for individual customers depending on the amount of power they use each month and the customer category. The overall average price decreases which started in January are:

GROW-EDC has been awarded the opportunity to pilot a condensed version of Travel Oregon’s Rural Tourism Studio in the North Santiam River region. The Studio, which starts March 29, is a progressive project that will include community trainings to build a cohesive outdoor recreation product and brand for the region. The Studio training is designed to assist rural communities in sustainable tourism development. Travel Oregon hopes the program will increase high-value, authentic experiences for travelers, thereby strengthening Oregon’s position as a premiere North American tourism destination. The North Santiam River region will be exploring tourism as an economic driver. “We want to be known as an important outdoor recreation destination in our own right,” GROW-EDC Executive Director Allison McKenzie said. “While it’s a win for both Travel Oregon and GROW, it’s really a win for the local communities. By linking outdoor recreation assets through the region and working together to promote tourism, visitors can come and enjoy what is special and unique about each of these individual communities.”

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The OPUC has also authorized an additional price adjustment in mid-year 2016, provided the new Carty Generating Station, a baseload natural gas-fired facility now under construction near Boardman, Ore., goes online by July 31. The overall impact for the year is expected to be a net price increase to customers for the year of less than 1 percent over 2015 prices. If Carty is not online by July 31 PGE will work with the OPUC to determine the best process to bring it into customer prices once the plant is in service.

Rich Duncan Construction Superintendent Ken Pappas just completed a four phase remodel at Liberty House Child Abuse Assessment Center. The project included a complete re-configuring of the east wing of the existing building to add two new exam rooms, two interview rooms, refinish the reception area, family waiting areas and a new state-of-the-art observation room. The building was also freshened up with a new coat of paint.

Residential (schedule 7): -2.8% Small business (schedule 32): -0.1% Commercial (schedule 83): -1.6% Large commercial (schedule 85): -3.0% Industrial (schedules 89 and 90): -3.6%

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Shangri-La’s Youth and Family Services program, formerly Employment Resources Northwest, is celebrating 20 years of igniting hope and vision for families in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties. Created in 1996, the program was designed to serve Temporary Assistance for Needy Families clients seeking job skills training. Built through a partnership with the Department of Human Services, the curriculum focused on overcoming barriers to employment, building positive work habits, learning office technology, practicing customer service skills, and completing job readiness activities. Today, YFS serves more than 4,000 families in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties. Participants receive life skills and job readiness training, family management coaching, and are connected to local resources. Through partnerships with businesses, some participants also receive on-the-job work experience training. The program has reduced dependence on

TANF and food stamps. In celebration of its 20-year milestone, YFS hosted a March 3 ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce at its new location in West Salem. The office at 1661 Edgewater St. NW, provides centralized administrative support to the program’s tri-county region and houses computers that YFS participants can use for job search activities and resource navigation.

The Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) and the Oregon Garden Foundation have partnered to created the Oregon Garden Natural Resources Education Program. The program provides students in grades 4–6 an opportunity to learn about forests, wetlands and wildlife. “Our goal is to help students understand how natural resources contribute to our quality of life by utilizing our wetland habitat and the Rediscovery Forest — both amazing, hands-on places for learning,” Rikki Heath, an environment educator with OFRI said. Previously the

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Garden offered a similar program for fifth graders. While the new program caters to the grade 4–6 age group, the Garden is committed to furthering the education of all ages, including self-guided tours for grades K-3 and high school programs available upon request. Program funding covers school bus transportation, admission and program fees. The Oregon Forest Resources Institute and Oregon Garden Foundation offers this to students statewide at no cost to public or private schools.

White Oak Construction has started work on the new NorthWest Senior and Disability Services Woodburn headquarters. The facility will be 8,200 sq. ft. and will be built at a site on Progress Way. The groundbreaking ceremony was held Jan. 15 with NWSDS advisory council chairman Ed Cavin, Woodburn case manager Nataliya Fursova and Marion County Commissioner Sam Brentano. The project began in mid-February.

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OSU Extension Service, Polk County Pacific Sanitation, Inc. Pfeifer Roofing, Inc. Phoenix Inn Suites - South Power Auto Group, Fleet & Commercial Sales Power Equipment Systems (PES) PPG Industries Rabo AgriFinance ResCare Riverbend Sand & Gravel SAIF Corporation Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Salem Association of REALTORS Salem Convention Center Salem Electric Salem Printing & Blueprint, Inc.

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