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Salem, Oregon March 2006 Vol. 2, No 3 Roger Yost – Always On Top of His Game by Michael Patrick o’connor location is now the site of a hospital owned by the Sisters of Providence. If you have an opportunity to reconnoiter with “I like to build things from scratch or downtown Salem building owner Roger Yost as restore,” Yost informed me early in our I did recently, I predict you’d be privy to his discussion and his decision to reinvest same prognostication, namely that a sea change monies, here, in Salem is another calculated will be taking place in the heart of the city in the risk based on a belief that the city will “return next 18-months. Given Mr. Yost’s track record, to its roots while looking at the future,” as I would not bet against his uncanny ability to he likes to put it. always be ahead of the curve. Yost’s local real estate holdings also Our meeting took place in his office at the include: The Capital Center, the tallest historic Reed Opera House. His purchase of building in Salem that he likens to a mini the venerable building is vintage Yost as he Rockefeller Center; the Allesandro’s building was prescient enough to purchase a 16-plex and its parking lot; and The Apartments at building in Northwest Portland in 1977 that Cinnamon Hills on the city’s Southside. eventually wound up in the hands of real When it came to both The Reed and the estate magnate Richard Singer, often seen Capital Center, Yost was aware that deferred strolling along NW 23rd these days. Singer maintenance would force him to invest some Roger Yost atop his Capitol Center – Salem’s tallest building owns many of the buildings there today, but zeros at both locations. Elevator upgrades at Yost was the forerunner in the neighborhood the landmark buildings set him back in the “We looked at the biggest vulnerabilities that synergies existed in acquiring the pair before moving on to other property deals in neighborhood of $400,000. “Now we have and tackled them first,” he added. and then added the Allesandro’s property Lake Oswego, along the Oregon Coast and the most modern elevators in Salem with Mr. Yost bought the two buildings in a to his downtown mix. “The Capital Center in Newberg. A 43-acre parcel in the latter microprocessors and so forth,” Yost opined. fairly close timeframe and immediately saw (c0ntinued on page ) Siletz Salem Development, A Curt Pence and LCG Pence – Masterpiece Building the Future BY BENTLEY GILBERT By Carolyn R. Bolton Salem’s new RV resort will be a state-of- at Exit 258. Additionally, the park will Looking Back the-art facility opening April 1 and will be the feature a clubhouse and outdoor gazebo, a Curt Pence talks with a smile about the third enterprise of the Confederated Tribes swimming pool and sauna, a playground, days in Salem’s history that saw the birth of of the Siletz in the tourism-entertainment meeting and game rooms, a full laundry the family business he now runs. industry. facility, waste disposal, 24-hour security, The year was 1949, and Curt’s father and The Hee Hee Illahee RV Resort, which and television and Internet access. It is grandfather – Dale and Roy Pence – were means a “fun place to be,” will have 140 located in Salem’s Northgate neighborhood just beginning construction on a modern spaces able to accommodate the largest at 3150 Blossom Drive NE. Astoria Street up-and-coming subdivision in the South of recreational vehicles just north of the NE is being expanded from Portland Road Salem hills known as Candalaria Heights. Interstate 5-Portland Road interchange In those days, Salem real estate legend Continued on page Cobe Grabenhorst, Sr. drove vanloads of potential homebuyers to view the Candalaria development, since it was considered to be “so far out in the country” that folks weren’t likely to drive there on their own. The hills of Candalaria had been considered prime real estate since this area was first settled. In fact, many aren’t aware that Oregon’s Capitol Building came very close to being located there. Curt Pence
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(Roger Yost...C0ntinued from page ) (Siletz ..C0ntinued from page ) 500 in Lincoln County, 500 in Salem, and 500-600 each in Portland and Eugene. has more attorneys, but we have plenty NE to Blossom Drive to provide better Ancestral lands included some of the most attorneys here,” Yost said referring to access to the facility. prominent geographical names The Reed. “The ambiance of each one is The tribe purchased the back page of in the Willamette Valley and different. It’s wonderful to have that option the recently-published Salem Area Visitor the Oregon coast, including (for tenants),” Yost said. Guide, the official publication of the Salem Champoeg, where the state’s provisional The purchase of the Allesandro’s building fit Convention & Visitors Bureau to announce government was approved in a close vote. into yet another business plan that allows Mr. its opening. “Illahee,” the same name given Salmon appear on the tribal logo and on the Yost to offer a group of ballrooms to clients to a local country club, means “place” in RV resort’s logo because of the importance seeking to hold functions. Options in The the Chinook language, says tribal council of fishing to their culture. A nine-member Reed include a room that can hold 96 people member, retired state employee and Hee council governs the tribe. Three seats are and another space, The Trinity Ballroom that Hee Illahee RV Resort manager Jessie up every year for three-year terms. Delores can hold 300, while a midsize space at The Davis. And, with the addition of “hee hee,” Pigsley is the tribal chairwoman. Ballroom at Allesandro’s can accommodate the name of the resort becomes “A Fun The tribes other tourism-entertainment 150 comfortably. “It gives us a mix and a Place to Be.” (Davis pointed out that some enterprises include the Chinook Winds beaches. price range for people,” Yost explained. publications describing the resort give the Casino Resort and the Logan Road RV In addition to, and separate from, the RV Yost credits other building owners with name as “a happy place to be.” That was a Park, both in Lincoln City. The casino resort resort, the Siletz tribe is nearing completion doing their part to bring downtown Salem mistake she said she failed to catch before the features dining, top-flight entertainment of a “flex” building on land adjacent to the into the 21st Century. Alluding to his literature was printed.) and casino games, with Pacific Ocean Salem RV resort. The 38,700-square-foot 18-month timetable, Yost pointed to the The Confederated Tribes of the Siletz beaches and other outdoor activities nearby. flex building will have warehouse space completion of The Bishop building and what Indians of Oregon is comprised of more At 50 spaces, the Logan Road RV Park is a with adjoining offices. Real estate agent will be called The Salem Arts Building (the than 27 bands of Indians who lived on lands little more than a third the size of the facility Curt Arthur is the leasing agent. The tribe’s former Montgomery Ward building), The ranging from northern California to the nearing completion in north Salem. Still, it, Salem service office will also be there. The Metropolitan building and the Anderson’s Columbia River. Presently, the tribe has too, has state of the art hook-ups, wireless building will be for light-industrial uses and building to change the look and feel of service offices in Siletz, Eugene and Portland, Internet and is a one-minute shuttle ride Continued on page downtown within a year-and-a-half. in addition to Salem. Davis said there are to the Chinook Winds Casino and Golf “There will be people with all-day needs some 4,000 tribal members in Siletz, another Resort and within walking distance to ocean (downtown). Who’s to say that we shouldn’t get a Trader Joe’s or a small version of Gristede’s (a New York City neighborhood supermarket) to service these people,” www.salembusinessjournal.com Yost suggested while crediting local Publisher Bruce Taylor attorney Kevin Lafky for embarking on a Contributing Editors condominium development (The Rivers). Michael Patrick O’Connor Mr. Yost is a man who leaves no stone Contributing Writers Carolyn R. Bolton unturned and says he is working with others Gretchen K. Brady to address downtown Salem’s parking Confederated Tribes of the Siletz new flex building in Salem Dan Crocker Bentley Gilbert situation. “We hope to, with the blessings of their wives on junkets to Mallorca, Spain Wharton. Instead, a seemingly down-to- Claudi Grimm the city council, take over the management or Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where charity earth and pragmatic Yost decided to matricu- Gwen Graham of downtown parking, security, cleanliness, basketball games were set up to raise money late to Northwestern and study journalism to Rachael Mortensen Michael Patrick O’Connor marketing et cetera. This hopefully will for local organizations. But in addition to be close to the girl he would eventually marry. Jane Reeder begin phasing in the next budget year,” Yost the fun and games, Yost and Jantzen began While at Northwestern, he wasted little time Betsy Romeo Dining Editor said. “My key interest in there is marketing to merchandise star athletes. Together the in getting a job at the Chicago Sun Times as Lullu Truitt the strengths and beauty and the future of company and Yost changed advertising a copyboy and quickly moved through the Contributing Columnists concepts even building “motion pictures Alice Bernston downtown,” Yost added. ranks to become Bill Bradbury Mr. Yost is no stranger to marketing, for television” around a red-hot athlete like the youngest re- Top 10 List of Famous Tim Buckley having been the key player in bringing the Los Angeles Lakers’ Jerry West after the porter the paper Kyle Sexton Jantzen Wearers: David Chandler Jantzen swimwear, tennis wear and golf ball club won the NBA title in ’72-’73. Opus had to date. After Princess Diana Katy Coba wear to prominence in the decades of the 44 was the result. It was syndicated to no six years with the Elvis Presley Tim Duffy less than 150 television stations in exchange Linda Harris 1960s and 1970s and keeping the company paper, he headed Marilyn Monroe Ken Inlow an industry leader in various sports apparel for each station agreeing to air four Jantzen to the adjacent Frank Gifford Elaine Gesik in the 1980s and c o m m e r c i a l s . Wrigley building Tyra Banks Bruce Harpole “Who’s to say we shouldn’t get Bill Isabell 1990s. He came to Yost then turned to work in ad- Michael Douglas Jennifer Power the company in 1965 a Trader Joe’s or a small version around and gave vertising for J. Cameron Diaz Bo Rushing-Barnes Roscoe Tanner W. Ray Sagner to take over its men’s of Gristede’s to service these two of his available Walter Thompson Randy Sutton division and when commercial spots so his young fami- Carolyn Kirby Janet Taylor people.” Roger Yost Hale Irwin he left in 1998 was to large department ly could see him at Advertising Manager Casey Pons securely at the helm stores like Macy’s if nights. Mr.Yost eventually started to service Account Executive of worldwide advertising and marketing. they promised to put four Jantzen products so-called “leisure accounts” that led to trips Lindsay Taylor Graphics Manager Bitten by the predictability bug, he simply on the shelves or on hangers. Yost certainly out to California and his eventual relocation Gwen Graham sought to do something different, ergo he didn’t discover the Win, Win Situation but to the Pacific Northwest. Technical Support he worked it down department store aisles Scott Rainey chose to get involved in the nursery business Given his degree of success, Mr. Yost can Executive Assistant and found success there as well. like Jerry West weaving his way through set up shop virtually anywhere and opted for Justin Kimble For those unfamiliar with the Jantzen defenders on the hard-court. Salem because he sees so much potential. Salem Business Journal™ is Yost was able to take Jantzen’s business story, the company was nothing short of “The combination of new businesses that published monthly by the Salem being Nike’s predecessor in sportswear into new categories. Look at the timeline are attractive and value oriented and Business Journal, 431 Court St. NE and, in essence, crafted the first sports when this was all taking place and Phil exciting will keep a lot of the government Salem, OR 97301, 503-365-9544. celebrity endorsements to sell product lines. Knight was still peddling shoes out of the workers downtown and bring them back The opinions expressed in columns According to Yost, “there was no big shoe back of a van. Once again, Yost was the downtown,” he said. are those of the authors, and do company other than Converse and Nike innovator. Mr. Knight became an acolyte Mr. Yost also firmly believes those same not necessarily reflect those of the only dreamed about making apparel. We for a time, the pair exchanging ideas while businesses will act as a beacon to the Salem Business Journal or its staff. (Jantzen) had all the top sports guys in the sitting next to each other at Portland Trail residential group so that Salem’s downtown ©2006, Salem Business Journal world in the ’60s and ’70s, Frank Gifford, Blazers games in the mid ’70s. will develop an after hours feel that will in Member of: Bob Cousey, Jerry West, Bobby Hull.” The prerequisite for such business savvy turn act as a magnet and attract “culturally Business relationships and friendships might have one surmise that Mr. Yost must creative people” who will bring his vision were forged while taking these athletes and have attended Harvard Business School or to fruition. March 2006 Salem Business Journal Page
Curt Pence...Continued from page construction of the new Capitol. roofing materials. Virtually everything was LCG’s reputation as a reputable full-service Following the total loss by fire of Oregon’s Salem Public Library today is the guardian done by hand,” Pence continued. general construction company – serving first Capitol Building on April 25, 1935, of those preliminary sketches commissioned “Every project had a line item for a Portland and the Northern Willamette then Governor Charles H. Martin called a by Governor Martin. They are a curiosity professional blade sharpener, because the Valley – with Pence/Kelly’s long history of special session of the Oregon Legislature in to view, as they show our current Capitol saws could dull pretty quickly.” experience in commercial, retail, industrial October to propose the 96-acre Candalaria Building – the Senate wing on the left and Today, this example of the relativity of and institutional construction in Salem and tract as his top choice of five alternatives for the House wing on the right – with the now geography boggles the mind. Progress has the southern and mid-Willamette Valley. familiar Golden Pioneer atop the dome gazing marched diligently southward. Candalaria The two firms’ combined experience and (Siletz ..Continued from page ) westward from a picturesque rural hillside now is considered “close in” and – frankly expertise were a natural fit. able to flex according to the lessee’s needs. called Candalaria. An arching circular drive – it is difficult to imagine it differently. “We come from the same background and The RV resort, when finished in a month, provides access from Highway 99. Third Generation Family Business we just seemed to talk the same language,” will be the most modern RV resort in the “Its size, beauty, magnificent view, Curt Pence has been in this business all said LCG owner Terry Loerke of Curt Northwest, according to Neil Amondson, and striking appearance provide all that his life – today leading a third-generation Pence. of the Kirkbride Group of Kirkland, WA, is necessary for perfect architectural family business that was begun in 1949 on Today, the company’s leadership team the development manager retained by the development, which would in my opinion the fundamental principles of honesty, solid is comprised of Curt Pence as CEO, Terry tribe. John Imler, a nationally-recognized befit the great destiny of this state,” craftsmanship and hard work. Loerke as President, Wes McWhorter as designer, based in Sacramento, CA, designed Governor Martin opined. Pence attended South Salem High School Vice President of Construction, Dave Hays it. The spaces for recreational vehicles will The Legislature wasn’t at all convinced when he started working Saturdays for his as Vice President of Operations, and Bob be able to accommodate the largest luxury by the rural appeal that Martin strongly dad, cleaning the shop. When he became a Hill as Vice President of Finance. coaches and fifth-wheels, that can run as promoted. So reconstruction began on the student at Oregon State University, he spent A Different Approach long as 47 feet with the truck, in the pull- same location where the first structure met a summers working in the family business. From their dual headquarters in Portland through spaces. fiery demise, just west of Salem’s downtown In 1980, Curt Pence officially stepped into and Salem, LCG Pence Construction has The amenities in the 5,200-square-foot and adjacent to Willson Park. the leadership role, and a new generation of successfully completed projects across clubhouse, which will be able to be rented by Nearly 15 years after that moment in the enterprise – Pence/Kelly Construction Oregon, as well as in southwest Washington, the general public and not just open to RVers history, Roy and Dale Pence began work on – began. Partner Terry Kelly was Curt’s Idaho, California and Alaska. staying in the resort, includes a multi-purpose those same 96 acres to build quality homes brother-in-law, aligning with the history of “Construction is in my blood,” Pence says. facility, kitchen, game room, a full spa and a with a sweeping view to the west. family ownership. Pence-Kelly constructed “I’m a card-carrying carpenter as well as 24X40-foot, heated, year-around outdoor “As my dad and granddad built the a new company headquarters at Mission the company president. It really makes a swimming pool. Adjacent to the pool will be a first houses up in Candalaria, they didn’t and 17th, on the site of Salem’s historic W.W. difference in how we approach our work.” gazebo, in the style of a traditional plank house, have the luxury of using any power tools, Rosebraugh Foundry. What does that difference mean to the when a covered setting for outdoor activities because there wasn’t any electricity,” Pence Kelly retired from the construction consumer? is desirable. A playground for children also is explained. business after 21 years in 2001. Since 2002 LCG Pence has chosen to nearby. Infrastructure to the subdivision was still In late 2002, Pence negotiated a merger engage 100% in negotiated processes where ”I’m looking forward to the opening to in the process of being completed when with Portland’s Loerke Construction the property owner selects them as the which Salem Mayor Janet Taylor, Marion building began. Group, known simply as LCG Co., which contractor early in the project, based on County commissioners, Oregon Governor “They used hand saws rather than power had its beginnings in 1923. This strategic specified criteria that include experience, Ted Kulongoski and other dignitaries have saws and hand augers instead of electric business decision effectively combined Continued on page 15 been invited,” said Davis. “This place is drills. There were no air guns to apply going to be more than just an RV park.” CONTRACT SERVICING CONTRACT SERVICING has over 40 years of experience and can save time and effort in administering seller- financed notes. 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In search of a “Big League” feel, the members and concession stand employees. an interview with co-owner Jerry Walker, I at the retail development with a Target club is investing in a sophisticated graphics Several internships are also available to am struck at how good the place looks after store slated to begin operating March 5th. board this spring to display life-sized images students interested in pursuing careers in a decade. The sight causes me to glance in Almost 70 stores will ultimately call the of players along with stats and a pitching professional baseball. a proverbial rearview mirror and remember complex home and employ an estimated speed indicator. Permanent staff includes the Pacific being part of an opening night crowd of three thousand people. “That’s part of our business plan to keep Northwest League’s version of the Ironman approximately 49-hundred back in 1997. Volcanoes Stadium was always designed to things fresh and exciting for the fans so in play-by-play announcer Pat Lafferty who Nine seasons in the books, Walker humbly be the catalyst that led to retail development every season when the fans walk through has only failed to attend one home series informs me that more than 1.1 million fans in the area and jobs, according to Walker. the gates they go “Wow”. We call it the Wow over the years because he was recovering have attended Salem-Keizer Volcanoes The sentiment is shared by former Keizer Factor,” Walker explained. “Our business from eye surgery. Other than that, Walker games over that time span. Mayor Dennis Koho who has since entered plan was to always keep the environment says his reliable announcer has been on “It’s an average of a little over thirty-two a solo legal practice and still holds seats and the stadium clean and fresh and new hand for every other Volcanoes home and hundred fans per game,” Walker calculates. behind home plate. and to keep adding on to it,” Walker stated. away game. The action is still called on The per game attendance figure has “They (The Volcanoes) put on a class The next decade holds a great deal the original flagship station for Volcanoes exceeded the ball club’s breakeven point operation,” Koho told me over the phone of promise, according to Walker who baseball, KYKN Radio. from year one, an impressive feat when you recently. “It’s really an amazing business anticipates that Volcanoes Stadium usage “To be able to have all our games on radio, juxtapose it with the current predicament to watch grow and develop,” the former will increase substantially now that the area both home and away, is a very important that has billionaire Paul Allen disclosing politician added. is about to get a plethora of new neighbors thing,” Walker said. “In this market we’re a that he stands to lose 100 million dollars Volcanoes management doesn’t rest on its at Keizer Station. “One of the things we’re little bit challenged versus some of the other over the next three years if he continues to laurels, but seeks to improve its facility every excited about is that there is going to be a franchises because we don’t have any local operate his Portland Trail Blazers as is. season with an added stadium enhancement. 14-screen movie theater built right next to television. Having the radio coverage is Walker contends site selection for the In 1998, the family recreation and barbecue the stadium with 21-hundred seats,” Walker essential for our success,” he added. ballpark off a freeway was integral to being area down the left filed line was expanded. said. The passage of time also includes loss and in the black. “It’s the first thing you see 1999 was marked by the addition of more Stadium personnel and business coming into the Salem-Keizer area off I-5. than three hundred upper level box seats. relationships are of great importance to Continued on page 16 It’s by far the best location in our league. The new millennium ushered in a “Home Anytime you can be on an Interstate, that’s Run Porch” and last year an expanded and a good thing,” he opines. remodeled Volcanoes Pro Shop greeted the Marquis Corp. Honors Top Ingress to and egress from Volcanoes baseball faithful. Spa and Accessory Dealers
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State of the city Speech as presented Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Thank you. It is wonderful to see everyone efforts to build four new parks over the here and I look forward to highlighting the next two years, with potential maintenance Janet Taylor many accomplishments our beautiful City partnerships with neighborhoods. His The Mayor’s View has made in the last year. support for the expansion of Kuebler Road First, I would like to thank Salem Rotary has resulted in the federal funding to move Thanks to all of you for your and it’s President Spencer Taylor – Salem this project forward. professionalism, for working so well with Area Chamber of Commerce and its Rick Stucky represents Ward 5 and is your Mayor and Councilors, and improving Executive Director Mike McLaran and its beginning his sixth year on Council from the our City every day. President Kris Gorsuch, and Salem City North – NE district. Rick is a strong advocate I also want to recognize all of the Club and its President Carla Mikkelson for for workforce housing in our downtown and administrative employees and those who safe, replacing streets and sidewalks, new hosting this long tradition of sponsoring the for continuing the excellent progress in work in the fi eld. They are the highly fi re engines, dealing with tight budgets, and State of the City. developing the Hollywood Station project. trained people who do the day to day work, growth and land use issues. But we truly are I would also like to acknowledge the Bruce Rogrers represents Ward 6, from answering phones to repairing sewer in a special time in the history of our City constant support I receive from my husband, which is the NE area. Bruce understands lines, to maintaining the parks, inspecting with high quality leadership at all levels Duane Taylor. He is a great listener – even the importance of City infrastructure by building projects, you name it – in good from business and civic groups, to non- though he really has little choice!!!! serving on several committees involving and bad weather – with an outstanding profi ts, universities, and elected offi cials This is my fourth State of the City – and maintenance of our streets, sewers, and customer service attitude, and a passion for from Marion and Polk Counties to State it is an honor and privilege to continue to water sources. His continuing service on the their community. Thank you for the great and Federal offi ces. It is a time when we serve as your Mayor. Giving the State of Santiam Watershed Council is invaluable in job you do for Salem. can accomplish so much, and this last year the City report for the fi rst time in Salem’s protecting our pristine water source. We have many challenges in the months new Conference Center is very special to Brent DeHart represents Ward 7 in ahead – more jobs, keeping neighborhoods Continued on page 18 me. The one year anniversary of the offi cial South Salem. Brent has been a stalwart opening is only two weeks from now, and its supporter of Public Safety by serving on the success is greater than we could have hoped Marion County Public Safety Coordinating it to be – making a profi t in the fi rst year Committee, and was instrumental in the of operation, bringing heightened exposure efforts to request that City employees agree to our beautiful historic downtown, and to random drug testing. In addition, he is welcoming guests both local and out of leading the effort to investigate making the area. The outstanding operation of this Salem a totally WI FI city. conference center is due to the excellent Dan Clem represents Ward 8, which is the management of Vips Industries, and the West Salem area. Dan has been a strong many employees who work so professionally advocate for a third bridge across the on every function. Our genuine thanks to Willamette River to move freight, residents, them from the Salem community. and emergency vehicles more quickly. His I see Salem as optimistic, energetic, and efforts with our federal elected offi cials looking towards the future. Your Council resulted in the earmark of $2.5 million has put their emphasis on public safety, awarded for the environmental study to economic development, infrastructure, be started this year. Dan also worked with downtown, and our neighborhoods. Salem, Keizer, Marion and Polk counties Progress is being made due to the efforts of to support the action to move forward with your volunteer Councilors who represent a this important project with a unifi ed voice. broad spectrum of views and a wide range My sincere thanks to all eight Councilors of skills. You elected the very best in our for your dedication to your community. community and I am honored to serve Council sets the policies and goals for the with them. Would those Councilors whose future, but it is the City Manager, staff and full time jobs allowed them to attend today employees who implement the policies. please stand as I call your name and I ask I would like to recognize our Department that you hold your applause please. Directors and Division Heads. Please Frank Walker representing Ward 1 – stand while I introduce you so that you Frank represents the NE area and part of can be recognized. I ask that you hold your downtown, and has diligently worked with applause please. the Neighborhood Associations in his Ward City Manager Bob Wells, Assistant City and with individuals who have benefi ted Manager Linda Norris, Police Chief Gerry from his city planning and land use Moore, Fire Chief Mike Knode, Urban knowledge to resolve some thorny issues. Development Director Rick Scott, Assistant Jim Randall representing Ward 2 – Jim Urban Development Director John Wales, is our current Council President. He Human Resources Director Connie Munnell, represents part of downtown, and a portion Public Works Director Tim Gerling, of SE and South Salem. Jim works closely Community Development Director Vickie with the six neighborhood associations in Woods, Airport Division – Alan Alexander, his ward where he is a strong advocate for Building and Safety Division – Tom their concerns and protection of the existing Phillips, Planning Division – Glenn Gross, residential and historic areas. Community Services Director Ed Jochums, Brad Nanke represents Ward 3 and is in Library Director Gail Warner, City Attorney his sixth year representing the South and Randall Tosh, Finance Director - Interim Southeast part of Salem. He works very hard General Services, Director Tony Mounts, with his neighborhood associations, and Municipal Court Judge Frank Gruber, is an advocate for government effi ciency. A special note about Alan Alexander, our Brad was just elected as Chair of the Budget Airport Division Head – Alan just returned Committee. from a year in Iraq serving in the National T. J. Sullivan represents Ward 4 in South Guard, fl ying Blackhawk helicopters. We Salem. TJ was the force behind the successful are happy to have you home safe, Alan. Page 8 Salem Business Journal march 2006 Dr. Glen Patrizio new business FAQs (Part 2) Receives Certifi cation in Hospice and If you’ve started a new business with the Palliative Medicine New Year, here are more answers to your Secretary of State: Bill Bradbury frequently asked questions: It is with great pleasure we announce How do I fi le for a trade or service mark? that Dr. Glen Patrizio, Medical Director of The Corporation Division fi les trade and property, etc. In contrast, a Limited Liability Willamette Valley Hospice, was recently service marks at the state level. The form Company is an unincorporated association certifi ed in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. number is #171 and is available on our consisting of one or more members, who With this achievement, Dr. Patrizio joins website. usually manage the LLC, and it is not a in Oregon, you solicit orders only by catalog, more than 1,900 fellow physicians in North What is the difference between a separate legal entity. phone, or magazine advertisements, and America who have become certifi ed. Corporation and a Limited Liability What do I do about sales tax in other states you send out your orders by common carrier Hospice and palliative medicine is an Company? A Corporation is a separate legal when I sell items to customers in those states? such as the U.S. Mail, UPS, or FedEx, you interdisciplinary approach to the study and entity. It can sue and be sued, buy and sell As long as your business is located entirely are not required to collect sales tax for the care of patients with active, progressive, far state where the customer resides. However, advanced disease for which the prognosis if you ever expand and your business owns is limited and the focus of care is quality Salem FASTSiGnS center Wins Award property in another state, or has individuals of life. This discipline recognizes the soliciting orders in another state, you may multidimensional nature of suffering, Salem, OR – The Salem FASTSIGNS® sign “We’ve got an outstanding team that be required to collect sales tax in that state. responds with care that addresses all and graphics center, owned by Lonnie and provides great products and service to our Other states can request that you provide dimensions, and communicates with Sue Parsons, took a top sales achievement customers,” said the couple. “We’re thrilled information to them on sales made in that language that conveys mutuality, respect award at the FASTSIGNS International, Inc. with these achievements, and want to thank state, so you should maintain records that and interdependence. convention held recently in Orlando, Fla. the staff for all their hard work.” would allow you to produce a customer list The Parsons’ center ranked in the top 10 The Salem center at 2310 Commercial for the state if it were requested. percent of U.S. FASTSIGNS® centers based Street S.E. opened in 1997 and can be What is an SBDC? Small Business on revenues from October 2004 through contacted at (503) 588-3278 or on the web Development Centers (SBDC) have classes September 2005. at www.fastsigns.com/285. that provide basic background information “Sue and Lonnie are a great example of There are nearly 500 FASTSIGNS® sign for individuals starting or expanding a how successful FASTSIGNS® owners can and graphics centers in the United Kingdom, business. SBDC’s offer publications and be when they offer great customer service, United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and other resources that can be helpful. SBDC’s high-quality signs and graphics and quick Australia (where the centers operate under also have counselors that can work with turnaround,” said Susan Last, senior vice the name, SIGNWAVE®). FASTSIGNS® you to provide confi dential management president at FASTSIGNS International, who sign and graphics centers offer a full range assistance on a one-on-one basis. There announced the awards at the convention. of custom sign and graphic products, is an SBDC location at most community FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is the including large-format, full color graphics; colleges. worldwide franchisor of FASTSIGNS® sign banners; window and vehicle graphics; fl oor What is SCORE? Service Corp of and graphics centers. graphics; safety and identifi cation signage; Retired Executives (SCORE) is a nonprofi t trade show displays and exterior signage. association comprised of 10,500 volunteer business counselors throughout the U.S. Dr. Glen Patrizio and its territories. There are 389 SCORE chapters in urban, suburban and rural Dr. Glen Patrizio, M.D. recently joined communities. SCORE members are trained Willamette Valley Hospice as a full-time to serve as counselors, advisors and mentors Hospice and Palliative Care physician and to aspiring entrepreneurs and business will be available as a consultant regarding owners. These services are offered at no fee, pain and symptom management, hospice as a community service. appropriateness, or other end-of-life What is a Patent and how do I fi le for one? issues. He will be providing direct patient A patent for an invention is the grant of a care to Willamette Valley Hospice patients property right to the inventor, issued by at their place of residence. He will also the United States Patent and Trademark act as a Medical Director for the hospice Offi ce. The term of a new patent is 20 years interdisciplinary group, reviewing patient from the date on which the application for plans-of-care, certifying terminal prognosis, l-R: Scott berry, Jeff Parsons, kim lundquist, Mick Reed, leif clem, Steve the patent was fi led in the United States or, and helping staff with questions about berg, Scott Watson, Salvador Piceno, Dan kimsey. not pictured: Owners in special cases, from the date an earlier patient management. lonnie & Sue Parsons related application was fi led, subject to the Dr. Patrizio completed his medical school payment of maintenance fees. US patents training at OHSU and a family practice Eligibility requirements for certifi cation including successful completion of this are effective only within the US. residency in Pennsylvania. For the last are signifi cant. In order to be eligible to sit examination. A listing of currently certifi ed What is a Copyright and how do I fi le several years, he has practiced in The for the certifying examination, applicants physicians may be viewed at the Board’s for one? Copyright is a form of protection Dalles, where he served as Assistant Medical must have received prior major specialty website at www.ABHPM.org. provided to the authors of “original Director for Hospice of the Gorge, and certifi cation, practiced at least two years Willamette Valley Hospice, founded works of authorship,” including literary, Medical Director and program developer for following residency, worked as a member by volunteers in 1978, is an independent dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain the Mid-Columbia Medical Center Palliative of an interdisciplinary team for at least nonprofi t organization dedicated to high other intellectual works. This protection is Care Program. He has been an active leader two years and have directly participated in quality hospice care for residents of Marion, available to both published and unpublished for the physician members of the Oregon the active care of at least fi fty terminally ill Polk and parts of Linn counties. Willamette works. To fi le for a copyright visit the Library Hospice Association. patients in the preceding three years. Valley Hospice also offers educational of Congress website. The American Board of Hospice and The Board conducts its Certifi cation forums to explain the signifi cance of hospice We’re always available to help you, just Palliative Medicine was formed in 1995 Examination in Hospice and Palliative care and its benefi ts. give us a call at 503-986-2200 or visit us to establish and measure the level of Medicine annually at multiple sites through online at www.FilingInOregon.com. knowledge, attitudes and skills required for the United States. Currently, over 1,900 certifi cation of physicians practicing hospice physicians have been certifi ed by virtue and palliative medicine. of meeting certifi cation requirements, www.SalemBusinessJournal.com march 2006 Salem Business Journal Page 9 Benefi ts: An Important Piece of Total compensation Alice Berntson, SPHR Last month’s column was on how has decreased, as the majority Human Resources: geographic location makes a big difference of companies move away from in determining pay levels. Those dollars traditional defi ned benefi t pension plans. All too often though, employees are quite paid as wages are not 100% of the pie of total Many factors and characteristics infl uence unaware of what their employer is paying for compensation, however; benefi ts are also total compensation costs, including their benefi ts. The role of communicating an important piece. Benefi ts have changed company size, industry, occupation group, about benefi ts is taking on even greater from being considered “fringe” to now often union status, and worker status (full- importance, especially as employees are being considered obligatory. time v. part-time). Large companies and steered toward taking more responsibility benefi ts each employee receives and their Most employers fi nd that they need to offer goods-producing industries have higher for their health and retirement plan value. They are invaluable for making some benefi ts beyond the legally required total compensation costs than do small decisions. They need to understand their employees aware of the various components ones such as Social Security, federal and state companies or service producing industries. benefi t programs. of their total compensation. unemployment, and workers compensation, White-collar occupations and higher paying Many companies provide ongoing A communication plan should start in order to be competitive and be able to jobs generally offer more comprehensive communication of costs and benefi t features with messages that tie into the company’s attract and retain employees. Instead of benefi ts packages compared with blue- through newsletters, paycheck stuffers, and overall business strategy and are linked to simply raising wages, many companies will collar and service occupations. Total regular employee meetings. Written benefi t goals. Benefi ts are costly and do impact enhance or add new benefi ts. compensation costs are also higher for statements are another method and are the company’s bottom line, and should Costs of benefi ts have increased to be a union workers and full time workers than generally very effective in communicating not be viewed as being contradictory signifi cant percentage of payroll. Benefi ts for non-union or part-time workers. the company’s benefi t plans and their costs. to the company’s business strategy or are often described as the “hidden paycheck.” Businesses spend great sums on benefi t These statements are highly individualized separate from it. It’s important to take into Health insurance benefi ts have accounted programs for their employees. That money and include the regular pay (wages) for consideration all of the pieces of the total for a growing percentage of benefi t costs, is not effectively buying employee good the services the employee provides to the compensation pie, including benefi ts—in while the percentage of costs for retirement will, however, unless employees know this. company, as well as a summary of the addition to straight wages.
Alice Berntson is the owner of Spectrum Salem Stampede ASAe Renews Mary louise Vannatta’s Human Resources consulting fi rm, Announces Two Certifi cation as CAE providing clients with a full spectrum of human resources services and solutions. broadcast Outlets Washington, DC -- The American complete a minimum of 75 hours of She has more than 20 years of results- for Games Society of Association Executives has specialized professional development, pass oriented experience in all areas of announced that Mary Louise VanNatta, a stringent examination in association human resources and is a certifi ed Senior Salem – The Salem Stampede, Oregon’s CAE of VanNatta Public Relations has management, and pledge to uphold a code Professional in Human Resources. Contact fi rst year franchise of the International received certifi cation renewal as a Certifi ed of ethics. To maintain the certifi cation, Alice at 03-28-8633 or by email at alice@ Basketball League (IBL), has reached an Association Executive (CAETM). The CAE individuals must undertake ongoing spectrum-hr.com. Visit the fi rm’s website agreement with two local broadcast outlets is the highest professional credential in the professional development and activities in at www.spectrum-hr.com, for additional that will bring games to fans online and on association industry. Less than fi ve percent association and nonprofi t management. information. television. of all association professionals have earned the CAE. - Ê*, / Ê EÊ 1 *, /]Ê °
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Offering solutions to the challenges faced contracting for textile components. A custom residence designed by Salem Construction Documents: Leonard by today’s law enforcement personnel and Purchasers appreciate the durability, architect Nathan Good AIA, IIDA, interior Lodder and Maggie Bjorgum of Studio 3 military forces, ARK Manufacturing will performance and value of ARK Mfg. designer Georgia Erdenberger IIDA of Architecture (Salem) introduce its new PrecisionFirst products products, as well as the company’s customer Czopek & Erdenberger, and landscape Interior Designer: Georgia Erdenberger at the upcoming GovSec Trade Show, in service, product innovation and ability to architect George Erdenberger of Portland IIDA of Czopek & Erdenberger (Portland) Washington, DC. meet precise performance was awarded one of Sunset magazine’s Landscape Designer: George Erdenberger M a n u f a c t u r e d specifications. 2006 “Western Home Awards”. The custom (Corbett) in Salem, newer ARK Manufacturing is residence in Cannon Beach, built by Rich General Contractor: Rich Elstrom products include a subsidiary of Shangri- Elstrom Construction, was one of 13 homes Construction (Gearhart) Kevlar Dog Boots for La Corporation. To selected out of 250 entries from the western Energy Consultant: Charlie Stephens of hazardous working learn more about ARK states of the US. The home is published in the Oregon Department of Energy (Salem) conditions, a Law Manufacturing products, the March issue of Sunset magazine. Solar Consultant: Doug Boleyn, Cascade Enforcement K9 visit www.arkmfg. Sunset magazine states the reason for the Solar Consulting (Gladstone) Harness re-engineered to enhance field-use net. For more information on Shangri- home being selected for this year’s award: Mechanical Engineer: Gene Johnson PE of and a Patrol Tactical Vest customized to an La Corporation, a non-profit providing “Tucked into a coastal hillside beneath a Solarc AE (Eugene) individual Officer’s specification. homes, jobs and supports to individuals sod roof, this energy and resource efficient Structural Engineer: Andy Stricker PE of Recent customers include U.S. Army K9 with disabilities or economic disadvantages, home integrates cutting-edge technology Stricker Engineering (Pacific City) Units serving here and overseas, Police please call 503-581-1732 or visit www. with timeless natural materials. The home Green Roof Consultant: Pat Lando, Green and Public Works departments throughout shangrilacorp.org. uses green materials in imaginative ways: Roof Consultant (Portland) Oregon and local manufacturers sub- wind-fallen cedar and spruce as structural Construction Supervisor: Mark Ward of columns; sustainably grown wood for floors, Rich Elstrom Construction (Gearhart) framing, and cabinetry; and salvaged doors, Earth Advantage Program: Randy Hansell GMAC Commercial Mortgage hardware, and bathroom fixtures.” of Portland General Electric (Tigard) Corporation Finalizing an “Designed as a net-zero-energy home – Monitoring: Bob Rogers of the Oregon which means it generates as much energy as Institute of Technology (Klamath Falls) Arrangement with CBA Commercial it consumes – it incorporates photovoltaic The home has also received the Earth panels from which extra energy returns Advantage green building “Platinum” Stamford, CT – CBA Commercial, LLC to $3,000,000; multifamily, office, retail, to the utility power grid; it also has a certification and the National Association (CBAC), a commercial mortgage finance light industrial and mixed-use property geothermal heat pump (capitalizing upon of Home Builder’s “Custom Green Home firm specializing in the purchase and types; full and stated documentation; the near-constant temperature of the earth’s of the Year” award in 2005. An article securitization of small balance multifamily, average FICO scores of 675; 2-, 3-, 5-, 7- crust) and a heat recovery exchange system written by the architect about the home is commercial and mixed-use mortgage and 10-year ARM products (fixed period that recalculates warm or (naturally) cooled published in the March 2006 issue of Fine loans, announced today that it is finalizing – then resets to 6 month LIBOR); 30-year air.” Homebuilding. a partnership arrangement with GMAC final maturities and 30-year amortization. The design team for this project included: More information about this home can Commercial Mortgage Corporation Financial institutions and mortgage lenders Design Architect: Nathan Good, AIA, IIDA be found on the architect’s web site: www. (GMACCM) to participate in the CBAC interested in learning more about the CBAC of Nathan Good Architect PC (Salem) NathanGoodArchitect.com. Authorized Lender Program. Authorized Lender Program can submit a “Our CBAC team is thrilled to welcome request for more information via the CBAC GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation, Authorized Lender section of the company’s WHS Needs Assistance in Caring for a leading originator and the industry’s Web site (www.cbaloans.com) or call CBAC Surrendered Cats largest servicer of commercial mortgages, at (877) 733-1430. as a participant in our CBAC Authorized According to Michael Lipson, executive vice A Marion County resident surrendered the amount of staff time spent on this specific Lender Program, and we are energized president – Servicing for GMACCM, “We more than 300 cats to Willamette Humane case, but it will certainly be in the thousands. at the prospect of working together are looking forward to working with CBAC Society (WHS). The public’s help is asked Donate online at www.WillametteHumane. with them to expand our small balance under this new partnership arrangement. for the in the following ways: org. commercial mortgage loan program,” said We have a significant portfolio of smaller 1. Financial donations are needed to help 2. Foster families are needed to care for Craig Knutson, executive vice president, loans, and the CBAC relationship allows us cover the costs of medical tests, supplies, sick, injured, or shy animals. CBA Commercial, LLC. “We view this to provide additional services to our client staff time, and continued care. 3. Now is a great time to adopt! Every partnership as a validation of our efforts to base.” The first step in evaluating the cats isa animal who leaves the shelter makes room provide a simplified and streamlined process GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation combo test that costs $9/each. If the cats for us to help another animal. to originate small balance commercial (GMACCM), a wholly owned subsidiary are adoptable, each one will require an Please visit www.WillametteHumane.org mortgage loans.” of GMAC Commercial Holding Corp., additional $20-40 in medical care (vaccines; for more information. We will update our “Our Authorized Lender Program offers is a premier financial services firm with treatments for fleas, ear mites, and worms). website as this situation develops. enormous value to our origination partners. extensive funding sources that, coupled At this point, WHS cannot begin to estimate While the Web portal makes it very easy with a broad menu of innovative financing to process multifamily, mixed-use and programs, serve the needs of borrowers commercial mortgage loans, we also offer of commercial real estate debt as well as available at www.gmaccm.com. various types of specialty mortgages and pre-qualification, appraisal services, the providers of such capital. GMACCM CBA Commercial, LLC is a specialty other innovative financial asset classes. property inspections, loan underwriting, due is an industry leader in loan origination, commercial mortgage finance firm that CBAC provides a streamlined process for diligence, and closing services,” explained servicing, asset management, investment acquires and securitizes small balance underwriting, closing and securitizing small Scott Rielly, executive vice president and management and technology services. The multifamily, commercial and mixed-use balance multifamily, commercial and mixed- national sales manager, CBA Commercial, diverse lending and servicing specialist mortgage loans. The company draws on use mortgage loans. Its standardized loan LLC. “We’re seeing our partners expand and its affiliates have more than 100 offices the experience and expertise of its founding documentation, underwriting guidelines, their customer relationships and generate worldwide. GMACCM has a servicing portfolio partners, CBA Receivables, LLC, a residential appraisal process, environmental risk significant additional revenues while of approximately $276 billion and provides mortgage securitization firm and Cheslock, mitigation techniques, and compliance and understanding that CBAC will not compete a variety of financing products and services Bakker & Associates, LLC, a leading real quality control procedures enable CBAC to against them as many other finance including permanent, interim, mezzanine and estate merchant bank. CBA Commercial efficiently evaluate and fund commercial companies operate.” construction lending as well as equity capital senior management has been involved loans ranging in size from $100,000 to $3 The CBAC Authorized Lender Program for commercial real estate. Information about for over 30 years in the development, million. For more information, visit www. features loan amounts from $100,000 up GMACCM, its products and services are standardization and securitization of cbaloans.com. Page 12 Salem Business Journal March 2006 The Keys to a Successful PR Campaign Let By Laine Latimer Commerce Following the basic ground rules of Your press release or pitch letter needs Directories which are some of the media presenting yourself to media representatives to be an easy read and to the point. A one resources that most professional publicists Reign will give you a far greater chance to be page pitch and a brief bio are sufficient to use. considered for inclusion in article, a feature get attention. If you send a media rep a The Deal Breaker By Michael Patrick O’Connor story, or for a radio or TV interview. Very manuscript, it will get tossed. You are only If you don’t follow up, you won’t get This scribe is confused about the message few of us have “hard news” but most of us trying to peak interest. press. Don’t wait for your phone to ring. being delivered to our young people when do have borderline blatant, shameless self The media representative will write the Media outlets receive literally tons of pitch it comes to commerce. In recent months, promotion. story or conduct the interview. You just material. You need to draw attention to Hollywood writers and actors banded At the Core - What’s Newsworthy have to get their attention. They will ask your submission. together to demand that a code of conduct The very, most important thing to do is to you for whatever else they may need to Once you’ve talked to them, keep copious be implemented to regulate product develop a core message. Like…what’s your create a story that will make their audience notes of your conversations with media placement in TV shows and the movies. To point! Look objectively at your product respond. and follow up dates. Don’t rely on media steal a line from ABC News 20/20 veteran or service and decide how it’s different or to remember what they told you to do and John Stossel: Give me a break! better than your competition. Without Who Cares don’t let a lead get cold. Rest assured, media Now The Center for Science in the Public a differentiator you will not get much Research your media. Determine who will not be breaking down your door to hear Interest and some windmill chasing entity attention. would be interested in your message. Know about your product or service. called Campaign for a Commercial-Free Developing a core message also keeps the the work of the reporter/producer that Brag About It Childhood are suing Viacom and the Kellogg tendency to babble or present a convoluted you’re pitching by reading their material Get copies of every piece of media attention Company because SpongeBob SquarePants story at bay. A precise message is easily or watching/listening to their show. 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Read All About It copies of Bacons, Burrell’s, and Gale Media science. maybe these organizations should leash the hounds of their own hubris and try to educate impressionable minds on how to Rail Advisory Committee Formed become responsible consumers.
A new committee has been created to advise statewide. Committee members were Bob Krebs, retired, representing rail Paul Langner, Teevin Brothers, the Oregon Department of Transportation appointed by ODOT Director Matt Garrett passengers representing businesses on freight and passenger rail issues. and will meet several times a year. Bob Lowry, retired, representing rail Ray Barbee, Roseburg Forest Products, The Rail Advisory Committee’s first Committee members include: passengers representing businesses assignment will be to review rail-related Andrew Johnsen, BNSF Railway, Chuck McLaran, mayor of Albany, All Rail Advisory Committee meetings are ConnectOregon project applications representing Class 1 rail lines representing local government open to the public. Meeting dates, times and and recommend projects to the Oregon John Gray, Union Pacific, representing Mike Hayward, Wallowa County, locations will be announced later. Transportation Commission for funding. Class 1 rail lines representing local government For More Information, contact Sally After that, the committee will focus Dave Root, Willamette Valley Railway Craig Levie, Port of Portland, representing Ridenour (503) 986-3359 on policies and actions that affect the Company, representing shortline railroads ports development and provision of freight and Bruce Carswell, Portland and Western passenger rail facilities and services in Railroad, representing shortline railroads Oregon. Delmer Hansen, United Transportation The Tobacco Pouch The 13-member committee, chaired by Union, representing labor Albany Mayor Chuck McLaran, represents Elizabeth O’Donaghue, Amtrak, diverse interests in rail transportation representing Class 1 passenger rail lines 1599 Edgewater NW Salem, Oregon Salem Business Journal 503-588-8060 All The News That Fits Your Business Needs! Imported and domestic cigars • honeywood wine www.SalemBusinessJournal.com march 2006 Salem Business Journal Page 13 TeleSmart – the expert on VOiP What’s new in Salem Vancouver, WA – Hiliad™ is revolutionizing What’s new for 2006 in Salem – Well the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) Fantastic Growth and Exciting Changes. Elaine Gesik industry. It is the latest in business The downtown during the last two years Real Estate: telephone systems has experienced tremendous growth and utilizing VoIP. Hiliad now with the re-investment of the primary Day Weekend. That is 35,000 sq ft of new is a compilation all buildings you are going to see renovation opportunity in our downtown marketplace. elements of a VoIP continue to occur. It is exciting to see A fun new restaurant is about to open on offi ce phone system. the re-birth of our downtown market. A 25th street Maui Grill anticipated opening This system consists drive through downtown Portland this last is this April. Maui Grill is a fun family I think the last several years of progress of the actual internet weekend inspired me to the changes that restaurant with a Hawaiian fl air; a great are a testament that our City leaders and bandwidth that the we are now seeing the emergence of right new change for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Business Community proving that the two voice call travels over, the telephones and here in Salem. A few years ago you as you Dutch Bros. Coffee has been a fun can work hand in hand together if we all the calls that are received and made through went down Burnside street in Portland and innovation to our marketplace this last work toward reaching common goals. the system. The software controls and you would have rushed to lock your doors couple of years. Whoever thought so much Several months ago I wrote about the 10 visually displays all management of calls but today beautiful new condo projects and fun could be generated by driving up and top reasons to invest in Salem. Well today made to and from the offi ce. retail project are thriving. What made the getting a cup of coffee but when you are I think the number one reason to invest in TeleSmart is also one of the only providers change –visionaries, paint and progress! greeted by fun loving individuals with music Salem is that Salem is Stable, Positive, and in the area of a hosted VoIP system for those Guess what downtown Salem is coming cranking it brings a new fresh approach to Growing! businesses and residents who haven’t a need back to it’s grandest glory days! coffee. Next time you see the windmill I Elaine Gesik has over 18 years of commercial for the full VoIP telephone hardware. bVoIP™ The 260 Liberty building was just leased to encourage you to stop in and share as they real estate experience working for some of is as simple as plugging your VoIP telephone a new visionary project which has decided to say “the Dutch Love.” They defi nitely put a the nation’s largest real estate investors. She has handled all phases of the transaction from in and making phone calls. With a full base it’s venture here in Salem – Welcome smile on your face to share with the rest of start to fi nish including the asset management feature set that makes a standard telephone “Madison Avenue” where outlets, thrift, the world. for large portfolios She brings a balanced, fair approach to commercial real estate. To contact line seem obsolete and long distance rates non-profi t and profi t merge. A creative Exciting things seem to be occurring on Elaine, please call 03-86-702. of 3¢/min, bVoIP is already offering one new retail venture with a little something all sides of our marketplace, new roads to of the most cost-effective, effi cient hosted for everyone visit their website at www. reach the industrial markets, new buildings voice over IP upscalethrift.com. I encourage everyone are going up everywhere, and investors solution on to watch in anticipation for the new stores are investing, dreamers are dreaming and the market. arrival which is scheduled for Mother’s progress and commerce are growing. H i l i a d utilizes your LAN, WAN, or standard internet connection to deploy the full-feature telephone set that integrates with a PC for advanced call control. It is a more cost-effective and effi cient method of transporting calls and has proven to increase most business’s profi tability, productivity, and communication in a given industry. TeleSmart has over 20 years experience in system design and business telephone systems. Recognized by a major IP telephone vendor as one of the highest ranked customer service providers in the Premier Business Trade Show market, TeleSmart has boasted volumes Thursday, May 11, 2006 | showbiztradeshow.com in the area of clientele maintenance. TeleSmart has received an overall customer Jackman Long Building, Oregon State Fair & Expo Center satisfaction rating of 93.3% and has set its There are plenty of reasons to be a Show-Biz Presented by: goals even higher in years to come. Exhibitor... Convenient carts and assistance TeleSmart was conceived by acting loading and unloading, completely carpeted president Mark Bilton-Smith who has been exhibition hall, table (with skirting) and chairs an innovative leader in the interconnect included... And don’t forget about the 5,000 industry for over 20 years. 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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 503-581-1466 consumer since January 1st, 2006 and is ~ Tim Layton, I-Sold-It on Ebay showbiztradeshow.com ready for full install for use with a current IP provider or new low-cost bandwidth that is provided by TeleSmart. For more information on Hiliad™, visit www.TeleSmartnetworks.com. Page 1 Salem Business Journal march 2006 Use Progressive Discipline to Minimize liability
In my column last month, I talked about Suspension Without Pay. The warning the importance of using “best practices” to should again include expectations Randy Sutton minimize liability. One best practice that and consequences. At this point, the Employment Law: almost always makes sense is progressive “consequence” will usually be immediate discipline. termination of employment. If the and “may” be taken, but employment is ‘at- Employers often feel that the odds are suspension involves a salaried exempt will” and management reserves the right stacked against them, as many employment employee, take care in how the suspension to skip steps and terminate employment laws are employee-friendly and even will operate, as the wage and hour rules immediately in its sole discretion. frivolous claims can be expensive to defend. place restrictions on unpaid disciplinary Sometimes supervisors hesitate to write employee responsible for failing to meet Progressive discipline helps give an employer suspensions. employees up because of workload or fear the employer’s expectations after he or she the upper hand by making a lawsuit easier Step Four: Termination. In most cases, of confrontation. Unless the employer has receives clear instruction and an opportunity to dismiss and a BOLI/ EEOC complaint it may make sense to suspend “pending a good progressive discipline policy, the to improve. When an employer has acted easier to win. Progressive discipline is a investigation.” This allows a short time for problem that is ignored for a while only fairly and with patience, the unsympathetic “carrot and stick” approach that clarifi es the employer to refl ect on the decision, the gets worse. Finally, a small straw may break employee will not fare well in front of a jury your expectations, motivates improvement, employee to come forward with evidence in the camel’s back, leading the supervisor or administrative agency. and puts the ultimate decision to terminate his or her defense, and a fi nal paycheck to to fi re the employee on the spot. From the Randy Sutton is a partner with the in the hands of the employee. be prepared. employee’s perspective, and probably the SAALFELD GRIGGS PC law fi rm in Salem Here is an example of a progressive Many employers fear that a progressive jury’s as well, fi ring over the “straw” was Oregon. 20 Church Street SE, Salem disciplinary process: discipline policy may tie their hands, unfair. Giving your supervisors the structure Oregon 97301. This article should not be Step One: Verbal Counseling. making it more diffi cult to fi re an employee of a progressive discipline policy will make considered legal advice. Randy focuses his Documentation about the verbal counseling “at-will.” Courts do not punish an employer it easier for them to manage and improve practice on representing management in is placed in the employee’s fi le. who chooses to manage employees through employee performance before the problem employment and business litigation. 03- Step Two: First Written Warning. The progressive discipline, so long as the escalates out of control. 399-1070, [email protected]. Additional warning should clearly state the expectations employer reserves the right to skip the If the disciplinary process is handled articles by Randy can be found on the for improvement and consequences of progressive discipline steps on a case-by- this way, the ultimate termination will Publications page of the fi rm’s website: future violations case basis. To maximize fl exibility, the policy not come as a surprise to the employee. www.sglaw.com. Step Three: Second Written Warning & should state that the progressive steps “can” Moreover, most juries would hold the
The Honeybaked Ham co. & café Targets Salem for expansion
Atlanta, Ga. – The HoneyBaked Ham The HoneyBaked Ham Co., founded in 1957 corporate gifting, as well as a nationally your market, and building relationships in Co. & Café, the nation’s leading legendary and expanded mostly through corporate- recognized and trusted brand highly sought the community.” specialty food retail franchise, famous for owned stores until recently, is attracting after during the holidays. Because of the About The HoneyBaked Ham Co. & Café sweetly glazed spiral-sliced ham and other signifi cant interest around the nation since nature of the products, I don’t have the Founded with its fi rst store in 1957 in quality meats, has announced plans to unveiling its franchise expansion strategy expense and headaches associated with a Detroit, Mich., HoneyBaked Ham has expand its franchise program in Salem. and Café concept. With a total of 365 stores large cooking staff and kitchen operations. grown to become the most recognizable “Salem is primed and ready for The in 37 states around the country, including The best part is lifestyle and fl exibility. Like and trusted brand in America in the HoneyBaked Ham Co. & Café through local 280 company-owned units and 85 franchise most HoneyBaked stores, we are closed on specialty food retail category. Today, 365 franchise ownership,” said Ken Caldwell, locations, The HoneyBaked Ham Co. & Café Sundays and only operate from 10 a.m. to HoneyBaked Ham stores operate in 37 Vice President of Franchise for the Atlanta- has set its sights on opening new units in 6 p.m. in non-holiday months. HoneyBaked states, with plans to open HoneyBaked based HoneyBaked Ham Franchise Co. “The 100+ markets around the nation that fi t its Ham proves that you can combine owning a Ham and Café locations in more than 100 demographics and consumer lifestyle in the model criteria, such as Salem. business with a healthy family and personal new markets through franchise expansion Salem area meet the HoneyBaked expansion The HoneyBaked Ham and Cafe offers life.” in selective towns around the country. In model and criteria. Given the strength of several different opportunities to help An ideal franchisee candidate for The addition to sales of its famous spiral-sliced, our powerful national brand loyalty, the capture year-round business. In addition HoneyBaked Ham Co. & Café is passionate tender HoneyBaked Hams and other quality right local store operator already has a head to its famous fully prepared, spiral-sliced, about the HoneyBaked brand, committed special meats for holidays and everyday start in building a solid base of customers in tender HoneyBaked Hams, popular for to community, and has an entrepreneurial occasions, HoneyBaked Ham stores also the Salem market.” decades of Thanksgiving, Christmas and spirit, Caldwell said, noting that community offer our Café menu, business catering, and Easter seasons, HoneyBaked also offers outreach is critical to attracting and retaining corporate gifting. For more information, Jazz Music for an extensive line of specialty meats, side year-round, loyal catering clientele. “Our visit www.honeybakedfranchising. com or all occasions dishes and desserts that make special recipe for our franchise owners is simple. call 866-968-7424. occasion meals and everyday dinners a It’s all about believing in the brand, knowing break from the ordinary. Thousands of businesses also purchase HoneyBaked Hams throughout the year as ideal gifts for their customers and employees. Also year- round, HoneyBaked offers a wide variety of signature sandwiches, salads, soups and side dishes that can be enjoyed for lunch in their comfortable café settings, or delivered to businesses and other group events in from trios boxed lunches, platters and buffets. to Big Band “I consider myself to have the ideal franchise business,” said Kelly White, owner Ray Rom Music of HoneyBaked Ham and Café in Silverdale, 894 weeks drive n.e., keizer oregon 97303 Wash. “My store brings in consistent sales PH. 503-463-9735 year-round from café dining, catering, special occasions, everyday dinners and march 2006 Salem Business Journal Page 1 CuRt PenCe...Continued from page March Madness at the elsinore schedule, ability to perform the work and fee. LCG Pence is then able to actively engage in the preliminary steps of a project, including Ten (10) performances and either hiring the architect or working very seven (7) fi lms! Now that’s “March Steve Martin closely with the pre-selected architect, to Madness.” This month the variety Live From the Elsinore: frame project estimates and ensure that both of entertainment options at The target budget and schedule are met. LCG Historic Elsinore Theatre will drive you mad – but the voices are THE SIMPSONS. Pence typically subcontracts out about 80 trying to decide which ones to attend. Rick Miller’s one man vocal spectacular, percent of the project – typically electrical Beginning March 1st with Alfred MacHomer, will have you falling off your and plumbing – and performs the concrete Hitchcock’s Rebecca, the spring program seat with laughter in this critically acclaimed work and rough carpentry themselves. of Elsinore movie screenings opens with a performance of Shakespeare’s MacBeth in Irish sound along with an occasional “Essentially, we help our clients value classic series featuring Great Hollywood which all the characters assume voices from contemporary twist. engineer their projects,” Pence said. “It Directors: Alfred Hitchcock, Billy Wilder, TV’s The Simpsons. If you enjoy great ensemble music then becomes a negotiated process from the word John Huston, Fritz Lang, and Orson Live Theatre for the entire family will you simply won’t want to miss the Salem ‘go’. And the result is far better for everyone Welles. feature The Berenstain Bears on Stage, a Concert Band with their Tribute to Sousa involved. It truly creates a win-win situation. Other fi lms include Treasure of the Sierra great introduction to live theatre for young or the Salem Pops Orchestra featuring Our clients get the best of both worlds.” Madre, a classic adventure fi lm that features theatergoers. Revisit the sound of Johnny violinist Ron Kilde. The Salem Community This model of contracting has been yet Humphrey Bogart and “Some Like It Hot,” Cash with Johnny Cash’s Tennessee Three, Concert Association will bring you pianist another example of the Pence tradition of starring Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. these musicians were the band behind the Christiana Pegoraro while the Columbia looking to the future. On alternate Wednesdays the series man in black for over 40 years and helped River Organ club will feature Lew Williams The collaborative processes was, in part, features silent fi lms with live accompaniment create that Johnny Cash sound. This will on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. Steven born of creative necessity. Material costs by Rick Parks on the “Mighty Wurlitzer be the fi rst time for the Tennessee Three King the National Guitar Champion will be have sky rocketed over the past several Organ.” Films this month feature silent fi lm in the Northwest. Just in time for your St. spotlighted in his own solo performance at years – making it diffi cult to pinpoint stars Buster Keaton, Douglas Fairbanks and Patricks Day celebration, you can attend a the end of the month. where projects are going to come in until Laurel & Hardy for only $5. performance by The Celtic Tenors. These I hope you will join us at least once this subcontractor bids are received. Fluctuating The words may be from SHAKESPEARE singers will bring you both that classical month at the Historic Elsinore Theatre. oil prices directly affect the cost of everything delivered to the job site. The cost of plastic products has a direct correlation to rising costs. Litigation is often required to resolve Pence is virtually everywhere: golf to be his avocation. He’s a member at petroleum costs. Domestic steel prices have these and other predictable issues.” The building that houses Wachovia Creekside in South Salem and also enjoys also risen dramatically, as some 25 percent So the pocketbook takes a double hit. Corporation at State and Hawthorne, the Aspen Lakes and the Running Y. of U.S. steel is now exported to China. Increased construction costs with attorney new Oregon Telecom offi ces, the Psalm While he confesses that he manages to golf “We’re trying to get away from hard bid fees and court costs added to that. It’s easy to Performing Arts Center at Corban College, several times a week, Pence is quick to point environment,” Pence concludes. “We just see the fi nancial lose-lose Pence describes. the Valley Professional Center, Willamette out that his favorite thing to spend his off- feel that approach ends up a lose-lose for The winning low bid is rarely the true cost University’s Mary Stuart Rogers Music work hours is with his wife Kim and their everyone involved.” of any large project, according to Pence. So Center/Hudson Concert Hall – the list could children. Pictures are plentiful atop shelves And he goes on to explain. LCG Pence has chosen a different way of go on and on. and credenzas around his offi ce. “Imagine that a new fi re station is being approaching projects. Through fostering LCG Pence has completed some 32 projects At 23, son Brent is the fourth generation of built. The design plans are 100 percent an understanding of solid communications on the Salem Hospital Campus over the Pence to be involved in the family business. completed at the point the project is put out and hands-on experience, LCG Pence has course of the past decade. He’s currently working on the Marion for bids. All contractors must bid on a design demonstrated that trust is developed over “We were building a parking structure, County Courthouse fi re restoration project. into which they’ve had no input whatsoever, time and that, together with their clients, and we had to juggle a tight budget, a tight Daughter Amber is already showing signs and the low bidder gets the job. Yet one thing they can create projects that enhance the timeline and the parking needs of more than of the Pence family entrepreneurial spirit is guaranteed: as the project unfolds, cost communities in which they are built. 2,000 employees,” said Denny Nielsen, at 25. She has a successful novelty ribbon increases and completion delays occur due evidence of Pence Success Abounds Vice President of Professional and Support enterprise called The Ribbon Jar which has to redesign needs and fl uctuating material Just look around Salem. The work of LCG Services at Salem Hospital. become a popular resource for scrapbookers “I was impressed by LCG Pence’s ability and craft lovers everywhere. She markets to organize the project, solve problems and her wares online at www.theribbonjar. Plan Healthy Habits into Your Day communicate. They were always positive, com, eliminating geographic limitations of bY JenniFeR POWeRS cooperative and customer oriented.” a storefront by appealing to a nation-wide Throughout much of Oregon, LCG Pence client base on the World Wide Web. Most of us are so busy that it seems body need this break and you will feel the has remodeled or built some 20 new stores Step-daughter Emily Murat is a student at impossible to incorporate some healthy returns on this investment immediately. for Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Salem Academy. Word has it that she’s truly habits into each day. The truth is that 3-Find some balance in every day. Your time Willamette. got everything it takes to be a successful carving out time for self-care will make our is valuable and it’s important to remember busiest days more bearable. This is where that you have the power to choose how it is Keizer Station is an exciting multi-phased pop singer. Conversations recently occurred good planning is vital. By assigning a specifi c spent. Overbooking yourself will put you on project currently underway. with folks in the music industry in Nashville time for a few benefi cial activities, you will a defi nite road to ruin. Leave yourself some What’s next? – so be watching for Emily’s name on the be on your way towards a happier, healthier down-time each day to engage in an activity The list is pretty impressive. LCG Pence was billboard charts in coming years. you. Nothing drastic. Keep it simple. Here you enjoy without thinking about work. selected as the contractor for the renovation When asked what he likes best about his are a few ideas to get you started: Each day should have a clear beginning and 1- Schedule time to be active. Make an end for both work and personal time. Defi ne of the Portland Center Condominiums – job, Pence’s response is quick and easy. appointment with yourself to take a brisk 10- what those times are and stay true to them. three residential towers that are landmarks “I like helping clients realize their vision minute walk, visit the gym, or even do some You are in great service to yourself and your in the Portland skyline. They are also – helping them get what they want. It’s my quick sit-ups. The idea is to treat it like you business by setting time aside for YOU. the contractors on the Oregon Military job to help them get there.” would any other important appointment. Although these simple steps are meant Department’s new Flight Operations Center As one drives the streets of Salem, Pencil it into your schedule on three or four to improve your personal wellness, you’ll days each week and you’re set! You will fi nd that as you get happier, healthier and at Salem Airport. structures built by one generation of Pence immediately notice a higher energy level, a more productive- your professional life will “When you look at it, it’s easy to see that or another are – literally – everywhere. sharper mind and a more positive outlook. naturally follow suit. it’s actually the same variety of work as Our community is fortunate indeed to have 2-Take a break to nourish your body. Try my dad did,” Pence refl ected. “His last big Curt Pence and his partners, as well as Roy this: When it’s time for lunch-put your work Jennifer Powers, MA., is a certifi ed life coach project as Dale Pence General Contractor Pence and Dale Pence before them, helping aside and go have lunch! For some of us, and public speaker. She works passionately to this is easier said than done. But allowing help people explore and discover their limitless was the Oregon Revenue Building down on Salem build its future. yourself to stop for lunch will actually make possibilities to create a winning life from the the Capitol Mall.” Carolyn Bolton has lived in Salem for 33 the rest of your day more productive. It gives inside out. Jennifer’s coaching practice, Coaching Family and the Future as years and works at Garten Services, Inc. in you time to reset and make the transition from Within, is based in Salem. You can contact Fundamental Values public relations and resource development. She from morning to afternoon. The mind and her at [email protected]. freelances as a contributing writer for the Salem A glance around Curt Pence’s offi ce reveals Business Journal. Page 16 Salem Business Journal march 2006 charitable intentions
As a rule, Americans tend to be generous. mind, donations to a qualifi ed charity are From dropping our change in those Plexiglas deductible. That is, they are deductible if containers at the grocery store to the Gates you itemize rather than take the standard- W. Ray Sagner CFP Foundation’s contributions around the deduction. Most home owners with a Let’s Talk: world, we have the intention of helping mortgage will itemize. those who are less fortunate than we are. For tax purposes, donations under $250 where both the appraiser and representative In this article we will focus on the spectrum should be accounted for with a written from the charity must sign the form. of charitable giving. The amount given will receipt showing the organization’s name, Some of the more sophisticated techniques depend upon your intention and upon the the date, and amount donated. You should for charitable giving will be integrated with amount you have or want to give. If you are also have access to the cancelled check. your estate plan, and may include a trust putting money into a change box because For non-cash donations you need all of of some kind. In a Charitable Remainder next. Family foundations can be expensive you don’t like to carry change and like to the above minus the check of course, but Trust the donor receives an immediate to set up, but they do allow for more fl exible feel that you may be helping someone, that include a detailed description of the item(s) tax deduction and an income stream for giving than the trust mentioned above. may be a good enough reason to donate that on the receipt. a period of time with the remainder in Another method to involve the family change; however, if it is something you do on For donations in value above the the trust going to the charity. A simple is to set up a donor advised fund. These a regular basis you may want to know if the $250 amount, you must have written alternative to the Remainder Trust would be funds are turn key, meaning most fi nancial money donated is really meeting its stated documentation from the charity by the time a Charitable Gift Annuity, where the donor institutions offer them and there is no need purpose. A simple web search may tell you if you fi le your tax return. If not and you are enters into an agreement with the charity to have your attorney draft the documents. the charity is really doing what it advertises audited the deductions will be disallowed. to receive payments for a specifi c period The Donor Advised Fund can provide a and what portion of the donations really For non-cash donations over $500 you of time with the balance staying with the family an excellent opportunity to engage reaches the folks in need. must fi le Form 8283 (Non-cash Charitable charity. A Charitable Lead Trust works the children in the value of giving and instill When we consider donations larger Contributions) with your 1040. It can get a other way, the charity receives payments for family values. than loose change there are several things bit more complicated with contributions over a fi xed period and the remainder goes to the There are many good local organizations to consider. Our tax system is based on $5,000, unless you are contributing publicly benefi ciaries of the trust. There are several that benefi t our community. Should you incentives; we receive deductions and traded securities, you must obtain a written variations of these trusts, so selection have a specifi c charity that you would like credits because Uncle Sam would like us appraisal (no older than 60 days) of the should be based on the donor’s needs, and to support, your advisors can help you make to behave in a certain way. With that in value and complete Section B of Form 8263, the trust should be drafted by the donor’s the most of your gifts and perhaps introduce estate planning attorney. you to organizations that help in areas you There are a couple of planning vehicles are passionate about. World Famous Oceanographer and that may accomplish family goals as well as environmentalist to Speak at the Salem benefi t a charity. A family foundation may Ray Sagner is a Certifi ed Financial PlannerTM with The Legacy Group, Ltd, a fee only Registered provide the opportunity to involve several Investment Advisory Firm, in Salem. Ray can conference center May 20 generations in the decisions on how to best be contacted at 03-81-6020, Voice Message #303, or by email at Ray@The LegacyGroup. The Medical Foundation of Marion & distribute the money and allow values to be com. You may view the Company’s web site at Polk Counties will hold a benefi t lecture, handed down from one generation to the WWW.TheLegacyGroup.com Saturday, May 20, 2006 at the Salem Conference Center. The featured speaker is oceanographer, Jean-Michel Cousteau, who has dedicated his life to protecting marine Gladys blum is First citizen environments by exploring the world’s Gladys Blum of Gladys Mid-Willamette Valley oceans. As the eldest son of the late ocean Blum Group Real Estate campaign drive. explorer Jacques Cousteau, he made it his Services was honored as Also honored as part of life’s work to educate people about the the 2005 First Citizen. the 2006 First Citizens importance of our oceans. He currently Blum’s civic roles in the Banquet were Distinguished leads the Ocean Futures Society, a nonprofi t Salem area community Awards Recipients Gayle organization in Santa Barbara. include her service as a Caldarazzo, Betsy Belshaw, Emcee for the event will be Dr. Stephen Board member for Family and Ann Kelly. Hammond, a renowned Marine Research Building Blocks, Salem First Citizen is sponsored Scientist with a PhD. in Marine Geophysics Leadership Foundation, by West Coast Bank, and Director of NOAA Pacifi c Marine and Blindskills Inc., an K a i s e r - P e r m a n e n t e , Environmental Laboratory’s Ocean organization which serves Saafeld Griggs, PGE, Environment Research Division. He the visually impaired. In Fastsigns, Willamette currently directs a national ocean exploration addition, Gladys Blum Valley Vineyards, Jensen program that provides millions of dollars to serves as co-chair of this Companies, Allied Video oceanographers around the world. He also Jean-Michel cousteau year’s United Way of the Productions, and BC leads a Tsunami research program that has Towing. been at the center of events following the 2004 tsunami in Sumatra. VolCanoes...Continued from page 6 The event starts with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and presentation at 7:30 p.m. It is open Jerry Walker volunteered to talk about the (Keizer) that does not have Bob Newton’s Bob Newton’s stamp of approval. Which to the general public and tickets must be unexpected passing of one of his team’s stamp on it. Volcanoes Stadium is just a begs the question: Are you ready for some… purchased in advance. General admission earliest supporters and one of Keizer’s small, little portion of it. Every positive baseball? seats are $45 and students with current I.D. founding fathers, the recently reposed thing that has happened in this city, he’s Contributing Editor Michael Patrick O’Connor can purchase a general admission seat for Bob Newton who died following a freak been involved in,” Walker said. grew up attending plenty of Giants games in $20. For information or to order tickets, bodysurfi ng accident in Hawaii. I plan to join former mayor Dennis Koho his youth while growing up in San Francisco’s Sunset District. Although the scribe now sports visit the Foundation website at http://www. “Bob and my family…the Newtons were and take in the fi rst pitch marking the 10th laugh lines and crow’s-feet, he distinctly recalls mpmedsociety.org or call the Marion-Polk very close friends and we were in Hawaii at anniversary of Salem-Keizer Volcanoes batting .333 for the Holy Names Panthers in his single season of organized baseball and claims to Medical Society offi ce at 503-362-9669. his home just two months ago. They invited baseball on Opening Night, June 24. I have played error free as a center fi elder. If you All net proceeds will go to the MedAssist us to spend Christmas with them in Hawaii hope to be part of a capacity crowd at “The question the veracity of such prowess around the program, which provides free life-saving this year and we planned to do that. I just Crater”, Volcanoes Stadium moniker. I diamond, he jokes that skeptics will need to foot the bill for a fact checker. prescription medications for the uninsured lost such a great friend. There is very little anticipate that the gathering of fans and old in Marion and Polk Counties. you can look at or touch or feel in this city friends will have both Jerry Walker’s and March 2006 Salem Business Journal Page 17 Professional Mortgage Roles Up Its Sleeves for Community Needs By Tim Buckley “Viewing the landscape from 30,000 is putting wheels on my ideas,” Hafner feet gives you perspective,” says Dave says. Hafner, owner of Professional Mortgage The men met about six years ago, when Corporation in Salem. He uses altitude as a Ryan was a Marion County Commissioner figure of speech and as a tool for business and Hafner was helping to start a Salem development. But he uses the same strategy branch of Life Directions, a peer-to-peer to look at basic human needs and the role mentoring and coaching project for youth, business can have in satisfying those needs. based on the notion of forgiveness. Ryan Another figure of speech Hafner uses worked for the 30 year-old national non- regularly is “getting your hands dirty.” profit as its Chief Operating Officer for He’s referring to the difference between a year between leaving the County and being involved peripherally – through joining PMC. Still involved, PMC is helping your checkbook, for example - and being to support the Life Directions curriculum involved directly. “I have given to charitable in two city high schools and three middle organizations for many years. But until schools. They plan to expand the program 1997, I wasn’t involved personally, in a face- further next year. to-face way,” he adds. As a commissioner, Ryan was also deeply A friend of his is one of the directors of involved in child welfare issues. Since then, Save the Children. Hafner’s change of heart as part of the ongoing work of the Marion came as a result of a trip he took with his County Children and Families Commission friend to Vietnam in 1997, about the same and Catholic Community Services, he is time he purchased Professional Mortgage on the action group finding support for an Corporation. He has been deeply involved estimated 1200 foster children in the county. Dave Hafner and Mike Ryan of Professional Mortgage in international children’s welfare issues “The unintended consequence of our tough and projects ever since. But during a visit community stance on methamphetamine “The rapport created in the office after such In the meantime, Hafner still travels to his friend made to Salem, he challenged use is that infants, young children and older an event is amazing,” Ryan adds. S.E. Asia about three times a year. Pictures Hafner to do the same thing in Salem that youth must be removed from drug houses Part of Hafner’s instruction to Ryan in his office show him with villagers in front he’s doing in S.E. Asian countries. and placed elsewhere, Ryan says. was to use his considerable network of his favorite projects: a children’s welfare What Hafner jumpstarted at Professional Part of the answer to the problem was and work experience to bring together center near Hanoi, Vietnam, and a women’s Mortgage Corporation (PMC) was a culture the establishment of Receiving Homes and disparate groups to satisfy larger needs. cooperative in Myanmar, providing “micro of giving, encouraging his employees to Forever Homes in Salem, the first of which “I’m interested in reducing the number of financing” to start small enterprises like a volunteer in the community in ways that was started in 1997. Both Ryan and Hafner ‘silos’ that exist, removing barriers between sewing service or poultry farming. help them feel good about their positive are involved in finding funds to add more groups and working together on fixing big He also continues his up-close-and- contributions. Then he hired Mike Ryan homes to that inventory. “Thankfully, these problems,” Ryan says. To that end, Hafner personal work in Salem, most recently full time as PMC’s director of community are caring, nurturing homes that provide has been asked to sit on a legislative “blue agreeing to provide mentoring to two men services. “I spend as much time as possible a drug-free, stable environment where ribbon task force” chaired by Sen. Jackie just released from incarceration. “These are being involved in Salem while trying to run youngsters can begin to normalize again,” Winters that will bring some state resources people with determination, talent and some my business successfully,” he says, “but I Ryan adds. to address local issues. Ryan is his alternate experience,” Hafner says. “What they face in don’t have 40 to 60 extra hours a week that I Dynamic Life, Inc. is another organization when he can’t be there. the community is a cultural tendency to not can personally contribute. I need a shadow,” PMC contributes to with money and time. Ryan has also recently agreed to be an house or hire ex-offenders. My commitment he continues, “somebody with strong moral The aim is to involve youth in community advisor to the Home For Good Initiative of is to help them access employment. The way fiber and personal commitment, somebody service and, as a result, make service part of Marion County. That initiative has identified I see it, my job is to create rungs in a ladder. to take a risk with me and share a role. Mike their core life. More than 700 students took the services available to former incarcerated Once that’s done, they can climb it just like part in one or more of the events last year: men and women, mental health clients, anybody else.” “Day One” (35 community service projects); former substance abusers and homeless His final word on the role of business in Short on staff and time? Thanksgiving dinners to homeless people in people. “There are quite a few organizations society: “Capitalism won’t work unless we Marion Square and the Reed Opera House serving the needs of these people,” Ryan have a healthy community. We all need to Need a copywriter, graphic designer, and a Christmas Tree giveaway to more says, “but we need to build capacity to serve roll up our sleeves and get to work on behalf creative-idea-generator, media buyer, than 125 low income families. 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State of the City...Continued from page in 10 years, and a fire department bond rehabilitating the paving of many City sewer bills that can be paid on-line, issuance measure in 20 years. Just as you put a new streets, nearly double a typical year’s efforts. of permits through the city website, and it became apparent that great things were roof on your house when it starts leaking or Even with these extremely large projects providing information to the public. happening in Salem. add new machinery to your business, a city to handle, Public Works has aggressively Efficiencies in providing other services At the City Government level, Bob Wells needs to re-invest in its infrastructure. managed their costs to have only a 2% – Police, Fire, 911, Code Enforcement – can has been City Manager for 18 months. On the November ballot Council has increase in their operating budget compared be gained by annexing property that is in the During that time he has accomplished approved placing a $24.7 million dollar to four years ago. Outstanding management County, but surrounded by property in the re-organization of some departments, bond measure. This will not raise your of taxpayer dollars. City limits. These islands or “enclaves” make encouraged a teamwork approach, and property taxes, as previous bonds are being Community Services led by Director co-ordination of services more expensive brought the customer service attitude to the paid off at a rapid rate. For example, if you Ed Jochums has responsibility for the and difficult than necessary. Often graffiti forefront. owned a home worth $150,000.00 in 1996, operation of the Senior Center. The current enforcement occurs on one side of the street We are very pleased to have Bob’s $325.00 of your tax bill would have paid GO center received National Accreditation by that is in the city, but not on the other side leadership assisted by Assistant City bond debt, this year it was $111.00 and next the National Institute of Senior Centers, a in the county. By becoming part of our City, Manager, Linda Norris, who has worked year $78.00. In five years it would be zero. division of the National Council on Aging. these residents who use our City streets and with department directors to develop Passing the fire department bond measure Our center is one of 15,000 across the parks will participate in paying for their diversity hiring strategies, stepped into will keep the GO bond tax at approximately country, with only 120 accredited. Salem’s maintenance – an issue of tax fairness. temporary department director positions the current $111.00. is the first in the state of Oregon and In addition to enclaves, we have signed as transitions occurred, and handled the Being GO bond debt-free sounds good, Washington to receive this recognition. agreements from many property owners to completion of agreements related to the but deferral of expanding fire services can Community Services also worked with annex into the City to be able to hook up Conference Center. The result of their be costly in human terms. It was with very the Parks Advisory Board to use the parks to City water and sewer service. Over 35 leadership of the City is efficiencies of careful consideration that the Fire Dept. “system development charges” paid by of these annexations will be on a special operation, balanced budgets without major bond measure was selected as the most builders on each home they build, to election on Sept. 19. service cuts, living within our means and critical to take to the voters. construct new ball fields. Later this Spring Community Development led by Vickie using tax dollars wisely. Another department that re-invests in we will have a dedication of the two new Woods is responsible for preparing these Public Safety has been at the top of Council our community is the Urban Development soccer fields and two new baseball fields annexations for the ballot, which takes goals. The addition of 10 more Police Officers Department led by Rick Scott. The at State and Hawthorne which are in many hours of staff time due to voter gives our newly appointed Police Chief, conference Center where we meet today and Councilor Rogers Ward . Added to the four required annexations. This department Gerry Moore, some of the tools he needs to the Mill Creek Industrial Park were major new neighborhood parks to be constructed recently completed some streamlining continue to reduce crime. These additional projects for Urban Development. Urban over the next two years, and the continued of code regulations, completion of the officers allowed the expansion of staffing of Renewal tax dollars are also leveraged support for the middle school, after residential development standards, and the Traffic Control Unit and the formation through toolbox and special housing school, Power program, we are providing other ordinances with the support of the of a Drug Activity Response Team to partner programs to revitalize blighted areas and more places for children to have positive development community, garbage haulers, with the No Meth Not in My Neighborhood. attract private investment, now evident in experiences. neighborhoods, and other interested Last year 584 drug house complaints were the revitalization of downtown. Four of the Another outdoor amenity related to our citizens. By emphasizing a strong customer investigated by the team and 269 children large, historic buildings that were vacant for parks is the trail system. Councilor Randall service attitude and improved time frames removed from dangerous living conditions. so long were purchased by private parties, worked with a citizen group who have for the issuance of building permits, Tom Statistics show that 98% of property crimes and are now undergoing renovation for made good progress towards a bridge and Philips, the Building Administrator, recently occur in neighborhoods that do not have an mixed-use, with restaurants, retail and 40 trail linking Minto Island Park to the south received the National Administrator of the active neighborhood watch program. To second floor housing units. $5.5 million in end of Riverfront Park. As we work with Year Award from the National Homebuilders engage the neighbors in crime reduction, loans and grants plus $17 million in private Boise Cascade on the easement, we are Assoc. This entire department is working the Police Dept. has been the leader in investment is improving 30 buildings also moving forward on the design phase with the community to encourage dollar revitalizing the neighborhood watch downtown. of the railroad bridge from the north end of investments that make our City strong. program to include more participation and North of downtown at Broadway and Riverfront Park across the Willamette River In this day an age, legal contracts and awareness of suspicious activities through Market, a Special Housing Loan along with to Wallace Marine Park. clear code and ordinances for land use are a strong education effort and steps towards private investment will result in new YWCA The railroad bridge is now on the National an important part of a well-run City. City community policing principles. offices, 60 units of affordable housing, and Register of Historic Places, and has proven Attorney Randall Tosh has provided a strong I am proposing that we expand the concept a new retail-commercial project. Across the to be a very strong structure with only legal voice to resolve code interpretations, of community policing by establishing Police street, the sale of City property will result moderate repairs required. The walking and solid direction to Council during our sub-stations in vulnerable areas for greater in a new office building, and on Jan. 20th a bike surface can be of a type that can allow meetings, and has consistently worked with visibility and easier access for our residents. Request For Proposals was released for the emergency fire and police units to move the community to resolve issues. In the area It has been proven in other cities that a old Eagles site. from the east side to the west side of the of regulatory reform, the legal department more visible presence by law enforcement On Portland Road at Hollywood river. This additional access to West Salem guided us through the adoption of new can be a substantial deterrent for crime. By Station, the Urban Development Dept. is could be extremely useful in the event of an purchasing rules, and they successfully developing relationships with the neighbors, negotiating with a development team for incident on our existing bridges. As we move completed the very complicated legal work especially the children, we can have a strong 80 housing units, 15,000 square feet of forward with grant applications, we welcome involved in establishing the Mill Creek preventative and enforcement program. retail-commercial, and a new Senior Center donations to a special fund established at Industrial District and the Urban Renewal Safe neighborhoods make a City stronger. funded by the sale of the existing Senior the City to support this project. area that will pay for the infrastructure. Our Fire Dept. led by Fire Chief Mike Knode, Center. Speaking of positive experiences and Municipal Judge Frank Gruber is retiring is another important component of our Continued investment in our other stretching taxpayer dollars!!! Have you this year, and his service will be missed. public safety. The department successfully infrastructure – the streets, water, and sewer been to the library lately? Our library He has dealt with everything from parking transitioned ambulance transport services systems, falls to Public Works led by Tim has developed innovative programs from tickets to arrests, with compassion and to a private company creating 62 new jobs, Gerling. The multi-million dollar expansion exciting music and dance to the Super respect for others, which reflects well on our and improving response times. The tenth of our wastewater treatment plant and new Bowl on the big screen, with three sell-out City operations. We hope to see someone roving engine company resulting from water transmission line are on track to meet events. Our thanks to director, Gail Warner, with these skills elected to this position. this change will operate from a temporary budget and DEQ regulations by 2010. Public and her staff for the increased revenue, When we have other job openings at the location, the first new location since 1982. Works designed and constructed a mile of attendance, and continued success of the City, our Human Resources Director, Connie This will allow the fire dept. to meet the 5- large water and sewer lines in under six popular bookmobile program. One of the Munnel, and her staff have brought us high 1/2 minute response time on an additional months to bring the first phase of the Mill staff, B. J. Quinlan received the Oregon quality recruitments. With our emphasis 1,000 calls each year. Creek Industrial Park open for development Library Association’s Distinguished Service on diversity hiring to better reflect our 25% Even with these changes, it has become this Spring with the costs paid by the Award for 2005. minority community, we have expanded apparent that our aging fire equipment, the developer through connection charges. Council policy has focused on becoming our pool of potential employees. During the need for permanent stations in East Salem Although we have not passed a more efficient and finding ways to do the contract negotiations with our three largest and West Salem, and for seismic upgrades transportation bond measure in 10 years, job at less cost. Our new Finance Director, unions that are handled by this department, to two other stations has reached a critical Council has strongly supported identifying Tony Mounts, will be moving many city agreement was reached for random drug point. At issue is that Salem voters have not funds for our streets. In 2005, Public operations into e-government with the passed a general obligation bond measure Works put nearly $4.5 million dollars into resulting savings in mailings for water and Continued on page 19 March 2006 Salem Business Journal Page 19
State of the City...Continued from page 18 streets, a site could become available. We To increase support for economic that keeps the Willamette River clean was look forward to this exciting addition to our development from the City government, the first design of its kind in the Nation. testing, showing their commitment to a arts and culture scene. I am refocusing our efforts through the Council placed strong pesticide controls drug-free work place. They set an example Another important piece of economic Salem Economic Recovery Team, to develop on City parks maintenance, and a tree for the entire community. development is transportation. In addition a short and long-term strategic plan. By ordinance that requires 25% of the existing For the last three years your Mayor and to the environmental study for a third bridge working with targeted leaders, the public, trees to be retained or replanted during new Council have put a great deal of focus on across the Willamette river, two weeks ago and organizations in the community, we construction, with special consideration economic development – good family wage we attended the groundbreaking for the $64 will develop a “business plan for economic to Oregon White Oaks, and protection jobs. It has been painful to see the jobs lost million dollar widening of I-5 to six lanes. prosperity”. We need to identify the types of riparian vegetation along our many from the closing and downsizing of businesses, This includes the replacement of six bridges, of industries we want to attract to Salem, streams. but there is much being done to move forward and improving the northbound on-ramp and those companies that will complement One of our most exciting accomplishments with new opportunities. Our economies as from Kuebler Road. This important corridor our area. The next step is to be a part of the is the Mill Creek Industrial Park wetlands a City, State and Nation are dealing with for the movement of trucks and autos is a pro-active recruitment of these companies plan - an example of combining many small changing times, but we have what it takes in crucial link to our Mill Creek Industrial Park. – demonstrating that there is community, wetland areas into an integrated space that Salem to be economically stable. Our thanks to Congresswoman Darlene government and political support for has a higher functioning level, with a public We are receiving national attention on the Hooley, Senator Gordon Smith, Senator business in Salem. open space and public trail feature. This is Mill Creek Industrial Park– a successful Ron Wyden, Governor Kulongoski, and the The other benefit of having a long-range the first wetland mitigation of this type in project through the efforts of SEDCOR, Oregon Dept. of Transportation. plan for our economic future, is the ability the State and, once again, Salem is a leader the City of Salem, and State of Oregon. The Commercial air service is our next to be prepared with priority uses for in environmental issues. Request for Proposals is closing soon, with challenge. It is difficult to attract some of the additional State owned land that will be Salem is no longer the government town two strong proposals for the first 146 acres high paying jobs to a community without air sold as surplus. As the State moves forward of 45,000 people it was when I moved here of warehouse-distribution space, a required service – let’s face it – time is money in the with decisions on the State Hospital and in 1956. We are the second largest City in minimum of a $75 million dollar investment business world. We have made significant other land, we have the opportunity to guide the State with the U.S. Census Bureau producing 500 to 800 new jobs. It will take progress in a difficult industry that is under our future and put these properties back forecasting 23% growth in the next 15 State property that paid no property taxes, tremendous financial pressures. We still on the tax rolls. The Mill Creek Industrial years. Growth brings vitality, jobs, and arts use the Urban Renewal tax increment have strong interest from Horizon Airlines, Park, the Sustainable Fairview mixed-use and cultural opportunities, but it must be method, which results in the development Allegant Airlines, and other smaller carriers. development, and the Fairview Industrial managed well. Our livability factor remains paying for the infrastructure, and end up Delta Airlines is repositioning their company Park are examples of successful transition strong, and we want to keep it that way – with an assessed value at build-out of $350 and expanding into the West Coast from their from State owned property to well-planned, even with people moving here without a pre- to $400 million dollars. Salt Lake City hub. It was apparent from beneficial new uses. secured job. And, of course, let’s not forget The second phase is also in the RFP process the meeting we had with Delta in Atlanta, Last October I accompanied a team that over 4,000 babies were born at Salem for a master developer of the next 150 acres, Georgia in December that our presentation including Governor Kulongoski, Larry Hospital last year. In five years they will with strong responses from both Oregon positioned us for serious consideration for Glassock, Charlie Allcock from PGE, be attending school, so I am very pleased and National companies. As this property service beginning in 2006. members of the Port of Portland and the that the Salem-Keizer School district has begins to develop next year, we will see the As we celebrate the past accomplishments Portland Development Commission to a established a Long Term Facilities Planning results of over ten years of diligent efforts of recruiting Wachovia and Oregon Aero conference attended by 3,000 company committee to plan to accommodate growth to bring good private sector jobs to Salem. to Salem, we are also pleased to have the site selectors and real estate consultants. and balance school enrollment. Our sincere thanks to Governor Kulongski expansion of existing businesses like K/P We hosted a gathering and had one-on-one As growth continues, Council has taken for his support of this project through his Graphics, Garmin, and Truitt Bros. Retaining visits with many interested site selectors steps to reduce the impact on neighborhoods “shovel ready” program. Boise Cascade with their family wage jobs – putting Oregon, and Salem, back on their by approving multiple family development Other creative methods to open up and watching the growth in the construction map. In April, I plan to attend the next standards to link setbacks to the height of industrial land inside our City limits is industry where $20.00 to $30.00 per hour conference in Philadelphia to build on those buildings, more landscaping and buffering the proposed Urban Renewal and Local jobs are prevalent, has widened the job relationships and contacts. requirements, and more notification prior Improvement District for McGilchrist choices for our community. In addition, I am proposing a Salem booth to Planning Commission hearings. For infill Street. With job-creating projects on the The re-use of existing vacant buildings is at the International Conference of Shopping areas in our established neighborhoods we drawing board for construction within the especially welcomed. The large State Farm Centers in May to enhance our visibility now require better setbacks and slightly next year, this area near the airport and I-5 office building on Portland Road has been to the retail and commercial sector. By larger parcels on flag lots. freeway will be an important addition to our purchased by an investment group who demonstrating the strong support from Programs have been in place since 2003 industrial lands base. are putting $2 million into renovation for the political and city government arenas, to encourage housing choices such as At Salem Hospital, our largest employer, a Fortune 60 company who will occupy we may help our commercial brokers and downtown rentals and condos plus the re- with important family-wage jobs, an 30,000 square feet, and employ 200 new current mall owners to attract some of the development of underutilized parcels along expansion plan is underway to bring family wage jobs. State Farm will remain new stores we need to continue as a strong main arterials where frequent bus service efficiencies and more services to our in Salem in a new office building under shopping destination. is available. We have made it easier for community. The importance of this regional construction on Hawthorne Ave. To further create diversified job mixed-use with conditional use zoning and facility to Salem cannot be overstated. A Discussions continue with companies opportunities, we will request an overlays. Outstanding examples are the growing, aging population needs top notch in diverse fields from bio-tech to high appropriation through our Congressional Meridian at Commercial and Mission with medical care and the ability to attract good tech to plastics. It takes time to attract delegation for funds to establish a business condo and office units, a planned condo medical personnel. new companies, along with relationship incubator program. Statistics show that most development at Front St. and Court, and Economic development comes in many building, financial incentives, political and job growth is through the small business the exciting retail and condos on Liberty forms. There has been much discussion community support. There are no “overnight sector. If we can help new businesses during St. across from City Hall. Demand remains about the creative class and the spin-off successes” in most business recruiting. those difficult early months, we have the high for these market rate units and as they from universities to make successful cities. I want to take this moment to thank potential to grow many new jobs. To further are completed we will encourage new large We are fortunate in Salem to have a strong Larry Glassock, President of SEDCOR, emphasize the importance of this program, developments to include some workforce working relationship with Willamette who is retiring next month, for his I will be traveling to Washington D.C. in housing to help employees who want to live University as they move into a major accomplishments, and the outstanding March along with Councilors Randall and closer to their jobs. expansion of their campus. In addition to work of his organization in supporting our Rogers, to lobby for this important funding Let’s find a way to embrace the new housing for students, they are planning for existing businesses and recruiting new package. residents while maintaining our livability. a $50 million dollar performing arts center. companies. Even as we work on economic issues, we We must strengthen our neighborhoods by Just think what that can do for us in terms As Larry moves to the golf course, I ask you have kept in mind the importance of our increasing participation in neighborhood of image, drawing entertainers and tourists to reach out to support the new President, beautiful environment. We continue to associations, possibly adopting the from throughout the nation and world. Ray Burstedt, a man with extensive protect our farmland and the $600 million Town Hall format so successful in West The City has identified areas where we may economic development experience. We look in gross revenue Marion County agriculture Salem. Federal assistance for funding to be able to help. Negotiations are underway to continued strong membership, and city produces each year by encouraging denser improve train crossings could reduce the to relocate the City Data Center, which and county financial support for SEDCOR development coordinated with bus service need for so many whistle warnings, and sits right in the middle of the proposed to give Ray the tools he needs to bring more by the Transit District. Our innovative site. With the vacation of some little-used family wage jobs to our area. wastewater treatment plant expansion Continued on page 20 Page 20 Salem Business Journal March 2006
State of the City...Continued from page 19 especially at the interchanges, because it University faculty and students? Is the $120 In closing, I must say how proud I am of will hurt downtown. million in urban renewal taxes our city spent Salem. We have made tremendous positive partnerships with non-profits like Salem Does local retail and commercial affect in downtown going to pay off? steps. We are investing in our infrastructure, Leadership Foundation and their “City as downtown? What about the tremendous While we are waiting to see the outcome crime is being aggressively addressed, the Neighborhood” can build relationships. increase in internet shopping? How about of the D I D, we are working on the broader groundwork for new jobs is in place, and These partnerships extend to support for local people who go Portland and the Pearl marketing of Salem and the region to draw our downtown is coming alive!!! Diverse programs that help those less fortunate. At District to shop? Are the new retail spaces the tourism trade to our hotels, shops, interests are sitting down at the table to the City level, Council approved establishing in proposed mixed-use projects competition restaurants, attractions, and conference resolve issues. This provides a foundation a voluntary donation fund to assist with too? – Should we back away from mixed- center. Although the change in tourism for future success. Salem has truly become a water and sewer bills, and Councilor Rogers use? Is our downtown really threatened? contractor for the City created some City of teamwork – working together for the is working to develop lower rates for those on Or in reality, is all the recent, new, multi- concerns, the temporary transition into the greater good. Two heads may be better than sewer-only services. But even as the City of million dollar investment in downtown - of SCVB/City management has proven to be one, but 142,000 are just pure dynamite!!! Salem Housing Authority provides support buildings being purchased and redeveloped, very successful with Barbara Roberts from There are those who call me an eternal or management of over 3,000 low-income a much better indicator that there is room Community Services providing outstanding optimist, but I do not see the world through housing units, we still have homelessness, for all types of shopping, entertainment, assistance. The new professional Visitors rose-colored glasses – I see a world of with over a l,000 homeless children and dining options in our region? Surely Guide has been an instant hit with our possibilities, and people who can make it attending school each day. We cannot be the these savvy investors must have confidence advertisers and tourists, and a true financial happen. Salem has all it takes to be the “Best perfect place to live unless everyone has a in downtown’s revitalization. success. New partnerships and sponsorships City in Oregon.” Thank you for letting me be warm, safe place to call home, and I applaud In the downtown area Kohl’s is rumored are proving mutually beneficial, from a part of it. recent efforts by the Salvation Army, No to be replacing Mervyns, the new T.J. Maxx the State Fair to the Wineries. The taxes Meth group, Sheriff Raul Ramirez and Mid- store that opened last August is booming generated from the overnight hotel stays Hooley Urges House Valley Housing to address this issue. with business, and the downtown Meier & translate into support for maintenance Other organizations helping lower income Frank will remodel this year and be renamed of Bush House, Deepwood, A.C. Gilbert Financial Services children and families will begin capital to reflect the Macy’s ownership. New stores Discovery Village, and the Carousel, Committee to Hold campaigns to expand their outreach, and restaurants will locate in buildings marketing, and support for special events. Inquiry on Proposed including the YWCA, YMCA, the Boys and under renovation - the Bishop, Metropolitan, The Tourism Task Force met nearly Girls Club new West Salem Branch, and the Wards, Andersons, Grant, and Wells Fargo every week for three months to form the Port Takeover Salvation Army Kroc Center. buildings. They will contain commercial, basis for a special procurement of a new Washington, DC – Congresswoman The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc retail and some housing, bringing the non-profit contractor with a restructured Darlene Hooley (OR-5) called for Corps Community Center is a “once in vacancy rate from 27% three years ago to board and membership model. With over immediate Congressional hearings in the a lifetime” opportunity, and it is closer 7% today. We have an opportunity to build $500,000.00 in City hotel/motel taxes House Financial Services Committee on the to being a reality. I want to give special a shopping destination with wonderful each year contributed to an organization proposed takeover of major American port recognition to Gerry Frank for his leadership department stores, national brand and local responsible for marketing our City, we will operations by a state-owned company of the and involvement in leading this effort. I boutique stores, marvelous restaurants, art now require City staff and two Councilors to United Arab Emirates (UAE). If approved, also want to acknowledge the Salem Area galleries, and all the other special features be involved in the decision- making. the deal would turn over port operations in Chamber of Commerce who from the first of downtown including the Elsinore Theater Volunteers will play a strong role in at least six major cities (Baltimore, Miami, presentation in Portland have given strong and Salem Cinema – the sites of our first the future just as they have in the past, New Jersey, New York, New Orleans, and support for all aspects of this project. film festival in April. We have CHARM and volunteers who serve on our City Boards Philadelphia) to UAE owned and operated Dubai Ports World. This center with aquatics, gymnasium, HISTORY – and we need to build on it!!!! and Commissions, as neighborhood chairs, The House Financial Services Committee, arts and crafts, and other features is a $60 The property owners and business and in civic organizations. Civic groups like of which Hooley is a senior member, has million dollar gift to this community, $30 owners downtown are working to establish Salem Rotary who built and donated to the oversight and investigation jurisdiction million for construction, and $30 million a Development Improvement District to City the $200,000.00 Pavilion in Riverfront over the Department of the Treasury and for an endowment. It will provide unmet manage the parking district taxes to take Park, West Salem Rotary who refurbished the Committee on Foreign Investments educational and recreational activities care of the parking garage maintenance, the water spray pool in West Salem Park in the United States (CFIUS), which is the through sponsorships and partnerships with enforcement of parking time zones, general at a cost of $22,000, and the Marion-Polk Committee which oversees the approval many community non-profits, businesses, clean-up, security, and marketing. This D I Building Industry Association who raised process for foreign investments such the and individuals. The development and D group would eventually have an elected over $10,000.00 to re-roof the historic port agreement by Dubai Ports World. operational sustainability plans are due to be board that represents downtown interests. freight station next to the Amtrak Station on “To go forward with this deal without submitted to the Salvation Army Territorial In the meantime, the City is stepping up to 12th street to preserve it for future use. Our intense oversight and investigation would be foolish,” said Hooley. “In the post 9/11 Headquarters by April 3 to show that it is a use Urban Renewal funds to make needed Salem Realtors Association rehabilitated a world, we know we mustn’t be cavalier about sustainable project. infrastructure improvements. In late Spring, drug house in Keizer to help our wonderful deals that could jeopardize our homeland To meet the needs of the underserved in major sidewalk renovation will begin in front neighboring city. And of course, the Salem security. The stakes are too high and the our community, the fees for use will be kept of the Reed Opera House and Grand Lodge, Chamber of Commerce who put forth consequences could be disastrous.” very reasonable. Because this may create and we will be installing lights for increased tremendous efforts in all aspects of Salem In a letter to Committee Chairman some operational shortfall, we have formed safety on State, Court, and Chemeketa near life and business, from downtown, to the Mike Oxley, Hooley joined Congressman a committee led by Dick Withnell to ensure Front Street. Kroc Center, to City budget analysis. Thank Barney Frank, ranking member of the that donations of money, building materials, I would love to see downtown think of itself you for your depth of time, dollars, and House Financial Services Committee or in-kind services will be available from as a large – open air – mall with a distinct caring for your community. and Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, the community. I know we ask a lot of image – last year I suggested the “Diamond But, you, as individuals, at no cost, can ranking member of the Financial Services you, all the time, but this is a very special District”, but it could be any catchy phrase. also have a role to play in our city’s future, Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy, to request that the Committee hold opportunity that we must not lose. We are Property and business owners could decide and that is to become a “Salem Champion”. hearings on the Committee on Foreign finally making progress for the future, and for themselves if they want to provide Spread the word about what an outstanding Investments in the United States (CFIUS) we can’t stop now!!!! financial support for marketing and the place we are to visit, live, work, and play approval of the pending sale of the Progress of another type is occurring other services by increasing parking district - it can have an unbelievable positive Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation throughout the mid-Willamette valley - new taxes or installing pay and display meters. influence. Take the example of our Fire Co. (P & O) to Dubai Ports World. retail and commercial that has come on They may choose to sweep the sidewalks Dept. who were successful in attracting In the letter, Hooley and her colleagues line, creating a new vitality for our region. and pick up trash in front of their businesses a large fire professionals’ conference to wrote: “A hearing is urgently needed. Woodburn Company stores have continued to reduce maintenance costs, encourage the Salem, the Public Works Dept. attracting a Congress and the American people deserve to grow, Bridgeport Village at the Lake young people to come back and maintain water conference of 700, Councilor Randall to know how this decision was made. We Oswego exit, Keizer Station in Keizer, new the kiosks where they post flyers like they captured the League of Oregon Cities cannot stand by while our major ports are theaters at Lancaster Mall, West Salem promised the Council 18 months ago, and with 600 participants, and I will bring the turned over to a company owned by the United Arab Emirates without even the Roths expansion with a Kaiser Permanente water the planters so downtown looks Oregon Mayors Assoc. in 2007. These lead national security investigation required by branch, development in South Salem, and beautiful. to dollars coming into our City, exposure for law. Moreover, this decision raises serious many others in the planning stages. Some Could there be a rubber-tired trolley funded new business contacts, and support for our questions about the CFIUS process and of our residents think we should not allow to capture more of the lunch and shopping local businesses. I hope you will be a “Salem whether Congress should play a greater role any more new retail in the Salem area, dollars of State workers and Willamette Champion”. to prevent this sort of result.” march 2006 Salem Business Journal Page 21 national Fibromyalgia Research Association competing with the internet: kicks off Awareness What’s a business Owner to do? campaign So my wife and I decide the other day that we’re both sick and tired of waking up every morning feeling Ken Inlow Salem, Oregon – FM (Fibromyalgia) affects like we’ve been run over by a freight Growing Your Business: 10 million Americans, 90% of them women train, every muscle aching, every of all ages. NFRA (National Fibromyalgia joint stiff. Solution? New mattress! So, what salesperson to sharpen their pencil and give Research Association) headquartered do I do? I go to the web, of course, and start me their best price, knowing all along that I doing research. I quickly learn the distinct can still save an additional 20% on the web. in Salem, OR has crafted a bracelet, is differences between coil and uncoiled, I then thank them very much, race home, presenting a benefi t event in August and is between air and memory foam, between make one fi nal price comparison and click holding a symposium in September to help pillow top and classic designs, etc., etc. In on the fl ashing “buy now” box! Viola! I’m really has my best interest at heart, that’s raise public awareness of this debilitating almost no time, I become a self-proclaimed a hero to my wife on two counts. I’ve saved worth something. If I can feel confi dent expert on precisely what constitutes the money and I’ve enabled both of us to start that I’ll get superior service after the sale syndrome. ultimate in sleep comfort. I also learn very getting a decent night’s sleep. at a local level, that’s worth something too. THE SYNDROME: FM produces quickly that by simply plugging in my credit “But that’s not fair,” you say. “You used If I’m offered a gift with my purchase, even chronic, body wide pain that migrates from card number to any one of hundreds of that poor, unsuspecting salesperson who something as simple as a few extra pillows or websites, I can save on the puchase of my head to toe accompanied by persistent feeds their family on commission, knowing a gift certifi cate for some linens, or maybe a favorite mattress, BIG TIME! all along you had no intention of purchasing nice comforter, that’s all worth something. fatigue, headaches, restless legs, cognitive But, regardless of savings, in order to know from them.” Is it fair or isn’t it? The point is this: The web is here to stay. It impairment, low blood pressure, blurred the best choice for a mattress one must lay on Truth be known, as this issue goes to press, is estimated that approximately 53% of U.S. vision, irritable bowel syndrome and non- the mattress in order to insure that it meets I have yet to make my mattress purchase, citizens used the internet this last holiday the standard for ultimate comfort. After all, although a purchase is eminent. As of now, restorative sleep. Fibromyalgia awareness season to make purchases. That’s over 100 that’s why one buys a new mattress, right? in spite of the savings, the local mattress million people! If you’re in business, you’re is crucial to: So, web prices in hand, I wander in to my store still has a decent shot at my business, if going to feel that, one way or aother. You may • Encourage private donations to fund local mattress store after work one evening they’re smart. That’s right. I will actually pay not be able to compete with price against the research and discover the web is right! I can save BIG more for the same product under the right web, however, there are amny other ways TIME by ordering online. All I have to do conditions. It all boils down to the “vibe” I to win the business that the web will never • Garner patient advocacy to impart is lay on a few of these mattresses, choose get when I go back in to the store to confi rm be able to compete against. It’s called the information to the National Institutes the one I like, and tell the unassuming my choice. If I sense that the salesperson human touch. Try it and see what happens! of Health to encourage them to fund FM scientifi c investigations • Educate support groups and volunteers to encourage them to share the load • Motivate medical schools to teach new doctors about FM Public awareness is so crucial, a special day, May 12, Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, has been set aside by patient advocates to help educate health reform legislators and the medical community regarding this painful, debilitating illness. To date there is no cure or adequate treatment for Fibromyalgia. Each bracelet purchased, at one dollar apiece, helps raise public awareness, provides education and funds research to fi nd the cause and cure for Fibromyalgia. Bracelet purchases can be made and more information can be found at www.nfra.net. About NFRA: NFRA funds and presents symposiums to gather medical professionals to discuss treatment modalities and drug therapies that are helping FM patients, attends medical trade shows, and raises funds for FM research and awareness. NFRA was founded in 1992 by Jack Scott and has funded in excess of 1.6 million dollars toward these goals. NFRA Mission Statement: NFRA is dedicated to education, treatment and fi nding a cure for Fibromyalgia. NFRA has consistently built on this premise educationally, fi nancially, and politically in an effort to raise public, medical and government awareness of this debilitating illness. Page 22 Salem Business Journal march 2006 Oregon Department of Agriculture celebrates 75th Anniversary Oregon Agriculture: Katy Coba Three-quarters of a century. That is how Early challenges included livestock theft, new efforts focused on exploring the export long the Oregon Department of Agriculture animal diseases, plant pests, and inspection market. has been serving the industry and all of dairies and retail food establishments. The 1960s emphasized consumerism with Oregonians in one way or another. Once again, ODA currently has in place ODA continuing its inspection of food, agricultural water quality problems, a This month as part of National Agriculture programs that deal with these issues. We dairies, and the weights and measuring motor fuel quality program, established Week, March 19-25, ODA is commemorating take it for granted now, but in devices that assured the trade relations with China, and a 1996 fl ood its 75th anniversary with its annual 1939, less than 59 percent of customer was getting what that destroyed the Agriculture Building. Agricultural Progress Awards Dinner at Oregon farms had electricity. they paid for. After two years of temporary housing, the the Oregon Garden. But the celebration Still, that was much better than Drought and fi nancial trou- department’s staff was welcomed into a new should last all year long. The agency has the 28 percent farm average bles plagued Oregon agricul- building at the original site that operates had quite a history over the decades, and it nationwide. ture in the 1970s, but ODA today. is fascinating to see that many of the same When World War II arrived, a marched on with such inno- I have been director of this great agency issues faced in earlier generations are still major portion of ODA’s male work force was vation as using biological control on the for three years now and it remains a presenting challenges in the 21st century. either drafted or enlisted. The same was dreaded tansy ragwort– a weed poisonous privilege. The professionalism, expertise, As Oregon attained statehood in 1859, true on the Oregon farm. Women, both in to cattle. In time, the department became and dedication on daily display make farming and ranching were well-established the agency and in the industry, contributed internationally acclaimed for its use of ben- me proud of the Oregon Department of industries. But there was no need for a heavily and kept things running as America efi cial insects to control problem weeds. Agriculture. There is no doubt that this state agency to oversee such activities until worked to feed and cloth a nation at war. While there were many regulatory issues to agency will continue to be an important 1931, when Governor Julius Meier signed In the late 1940s, food processing became deal with in the 1980s, such as fi eld burning agency that serves the agriculture industry legislation that folded several boards and a more important part of the agriculture and gypsy moth eradication, it was also a and all Oregonians for many years to come. commissions into one single agency– the industry as Willamette Valley fruits and good decade for marketing unique Oregon As long as agriculture remains a key sector Oregon Department of Agriculture. From vegetables were now offered in cans for agricultural products. Major promotions of the state’s economy, as long as consumers the start, the department had a dual role of convenience. organized by ODA took the taste and quality rely on safe, wholesome Oregon products, regulating various aspects of the agriculture In the 1950s, ODA greatly expanded its of Oregon to upscale domestic venues like and as long as Oregonians value the industry as well as promoting its products scope with the creation of a marketing Bloomingdales and Nieman-Marcus. magnifi cent natural resources that sustain and economic development. That mission division. Realizing back then that Oregon The last decade of the century for ODA farming and ranching, we will be there. still exists. agriculture offers high quality products, brought in a regulatory program to handle never Own Your Home Outright Last year, Home Depot sold several Before you dismiss all this as craziness, hundred thousand drills to people who read on—because I am about to save you (and didn’t want them. What these people wanted make you) incredible amounts of money. Mortgage Views: David Chandler was a hole in the wall, but to get one, they First, understand that everything you fi rst had to buy a drill. know about mortgages—and particular The same is true for your mortgage. You what you fear about them—was told to by loan. That doesn’t mean carrying a big, long didn’t want that, either. What you did want your parents and grandparents. They told mortgage is a good idea. was a house—but to get a house, you fi rst you that mortgages are dangerous; that No, but what it does mean is that mortgages had to obtain a mortgage. If you’re like having one means you can lose your home. are not as scary as you thought they were. most folks, you hate your mortgage, and They told you this because they remember Is your apprehension over mortgages amount, and stocks have been averaging you’d love to get rid of it as soon as possible. the Depression, when millions of Americans weakening? Well, hey, I’m just getting more than 10% since 1926. Although “past You consider every monthly payment you lost their homes. But by learning why your started. performance is no indication of future make to be a waste of money, and you know elders were correct to pay off their mortgage, You say you don’t want a mortgage because success,” these long-term performance that over 30 years, you’ll spend more on you’ll come to understand why you’ll be it costs you so much money. That’s why you records do provide some comfort that at least interest on the loan than you paid to buy right to keep yours. send in extra cash every month—to get the it’s been done before. I don’t know about the house in the fi rst place. That’s why you The story begins with federal law. In the loan paid off more quickly. You know that you, but I’m happy to pay 7% out of my left put down as much money as possible—to 1920s and 1930s, banks were permitted to paying off the mortgage early will save you a pocket if I can earn 10% in my right pocket. keep the mortgage as small as possible. cancel mortgage loans at any time. During ton of money in interest charges. In fact, keeping that mortgage allows you You also chose a 15-year loan—to get the the Depression—when banks ran out of cash Although that is correct, you will need to to earn money two ways: First, you get to loan paid off in half the time, compared to and needed more—that’s exactly what they turn that coin over, because there’s another invest the money that you otherwise would a conventional 30-year mortgage—and you did: Bicycling messengers throughout the side you have completely overlooked. It’s a have spent on extra mortgage payments. make extra payments whenever possible nation delivered telegrams informing home critical point, too: Every time you send an Second, your home will grow in value even if to further accelerate the payoff. In fact, owners that they had 120 days to pay off extra $100 to your mortgage company, you you have a mortgage. Think about it. Your you might even have signed up for one of their mortgage—or face foreclosure. The deny yourself the opportunity to invest that home’s value will rise or fall whether there’s those new biweekly loan programs, which result: Millions of Americans lost their $100 elsewhere. a mortgage or not. Therefore, owning your have you make half the payment every two homes, and the lesson—that you must own In business school, this is called home outright is like having money buried weeks instead of a single, full payment once your home without a mortgage to make sure opportunity cost. It means, essentially, that under the mattress: None of that cash, in a month. You do all these things because you’ll never lose it—was burned into the every time you turn left, you deny yourself effect, is earning any interest. You wouldn’t your parents taught you that mortgages American psyche. the opportunity to turn right. So while stuff ten grand under your mattress, so why were expensive and dangerous, and the key What you and your parents have failed to paying off the mortgage saves you interest, stash two hundred thousand into the walls to achieving fi nancial success was to own realize, though, is that Congress has changed you deny yourself the chance to earn interest of the house? your home outright. the rules. Now The New Rules of Money with that money. And with mortgage rates Although their advice was once correct, it are in place. This means banks no longer so low, it is relatively easy today to earn David Chandler is the Branch Manager of the is now completely wrong. All wrong. are permitted to cancel mortgage loans Salem offi ce of Countrywide Home Loans, a more from an investment than what the national leader in residential fi nance. The offi ce A big, 30-year mortgage is the best thing prematurely. If you have a mortgage, you have loan is costing you. is located at 3882 Center St. NE and home loan you can have. You should get as big a loan as no risk that the bank will make you pay off the Think about it. Your mortgage is probably experts are available to assist customers with a full array of mortgage fi nancing options at possible, and never pay it off. Forget about loan any quicker than is demanded by your costing you 7% or less. Over the next 30 03-88-320. Additional information about 15-year loans, never make extra payments, regular payment schedule. 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198 Commercial Street SE, Suite 200 503.585.7219 Salem, Oregon 97301 Fax 503.399.9309 Page 24 Salem Business Journal March 2006 MaPS Credit Union to Build Woodburn Branch
Salem – MaPS Credit Union plans to agents Robin Palmer and Michele Palmer, break ground in April for a new branch in will be co-located in the new branch. In Woodburn, scheduled to open in September. addition to Scarborough Insurance, MaPS The 5,000 square foot structure will be will provide services such as mortgage located on Newberg Highway in the front lending and cellular phones. The branch section of the new Prudential Insurance will feature alternative financial services, Building’s site. MaPS will lease the building where members and nonmembers alike from Byron Hendricks and architect Scott can cash checks at reasonable rates, send Beck, who designed the credit union’s wire transfers, and take advantage of other new West Salem Branch, will design the services. building. “The branch will offer convenience for our Scarborough Insurance, purchased in loyal Woodburn area members and new 2004 by MaPS Insurance Services and members, while offering a unique financial staffed by long-time Woodburn insurance product and services mix that we’re sure
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Locations Salem North Independence Woodburn 3030 River Rd. N 1710 Monmouth St. 1140 N. Pacifi c Hwy to Serve (503) 585-7551 (503) 838-6340 (503) 981-1875 Salem South You 1405 Barnes Ave. SE (503) 585-7545 March 2006 Salem Business Journal Page 25 MaPS...continued from previous page will be welcomed by all Woodburn area residents. MaPS’ motto is ‘Feels like family,’ and residents will find that to be true,” said Dan Penn, President and CEO. The “Additionally, as a credit union rather than a bank, MaPS is a financial cooperative, meaning that member assets are pooled for fastest the benefit of all. Each member’s deposits are shares in the credit union and members select its all-volunteer board of directors by vote.” way… New members are welcome. MaPS’ membership criteria are ‘Education, Occupation, Location.’ Membership is open to those in a wide variety of occupations directly or indirectly involved with education, their family members and retirees. It is also open to employees of some to get a small business loan. organizations that have no credit union available to them. Recently MaPS’ charter was widened to serve the citizens of Zip Code areas historically underserved by financial institutions, including 97071. “Even if you think you won’t qualify for membership, call us—you might be surprised to learn you are eligible,” said Penn. In 2005 MaPS was recognized for community service and sound business practices, receiving the Greater Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award. Already a Woodburn Chamber member, MaPS supports local activities and will seek opportunities to sponsor local events, said Penn. The new brick and wood structure’s location next to the Woodburn Fire Department, close to active retirement centers, public and private schools, and near the heart of downtown Woodburn will enable members to bank conveniently. The new branch will offer drive-up and ATM lanes and plenty of parking. Teller stations, member service stations, and a kiosk will be available. Members can expect the latest in ADA accessibility, including one teller station at a lower height for wheelchair Let Lady Web Pro Be access. Natural light will be maximized. The building will have a room dedicated Your Web Designer to classes and meetings, including courses By Justin Kimble for members and the public such as AARP Safe Driver Courses and financial wellness Barbara Kantzabedian really phone book. If you are not where seminars. loves the city of Salem. Even people are looking, you may A branch manager and staff will provide though she has only lived here end up losing customers to a financial services. MaPS currently is seeking a year, she actually has lived in competitor who has a website. an experienced branch manager, preferably Salem all her life – Winston- Designing since 1999, Barbara Salem North Carolina, that is. promises to provide professional bilingual. Interested parties may contact Barbara earned 14 advanced services without the worry of MaPS Human Resources Department at 1- computer/design certificates to outrageous prices. Her clients 800-688-0181 or 503-588-0181, ext. 3205, complement her eye for design, praise her work. for information. balance and creativity. Web Raves London Smythe of MaPS was chartered in 1935 as a teachers’ designing, she says, is similar Portland, “You did an awesome job, credit union and has expanded to include to decorating “with a bit of had it up and running in a short a number of local businesses that had technology thrown in the mix.” period of time. People are finding no access to a credit union. MaPS’ seven Barbara’s focus is on color, it on the web (yea!), and most of all branches are located in east, west, south balance, symmetry, text content you are great to work with! (YOU and central Salem, Keizer, the Willamette clarity, and navigation. “I’ll weave ROCK!) Thanks so much.” University campus, Monmouth, and soon, all the bits and pieces together to For those of you who still do not create a pleasant, yet cohesive know what “LOL” means, Barbara Woodburn. The credit union also instructs website for your visitors to view.” can help you learn the basics of students and operates three non-profit 913418 Does your business have a computers for $25 an hour. student branches as school-to-work labs for presence on the web? If not, Much opportunity awaits, high school business courses at North Salem, WAKE-UP! Nowadays everyone because tomorrow’s client is West Salem, and McKay high schools. seems to be glued to the Internet. online today. New clients are ten times more Browse www.LadyWebPro. likely to search for services com or call Barbara at 503-540- online before ever opening a 1973 or 503-399-2091. Page 26 Salem Business Journal March 2006 Another Business Blossoms in Salem 503-932-9354 abbeyroadwildflowers.com By Michael Patrick O’Connor The proprietress of Abbey Road Wildflowers agreed to sit down with me recently at a mutually favorite eatery to discuss her business. Over a small repast at Wild Pear in downtown Salem, Abbey Vanderbeek credited former local Abbey Road Wildflowers restaurateur Bernard Malherbe (Fleur de Florist Unique Design Fresh Delivery Sel) with helping her launch a part-time business that has blossomed into a new career. “I came up with a concept of putting flowers in little bistro shot glasses and surprised him (Malherbe) by coming in with a whole tray full of flowers and then flowers for the bar. He loved it,” Vanderbeek said. Abbey Road Wildflowers is now three years old and caters to both business and “For ALL Your Racquet Sports Needs” individual clients who seek unique floral arrangements that can be assembled for 503-399-8681 • 1073 Commercial SE special occasions or satisfy a weekly need to Abbey Vanderbeek provide more color in one’s life. Vanderbeek partners with local growers and sense to me after seeing too many floral wholesalers like The Rowes Garden and Salem arrangements that look like a rainbow of Wholesale Flowers to accommodate client flavor that should be left to the realm of needs and contends she’s a “personal florist”. Skittles candies. “Every flower has something interesting Vanderbeek added she shoots for Now PodCasting at www.SalemBusinessJournal.com about it, but I try and exploit what’s arrangements that adhere to Nature’s order interesting about each flower,” Vanderbeek and look like you just brought them in from explained. “I concentrate on a hue of color. the garden and thrown them in a vase rather I might combine orange and pink and then than having flowers resemble the heads of I might put in a shot of cherry red. You go pins sticking up from a pin cushion. with that color spectrum or hue of color.” To learn more about Abbey Road Otherwise, Vanderbeek suggested the eye Wildflowers, you can check out its website doesn’t know where to go when looking at at www.abbeyroadwildflowers.com or call an arrangement. Her counsel made perfect (503) 932-9354.
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American Metal Works Inc. Jet Fire Protection NW Masonry Rstatn, Inc. Stoner Electric, Inc. Bordak Brothers Jet Heating Pace Equipment Company Terra Firma Excavation Building Material Specialties Jet Mechanical Pence/Kelly Concrete Teufel Nursery, Inc. Carlson Testing Jo-San Specialty Painting Penetrations, Inc. Thomas Kay Textiles Cherry City Electric Keizer Electric, Inc. Power Concrete Cutting TubeArt EC Company Kerr Contractors, Inc. Ross Bros. & Company, Inc. W&H Pacific Gelco Construction Landgraphics, Inc. Salem Concrete Paving Wessco Geo-Tech Explorations McDonald & Wetle SEI Northwest WH Cress Co Indo Partitions Morse Bros. Seven D’s Landscaping Willamette Fence Jet Electric Northstar Surveying Shields Painting Wilson Surveying
The Management and Staff of Jet Industries would like to thank the General Contractor, LCG Pence/Kelly Construction Inc. and the community of the Salem/Keizer district for their cooperation over the past several months during the construction phase on the Keizer Station Project
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To learn more about our full range of services, contact Curt Pence at: 2747 Pence Loop SE Salem, Oregon 97302 CCB #153167 www.lcgpence.com Phone: 503/399-7223 Page 28 Salem Business Journal March 2006
Executive Dining Salem Eatery Needs More Space by Michael Patrick O’Connor Venti’s Cafe is entering its tenth year in Right now there’s a lot of focus of bringing jobs through the years here and there and business and will leave the historic Reed development into downtown, primarily I see potential for growth there so I hired Opera House once the vacant Anderson’s housing and creating a true neighborhood someone with some catering experience and Sporting Goods building has been downtown. Downtown Salem may never be have gone out in the last couple of months and remodeled. The downtown eatery is owned a 24-hour place, but hopefully in the near marketed catering services,” Venti added. by Dino Venti whose staple bill-of-fare has future it won’t be a place that rolls up at eight Venti’s Catering is under the direction of been Bento or the Japanese Box Lunch. That or nine o’clock every night,” Venti said. Seth Barnett who spent three-plus years and other quick eats has always attracted a Always looking to improve his product with Valley Catering of Corvallis. Venti’s diverse crowd from tattoo clad and pierced line, Venti recently opted to pair only Catering can handle your culinary needs mountain bikers to Oregon State Supreme organic vegetables with his chicken, beef for formal or casual events from business Court justices and other members of the and seafood dishes. Meats and crustaceans meetings and conferences to wedding state capital’s political elite. A varied can be washed down with everything from receptions and other parties. Buffet and customer base indicates Venti doesn’t put Sobe Energy drinks to several beers, and platter services are available along with all his Yakisoba noodles in one bowl. Venti projects his planned move to the a boxed service limited to the lunchtime Venti’s belief in downtown Salem has Anderson’s building will eventually allow hours, between eleven and two. The boxed led to his decision to stay in the city’s core him to offer ten or more beers on tap. lunch service can accommodate between ten and sign a ten-year lease on a new 2,500 Venti says he and his staff have served and 150 people while the buffet and platter square foot space where he can provide upwards of fifty tons of chicken over the options are available for parties of between loyal and new customers a live music venue. years and he is just now ramping up a 20 and 150 diners. “I see Salem going through a renaissance. catering option. “I’ve kind of picked up side For more information, contact Venti’s Café at (503) 999-4713. Voted Best Steak in the Valley Salem Business Journal www.SalemBusinessJournal.com
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503-588-2353 • 380 High Street NE, Salem 503-362-7219 We also provide Catering & Wedding Cakes 445 State Street • Salem, Oregon 97301 Page 30 Salem Business Journal march 2006 Salmon in the Year 2100? “Will the Northwest have salmon in year the region, which brings us to the second 2100? That question was answered at the “H”. Salmon 2100 Conference held in Portland in Habitat for naturally spawning salmon Bruce Harpole January. Three years prior to the Conference requires clean, cold, oxygen rich water, Fishing Matters: that same question was posed to Conference and although fi sh habitat has improved in speakers included representatives from the last thirty years, many problems still As a solution to the problem of no side BPA, the Indian Tribes, NOAA, the Bush remain. Poor culverts and irrigation systems channel rearing for baby salmon, one administration, federal and state fi sh block thousands of small feeder streams Conference speaker suggested an engineered agencies, and fi sh scientists. Their fi ndings, where fi sh spawn. Defoliated hillsides approach. Actually build rearing streams by and solutions, were the subject of the and streambeds reduce the earths holding using a track-hoe at a cost of about $50,000 Salmon 2100 Conference. They all agreed capacity for water causing low stream per mile and create small braided streams with naturally spawning salmon. With that if continued the way we are going, in fl ows, high temperatures, and poor oxygen off of main river channels to replace those this knowledge, a Bush Administration year 2100 any remaining populations of levels. Side channels, an essential element lost when man canalized the riverbanks in spokesman announced at the Conference naturally reproducing salmon would be of rearing habitat where baby salmon grow the past banks. In Idaho a test stream has that hatcheries now have a new mission, to confi ned only to far Northern regions. Many before going to the ocean, have been fi lled proven that a lot of fi sh can be raised in aid in the recovery of naturally spawning solutions were presented, all dealing with in and farmed over, thus reducing rearing these man-made “natural” streams. salmon. Hatcheries hurting naturally the fi ve “H’s” of salmon recovery: Hydro, capacity. One speaker presented the concept of spawning salmon may be shut down, the Habitat, Hatcheries, Harvest, and Humans. Our landscape will never be as it was 200 Sanctuary Rivers. The idea is to give up others will continue to supply salmon for Hydro is the dam question. Getting little years ago, but we must correct our previous trying to save poorly reproducing salmon sport and commercial fi sheries. fi sh down-stream through the dams to the mistakes and manage our population populations and start protecting the Harvest of endangered salmon by ocean is a big dam problem. About 15% of growth in a fi sh friendly manor. This task few remaining healthy populations by commercial anglers must decrease the smolt migrating to the ocean are killed calls for all Natural Resources Agencies, purchasing all the property we can adjacent through the use of more selective harvest by each of the 13 Columbia and Snake River the Road and Public Works Departments, to the river we want to protect and lock methods. Salmon are the only species dams. If you were a salmon smolt passing and other government agencies to lead it up. Unfortunately, the sanctuary idea that are harvested even though they are through all thirteen dams, there is a 74% the way. However, one of the Conference would not allow fi shing or other human protected under the endangered species act. chance you’ll be dead before you reach the speakers talked of our government’s activities, which tends to reduce public Endangered salmon are indiscriminately ocean. Fish passage up stream is totally inability to effect what is actually happening support. The Endangered Species Act is harvested through the use of gill nets in blocked on the Columbia by Grand Coulee on the ground, such as replacing culverts no help with sanctuaries because the law the Columbia River and the ocean. More dam, on the Snake by Hells Canyon dam, and planting willows in streambeds. The requires available money be spent on the selective commercial harvest methods and on many other rivers throughout the speaker reported that only 6% of our worst populations, no money is used to must be used, like fi sh wheels, fi sh ladder region. On some rivers salmon are gathered Natural Resources Agencies money goes protect healthy runs. selection, or hook and line. and trucked up river past the dams. All to “on ground projects”, the other 94% Hatcheries on most inland rivers were Humans are perhaps the most important agreed that better fi sh passage is needed. goes to middle to upper level management. constructed to mitigate the damage to “H” in determining weather we’ll have Some argue that we should remove three We need to modify how our government salmon when a dam was built. They were salmon in year 2100. One speaker suggested dams on the lower Snake River because agencies spend our money; we need fewer placed below the dams to make up for lost that we need to change the way people think, they account for 23% of the dams and only bosses and more workers. The speaker also spawning habitat. The thought was, “who that Salmon have to become a priority in produce 3% of the BPA power grid. The reported that government agencies needed needs fi sh passage when you can build a the lives of Northwest citizens. This is a problem is that even with better migration, to change the way they deal with private hatchery”. Most coastal hatcheries were huge task, but not impossible. The speaker because of high water temperatures in landowners. Instead of “big brother” using constructed to bolster commercial fi shing. used the example of the MADD (Mothers the upper Snake region, fi sh have trouble fi nes and sanctions to motivate private The goal of the hatchery system over the Against Drunk Drivers) and how only a few surviving to spawn, hatch and develop into owners to change their land management last 100 years has been to produce as many years ago an alcoholic beverage in a car was fi ngerlings. More work needs to be done to practices, they should provide incentives for salmon as possible. But now we discover almost socially accepted. Today, due in a lower the water temperatures throughout fi sh friendly management. that all those hatchery salmon may interfere large part to the efforts of a few organized mothers, our laws and values changed. Industrial sources were once the worst polluters, but no more. As industrial sources have been cleaned up, the new number one polluter is you and I, the consumer. Our automobiles account for 56% of the pollution in the United States! We Americans use 29 acres of land per person to support our lifestyle, making the United States the country with the largest ecological footprint in the world. By contrast, Great Britain has an ecological footprint of 11 acres and Costa Rica of 6 acres. To have salmon we must change the way we think and act regarding our driving habits, farming, ranching and logging practices, our road building techniques, down to how we wash our cloths and fertilize our lawns, and do a thousand other things. Will we have salmon in year 2100? Not likely, unless we can change our ways regarding fi sh passage, improved habitat, more selective harvest techniques, modify hatcheries to promote natural spawning, and make our human activities more fi sh friendly. You can contact Bruce Harpole at the Oregon Fishing Club, 1-967-8301, ofc@ ofc.org. OFC offers 43 private fi shing locations in NW Oregon. March 2006 Salem Business Journal Page 31 Still Fabulous at 40 By Sherri Partridge
Many of my friends and I have something amazing organization it is today, everyone unwanted animals in our community. in common with our local Humane Society who has played any part in its success of this And of course, they’ll still be saying we besides our concern for the four-legged community resource should feel proud. look fabulous. felines and canines -- we all turned 40 Proud of the incredible facility we have For more information about the Willamette recently. here in Salem. Humane Society, visit the shelter at 4246 And I’ve noticed that what people say to us Proud of the top-notch care we provide to Turner Rd. SE, or check us out online at no-longer-30-somethings, is pretty similar the abandoned animals. www.willamettehumane.org to what can be said about the Willamette Proud of the humane education we offer Sherri Partridge is the President of the Board Humane Society. to not only kids, but also to adults in our of Directors of the Willamette Humane Society. “You look great for 40.” community. Her article appeared in Brief Paws, the Humane Society newsletter, and is reprinted with her “Look at all you’ve accomplished in 40 And while an organization’s history is very permission. years.” important, I’d like to invite you to focus on “You’re involved in so many things.” the present for a moment. “You have a 5-year-old, wow.” Oh, wait, If you haven’t stopped by the shelter lately Because everything you do helps the Advertise Your Business in the that’s just what people say to me. or visited Davenport’s Den, the retail outlet Willamette Humane Society in its work But what we say to ourselves is slightly inside the shelter that is filled with pet to create a community where education, different. Things like: supplies, go ahead and do it. compassion toward animals and controlling “Have I accomplished my goals?” If you haven’t made a donation lately, go Salem pet overpopulation leads to the goal of “Am I where I thought I would be at 40?” ahead and do it. finding a home for every adoptable animal. “Where do I go from here?” If you’ve wanted to volunteer, but just haven’t taken the time to check into it, go And with your help, hopefully when our Business “It’s time to start eating better and get in next “big” birthday roles around, people shape.” Oh, wait, that’s just me again. ahead and do it. will still be talking about all that we’ve If you take a step back and look at how far If you’ve thought of visiting the thrift store Journal accomplished, and the significant strides the Willamette Humane Society has come… downtown, located next to Salem Center we’ve made in reducing the number of Call 503-365-9544 for Info from its humble beginnings in 1965, to the Movieland, go ahead and do it. www.SalemBusinessJournal.com The Silver Creek Chimney Sweep & Stoves Since 1979 • When Quality Counts
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“bond, Dick bond. i have a license to be silly.” At Large: Bill Isabell
The fi rst part of that self introduction is what Bond uses in various group gatherings around town like at the Salem Chamber of Commerce Greeters or the former Salem Convention and Visitors Association’s meetings. The second part, I made up for 2 reasons. Number one, because I can, and B, because it’s accurate. Dick Bond is “silly” Borne, Shag Thomas, Jimmy “Super Fly” but in an extremely sophisticated way (pay Snooka and others. Dick was with KVDO no attention to the man in the picture). You for about fi ve years before returning to folks that know him well know exactly what KGAY (now KYKN) as its program director. I mean. Erudite, bon vivant, raconteur, man He was there for nine more years, and about town, that’s the Dick Bond we know participated in KYKN’s move around 1986 and love. He’s very, very funny but never from Lancaster Drive to its present location appears to be “the fool”. He is to comedy in Keizer. what Sean Connery is to spy movies (maybe From about 1990 to 1995, Bond hosted a stretch there but, oh well). programs and did interviews on Ch 22 Richard H. Bond was born on July 28, 1937 KBST TV, the Home Shopping Network. in Bluefi eld, West Virginia. A rail city smack As “King” of the National Weather Service dab in the middle of coal country, Bluefi eld’s Offi ce here then, I was one of his interviews slogan was “Natures Air Conditioned City”. a couple of times. Oddly, though, he never Along with the free air conditioning, he was ever familiar with my latest work. recalls, was the free lemonade given out by Dick met current boss, promotions the local Chamber of Commerce whenever kingpin, Lon St. Dennis, at a TV remote the high temperature went over 90 degrees. for St. Dennis’ RV show in 1995. That’s Raised by his seamstress grandmother, when Lon convinced Bond to join him at PS Dick left Bluefi eld before the 9th grade Promotions where he is today. for his Aunt Helen’s house in Ashland, As for Salem community involvement, Dick Kentucky. He lived there a year before was chair of the Chamber of Commerce’s moving to Portland to live with his mother, Greeters in 1992, and was “door prize boy” a secretary for a mortuary. Bond graduated for the now defunct Salem Convention and from Washington High School in 1955. Dick bond as his silly self Visitor’s Association. He also served as chair After high school, Dick headed south to of the YMCA membership drive in the early the University of Oregon to study music. 80s. He was, in fact, a member of The Fighting Private Bond marched off to Fort Ord, for the remainder of his enlistment. Our beloved thespian’s acting career Ducks Marching Band, and the ROTC band California for communications training. Discharged from the Army, the Bonds resumed in Salem when he joined the during his fi rst year. From there the Army, in its infi nite wisdom, moved back to Eugene. He’d planned a Pentacle Theatre in the lead role of In his sophomore year, our young thespian- had him report for duty as a clerk with return to KEED but there were no positions Elwood P. Doud in “Harvey “ in 1967. The to-be became interested in radio, TV and the Sixth Army’s Recruiting arm at The open there. The owner, however, had two Statesman Journal later described him Theater. So interested, in fact, it became his Presideo Headquarters in San Francisco. other radio stations for him to choose from, in a “complimentary” review of his role in major with a minor in education. He even Communications training…clerk…same KGAL in Albany and KGAY in Salem. His “Prisoner of Second Avenue” as, “the putty practice taught for one year at Springfi eld, thing, I guess, in an Army kind of way. life in Salem began in 1964. faced Dick Bond (see photo again)”. Over the High School. As our story moves forward, Judy and After nine years at KGAY, and brief stints years, Bond’s done about 35 plays, including But Dick’s big time interest in theater grew Dick were married in Reno (because it was at country station, KAPT (now KCCS) as a “Tuna Christmas” , “Greater Tuna”, and larger and larger while matriculating at cheap and quick according to Bond) in 1961. salesman/on-air personality, Dick joined “The Odd Couple”. He was last seen in “Man Oregon. He performed in numerous plays Sixty days later, he reported for radio duty KVDO Channel 3, a local TV station owned of La Mancha” and the aforementioned and even acted with future TV funnyman, in the psyco-warfare unit in Bien Tien, Laos. by Salem businessmen, Les Green, Don “Prisoner of Second Avenue”. “WKRP Cincinnati’s” Doctor Johnny Fever, Far, far away from the good old USA. You Donofrio and Pete Sather. He hosted a Dick’s hobbies include tennis and who was known at Oregon as Howard remember? He signed up for 3 years with community information show called “Valley badminton. He and former partner Hessman. According to Bond, Hessman the Army because he knew the 2 year guys View” and announced for TV wrestling Steve Prothro, a professor at Willamette was the last person anyone thought would went overseas. Ah, foresight. It’s a gift. matches. University, were the local seniors division become famous for his acting skills (the fi rst The reason, he found out later, he ended Some of Dick’s guests on “View” were badminton champions twice. in a series of bad assumptions). up going overseas was a simple conversation Burgess Merideth, James Brolin and Tab He’s hosted the annual KBZY Festival of Dick’s fi rst real radio experience was at he had had with a 1st Lt. who just casually Hunter. Bond recalls with amusement Lights Holiday Parade twice, once taped on KWAX, the powerful 10 watt closed circuit asked him what he did before the Army. that Merideth got a little peeved with him Channel 22 and once live on The WB with U of O station. He also DJ’d at KEED in Dick said radio. Well that was the wrong because he hadn’t seen any of his recent co-host, Joanne Stalder. Eugene during his junior year. That’s when guy to say that to. Gone! fi lms, including one playing in Salem at Son, James, born in 1965, was indeed he met his wife-to-be, Judy Miller who had The good news in Laos, PFC Bond received that very time. He decided to end his one named after the Sean Connery character just been crowned Miss Cool KEED (they an immediate promotion (to spec 4 for you hour scheduled interview after only 20 who had a license to kill. James can be found just don’t have contests like that anymore). Army types) and six months later he was minutes because Bond insisted on asking working at Nopps Jewelry and Art. I’m not Bond was drafted by the Army in 1961. transferred out of Laos. The bad news, he questions about his older work. Merideth sure what kind of licenses he has. Once again he practiced his eerie ability to was transferred to Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh was overheard mumbling as he left the Some of Dick’s most memorable and see into the future as he smugly signed on City), Viet Nam. There he worked at Kings studio, “He hasn’t even seen any of my latest pleasant experiences in Salem include acting for a three year tour of duty instead of a 2 Hotel as chief announcer for radio station work!” in the “Tuna” plays with funnyman, Tom year tour. He “knew” that the 2 year folks AFRS Saigon. Six months later, Dick fi nally The wrestling matches included (for you old Hewitt (a teacher at Judson Middle School), went overseas and he didn’t want leave the returned stateside to reunite with Judy wrestling afi cionados) colorful combatants good old USA. Keep this in mind. (she’d stayed in Springfi eld) at The Presideo with names like Dutch Savage, Tough Tony Continued on page 3 Page 34 Salem Business Journal March 2006 SeQuential Biofuel – Leader in Renewable Fuels Bond...continued from page 33 and the folks he met working in radio and By Carolyn R. Bolton TV. He recalls his time at Channel 22 as a very enjoyable period. CONFESSION: I’m going to depart “But rising awareness of the economic diesel (known as “B20”). It’s simply a “pump The first Yard, Garden and Patio Show from the rules of journalism and start and environmental benefits of regionally up and go” situation. for PS Promotions in 1997 is also one of his with a personal confession. I’m the writer produced biofuels has taken us someplace The value of biodiesel is far greater than fondest memories. The fact that it started capturing someone else’s story – not quite different than that.” the price alone. Biodiesel is 100% renewable, out small but since has grown to almost telling my own. But in this case, I think my Partners Help Launch Local 100% biodegradable, and 100% non-toxic – equal the popularity of the Home Show confession is an integral piece for you, my Biodiesel Effort making it the virtual opposite of petroleum. they do in January, brings him great pride. audience. So I’m breaking the rules. Doing The Willamette Valley’s biodiesel industry The fact that biodiesel is primarily produced This years show is March 17-19 (See 2 for 1 things differently. And, in all actuality, has surprising connections. Pacific Biodiesel, agricultural crops means that increased coupon elsewhere in this SBJ). that’s probably the best theme for this story based in Maui, is a primary partner in the use of biodiesel creates new markets for Bond’s short term plans call for no anyhow. Oregon’s own SeQuential Pacific Biodiesel. American farm products, and that results changes. His long range strategy is to “work My confession? I was there at the very Founders Tomas Endicott and Ian Hill in new jobs in rural communities. It also beginning of this story some four years remain majority owners, while other keeps money circulating throughout the ago. At the time I had no idea that it would partners/investors have joined the circle domestic economy and reduces dependence ever become newsworthy, much less that – including local sustainability expert John on foreign oil. I – of all people – would be writing on it. Miller of Mahonia-Wildwood Co., Cameron Using biodiesel in place of petroleum And, as I witnessed the beginnings of what Healy of Kettle Foods, Ron Tyree of Tyree diesel decreases carbon dioxide emissions was destined to make business history in Oil in Eugene and Willie Nelson. Yes, THAT (otherwise known as “greenhouse gases”) the matter of a few short years, I confess Willie Nelson. by nearly 80%. that I was by no means a believer. In A Snapshot of the Alternative Fuel As though all that wasn’t enough, biodiesel fact, I wasn’t even remotely persuaded. If Industry also increases the performance of your anything, I’ll admit to a blend of curiosity Two renewable fuels are the core of the engine. Biodiesel is a “premium” diesel and amusement. alternative fuels movement. Biodiesel is fuel that cleans your fuel system, improves Biodiesel. And at the point of my used in diesel engines only, as the name engine lubricity and reduces particulate introduction to the notion of biodiesel, might hint to the attuned ear. Ethenol is the emissions. That means it helps extend the I viewed it as merely another “Eugene gasoline alternative, and is a market that is life of your diesel equipment. culture, hippy” novelty. Like straw bale actually taking hold at lightening speed. Biodiesel has efficient uses that reach far houses and tea made from dried legume Biodiesel is predominately made from beyond automobiles. leaves. Boy oh boy, was I wrong. vegetable oils – usually canola or soybean Tanker trucks, farm and construction The Beginnings oils. In actuality, spent cooking oil comprises equipment run efficiently on biodiesel. Dick Bond as a character in one of The year was 2001. My friend Tomas only a small portion of the feed stock, Boaters find biodiesel a great option because the “Tuna” plays he appeared in Endicott and his long-time friend Ian Hill even locally. The majority of SeQuential’s biodiesel is biodegradable, making it ideal were home-brewing their first batch of biodiesel is made from Midwest canola oil for use around any body of water. It can till I drop”. He loves Salem and enjoys biodiesel in their home garage in Eugene. brought to Salem via railcar. also be used as the fuel for shipboard heat, the company of many, many friends here Tomas opened the doors to his garage Of the two crops ideal for biodiesel burning with less odor and pollution. including his ex-wife of five years, Cindy – one of those nostalgic 1920-30s detached production, canola is best suited to Oregon’s Low biodiesel blends, such as B20, are Ensminger, an art teacher at North Salem single- car versions that’s far better suited climate and growing conditions. However, equivalent to petroleum diesel in standard High School. to storage than to modern automobiles the Oregon Department of Agriculture home heating oil furnaces and commercial “Bond, Dick Bond. I have a license to be – and showed me a 55 gallon drum. In it currently has banned the growing of canola boilers. silly.” was their very first batch. Generation #1 of crops in the Willamette Valley. This means SeQuential distributors can deliver Yes he does. And I for one enjoy the heck SeQuential Biofuels. I didn’t it at the time, that all canola used locally for biodiesel pure biodiesel or biodiesel blends in bulk out of it! but that drum held the future. production must be shipped halfway across containers to any consumer, in either 55 Like most babies moments after birth, the country. gallon drums or 275 totes. it took the loving eyes of a parent to see The concept of using vegetable oil as a fuel The “Early Adopters” of Renewable Hansen, General Manager for Tri-Met, through the near-alien newborn wrinkles dates back to 1895, when Dr. Rudolf Diesel Fuels former Deputy Administratorfor the U.S. and redness to recognize true beauty. developed the first diesel engine to run on Although it’s been in the news, many have Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tomas’s eyes shown with the excitement vegetable oil. He demonstrated his engine missed the cutting-edge migration of some and Portland public transit rider. of a creator-parent. I saw merely a barrel at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900 and pretty major local players over to biofuels. “Because Tri-Met is the single largest diesel of thick liquid that smelled slightly though described an experiment using peanut oil as In an effort to meet an EPA mandate on air user in the state, and we want to support the delightly of fried shrimp or French fries … or fuel in his engine. quality requirements, all gasoline vehicles in growing biodiesel industry in Oregon.” perhaps it was potato chips or Chinese food. Almost 20 years after invention of that first the Portland Metro area have been required Hansen is also looking to the future, And I marveled. Not at the biodiesel, but at diesel model, Rudolf Diesel said, “The diesel to burn exclusively E10 (10% ethanol and because in the longer term his vision will Thomas’s sense of wonder and possibility. engine can be fed with vegetable oils and 90% gasoline) between November and ultimately save Tri-Met Money. Eventually That first batch was made from used would help considerably in the development February each year. It simply burns cleaner petroleum diesel will out-cost biodiesel. cooking oil from local Eugene restaurant of agriculture of the countries which use it.” and prevents the air quality warnings that Many businesses have also made the (referred to as the “feed stock”) to which By 1912, Diesel went on to add, “The use were becoming more frequent in winter transition to biodiesel. they added methanol and Red Devil Lye of vegetable oils for engine fuels may seem months by the 1990s. Neil Kelly Designs in Portland has an right off the grocery shelf (chemically insignificant today. But such oils may The Department of Transportation environmental statement vision that made known as sodium hydroxide and used become in course of time as important as (ODOT) fleet in Salem as well as DAS biodiesel the perfect fuel for their delivery as the “caustic” in the recipe). After mix petroleum and the coal tar products of the Motor Pool offer B20 at the pumps (20% trucks. Their vehicles log over 14,000 miles those three ingredients according to recipe present time.” biodiesel and 80% petroleum diesel). In a year, as they deliver building materials proportions, they let it sit for three days and It has taken nearly 100 years for Diesel’s fact, ODOT’s state-wide bridge projects and haul away building waste. Leaders at –voila – biodiesel. prophecies to become reality. require that a portion of the contractor fuels Neil Kelly were quick to recognize that they Naturally there was a step or two required The Advantages of Biodiesel consist of alternative fuels. could reduce their own contribution to air before they could actually put it in their There is no arguing that biodiesel makes Tri-Met in Portland began a B5 (5% particulates through vehicle emissions by diesel gas tank. They had to separate off good sense. biodiesel and 95% petroleum diesel) pilot switching to the more sustainable technology the glycerin that had settled out, and filter Not only are diesel engines powerful, project in mid-December 2005 with 75 offered by biodiesel. the fuel a bit. But it was pretty much that efficient workhorses that long outlive short busses. City government vehicles TerraClean Eco-effective Carpet Care simple. gasoline engines, but burning biodiesel in in Corvallis and Eugene run on B20, and in Portland fuels not only their vehicles, but “Initially we thought SeQuential would them is simple. Any standard diesel engine Corvallis fuels all public transit buses with the diesel generators that run their carpet be the leaders in a home-brew market,” requires absolutely no conversion to burn a B20 as well. cleaning equipment, with biodiesel. Endicott says today as he looks back. blend of 20% biodiesel and 80% petroleum “Why are we doing this now?” said Fred Continued on page 35 March 2006 Salem Business Journal Page 35 BioFuels...Continued from page 34 Madison Avenue Finds a Big Home on Liberty Street “SeQuential Biofuels delivers top quality Downtown fuel and top quality service,” says Jaym Wolfe, co-owner of TerraClean. “We’ve been Salem shows continued signs of retail to go along with the quality of goods, but designers, some of whom are Salem businesses fueling all our equipment and vehicles with vibrancy in downtown this week, with the prices will be the most attractive thing with experience in new retail openings. SeQuential B100 for more than a year. We’ve another prime spot leased near the corner customers will see,” he said. The resale “The second thing that we’re very had no problems – only great performance of Liberty and Chemeketa Streets NE. industry continues to post impressive gains enthusiastic about is how the company from the engines, and great feedback from The three-story, 35,000 sq. ft. “Grant” as more shoppers see it as an attractive will interact with non-profit service the public.” building, across from the former Andersons alternative to higher-priced chain stores. organizations in Salem and Keizer,” Dionne Willamette Valley Vineyards just Sporting Goods store on Liberty Street was Dionne heads a management team said. “In addition to consigned and donated south of Salem near Turner transitioned leased to Compass Management, Inc., d.b.a. consisting of Scott Taylor, Randy Smith, items, we will purchase goods for our store to B20 biodiesel in November 2005 for Madison Avenue Upscale Thrift. Elaine and Roy Maul. Between them, they have from non-profits. We plan to work with its operations. In addition to fueling the Gesik, leasing agent for owner 1st Premier experience in retail, finance, logistics and organizations that are providing crucial vineyards tractors, off-road equipment and Properties LLC, said she recalls being in the non-profit management. Dionne said that services in our city – including churches and fleet of eight Mercedes diesel supply van store as a child, when it was a W.T. Grant Madison Avenue will be distinct in the Salem other organizations involved in transitional with biodiesel, Willamette Valley Vineyards department store. More recently, the state marketplace. “At one end of the spectrum, housing, employment training, counseling, also offers each employee 50 gallons of of Oregon had leased the space for offices. you have the larger thrift stores. At the other treatment and other key areas,” he said. biodiesel per month. Four immediately took “Madison Avenue is a great name for this end, you have the small boutique shops. “Working with these non-profits will mean advantage of the offer by switching from popular niche store,” she added. Madison Avenue will have the quality and a major new source of sustainable revenue gasoline to diesel engines, and others are “Madison Avenue is going to attract a lot the feel of the boutique experience, but the for them,” he added. “Through cooperation, considering the change. of attention,” Gesik predicted. “The store size and prices that will rival the thrifts.” the company anticipates providing about “SeQuential currently has about 10 will appeal to young people looking for “Two things that the customer will want $120,000 a year towards non-profit vineyard and winery customers in Oregon,” inexpensive clothing and vintage apparel. to know about us,” Dionne added. “First, organizations. This kind of store gives us a Endicott said. “It’s a natural for the Oregon But women in their 30s and older will also we will immediately begin to take donated unique opportunity to directly benefit the wine industry to step to the plate as a leader be interested in the high quality clothing as well as consignment goods.” Besides work being done for improving community in the use of renewable fuels.” and apparel at thrift prices.” clothing, the store will take accessories, health. Government cannot support all the Garten Services, Inc., known for more Sandwiched between Moonbaker Starbar women’s shoes, furniture, electronics, home needs of society, and I believe we as business than 35 years in the Willamette Valley & Grill and the former Wells Fargo Bank décor, music, books and sporting goods. The people can be part of the support and the for its leadership in the field of recycling, building, Madison Avenue will have about store has an equally large basement retail creative solutions.” is currently engaged in discussions with 12,000 sq. ft. on the street level devoted to area where added bargains will extend wall The store is slated to open in late May, SeQuential to explore the possibility of upscale thrift retail goods. The décor and to wall. The company has a website, too, Dionne said. Non-profit organizations shifting to biodiesel for its fleet of trucks, ambiance will make that space feel more which is functional but will undergo further interested in finding out more about working vans and diesel forklift. like comfortable room settings, according to development. with Madison Avenue are encouraged to “Nothing could be more beautifully Madison Avenue president Shawn Dionne. “This is our flagship store,” he continued, contact him by email, through the website aligned with our mission and our values,” “We’re acquiring quality pre-owned clothing “and we anticipate adding additional stores www.upscalethrift.com or ssd618@gmail. said Executive Director Tim Rocak. but will have lots of new as well. The same in the Willamette Valley in the near future.” com. For information about donating and “Garten Services has always been about goes for furniture, rugs, artwork and room Dionne said he is working on the store layout consigning goods, use the same contact making the right choices – about establishing appointments. It will have a fun atmosphere, and color treatments with architects and information. independence and pursuing dreams. We’ve viewed sustainability as a core value of our business enterprises for years. The time has Abiqua School Readies March Annual Fundraiser come to engage in dialogue about the many Abiqua School, an independent school education component called H.E.A.R.T., now has 111 students. A new middle school ways that might better play out in our day- started in 1993, conducts an annual comprised of principles: Honor, Empathy, (6 – 8), co-located with Blanchet Catholic to-day practices. Biodiesel is certainly an fundraising auction each year. In 2005, the Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. High School, was started in the fall of important part of that conversation.” school raised about $125,000 between two Smaller class sizes, themed curriculum, 2005 with 23 students. Abiqua plans to Where to Find SeQuential Fuels events, one at the school and the other at team learning, lots of public speaking and build a new facility that will include both SeQuential Biofuels today is in the driver’s Illahe Hills Country Club. This year’s auction regular interface with high technology are the elementary and middle schools on one seat to serve the local alternative fuels is scheduled for Saturday March 11th, other hallmarks. “Learning accelerates when campus, Raboli said. market, and they’ve set a clear course to lead starting at 10 a.m. The public is invited to children are challenged but can take risks Heather Johnson, a parent-volunteer at the renewable fuels movement throughout attend the free, daytime event; the address: without fear or embarrassment,” said Raboli, the school, is co-chairing the annual auction the Pacific Northwest. 4985 Battlecreek Road SE, abutting Kuebler who speaks nationally on the topic of brain for the third year in a row. “The event has Card-lock sites are currently located Blvd. Tickets for the evening event are function and learning. grown in popularity and fundraising every through Marc Nelson Oil Products in Bend, already sold out. Among other things, the revenue raised year since the beginning,” she said. “About Corvallis, Drain, Eugene, Hood River, Abiqua differs from typical public schools in in the auctions pays for things that tuition four years ago, we began the daytime event McMinnville, Medford, Parkdale, Phoenix, several fundamental ways. Most importantly, and grant funding doesn’t. For example, the as a way to involve more families and to Portland, Roseburg, Salem, Sutherlin and the curriculum and school culture are designed school sets aside about $100,000 a year for have fun things to do.” Vancouver, Washington. around “how the brain learns,” according scholarships; fundraising helps make that This year, in celebration of Mardi Gras, The Future According to SeQuential to Joy Raboli, Abiqua’s Head of School. contribution possible. Then there are field children will be invited to make masks and “It is our goal to see biofuel regionally The foundation of its culture is a character trips, where students see their class work hats, then take part in a masquerade parade. produced and regionally consumed,” played out in real time. After last year’s Items for bid in the silent auction usually Endicott stated. as citizens and community leaders. And we auction, the school purchased SMART include baked goods, themed gift baskets, “We are working to expand the fleet and need leaders in state government who share Boards™ for all classrooms, a whiteboard artwork, knitted sweaters, handicrafts, lots retail markets for biodiesel throughout the that vision and will provide the means to capable of acting like a giant computer of gift certificates for services and many Pacific Northwest. We continue to build implement it.” screen, connected to the Internet, but also other things. relationships with existing liquid fuel In the meantime, it’s pretty clear that the capable of facilitating interactivity in the The centerpieces of the auction each year distributors and retail station owners to biodiesel market in Oregon will continue to classroom, with remote devices at each are “class projects,” usually a fine art pieces increase points of distribution for biodiesel grow organically, based on the market. That’s student’s desk. The combination of these that combine the ideas and handiwork of and ethanol.” the way it’s been from the beginning – which things creates a love of learning, according students with the design and craftsmanship “If we really want it to realize the potential surprisingly was a mere four years ago. to Raboli. She said students consistently test of an arts mentor. Last year, for example, one of biodiesel, then we must recognize the higher in state assessments, “because we project was a 3 x 3 foot wooden chessboard SeQuential Biofuels’ Portland Office is located crucial economic impact of growing crops at 7326 N. Chicago Avenue, Portland, OR 97203; focus on teaching our students how to think with hand-carved pieces measuring over 6 in Oregon for biodiesel production, creating telephone 503.978.3210. The Eugene Office is at and problem solve, as opposed to teaching inches tall. processing plants that – in addition to 1900 Millrace, Suite 113, Eugene, OR 97403; to pass a one-hour test.” “Our theme for the class was Lewis & telephone: 541.485.7994. Visit their web site at Clark’s journey and discoveries coming west alternative fuel for use locally – will provide www.sqbiofuels.com. Until last year, Abiqua had been an in 1804 and 1805,” Johnson continued. “So jobs and a tax base. We need greater vision elementary school only (K – 5). That school Continued on page 37 Page 36 Salem Business Journal March 2006 City of Salem Construction SEDCOR Announces New Permits Provided by the City of Salem Buildings and Safety Division President
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Abiqua...Continued from page 35 the kings were Lewis and Clark; the queens LandAmerica-Lawyers Title Partners with “No Meth” were Sacagawea, and the remainder of the chess pieces were salmon, canoes, beavers Program and so forth. We were very fortunate to have Dana Fadely, a Salem fine woodcrafter, as our participating artist,” Johnson said. Land America – Lawyers Title, Salem office is out to This is the first year Abiqua has sought prevent meth use in the community they serve. corporate sponsorship for underwriting To prove their commitment, a check for $745.00 costs for the event, Johnson added. “We’re was presented in February to NO METH-NOT IN MY very appreciative of the generosity local NEIGHBORHOOD Partnership. The $745.00 was earned businesses have shown us this year, and I’d like to recognize them publicly for their one transaction at a time with $5.00 per closing going contributions.” The Platinum sponsor to the no meth fund. It is with the support of businesses is Pioneer Trust Bank. Gold sponsors: like Land America – Lawyers Title that help make a Sherman, Sherman, Johnnie & Hoyt true difference in winning the battle against this drug in LLP and The Shutterbug. Silver sponsors Marion County. Pictured here is the proud staff of the include Brawley Farms, Pioneer National Advertising and Diagnostic Imaging. The Salem office. Bronze sponsor: PT Northwest. Page 38 Salem Business Journal march 2006 PGe employees Have You considered Serving Honor the Memory of Slain Salem Toddler kayden Serving in a public capacity is not a Jason Brandt decision taken lightly. It takes time, energy, Salem Chamber: Manzo-Ritchie and a tremendous amount of focus. Besides, many of us have priorities outside of work exude natural leadership and have the Employees of the Salem branch of Portland including family, friends, and hobbies. But, foresight to understand the importance of General Electric showed they care about a I’m willing to bet our current City Council their positions in shaping Salem’s future. fellow employee and their community by shares very similar priorities. You may Webster’s dictionary defi nes the root word responding to the news of the murder of ask, so why have they chosen to serve? Is in leadership as the ability to: Salem toddler Kayden Manzo-Ritchie due it for the whopping $49 they make as City • Direct on a course or in a direction about the public offi ce realm including to child abuse. Kayden’s uncle is a janitor Councilors per month? • Direct the operations, activity, or the time commitments, expectations, and at PGE. When PGE employees heard of I believe those that serve our community in performance of importance of relationships. Kayden’s death, they collected donations to a public capacity like Salem’s City Councilors • Bring to some conclusion or condition It is our goal to help bridge the gap between present to Family Building Blocks, a local • Guide someone or something along the our Salem area citizens with the slightest of child abuse prevention program, in memory way interest and those that are currently serving of Kayden. They donated almost $100. prevention program serving young children A mentor once told me that over half of that were once there themselves. Our “We wanted to show Kayden’s uncle that and their families in Marion and Polk leadership is simply showing up. I whole featured speakers for these two evenings we care about him and his family at a time counties. Their mission is to keep children heartedly agree. Our community is very will include Mayor Janet Taylor, Statesman like this,” explained Velda Schooler, PGE safe and families together. fortunate in its base of volunteers. At the Journal reporters Dana Haynes and Community Involvement Coordinator. “We greatly appreciate the PGE employees’ same time, our city needs a greater cross Dennis Thompson Jr., Secretary of State “We made the donation to Family Building expression of support for our work with section of citizens that will at least consider Elections Division Director John Lindback Blocks in hopes that our support will help young children and families,” commented running for our most public roles which are and numerous elected offi cials from local, them prevent other children from being Sue Miller, Executive Director. “We share those of the City Council. county, and state levels that have agreed to abused or neglected”. their compassion for Kayden’s family for For many of us, contemplating civic share their stories. Family Building Blocks is a child abuse whenever a child is hurt, we all suffer.” involvement can end with the resistance of The commitment of your Chamber of a signifi cant other. For others it may just be Commerce to offer this service starts now not knowing where to start. and will continue annually. Your only That’s where your Chamber of Commerce excuse is the $30 per person it costs to Salem chamber calendar for March comes in. In the month of April, we will attend which will cover refreshments and For more information, visit www.salemchamber.org open our doors to all Salem area citizens handout materials. If you can’t afford it, I’ll with varying levels of interest and/or fi nd a business to sponsor you. WEDNESDAY 1 TUESDAY 14 curiosity. The Chamber will host a two-part All it takes is a quick phone call to Jason Chamber Business Women “Starting a Business and Formulat- Candidates Academy taking place on the Brandt (503) 581-1466 x304 or an email to evenings of Tuesday, April 11th and Tuesday, [email protected]. You’ll be glad Blue Pepper Gallery, 6:45am ing a Business Plan,” presented by April 18th from 6:30 – 8:30pm. We welcome you made the time. Jimmie Wilkinds, 9:00am, RSVP to anyone who would like more information THURSDAY 2 [email protected] Governmental Affairs Forum E.M. Easterly, Rms A & B WEDNESDAY 15 employers to share value of workplace 7:00am, 503-581-1466 Board of Directors Meeting community service programs 6:45am FRIDAY 3 Salem – Cascade Employers Association is Technology, Spirit Mountain, and West Greeters, Location TBA, 8:30am THURSDAY 16 presenting an employer panel presentation Coast Bank. During this two hour briefi ng, Ag Committee Meeting, 7:30am on Growing Your Business by Serving Your panelists will share how their executives Community, Friday, March 10, 8:30 a.m. to and employees are actively working on MONDAY 6 10:30 a.m., at their offi ces on 3747 Market signifi cant community projects, how these Chamber Business Women Business Development Workshop Street NE, Salem. projects have directly benefi ted their 1110 Commercial St. NE, Rm A Committee Meeting, Noon The fee is $45 per person (no charge to organizations, and how other organizations Cascade Employers Association members). can get involved with similar projects. TUESDAY 7 Show-Biz Committee Meeting Reservations may be made by calling This Briefi ng will be benefi cial to anyone Cascade Employers Association at 503-585- charged with improving employee job 1st Annual Citizens Leadership Noon 4320. satisfaction and the bottom line, including Workshop, 11am-2pm Employer panelists will include local business owners, executives, and human FRIDAY 17 representatives from Kettle Foods, Inc., resource managers. Chamber Business Women Greeters MAPS Credit Union, Performance Health Amador’s Mexican Food, 11:45am PS Promotions, Inc., 8:30am
WEDNESDAY 8 MONDAY 20 Chamber Business Women Chamber Business Women Blue Pepper Gallery, 6:45am 11:45am
FRIDAY 10 TUESDAY 21 Greeters, Willamette Valley DJ Leadership Salem, 7:00am Location TBA, 8:30am Chamber Business Women MONDAY 13 Amador’s Mexican Food, 11:45am Forum Speaker Series Red Lion Hotel & Convention Cen- ter, 11:45am March 2006 Salem Business Journal Page 39 Page 40 Salem Business Journal March 2006 Rural/Metro Ambulance Promotes Greg Klopfenstein to General Manager
Salem – Rural/Metro Ambulance recently gained a new General Manager in Greg Klopfenstein. Although new to the position, Klopfenstein is an eleven-year employee of Rural/Metro. Klopfenstein has 20 years of EMS industry experience, including work as an EMT, paramedic, operations supervisor, operations manager, and interim general manager. “We are particularly proud of the fact that Greg worked his way up through the ranks Greg Klopfenstein over several years and in several different operations to attain this promotion,” said a Market General Manager. His diverse Boo Heffner, Rural/Metro’s Group President experience… makes him a natural choice for for the Western U.S. this very important position.” Before moving to Salem in spring of Klopfenstein lives with his wife, Brenda, 2005, Klopfenstein worked as part of and son, D.J. “We have been welcomed a management team for Rural/Metro’s warmly into the community,” says MedStar operations in Fort Worth, TX, where Klopfenstein. “We love to camp and hike, he oversaw clinical documentation, quality and are looking forward to exploring the assurance, safety, and risk management beautiful area around Salem.” for operations covering 14 municipalities, Rural/Metro Ambulance is a medical and a service area of more than 750,000 transportation service with operations in people. In his new position in Oregon, Salem, Oregon. Partnered with the City of Greg is responsible for the overall direction, Salem Fire Department for the purpose of planning, and financial performance of providing rapid paramedic response with Rural/Metro’s EMS system in Salem. In secure and safe ambulance transport, Rural/ addition, he oversees the Salem operation’s Metro is well equipped and ready to serve budget, and is head of approximately 75 every emergency in the city. Committed to employees. He’ll also be serving as a liaison community involvement, Rural/Metro has with local governments, fire departments, sponsored a number of community events law enforcement, hospitals, and other and regularly speaks to local civic and non- emergency medical service providers. profit groups. Says Heffner, “Greg Klopfenstein is an For more information, visit www. employee who has taken it upon himself ruralmetro-pnw.com or call (503) 315- to master all of the skills that it takes to be 2260.
Salem Chapters of MOMS Club Host Third Annual Fundraiser for Family Building Blocks
“A Night in Kyoto” will benefit local child businesses have generously donated abuse prevention programs and will take products and services for auction, including place March 11 at Mission Mill in Salem weekend getaways, guided fishing trips, The Greater Salem-Area MOMS Clubs, Marquis Spas, a cedar deck, wine tours, an international OSU & U of O game organization for packages, golf mothers who 3rd Annual MOMS CLUB Auction packages, Family • • choose to stay A Benefit for Family Building Blocks Fun packages, doll at home to raise houses, original their children, is artwork & quilts, pleased to partner pampering packages with Family and much, much Building Blocks more! to host A Night in A Night in Kyoto sponsored Kyoto follows last by US Bank and Saturday, March 11, 2006 year’s successful • • Merrill Lynch. 6:00 PM, Mission Mill fundraiser, A Night The community in Paris, which is encouraged to For tickets or donations, raised over $24,000 join in support of contact Heather Swanson at 503-589-0814 for Family Building Family Building Blocks. Family Blocks by planning to attend the event on Building Blocks child abuse prevention March 11, 2006 at Mission Mill in Salem. programs serve children and families in Tickets for the fundraising dinner and Marion and Polk counties and provides a auction are $25 per person, and include wide variety of services dedicated to keeping Asian-style food, non-alcoholic beverages, children safe and families together. music & dancing and admission to the live To purchase tickets, or to make a donation and silent auctions. Willamette Valley for the auction, please contact Heather Vineyards and Oregon Beverage Services Swanson 503-589-0814 or anightinkyoto@ have supplied the wine and beer for the hotmail.com. no-host bar. Many local individuals and march 2006 Salem Business Journal Page 1 nOWneSS: customer care in Real Time
Keeping business relationships tuned-up tuned in? What exactly would it and happy has become increasingly more mean to offer customer care in Bo Rushing-Barnes diffi cult in today’s fast track economy. If you real time, NOWNESS style? Rushing Refl ections: aren’t offering excellent, timely response In the Word Reference to your clients and vendors, someone else Dictionary, I found a description of the were certain you weren’t being heard or is. Consumers, more than ever, have total word “NOWNESS” “Noun: Presentness; that the small details that were important freedom and fewer constraints enabling the quality of being in the present; a study to you were overlooked or set aside. People them to “move around the cabin” as they of the now as it relates to the future.” do not value being inconspicuously present choose products and services that will Okay, that sounds doable. When it’s all in your daily routine of running a business. match and exceed their expectations. Unless put together, we have a perfect formula for They want activity in a relationship; they estate business takes a daily, concentrated we are committed to fi nding a balance balancing the busiest schedule and making want to be listened to and connected with ability of a strong team operating in the between navigating the daily operations of each client feel honored. If I am paying in a timely manner. NOWNESS; now; not NOWNESS. Each team member must be a our businesses and offering fi rst class, on- attention to the current (now) needs of my when it’s most convenient for you. While dedicated, service oriented individual who demand service with our product, we may client and forecasting future needs, I have it may sound like our clients are expecting take no shortcuts in serving our clientele. be lessening the value-added link which encompassed the art of time and I’m serving us to be on string to them, a string they can While each of us has our own expertise, we sustains solid relationships with patrons up connected excellence for the people who pull at will, it’s really more about their need all work in concert to provide information who want, need, deserve and demand fast choose my organization to conduct business for a partnership with us. They want to be and details with the quickest turn-around feedback from us and each member of our with. How much fi ner could that be? in on the design, the plan, the future, the possible. It’s imperative for a successful respective teams. Well, looking at all this from the clients’ outcome, and the fruit of the process. They business to always be on the prowl in When I fi rst heard the term “NOWNESS”, viewpoint, it gets even better. Who would want to know we are listening, hearing what discovering new ways to offer old fashioned it struck a chord. The word was used by not feel privileged to do business with they have to say and able to respond in such hospitality and customer care. It’s truly an Barbara Sue Seal during a presentation another person who honors time and strives a way that keeps them in the loop. Asking art form that must be present in each daily which I had the honor of attending. She spoke to keep connected? Think of a time in your a client to shelf-sit, even for awhile, isn’t operation of your company in order to relate of the importance in keeping pace with that life when you felt neglected. Perhaps it was acceptable within a relationship that honors to the NOWNESS which is expected in even of the people who want to do business with a phone call or an email returned long after each member of the agreement, the ritual the most casual relationship. Purge patterns us. How very simple, yet complex, it was for you expected. Or maybe it was when you had that develops when people conduct good that aren’t working for you; move and me to imagine the possibilities of staying to hang on the line waiting to be helped or business together. Members of the Rushing motivate from within; woo your customers in beat with each and every client in such a when you listened through dozens of rings Group feel privileged to have the support and further intensify camaraderie by way as to formulate and enhance stronger before someone answered the call. Think and commitment from the people we serve offering them NOWNESS they can’t refuse. alliances and loyalties in my fi eld of real about a time you needed feedback and never and our client needs are routinely placed This article written in collaboration with Linda estate and development. Was it possible? got it, or when you did get it, it was too late; fi rst on our agenda. Having built, and in Harris, Freelance Writer & Business Consultant Are there enough hours in the day to be that no longer needed. Flash over to a time you order to maintain, a premier spot in the real
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Metzger’s list (foreshortened for the companies, like NORPAC, in Salem. “Growers prevailing wages will pertain. • Lobbyists and agency staff, while often sake of saving space and paper): have to have processing or they won’t be in “In this bill, Sen. Metzger and I worked berated, are critically important to legislators’ • SB 408, sponsored by he and Sen. Vicki business long,” Metzger emphasized. very closely. I knew the bill was coming understanding of complex issues. Walker (D) Eugene, now prohibits utilities Rep. Brown’s list: and I made sure it had the proper ‘relating Even with that in place, Rep. Brown from collecting taxes from ratepayers that • SB 323 reduces the requirements to clause’ on it, which is the only way that I admitted: “This is a full time job for me. the utility will never actually pay in tax. “It prove “independent contractor” status. 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He’s wandered, This founding philosophy of Windermere technology, marketing and education that remarks. with his teenage daughter, through England, has been implemented through the they can put to work in their local market. Writer’s on Writing featuring Chelsea Scotland, France, and Ireland. introduction of new programs that have These innovative tools allow them to serve Cain, Thursday, March 9th, 5:30pm Geronimo’s short fiction has appeared set industry standard which have given our homebuyers and sellers in a way that is Chelsea Cain is the author of Confessions in Writers Forum, The Northwest Review, agents the knowledge they need to meet the unique to Windermere. of a Teen Sleuth, a fictional “memoir” of Mississippi Mud, The River Oak Review, needs of buyers and sellers. Supporting the communities Windermere Nancy Drew. 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