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January 2020 VOL. 16, No. 1 First Commercial Real Estate Welcomes Jordan Truitt

ShowBiz is Honored to Welcome Grand Marshall, Gerry Frank and Grand Dame, Gayle Caldarazzo Doty

“We are excited to welcome Jordan Truitt to First Commercial Real Estate. Jordan's extensive professional experience and entrepreneurial successes have provided a strong foundation for his entrance to the CRE industry. We are looking forward to Jordan joining the FCRES team and anticipate he will be adding immediate value to our clients." -Terri Frohnmayer

Jordan Truitt grew up in Salem in a 4th generation family business, Truitt Brothers, a processor of local fruits and vegetables. Jordan attributes his strong work ethic to working in the agricultural industry from a very young age. Celebrate 20 years of ShowBiz, May 20, 2020. It has quite ShowBiz is a gathering of old and new friends sharing In 2012, Jordan moved with his wife to her home state of a ring to it, and it should. ShowBiz is the Mid Willamette local products and services. Famous for samples, journey Louisiana. Prior to starting their family, they invested in several Valley's premier trade show. ShowBiz is brought to you through booth after booth all things Mid-Willamette small businesses, discovered a love for real estate, and he fulfilled by Salem Business Journal. This year we are honored to Valley. From locally made Ice Cream and Cider, to home a lifelong goal of becoming a commercial charter pilot. Jordan have Gerry Frank and Gayle Caldarazzo Doty as our Grand grown crafts, and many boutique industries. and his family returned to the Northwest where he became the Marshall and Grand Dame. Local businesses showcase their latest products while plant manager of Truitt Family Foods in Salem. His love of Oregon Travel Salem, Salem Chamber of Commerce, Keizer restaurateurs, food purveyors and catering services offer and community led to the opportunity to serve the Department Chamber of Commerce, Marion Polk Food Share are just a tasty samples. of Energy's Facilities and Siting Council. Jordan says "The few champions of ShowBiz 2020. Media sponsors include ShowBiz is great opportunity to meet area business experiences that have led me to this point could only have been KSLM, KBZY, KYKN, KGAL, Salem Magazine and The leaders. It's where business meets community. learned through hard work, integrity and grit." Local. The price of admission is just a Marion Polk Food Share In joining FCRES, Jordan expressed his desire to work with, The Jackman Long Building at the Oregon State donation! " ...a dedicated commercial real estate firm whose first priority is Fairground welcomes this acclaimed event for its Reserve your booth space early. Visit ShowBizSalem.com achieving outstanding results for their clients." triumphant return. for complete information or call the SBJ at 503-365-9544. Page 2 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 January 2020 Heard About Town

The Latino Business Salem has a new distillery, and rumor Charles Lee and his team have done an Doug Doty the beloved founder and former Alliance of Salem held has it that it's the only one Commercial amazing job on CTEC, the new Career Tech- managing partner of Doty, Pruett and Wil- their 10th Annual Distillery in Salem. Divine Distillers owner nical Education Center for Salem and Keizer son, CPA's is retiring from his role as man- Expo Negocio 2019 on Jason Greenwood is all about the details Juniors and Seniors in high school. Let me aging partner at Doty, Pruett, Wilson, but Thursday, November and as a result, his products win awards. tell you, these are not your boring shop class- will continue in his role as founding partner. 14 at the Chemeketa So far this year they've won USA Rum es of yesteryear, the students get to choose Don't worry about Doug retiring and getting Center for Business and distiller of the Year by Asia International from programs in Agriscience, Auto Body bored though, Doug still has plans to stay Industry. The attendance Spirits competition 2019, Oregon Brandy Repair and Painting, Business Development intimately involved in making his vision for DAVID SOUTER was much larger than manufacturer of the year by the New York and Leadership, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts Salem come true. In his new role, Doug will COMMUNITY expected with over 65 International Spirits competition 2019, and and Management, Drone Technology and be pursuing a career as a Commercial Real LIASON people signing up the Smoothest Spirit for their Agave Spirit, by Robotics, Law Enforcement, Manufactur- Estate Agent with SMI Commercial Real Es- night before the event. Veteran's Alcoholic Beverage Competition ing Welding and Engineering, Residential tate. In addition to his work as a CPA, Doug The standing room only crowd included 2019. They've also won silver and bronze Construction and Video Game Design and began his real estate investing “side career” many of the who's who of Salem/Keizer medals for their Agave Spirit, Apple Brandy, Animation. I was lucky enough to get a tour in 1999 and became captivated with the ad- including speaker's Salem Mayor Chuck Sangre di Diablo, Pandan Rum, coffee rum from Mr. Lee and it really is an amazing vantages he discovered in owning real estate Bennett and Keizer Mayor Cathy Clark as well and Winter Amaro. place to behold with its 150,000 square foot versus leasing from others.Doug joined up as Jose Gonzales, who recently announced Police chief Jerry Moore isn't done campus. Started from a vision set by Salem with SMI Commercial Real Estate, LLC and his candidacy for Salem City Council. Expo yet. Chief Moore said he's not ready for Philanthropist and President of Mountain is looking forward to serving as a real estate Negocio 2019 is the premier Latino business retirement quite yet, having signed on for West Investment Corporation Larry Tokar- advisor for many years to come.The new expo in the Salem area, bringing together another 1 year contract with the city. Chief ski, their mission as they saw it was to help Managing Partner for DPW will be Tyson business professionals to network, share Moore said the thing he's most proud of from provide training in professional skills to ac- Pruett. economic insights, and build a stronger his tenure at the Salem Police Department is comodate those kids who might not be fo- Latino community through business the way this community views their Police cused on college or fit well with traditional Stay tuned next month when we get to know workshops, presented in both Spanish and Department. He said he's blessed to be learning. The program combines traditional our new city council woman Vanessa Nordyke a English. Lucy Escobar, Executive Coach, surrounded by great people who share the education with technical skills training to bit, chat with city council hopeful Jose Gonzalez was the keynote speaker for the event. She same vision as he. He's proud of how his help provide Salem with a highly skilled and update you on more exciting developments gave a rousing speech on the importance of officers are able to do a great job of managing work force. Charles Lee helped raise over $17 around Salem's Business and Philanthropic balance in life and work. Other presenters that delicate balance between being their for million dollars to fund the program, with key community. If you have an idea for a story you included Raul Valdivia, CPA and Ismael victims and the community and being tough partners Mountain West Investment Corpo- think our readers would enjoy, feel free to email Zuniga and Consultant Wally Ybarra. on real crime. ration and Salem-Keizer Public Schools. me at [email protected]

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January 31: Greeters Networking Hosted by: Salem Business Journal January 2020 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 3 Saving the Salem Peace Mosaic

Art on the Brick Wall Was Successfully Removed. Photo by Lynn Takata

A year and a half of arduous effort by the Based on that evaluation, interior layers dedicated volunteers of Save the Salem Peace of masonry may be removed, leaving only Mosaic will culminate this week. They began the outer layer. After protection has been working in summer 2018 to preserve the removed from the areas with tree branches, community-created public artwork during these will be cut into manageable pieces for demolition of the Salem Family YMCA re-assembly later. building, which it has adorned since 2011. Then, vertical cuts will be made from Demolition of that building (Court Street the back of the masonry wall to meet the Apartments section) by Staton Companies, cuts earlier made in the mosaic to divide it Inc., will occur on Tuesday, December into sections. Finally. horizontal cuts will 17, proceeding from the back toward the be made under the base of it the mosaic. front, where the mosaic is located. When Wall cuts will again be done by Benchmark the building has been demolished down to Concrete Cutting. the second floor, demo work will be paused Transport of the mosaic sections to secure to allow general contractor CD Redding storage provided by the City of Salem has Construction, Inc., and subcontractor been scheduled for Friday, January 3. Benchwork Concrete Cutting to make final The panels will be transported in vertical preparations for the selective demolition. orientation in a protective structure Last week the mosaic was cut by fabricated by CD Redding. OpenRoad Benchmark into eight large sections. The Transportation of Dallas, OR, will provide surface of the mosaic has been covered with the driver and a standard flatbed trailer. plastic sheeting, and plywood panels have The mosaic will be transported in two loads, been installed in front of it, by CD Redding. based on a weight limit of 48,000 pounds Later this week, spray foam will be injected per load. It is anticipated that the loading to fill the two-inch space between the plastic- will take approximately one hour, and that covered mosaic surface and the plywood. the first loading will be underway around As a further means of protecting the mosaic 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. on January 3rd. during demolition of the building above According to the board of Save the Salem it, Benchmark Concrete Cutting will make Peace Mosaic, the artwork will remain in shallow cuts in the wall about two feet above safe storage until its new site, “The Stables” the artwork. Then selective demolition will addition to the Riverfront Carousel in proceed. Riverfront Park, is completed. These means of protecting the mosaic were developed with the advice of Donald Harvey, Save the Salem Peace Mosaic (SSPM) is a structural engineer with Atkinson-Noland a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose & Associates. On Friday, December 20, after mission is to preserve the “River of Peace” demolition of the building above the mosaic mosaic and to re-install it in a permanent, has been partially completed, Harvey will fully accessible site. Funding for preservation make the second of two site visits. At that of the mosaic has been provided by the Oregon time Harvey will evaluate the condition of Legislature, by grants from the City of Salem, the masonry in the areas where the mosaic’s the Oregon Community Foundation, and the two trees extend up onto the brick. Salem Foundation, and by many individuals. Page 4 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 January 2020

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MONMOUTH LAND! Current owner had met with city of Monmouth and property meets requirements for 16 unit complex. Buyer to do his own due diligence. Flat land. $235,000 (755708) Don Meyer, RE/MAX Integrity, 503-999-2381

Updated 1950’s rancher w/ full, finished daylight basement, lots of upgrades and tons of storage. Inviting hardwood floors lead to kitchen w/ quartz, tile, SS appl. Custom alder cabinets and nook. Huge living room with GREAT LOCATION! MOUNTAIN VIEWS!! fireplace and dining lead to deck. 3 bdrms New Construction! Single car attached and double detached garage that will have a upstairs and main bath with tile shower, dual vanity and tub. Game room and bar downstairs deck on top. There is a large covered deck off the second story master with Mountain lead to family room with 2nd fireplace. The views to the east. Worth taking a look. great location between Commercial and 12th two additional bedrooms and full bath. A/c in 2017 & cedar fence 2016, gutters 2019. Near steet. $383,900 3 bedroom 2 1/2 baths. (751294) Don Meyer, RE/MAX Integrity, comm. pool and Myers Elem. (758173) – 503-999-2381 Roger Elliott – 503-569-5003

Magical and private large acreage minutes to town. Amazing High traffic counts for this long time full service sign shop. Metal 1936 Lodge style home with beautiful and cozy fireplace w/ main structure is 30 feet by 80 feet. Lean-to Addition is 11' cathedral wood ceiling, paneling, stone fireplace and wood by 56'. 2 additional storage spaces total 862 sqft. One is 300 Private cul-de-sac home with many opportunities. Currently floors. Foothill views from living, dining and kitchen. 2 bedrooms sqft. and 562 sqft. Back fenced area is ideal for secure vehicle tax exempt ($0.00) because of agreement with Marion County on main floor. Upstairs attic space could be another bedroom storage or potential for additional parking. 3 offices, kitchenette and Non-profit. This property is ideal with its open floor plan. and has 1/2 bath. Basement has master suite, family room and bathroom. Ideal for any use. Retail, Light manufacturing, The kitchen is open and boasts island and vinyl floors. Upstairs area and utility room. Large trex typed deck and huge barn vehicle service, offices, storage. Two driveway aprons as well. has loft space too. Wide hallways and doors are ideal for ADA with electrical. Garage/shop with 2nd story multi-use space. Many possibilities in good location. (753099) – Trevor Elliott – accessibility. Centrally located and near shopping and other Seasonal creek too! (752789) – Trevor Elliott – 503-602-1039 503-602-1039 amenities. (752561) - Roger Elliott - 503-569-5003 January 2020 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 5 CCBI Joins Pajama Drive

Chemeketa Community College, Center for To learn more about the event, contact Business and Industry (CCBI) recently par- Diane McLaran, at diane.mclaran@ ticipated in the United Way’s pajama drive chemeketa.edu or 503.316.3229. to provide 1,600 local children and families in crisis with a new jammies. The tenants For more than 50 years, Chemeketa and staff at CCBI collected 74 sets of paja- Community College has committed itself to mas towards that goal. Pajamas seem like a transforming lives and our community through small thing, but they can be very comforting exceptional learning experiences in the Mid- during a time of uncertainty, instability and Willamette Valley. As the second multi-campus emotional trauma. district in Oregon, Chemeketa serves 30,000 According to Diane McLaran, Executive students annually at its Salem and Yamhill Director of CCBI, “We were happy to partici- Valley campuses, as well as Brooks, Eola, pate to bring a little joy to children in need. Winema, Dallas, Woodburn and Chemeketa Donations were given by CCBI staff and Center for Business and Industry (CCBI). tenants: SEDCOR, Willamette Workforce Partnership, Portland State University Child Chemeketa Community College is an equal Welfare Partnership, Chemeketa Small Busi- opportunity/affirmative action employer and ness Development Center and Chemeketa educational institution. Customized Training.” Page 6 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 January 2020 New Year’s Resolutions

So, your New Year's resolution is to get in better shape? I hear this a lot. You get a gym membership and resolve to go five days a week for one hour. You do great for the first week, then you have an "emergency" and can’t go for two days. So, you end up taking the whole week off. Maybe you make it back once more before you eventually stop going. So how do you stick to your fitness routine? Remember every day is a new day. Just because you didn't make it yesterday doesn't mean you can't start fresh today. Don't use that as an excuse to give up. Put some structure in your life. Go to a class, workout with a friend, or hire a certified personal trainer. All of these will give you some structure and help keep you accountable. Set small goals and reward yourself for them. Not with food but with a massage or a trip to a movie theater. Do something that makes you feel good but doesn’t contain calories. Don't fall for quick fixes. There is no diet Think about where you will be next year at or pill that will help you reach your goal. Eat this time and set your goals accordingly. Do less and move more is solid advice. not get discouraged if you don’t see results Track your progress. There are many apps immediately. You're in this for the long haul available to help you keep track of your so don't give up! workout and food intake. Check your attitude. Be good to yourself Michele Vanderyacht is the general manager and keep a positive outlook. of South Salem Epic Fitness. GoEpicFit.com January 2020 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 7

SIGNALS Pop-Up Art Exhibit A pop-up art exhibit will be in historical downtown Salem on January 17, showcasing the work of five Oregon based artists! What: A Pop-up Art Exhibition Who: Joshua Blue When: Friday January 17th B.Hammond Gary Westford Open Gallery: 2:30pm – 9:30pm Eilish Gormley Reception: 5:30pm - 9:30pm Seth Allen Where: In the Gray Studio at the Gray Lab 125 Liberty Street in downtown Salem, OR.

Notable: The pop-up gallery will host a reception with free beverages (alcoholic for those 21 years and older) and an assortment of appetizers.

A curated vinyl playlist will fill the space and the artists will be available for discussion and questions throughout the night. Contact: Call: (805) 657 - 75380 Page 8 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 January 2020 January 2020 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 9

Spirit Mountain Presents: Spirit Mountain Presents: Super Game Viewing Party Chris Isaak Put on your team colors and join the party JOIN US FOR THE BIG GAME AND:

• Catch the action on a 15' x 20' HD screen, with additional drop-down large screens • Feast on a buffet of tailgate favorites • Receive drawing ticket for assorted NFL merchandise. • No Host Bar Available

Win NFL Autographed memorabilia!

DATE: February 2, 2020 I KICKOFF TIME: 3:30 PM TICKETS: $25 I AGE: Adults 21 and over spiritmountain.com/events/super-game-viewing-party

In the course of Chris Isaak's career, he has make the Best Of, I feel like we have good released nine extraordinary albums, twelve stuff."Another significant hit included on singles, been nominated for two Grammy Best Of is the south-of-the-border-flavored awards, acted in several motion pictures ballad "Somebody's Crying" from 1995's and starred in his own critically acclaimed Forever Blue (both the single and album TV series. His legendary shows with his were nominated for Grammy awards in longtime band Silvertone have entertained 1996). "I wrote that song in a closet," Isaak tens of thousands of people for over two says. "I had just broken up with someone and decades. Even his hair has its own fan club. hadn't been out of the house much. A friend And yet, this highly praised herald platinum- of mine was having a party and as soon as I selling artist has never released a greatest arrived I realized I didn't want to be there. hits album. The house had this big walk-in closet in the Hard to believe, no? Well, unlike some hallway, so I went in, shut the door, and sat artists who roll out a greatest hits package down underneath the coats. There was a after, say, their second album, Isaak guitar leaning against the wall in the back. I waited until he actually had enough hits to started tuning it up and wrote 'Somebody's legitimately describe the collection as such. Crying.'" "Shouldn't a greatest hits collection after And to what does he attribute the longevity two records be called 'Greatest Hit'?" Isaak of his career? "You know, I've never tried to asks. "I guess I've just always been too busy jump on a trend, and I've never had to jump making records. Plus, it takes a while before off of one," he says. "I try to do what feels you really want to compile everything. right for each song. So I never have to go, But after going through all the songs to 'Well, no more disco for me.'"!

Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Heart Shaped World with Chris!

DATE: February 16, 2020 I TIME: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) TICKETS: $40, $50, $60 I VIP Meet & Greet Available AGE: Adults 21 and over spiritmountain.com/events/chris-isaak Page 10 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 January 2020 January 2020 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 11 Achieve Your 2020 Goals by Creating a Ulysses Pact

Everyone struggles to ticipated, he heard the sirens call and begged Choose a consequence: If deadlines reach goals and meet dead- to be set free, so he could swim to them. Alas, and avoidance aren’t enough to keep you lines. It’s easy to fall victim he could not -- much to his benefit. on track, raise the stakes. Set a consequence to procrastination or to let This is the concept behind the Ulysses Pact. if you don’t reach your actions. This could the draw of a doughnut or You make an agreement between your pres- mean a lighter consequence like no morn- a bag of chips cause you to ent self to benefit your future self. It’s an ef- ing coffee, or something more significant stray from your diet. fective way to resist temptation and to make (and with a financial impact), such as buying MARY LOUISE The new year is a great sure you reach your goals. lunch for the office or having to skip night VANNATTA time to set expectations Here are a few ways to use this theory to out with friends in lieu of cleaning out the TELLING and resolve to improve fulfill your resolution this year: garage. YOUR STORY certain aspects of life. To Set deadlines: The first step should be to Choose a referee: If you can’t adhere make sure you succeed, try set yourself deadlines. If you have monthly to your deadlines and aren’t able to conse- a strategy known as the Ulysses Pact. or yearly recurring goals/tasks, make sure quence yourself, bring in a neutral party. The idea behind the Ulysses Pact is based you have hard deadlines that will motivate Find someone trustworthy and reliable on the mythical hero, Ulysses. Ulysses is the you to stay on task. Setting daily reminders who can check you when you aren’t keeping Latin version of Odysseus, the famed protag- to motivate and keep you on track could be your commitments. They can even hold on onist of The Odyssey. He's known for devis- helpful too. to money or a treasured item and return it ing the Trojan Horse. Plan to avoid failure: Avoid situations once you meet your goal. Typically, a friend In the novel, Ulysses' journey would sail where you will be tempted. If you are trying or trusted coworker will be the best referee to his crew past sirens, mermaid-like creatures, to cut down on sweets, don't even go near help make sure you stay on track. who would lure men to their deaths with their the dessert table. Have someone else prepare enchanting voices. To avoid the demise of his your buffet plate for you. if you have a group So, in 2020, prepare for the sirens' song, crew, Ulysses told his men to put wax in their of friends (you know who they are) that con- whatever it is for you. If you make a Ulysses ears so they would not be attracted by the si- sistently lead you away from your goals, take Pact with yourself, you're sure to obtain your Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CAE is the CEO of rens' song. Ulysses also ordered them tie him a break from them while you develop your goals. VanNatta Public Relations, a PR, event planning to the mast so he could not escape. As he an- good habits. . and consulting firm in Salem, Oregon. prsalem.com

How to Stand Out in Your First Year on The Job

Starting a new job can be challenging. There is usually a learning curve as you adapt to the different factors of a new workplace. In addition to your work requirements, KEENAN EMERY you will need to learn WHAT TO how to interact with your KNOW AS A coworkers as well as your YOUNG PRO boss. You will need to understand office rules -- like never take Becky’s parking spot or 2) Be a good trainee: When starting a don’t microwave your seafood leftovers from new job, someone is more than likely taking last night. You may have to buy new clothes time out of their day to train you. At all costs, for work, adjust to starting your day at a do not be an arrogant, know-it-all trainee. different time, and navigate a new commute. If you know something that you are being In short, it can be overwhelming to juggle taught, don’t blurt out “I know that already.” all these factors. For most people starting If your trainer is demonstrating something a new job, it takes about a year to get you already know, stay humble, nod your accustomed and comfortable. head, and listen to what they are telling you. There is a good chance you will learn Here are a few useful insights to ease the something new. You will pick up operations transition to a new job and stand out as a faster if you focus on learning, rather than quality worker. pretending to know everything.

1) Show up early: This will help you in a 3) Do the jobs no one else wants to variety of ways. Not only does it portray you do: This was my father’s secret to success. as an eager go- getter, but it will also indicate An employee who volunteers graciously to that you are reliable, consistent, and you do the dirty-work and undesirable jobs, will care about your work. Furthermore, if you be endeared to most employers. There are are early, last-minute issues like traffic or people who will take advantage of this, yes, emergency phone calls won’t be as big of a but most will value you for it. Make the coffee problem. You will also have an opportunity in the morning. Take out the trash. Clean the to work free of distractions with fewer bathroom. Do the dishes. Whatever it may coworkers around to interrupt. be, I promise it will help you in the long run. Keenan Emery works at VanNatta Public Relations, a PR, Event Planning and Strategic Communications firm located in Salem, Oregon. PRSalem.com, Keenan@PRSalem. Page 12 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 January 2020 Döstädning Again!

If your Swedish is a feels better when their financial lives are Keep in mind that the data listed on this exchanging envelopes. Alternatively, you can bit rusty, “döstädning” organized, or when the garage is finally document will provide easy access to the do as I have done and put the information translates to “death cleaned up. While a cluttered garage may information, not just for you, but also for on a thumb drive, one for me and one for cleaning,” and is not be that important, having your financial the person who may need to deal with your my executor. You could even upload it to associated with a book documents in a form that you can readily financial affairs for you. Once completed, the cloud so it can never be lost. Compiling written in 2017 by access will give you a clearer picture of what the document should be kept in a secure all this information may seem like a time- Margareta Magnusson. you’re dealing with, thereby making your place. Begin with the date the document consuming task at first, but it is an important RAY SAGNER To summarize in a short financial decisions easier. Also, having your was completed and include such personal step in simplifying your future, and it is time statement: somewhere financial information in one place will aid information as your full name, SS number, well spent. FINANCIAL COLUMNIST around middle age you those who will take care of your affairs when date of birth, and drivers’ license number. Now, let us go a step further. I encourage get rid of all the stuff you you are no longer able. If you are versed in Microsoft Excel, you clients to write a Letter of Intent to those have accumulated that you have no more In this first article of 2020, we will stick to can create headings across the top for the who may be managing their affairs one day. use for and that no one else must deal with a familiar strand and cover some timeless institution, type of account, account name The letter spells out the specifics concerning after you pass. At an age north of 80, Ms. the “who, what, where, why, and how” of Magnusson states that part of her motivation financial documents, special disposition of came about after cleaning out several If you would like an example, email me assets, and desired funeral arrangements. relatives’ possessions over her long life. One ([email protected]) and I will send The point is not to leave your loved ones of my favorite statements in the book is that" hurt, confused, or burdened. the process is about a permanent form of you a template that can help you get started. As one who has gone through this process, organization that makes your everyday life I know it can be uncomfortable, so I run more smoothly" understand why people are reluctant, but it I am all about minimalism, a state I seem to strategies for getting financial documents and number, a contact person and their is a valuable process. Not only does it help have naturally evolved into. That may be why and other personal information in an orderly phone number. You should also include any you clarify what you value, but it also shows I am good at my chosen profession: I like to format. We will also discuss the benefits of passwords for online access. Include all of that you value those you leave behind. Here’s organize and streamline my clients’ financial a Letter of Intent for those of you who may your single, joint, and business accounts, looking forward to a healthy, prosperous and lives for themselves and for those that follow need to use the information that you have and indicate both assets (i.e. checking, organized 2020. Cheers! them. Having watched clients "clean up" gathered. Don’t just think about it -- ten savings, and investment accounts) and and deal with loved ones’ possessions and good intentions do not equal one good deed. liabilities (i.e. credit cards and mortgages). It The purpose of this article is to inform our readers about having to clean up both of my grandfather's At some point we must act, so why not this may be helpful, as well, to create a separate financial planning/life issues. 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Cap and trade legisla- terim, and it’s still not clear what a revived stands to be the beneficiary of those funds and trade bill, capable of passing in both tion is likely to take cen- bill will look like exactly in February when – wind and solar companies, environmental chambers of the Legislature, they run the ter stage again during the the 2020 legislative session begins, but the organizations, and many others vying to be risk of alienating another key coalition of po- upcoming 2020 Oregon program is sure to maintain the essential included in the legislation. litical donors – environmental advocacy or- legislative session. The features of a cap and trade program. There is a legislative stalemate brewing ganizations. At least one major environmen- carbon-capping bill was The state would set caps on total state- here, however, and the 2020 session may tal group, as well as a key labor union, have the defining subject of the wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and well end in a similar way to how it ended already publicly criticized an alternative ver- ANTHONY K. 2019 session, especially create a carbon market to regulate the sale last year, primarily because not much has sion of the original proposed legislation. SMITH after 11 Republican state and distribution of allowances – essentially changed politically since then. If anything, Likewise, many Republicans, especially the OREGON senators left the state for permits that allow individual companies to the two sides may even be further apart. 11 state senators who walked out in 2019, STATE 10 days in order to deny emit a certain level of carbon. In addition to There’s an election this November, and returned home from Salem last summer DIRECTOR a legislative quorum, and some free allowances awarded by the state, as is the case every two years, half of the with much fanfare from their mostly rural NFIB sparking one of the larg- the program would also generate revenue Oregon Senate and the entire Oregon House constituents, many active and engaged in est swellings of grassroots activism the state through the sale of these allowances. Those is up for reelection. Several labor unions are the #TimberUnity movement. Together, has ever seen in the form of the #TimberUni- revenues would then be spent by the state on already withholding their political support they had defeated a major policy goal of the ty movement. non-fossil fuel-based energy projects. from legislators who voted in favor of a 2019 Portland political elites. The bill ultimately failed to pass when Sen- Undoubtedly, there is a lot of money at bill that makes several modest changes to If Republicans support a cap and trade ate Republicans returned to the Capitol on stake for both sides of the issue, to the tune the Public Employees Retirement System proposal in any form, and perhaps if they the second-to-last day of the 2019 session, of hundreds of millions of dollars per year. (PERS). This isn’t much of an issue for the even show up to cast a “no” vote, allowing but now the bill’s supporters are back for One side stands to pay a lot more for its very few Republicans who voted for the a bill to pass on a party-line vote, it’s round two of what’s shaping up to be a Main continued usage of fossil fuel-based energy bill since they are not often supported by hard to imagine a scenario where those Event title bout. sources like gasoline, diesel, propane, and organized labor, but it could be a very big #TimberUnity activists won’t feel betrayed Several legislators have been working on natural gas – utilities, manufacturers, and deal for Democrats. heading into the 2020 election cycle. new carbon pricing proposals during the in- most-importantly, voters. The other side If Democrats pursue a less ambitious cap See NFIB, Page 23 January 2020 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 13 How Cities Keep Up With Get-It-Now Shipping Demands

You’ve probably adapting this rapid change in our economy. heard by now that Tasos Vezyridis, Senior Director of EMEA Amazon is moving a Retail and Logistics Research says, “Cities fairly large distribution have been slow to react to the outbreak center to the Mill Creek of demand for the last-mile logistics with Corporate Center off the long-term solution likely involving Kuebler. This million- repurposing of urban spaces to be used as square-foot building is urban consolidation hubs.” ALEX RHOTEN going to bring in more As a commercial realtor who has worked PRINCIPAL eighteen-wheelers up with for-profit and government entities, I BROKER, COLDWELL and down 1-5, more am always interested to see how valuable BANKER delivery trucks through urban real estate is purposed, repurposed, COMMERCIAL our streets dropping off and transformed to serve changing needs. MOUNTAIN packages than ever to Our city’s population is growing and as more WEST our businesses and our people move into the current and soon-to- REAL ESTATE homes. built apartment buildings, I’m fascinated So, how is Salem and the surrounding to see what new and interesting ways old distance and serve those who live in crowded made it clear that our city won’t be able to cities going to handle this increased traffic? spaces will be used to serve those who want urban centers. Now, I know Salem is no rely on big, broad solutions to get more cars How have other bigger cities dealt with same-day (and even same-hour) delivery. London, but I can definitely see a number and people around the city and up, down, an influx of shipping trucks and delivery We can look at how other bigger, more of downtown spaces being used for this and across the Valley. vans on city streets already crowded with congested have been dealing with the purpose. We’ll need creative, risk-ready investors, commuter cars, Uber, Lyfts, and rent-by- overflow of trucks on their crowded city In Seattle, UPS does a percentage of their builders, and businesspeople to use the the-hour electric scooters? streets. For instance, New York City has deliveries by electric bike, packing nearly spaces they own to make delivering packages We live in an incredible time where you instituted an Off-Hour Deliveries program 400 pounds of parcels on pre-loaded crates. easier, cheaper, and less frustrating to can click twice, wait two days, and get almost to encourage more deliveries to be made Bikes take up less room. They find parking everyone on the roads. anything you can imagine on Amazon, eBay, between the off-hours of 7pm to 6am. much easier. They can use alleyways and and a million other internet-based retailers. In London, they have begun to use empty other spaces where most cars and trucks Alex Rhoten is the owner and Principal Broker But this incredible convenience comes with warehouses as logistic centers to help cannot fit. at Coldwell Banker Commercial Mountain a cost. And most cities are having a hard time companies shrink the “last-mile” delivery The years-long debate over the third bridge West Real Estate. Page 14 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 January 2020 Veteran Service Office Making A JUST SOLD Difference for Local Veterans

James Riddle tells the story of a Marion County veteran whose claim for federal health benefits had been denied. As a military police officer, the man wore a duty belt that was quite heavy. He later developed leg issues but the VA contended his condition did not stem from his military 200-234 High ST. SE | Salem, Oregon 97301 service. Riddle, the lead veterans service officer (VSO) for Marion County, dug into the Grainger said some veterans fear that science and found scientific research that applying for mental health benefits will backed the veteran’s claim. The VA accepted affect their ability to get a job. That is not the the claim. Two weeks later, another VSO in case and, he said, it is OK to get help. the Marion County Veteran Service Office The benefits can be life-changing, whether also used that research to back a veteran’s money to pay for hearing aids, for medical claim. treatment or for long-term care. Yet many “We work outside the boxes,” Riddle said. veterans, especially women, don’t realize “We try to connect things that others have they are veterans and potentially eligible missed.” for benefits. When discharged, many The result is a powerful collaboration that servicemembers were misinformed about has brought millions of dollars to veterans, their status. families and survivors since the office opened “We encourage every veteran to check,” in June 2018. 14409 NE Fourth Plain Blvd | Vancouver WA 98682 Boykin said. “It’s that question that goes “The county commissioners are dedicated unanswered if you never ask.” to making sure the veterans in Marion A lot well-intended but inaccurate County are served. They are committed to information circulates via social media and this program being successful,” said Lisa elsewhere. Webb stresses the best place to Trauernicht, a senior policy analyst with the get up-to-date answers is a county veterans Board of Commissioners. service office. To be certified by the ODVA, It’s a busy office, starting with two VSOs every county VSO must undergo a year of and adding a third. The staff met with an training. And stay constantly attuned. average of 100 veterans a week during the “There’s a lot. The VA changes almost last half of 2019, they already plan to expand daily. I thought I knew what I was getting their outreach, especially in the Santiam myself into when I started,” Riddle said. Canyon. “The analogy I use is, I’m out in left field, Trauernicht helps oversee the county’s I’m ready to play, I got my hat, I got my contract with Mid-Willamette Valley glove – but we’re playing hockey. That’s the Community Action Agency, which runs difference from going from client to officer. Terri Frohnmayer represented the Seller in the sale of its Salem the program and employs the staff. “They It’s a completely different game.” property and as Buyer in the Purchase of its replacement property. are an immensely dedicated, passionate But that knowledge is powerful. From group of people,” she said. “Their stories are January 2018 through mid-December 2019, amazing.” 200-234 High St. SE | Salem OR 97301 the VSOs helped Marion County veterans 21,600 SF plus 21,911 SF Parking Garage (+/-) Sara Webb is Community Action’s program claim new monthly awards of $1,680,969.50 manager. The staff members are veterans: and retroactive awards of $4,077,633.52. JUST SOLD: Prime Downtown Office Building, once home to Key TItle Company VSOs Tim Boykin, Army; Eddie Grainger, “I spent 20 years serving in the Marine for over 30 years. Current tenants include a mix of professional office users. Terri Marines; and Riddle, both Navy and Army; Corps and serving my country,” Grainger Frohnmayer with First Commercial Real Estate Services LLC represented the Seller. and veteran service specialist Chris Dyer, Air said, “and it’s nice that I’m in a role where I Force. can still serve.” JIFFY LUBE | VANCOUVER, WA (REPLACEMENT PROPERTY) Marion was the last county to get its own 4,763 SF 4 Bay Design - 20 Year Lease office. The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Veteran Service Office of Marion County Affairs, through its headquarters in Salem, 780 Commercial St. SE, Ste. 302, Salem, OR JUST SOLD: Specialty tenant retail building constructed in 2018 with excellent historically had served the capital area. (971) 707-4400 exposure. Neighboring businesses include Walmart Super Center, MOD Pizza, [email protected] Working with government but not being Pacific Dental, Great Clips, Starbucks, Panda Express, Chase Bank and more. Terri Frohnmayer with First Commercial Real Estate Services LLC represented the Buyer. “of the government” can be an advantage at Office hours times. Riddle encountered a veteran who’d Walk-in service: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 9 -11 a.m., 1- 4p.m. never applied for benefits because the last Thursday-Friday: Only front desk staff is available time he entered a government building, he was sent to Vietnam. But he accepted Off-site locations First working Monday of the month: Woodburn Estates Riddle’s assistance. & Golf, 1776 Country Club Rd., Woodburn, OR 97071 Services are free. They include filing Third working Monday of the month: Santiam Outreach disability claims; filing for pensions; Community Center, 280 NE Santiam Blvd., Mill City, OR 97360 obtaining military records; and applying 3550 Liberty Rd. South, Suite 290 for VA health care, education, and surviving What to bring to your first visit, if possible: Salem, OR 97302 spouse benefits. 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Friday January 10th - Sunday, January 12th, 2020 OREGON STATE FAIRGROUNDS JACKMAN - LONG BUILDING 2330 17th St NE, Salem It’s time to finally have that perfect yard LOW-MAINTENANCE UPGRADES. you’ve always wanted. Not only does a nice The Mid-Valley Home Show marks its 43rd year this coming lawn/landscape boost your property’s curb Why not convert your water-hungry and appeal, but it will also create a great place for demanding landscape into something which January and is the longest running home show in the Salem area. you to spend time outside (and be the envy of doesn’t require as much upkeep? Consider the neighborhood!). planting more drought-resistant succulents The show is January 10th, 11th, and 12th at the Oregon State Here are a few great ways you can improve or native plants that thrive in your location. your yard this year: Fairgrounds and offers free admission for those attending. ADD A WATER FEATURE. LAY NEW PAVERS. Have you ever thought about adding This year we will be adding a kid zone sponsored by the Kroc No matter how many plants and flowers a fountain or a waterfall to your lawn as you add to your yard, a beautifully designed an outdoor focal point? Besides greatly Center, a CTEC showcase for our local schools, a “Meet the paving project will make your property stand enhancing the appearance of your home, Experts” Remodeling Center, and an artisan area to showcase and out. There are numerous materials and water features provide a soothing and design options available so it will be easier to relaxing backdrop to any social activity. sell pieces from local artist and craftsmen. pick a layout that fits your style. Stonework is a great way to create a clean, organized yard PLANTING NEW TREES. SHOW SPONSORED BY and reduce the number of weeds popping up. The right tree can go a long way in creating CONSTRUCT A FIREPIT the ideal look for your yard. Whether you long for the perfect shade trees to string your A firepit doesn’t need to be huge. There hammock between or are looking forward are many options from pre-fab from steel to an edible bounty from fruit or nut trees, to hand stacked stone, both wood and gas the sooner you plant trees, the sooner you burning. Firepits are great for summer, but benefit from your investment. also allow for use of outdoor spaces during colder months. Brian Galbraith works at Green Acres Landscape, a full-service, residential and commercial landscaping business and nursery in Salem, Oregon. www.greenacreslandscapeinc.com

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On November 25, Salem City Council The STPA funds will be collected from made a bold and visionary move by creating hotels starting January 1, 2020, and allocated Oregon’s second Tourism Promotion Area to Travel Salem, the official destination to give lift to the region’s tourism economy. marketing and management organization Championed by the Salem Area Lodging for the region. An advisory committee made Association (SALA) and Travel Salem, the up of Salem hoteliers will work closely Salem Area Tourism Promotion Area (STPA) with Travel Salem to develop the strategies is a two percent fee assessed on guest room that will drive more overnight visitors to nights at lodging facilities within the city. The Salem – particularly during the off-peak funds generated by the STPA will be used to season (October through March) when hotel support tourism marketing and sales efforts occupancy is usually softer than in the spring to further advance the region’s competitive and summer months. position as a premier visitor destination. Salem is the second city in Oregon to Salem Aerial, Photographer: Ron Cooper “The Tourism Promotion Area is a game establish a Tourism Promotion Area, which changer for the tourism and hospitality is also known as a Tourism Improvement industry in Salem,” says Scott Snyder, District (TID). In 2012, Portland became Additional Funding Stream Will Bolster general manager of the Grand Hotel the state’s first city to establish a TID. The Tourism Marketing & Promotion Efforts and chair of SALA. The STPA provides Portland initiative has been highly successful, supplemental funding beyond the 25% of where hotel occupancy and average daily dramatically expand Travel Salem’s ability To date, there are more than 160 TIDs and the Salem transient occupancy tax that is rates during the off-peak season have grown to promote the region and tell the stories of TPAs in 14 states. currently allocated to tourism promotion. It significantly since the program’s inception. the people and the place that genuinely make is expected to generate between $800,000 “The TPA is a significant milestone for this part of the state the Most Oregon Part Travel Salem serves as the destination and $1 million in its first year. “The STPA will Salem, creating a legacy funding mechanism of Oregon! I believe that TPAs and TIDs will marketing and management organization provide a stable source of funding to support that will have a generational impact on job become a more popular funding mechanism (DMMO) for Salem and Marion and Polk tourism marketing, with the ultimate goal creation and enhanced quality of life for our for tourism promotion in the years to come Counties. dedicated to promoting the region as of increasing hotel occupancy and visitor communities,” says Travel Salem President as other communities explore this dedicated a premier destination for business and leisure spending,” adds Snyder. and CEO Angie Onyewuchi. “It will funding opportunity,” she added. travel. To learn more, visit TravelSalem.com. Page 18 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 January 2020 NEW SALEM LOCATION

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This exhibit explores how racist attitudes, policies of exclusion, and the destruction of Black- owned neighborhoods shaped Oregon, as well as the unceasing efforts of the Black community to overcome these obstacles. Courtesy of the Oregon Black Pioneers, this exhibit is FREE and available to view during building hours, M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Inspiring Leaders and Non-profits An interview with with Kelli Jaecks

Each month, I feature What experiences best prepared you for local nonprofit leaders this role? who make an impact in the community. This I served eight years on the national month’s interview is board of the American Dental Hygienists with Kelli Jaecks, Board Association and served as the president of President of the Oregon that organization in 2014-15. I have also HARVEY GAIL- Chapter of the National served on local and state boards. SPIRE Speakers’ Association MANAGEMENT (NSA-OR). Kelli is the What is difficult about your nonprofit owner of Verbal Impact. leadership role? What is easy?

Tell us about your non-profit: The difficulties revolve around having many good ideas to implement, from At the National Speakers’ Association, supporting members, to adding value to we are a community of solopreneurs and the membership, to garnering sponsors- entrepreneurs who make our living using all with one paid staff member and an all- the spoken word. This includes keynoters, volunteer board. breakout presenters, seminar leaders, Easy? I have a great board who steps trainers, facilitators, consultants, and up and volunteers. I trust my board and Kelli Jaecks is a great example of a leader who uses her professional skills to aid a worthy those who speak primarily online. Many know they are all-in with this journey of nonprofit. To learn more about the National Speakers’ Association visit nsaoregon.org. professional speakers are trapped in the leadership we are on. daily grind of running their business. At Are you a volunteer leader of a nonprofit or association? -If you or someone you know would like to be featured in my column, email me at [email protected] NSA, we provide community and resources What have you uniquely contributed to to help them master their craft and propel your organization? G. Harvey Gail is president of Spire Management, an association management, event planning and their business to new heights, so they can consulting firm located in Salem, Oregon. www.SpireManagement.com , @HarvGail. spend more time igniting change. I just took on the presidency in October At NSA-OR we provide opportunities of this year. I was the PE, but our president annually for speakers, the curious about had to step down so I was thrust into the the business of speaking and the public, to role early. learn and grow. Eight months of the years, we bring in national, top-ranked speakers What are you looking for in future leaders who present on a variety of timely topics. in your group? We hold speaker labs throughout the year, where folks can work on their presentation • Passion for the association. skills. We also hold a nine-month Speaker • Strategic thinking, forward-thinking. Academy each year, for folks wanting to up • Willingness to work/spend time on their speaking game and learn the pillars association matters. of the business of speaking. Our members range from corporate executives who need Is there anything else you would like to to improve their speaking skills on the job, add? to coaches, trainers and keynoters who own small businesses, and work for themselves. NSA-OR is an excellent resource for any business, association or meeting How did you get into the role? How did professional looking for speakers. We have you find yourself in leadership in the speaking professionals from all walks of life, organization? and different professions- each with their own messages. Whether you are looking for I am a professional speaker and have a keynoter to open or close your meeting, been for over 10 years. I heard about NSA- workshop presenters, humor, sales, OR eight years ago and went thru the leadership, retention... we've got a speaker Speaker Academy. Three years ago, I made to serve you. a concerted effort to get involved, and was asked to serve on the board.

NFIB From Page 12

Abandoning your base is always a recipe for only recourse for Republicans. Irrespective political disaster and would almost certainly of any ballot measures that seek to enact a guarantee the Democrats would maintain cap and trade program or amend the Oregon the supermajorities they won in the 2018 Constitution’s legislative quorum require- elections. ments, the future of climate policy could be Ultimately, pushing for a robust cap and on the November 2020 ballot in the form of trade program might be the only course both parties campaigning on the message of forward politically for Democrats, which “Send us reinforcements so we can pass/stop means fleeing the state again might be the cap and trade.” Anthony K. Smith is Oregon state director for NFIB