2015 2015 EMBER PT SE T/ UGUS A FOR BUSINESS VOLUME 14, ISSUE 4 USA $3.95 CANADA $6.95 A $2 billion impact How the University of Oregon drives the region’s economy THE EUGENE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: CELEBRatING…PROMotING…INFORMING BUSINESS Publisher David Hauser, CCE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015 Director Of Communications Katherine Movalson Eugene Chamber Executive Committee THIS ISSUE Craig Wanichek Chair President & CEO, Cover story Columns/Departments Summit Bank A look at University of Oregon Chamber @ Work Nigel Francisco Chair-elect contributions to the region’s What the Eugene Chamber is doing to CFO, Ninkasi Brewing economy and what lies ahead for 4support and promote businesses in the Company LLC the flagship institution. Eugene area. Cathy Worthington Treasurer 14 Guest Viewpoint Licensed Tax Consultant, Four Questions President Michael Schill on the future of Worthington Business 12 the University of Oregon Services Learn more about Oregon Sheryl Balthrop Imaging Centers, Pentagon Past Chair Federal Credit Union and Business News Partner, Gaydos, 7 Churnside & Balthrop PC Slocum Center for Orthopedics and Promotions, new hires, and new Advertising Sports Medicine. members 26 Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce Articles Last Call 541.484.1314 Dave Hauser on Design/Layout As the building living and working in a 34 Asbury Design boom on the university community. 541.344.1633 24 University www.asburydesign.net of Oregon campus Printing continues, see what $PAC-091_EugeneChamber_OpenBiz_7.375x4.8126_AugSept2015.indd 1 6/19/15 11:39 AM Shelton Turnbull Chris Martin talks new facilities are 541.687.1214 about Pentagon coming to campus. Federal Credit Eugene Area Chamber Union’s community of Commerce partnerships. Page 8 1401 Willamette St. Eugene, OR 97401 541.484.1314 Potential. Open for Business: A publication of the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce Brittany Quick-Warner (USPS-978-480). CHAMBER CONTACTS Director of Business Advocacy Open for Business is (541) 242-2354 We see it in Eugene. And in the industries that do David Hauser, CCE Cedric Rudd published bimonthly [email protected] by the Eugene Area President Director of Membership Development Chamber of Commerce and manufacturing, to name just a few. (541) 242-2350 (541) 242-2352 Megan Richter in February, April, June, business here—from forest products to not-for-profit [email protected] [email protected] Community Coordinator August, October and For more than a century we’ve helped organizations for DEI & USBA December. Circulation: Beth Tassan Jeannine Erving 3,800. (541) 242-2357 Administrative Assistant Membership Services Manager [email protected] Open For Business How can we help you prosper? 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Box 1107, Eugene, OR 97440-1107 BOTC DreamReality_OFB.pdf 1 5/5/15 3:04 PM CHAMBER@WORK Advocacy keeps downtown Silicon revitalization on track Valley express Beginning in November, Eugene businesses will enjoy a direct connection to the Silicon Valley, a worldwide center DREAM for technology, entrepreneurship and venture capital, thanks in part to the efforts of the Chamber. Alaska Airlines recently REALITY announced nonstop The Tate Building service between Mineta San José The economic vitality and revitalization of our downtown is a top priority for the International Airport Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce. We know a necessary driver of economic and Eugene beginning development is the existance of adequate housing in the core. An important tool our Nov. 5th. Securing community has available to encourage housing development is the Multi-Unit Property this daily flight has Tax Exemption (MUPTE), which has been suspended for the past two and half years been the focus of while the Eugene City Council evaluated its worth. regional air service Over the past several months, the Chamber has partnered with other downtown recruitment efforts advocates to support MUPTE and educate the Council and community on the lead by the Chamber, importance of this tool and housing to the future of downtown. Our efforts to Eugene Airport and communicate the worth of the program and to encourage its reinstatement in our core regional economic have been successful and the MUPTE program will once again exist to help continue development partners. downtown revitalization. In between your short-term constraints and your long-term aspirations is a sweet spot called opportunity. We are the catalyst that helps you bring it all together—with an approach to business lending and banking Apply now for Chambers’ Leadership program that supports both where you are and where you’re headed. Go anywhere from here. The Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to finding the movers and shakers within our community who have the drive and passion to help make our area a better place. Since 1986 the Eugene and Springfield Chambers have partnered to educate and train future leaders through the Leadership Eugene-Springfield (LES) program. Recruitment for the 2015-16 LES class is open and applications will be accepted through August 14th, 2015. For more information on the program, or how to apply, contact Brittany Quick-Warner at Recent graduates of the Leadership Eugene-Springfield (LES) program. the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce Leaders who have graduated from the LES program are more networked, [email protected]. involved, and knowledgeable about the issues that impact our community. 541.617.3500 | botc.om 4 OPEN FOR BUSINESS | EUGENE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUR QUESTIONS We asked local businesses to respond to questions that give insight into their companies and the value of Chamber membership. Oregon Imaging Centers Dr. Stephan Thiede, Neuro-radiologist Oregon Imaging Centers operates three facilities in Eugene-Springfield: two at Riv- erBend Hospital, and one in the University District. 14 physicians provide sub-special- ized care to our community. Dr. Stephan Thiede, a neuro-radiologist specializing in brain and spine imaging, LTD knows that planning for a clean, healthy tomorrow is important to our joined Oregon Imaging Center (OIC) ten community. LTD is replacing traditional buses, when needed, with hybrid electric years ago. Thiede was looking for a college town vehicles and all the EmX buses are hybrid. It's just one way we're contributing to similar to Munster, Germany, where he grew a beautiful tomorrow. More at LTD.org up. One visit to Eugene was all it took – he fell in love and immediately moved here. Thiede says it was and is everything he hoped for: the practice, the position, and the community. What trends are shaping your industry? There is constantly new technology improving the way we practice. First the CT Scanner, then the MRI, then a CT PET scanner, which made it possible to inject a combination of dyes to identify markers only where we want them. Now Dr. Stephan Thiede of Oregon Imaging Centers says patients can find all modalities of radiology within their robust practice. the trend is finding ways to keep costs low. The challenge is to be efficient and deliver excellent outcomes for patients. We live locally. radiology and sub-specialties here at OIC. can now use speech recognition devices, a We are mindful that our kids go to Patients no longer need to travel to Port- “Siri” [iPhone technology] for radiologists, school with our patients’ kids; we breathe, land, or even farther, to find a radiologist. to transcribe what we say, rather than the work, and play in Eugene, and our pa- Why would you recommend the old transcription process. Another trend is tients are our community. Because we electronic record-sharing between physi- live locally, we embrace all that Eugene Chamber to a friend? offers, and there is not enough time in a cians’ offices for more seamless patient care The Chamber provides a different way – and in some cases, that can mean fewer day to take advantage of it all! of learning about resources locally. I know procedures and less use of radiation. What might someone be surprised to member companies care about our com- What about your business is uniquely know about your company? munity and its growth. The Chamber does Eugene? We are a full-service imaging center. an excellent job promoting businesses and We are proud that our office employs We are very proud that we can offer the highlighting what makes them unique and only radiologists and technologists who “full meal deal”. We cover all modalities of interesting. Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce PHOTO BY DAVID LOVEALL DAVID BY PHOTO AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015 | OPEN FOR BUSINESS 7 FOUR QUESTIONS Pentagon Federal Credit Union Chris Martin, Senior Vice President of Operations Pentagon Federal Credit Union, or PenFed, is an 80-year old finan- cial institution with $18 billion in assets and over 1.3 million members. Active-duty military personnel and veterans have been the core of their business but membership is open to all. Here in Lane County, PenFed is one of the largest private em- ployers with more than 430 people in roles ranging from lending, insurance, member services and a call center. They are energetically led by native Eugenian Chris Martin, Senior Vice President of Op- erations, who has worked his way up the ranks at PenFed over the last 20 years.