Welcome <strong>to</strong> our New Members1st Premier Properties, LLC, is a real estatebrokerage firm headquartered in Salem.Elaine Gesik is the founding broker, andis also a principal in Equity Advisors,a real estate consultancy group basedin Vancouver, Washing<strong>to</strong>n. Elaine’sclient list includes national institutions,privately held development companies,corporate owners and real estate inves<strong>to</strong>rsof all types. Elaine’s prior experienceincludes commercial development,acquisition/exchange of commercial plusinvestment properties, portfolio managerand developer for a major financialinstitution. Her brokerage experienceincludes raw land, industrial properties,commercial, office, retail and multi-familyleasing, acquisition and development.Clients are a Who’s Who of Northwestreal estate players including Colsonand Colson; Centex Homes; FidelityNational (including Ticor); and FisherImplement. Elaine works with a varietyof local and regional investment groupsassisting in making the best possible realestate decisions and is a licensed realestate broker in Oregon and Washing<strong>to</strong>n.Contact Elaine Gesik at 503-586-7402 orvisit www.elainegesik.com.AD Risberg Commercial & InvestmentsReal Estate Brokerage, LLC is a full-servicebrokerage firm ready <strong>to</strong> assist clients withtheir commercial real estate needs. AnitaRisberg, CCIM, licensed since 1987, is theprincipal broker, and established the officein 2000. They specialize in commercialreal estate sales, leasing, acquisitions anddispositions. Her experience includesworking with inves<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> help them selland find suitable investment properties.She has worked with developers creatingassemblages of properties for redevelopment,including VCA Animal Clinic on SouthCommercial; The Meridian; Walgreens;and CB2 Architect’s WaterPlace. Anitahas been the 2005 Vice Chair and 2006Chair of the Willamette Valley CommercialReal<strong>to</strong>rs, and is the 2009 Vice President and2010 president elect of the Oregon S/WWashing<strong>to</strong>n CCIM Chapter. ContactAnita Risberg at 503-363-5995 or visitadrisberg@ccim.net.Page 34Aflac, DavidHannant – Whenyou’re runninga small business, you’re doing a millionthings <strong>to</strong> stay competitive. And that’swhere Aflac can help. By providing Aflacalong with your major medical insurance,you can give your employees the kindof benefits they’d expect from a biggercompany—so your business stands outfrom the crowd. Benefits include policiesthat are 100% employee-paid, so thereis no direct cost <strong>to</strong> your company. Aflaccomplements current HSA/HDHParrangements by offering compatibleplans. Employee participation can lowertaxable income and may reduce youroverall share of FICA and FUTA taxes.Aflac insurance complements your majormedical insurance, <strong>to</strong> help you create amore attractive employee benefits package.Contact David Hannant at 503-365-3932or visit www.aflac.com.ArtSmart is a non-profit501(c)(3) organizationwhose purpose is <strong>to</strong>coordinate, advise,promote and encourage allactivities dedicated <strong>to</strong> theappreciation of the arts within the greaterSalem area. The goal is <strong>to</strong> offer services <strong>to</strong>the members and individual artists and <strong>to</strong>provide leadership in artistic and culturaldevelopment. Members are representativesfrom area non-profit arts/cultural groupsand individuals interested in promotingthe arts and cultural opportunities in theregion. ArtSmart is governed by a Boardof Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and is subject <strong>to</strong> all lawspertaining <strong>to</strong> charitable organizationsas described by the State of Oregon.ArtSmart meets on the third Wednesdayof each month at noon at the AssociationCenter. Contact Karin Hol<strong>to</strong>n at 503-559-3060 or visit www.artsmartsalem.org.CascadeBodyworksMassage– EllenMontaguehas beena licensedmassage therapist (License # 3292)practicing in the Salem area since 1990.She specializes in Hawaiian Lomilomimassage, CranioSacral therapy, LymphaticDrainage and Reiki, a type of energymedicine which she also teaches. In 2006,she realized her dream of taking herbusiness full time. Ellen works from herhome in South Salem by appointment.Information about the types of massageshe practices, as well as class schedules andavailable workshops are available on herwebsite. Call 503-391-7130 or visitwww.cascadebodyworks.com.EAGLE TANKS, INC.Eagle Tanks, Inc., specializes in thefabrication of above ground steeltanks for the s<strong>to</strong>rage of flammable andcombustible liquids such as biodiesel,diesel, gasoline and oil. Their productline consists of engineered fabricatedsteel tanks that are sold individual or asturnkey fuel systems. Products are listedwith Underwriters Labora<strong>to</strong>ries, Inc.UL-142 Steel Above ground Tanks forFlammable and Combustible Liquids,a nationally recognized standard fortank construction. Eagle Tanks, Inc.manufactures tanks for farms, ranches,construction, mining, alternative fuelproduction, equipment dealers, vehicleservice centers, industrial applicationsand government agencies. Eagle Tanksis a Veteran Owned Business. ContactMitch Schmidtke at 503-448-1917 orvisit www.eagletanks.com.kevmarc is a full-service advertisingspecialties company offering a wide rangeof promotional items. Let them helpyou find a cost effective way <strong>to</strong> marketand promote your business with cus<strong>to</strong>mpromotional items that speak <strong>to</strong> yourcus<strong>to</strong>mers and clients. With the number ofcompanies they work with, the possibilitiesare only limited by your imagination.Their site is a one-s<strong>to</strong>p shopping source,with products <strong>to</strong> improve traffic at tradeshows, motivate staff, thank a cus<strong>to</strong>mer orincrease safety awareness. From fun items<strong>to</strong> the traditional, you can search for someof the hottest items on the market, 24hours a day – 7 days a week. Contact KellyHanslovan-Bond at 503-390-1743 orvisit www.kevmarc.com.<strong>SEDCOR</strong> Enterprise Magazine
MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions is highlyregarded in both Oregon and Washing<strong>to</strong>n,as the contrac<strong>to</strong>r of choice for mechanicalengineering, design-build construction,cus<strong>to</strong>m metal fabrication, building systemservice and maintenance, as well as energymanagement programs that include ahigh-level of utility rebate dollars realizedby their clients. Established in 1965, theyhave helped change the local landscapewith thousands of highly successfulprojects, including high- and low-riseoffice buildings, mixed-used buildingsand condominiums, shopping centers,medical centers and major hospitals, biotechand labora<strong>to</strong>ry facilities, warehouses,and industrial and manufacturing plants.Contact Shawn Calhoun at 971-244-0901 or visit www.macmiller.com.Océ North AmericaDocument PrintingSystems, is a leadinginternational providerof digital documentmanagementtechnology and services. The company’ssolutions are based on their advancedsoftware applications that deliverdocuments and data over internalnetworks and the Internet <strong>to</strong> printingdevices and archives. Supporting theworkflow solutions are Océ digital printersand scanners, considered the most reliableand productive in the world. Océ alsooffers a wide range of display graphics,consulting and outsourcing solutions.Contact Jeff Jones at 503-884-9460 orvisit www.oceusa.com.Oregon Pallet Repair, Inc. has been inbusiness for over 10 years in both Salemand Portland. They offer complete onsiterecycling and pallet management services.Their operations combine high volumeproducts with innovative and individualsolutions. Their core business consists ofacquiring and reconditioning used pallets<strong>to</strong> stringent standards and returning them<strong>to</strong> the supply chain. Pallets unable <strong>to</strong> berepaired are dismantled for use in cus<strong>to</strong>mmade pallets or converted in<strong>to</strong> wood pulp forpaper manufacturing. This is recognized bythe Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) aspost consumer waste, therefore completingthe most ecological wood product cycle.Oregon Pallet belongs <strong>to</strong> the Western PalletAssociation, and the National WoodenPallet Container Association. OregonPallet has a remarkable reputation for qualityproducts, convenience and cus<strong>to</strong>mer service.Contact Bryce Taylor at 503-585-9999 orvisit www.oregonpallet.com.Oregon Wood Fibre has been in businessfor over ten years and processes 100<strong>to</strong>ns of urban wood chips daily usingrecovered wood waste from manufacturers,distribution centers, saw mills, newconstruction and waste managementservices throughout Oregon and parts ofWashing<strong>to</strong>n. Their wood chip is supplied <strong>to</strong>local mills throughout Oregon, and is used<strong>to</strong> make paper, fiber boards, and particleboard. Oregon Fibre is also recognized bythe Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)as a post-consumer waste recycler of woodproduct. Their wood waste specialistsevaluate and analyze wood waste needs <strong>to</strong>establish a program that is the most costeffective and ecological system for yourcompany. Contact Bryce Taylor at 503-585-9999 or visit www.oregonpallet.com.Woodward Partners is a managementconsulting firm that helps companiesgrow in Asia. They have helpedcompanies with no experience, limitedexperience, as well as companies whoare already established in Asia navigateissues <strong>to</strong> achieve optimal growth. Theywork collaboratively <strong>to</strong> understandyour specific objectives, develop andimplement actionable strategies <strong>to</strong>achieve growth. Matt Mathias is direc<strong>to</strong>rof the U.S. office of Woodward Partners.He has significant experience in strategicplanning, operational management, andorganizational development for Fortune500 and middle market technology andmanufacturing firms in the United States,Asia, and Europe. Matt has consultedin a variety of industries, includingengineering technology, au<strong>to</strong>motivetechnology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals,higher education, and manufacturing.Matt is also the developer and leadconsultant for Acumen, Woodward’sproprietary international marketanalysis <strong>to</strong>ol. Matt was formerly a seniorconsultant for Meta HR, a Singaporebasedorganizational developmentconsultancy, a senior manager forstrategic planning at ETAS, Inc. (adivision of Robert Bosch Corp.) in theU.S., as well as operations managementand engineering experience with Procter& Gamble and General Mo<strong>to</strong>rs.Contact Matt Mathias at 503-345-0764or visit www.woodward-partners.com.Sign With Usand get noticed.250 Division St. NE Salem, OR 97301P: 503.588.3508 F: 503.588.3514www.cbcre.comWillamette Valley commercialreal estate specialists forover 20 years! With a clientbase that reaches acrossNorth America.www.sedcor.comPage 358951 COL_<strong>SEDCOR</strong>Dir09.indd 1 8/4/08 8:48:03 AM