Business News - Salem Area Chamber of Commerce

Chosen Best Chamber 

Newsletter in Oregon 

2003, 2004 & 2005 

THE CHAMBER IS . . . 

Creating a Strong Local Economy 

Promoting the Community 

Providing Networking Opportunities 

Representing the 

Interests of Business 

Taking Political Action 

In this issue... 

Chamber membership 

“Return on Investment” ........Pg 2 

DVD promotes downtown ....Pg 2 

Salem is a model ..................Pg 3 

Get Connected! ......................Pg 4 

Leadership Youth ..................Pg 5 

What’s Happening? ..............Pg 6 

December Calendar ..............Pg 7 

Member Newsroom................Pg 8 

Ribbon Cuttings ..................Pg 10 

Welcome News Members....Pg 11 

Evening d’ Elegance............Pg 12 

Advertisers... 

Rich Duncan 

Construction, Inc. ..................Pg 3 

Home123 Mortgage................Pg 4 

Event Divas ............................Pg 4 

Easter Seals Children’s 

Therapy Center ......................Pg 5 

City View Funeral Home, 

Cemetery & Crematorium ....Pg 5 

Debra Herring Studio ............Pg 6 

Chamber Gift Certificates ....Pg 7 

CBW Fashion Show ..............Pg 9 

JJ & C Movers......................Pg 10 

Stephenie’s Cruise 

& Travel ................................Pg 10 

PRSA Oregon 

Capital Chapter ....................Pg 10 

R & J Mobility 

Service, Inc. ..........................Pg 11 

Business Software 

Solutions ..............................Pg 11 

Salem Monthly......................Pg 11 

Roth’s Fresh Markets ..........Pg 12 

SAIF Corporation ................Pg 12 

Inserts... 

Athena Award 

Copytronix, Inc. 

Chamber First Citizen Award 

George Fox University 

PGE Festival of Lights 

Holiday Parade 

Saalfeld Griggs PC 

SAIF AgriBusiness Banquet 

Salem Food 4 Less 

Union Gospel Mission 

CCTV 

Go to www.SalemChamber.org 

for a schedule of air times for 

Forums and “Salem on the Move” 

BUSINESS NEWS 

is archived monthly on the 

Chamber’s Web site at 

www.SalemChamber.org 

Our Mission 

To serve as your business and 

community advocate and work 

to keep the Salem area a great 

place where business can 

prosper and families can live, 

work, play and shop. 

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce 

1110 Commercial Street N.E. 

Salem, Oregon 97301-1020 

Business News 

December 2006 

Newsmakers . . . 

Mary Lou Zeek 

Mary Lou Zeek Gallery 

Tom Hoffert 

Don Pancho Authentic 

Mexican Foods, Inc. 

Mary VanNatta 

VanNatta Public 

Relations, Inc. 

David M. Briggs 

The Law Firm of 


Dr. Nahmjee Lee 

Oak Park Dental Family 

Dental Care 

�Mary Lou Zeek, owner of Mary Lou 

Zeek Gallery, and Tom Hoffert, Don 

Pancho Authentic Mexican Foods, have 

been appointed to the Salem Area 

Chamber of Commerce Board of 

Directors. The two will fill vacancies left 

by Sue Parsons, former owner of FAST- 

SIGNS, and Janet Clark, Corporate 

Communications Manager for SUMCO. 

Go to Page 3 for details. 

�VanNatta Public Relations, Inc. 

(VPR) of Salem was recognized with the 

2006 Award of Excellence for Community 

Relations at the recent Public Relations 

Society of America Spotlight Awards 

event in Portland. The award was given for 

VPR’s work with the Salem Area Chamber 

of Commerce Education Leadership 

Institute (ELI) program. ELI is patterned 

after the Chamber’s dynamic Leadership 

Salem program but is designed specifically 

to connect local educators with the business 

community. Details are on Page 9. Go 

to www.salemchamber.org for information 

about ELI. 

�David M. Briggs has joined Saalfeld 

Griggs PC’s employment and litigation 

practice group. Mr. Briggs received his 

bachelor’s degree in Political Science and 

American History from Boston University. 

See Page 9. 

�Oak Park Family Dental Care welcomed 

Dr. Nahmjee Lee to its staff. Dr. Lee is 

a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences 

University School of Dentistry. She did 

her undergraduate work in Biochemistry 

at Washington University in St. Louis, 

Missouri, where she worked on the human 

genome project. More on Page 9. 

�Sun Quest Executive Air Charter, 

Northwest Division, flew onto the Salem 

scene in November, hosting an open 

house and ribbon cutting at its hangar at 

the Salem airport. Former Congressman 

and Air Force and commercial pilot, 

Denny Smith and his wife Deanna own 

the Citation II Jet. Go to Page 9 for details. 

Distributed locally to over 10,000 readers 

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December Forum features Pat Casey, 

OSU’s national champion coach 

It doesn’t matter if you’re a Beaver or a 

Duck. Give yourself an early Christmas 

present and come to the December 

Forum to hear from OSU’s head baseball 

coach — Pat Casey. 

In 2005, Casey guided the Beavers to 

the Pacific 10 championship and the 

College World Series. OSU’s 46-12 

record represented a school record for 

wins in a season, the Beavers’ No. 7 finish 

in the the final polls was Oregon 

State’s highest ever, and OSU’s No. 2 

ranking during the season was the high- 

est it had ever climbed in the national rankings. Casey was 

named the Pac-10 Coach of the Year, and he was voted the 

West Region Coach of the Year by the American Baseball 

Coaches Association. 

The December Forum Speaker Series lunch is Monday, 

December 11th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Red Lion 

Hotel & Convention Center, 3301 Market St. NE. The cost 

is $15 for Salem Chamber members and $17 for the public. 

The December Forum is sponsored by Withnell Motor 

Company. www.withnellauto.com. www.salemchamber.org. 

Twelve top educators receive the 

prestigious Crystal Apple Award® 

Nearly 950 attended the 10th annual 

Crystal Apple Awards® celebration at 

the Historic Elsinore Theatre on 

Thursday, November 16th. Nominated 

by their peers, parents and students, the 

awards program recognizes both public 

and private school educators, 

support staff and adminstrators 

for their dedication to their 

profession. Fifty-three were 

nominated and twelve were 

chosen to receive the award by 

a committee comprised of past 

recipients, business leaders and 

others. Go to Page 5 for spon- Crystal Apple® recipient Dan Blus, 

sor acknowledgements and North Salem High School, is escorted 

to the Elsinore stage by Chamber 

highlights of the evening. Ambassador Mary Chance. 

Business Development Workshop: 

Take the ‘WORK’ out of Networking 

Networking without a plan can be an expensive use of 

your time. Make a plan for your business interactions at 

this fun and profitable workshop that will refresh the 

basics, give advanced tips, and make you the best connected 

person in town. Presented by the Chamber’s own 

expert on sales and business savvy, Kyle Sexton, Director 

of Member Services & Sales. 

The workshop happens on Tuesday, December 12 

with continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and program from 

8 to 10 a.m. at the Chamber office, 1110 Commercial St. 

NE. The monthly Business Development Workshop 

Series is sponsored by MaPS Credit Union and presented 

by the Chamber’s Small Business Development Team. 

The cost is $10. Seating is limited, register online at 

www.salemchamber.org or call 503-581-1466. 

Pat Casey 

Head Baseball Coach 

Oregon State University 

PRST STD 

U.S. Postage 

PAID 

Salem, OR 

Permit #288 

Kyle Sexton

Page 2 Business News - SalemChamber.org December 2006 

In Brief . . . 

Credit union responds to call 

for action in fight against Meth 

Oregon Community Credit Union has responded to the call for action as a 

result of the Chamber’s October Forum lunch featuring the recently formed 

Methamphetamine Blue Ribbon Strike Force. The credit union will donate $50 

(or a $25 split) to the strike force for new accounts and Tax / Holiday Savings 

accounts opened by existing members through December 30th. Visit 5325 

Commercial St. SE, call 503-588-2347 or go online for details: oregoncom 

munitycu.org. Access the October and November issues of Business News 

online at www.salemchamber.org for features on the Strike Force. 

Internet college scholarships 

available from U.S. Bank 

U.S. Bank’s 11th annual Internet Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. 

High school seniors can go online to access college scholarship dollars 

at usbank.com/studentbanking. The program, available only through the 

Internet, will award up to 30 scholarships valued at $1,000 each to 2007 high 

school graduate. Scholarship awards for the past ten years total more than 

$260,000. The program application will be available exclusively through the 

Internet between now and February 28, 2007. 

“U.S. Bank is proud to support today’s youth as they look forward to furthering 

their education,” said J. Ryan Allbritton, Salem West District 

Manager, Oregon Valley Coast Region. “The cost of a college education can 

be a concern for parents and U.S. Bank wants to do what it can to help offset 

the expense. I encourage our local high school seniors to take advantage 

of this great opportunity.” www.usbank.com. 

Salem Police and Fire Department 

partner for “Code 3 Toy Drive” 

The Salem Police and Fire Departments are combining efforts this year for 

the first ever “Code 3 Toy Drive.” Local businesses will host collection sites 

and drop boxes for new, unwrapped toys to be given to children of familes in 

need. Toys will be accepted beginning Nov. 27. Police and fireman will team 

up and volunteer their off-duty time to deliver the toys. The drive officially 

kicks off on Fri., Dec. 8th at 8am at Shopko, 1230 Lancaster Dr. SE. Celebrity 

guests include Nelson & Terry from The Buzz 105; reporters from Fox 12, 

KATU 2, and KGW 8; and Miss Oregon Donilee McGinnis. Details are online 

at www.cityofsalem.net on the Fire Department page. 

Santella to lead NW Foodservice Show 

The Northwest Foodservice Show, the largest gathering of restaurant and 

hospitality industry professionals in the Pacific Northwest, has hired John 

Santella as Show Manager. John recently managed the Fresh Cup ROAD- 

SHOW, a series of regional specialty coffee and tea trade shows produced by 

Fresh Cup Magazine and held around the country. The foodservice show is 

produced by the Oregon and Washington Restaurant Associations. The next 

show is April 1-2, 2007 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. 

“John brings a solid background of food industry trade show experience,” 

said ORA President and CEO Michael McCallum. “I expect we’ll continue to 

have not only a high attendance of foodservice professionals this year, but 

also to provide both vendors and attendees the best foodservice tradeshow 

experience in the country.” ora.org; nwfoodserviceshow.com; 800-645-7350. 

Family Building Blocks launches Auxiliary 

Family Building Blocks has a new auxiliary. The mission of the Auxiliary is to 

support the work of Family Building Blocks and increase the level of awareness 

and compassion for young children in our community. The auxiliary 

meets once per month. Please call Brenda at 503-566-2132 if you are interested 

in learning more about the Family Building Blocks Auxiliary and how 

they help Family Building Blocks keep children safe and families together. 

www.familybuildingblocks.org. 

Salem Hospital breaks ground on 

state-of-the-art patient tower 

Salem Hospital broke ground in October on its new patient tower. The project 

will ensure the facility’s place as a 21st century hospital, ready to serve the 

needs of a growing, regional population, and will feature state-of-the-art technololgies 

chosen and designed to last well into the future. Pictured left to right 

are Katherine Keene, Board of Trustees; Norm Gruber, President/CEO; 

Salem Mayor Janet Taylor; Kim Costlow, Employee Council; and David 

Holloway, M.D., Chief Medical Officer. salemhospital.org. 

Chamber membership offers valuable 

ROI - “Return On Investment” 

Dick Withnell 

Withnell Auto Group 

I found out early in my business career 

the new math of 1 + 1 is greater than 2. 

In the economic/political environment 

in which we do business, it’s very amateurish 

for one to think he or she can be 

successful by going it alone, while trying 

to compete in services and selling widgets. 

This is exactly why I believe being a 

member of the Salem Area Chamber of 

Commerce is a basic business necessity — not an accessory, 

add-on, or even a “social club.” Coming together and being a 

member of an advocacy for business organization just makes 

good economic sense. 

An individual business person who is trying to meet payrolls 

and satisfy customers does not have the time to take the 

pulse of regulations, political activity, and promote the marketplace 

by themselves. One can see that the Salem Area 

Chamber of Commerce, plus your business entity, becomes 

something greater than 1+1. 

If you are not a member of the Salem Area Chamber of 

Commerce, contact any one of us who are on the Board of 

Directors or Kyle Sexton, Director of Member Services. 

You will immediately see the value of your investment and a 

significant ROI by using the activities presented by the 

Chamber. 

No matter what size your company, or what stage of business 

you are in — new or long-term — the Chamber is a 

great investment. If you’re not a member, become one now; 

if you are, be sure to participate to get the total ROI. 

New video promotes downtown Salem 

The Salem Downtown Association (SDA) has completed production 

of an exciting new video showcasing the art, culture, history, 

architecture, and energy of its downtown. 

“Salem is a pioneer in creating a promotional video like this. It 

tells the wonderful story of our vibrant downtown and its many 

assets,” said Rebecca Maitland, co-creator of the video. 

Along with Salem-News.com’s Tim King, Ms. Maitland, marketing 

director for the Reed Opera House, came to the SDA and 

proposed the DVD concept. With a grant from the City of Salem 

and matching sponsorship from Salem Electric, the team put 

together a compelling picture of the downtown for use by SDA 

members and others who are marketing downtown. 

“It was an amazing experience, shooting scenes of downtown 

buildings, storefronts, sidewalks and events. Downtown Salem has 

so much to be proud of, it photographed wonderfully,” said Tim, 

the DVD photographer and director. 

The video blends night scenes, historic pictures and contemporary 

scenes to communicate the vitality of downtown Salem and 

includes narration that tells the story of a wonderful destination 

for shopping and entertainment. 

“The Salem DVD grabs the interest of the viewer and showcases 

the vibrancy and excitement of our downtown,” said Mike 

McLaran, CEO of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. “It 

features the art, architecture and history of our city and presents 

Salem as a great place to live, work, play and shop.” 

SDA President Cori Frauendiener, MaPS Credit Union, plans 

to share the DVD with a wide assortment of downtown advocates, 

including SCVB, SEDCOR, the 

DVD Premiere 

Chamber, the City of Salem and 

Willamette University. 

“The Salem Downtown 

Association is building on the 

downtown renaissance and providing 

our partners with a promotional 

tool that recognizes that a 

vibrant downtown image and 

experience is essential for economic 

development in our entire 

community,” said Cori. “We hope 

this will lead to more cooperation 

and communicates our shared 

vision of making Salem’s downtown 

a magnet for residents, shoppers and visitors.” 

Tuesday, December 5th 

5:30 - 7 p.m. 

The Ballroom at 

Alessandro’s Restaurant 

120 Commercial St. NE 

Get a look at the DVD that has 

the entire downtown talking. The 

public is invited to a reception to 

introduce Salem Downtown 

Association’s new DVD. 

The three minute promotional DVD is available for distribution 

through the SDA. Contact: SDA@downtownsalem.org. 

www.Salem-News.com is hosting the video for viewing by those 

who are interested. 

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 

PRESIDENT 

Ross Carey 

U. S. Bank 

PAST PRESIDENT 

Kris Gorsuch 


PRESIDENT ELECT 

Theresa Taaffe 

Portland General Electric 

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 

Terri Frohnmayer 

First Commercial Real 

Estate Services, LLC 

VICE PRESIDENTS 

John E. Zielinski 

E.Z. Orchards 

Dick Withnell 


TREASURER 

Chuck Swank 

Grove, Mueller & Swank, P.C. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Brent DeHart 

DeHart’s Mission Street Shell / 

Salem Aviation Fueling 

and Pilot Services 

Gene Derfler 

Retired 

Anthony DeSantis 

DeSantis Landscapes, Inc. 

Kathy Goss 

Capital Valuation Group, Ltd. 

Norm Gruber 

Salem Hospital 

Debra Herring 

Debra Herring Studio 

Unique Clothing & Accessories 



Mexican Foods 

Steve Johnson 

VIPS Industries / 

Phoenix Grand Hotel 

Jim Lewis 

Ken Lund 

G.I. Joe’s, Lancaster 

Benjamin Orozco 

Gladys Blum Group Real Estate 

Jim Rasmussen 

Modern Building 

Systems, Inc. 

T. J. Sullivan 

Huggins Insurance Services 

Dick Withnell 


Mary Lou Zeek 


LEADERSHIP YOUTH 

BOARD REPRESENTATIVES 

Allyssa Cole 

Sprague High School 

Bryant Gehring 

South Salem High School 

CHAMBER STAFF 

503-581-1466 plus extension 

Mike McLaran, #302 

Chief Executive Officer 

mike@salemchamber.org 

Bob Alan 

Member Services 

bob@salemchamber.org 

Jason Brandt, #304 

Public Affairs Director 

jason@salemchamber.org 

Tracey Etzel, #306 

Marketing / Communications 

tracey@salemchamber.org 

Sylvia Forster, #303 

Administration 

sylvia@salemchamber.org 

Susan Ingersoll, #300 

Information Services 

susie@salemchamber.org 

Kathy Moore, #316 

Leadership Programs 

Coordinator 

kathy@salemchamber.org 

Cori Pratt, #301 


cori@salemchamber.org 

Carole Reynolds, #300 


carole@salemchamber.org 

Sharron Seideman, #307 

Special Events Manager 

sharron@salemchamber.org 

Kyle Sexton, #305 

Director of Member 

Services & Sales 

kyle@salemchamber.org 

Tonya Valentine 

Member Services 

tonya@salemchamber.org 

BUSINESS NEWS EDITOR 

Tracey Etzel

December 2006 Business News - SalemChamber.org Page 3 

Chamber welcomes two new 

Board of Directors members 

In accordance with Chamber by-laws, Chamber President Ross 

Carey has appointed two individuals to fill the unexpired terms 

of two Directors who recently resigned from the Board. 

Mary Lou Zeek, owner of Mary Lou Zeek Gallery, and 

Tom Hoffert, Don Pancho Authentic Mexican Foods, will 

join the Salem Chamber’s Board of Directors. The two will fill 

vacancies left by Sue Parsons, former owner of FASTSIGNS, 

and Janet Clark, Corporate Communications Manager for 

SUMCO. 

Mary Lou Zeek started her contemporary art and crafts 

gallery in 2001. As a working artist for more than 25 years, she 

knew she wanted to create an “artist friendly” gallery. As a 

community arts activist, she knew she 

wanted to use the gallery to advocate for 

art and artists. As a board member for the 

Salem Downtown Association and various 

city and state arts organizations, Mary 

Lou initiated fund raising and community 

events to support the arts. She has earned 

numerous local and national honors, 

Mary Lou Zeek 


including being ranked one of the top 25 

retail galleries in the nation by Nichè 

Magazine and she’s considered a leader in 

downtown Salem’s revitalization efforts and successes. 

Mary Lou graduated from Western Oregon State College 

(now Western Oregon University) with a degree in education 

and art. She has worked as an artist in the schools and spent 

many years as a studio artist specializing in ceramics. Her goal 

is to help create a world where both artists and the general 

public appreciate and understand the power of the contribution 

artists make in the world. Shows initiated by Mary Lou 

that go beyond her gallery door include The Door Show, The 

Details Show and Face the Public. zeekgallery.com. 

Tom Hoffert graduated from Western Oregon University in 

1998 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. Following 

graduation, Tom began employment with the Salem Area 

Chamber of Commerce as Director of Public Affairs. His 

responsibilities included events management and lobbying 

efforts on behalf of small businesses in Oregon. 

While working fulltime at the Chamber, Tom completed a 

professional degree in Nonprofit Organizational Management 

at Colorado College. During a portion of 

his tenure at the Salem Chamber, Tom 

had the opportunity to work with a group 

of Oregon representatives in Washington 

D.C. for the United States Chamber of 

Commerce. Their focus was tort reform 

legislation. On Capitol Hill, Tom and fellow 

delegates lobbied for legislation pro- 




tecting small businesses across this country 

from frivolous litigation and increased 

insurance premiums. Specifically, the 

“Class Action Fairness Act” was signed into law on February 

18, 2005. 

Tom was hired by Don Pancho Mexican Foods Inc. in June 

of 2004. The Salem-headquartered tortilla manufacturer also 

has locations in Seattle, Yakima, Salt Lake City, and Rocky 

Mount, N.C. He serves as Business Development Director and 

his team is responsible for retail and foodservice accounts in 

the Pacific Northwest. 

Tom is an avid ice hockey player and a seasoned duck hunter. 

Tom lives in Salem and serves as Team Leader of the 

Chamber’s Salem Area Young Professionals and co-Team 

Leader of the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Team. He also 

sits on the Western Oregon University Alumni Board. 

donpancho.com. 

“What can we expect from the 2007 

legislative session?” 

Thursday, December 7 from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. 

at the Salem Chamber 1110 Commercial St. N.E. 

Join the Governmental Affairs Team and speakers for a legislative overview. 

J.L. Wilson of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) 

Harvey Mathews of Associated Oregon Industries (AOI) 

Mike McLaran, CEO of the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce (OSCC) 

SAVE THE DATE: January 4th 

Speaker: Dan Gardner, Labor Commissioner, Bureau of Labor & Industry 

Salem is a model: Are 

politicians listening? 

Mike McLaran 

Chief Exective Officer 

Salem Area 

Chamber of Commerce 

One month to go and 

another year has 

passed. I hope you 

have found time to 

reflect on the many 

blessings we enjoy in 

this city and in our 

great country. We 

have much for which 

to be thankful. 

Two individuals I 

would especially like 

to thank are Sue Parsons and Janet 

Clark. These two women have recently 

resigned from the Chamber Board. Both 

have given incredible energy to this organization 

and their commitment, leadership, 

and passion for excellence has made a very 

positive difference in our organization and 

the community. Thank you Sue and Janet. 

We will miss you. 

With the new year in sight and the elections 

now in the past, many are gearing up 

for the next legislative session with much 

anticipation. Before legislative leaders get 

too excited about what it is they want to 

do, it would serve them well to study what 

is working in our state. What has been 

accomplished in the Salem area should be 

used as a model. 

People and institutions have come 

together to increase public safety, attack 

the use and distribution of meth, reach out 

to embrace and care for foster children and 

mobilize churches to be neighborhood 

centers just to name a few examples. 

While there is still much to be done, none 

of the great strides have been accomplished 

by government taxing business but 

rather by embracing and supporting business 

and allowing business to join in leadership 

to help address the issues. 

Legislators must resist the urge to see 

government as needing to fix all the problems. 

Rather, they should help lead and 

facilitate the non-government resources 

like business, the faith community, nonprofits, 

and local neighborhoods etc. to 

own and fix the problems. Allow business 

to prosper without making business the 

target of taxes and then collaborate 

together to make positive things happen. 

That formula, if followed, will lead to a 

successful session. 

May you and your family experience the 

great peace and joy of the season and let us 

continue to unite in our efforts to make the 

Salem area a great place for business to 

prosper and for all families to live in peace. 

If you would like to find out more about 

providing foster care for children or providing 

a break for foster parents call Jason 

Walling at 503-378-8619. The need is 

great. 

SAVE THE DATES FOR 

THESE UPCOMING 

EVENTS in 2007: 

January 26th 

AgriBusiness Banquet 

Tickets online now at 

www.salemchamber.org 

February 17th 

First Citizen Awards Banguet 

May 10th 

Show-Biz Trade Show 

Celebrations, kudos 

highlight the month 

Ross Carey 

Executive Vice 

President for 

Metropolitan Banking 

Western States 

U.S. Bank 

Take a look at the articles 

and pictures within this 

Business News on the 

Salem Chambers’ 10th 

annual Crystal Apple® 

Awards (Page 5) and the 

Evening d’ Elegance (Page 

12). These are two events 

that provide an opportunity 

to celebrate all the positive 

things happening in 

our community. 

The Crystal Apple® 

Awards gives the Salem area business community 

the opportunity to honor both public and 

private Salem-Keizer educators for making significant 

contributions in the lives of children 

and youth. This year’s event was truly a celebration 

for those nominees and recipients of the 

Crystal Apple®. 

Special thanks to our Crystal Apple® Award 

presenting sponsors: Mountain West Group, 

AmeriTitle, and Washington Mutual. 

Thank you to the entire Crystal Apple® team 

led by team leader, Mike DeRochier of 

AmeriTitle, and coordinators Mary VanNatta, 

VanNatta Public Relations, and Susan 

Ingersoll, on staff at the Salem Chamber. 

Events such as these require tremendous support 

from many Chamber members who generously 

volunteer their time and resources. 

Evening d’ Elegance is our black tie benefit 

gala that takes place in the month of 

November each year and serves as a special 

event for the Salem Area Chamber of 

Commerce. This year the theme was an 

“Evening in Paris” and once again it was a 

night to remember. Kudos to event team leaders 

Teresa Maurmann, Ryan Albritton of 

presenting sponsor U.S. Bank and Chamber 

special events manager Sharron Seideman. 

Take a look at the back cover of this issue for 

pictures, sponsor acknowledgements and highlights 

of the gala. 

We also need to acknowledge all the new 

businesses opening throughout our community. 

You may not realize it, but we have had 

record numbers of ribbon cuttings and new 

member businesses this year — just take a look 

at Pages 10 and 11. New and expanding businesses 

are a great barometer of a community’s 

business momentum. Congratulations and welcome 

to these new members of the Chamber 

business community. 

We are a growing and giving community. It’s 

appropriate to celebrate all the positive things 

happening especially when we, as a business 

community, recognize that our success enables 

us to give to the areas that need our support. 

Our hope is that this holiday season will be rich 

in blessings, both for you and for the lives you 

touch.


The Chamber: Providing Networking Opportunities 

Get Connected! 

Dates, times and locations for these networking events are in the December Calendar on 

Page 7 and are updated regularly at www.salemchamber.org. 

Bert Ortiz 

Tico’s Coffee 

Roasting Company 

Greeters Team Leader 

Karin Holton 

Crescendo Marketing 

CBW Monday 

Group Team Leader 

Paula Boga 

Mutual of Omaha 

CBW Tuesday 


Kim Baldwin 

A.C. Gilbert’s 

Discovery Village 

CBW Wednesday 






Young Professionals 

Team Leader 

Greeters - Salem’s premier networking on Friday mornings 

Has a client ever told you that one of your competitors has been "snooping 

around"? If it's happening there, there's a good chance they're snooping 

around at some of your other clients too. Good for you for building the 

type of relationships that your clients would let you know. Greeters is often 

the starting place for these great, long term business relationships. Join us 

Fridays for Salem's Premier Networking Event. You may find that brand 

new client you'll have for years to come. 

Chamber Business Women - Monday Lunch 

With the holidays fast approaching, our schedules are filling up quickly so I 

hope you will mark the December CBW dates in your planner. On Dec. 4 

we will hear from the Chamber’s CEO Mike McLaran. On Dec. 18 is our 

annual holiday soup and salad potluck and recipe sharing. Mark January 3rd 

on your calendar for the joint CBW meeting — a fashion show (see the ad 

on Page 9). Thank you to our November speakers, Leslie Summers, Miss 

Marion Polk and Harold Wood, Harold’s Quality Auto Repair. Thank 

you also to Gary and Kathy Moore from Crystal Image Photography for 

taking business portraits for our members. Happy Holidays! 

Chamber Business Women - Tuesday Lunch 

Tuesday CBW had a very informative November starting with an interactive 

presentation from Jesse Lawn of Human Combat Technologies, followed 

up by car facts from Harold Wood of Harold's Quality Auto 

Repair. We would also like to thank our spotlight speakers Terri Axell of 

Mary Kay Cosmetics, and Gayle Caldarazzo of G & G Consulting. In 

December we will meet only once for our Holiday Party on December 5th. 

Our party is being sponsored by Gina McCluhan of Easter Seals and will be 

held at The Children's Guild in West Salem from 11:30 - 1:30. 

Chamber Business Women - Wednesday Breakfast 

The winter holidays are a special time to celebrate and renew our shared values 

of peace, harmony, civility, and friendship — values that offer us as individuals 

and as a community the surest anchor for success and happiness. 

Thank you to Jayne Downing of the Women’s Crisis Center and Susan 

Whittaker of Cash Tools for presenting in November. Also, thank you to 

Bobbi DuToit of AAA Oregon and Leta Peterson of The Summit 

Group for organizing the CBW Business Fair. The event was a wonderful 

showcase and an excellent networking opportunity. Our last meeting for 

2006 will be our holiday celebration on Dec. 6, at 6:45am. We’ll network, 

socialize, and review our Leaders Are Readers book club selection: 

“Trends” by Tom Peters. 

Note for CBW members: Your meeting dates for January are 

Wednesday the 3rd for the fashion show / social (all three groups 

together) and then each will have your second meeting of the month 

at your regular day, time and place. 

Salem Area Young Professionals 

We’re closing out the year in style! Join fellow up-and-coming leaders on 

Mon., Dec. 18th at the Mission Mill Museum Dye House. Lenny Swartz 

of j. james Restaurant will lead us through proper dining etiquette with a 

delicious 3-course plated meal from j. james. Dress is business attire. 

Networking begins at 5:30pm followed by dinner and the presentation. A 

tour of the museum’s “Magic at the Mill” holiday lights show completes the 

evening. Registration required, cost and details at www.salemyoungpros.com. 

A special thank you to Steve Martin at the Elsinore Theatre and Barb 

Narkaus at Elsinore Gallery & Framing for hosting our November event 

- a super success! These three companies make Salem Young Professionals 

possible: Ticor Title, T-Mobile, and Oregon Community Credit Union. 

See you on the 18th! 

The Executive Leadership Council 

LEAD SPONSOR of LEADERSHIP YOUTH 

Curt Arthur 

Coldwell Banker Commercial 

Mountain West Real Estate 

Mike Basinger 

Select Impressions 

Jim Bauer 

Willamette University 

Warren Bednarz 

BAR Industries, LLC 

Scott Bigham 

Smith Barney 

Art Bobrowitz 

Compass Rose Consulting 

Patricia Callihan-Bowman 

Express Personnel and 

Professional Staffing 

Ross Carey 

U.S. Bank 

Alan Costic 

Arbuckle Costic Architects, Inc. 

Paul Dakopolos 

Garrett, Hemann, Robertson, 

Jennings, Comstock 

& Trethewy, P. C. 

Edward E. Davis 

Acordia of Oregon 

Mike DeRochier 

AmeriTitle 

Tony DeSantis 

DeSantis Landscapes, Inc. 

Pete Domagala 

Eschelon Telecom, Inc. 

Jerry J. Egger 

Mid-Valley Presort & Mailing 

Scott Erickson 

Quality Concrete 

Terri Frohnmayer 

First Commercial Real 

Estate Services, LLC 

John Gall 

Oregon Industrial Repair 

Larry Goodreau 

Bank of the Cascades 

State Street Branch 

Kathy Goss 

Capital Valuation Group LLC 

James C. Griggs 


Douglas Grout 

SELCO Community Credit Union 

Tom Hendrie 

Northwest Natural 

Aben Hill 

Wells Fargo Bank 

Reno Hoff 

Corban College 

Ken Jundt 

West Coast Bank 

Dale R. Kennedy 

CPA and Attorney at Law, PC 

Alan Koloen 

Willamette Financial Group, LLC 

Ron Lechner 

Umpqua Bank 

Robert Lowe 

Ticor Title 

Ric McNall 

McNall Construction 

Gary Nopp 

Nopp's Jewelry & Art / 

Star Exchange Loan 

Daniel C. Penn 

MaPS Credit Union 

Anna M. Peterson 

Retired Business Member 

Richard Pine 

O'Neill Pine Company / FPS 

George Puentes 



Jim Rasmussen 

Modern Building Systems, Inc. 

Cory Redding 

C. D. Redding Construction Inc. 

Gretchen Schuette 

Chemeketa Community College 

Ryan Skogstad 

Merrill Lynch 

Scott Snyder 


T.J. Sullivan 

Huggins Insurance Services 

Theresa Taaffe 

Portland General Electric 

Janet R. Taylor 

Mayor - City of Salem 

Tony Thiessen 

Unitus Community Credit Union 

Kevin Thomas 

KeyBank National Association 

Jay Van Hess 

Jerry H. Walling 

Walling Sand and Gravel Co. 

Ruth Wagner 

Salem Hospital 

Dick Withnell 

Withnell Motor Company 

Paul Wulf 

Paul R. Wulf Construction, Inc. 

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Marion County Alcohol & 

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Marion County Human 

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Marion County 

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Marion County Solid Waste 

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Mid-Willamette Education Consortium 

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The Chamber: Promoting the Community 

Crystal Apple Awards® 

Every seat on the main floor was full at the Historic 

Elsinore Theatre as educators, business people, community 

members and volunteers who attended the 

10th Annual Crystal Apple Awards® on November 

16. Event attendees found themselves touched by the 

stories of teachers, classified staff personnel and 

administrators who have gone above and beyond to 

educate and influence our students in a positive way. 

Nominees flowed down a red carpet in front of the 

Historic Elsinore Theatre past flashing paparazzi and 

to the Chamber’s Live from the Red Carpet hosts, Patti Woods and 

Brent DeHart. Their walk was broadcast live inside the theater by Allied 

Video Productions, Inc. 

Chamber President Ross Carey of U.S. Bank welcomed all and introduced 

the evening’s entertainment, YouTube sensation and inspirational 

speaker, Judson Laipply. Judson recently appeared on The Today 

Show, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, Ellen, Video City, and E! 

and is the creator of “The Evolution of Dance.” 

Amanda Fleer of Western Oregon University was honored with a 

$2,400 scholarship by two former Crystal Apple recipients, who are also 

WOU graduates. 

Fifty-three outstanding educators were nominated and twelve received 

the award. Crystal Apple team members and Chamber business represntatives 

went into the worksites to honor nominees personally in front of 

thier students and colleagues. 

“Today was one of the BEST days I have had since I started this job 

five years ago!” said recipient Jim Henry of West Salem High School and 

now Crossler Middle School. “I was given a fantastic gift basket, pictures, 

and even a box of donuts — BUT the real big thing was the nod of 

approval from my peers! That was priceless! Thank you so much.” 

Crystal Apples were handed out by CEO of the Salem Chamber, Mike 

McLaran; Salem-Keizer Education Foundation President, Chuck 

Swank; and Salem-Keizer Public Schools Superintendent, Sandra Husk. 

They were joined by sponsor representatives, Brad Moore, AmeriTitle; 

Marlene Wellin, Coldwell Banker Mountain West Real Estate; and Jeff 

Lang, Washington Mutual Bank. Special thanks were given to the CAA 

Team Chair, Mike DeRochier of AmeriTitle. 

The financial support from many local businesses and individuals make 

it possible for the Salem Chamber, the Salem-Keizer Education 

Foundation and the Salem Keizer Public Schools to recognize excellence 

in education. All nominees are listed at www.salemchamber.org. 

Presenting 

Sponsors: 

AmeriTitle 

Mountain West Group 

Washington Mutual Bank 

Major Sponsors: 

Aggiro Business SolutionsT, Inc. 

Jensen Homes 

Salem Education Association 

State Farm Insurance 

Benefactors: 

Chemeketa Community College 

Corban College 

Dale’s Design & Remodeling 

Garten Services, Inc. 

MaPS Credit Union 

Home Builders Association of 

Marion & Polk Counties 

Western Oregon University 

Wal-Mart 


Willamette University 

Patrons: 

O'Neill Pine Company/FPS 

Rural/Metro Ambulance 

Event Management: 

VanNatta Public Relations, Inc. 

Event Photography: 

Crystal Image Photography 

Photo courtesy Cystal Image Photography 

(Not in picture order). Elementary Teachers: Olga Gloria, teacher, Migrant Family 

Literacy Compensatory Education; Karen Hannegan, teacher, 3rd grade, Salem 

Heights Elementary School; Christi McAfee, teacher, 4th grade, Kennedy 

Elementary School; Jon Penhollow, teacher, 3rd grade, Harritt Elementary 

School. Middle School: Jeanette Teta, teacher, ELL, Stephens Middle School. 

High School: Dan Blus, teacher, Social Studies, North Salem High School; Sheri 

Bond, teacher,Family and Consumer Studies, Sprague High School; Sue 

Speckman, counselor, North Salem High School. Support Staff: John Van Dreal, 

school psychologist, Salem-Keizer Student Services; James Henry, instructional 

assistant, West Salem High School / Crossler Middle School. Administrators: 

Linda St. Pierre, principal, Keizer Elementary School. Private School: Danielle 

Wise, teacher/campus minister, Blanchet Catholic School. 

Leadership Youth: 

History & Culture Day 

Hannah Bauer 

Junior 

Blanchet High School 

Standing Ovation 

Family Building Blocks would 

like to extend a special thank you 

to our 2006 Dream Builders 

Luncheon sponsors for making this 

year’s fundraising event such a 

phenomenal success. You have 

truly made a significant difference 

in the lives of children in our community. 

THANK YOU: Mountain 

West Group, Comcast, Selco 

Community Credit Union, Kettle 

Foods, PGE, Umpqua Bank, NW 

Natural, Pioneer Trust Bank and 

Allied Video Productions, Inc. 

My experiences with Leadership Youth 

have been nothing but wonderful. Our 

October trip was no exception. The 

Leadership Youth group traveled to several 

of the historic wonders of Salem. 

We looked back into the past as we traveled 

around the fascinating houses of 

Mission Mill Museum, and the Bush 

House in Bush’s Pasture Park. It was 

awe-inspiring to see how people lived in 

Salem so many years ago. 

I especially enjoyed the Bush House, because of its fantastic 

décor. I hadn’t ever been there, but now I want to go 

again! 

After eating a delicious lunch made by Croissant and 

Comapny, we toured the Historic Elsinore Theatre. This 

was my favorite part of the day. I’ve been on the Elsinore 

tour a few times before, but each time I discover something 

new. I was transported to another world as we looked at the 

dressing rooms and castle-like features of the theatre. The 

tour ended spectacularly with Rick Parks playing the organ 

for us. The organ music was an impressive medley of everything 

from Star Wars to show tunes. Along with the organ, 

there was a very unique piano that is worth looking for next 

time you’re at the Elsinore. We left that tour with smiles on 

our faces. 

On the bus ride back to the Chamber of Commerce I 

reflected on the day. I never knew much about Salem’s past 

before, but after this trip, I am happily informed about its a 

very interesting history. 

For program information about the Chamber’s Leadership 

Youth and Leadership Salem programs contact Kathy 

Moore at the Salem Chamber, 503-581-1466 or go online to 

www.salemchamber.org. 

Both Leadership Salem and Leadership Youth classes enjoyed field trips to some 

of Salem’s historic attractions. The Leadership Salem class got together for a 

quick photo op while at Mission Mill Museum. Photo by Kathy Moore. 

SAVE THE DATES FOR THESE 

UPCOMING EVENTS in 2007: 

January 26th 

AgriBusiness Banquet 

Tickets online now at 


February 17th 

First Citizen Awards Banguet 

May 10th 

Show-Biz Trade Show 

Business groups sign 

up for drug-free work 

place initiative 

A statewide initiative aimed at 

tripling the number of Oregon 

employers who adopt and enforce 

drug-free workplace policies by 

the end of 2008 is adding seven 

more communities as pilot sites. 

The Oregon Department of 

Human Services initiative is 

adding two Portland business 

organizations and the chambers 

of commerce of Astoria- 

Warrenton, Cannon Beach, 

Keizer, McMinnville, Salem and 

Seaside. 

Already participating in the 

effort, managed on contract by 

the Tualatin-based nonprofit 

Workdrugfree, were the Bend, 

Klamath County and Prineville- 

Crook County chambers. The 

three Clatsop County chambers 

and the Salem and Keizer chambers 

said they would collaborate 

as regional projects. 

“These business organizations 

see first-hand the harmful consequences 

of addiction,” said Karen 

Wheeler, DHS addictions policy 

manager. “By ensuring their 

workplaces are drug free, they are 

saying they care about customer 

safety, workforce quality and promoting 

the well-being of employees, 

families and communities.” 

The drug-free workplace initiative 

is an element of the Oregon 

Business Plan, a 12-point strategy 

that state business leaders have 

crafted to strengthen the state’s 

commerce, payrolls and economy. 

DHS provides funding and staff 

support. 

Mimi Bushman, who manages 

Workdrugfree as a program of 

the Oregon Nurses Foundation, 

said participating chambers will 

receive technical assistance to 

write drug-free workplace policies, 

train supervisors, join 

employee assistance programs 

and receive reduced rates on 

employee drug testing. 

'Becoming a drug-free workplace 

will cost the small employer 

less than $500 initially," Bushman 

said, "and that cost should be 

more than offset by reducing 

employee absenteeism, accidents 

and other costly risks resulting 

from employee drug use.”


What’s Happening? 

ARTS & EXHIBITS 

December at 


The December show at the Mary 

Lou Zeek Gallery comes at a 

time of year when everyone is 

looking for a little magic. The 

Gallery is premiering a new series 

of paintings by Diane Culhane 

and nostalgic boxes by Jackie 

Hoyt. Show opens Dec. 5th and 

runs through Dec. 24th. Artists’ 

reception First Wednesday, Dec. 

6, from 5-7pm. 335 State Street; 

503-581-3229; zeekgallery.com. 

AUDITIONS 

Open audition for 

“Once Upon A Mattress” 

Dec. 9; 1pm, Pentacle Theatre 

Rehearsal Studios, 145 Liberty St 

NE Ste. 102. Show runs March 2 

- 24, 2007. Details: Deborah 

Johansen; 971-237-0636; djohansen@msd.k12.or.us; 

penta 

cletheatre.org. 

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS 

Call for nominations for 57th 

annual First Citizen Awards 

Nomination deadline is Jan. 19, 

2007. Presented by the Salem 

Chamber, nomination forms are 

available online in English and 

Spanish at www.salem 

chamber.org. 

Call for nominations for 

the 4th annual Athena Awards 

The Athena Award honors a person, 

female or male, who assists 

women in reaching their leadership 

potential. Nomination deadline: 

Dec. 15th. Awards luncheon 

is Jan. 23, 2007, at Salem 

Conference Center. Details at 

statesmanjournal.com/athena. 

Soroptimists offer 

education grants 

Soroptimists of Salem’s annual 

cash grant given to a women 

head-of-household enrolled in 

college to improve her family’s 

life. Deadline: Dec. 15. Details: 

Nancy Lodge, 503-838-2314; 

PD1571@yahoo.com. 

Buy a bowl. Fill a bowl. 

Buy a handmade bowl by local 

artists and receive a free simple 

meal of soup and bread. Come to 

the “Empty Bowl” Shop on 

Wed., Dec. 6, 5-8pm at the U. S. 

Bank Ladd & Bush Branch. 

100% of sales will benefit 

Marion-Polk Food Share’s network 

of over 65 pantries, meal 

sites and gleaners. 503-581-3855; 

foodbanksalem.org. 

SOS Annual Lunch 

Dec. 7, Noon at Mission Mill 

Museum. “Bringing Families 

Home” benefit for the YWCA 

Salem Outreach Shelter. Details: 

Wendy at 503-588-8898 or 

ywcasalem.org. 

Book drive and 

preview of Gala of Trees 

Dec. 9, 1-4pm at the Phoenix 

Grand Hotel lobby. The Boys & 

Girls Aid Society is having a 

book drive benefiting the children 

at Family Building Blocks. Visit 

with Santa and bring a new children’s 

book to donate, Christmas 

Trees from the Boys and Girls 

Aid Society Annual Gala of Trees 

on display for viewing. family 

buildingblocks.org. 

SAVE THE DATE! 

“A Night in the Greek Isles” 

March 10, 2007 4th Annual 

MOMS Club dinner and auction 

benefiting Family Building 

Blocks. For information on sponsorship 

opportunities and tickets 

call 503-365-9898. familybuilding 

blocks.org. 

Save the Date to 

hear former First Lady 

The Medical Foundation of 

Marion and Polk Counties 

announced that former First Lady 

Barbara Bush will speak at their 

Foundation Dinner for 

MedAssist on Sat., April 21, 2007 

at the Salem 

Conference 

Center. She will 

speak on philanthropy 

and community 

service. 


Tickets are $125 

and presale 

begins Dec. 4. Sponsorship 

opportunities are available. 

Details: 503-362-9669 or mpmedsociety.org. 

The MedAssist 

Program provides free prescriptive 

medicine to qualifying residents 

of Marion and Polk 

Counties. 

Pacific Northwest World 

AIDS Day Summit 

Dec. 1, 1-8pm. Willamette 

University Cone Chapel and 

Hudson Hall. Free. The 

Willamette chapter of the 

Student Global AIDS Campaign 

(SGAC) host a World AIDS Day 

Summit for students from 

throughout the Pacific 

Northwest. Dance-a-thon after 

from 8pm to midnight to raise 

money for global health organization 

Partners in Health. 503-370- 

6593; willamette.edu/events/aids. 

BENEFITS & FUND RAISERS EXPOS, FAIRS & FESTIVALS 

Former First Lady 

Barbara Bush 

COMMUNITY EVENTS 

Oregon Wedding Showcase 

Jan. 6-7, 10am-5pm/11am-5pm. 

Fashion shows at 12:30pm and 

3:30pm each day. Over 100 wedding 

professionals at the Oregon 

State Fair & Expo Center. $1 off 

admission coupons at ore 

gonweddingshowcase.com. 

IN THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON 

Reed Opera House hosts 

holiday music, art & more 

School choirs, Santa, arts & crafts 

for the kids, free chair massages 

an dance lessons through 

December. Visit reedopera 

house.com for a complete rundown 

of activity days and times. 

Life Lights 2006 

Dec. 1 at 5pm the Community 

Action Drug Prevention Network 

lights thousands of lights on its 

tree at 2475 Center St. NE. The 

lights are a visual reminder to 

enjoy safe and sober driving 

through the holiday season. 503- 

585-6232. 

38th Annual Greens Show 

Dec. 1, 2 & 3 at the Oregon State 

Fair & Expo Center. Presented by 

Willamette Christmas Assoc. 

Craft vendors, gifts, holiday decorations 

and more. 

Willamette Girl Choir 

presents “For a Child” 

Dec. 2; 4pm at First United 

Methodist Church, 600 State 

Street. Holiday concert. Tickets at 

the door: Adults $8; Seniors 

(55+) and Students $6. 503-370- 

6383; willamettegirlchoir.org. 

Star Trees Lighting and 

Holiday Concert 

Dec. 2, 6:30pm. Willamette 

University Star Trees and Smith 

Auditorium. Free. Program 

begins at the Star Trees in front 

of Waller Hall at 

900 State St., 

across from the 

Capitol Building. 

A family holiday 

concert follows at 

7 p.m. at Smith 

Auditorium. Prior 

to the event, Bon 

Appetit will provide an all-youcan-eat 

holiday dinner from 4:30 

to 7pm at Goudy Commons. 

$7.50 / adults and $4 children age 

six and younger. willamette.edu. 

Christmas in Hudson Hall 

Dec. 7, and Friday, Dec. 8, 8pm 

in Hudson Hall, Willamette 

University. GA/$7, tickets: 503- 

370-6255. Holiday poetry, scripture 

and carols. willamette.edu. 

17th annual PGE Festival 

of Lights Holiday Parade 

Dec 9 beginning in downtown 

Salem at 6:30pm. A spectacular 

community tradition. Complete 

details and parade route at folhol 

idayparade.org. 

Holiday Pageant "Miracle 

on Main Street" 

Dec. 10; 6pm, free. Created by 

Celeste Clydesdale. Children's 

Christmas program at Our 

Savior's Lutheran Church, 1770 

Baxter Rd. SE; 503-399-8601. 

John Doan’s Victorian Christmas 

Dec. 10, 7pm. 

Willamette 

University Smith 

Auditorium. 

Adults, $12; 

seniors and children 

younger 

John Doan 

than 12, $10. 

Tickets can be purchased weekdays 

from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 

the music office in Mary Stuart 

Rogers Music Center, or charged 

by phone at 503-370-6255. 

Peoples Church hosts 

2006 Singing Christmas Tree 

Dec. 14 & 15, 7pm; Dec. 16 & 

17, 4pm &7pm. Experience the 

joy and wonder of Christmas 

with the Peoples Church Choir 

and Celebration Orchestra and 

the Children and Youth Choirs. 

Tickets: Peoples Church, 4500 

Lancaster Dr. NE, 97305; 503- 

304-4000; peopleschurch.com. 

Mission Mill hosts annual 

“Magic at the Mill” 

Dec. 19-23; nightly from 5:30- 

8pm. Admission: $2.50. Mission 

Mill Museum’s festivities include 

lights, music, activities, living history 

and more. For details on 

ongoing family and children 

activities and exhibits through 

Dec. visit missionmill.org or call 

503-585-7012. 1313 Mill St. SE. 

Our Savior’s hosts 

food and gift drive 

Food and Gift Drive for the 

House of Zion Emergency 

Shelter. Drop off quality new or 

used toys or clothing or tax 

deductible checks made out to 

House of Zion by Dec. 20th at 

either Our Savior's Lutheran 

Church, 1770 Baxter Rd. SE, 

Salem or VanNatta Public 

Relations, 3340 Commercial 

Street SE. 503-585-8254. 

Conference Center 

hosts Tree of Joy 

Through Dec. 20 on the 1st floor 

of Salem Conference Center at 

200 Commercial St. SE, Mon.- 

Fri. from 8am-5pm. Choose a gift 

tag from the Tree of Joy and 

return it with a wrapped gift. In 

conjunction with the Marion Polk 

Foster Parent Association. mari 

onpolkfpa.org. 

Lancaster Mall hosts 

Tree of Giving 

Choose a card from the Salvation 

Army’s Tree of Giving, in front 

of Bath & Body Works, and 

return a gift for children in need 

to the tree by Dec. 20th to insure 

that all gifts will be delivered in 

time for Christmas. lancaster 

mall.com. 

Santa at Lancaster Mall 

Through Christmas Eve. Santa 

can be found daily in his cottage 

near Macy's. Visits with Santa are 

free or a professional photographer 

will be available to take photos 

for a small fee. All children 

will receive free "Dress-a- 

Snowman" stickers, while supplies 

last. lancastermall.com. 

OPEN HOUSES & 

STOREFRONT OPENINGS 

Holiday Open House at 

Honeywood Winery 

Every weekend in December 

from10am-5pm. An Oregon tradition 

since 1934, view 40 

Holiday Gift Packs on display at 

Honeywood Winery. Try the new 

release Winter Warmer wine 

while browsing the full retail 

shop. Complimentary tasting of 

NW gourmet food, Honeywood 

wine and discounts. 1350 Hines 

St. SE; HoneywoodWinery.com; 

503-362-4111. 

Indigo hosts open house 

Dec. 1; 5-8pm at Indigo Wellness 

Center, 3276 Commercial St SE. 

Ribbon cutting at 5pm plus food, 

music, wine and chair massage. 

Kid's yoga at 6pm. Meet new 

practitioners and shop Indigo’s 

new boutique. 503-370-9090; 

indigowellnesscenter.com. 

Deepwood Estate hosts 

holiday open house 

Dec. 9; Noon-5pm. Tour Historic 

Deepwood Estate, decorated in 

its finest for the holiday. Free 

parking off 12th Street. 1116 

Mission St. SE; 503-363-1825; 

historicdeepwoodestate.com. 

Jacquelynn’s LaRouge 

Boutique open house 

Dec. 14; 10am-6pm. Jacquelynn’s 

and LaRouge will host a holiday 

open house featuring special discounts, 

refreshments and a drawing 

for a shopping spree at the 

store. 188 Commercial St. NE. 

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, 

HEALTH & WELLNESS 

Defense and safety for families 

Dec. 9: Family Safety and 

Defense from 2-4pm. Specifically 

designed for families with children. 

Together, parents and children 

learn what they need to 

know to protect children from 

abduction and child predators. 

Dec. 9: Women's Rape Defense 

from 5-7pm. Presented by 

Human Combat Technologies. 

Details/registration: laura@hctdetac.com; 

hctdetac.com; 503- 

380-2394. 

Women’s annual Health 

& Balance Retreat 

March 2-3 at the Avalon Hotel & 

Spa, Portland. Presented by SDM 

Products, the retreat features 

speakers and presentations on

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health, safety, fashion and wine; 

vendors; and networking. $125. 

Reservations: Mary Lou at 503- 

304-4367; sdmproducts@comcast.net. 

For hotel reservations 

/rates call 1-888-556-4402, group 

name SDM Products; avalonho 

telspa.com. 

Raise your immune system 

283%: Transfer Factor 

4Life Research is hosting a presentation 

on molecules that are 

revolutionizing the arena of preventative 

medicine. Learn to support 

your immune system. Dec. 

11, 2006 at 1pm or Dec. 13 at 

6pm. Salem Senior Center, 1055 

Erixon St. NE; 503-508-1526. 

RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR 

Alessandro’s New Year’s Eve 

Reserve now for New Year’s Eve 

buffet and dance. Reservations 

required. 120 Commercial Street 

NE; 503-370-9951. 

New Year's Concert & Party 

Dec. 31; 8pm-Midnight. Our 

Savior's Lutheran Church; 1770 

Baxter Rd. SE. Contact: Colleen 

Zelmer 503-399-8601. Guitarist 

and singer David Harsh will perform 

at 8pm. Games, jumping 

house, dancing and basketball. 

RETAIL ROUNDUP 

LifeSource offers 

fresh pumpkin pies 

LifeSource Natural Foods wishes 

everyone a healthy and peaceful 

Holiday Season and is now taking 

orders for freshly made pumpkin 

pies. Call 503-361-7973 and ask 

for the deli. LifeSource will be 

closed at 6pm on Sat., Dec 9 for 

its annual staff holiday party 

which will be catered by the 

South Salem High School 

Catering Club. 2649 Commercial 

St. S.; lifesourcenaturalfoods.com. 

THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT 

Alonzo King LINES Ballet 

Dec. 8; 7:30pm. Alonzo King 

LINES Ballet will perform for 

the Edgar H. Smith Fine Arts 

Series at Rice Auditorium at 

Western Oregon University. 

Tickets: $24/adults, $10/students 

with ID. 503-838-8333. wou.edu. 

HeadBand in Hudson 

Dec. 9, 9pm. Willamette 

University’s Hudson Hall. Free. 

HeadBand, WU’s premiere a 

capella group made up of seven 

male voices, will perform. 

willamette.edu. 

“The Ladies of the Camellias” 

Through Dec. 9 at Pentacle 

Theatre. Pentacle hosts a holiday 

toy drive: bring new, unwrapped 

toys during the run of the play. 

Donations will go to local charities. 

pentacletheatre.org. 

Holiday Dance at Mission Mill 

Dec. 22; 8-10pm. Enjoy Magic at 

the Mill and then head up to the 

Spinning Room to finish off the 

evening with the sounds of 

Salem Big Band. $7.50. Mission 

Mill Museum, 1313 Mill St. SE; 

503-585-7012; missionmill.org. 

WHAT’S COOKIN? 

Alessandro’s adding art gallery 

Entrepreneur Roger Yost is 

adding art to the menu of his 


Alessandro’s 120 Ristorante and 

Lounge in December. The gallery 

will initially feature the original 

oils and limited edition “giclee” 

prints of 12 internationally 

acclaimed artists. The restaurant 

is also featuring two guests musicians 

on alternating weekeed 

nights: Chris Buckley and the 

Bill Hughes Trio throughout 

December. 120 Commercial 

Street NE; 503-370-9951. 

Deepwood Estate hosts 

wine tasting 

Dec. 1, 5-7pm at Historic 

Deepwood Estate. Rob Clark of 

Terrapin Cellars and another 

guest vintner will show off their 

wares. $10 with light appetizers. 

Reservations required, free parking 

off 12th Street. 1116 Mission 

St. SE; 503-363-1825; 

historicdeepwoodestate.com. 

WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS 

& CONFERENCES 

“The Leadership 

Secrets of Santa Claus” 

Dec. 7; 8:30am-noon at 

Chemeketa’s Training & 

Economic Development Center; 

365 Ferry St SE. A clever and 

compelling resource for leaders at 

all levels to accomplish big things 

in their "workshop" by giving 

employees clear goals, solid 

accountabilities, ongoing feedback, 

coaching, recognition - the 

leadership traits of the Santa 

Claus. Cost/registration: 503-399- 

5181; chemeketa.edu. 

Take the WORK 

out of Networking 

Dec. 12; Continental breakfast at 

7:30am, program from 8 to 

10am. Networking without a plan 

can be an expensive use of your 

time. Make a plan for your business 

interactions at this fun and 

profitable workshop 

that will 

refresh the basics, 

give advanced 

tips, and make 

you the best connected 

person in 

town. Presented 

Kyle Sexton 

by the Chamber’s 

own expert on sales and business 

savvy, Kyle Sexton, Director of 

Member Services & Sales. 

Sponsored by MaPS Credit 

Union and presented by the 

Chamber’s Small Business 

Development Team. $10. Register 

online at www.salemchamber.org 

or call 503-581-1466. 

Liberty Northwest CPR / First Aid 

Dec. 13; 8am-noon. Liberty 

Centre, 650 NE Holladay St, 

Portland. You never know when 

you might need to use CPR to 

save the life of a co-worker, family 

member or friend. Pre-registra- 

tion/details: libertynorth 

west.com. 

Upgrade Your Sales 

Team in 2007 

Dec. 13; 1 to 3:30pm, Best 

Western Black Bear Inn, Salem. 

Sandler Sales Institute’s complimentary 

seminar for owners and 

managers (No salespeople 

please). Tools to differentiate 

your business from the competition, 

grow your existing sales 

team, decrease the cost of sales, 

hire the right people, sell on 

value, and increase margins. 

Limited seating, register at 

hcc.sandler.com; 541 686-0993. 

Marketing tips that 

put OSU on the map 

Jan 3; 11:30am-1pm. Luanne M. 

Lawrence, vice president of university 

advancement, Oregon 

State University, shares her vision 

to spark up OSU's PR and image 

program. You'll be inspired by 

top-notch marketing ideas that 

are putting OSU on the map. 

Oregon Capital Chapter, Public 

Relations Society of America. 

Salem Chamber office, 1110 

Commercial St. NE. Lunch and 

presentation: $12/PRSA members; 

$15/nonmembers. RSVP: 

503-507-7445; oregoncapital 

prsa.org. 

Nominations open for 

57th annual First Citizen 

Award: Deadline is Jan. 19 

Who will it be? Salem’s First 

Citizen is a community leader. 

Someone who demonstrates 

outstanding service 

to community and whose 

actions have a positive and 

lasting impact. Does that 

describe your boss, your 

neighbor or one of your coworkers? 

The nominating process is 

simple and forms are available 

now in English and in 

Spanish at the Chamber 

office and online at 


Forms can also be faxed to 

your home or office. The 

deadline to nominate is 

January 19, 2007. 

You won’t want to miss one 

of the Salem area’s longestrunning 

and most traditional 

celebration of community, so 

mark your calendar now. 

The First Citizen Awards 

Banquet is slated for 

February 17, 2007 at the 

Salem Conference Center. 

December 

Calendar 

CURRENT AS OF 11/17/06 

See www.SalemChamber.org 

for updates. Meetings 

are at the Chamber office 

unless noted otherwise. 

503.581.1466 

Week of November 27 – December 1 THURSDAY 14 

Greeters Christmas Boxes 

TUESDAY 28 

Ongoing throughout the day 

Chamber Latino Network Steering Team 

Room B, 9am 

Leadership Salem Education Day Team 

Room C, 8:30am 

WEDNESDAY 29 

Leadership Youth 

FRIDAY 15 

Rooms A & B, 7:30am 

Greeters Networking 

SignWorks of Oregon 

FRIDAY 1 

Northern Lights Theatre Pub 


3893 Commercial St. SE, 8:30am 

Costco Wholesale, Inc. 

1010 Hawthorne Ave SE, 8:30am 

Greeters Christmas Boxes Delivery 

Following Greeters meeting 

Ribbon Cutting 

Madrona Hills ACE Hardware 

Week of December 18 – 22 

706 Madrona Ave. SE, 11am 

MONDAY 18 


Past Presidents Lunch 

Indigo Wellness Center 

Room B, 11:30am 

3276 Commercial St. SE, 5pm 

Open House: 5-8pm 

Chamber Business Women 

Monday Group Holiday Soup / Salad 


Potluck & Recipe Exchange 

Room A, 11:45am 

MONDAY 4 


Salem Area Young Professionals 

Room A, 11:45am 

“Dining Etiquette with Lenny Swartz of j. 

james Restaurant” at Mission Mill 

TUESDAY 5 

Museum, 1313 Mill St. SE. Cost TBA, 


includes dinner and tour of Mission Mill’s 

Tuesday Group Holiday Party 

“Magic at the Mill” lights following pro- 

Easter Seals Children’s Therapy Center gram. Networking at 5:30pm followed by 

290 Moyer Lane NW, 11:45am 

dinner, presentation and tour. Dress is 

business attire. Registration required: 


www.salemyoungpros.com. 

Star Rentals, Inc. 

3545 Dell Webb Ave. NE, 4:30pm 

TUESDAY 19 

Leadership Salem 

WEDNESDAY 6 

Rooms A & B, 7am 


Wednesday Group Holiday Party 

No Chamber Business Women 

Blue Pepper Gallery, Framing 

& Internet Café 

WEDNESDAY 20 

241 Commercial St. NE, 6:45am 

Board of Directors 

Rooms A & B, 6:45am 

Ambassador Quarterly Meeting 

Rooms A & B, 3:30pm 

THURSDAY 21 

Ag Team 

THURSDAY 7 

Room B, 7:30am 

Governmental Affairs Forum 

Topic: “Legislative Overview: 

Business Development 

What we can expect from the 

Workshop Team 

2007 legislative session” 

Room B, Noon 

Speakers: J.L. Wilson, NFIB; Harvey 

Mathews, AOI; Mike McLaran, Oregon FRIDAY 22 

State Chamber 

No Greeters Networking 

Rooms A & B, 7 to 8:30am 


Member Orientation Lunch 

Rooms A & B, Noon 

MONDAY 25 

RSVP to Susie@salemchamber.org Christmas Day 

Office closed 

FRIDAY 8 


TUESDAY 26 

Boys and Girls Aid Society of Oregon Chamber Latino Network 

at Phoenix Grand Hotel 

Steering Team 

201 Liberty St. SE, 8:30am 

Room B, 9am 


FRIDAY 29 

No Greeters 

MONDAY 11 

Forum Speaker Luncheon Series 

Week of January 1 – 5 

Speaker: Pat Casey - Head Baseball 

Coach of the College World Series MONDAY 1 

Champs, the OSU Beavers 

New Years Day 

Sponsored by: Withnell Motor Company Office closed 

at Red Lion Hotel & Convention Center 

3301 Market St NE, 11:45am 

TUESDAY 2 

No Chamber Business Women 

TUESDAY 12 

Executive Team 

WEDNESDAY 3 

Room C, 7am 


“Fashion Show Joint Social” 

Business Development Workshop 

$5 / person, register at 

“Take the WORK out of Networking” www.salemchamber.org 

Presenter: Kyle Sexton, Director of Guests welcome 

Member Services & Sales, Salem Area Blue Pepper Gallery, 

Chamber of Commerc e 

Framing & Internet Café 

$10/person includes Continental 

241 Commercial St. NE, 2 to 4pm 

Breakfast at 7am, program 8 to 10am, 

Rooms A & B. Register online: 

THURSDAY 4 


Governmental Affairs Forum 

or call 503-581-1466 x301 

Speaker: Dan Gardner, Labor 

Commissioner, State of Oregon Bureau 

WEDNESDAY 13 

of Labor & Industries 

January Business News Deadline 

Rooms A & B, 7 to 8:30am 

E-mail: tracey@salemchamber.org 

FRIDAY 5 

Leadership Youth 

No Greeters Networking 

Rooms A & B, 7:30am


Discovery Village awarded U.S. 

Bancorp grant 

A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village 

has been awarded a $5,000 grant 

from U.S. Bancorp The grant will 

assist in the development of curriculum 

and acquisition of materials 

for hands-on, inquiry-based 

classes. 

A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery 

Village provides educational programs 

to approximately 25,000 

children each year through 

Village classes, camps, workshops, 

school programs, after 

school programs, festivals and 

off-site opportunities. 503-371- 

3631; acgilbert.org. 

AmeriTitle welcomes 

two new hires 

Eric Templeton, General 

Manager of AmeriTitle 

Willamette Valley Operations, 

announced the addition of 

Candice Gibbons as the Title 

Department Manager. Candice 

has been in the title industry for 

17 years, most recently with 

Fidelity National Title in Salem as 

Vice President, and Title 

Department Manager in Salem. 

Richard Hajek, Assistant 

General Manager and Marketing 

Manager with AmeriTitle 

The Chamber: Creating a Strong Local Economy 

Member Newsroom 

50 Years or More 

Saalfeld Griggs PC ........................1949 


State Farm Insurance ....................1958 


Eldred Realty, Inc...........................1974 

Garten Services, Inc. ....................1974 

Pemberton's, Inc. ..........................1975 

United Way of the 

Mid-Willamette Valley, Inc. ............1976 

Ventura Foods, LLC ......................1974 


Gerry Frank's Konditorei ................1982 

Business Connections, Inc.............1980 

Marion-Polk Medical Society..........1983 

Mark Rogers, D.M.D. ....................1986 

McGrath's Fish House ..................1980 

Western Oregon University............1981 


A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village ....1987 

Coach's Minuteman 

Press of Salem ..............................1995 

Court Street Dairy Lunch ..............1995 

Croissant & Company-Downtown ..1989 

Freedom Funding, Inc. ..................1996 

Georgia Pacific Corporation ..........1989 

Greer Brothers 

Landscaping & Tree Service..........1987 

Guentner's Gardens ......................1987 

KWBY 940 "La Pantera" .............. 1996 

Lovegrove Collision Centre............1987 

Magoo's, Inc...................................1987 

Modern Building Systems, Inc. ......1996 

Northwest Physicians 

Mutual Insurance Company ..........1987 

Oregon Cascade 

Plumbing & Heating, Inc. ..............1987 

Oregon Forest Industries Council ..1996 

Oregon Employment Department ..1994 

Park 5 Business Center ................1996 

Paul R. Wulf Construction, Inc.......1987 

Sandy Manning, Prudential Real 

Estate Professionals ......................1990 

Salem Printing & Blueprint, Inc. ....1987 

StrataTREK, Inc. ............................1988 

Subway #2501 ..............................1987 

Sunny Oaks, Inc. ..........................1992 

Wellness Begins At Home ............1988 

Working on 10 Years 

A & D Chiropractic ........................1999 

Andrea 

Brummond 

Willamette Valley 

Operations, 

announced the 

addition of 

Andrea 

Brummond as a 

Salem Marketing 

Representative. 

Andrea was born 

and raised in Salem. She is a 

graduate of Sprague High School 

and graduated from the 

University of Oregon with a 

Bachelor’s degree, majoring in 

Psychology with a minor in 

Business Administration. She has 

past experience in customer service, 

retail sales as well as 

research. Most recently she 

worked in the insurance industry 

as an Underwriter. 

AmeriTitle has opened an 

escrow branch in Woodburn, its 

eighth in the valley. The branch is 

managed by Debbie Lathrop of 

Silverton and Lisa Harkless of 

Donald is the escrow assistant. 

The office is at 1840 Newberg 

Hwy. Ste. 120. 503-581-1431; 

ameri-title.com. 

Moss named among most 

powerful woman in banking 

Cascade Bancorp (Nasdaq: 

CACB) has been named number 

MEMBER ANNIVERSARY 

AccurAccounts, Inc. ......................1997 

ADT Security Services, Inc. ..........2005 

ASUSA Corporation ......................2003 

B.C. Towing....................................1998 

Benefits Consulting Northwest ......1998 

Boys & Girls Aid 

Society of Oregon ..........................2005 

C & R Builders ..............................2002 

Cascade Surge ..............................2000 

Color Tile........................................1998 

Comfort Suites ..............................2000 

Copytronix, Inc. ..............................2001 

Diagnostic Imaging of Salem ........2001 

Evergreen Charitable Trust............2001 

Father Taaffe Foundation, Inc. ......2004 

FlexForce Staffing..........................2000 

George Fox University ..................2000 

Glennie Property Investments........1999 

Judy Hall at Reflections ................2003 

Indigo Wellness Center..................1999 

Key Event Services........................2001 

Kuenzi & Company LLC ................2000 

Le Doux's Auto Service..................1998 

Liberty House ................................2000 

Meadowlawn Apartments ..............2001 

Mid-Willamette 

Education Consortium....................2004 

Miss Marion-Polk 

Scholarship Program ....................2001 

A.C. Nielsen Land Use and 

Development Service ....................2000 

Robert L. Norton Jr., CPA LLC ......1998 

Oak Park Family 

Dental Care, LLC ..........................2001 

Oregon Financial 

Services Group ..............................2003 

Oregon School of Massage ..........1998 

Chuck Bradley, Prudential Real 


Katy Bremer, Prudential Real 


Razzle Dazzle Card Co. ................2002 

Salem Monthly Newspaper ............2005 

SELCO Community Credit Union ..2004 

Specht Development, Inc...............2005 

Star 21 Inc.; 

HealthCare Products, Inc...............1997 

Studio Nine Creative......................2005 

Suburban Garbage ........................2000 

Wachovia Corporation....................2004 

Willamette Valley Bank ..................2000 

Willamette Valley 

Oral & Maxillofacial ........................2000 

Yorke Benefit Services, Inc. ..........2004 

18 in the nation among top 100 

mid-tier banks by US Banker 

Magazine, a leading financial 

industry trade journal. Cascade 

Bancorp is the only Northwest 

bank within the top 20. The 

annual US Banker “Top 100 Mid- 

Tier Banks” ranking measures 

publicly traded banks with 

between $1 billion and $10 billion 

in assets on a three year average 

return on equity. 

Additionally, for the fourth 

consecutive year, Patricia Moss, 

president & CEO of Cascade 

Bancorp and CEO of Bank of 

the Cascades, was ranked number 

15 in the nation among the topperforming 

women in banking by 

US Banker. botc.com. 

Bob Polski joins Central 

Willamette Credit Union 

Bob Polski, of Financial 

Network Investment 

Corporation, has joined Central 

Willamette Financial Services as a 

Registered Representative. Polski 

has served as an investment advisor 

for various organizations over 

the past twentytwo 

years. He 

received his bachelor’s 

degree in 

Business 

Administration 

Bob Polski with a major in 

Accounting from 

Southern Oregon University in 

Ashland. Polski earned his 

Certified Financial Planner’s designation 

in 1992. He is available 

to assist members with their 

financial investment needs at all 

of Central Willamette 

Community Credit Union’s 

offices. 852 Lancaster Dr. SE; 

503-371-4846; centralwcu.org. 

Depaul Industries launches 

food handler training program 

DePaul Industries Temporary 

Staffing Services has launched an 

in-house food handler training 

program. The free training will 

help employees earn their food 

handler’s card. The course covers 

everything from hand washing to 

cutting board practices to food 

storage. 

“Our goal is to educate 

DePaul’s workers on safe, proper, 

approved procedures for handling 

food and food products,” said 

CEO Bennett Johnson. 

“DePaul’s new program fully 

complies with the Oregon 

Deparment of Human Services 

Food Code.” 

DePaul also specializes in clerical 

and light industrial temporary 

and temp-to-hire job placements. 

(503) 281-1289; depaul 

industries.com. 

First Tech CEO named to 

CU Executives Hall of Fame 

First Tech Credit Union 

President /CEO Tom Sargent 

will be inducted into the Credit 

Union Executives Society’s Hall 

of Fame during a special ceremony 

at the 2006 CUES Network 

conference in Carlsbad, 

California. The CUES Hall of 

Fame recognizes individuals who 

have made significant contributions 

to CUES and the credit 

union movement. 

“This honor is 

representative of 

First Tech’s staff, 

volunteers and 

members who are 

Tom Sargent dedicated and 

committed to the 

credit union difference,” Sargent 

said. “I’m honored to be 

acknowledged, but humbled to 

accept the award for work done 

by so many. It's important we all 

continue to strive to reach our 

members’ goals as well as those 

of this great industry.” 

Sargent has been in the credit 

union industry for more than 30 

years and has served as President 

and CEO of First Tech Credit 

Union for 21 years. He has been 

a CUES member since 1984. 

Sargent is known for his dedication 

to the Children’s Miracle 

Network (CMN) and he serves as 

Chairman of the Children’s 

Miracle Network Board of 

Trustees. firsttechcu.com. 

George Fox President 

announces retirement 

David Brandt, the 11th president 

of George Fox University, 

will retire June 30, 2007, after a 

four-decade career in Christian 

higher education. He announced 

his decision to the George Fox 

Board of Trustees at its annual 

fall meeting. 

During his tenure, the university 

has grown from 2,345 students 

to 3,185. Brandt has overseen an 

academic restructuring that created 

the position of provost and 

divided the university into six 

schools, each led by a dean. 

Eleven new undergraduate programs 

have been added, including 

engineering, nursing, political science, 

and theater. Six new graduate 

programs were started, 

including doctorates in education 

and management. New accreditations 

have been attained for athletic 

training, engineering, and 

social work programs. george 

fox.edu. 

Kelemen named one of 150 best 

financial advisors for doctors 

Ron Kelemen, a Certified 

Financial Planner with the 

Salem office of The H Group, 

Inc. was named by Medical 

Economics magazine as one of 

the 150 best financial advisors in 

the nation for doctors. 

Medical Economics accepted 

nominations from doctors, medical 

organizations, and other professionals, 

then 

spent six months 

screening the 

candidates on a 

variety of criteria 

including education, 

expertise, 

Ron Kelemen 

experience, compensation, 

recommendations, and 

service to the medical community. 

Only two other advisors from 

Oregon — both located in 

Portland — made the list. 

In practice since 1981, Ron 

Kelemen is a fee-only Certified 

Financial Planner with The H 

Group, Inc. a registered investment 

advisory firm with 12 

offices throughout the 

Northwest. 503-371-3333; 

PlanningVisionProcess.com. 

Hicks Technology Services 

earns top level ranking 

Hicks Technology Services, Inc. 

recently earned the rank of 

Microsoft Gold Certified Partner 

(the top level of Microsoft partner 

affiliation) and is currently 

the only Gold Certified Partner in 

the Salem area serving small business 

customers. In an independent 

survey, conducted in July 

2006, 95% of customers said 

they were “extremely satisfied” 

with Hicks Technology’s services. 

Technicians at Hicks Technology 

have achieved Microsoft’s Small 

Business Specialist Certification 

as well as top Microsoft Certified 

Professional Certifications 

(MCSE). In addition to expertise 

in planning, implementing, and 

supporting Microsoft networks, 

Hicks Technology employs a 

range of advanced tools and 

technologies to proactively monitor 

and maintain customer networks. 

503-588-9330; 

hickstech.com. 

Jet Industries hires Cozad as 

Plumbing General Manager 

Jet Mechanical 

Inc., a division of 

Jet Industries 

hired Everett 

Cozad as 

General Manager 

Everett Cozad 

of their plumbing 

division. 

Cozad has over thirty-five years 

of management experience in the 

residential, commercial and 

industrial plumbing sectors in the 

Willamette Valley. He graduated 

in the top 10% from Rankin 

College and holds his 

Journeyman and Master Plumbers 

license. 

Jet Industries corporate headquarters 

are located in Salem. Jet 

currently employs over 300, and 

is licensed to do business 

throughout the U.S. 503-363- 

2334; jetindustries.net. 

Lighthouse Home Loans 

opens in Wilsonville 

Lighthouse Home Loans, Inc., 

has opened a new office in 

Wilsonville located at 29970 SW 

Town Center Loop West, Suite C. 

Telephone (503) 582-8900, tollfree 

(866) 777-9118. Loan 

Officers in the new branch 

include Shirley Obitz, Victor 

Orozco, Amy Abrahamian and 

Paul Lewerenz. Lighthouse currently 

has offices in Salem, 

Woodburn, and Wilsonville, 

Oregon, along with offices in 

Boise and Cascade, Idaho. 1132 

Edgewater St. NW; 503-485- 

9500; greatestlender.com. 

Mission Mill’s benefit 

raises nearly $30,000 

Mission Mill Museum’s recent fall 

fund appeal raised nearly $30,000 

of its $40,000 goal. Two hundred 

and forty guests gathered to meet 

friends, bid on silent auction 

items and dine on delicious food 

prepared by local caterers. 

Participating Chamber member 

caterers were Mill Creek Station 

and Catering, Wild Pear 

Downtown Deli & Catering, 

Season to Taste Bakery & Deli, 

The Sassy Onion Grill, 

Croissant & Company - 

Downtown, and Elegant 

Catering, Sponsors were 

Acordia of Oregon and


SELCO Community Credit 

Union. The funds raised will support 

the museum’s ongoing 

preservation, education and public 

programs. 503-585-7012; 1313 

Mill St. SE; missionmill.org. 

Noel completes digital 

network expansion 

Noel Communications has completed 

expansion of its digital 

network consisting of underground 

non BPA fiber on a true 

route protected ring throughout 

Washington State. This fiber will 

provide ring protected service to 

Seattle, Yakima, Sunnyside, 

Kennewick, Pasco, Walla Walla, 

Spokane, Wenatchee, Coeur 

d’Alene and Portland. NC is the 

only company who owns its own 

fiber to complete a Seattle to 

Spokane ring without leaving the 

state on buried fiber. Noel also 

offers fully service from Spokane 

to Coeur d’Alene, ID. 425-576- 

9490; noelcomm.com. 

Oak Park Family Dental 

welcomes Dr. Nahmjee Lee 

Oak Park Family Dental Care 

recently welcomed Dr. Nahmjee 

Lee to its staff. Dr. Lee is a 

graduate of 

Oregon Health 

Sciences 

University School 

of Dentistry. She 

did her undergraduate 

work in 

Dr. Nahmjee Lee 

Biochemistry at 

Washington University in St. 

Louis, Missouri, where she 

worked on the human genome 

project. 

“I like research,” said Dr. Lee, 

“but I like working with patients 

better. I’m a people person.” 

Oak Park Family Dental Care 

has two offices in Salem. 4175 

Silverton Road, NE, and 760 

High Street NE in downtown 

Salem. Dr. Lee will practice at the 

Silverton Road office. 503-588- 

0047; salemsmiles.com. 

PGE appoints new 

board member 

Portland General Electric (PGE) 

(NYSE:POR) announced the 

appointment of a new Oregonbased 

member of its board of 

directors. Neil J. Nelson, president 

and CEO of Siltronic Corp., 

will join the PGE board effective 

immediately. 

“Neil’s addition 

to the board will 

add to our reservoir 

of management 

experience 

and strong busi- 

Neil J. Nelson ness acumen,” 

PGE Board of 

Directors Chair Corbin McNeill 

said. “The board strongly supports 

PGE’s current management 

and the work they’ve done to 

restore the company to independent, 

publicly-traded status. Neil 

will help assure that they have the 

support they need to continue the 

company's record of excellence.” 

Nelson will join the eight current 

members of the PGE board, 

John W. Ballantine, David A. 

Dietzler, Peggy Y. Fowler, 

Mark B. Ganz, Corbin 

McNeill, M. Lee Pelton, Maria 

M. Pope, and Robert T.F. Reid. 

PortlandGeneral.com. 


welcomes David Briggs 

The law firm of Saalfeld Griggs 

PC announced that David M. 

Briggs has joined 

its employment 

and litigation 

practice group. 

Mr. Briggs 

received his bach- 

David M. Briggs elor’s degree in 

Political Science 

and American History from 

Boston University. He then 

obtained his law degree from the 

University of Oregon School of 

Law. Mr. Briggs’ practice will 

focus on employment and business 

litigation. 503-399-1070; 

sglaw.com. 

Salem Child Development 

Center awarded Fred Meyer 

Foundation grant 

Salem Child Development Center 

was the recipient of a Fred Meyer 

Foundation community grant. 

The center was awarded $1925.60 

for their reading project “Books: 

A Child’s Treasure”. The center 

will able to purchase books, storytelling 

kits, and flannel board 

storytelling sets. The grant is a 

result of community efforts 

involving both Fred Meyer 

employees through their annual 

Employee Giving Campaign and 

Fred Meyer customers. 

Contributions are made in the 

stores “Make Change Count” 

coin boxes and scan cards at the 

check stands. Salem Child 

Development Center provides 

child care for infants through 

before and after school care for 

school age children. salemchildde 

velopmentcenter.org. 

Meyer Memorial Trust challenge 

grant awarded to Shangri-La 

Shangri-La Corporation has been 

offered a $200,000 challenge 

grant from the Portland based 

Meyer Memorial Trust. When 

fully realized, the 2:1 challenge 

grant will ultimately lead to 

$600,000 for Shangri-La’s 

Investment Campaign. 

“Strong non-profit organizations 

must strategically balance 

increasing service demands and 

dwindling funding with effective 

commercial practices and successful 

partnerships to survive in 

today's business climate,” noted 

Jan Kral, CEO. “We are honored 

by the Meyer Memorial Trust’s 

investment in Shangri-La, which 

will allow for additional revenues 

to be directed toward providing 

critical services that directly 

impact our community and those 

we serve.” 503-581-1732; shangri 

lacorp.org. 

Smith Barney releases 

SIGN report 

“Monday Morning Musings: 

Adjusting Large-Cap Allocations” 

by Tobias Levkovich, Lorraine 

M. Schmitt and Daniel Kaskawits 

is available through Smith Barney. 

The detailed bimonthly industry 

group analytical review was 

released in concurrence with the 

Sector & Industry Group 

Navigator (or SIGN) report. For 

a complete copy of the report, 

contact Barbara Hacke Resch, 

Financial Advisor Smith Barney 

at 503-588-5738 or at www.fa. 

smithbarney.com/barbara_ 

hackeresch. 

Sun Quest launches 

charter air service 

Sun Quest Executive Air Charter, 

Northwest Division flew on to 

the scene Nov. 14, hosting an 

open house and Salem Area 

Sun Quest Executive Air Charter 

Chamber of Commerce ribbon 

cutting. Various community 

members and leaders came out to 

welcome the new charter jet service 

to the Salem airport. 

Former Congressman and Air 

Force and commercial pilot, 

Denny Smith and his wife 

Deanna own the Citation II Jet. 

Smith also owns Eagle 

Newspapers, Inc., a family firm 

founded by his father, Elmo 

Smith in 1933. Today, the company 

has over 400 employees and 

publishes 14 newspapers, four 

specialty publications, has four 

printing operations and two mailing 

services located throughout 

Oregon, Washington and Idaho. 

The Citation II jet can carry up 

to eight passengers and is 

International Operations 

Approved. It can fly up to 415 

mph and is able to travel 1500 

miles before refueling. The jet 

also has the benefit of a two pilot 

crew, which allows for increased 

safety and service to passengers. 

“Chartering air service is a safe 

and enjoyable way to travel. We 

have thorough security procedures. 

You know who is on the 

plane with you. You are picked up 

right at your house and fly to 

your destination on your schedule,” 

said Denny. “Some groups 

have found that it is more efficient 

to fly to somewhere like 

Bandon Dunes to play golf than 

it is to drive and stay overnight.” 

503-364-7858 sunquestexec.com; 

503-399-1800. 

VanNatta PR honored for 

excellence in community 

relations by national PR group 

At the November 2, PRSA 

(Public Relations Society of 

America) Spotlight Awards, 

VanNatta Public Relations, Inc. 

(VPR) of Salem was recognized 

with the 2006 Award of 

Excellence for Community 

Relations. The award was given 

for VPR’s work with the Salem 

Area Chamber of Commerce 

Education Leadership Institute 

BUSINESS NEWS 

Business News is the official monthly publication 

of the Salem Area Chamber of 

Commerce, a privately funded business 

and professional membership organization. 

10,000 copies are printed. 2,700 are directmailed 

to Chamber members and community 

and government contacts. 7,300 are 

distributed throughout the community at 

members’ locations. Submitting news and 

events to Business News is a benefit of 

Chamber membership. 

BUSINESS NEWS 

1110 Commercial Street NE 

Salem, OR 97301 

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PUBLISHER 

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce 

EDITOR 

Tracey L. Etzel 

Business News is printed by 

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©2006 All rights reserved 

program. 

Mary VanNatta, CAE and 

VPR President Harvey Gail, 

attended the awards dinner, 

accepting the award from event 

emcees Hilary Hutchinson, Fox 

News 12 and Drew Carney, 

News Channel 8 in Portland. An 

independent panel of judges of 

PR professionals from North 

Carolina reviewed the entries. 

VPR is Salem’s most established 

public relations, association 

management and public policy 

consulting firm, founded by Fred 

VanNatta. They will celebrate 

their 40th anniversary next year. 

Says VanNatta, “We are so 

thankful for the opportunity to 

work with the 


Chamber of 

Commerce to 

help educators 

better understand 

the job market 

and how business 

works.” 

Mary VanNatta “We are 

pleased that the 

public relations community values 

the importance of community 

relations,” noted Mike McLaran, 

CEO of the Salem Chamber, 

“and are especially proud of the 

opportunity to open up the dialog 

between businesses and educators.” 

503-585-8254; 

vannattapr.com. 

Wal-Mart brings $4 generic 

prescription program to Oregon 

Oregon customers of Wal-Mart 

Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) can 

now participate in Wal-Mart’s $4 

generic prescription program, 

Wal-Mart President and CEO 

Lee Scott recently announced. 

“Working families, seniors and 

the uninsured in Oregon have 

struggled with rising healthcare 

costs for far too long. With this 

program, we are able to bring real 

solutions to a real problem that 

affects real people. We are thrilled 

that we could bring this program 

to the residents of Oregon much 

sooner than we anticipated,” said 

Bill Simon, executive vice president 

of the Professional Services 

Division for Wal-Mart. 

The $4 generic prescription 

program will now be available in 

the 30 Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club 

pharmacies throughout the state. 

According to the Kaiser Family 

Foundation, there are 463,480 

Medicare beneficiaries in Oregon, 

and this program will help alleviate 

a challenge if those seniors 

have fallen into the “doughnut 

hole” coverage gap in their 

Medicare Part D prescription 

drug plans. Seniors who do hit 

that coverage gap have to pay 100 

percent of their prescription 

costs. 

The $4 generics program also 

provides affordable medicines for 

the estimated 592,070 Oregonians 

who lack health insurance and 

therefore sometimes avoid filling 

prescriptions. Wal-Mart also estimates 

that the program will save 

money for Oregon’s Medicaid 

program. Details: walmart.com; 

walmartfacts.com; 

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 

hires Greg Bolton 

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage has 

hired Greg Bolton as a home 

mortgage consultant in Salem. 

Greg provides customers with 

loans to build new homes, as well 

as various other residential home 

mortgage products. He was previously 

a branch 

manager at 

Washington 

Federal where he 

worked for 21 

years. Greg volunteers 

for 

Greg Bolton Habitat for 

Humanity and is a past chair of 

the Salem Association of 

Realtors® Affiliates Committee. 

503-945-2582; 580 State Street; 

wellsfargo.com. 

Kaufman’s Holton guest 

lectures at University of Oregon 

David Holton, Architect and 

Operations Director for Kaufman 

Homes, was a guest lecturer at the 

University of Oregon, School of 

Architecture. Holton, formerly 

with Curry-Brandaw Architects 

and Construction, was asked to 

speak on historic building restoration 

based on his work as the 

project manager for the Return to 

Grandeur of the Historic 

Elsinore Theatre. kaufman 

homesinc.com.


Community Action Drug Prevention 

Network busy as the holidays approach 

Lisa Miller 

Community Action Drug 

Prevention Network 

Lisa Miller, the newly appointed Program 

Director for Community Action Drug 

Prevention Network (a local non-profit program 

governed by Mid-Willamette Valley Community 

Action Agency), is already deeply invested in 

several committee partnership supported and 

promoted by the Salem Chamber. One such 

committee, which includes representatives from 

US Bank, Umpqua Bank, Salem Area Chamber 

of Commerce, Salem Police Department, 

Marion County Sheriff ’s Department, and NO 

METH: Not in MY Neighborhood, has been reaching out to businesses 

and consumers alike, encouraging them to take steps in reducing identity 

theft this holiday season. 

According to local police, identity theft is still running rampant through 

our community and is a major funding source for methamphetamine 

users and distributors. The identity theft committee has dedicated hundreds 

of hours to the campaign, asking businesses to implement a policy 

requiring photo ID verification on all debit / credit purchases, as well as 

collecting thumbprints on checks accepted. By requiring photo ID verification 

with card purchases and obtaining thumbprints on checks, businesses 

will be deterring thieves, who will move on to easier targets. This 

is a win-win situation for businesses and consumers alike as businesses 

see reduced losses due to fraud and consumers take comfort knowing 

their stolen name, credit card and checkbook is not so easy to use. 

With holiday shopping just around the corner, the committee urges 

businesses to join with consumers by supporting the identity theft initiative. 

Many local retailers throughout Salem/Keizer have joined in the 

fight such as Roth’s Fresh Markets, who began taking thumbprints on 

checks at their cashier cages early last year. According to managers at local 

stores, fraud is nonexistent now thanks to the thumbprint requirement. 

Policies requiring photo ID on card transactions are popping up all over 

town as well, in such places as Del Taco, Santiam Bicycle, Engelberg 

Antiques, Downtown Shutterbug, The Body Shop, Buckle, Sunglass Hut, 

Scott's Cycle, and many other establishments around town. Newly developed 

black and white "WARNING- For your protection, we ask for ID" 

stickers are available to businesses who pledged to enact or enforce policies 

requiring photo ID with debit/credit transactions. 

As consumers, please take the time to offer up your photo ID and 

thank the business for doing its part. As business partners, create and/or 

enforce identification policies for your and your customers protection. 

For questions, staff training, or to receive a free window cling, please contact 

Lisa Miller, Program Director for Community Action Drug 

Prevention Network, at 503-585-6232 or millerl@mwvcaa.org. 

“A PRSA Blues Christmas at Lefty’s” 

Annual Oregon Capital Chapter PRSA Holiday Party 

Visit with friends, listen to great Blues music, play music trivia poker and 

enjoy yummy food and beverages. After the party, stay for Lefty’s Poker 

Night. Bring canned goods or other nonperishables for the Chapter’s annual 

food drive to benefit Marion-Polk Food Share. 

Wednesday, December 5th from 5:30 to 7:30pm 

$10 / PRSA Members $12 / Nonmembers & Guests 

Lefty’s Blues Club, 123 State Street 

RSVP to Sally Ridenour at sally.ridenour@odot.state.or.us 

or call 503-507-7445 oregoncapitalprsa.org 

Save the date to join PRSA January 3rd at 

11:30am for its 1st meeting of the New Year. 

PRSA meets the 1st Wednesday of the month 

at the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce 

office at 1110 Commercial St. NE, Salem. 


Ribbon Cuttings 

The Salem business community is on the move. Please join us in congratulating these 

new and growing businesses that recently held ribbon cuttings and storefront openings. 

During this holiday season, the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce encourages you to 

support local business and “Buy in Salem!” 

Kelly's added a full service Cabinet Shop upstairs in their 

Hagers Grove Road location. Medallion Cabinetry is featured 

throughout the new shop. 3850 Hagers Grove Rd. 

SE; 503-378-1793;kellyshomecenter.com. 

Carol & Company Hair Studio & Extensions Northwest celebrated 

their grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting. 1724 

Center Street NE; 503-362-7031. 

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church recently moved into its 

brand new facility at 1770 Baxter Road SE. 503-399-8601; 

www.ourssaviorssalem.org. 

Many Chamber friends and Ambassadors were there to 

help Smith Barney celebrate its new office location with a 

ribbon cutting and open house. Their new location is 4285 

Commercial Street SE, Suite #200. 

www.fa.smithbarney.com. 

The Hoop reopened with new owners, a totally new look 

and lots of new programs and services for kids and families. 

3575 Fairview Industrial Drive SE; 503-371-4667; 

www.thehoopsalem.com. 

ABC Supply, Inc., a wholesale distributor of exterior building 

products, celebrated their opening with a ribbon cutting. 

3901 State Street; 503-763-1886. 

Jim and Ken Rasmussen cut the ribbon for Modern 

Building Systems. The company held a ribbon cutting to 

celebrate its remodeled office complex at 9493 Porter Road 

in Aumsville. 503-749-4949; www.mbs-modular.com. 

Studio 554 had a grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting in 

November. The full-service salon is in downtown Salem at 

554 Ferry Street SE; 503-540-0554. 

Former Congressman and Air Force Pilot Denny Smith and 

his wife Deanna held a ribbon cutting and open house at 

their new venture, Sun Quest Executive Air Charter at 

McNary Field. 2870 25th Street SE; 503-364-7858. 

Apex Pro Audio & Lighting offers professional sound and 

lighting systems sales and rental plus electric, acoustic 

guitars and drums. 1274 Liberty Street NE; 503-363-3555; 

www.apexproaudio.com.



Welcome New Members 

Abiqua School Foundation 

4985 Battlecreek Rd. SE #107; 97302-9684; 

Contact: Jean Deems; 503-399-9020; Fax 

503- 399-7214; jean@abiquaschool.org; 

www.abiquaschool.org. An accredited, independent 

school, Abiqua provides a challenging 

academic environment where students 

are encouraged to be curious, imaginative 

and constructive thinkers; to be enthusiastic 

lifelong learners and to become compassionate 

citizens of their community and world. 

ACE Hardware 

706 Madrona Ave. SE; 97302; Contact: Erik 

Moeller; 503-763-6323 Fax 503- 763-1784; 

moeller@orst.edu; Full service hardware 

store. 7am to 8pm Monday through Saturday; 

Sunday9 am to 6pm. 

All Star Painting 

PO Box 4349; 97302; Contact: Tom 

Kuhlman; 503-371-7444; Exterior painting. 

Apex Pro Audio & Lighting 

1274 Liberty St. NE; 97301; Contact: Joel 

Kinney; 503-363-3555 Fax 503- 363-3791; 

joel@apexproaudio.com; www.apexproau 

dio.com. Professional sound and lighting system 

retail sales, rental, installation and services 

as well as electric, acoustic guitars and 

drums. 

Contract Interiors 

3723 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE; 97302; 

Contact: Landon Coggins; landon. 

coggins@cillc.us. Quality residential and 

commercial floor coverings: carpet, hardwood, 

granite and tile. 

Marsha Jonson 

Edward Jones Investments 

1395 Liberty St. SE #201; 97302; Contact: 

Marsha Jonson; 503-362-9699. Financial 

advisor. 

Fran Martineau Painting 

4750 Glendale Ave. NE; 97305; Contact: 

Fran Martineau; 503-370-7920. House painting. 

Fruitbox 

1970 Lancaster Dr. #119; 97305; Contact: 

Rogelio Cortez; 503-589-7161. Fresh fruit 

salads and juice bar; smoothies and fresh 

squeezed juices. 

Gift Basket by Berlee's Fancies 

38640 Scravel Hill Rd. NE, Albany, 97322; 

Contact: Berlee McEwan; 541-928-7808; 

www.berleesfancies.com. Customized gift 

baskets for every ocassion and gifting purpose. 

Excellent customer service. 

The Hoop 

3575 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE; 97302; 

Contact: Damian Williams; 503-949-9836 Fax 

503- 485-0975; dwilliams@thehoop 

salem.com; www.thehoopsalem.com. Where 

serious athletes come to compete. Where 

you and your family can come to learn and 

improve your skills. A world-class multi-sport 

facility dedicated to sports development, 

training and competition. Sports specific 

training and development, leagues and tournaments, 

member programs and facility 

rental. 

Job Corps 

3865 Wolverine St. Bldg E #6; 97305; 

Contact: Leanne Reed-Spivey; 503-326- 

6800; Fax 503- 589-4068; https://sanfranciscoregion.jobcorps.gov. 

A residential, vocational 

training program for low-income youth 

between the ages of 16-24. We also work 

with the students after graduation for career 

placement. 

Kiwanis Club of Salem 

2090 Eola Dr. NW; 97304; Contact: Loni 

Barrett; 503-362-8142; lonibarrett@comcast.net. 

Serving the downtown business 

area, our volunteers serve the needs of children 

in Salem and the world. 

La Prensa de Oregon 

3000 Market St. NE #528; 97301; Contact: 

Scott J. Olson; 503-363-0792; Fax 503- 585- 

3854; olson@epud.net; La Prensa de Oregon 

is a Spanish language newspaper that 

focuses on the Latino Community in the Mid 

and South Willamette Valley. 

Bobbie Brown 

Legacy Real Estate 

132 Glynbrook Ave. N #100; 97303; Contact: 

Bobbie Brown; 503-510-8441; Fax 503- 304- 

4027; bobbieb@legacyre.com; www.legacyre.com. 

Bobbie is a broker and has a 

background in marketing, public relations, 

team building, and project management. She 

is a member of the National, Oregon and 

Salem Association of Realtors. Her membership 

also extends to the Willamette Valley 

and Portland Multiple Listing Services providing 

a wide range of marketing and searching 

options. 

Lowe's Home Improvement 

Warehouse of Keizer 

6225 Ulali Dr. NE; 97303; Contact: John 

Lambert; 503-304-3010; Fax 503- 304-3014. 

Retail home improvement and remodeling 

product. 

Madison Avenue Urban Outlet 

1115 Madison Ave. NE #207; 97301; Contact: 

Rebecca Swisher; 503-363-6822; swisher2875@comcast.net; 

www.shopma 

dave.com. Retail - new, gently used, consigned 

designer apparel and home decor. 

Supports local non-profits with revenue share 

program. 

Phil's Fix it and Sharpening Service 

4808 Bohannon St. NE; 97305; Contact: 

June A. Cline; 503-304-8443; jnephi1@ comcast.net. 

Sharpening service for knives, scissors, 

paper cutters, garden tools, lawn 

mower blades, clipper blades, beauty shears 

and sheep shears. 

Professional Credit Service 

698 12th St. SE #145; 9730; Contact: 

Charlene Stacy; 503-485-0944; cstacy@professionalcredit.com; 

www.professional credit.com. 

We provide our clients with the greatest 

monetary recovery available while protecting 

their image in their eyes of their customers 

and the public. 

Prosperity Financial, LLC 

470 Larry Ave. N; 97303; Contact: Sara 

DeCoster; 503-409-8501; smdecoster@comcast.net. 

A comprehensive financial planning 

company that specializes in helping clients 

with their insurance and investment portfolios. 

David L. Brown 

Prudential Real Estate Professionals 

1220 20th St. SE; 97302; Contact: David L. 

Brown; 503-371-3013; davidbrown 

@prurep.com; www.realestatesalem.com. 

Residential and relocation real estate services. 

Star Rentals, Inc. 

3545 Del Webb Ave. NE; 97303; Contact: 

Roy Bonnes; 503-485-1922 Fax 503- 485- 

1944; www.starrentals.com. Big and small job 

equipment rentals. 

Streamline Exhaust & Fabrication 

2859 22nd St. SE, Salem, 97302; Contact: 

Richard Baldwin; 503-763-6020. Exhaust - 

automotive repair, our main focus is hot rod 

fabrication. Frame off to add ons. Body modifications. 

Temple Beth Sholom 

1274 Cunningham Lane S; 97302; Contact: 

Paula Boga; 503-409-0465; treasurer@ 

tbsholom.org; www.tbsholom.org. A vibrant, 

diverse and inclusive center for Jewish life in 

Salem; seeking to create and cultivate opportunities 

for Jewish learning, culture and celebration 

within a contemporary setting. Our 

diverse membership includes all ages and 

backgrounds, and all play a part in our collective 

community life. 

Trans Ocean Products, Inc. 

500 Hawthorne Ave. SE; 9730; Contact: 

Russ Bohnert; 503-585-1953; russ@trans 

ocean.com; www.trans-ocean.com. 

Processor of sunimi seafoods. 

November 

Showcase Award: 

Copy Cats 

Cory Graham (right), owner of Copy 

Cats, accepted the November 

Showcase Award from Leilani Slama 

of MaPS Credit Union. Copy Cats is a 

full-service copying and printing 

business at 1567 Edgewater Dr. NW 

in West Salem. Formerly a Lazerquck 

franchise operator, Cory bought the 

business, as well as another 

Lazerquick in McMinnville and 

launched Copy Cats. Both businesses 

employ about 20 people. Cori is 

active in both communities in organizations 

such as the Chamber, LeTip, 

Rotary and was recently appointed to 

the West Business Association 

Board of Directors. She supports 

West Salem High with a number of its 

fundraising efforts including its 

Education Foundation Auction, and 

the annual McMinnville Education 

Foundation fundraising dinner. 503- 

370-7340; copycatsnw.com. 

November Business 

Students 

High school business students and 

their teachers attend Forum luncheons 

courtesy of their business 

partners. Top picture: Ann Gerig 

brought McNary business student 

Jarhed Ascencio. Jarhed is active in 

Future Business Leaders of America 

and plans to attend Western Oregon 

University to major in accounting. 

McNary’s business partner is the 

Gladys Blum Group, a local realty 

firm. 

Bottom photo: Cori Frauendiener, 

and Dan Penn of MaPS Credit Union 

are business partners with West 

Salem and North Salem High 

Schools. Students Nick Kilfoil and 

Trevor Carey or West Salem and a 

North High student joined them for 

lunch at the November Forum. 

Police launch “Business Ewatch” 

The Salem Police Department is starting a new electronic information 

sharing system with local businesses called “Business 

Ewatch.” This program is similar to an existing program called 

“Crimenet.” Crimenet sends out bi-weekly crime prevention tips 

to citizens who are signed up. This message is received automatically 

by the registrants once signed up and provides crime trends, 

tips, and updates on local police activities and events. 

Business Ewatch will work very similarly, but will focus on 

those crimes and tips that directly relate to local businesses. For 

example, if there are a string of local robberies or burglaries, the 

police department can send out suspect descriptions or other 

information to be on the look out for. If there are local events 

that can affect businesses, such as major street closures due to 

police activity we can send this information via Business Ewatch 

as well. 

To sign up for Business Ewatch you can go to the city of Salem 

website at www.cityofsalem.net, click on the Police Department, 

then you will find Business Ewatch under Crime Prevention. 

Simply ckick on the icon and submit your email address and wait 

to receive business crime prevention tips. For more information 

about preventing crime, or submitting business crime tips, contact 

the Crime Prevention Unit at 503-588-6175. 

Conference Center has hosted over 85,000 

The Salem Conference Center is entering its second successful year 

in bringing activity and visitors to downtown Salem. When the 

Conference Center opened in March 2005, approximately 40 

events were booked. As of mid-September 2006, more than 

85,000 people had attended 565 events at the Center. On a monthly 

basis, the Conference Center hosts an average of 30 events. 

Advance bookings and contracts have been signed for an additional 

189 events, estimated to attract more than 34,000 people, 

through December 2008. salemconferencecenter.org. (Source: 

Urban Development Quarterly. Produced by the City of Salem. To 

receive publication contact the editor: 503-588-6178 or e-mail: 

uddeditor@cityofsalem.net. ON THE WEB: Information about 

projects and resources are online at www.cityofsalem.net/depart 

ments/urbandev).


The Chamber: Promoting the Community - Evening d’ Elegance Benefit Gala 

Evening d’ Elegance benefit transported 

party-goers from Salem to Paris 

Over 400 party-goers dined, danced and bid 

on spectacular auction packages at the 

Chamber’s 6th annual Evening d’ Elegance 

black tie benefit gala at the Salem Conference Center in November. 

Additional funds were raised for the Boys & Girls Club of Salem. 

The event’s presenting sponsor is U.S. Bank. Platinum sponsors were 

Guentner’s Gardens and the Rick Maurmann Group, Coldwell 

Banker Mountain West Real Estate. Gold sponsors were Holiday 

Retirement Corporation; U.S. Bank Mortgage; Portland General 

Electric; Fidelity National Title; and Select Impressions. Silver 

Sponsors were the Phoenix Grand Hotel & Bentley’s Grill; Rural 

Metro Ambulance; Capitol Auto Group; Roth’s Fresh Markets; 

Valley Mailing Service, and Willamette Valley Vineyards; Bronze 

sponsors were Stalnaker’s Photo Studio, Shryocks Apparel, 

Fastsigns, and Business Expressions. Music was by DESIGN. 

The gala’s team was led by Ryan Allbritton, U.S. Bank and Teresa 

Maurmann. Team members were Marie Bradford, Salem’s Riverfront 

Carousel; Gayle Caldarazzo, G & G Consulting; Marjorie Conroy, 

Oregon Community Credit Union; Sarah Cutler, AFLAC; Kathy Goss, 

Capital Valuation Group, Ltd.; Michelle Guentner, Guentner’s Gardens; 

Dean Otto, Home123 Morgage; Velda Schooler, PGE; Krista 

Slavkovsky, Victoria Shinn, Lisa Ferris and Judy Fleming, U.S. Bank; 

and Bry Taylor, Society’s Child. Coordinating staff were Sharron 

Seideman and Cori Pratt. 

Auction items included a TAG Heuer Kirium watch (a Tiger Woods 

favorite) from Jackson Jewelers, a private jet from Sun Quest Exective 

Air Charter for a day of play at Bandon Dunes Golf Course, and a 

five-star villa vacation in Orlando, Florida. Many generous businesses and 

individuals contributed to the evening’s success. A complete list oral and 

silent auction contributors are listed on the Chamber’s Web site, 


Photo Courtesy Stalnaker Photo Studio 

Held at the Salem Conference Center, the gala’s theme was an “Evening in Paris” 

and featured sublime decor by Guentner Gardens, designed to create the illusion 

of romantic Parisian street scenes. The vignettes were punctuated with original 

artwork from the award-winning Mary Lou Zeek Gallery. 


Ryan Albritton, U.S. Bank (right), served as MC. Pictured on 

the stage are Cindy Astley, Rick Maurmann; Ross Carey, 

U.S. Bank, and auctioneer Brian Grindy. 


Over 400 party-goers bid on oral and silent auction items 

including trips to the Napa Valley, Sunriver, Bandon Dunes 

Golf Course on the Oregon coast, and Orlando, Florida.

Business News - Salem Area Chamber of Commerce

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