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September 2014Vol. 46, No. 09

Your Business & Community AdvocateYour Business & Community AdvocateCHAMBER NETWORKCHAMBER NETWORK

ALBANY AREAALBANY AREA

In This Issue:Page 2

Message from the Chair

Page 3 Welcome New Members!

Women in Business

Page 4Thank You Reinvesting Members

Albany Business Extravaganzxa Exhibitors

Page 5Membership Milestones

Greeters Schedule Business After Hours Schedule Ambassadors Ribbon Cutting SafeHaven Humane Society

Workforce Development Director Josefi ne Fleetwood

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Young Professionals Speed Networking Event

Pacifi c Power Energy Savings in Historic Buildings

2015 Leadership Albany

Page 7Chamber Members in the News

Annual Registration Saves Time & Money

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Chairman’s Appreciation BBQ

Page 9Golden Ticket Winner

BUSINESS BUSINESS EXTRAVAGANZA!EXTRAVAGANZA!

T A K E A C T I O NT A K E A C T I O N P a r t i c i p a t e i n t h e 2 0 1 4 P a r t i c i p a t e i n t h e 2 0 1 4 A l b a ny B u s i n e s s E x t r ava g a n z a ! A l b a ny B u s i n e s s E x t r ava g a n z a ! ..

PREMIER SPONSORS:PREMIER SPONSORS:

Wayne Tinkle, OSU Basketball Head CoachOSU Basketball Head Coach

Membership Forum Membership Forum Luncheon Speaker: Luncheon Speaker:

Wednesday, September 24th 1:00 PM - 6:00 PMWednesday, September 24th 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

LEARN SOMETHING NEWLEARN SOMETHING NEW Membership Forum Luncheon 11:30 AM Membership Forum Luncheon 11:30 AM with Wayne Tinkle, OSU Basketball with Wayne Tinkle, OSU Basketball Head CoachHead Coach MAKE CONNECTIONSMAKE CONNECTIONS 1:00 - 6:00 PM Meet face-to-face 1:00 - 6:00 PM Meet face-to-face with 1,200+ business prospects and with 1,200+ business prospects and decision makers, and over 100 exhibiting decision makers, and over 100 exhibiting companies!companies!

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Albany Area Chamber of CommerceAlbany Area Chamber of Commerce Mission StatementMission Statement

“To support and improve economic vitality and the quality of life of businesses and the community “To support and improve economic vitality and the quality of life of businesses and the community through collaborative political advocacy, economic development, programs and services”through collaborative political advocacy, economic development, programs and services”

“Where’s Waldo” is a game in which a cartoon character with a striped shirt and glasses is hidden in amongst vividly colored scenes set in a children’s book. With each new page the scenery changes

and Waldo is hidden somewhere amongst the distractions of the page. The viewer is further challenged in spotting Waldo because of several imposters also hidden amongst the scenery. The object of this simple hide and seek game is to be the fi rst to spot the true Waldo character before another player. My fi rst experience with this game of “Where’s Waldo” was with my nephew, Brennan, as just another activity to keep a four year old busy while in my trusted care. Playing “Where’s Waldo” with a young child may sound like a fun, easy game until you realize how quickly that same child can spot “Waldo”. Let’s just say that I am quite a bit older than my nephew; however my more mature age did nothing to prepare me for this game with this particular competitor. I am convinced that as an act of encouragement Brennan would allow me to spot “Waldo” a couple times but in the end I truly was at a disadvantage. His excitement for the game was what made it fun. He took such delight in pointing to the newly discovered Waldo with a smile and childish giggle, only to rush headlong onto the next page to begin the pursuit anew, somehow knowing he was beating his Aunt. One usually doesn’t feel the need to compete with a four year old but in this case it became almost embarrassing how poorly I was performing at this game. I knew he was aware of how this game was played however this particular book was a newly found edition, so how was this four year old taking such advantage of me in this situation I began to wonder. Was it that my inexperience with this Waldo character contributed to my downfall for I had to remind myself exactly what Waldo looked like time and again? I would repeatedly mistake an imposter for the real character only to be reminded of my error when the true Waldo was revealed with a giggle and a page turn. As the game continued and we progressed through the book I began to search less for Waldo and started to observe my tiny competitor more.

It became clear that my nephew’s entire focus was on the task at hand and that his experience with other Waldo books gave him a sharp advantage over me. As much as I wished to stay focused on the pursuit of Waldo my mind would wander. I would get distracted by other things on the page, or begin thinking about the next activity we could do when I tire of this one. Before I knew it Brennan would discover Waldo and onto the next page we went. After I realized that focus and experience beat me out in this game it became more palatable than actually coming to terms that I truly was not more observant than a four year old. In Business we look for “Waldo” in different ways whether it is new customers, stronger relationships with existing customers or expanding our company’s presence in certain markets. The Albany Chamber of Commerce would like to extend an invitation to use us as a resource in fi nding your company’s “Waldo” by participating in the Albany Business Extravaganza on Wednesday, September 24th. The 2014 Albany Business Extravaganza sponsored by Blue Sun, Inc; Central Willamette Community Credit Union; Fisher Funeral Home, Inc.; Linn County Expo Center and Republic Services is a chance to showcase your business and network with other professional business leaders and potential customers. Start your day at the Expo Center with the Membership Forum Luncheon beginning at 11:30a.m. September’s forum speaker is Coach Wayne Tinkle, Oregon State University Men’s Head Basketball Coach followed by the fun, friendly and sometimes vividly colored booths featuring over 100 Albany Chamber Business Members. If your business has not yet signed up for a booth, spots are still available. Thank you to all our sponsors and our participating members for making this event possible. There are still opportunities available for your business to sponsor an upcoming event, host a Greeters or Business After Hours and advertise in the monthly newsletter. Contact the Chamber offi ce to fi nd out more about these opportunities before with a giggle and a page turn your business gets left behind in the pursuit of “Waldo”.

Stacy KoosCitizens Bank2014-2015 Board Chair

“Where’s Waldo”

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Welcome New Members!Welcome New Members!

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Long standing members that renew their membership

Thank You Thank You Reinvesting Reinvesting Members!

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ALBANY BUSINESS ALBANY BUSINESS EXTRAVAGANZA!EXTRAVAGANZA!

THANK YOU TO OUR THANK YOU TO OUR PREMIER SPONSORS:PREMIER SPONSORS:

Wednesday, September 24th 1:00 PM - 6:00 PMWednesday, September 24th 1:00 PM - 6:00 PMEXHIBITORSEXHIBITORS

(at of 08.20.14)(at of 08.20.14)10D Technologies 2013ABC House 2009Albany Lock & Key 1973Assurant Solutions 2004ATI Cast Products 1988Barker-Uerlings Insurance 2003Beggs Tire & Wheel 1994Bo Mack's BBQ 2008Boys & Girls Club of Albany 1968Burcham's Metals, Inc. 1991Carcraft Auto Appearance Center 2013Carino's Italian 2008Carriage House Plaza 2012CASA of Linn County 2006Collins Consulting Services 2005Corvallis Clinic/Albany 1992CrossFit Power Valley 2013Eagle Home Mortgage 2013Edward Jones- Rogers 2010First Assembly of God 1976Fitness Experience 2012Friends of the Family 2004Furniture Share 2008Gerding Builders 2010Greater Albany Public Schools 1990Greater Albany Rotary Club 2003Greenberry Construction 2009Patrick V.Hagerty, DMD 1986Harts Nursery of Jefferson, Inc. 1993Heins Communications, Inc. 1995Heritage Mall 1988Keller Williams- MacHugh 2005Kiwanis Club of Albany 2009KOA Albany - Corvallis 1989Linn-Benton Community College 1972McHenry Remodeling, LLC 2012N.O.W. Builders 1997National Food Sales 2003New Business Generation 2000Northwest Investment Management, Inc. 2012Oregon Cascades West COG 2002Oregon Marketing Group 2013Pro-Tech Alarms, Inc. 1997Queen B Organizing 2012RE/Max Integrity-Vincent 1995Reid, Roger H. Attorney 1961Security Alarm Corporation 1973South Albany Community Church 2006Springhill Cellars Winery 1990Stavros Auto Services 2006Tangent Fire District 2013Timberwood Court Memory Care 2002Top Notch Bottling 2013Town & Country Realty- Sekermestrovich 1993Ultrex Business Solutions 1999Willamette Valley Rehabilitation Centers 1991Willamette Welding Supply 1996

A Stitchin' Time Aasum-Dufour

Advantage Chiropractic Albany Aquatic Association

Albany Democrat HeraldAlbany Downtown Assc.

Albany Rifl e & Pistol ClubAltrusa International

American Bookkeeping & Tax ServiceAmerican Cancer Society

Andy Olson, State Representative ATI

Bath FitterBest Heating & Cooling

Best Western Plus Prairie InnBiCoastal Media

Blue Sun, Inc. Bo-Mack's BBQ

Budget Blinds of Linn & Benton CountiesBuena Vista Arbor CareBurcham's Metals Inc.

C.H.A.N.C.E.Cadwell Realty Group

Central Willamette Community Credit UnionCenturyLink Citizens Bank City of Albany

CoEnergyCOG and AMEDC

Coldwell - OareComcast Business Class

Corvallis Clinic Corvallis Technical

Country Financial - Zeemin Detailed Perfection

Dutch Bros Eagle Home Mortgage

Edel Designs, Inc.Edel Restoration

Elect ManskeElwood Staffi ng

Express Employment Professionals Eyecare Associates

Farmers Insurance Company - EnrightFisher Funeral Home

Forks & Corks CateringGreater Albany Public Schools

Guaranty RV & ChevroletH&R Block

Holiday Inn ExpressIzzy's Restaurant

Jacopetti's Catering KB Creative

KGAL/KSHO

King Offi ce EquipmentLassen RV

LBCC Business & Employer Services Linn County Fair & Expo

Linn-Co Federal Credit UnionMarrakesh Salon

Matt's Entertainment Mega Foods

Mennonite VillageMike's Heating & Air Conditioning

Modern Woodmen of AmericaNCM Media Networks

New Business Generations New Horizons In Home Care

NextGen Internet SystemsNo Baloney

No Dinx Northwest Community Credit Union

Northwest Trucking AcademyNuSkin

OSU Federal Credit Union Pacifi c PowerParr Lumber

PayneWest InsurancePeak Internet

Queen B OrganizingRed Canoe Credit Union

Republic Services Rhodes Warden Insurance Inc.

SafeHaven Humane SocietySAGH - Cancer Resource Center

SAGH - Health Plans SAGH - Joint Replacement SAGH - Medical Supplies SAGH - Wound Services

Samaritan Center SelecTemp

SelmetSerenity Business Services

Source Code WebSouth Pacifi c Tire Pros

Take Shape for Life Teel's Travel Planning

The Cutting Room Top Notch Bottling

Umpqua Bank United Way

US Bank West Home Inspections

Willamette Neighborhood HousingWillamette Welding Worksource Oregon

Xtreme Grafx YMCA

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BUSINESS BUSINESS AFTER AFTER HOURS HOURS

Linn-Co. CCULinn-Co. CCU September 16th, September 16th,

5:15 PM5:15 PM

Membership Milestones

GREETERS GREETERS SCHEDULESCHEDULE

September 4thFirst American Title

2405 14th Ave. SE

September 11thComcast Commercial Division

@ Sizzler2148 Santiam Hwy. SE

September 18thYMCA

3311 Pacifi c Blvd. SW

September 25thOregon Marketing Group

@ Phoenix Inn Suites

AAmbassadors Ribbmbassadors Ribbon Cutting!on Cutting!

SafeHaven Humane Society

For the past 18 months the Albany Area Chamber has been working on a joint collaboration between local leaders from business and industry, educational institutions, and state and local governments, to increase the number of qualifi ed and technically skilled workers that will meet the growing employee needs of local industries and businesses. After months of research and discussion the Workforce Development Task Force recognized that to move these goals forward the Chamber needed a person on staff dedicated to the program. The director will be responsible for meeting the day to day program goals; elevating and advancing the workforce development program to students, industries and businesses, parents, educators, and other organizations, etc.

The Chamber is pleased to announce that Josefi ne Fleetwood has been hired as the Workforce Development Director. Josefi ne comes to this position from the Salem Chamber where she was the workforce development specialist for the last two years, prior to that she was the business to school liaison with the Greater Albany Public Schools for 5 years.

Chamber, local industries and educators Emphasize Workforce Development -Hire Workforce Development Director

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25 YearsKOA Albany – Corvallis

20 YearsBeggs Tire & Wheel

15 YearsUltrex Business Solutions

10 YearsAssurant Solutions

Friends of the Family

5 YearsABC House

Greenberry ConstructionKiwanis Club of Albany

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Networking

Speed

Event

YoungProfessionals Whether you have a building you're dreaming of renovating or

you're looking for ways to revitalize Main Street, you'll want to attend a free luncheon about the benefi ts of energy effi ciency in historic commercial buildings.

The event, hosted by Pacifi c Power, Oregon Main Street, Energy Trust of Oregon and Clatsop Community College, will be held Wednesday, Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Sweet Red Coffee & Wine Bistro, 208 1st Avenue W, Albany, Oregon.

Instructors with Clatsop Community College's Historic Preservation program will share case studies of Oregon buildings revitalized through historic preservation and energy effi ciency.

You'll also learn how to make energy-effi cient upgrades while preserving a building's historic details, how preserving historic buildings is an effective economic development tool, and about “wattsmart” programs and other funding sources to help with restoration.

Attendees receive a copy of the book Historic Preservation & Energy Effi ciency.

Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. Register online at pacifi cpower.net/seminar.

THEY SAY TIME FLIES WHEN YOU’RE HAVING FUN AND THIS YEAR’S LEADERSHIP ALBANY CLASS WILL SOON BE FLYING AS THEY START THEIR NINE MONTH JOURNEY TO LEARN ALL ABOUT THE ALBANY AREA!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2015 LEADERSHIP ALBANY PARTICIPANTS!

LEADERSHIPLEADERSHIP

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RICHARD BRUNSON, ATI ALBANY OPERATIONS, QUEEN AVENUESCOTT COWGILL, WEATHERFORD THOMPSON ET AL

JOHN DAMON, OREGON FREEZE DRY, INC.KRISTAL DUFOUR, AASUM-DUFOUR FUNERAL HOMETONJA EVEREST, GREATER ALBANY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JENNIFER GILMORE-ROBINSON, ABC HOUSEDUSTIN HARRINGTON, SELMET, INC.CAMERON HOWELL, CITIZENS BANK

CASSIE JONES, CENTRAL WILLAMETTE COMMUNITY CREDIT UNIONSTACIE LAFOLLETTE, SAMARITAN ALBANY GENERAL HOSPITALCHRISTINA LINNÉ, KOONTZ, PERDUE, BLASQUEZ & CO., P.C.

KELLY LYNCH, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ALBANYNEIL MCINNES, NATIONAL FROZEN FOODS CORP.

LISA METZ-DITTMER, ATI MILLERSBURG OPERATIONSAMIE MORGAN, REPUBLIC SERVICES

AARON PHANEUF, SAMARITAN ALBANY GENERAL HOSPITALROD PORSCHE, ALBANY DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION

JAMES RAMSEYER, CONSUMERS POWER, INC.SHERIFF BRUCE RILEY, LINN COUNTY SHERIFF

BOB RICHARDSON, CITY OF ALBANYSANDY ROBERTS, ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT

DANNY SANDOVAL, TARGET DISTRIBUTION CENTERKELLY SAUTEL, SAMARITAN EVERGREEN HOSPICE

RENEE SMITH, FAMILY TREE RELIEF NURSERYDOUG STEELE, ATI ALBANY OPERATIONS, QUEEN AVENUEBARB THORNBURG, OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT

HERB YAMAMOTO, CADD CONNECTION, LLC

Free luncheon offers how-to on saving energy in historic buildings

Thank you to our sponsor:

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Chamber Members In The NewsChamber Members In The News......

Evashevski, Elliott, Cihak & Hediger PC is pleased to announce that Robert J. Welsh has joined our firm as an associate attorney. Mr. Welsh holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Montana

and graduated with a Juris Doctor, Lewis and Clark College, Northwestern School of Law. Mr. Welsh focuses his practice on general business matters, real property, administrative law and litigation.

The ABC House’s Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon is Saturday, October 18, 9 am at Cheadle Lake Park in Lebanon. Strap on your running -- or walking -- shoes and register at www.runawaypumpkinhalf.org. If you can’t run, but still want to support a great cause, sign up to be a Virtual Runner! Consider being a sponsor. Call 541-926-2203 or email [email protected].

Samaritan Family Medicine Resident Clinic – Geary Street, opens this month at Albany’s Geary Street clinical building, which also houses Samarian Family Medicine – Geary Street, Samaritan Heartspring Wellness Center, Samaritan Urgent Care and a retail pharmacy.

L o n g t i m e A l b a n y physician Gary Goby, MD, will supervise two res ident phys ic ians , Anthony Gunsul, DO, and Kate McDonough, DO, at the new clinic two days per week, with clinic hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Resident physicians are physicians who have earned a medical degree and then practice medicine w i t h i n a r e s i d e n c y program for training and experience within specifi c branches of health care.

Gunsul and McDonough a r e e a c h a c c e p t i n g n e w p a t i e n t s . F o r more information, call

Samaritan Family Medicine Resident Clinic – Geary Street at 541-812-5300.

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Our widely acclaimed monthly luncheon series features renowned speakers

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Did you know you can recycle at the ReStore? Don’t fi ll the landfi ll with items that can easily be recycled at ReStore. We accept: paint (household only), metal, batteries (household, rechargeable and tool), candle wax, corks, eyeglasses, ink cartridges, egg cartons, cell phones and stretchy plastic fi lm. Drop your items off Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00 and Saturday 9:00 – 4:00 at 1225 6th Ave. Have a question? Please give us a call at 541.924.1450

Chairman’s Appreciation BBQ

Thanking our Thanking our Platinum & Gold Platinum & Gold

membersmembers

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@ Garden in the Woods@ Garden in the Woods

Golden TicketGolden TicketLiz Tilson (Ramirez),

Business Developer

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Personal Background: Born and raised in Roseburg, OR, Liz relocated to Southern Oregon where she attended SOU and received both her Bachelors Degree and her Masters in Management while graduating both programs with honors. Liz had a long history of working in the non-profit sector in management positions prior to accepting a position with Express nearly four years ago. Liz relocated to Albany nearly a year ago and has enjoyed becoming more involved in the business community. Some of the organizations Liz has become involved in include Altrusa International of Albany where she serves as a Board Member, ABC House Fundraising Committee, and Mighty Oaks Fundraising Committee. This past August Liz married the love of her life, Gerzon Ramirez. They enjoy going on adventures with their furry co-pilot Morris.

Business Marketing Niche: Providing professional human resource solutions to our valued clients, helping them to meet their staffing needs while assisting in managing their on boarding costs. Liz passionately strives to help as many people as possible find great jobs while helping as many clients as possible find great people.

Biggest Issue Facing Albany: Like many communities across Oregon, Albany is trying to contend with several employment issues. First we are facing a skills gap in the available workforce and the needs of local businesses. At the same time we are competing with other communities in Oregon when trying to attract new business to our community and foster job creation. As a community we need to strengthen the relationship between education and employment and emphasize the opportunities in skilled industrial fields. We need policies on the local level that are not only supportive of business creation in our local community but are attractive to outside businesses looking to relocate to our beautiful community.

Chamber Involvement: Member of the Young Professionals Committee as well as regularly attending Greeters, Business After Hours, and Forum/Women in Business/Young Professionals Luncheons. Liz Looks forward to an even greater involvement in the years to come.

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3:30 PMExecutive BoardChamber Offi ce

Albany Area Chamber of Commerce

2014 - 2015 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

Board Chair Stacy Koos..............................................................Citizens Bank Chair ElectMike Cowgill.................................................Weatherford Thompson Sr. Vice ChairJudy Barron..........................................National Frozen Foods Corp. Vice ChairsStephanie O’Connor..........................................................ATI Scott Pierson..................................................Wood Castle Furniture Immediate Past Chair Bill Draper.....................................................Albany Democrat-Herald Treasurer Mark Raum.......................................................................Umpqua Bank Board MembersStan Boshart..................................................Boshart Trucking, Inc. Becky Boyer...........................................Oregon Freeze Dry, Inc. Jeff Christman...............Central Willamette Community Credit Union Katie Enright....................................Farmers Insurance Company Dianna Howell..............................................................BlueSun, Inc. Rick Kenyon....................................................................Selmet, Inc. John Kollaer......................................................Mennonite Village Heather McGowan.......................Boldt, Carlisle, & Smith, LLC Brian Oare............................................ Coldwell Banker Valley Brokers Wally Ordeman....................................................................Fisher Funeral John Pascone..... Albany Millersburg Economic Development Corp. Rick Petersen......................................................................Peak InternetJames Ramseyer.........................................................Consumers Power Greg Renyer................. Kutsch & Renyer Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Mike Sykes........................................Mike’s Heating & Air Conditioning David Triebes..................................Samaritan Albany General Hospital Gary Zeemin.........................................................COUNTRY Financial

Ex-Offi cio Board MemberMaria Delapoer....................................Greater Albany Public Schools

COMMITTEE CHAIRSAmbassadorsJohn Kollaer......................................................Mennonite Village Ag Appreciation BreakfastJanet Steele.................................Albany Area Chamber of CommerceAlbany Business ExtravaganzaChrystal Hart.....................................................................Xtreme Grafx Arthur Meeker...................................................................Xtreme GrafxEducationEmerson Smoker Sr....................................................Rite Way ElectricFinanceMark Raum...........................................................................Umpqua Bank Governmental AffairsDoris Johnston...................................................................Pacifi c Power GreetersRon Garrett..............................................................Payne West Insurance Mark Nicholson...........................................Minuteman Press of Albany Sarah Steen.............................................................................. AmeriTitleATI Golf TournamentDick Perdue...................................Koontz, Perdue, Blasquez & Co., P.C. Young Professionals Katie Enright........................................Farmers Insurance Company Youth Job FairKimberly Montgomery.............Albany Area Chamber of Commerce CHAMBER STAFFJanet Steele.................................................................................PresidentTom Leggate..............................Membership Development ManagerRana Love...........................................................................Offi ce ManagerKimberly Montgomery.................................Program & Event Manager CHAMBER NETWORKPrinted by Cub Albany Printing. Printed on Recycled Paper with Soy Ink. Prepared with the assistance of RSVP Volunteers. Postmaster: Send form 3579 to: The Chamber Network (USPS 300-470). The Chamber Network is published monthly by the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 548, Albany OR 97321. Periodical postage paid at Albany includes $10.00 per year subscription.

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Is your address correct?Don’t forget to notify the Chamber with address and contact information changes!

435 1st Ave W • PO Box 548 Albany, OR 97321 • Phone [email protected] • www.albanychamber.com

11:30 AM Board of Directors

Chamber Offi ce

Youth Leadership

Leadership Albany

8:15 AMGreetersOregon

Marketing Group Phoenix Inn Suites 3410 Spicer Dr. SE

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New Members Chamber Offi ce

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Without business, there is no community.Without business, there is no community.

8:15 AMGreeters

First American Title 2405 14 Ave. SE

Calendar of Events Calendar of Events September 2014September 2014

8:15 AMGreeters

Comcast Commercial Division @ Sizzler

2148 Santiam Hwy. SE

Chamber Offi ce

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8:30 AM Youth Job Fair

Committee Chamber Offi ce

8:15 AMGreetersYMCA

3311 Pacifi c Blvd. SE

11:30 AM Membership

Forum Luncheon

1:00 PMAlbany Business

Extravaganza Linn County Fair & Expo

11:30 Women in Business Phoenix Inn Suites 3410 Spicer Dr. SE

4:00 - 7:00 PM Albany Business

Extravaganza SET-UP

Linn County Fair & Expo