February 2010
SEDCOR OPEN HOUSE
You are invited to stop by for an Open House at SEDCOR's new office at the Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry. We are pleased to share our new offices with you. Come by for a visit with our staff and see our new place. Refreshments will be served.
Join us on:
February 16th - 19th, 2010
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
626 High Street NE, Suite 200, Salem
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Economic Indicators
For complete information visit www.qualityinfo.org.
December 2009 - Labor Market Information for Marion County [click here]
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SEDCOR Welcomes our New Members
January 2010
Action Wood Products LLC
Advanced Energy Systems
Landmark Awards & Engraving
New York Life - Kevin Crawford
ProForma Fields & Associates
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USDA Rural Development - Oregon
Accepting proposals for Grant Programs
Grant programs that support economic development activities in rural Oregon are available. USDA Rural Development-Oregon is now accepting concept papers under several programs. These grants are made to non-profits, public bodies, and tribes to support rural business development. Deadline March 5, 2010.
For complete information Call Jeff Deiss at 503-414-3367 or visit www.ruralOregon.biz.
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Member News
Recent Press Releases [click here]
- Phoenix Grand Hotel, Downtown Salem has changed their name to The Grand Hotel in Salem
- Marquis Spa® moves Salem Retail Store
- Corban College & Graduate School names new Chief of Security
- Gwen Graham at Graham Aviation Celebrates 30 years as Pilot
- Edward Jones Ranked No. 2 by FORTUNE Magazine on Best Companies to Work For List
- DePaul Industries Named 2009 Food Processor of the Year
- 11,000 Trees Planted through OSU Federal's e-Statement Promotion
- Oregon Symphony Association of Salem presents Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23
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Upcoming Member Events and Seminars
For full details on seminars and complete list of upcoming events [click here]
Ag Seminar Update
Twenty seven attendees enjoyed the recent seminar, "Sowing the Seeds of Financial Strength" put on by Northwest Farm Credit Services, Saalfeld Griggs PC, and Moss Adams LLP. Herb Sanders from Northwest Farm Credit covered lending in the current economic environment and how that impacts growers, producers, and manufacturers. Randall Sutton from Saalfeld Griggs addressed changes in employment law and provided practical tips to keeping your business out of trouble in 2010. Natalya Griffith and Michelle Gall from Moss Adams addressed recent federal and state tax law revisions and delved into ways to avoid fraud.
Moss Adams LLP will be hosting an event on May 20th for Manufacturers, Producers and Distributors (see below)
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A collaborative group of Salem area organizations (SEDCOR, Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and Chemeketa Community College) have come together to encourage Salem area businesses and institutions to learn, apply, and take action on projects for energy efficiency and solar. In response to this interest, PGE has added several seminars in Salem.
February 9, 2010
Monitoring Load Shape for Energy Savings
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Saturday, February 6th - Keizer Civic Center
Keizer's First Citizen Award Banquet and After Party
5:30 pm Social | 7:00 pm Dinner & Awards
9:00 pm Show featuring Dualing Pianops with Jeff and Rhiannon
Wednesday, February 10th - Salem Conference Center
City of Salem - State of the City Address
Presented by Mayor Janet Taylor
February 12th - 14th - Mount Angel Community Building
500 South Wilco Highway
Wurstfest - A Celebration of German Sausage
SAVE THE DATE!
Tuesday, April 6th - Construction Industry
Wednesday, April 7th - General Industry
Willamette Valley Safety Fest
at the Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry
Tuesday, May 20th
Willamette Valley Symposium
A Seminar for Manufacturers, Producers and Distributors
Presented by Moss Adams, LLP
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