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Maps Credit Union Receives Excellence Award for Outstanding HR/Training & Development Achievements

May 16, 2013 – Salem, OR — Maps Credit Union was recently honored with an Excellence Award, which recognizes outstanding human resource/training and development achievements in the credit union industry.

The award was presented by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) HR/TD Council, a national network comprised of 750 credit union human resource and training & development professionals. Awards are given in each of three categories, including Employee Engagement, HR/TD Management Practices and HR/TD Strategic Leadership.

Maps won the Practices category for its entry, entitled To the Olympics and Beyond, one of many planned initiatives seeking to engage employees in wellness activities, promote work-life balance and provide practical information about how to stay healthy on the job and at home.

“Employee wellness is such an important part of performance, engagement, and on-the-job happiness,” says Maps’ HR Director Barbara Cecil. “To help our employees be their best, we created incentives and activities that are fun and that promote wellness in all areas. Not just physical fitness, but also healthy eating, stress- reduction, and building deep relationships at work.” To support the initiative, Cecil continues, the credit union earmarked $30,000 in budget funds to cover employee incentives and activities.

“The HR/TD Council Excellence Award recognizes and honors credit unions that exemplify excellence in HR and training & development in the credit union industry,” says Jennifer Huggard, Chair of the Awards Committee for the CUNA HR/TD Council. “Credit unions that receive these awards should be extremely proud of their accomplishments and know that their work represents outstanding examples of Employee Engagement, Management Practices and Strategic Leadership. The CUNA HR/TD Council is proud to celebrate those who are deserving of this recognition.”

Award winners were recognized at the council’s 19th annual conference held April 21–24 in Anaheim, Calif. For more information on the HR/TD Excellence Awards or to view the entire list of winners, go to http://www.cunahrtdcouncil.org/awards/2013excellencewinners.html.

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Maps Credit Union has come a long way since a group of 17 volunteers joined together in 1935, running the credit union out of kitchens and living rooms in homes throughout Marion County. Today, Maps serves nearly 45,000 members in Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Linn, Benton, Clackamas, Washington and Multnomah counties. The credit union has nine branches located in east, west, south and central Salem; Keizer; the Willamette University campus; Monmouth; Woodburn; and Silverton.

The CUNA HR/TD Council is a member-led organization comprised of 750 credit union HR and training professionals from across the United States. The mission of the HR/TD Council is to equip HR/TD Professionals for success through networking opportunities, providing resources and fostering their influence in the credit union movement. The CUNA HR/TD Council is one of the six organizations that make up the CUNA Councils, a network of more than 5,500 credit union professionals. For more information, visit www.cunahrtdcouncil.org or www.cunacouncils.org.

Contact: Jennifer Cadiente, Development Department, [email], 503.588.0181 ext. 3230.

Visit www.mapscu.com.

Sign up now for upcoming community workshops. 

Community members interested in Dallas’ future are welcome to join workshops to discuss components of the community’s new visioning project, Our Dallas 2030. The workshops will offer groups the opportunity to look at current conditions, emerging issues and shaping a preferred future for Dallas. The workshops will be held at the Dallas Civic Center, 945 Southeast Jefferson St.

Workshop Schedule

Workshop #1 OUR IDENTITY
Arts & Culture, History, Sense of Place, Community Identity & Lifestyles, Champions
Thursday, May 16, 6-8 p.m.

Workshop #2 OUR ECONOMY
Jobs, Business & Economic Development, Downtown/Uptown, Industry/Manufacturing, Agriculture & Tourism
Saturday, June 1, 9-11 a.m. (Please note: originally scheduled for June 25)

Workshop #3 OUR GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Land Use, Transportation, Infrastructure, Utilities, Parks &Natural Resources
Saturday, June 1, 1-3 p.m. (Please note: originally scheduled for June 25)

Workshop #4 OUR EDUCATION
K-12 Education, Youth Recreation and Activities, Community College, Lifelong Learning
Thursday, June 6, 6-8 p.m.

Workshop #5 OUR HEALTH & SAFETY
Health and Social Services, Public Safety, Children and Families, Elderly
Wednesday, June 12, 6-8 p.m.

Workshop #6 OUR COMMUNITY
Local Government, Decision Making, Civic Engagement, Volunteerism
Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. – Noon

Interested? To sign up for one or more workshops, email dzenn@zennassociates.com with your name and the workshop(s) you plan to attend. The Our Dallas 2030 team will get back to you with pre-workshop materials.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Noon until 1:45 pm
Salem Conference Center – Willamette River Room
200 Commercial Street SE, Salem OR

Event graciously sponsored by:

Introduction of 2013-2014 SEDCOR Board of Directors and Officers

Presentation of Awards of Honor by SEDCOR Executive Board
for Community Service, Business Partner, Innovative Product, Outstanding Public/Private Partnership, Manufacturer, Business Leader and Agri-Business of the Year.

Celebrating Business Success
Presented by Chad Freeman
SEDCOR President

Cost:

• SEDCOR Members – $30
• Reserved Table of 9 – $275
• Non-Members – $45

Invititations & RSVPs are being mailed out this week and will be to you soon.

For additional information contact:

Tami Lundy
503-588-6225
[email]

May 13, 2013 (Salem, OR) — Two new Enterprise Zones (EZ) in Marion County have been approved by Business Oregon – the North Marion Enterprise Zone and the Silverton Enterprise Zone. Oregon’s Enterprise Zones offer a unique resource for businesses expanding or relocating, with an exemption from local property taxes on new investments and as a focal point for local development efforts. Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments, Business Oregon and SEDCOR assisted in expediting the process.

“These new Enterprise Zones offer a great opportunity for local businesses and communities to grow jobs and wealth in their communities. This has been a great example of these communities working together to support economic development,” said Chad Freeman, SEDCOR president.

The North Marion Enterprise Zone is a collaborative effort among the cities of Donald, Hubbard and Aurora to encourage economic development. Dave Hetrick, City of Donald council president, said two businesses have expressed interest in participating and their investment would mean a lot to their city. Matt Kennedy, Hubbard City Council member said Hubbard’s industrial park is well suited for business startups and business expansion and the Enterprise Zone will be very beneficial to all three cities.

The Silverton Enterprise Zone has a total area of 112.3 acres and encompasses an area northwest of downtown Silverton off Highway 214.

Patti Milne, Marion County Commissioner stated, “These enterprise zones will bring much needed and welcome economic opportunity and growth. We have strong businesses that will benefit from expansion opportunities and the potential to bring new businesses and new jobs is critical for these small communities. Many thanks to all who have worked so hard to make this happen.”

Traded-sector businesses can receive total exemption from the property taxes normally assessed on new plant and equipment for three to five years. Eligible business includes manufacturers, processors, shippers and a variety of operations that serve other organizations, as well as call centers and headquarter-type facilities.

Before construction or installation activities begin, companies need to contact SEDCOR or their Enterprise Zone Manager to receive an application for authorization. SEDCOR can help you determine if you are eligible for the incentives and provide assistance throughout the process. SEDCOR is here to help you take advantage of the program’s financial incentives that are helping drive capital improvements, business expansion and employment.

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SEDCOR is a private, non-profit membership organization, composed of over 500 business and community leaders. SEDCOR’s mission is to enhance and diversify the economy of the Mid-Willamette Valley by supporting the performance of existing businesses and recruiting new businesses.

Contact:
Chad Freeman, President
SEDCOR
503-837-1800
cfreeman@sedcor.com

50-year Human Services Organization Under New Leadership

Shangri-La’s Board of Directors announces that Karen Rutledge will become CEO.

Salem, Ore. – May 6, 2013 – Shangri-La’s Board of Directors announced on May 2, 2013 that they have selected former Shangri-La Director, Karen Rutledge, to serve as the organization’s new CEO. Rutledge has over 20-years of service to Shangri-La, including her most recent service as Interim CEO.

Rutledge started in 1989 at the original Shangri-La campus and was involved in transitioning 40 people with developmental disabilities into community homes and closing the larger facility.

During her time at Shangri-La, Rutledge also:

• Served as Director of Community Housing Programs and Services for Marion County
• Opened a center for people with developmental disabilities who also had a psychiatric diagnosis
• Created the Connections Program, a nationally recognized correctional education program for offenders with barriers to learning
• Opened and operated Residential Treatment Homes for people with serious and persistent mental illness in Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Benton and Marion counties

“It’s an incredible honor to be the CEO of an organization I have loved and served for so many years,” said Rutledge.

Rutledge will give an inauguration address at Shangri-La’s 50th Birthday Celebration scheduled for June 22, 2013 in Salem.

Shangri-La is a 501(c)3 non-profit human services organization dedicated to providing “Homes, Jobs, and Supports … one person at a time” to Oregonians with disabilities, mental illnesses, or economic challenges in Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Linn, Benton, Washington, Clackamas, Lincoln and Lane counties.

To learn more, please visit: www.ShangriLaCorp.org

Complete schedule of events on their website at www.irisfestival.com.

SCHREINER’S DISPLAY GARDENS – THROUGHOUT MAY – Make a tour of Schreiner’s one of your springtime traditions! Soak up warm spring sunshine as you stroll through 10 acres of gardens. Bring the family for a picnic lunch (table available). Marvel at over 500 colorful iris varieties and take home fresh cut blooms or order rhizomes for your friends and yourself. Enjoy the cut flower show and Memorial Day Weekend entertainment. During bloom season, the display gardens are open free of charge from dawn to dusk, and the gift shop is open 9:00 am – 6:00 pm daily.

Trolley Tour During Iris Festival- schedule to come…

Pick-Up for the Trolley will be at the Keizer Chamber of Commerce and run about every 20-30 minutes

IRIS & THE ARTIST SHOW – THROUGHOUT MAY – Irises are so unique with full blooms and captivating colors that artists find marvelous ways to capture them on canvas. Throughout the month of May, come view samples of these masterpieces at the Iris Art Show held in the Enid Joy Mount Gallery at the Keizer Heritage Center.

May 2013 Show

Celebration of Flowers and the Iris Festival Poster Contest
Art due – 5/1/13, 3-7 PM
Reception – 5/4/13, 2-4 PM
Pick up – 5/29/13

Keizer Art Association is proud to present the Iris Festival Poster Contest in conjunction with their May, 2013 ” Celebration of Flowers” Gallery Show. Attached is a picture of the “Grateful Red” iris from Schreiner’s Gardens. We hope to have a lot of entries in this contest. The entry fee is only $5.00 for one entry or $10.00 for two. The Chamber Foundation is offering a $200.00 award to the winner whose entry will be the 2014 poster and pin picture. Schreiner’s Gardens also will select a flower picture for a $50.00 award. The picture of “Grateful Red”, prospectus, and entry blank are available on our website as well as the Gallery. Plan to participate in this Art Association event.

Click here to download the Prospectus and Entry Form: MAY KEIZER ART ASSOCIATION GALLERY SHOW AND KEIZER IRIS FESITVAL, 2013 Iris Entry Form

As an artist you can submit artwork to enter the 2013 Iris Festival Fine Art Poster Contest. The selected theme “Pride, Spirit and Volunteerism” and theme iris is Montmartre. Your ideas and creativity while engaging the theme, the community, and the festival are encouraged to be incorporated in the artwork. A $200 cash prize will be awarded for the selected piece.

AG SHOWCASE, RECREATION ARENA & IRIS FLOWER SHOW – MAY 17-19

Farm equipment used throughout the Willamette Valley will be showcased at the Keizer Station Fun. Come watch various demonstrations and view and recreation toys at the Recreation Arena. Beautiful neighborhood blooms, arrangements, and of course irises are on display. Hop on board the Trolley or Wagon Ride to Schriener’s Iris Display Garden to veiw an Iris Flower Show and walk the display gardens.

This has had a huge negative impact on the plastic recycling industry, particularly for miscellaneous types of plastic and plastic containers numbers 3‐7.

Evidently, many of the plastic bales that China has been receiving have contained high levels of contamination or just low grade plastics like toys, baby bottles, yogurt containers, etc.

Since February, Chinese customs officials have started to reject loads that contain these types of plastics so recyclers throughout Oregon and beyond are forced to curtail what they can accept. This drop in demand has also had the effect of lowering the value of what recyclers get paid for the plastics and have forced Agri‐Plas, a Marion County plastics recycler, to lay off many of their employees.

In the same vein, many of the businesses that Agri‐Plas previously picked up from are facing the same situation and will need to temporarily throw away plastics that they have been recycling. While this is an unfortunate development , at least the low‐grade plastics are generating electricity at a clean‐burning waste‐to‐energy facility rather than being separated out in China for landfilling or polluting forms of incineration.

Some other silver linings to this phenomenon may be cleaner processing of plastics for recycling (good for the whole planet), incentives to build stronger plastics recycling infrastructure here in the U.S. (good for the economy), and an opportunity to educate on the benefits of avoiding packaging whenever possible since we can’t always count on recycling to make our unwanted stuff “go away.”

So, which plastics can you recycle? For the time being, you can still continue to place the rigid plastics you’ve been collecting for years in your recycling roll cart or container. However, some of our super‐recyclers have been collecting “non‐commingleable” plastics for recycling that can not go into their bins. For those folks, here are what Agri‐Plas will accept:

• Nursery pots, trays and crates
• Pesticide/herbicide drums and jugs ‐ triple‐rinsed, lids off
• Drums
• Totes
• Clean clear film ‐ basically shrinkwrap
• Operation Green Fence affects Oregon recycling
• Many EarthWISE businesses may face temporary increase in garbage collection
• PET strapping and PP strapping ‐ must be separated from film
• Clean buckets
• Baling twine

As you can see, they are no longer accepting miscellaneous household plastic, nursery drip tape, seedsacks, supersacks, pet food sacks, nursery pot tags, colored film bags. Greenhouse films will need to be reviewed on a case‐by‐case basis. Call them before you bring it in at 503-390‐2381.

PVC

Marion County’s Brown’s Island Demolition Landfill is still accepting PVC plastics for free disposal on all days of operation, but the dropped off material will no longer be sorted for recycling. PVC can include pipe, lawn furniture, and some bottles (look for a number 3) and plastic flexible toys.

Most PVC is not easily recyclable, and the types that are (mainly pipe) are overstocked at processing facilities. Collecting other rigid plastic in usable condition has also proved a challenge. Because of the chemical additives that PVC contains, the best disposal option is to divert it from the Waste‐to‐Energy Facility by bringing it to the Brown’s Island Landfill.

Hours of operation:

Brown’s Island Demolition Landfill
2897 Faragate Ave. S, Salem 97302
8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Saturday

Contact:

Alan Pennington
Waste Reduction Coordinator
Marion County Public Works-Environmental Services
5155 Silverton Road NE
Salem, OR 97305

Tel. (503) 365-3188
[email]
www.mcEarthWISE.net

Friday and Saturday
June 21-22 | Oregon State University, Corvallis

Rural Development Initiatives • 150 Shelton-McMurphey Boulevard, Suite 201, Eugene, Oregon 97401

Phone: 541.684.9077 • Website: www.rdiinc.org • Email: rdi@rdiinc.org

The Industrial Maintenance Operator/Mechanic (IMOM) program created by SEDCOR has gone full circle with private industry supporting skill development in urban and rural high schools. An example of this is an OSU project to help students learn the art of making cheese and building a brand that has partnered with school districts willing to help. In this session, Public/Private – Urban/Rural Skilling up the New Workforce, attendees will learn about other public/private partnerships.

Nick Harville is Retention and Expansion Manager of the Strategic Economic Development Corporation (SEDCOR). His responsibility is to talk to members, large and small, from a variety of industries to help them resolve issues and concerns. Often times that is energy efficiency and energy improvements. Nick’s knowledge of economic development organizations and industries is backed by 20 years of experience from the coast of Oregon to a variety of companies around the country. After establishing the economic development organization for Lincoln County, OR, he began a private consulting career. Major accomplishments are helping to fund the start up and organize the Oregon Brewers Guild. He also helped do business analysis and planning for brewing operations around the country. His private consulting work exposed him to a variety of industries and companies, from food processing to manufacturing and health care.

Rural Development Initiatives
150 Shelton-McMurphey Boulevard, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401
541-684-9077
www.rdiinc.org
[email]

RDI develops leaders, strengthens organizations and activates collaborative networks to enhance economic vitality in rural communities.

Job Description:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 24, 2013

Portland General Electric values the energy of teamwork, diversity, and innovation to provide our customers with safe and reliable power. As Oregon’s largest provider of electric service, PGE is helping shape Oregon’s energy future. Among the millions of ordinary jobs in the world are a few special places — the team-driven environments with the resources and support you need to succeed. That’s PGE — the unique combination of a friendly, supportive atmosphere with a progressive vision for business success. It’s fun. It’s challenging. It’s enriching. And it’s a big reason why the average PGE employee has spent almost 14 years with us. If you’re looking for a new opportunity in an essential, dynamic industry, consider becoming a part of our PGE team.

Business Development Project Manager

In this position, you will plan, develop, coordinate and deliver PGE corporate-wide business proposals to meet client needs associated with the business development strategies of the Company. You will represent PGE in the development of community and business customer strategies to strengthen regional economic vitality throughout our service area and develop strategic relationships with providers of new & emerging technologies related to PGE’s business interests.

Top candidates will typically have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, economic development, engineering, planning or a related field, plus five to ten years work experience managing projects or programs in economic development, engineering, technology, real estate, commercial development, or infrastructure development.
• Extensive public and community involvement experience with a proven track record in business development and collaborative partnering.
• Effective group presentation skills plus proven proficiency in advocacy and negotiations.
• Power production, transmission and distribution system knowledge.
• Knowledge of broad energy markets a plus.
• A valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

In order to be considered an applicant for this position, you will need to complete our employment application. Apply online at https://PGN.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Referred.ASP?Req=R13-107 by the application deadline. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 503-464-7250.

We offer a full range of traditional benefits – medical insurance, paid vacation, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings, and more – plus exciting opportunities unique to employment with us. From our robust on-the-job training to our on-site fitness facilities, PGE has a multitude of programs to help you gain valuable skills and experience, to provide rewards for meeting company goals, and to encourage health, safety, fellowship, and community volunteerism.

Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.

PGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Staffing Services Contact:

Linda Bodine
503-464-7250
Staffing@pgn.com

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GROW comes to Silverton to remind, renew, revive

SILVERTON, ORE. 2 MAY 2013 — In celebration of GROW North Santiam’s four-year anniversary and 284 clients, GROW is going “on the road” to Silverton for the first time in the organization’s history. GROW will be offering its new, free signature workshop called “Make More Money Doing What You Love: Practicing the Art of Business Success” to people in the communities of Silverton and Mt. Angel. The two-day workshop is co-sponsored by GROW EDC, Silver Falls Library, Silverton Chamber of Commerce and the Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce and will be held on Tuesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 13 at the Silver Falls Library from 6 to 8 p.m.

In this workshop, GROW Executive Director Allison McKenzie teaches business owners, churches, non-profits, cities and others how to set up their organizations to increase profitability and maximize success. These classes are given in a fun, lively and supportive atmosphere and are meant to reinvigorate commitment to business success, teach a new method of engaging with your organization, and learn new material that can help improve the bottom line and reduce stress.

“Make More Money Doing What You Love” is an opportunity for people to test drive the well-known process that GROW uses with clients in the North Santiam Canyon and valley. Over the past four years, GROW has witnessed that the secret to setting up a successful operation relies on the same principles whether it’s a church, a community, a business, a nonprofit or a special project.

This workshop is made possible in part by additional supplemental funding from Marion County and is a pilot project for GROW to test the waters outside its traditional borders. “We are really pleased to bring this free workshop to Silverton and Mt. Angel and share the process that has been used so effectively with business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in the other rural communities we serve,” says McKenzie.

“This is a chance to renew your vision for your business, and to re-tool or reinvent yourself,” says McKenzie. “Although the economic situation in recent years has been troubling to many, it has also created an opportunity for businesses and organizations to reinvent themselves, re-think their mission, become more nimble, and add new life to their enterprise.”

Silverton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Stacy Palmer says, “We are very excited to help bring this valuable training here to Silverton and bring this education to small business owners.”

Refreshments will be provided. For questions regarding the two-part workshop, contact Allison McKenzie at 503.871.5188 or allison@growsantiam.org.

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