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items: 2026 SEDCOR Mid-Valley Economic Summit
items: Highlights from SEDCOR’s 2025 Annual Awards & Membership Meeting
items: Battle of the Bands – SEDCOR’s Annual Golf Tournament
items: Business Transitions
items: Navigating Supply Chain and Logistics
items: Tackling the Impacts of Measure 118
items: SEDCOR 2024 Award Winners Announced!
items: Interview: Dorie Vickery of Sheridan School District
items: 3 Tips to Building A Career In AgTech

Par for the Panel – SEDCOR’s Annual Golf Tournament
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creator: naureen
date: 2026-06-13T00:27:52Z
subject: Events
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description: Par for the Panel – SEDCOR’s Annual Golf Tournament That's a Wrap on Par for the Panel! Thank you to everyone who joined us for SEDCOR's 2026 Golf Tournament — what a day! From the comic book-inspired costumes and creative tee sponsors to the incredible energy on every hole, you helped make this one for… The post Par for the Panel – SEDCOR’s Annual Golf Tournament appeared first on SEDCOR.
encoded: Par for the Panel – SEDCOR’s Annual Golf Tournament That's a Wrap on Par for the Panel! Thank you to everyone who joined us for SEDCOR's 2026 Golf Tournament — what a day! From the comic book-inspired costumes and creative tee sponsors to the incredible energy on every hole, you helped make this one for the record books. <img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-56993 aligncenter" src="https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/773/2026/06/26-06SEDCORGolfTYSponsorsVideo-ezgif.com-video-to-gif-converter-1-169x300.gif" alt="" width="256" height="455" srcset="https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2026/06/26-06SEDCORGolfTYSponsorsVideo-ezgif.com-video-to-gif-converter-1-169x300.gif 169w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2026/06/26-06SEDCORGolfTYSponsorsVideo-ezgif.com-video-to-gif-converter-1-576x1023.gif 576w" sizes="(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px" /> A special shoutout to our title sponsor, Willamette Valley Bank, for making it all possible. And to all our tee sponsors — thank you for bringing the creativity and fun to every hole! Award Winners Score Awards 1st Place Gross: Lineage Logistics 1st Place Net: Dalke Construction 2nd Place Gross: Kraemer Farms LLC 2nd Place Net: Anthem Strategists 3rd Place Gross: Low Voltage NW 3rd Place Net: BB&A Hole in One: Adam Jenkins (raffled) Long Drive #2 Women: Rachael Holliman Men: Preston Kirk KP #5 Women: Raffled Men: Nate Spere Long Drive #10 Women: Zoya Craft Men: Finn Dunn KP #13 Women: Raffled Men: Joel Mayer Style & Spirit Awards Excellence in Decoration - For the sponsor with a tee set up that went all out DCI <img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-56998" src="https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/773/2026/06/06_05_SEDCOR_golf-68_optimized_5000-1-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2026/06/06_05_SEDCOR_golf-68_optimized_5000-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/u…

2026 SEDCOR Mid-Valley Economic Summit
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creator: naureen
date: 2026-05-01T16:51:12Z
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description: 2026 SEDCOR Mid-Valley Economic Summit On the morning of April 23, business, government, and community leaders from across the Mid-Willamette Valley gathered at the Salem Convention Center for SEDCOR's Mid-Valley Economic Summit '26 — a fast-paced, high-impact program delivering timely insights on the forces shaping our regional economy. Sponsored by title sponsor RWE, presenting sponsor… The post 2026 SEDCOR Mid-Valley Economic Summit appeared first on SEDCOR.
encoded: 2026 SEDCOR Mid-Valley Economic Summit <img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-56970 size-large" src="https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/773/2026/05/IMG_0647-1024x575.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="575" srcset="https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2026/05/IMG_0647-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2026/05/IMG_0647-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2026/05/IMG_0647-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2026/05/IMG_0647-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2026/05/IMG_0647-2048x1151.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> On the morning of April 23, business, government, and community leaders from across the Mid-Willamette Valley gathered at the Salem Convention Center for SEDCOR's Mid-Valley Economic Summit '26 — a fast-paced, high-impact program delivering timely insights on the forces shaping our regional economy. Sponsored by title sponsor RWE, presenting sponsor Portland General Electric, supporting sponsors KeyBank, Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments, Pacific Crest Real Estate Advisors, and Yamhill County Economic Alliance and contributing sponsor Business Oregon, the event drew a packed room eager to hear from some of the sharpest economic minds in the state. <img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-56982 alignleft" src="https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/773/2026/05/DSC_3543-300x201.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="201" srcset="https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2026/05/DSC_3543-300x201.jpg 300w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2026/05/DSC_3543-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2026/05/DSC_3543-768x514.jpg 768w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2026/05/DSC_3543-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/202…

Highlights from SEDCOR’s 2025 Annual Awards & Membership Meeting
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creator: naureen
date: 2025-09-17T21:13:27Z
subject: Events
subject: Featured
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description: Highlights from SEDCOR’s 2025 Annual Awards & Membership Meeting On Friday, September 12, business and community leaders from across the Mid-Willamette Valley gathered at the Salem Convention Center for SEDCOR’s Annual Awards & Membership Meeting. The afternoon was a celebration of progress, collaboration, and innovation—spotlighting both the transformative projects of the past year and the… The post Highlights from SEDCOR’s 2025 Annual Awards & Membership Meeting appeared first on SEDCOR.
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Battle of the Bands – SEDCOR’s Annual Golf Tournament
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creator: naureen
date: 2025-06-13T04:18:39Z
subject: Events
description: Battle of the Bands – SEDCOR’s Annual Golf Tournament That’s a Wrap on Battle of the Bands! Thank you to everyone who joined us on June 6th for SEDCOR’s 2025 Golf Tournament - what a day! From the music-inspired outfits and creative tee sponsors to the perfect weather and incredible energy, you helped make this… The post Battle of the Bands – SEDCOR’s Annual Golf Tournament appeared first on SEDCOR.
encoded: Battle of the Bands – SEDCOR’s Annual Golf Tournament That’s a Wrap on Battle of the Bands! Thank you to everyone who joined us on June 6th for SEDCOR’s 2025 Golf Tournament - what a day! From the music-inspired outfits and creative tee sponsors to the perfect weather and incredible energy, you helped make this event one for the books. <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-56875 aligncenter" src="https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/773/2025/06/BOTB-Band-Line-Up-color.png" alt="" width="400" height="500" srcset="https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2025/06/BOTB-Band-Line-Up-color.png 1080w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2025/06/BOTB-Band-Line-Up-color-240x300.png 240w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2025/06/BOTB-Band-Line-Up-color-819x1024.png 819w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2025/06/BOTB-Band-Line-Up-color-768x960.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /> A special shoutout to our headlining act and title sponsor, Willamette Valley Bank, for helping us set the stage for a rockin’ good time. And to all our tee sponsors—thank you for bringing the fun to every hole! Award Winners Score Awards 1st Place Gross: Ticor Title Team 1st Place Net: Low Voltage NW Team 2nd Place Gross: Lineage Logistics Team 2nd Place Net: Bank of the Pacific Team 3rd Place Gross: Key Bank Team 3rd Place Net: Dalke Construction Team Long Drive #2 Women: Julie Hoy Men: Jeff Dunn KP #5 Women: Jessica Otjen Men: Caleb Letney Long Drive #10 Women: LeAnn Cowles Men: Preston Kirk KP #13 Women: Pam Weaver Men: Scott Dalke Style & Spirit Awards Excellence in Decoration "Set the Stage" - For the sponsor with a tee that stole the spotlight Aldrich CPA + Advisors https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/773/2025/06/b241312b87894840bf7ead73795393b7-ezgif.com-video-to-gif-converter.mp4 Best Giveaway "Encore Snack Set" - For the sponsor with the most memorable giveaways SMI Real …

Business Transitions
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creator: naureen
date: 2025-05-22T13:23:14Z
subject: Events
description: Business Transitions On May 14th, SEDCOR welcomed a room of business owners, advisors, and entrepreneurs for a candid conversation about one of the most important—and often most emotional—topics in business: transitions. Whether it’s selling to a third party, passing ownership to family, or transitioning to key employees, the event highlighted that no matter the path,… The post Business Transitions appeared first on SEDCOR.
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Navigating Supply Chain and Logistics
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creator: naureen
date: 2024-12-12T17:46:45Z
subject: Events
description: Navigating Supply Chain and Logistics SEDCOR's November Industry Insights on November 13th brought together an impressive panel of experts to delve into the complex world of supply chain and logistics. The event featured Stephen Bjorlin of Global Logistics Inc., Jason Flaig of Northwest Distribution and Storage, Inc., Chad Freeman of Lineage, and Mark Weisensee of… The post Navigating Supply Chain and Logistics appeared first on SEDCOR.
encoded: Navigating Supply Chain and Logistics SEDCOR's November Industry Insights on November 13th brought together an impressive panel of experts to delve into the complex world of supply chain and logistics. The event featured Stephen Bjorlin of Global Logistics Inc., Jason Flaig of Northwest Distribution and Storage, Inc., Chad Freeman of Lineage, and Mark Weisensee of OpenRoad Global. Their rich discussion spanned challenges, innovations, and future opportunities shaping the logistics landscape. Key Trends in Logistics and Distribution Technological Innovation: Automation and machine learning are reshaping the logistics industry. Mark Weisensee highlighted the growing sophistication in fraud prevention and auditing systems, while Stephen Bjorlin pointed to advancements like dimensionalized scanning for freight, improving efficiency and accuracy in shipments. Pandemic-Induced Changes: The panel agreed that the COVID-19 pandemic has permanently altered consumer habits and supply chain structures. Jason Flaig noted the "post-COVID hangover" in the wine industry, with direct-to-consumer sales declining after a pandemic-era boom. Meanwhile, Chad Freeman observed shifts from "just-in-case" inventory strategies back to leaner "just-in-time" models, driven by inflationary pressures. Global Uncertainties: International politics and supply chain disruptions—like the ongoing Red Sea shipping challenges—demand adaptability. Mark Weisensee stressed the need for nimble operations, including exploring nearshoring or reshoring strategies to mitigate risks. Labor and Workforce Development Attracting and retaining talent remains a top concern. The panel identified several pressing challenges: A driver shortage persists, with Jason Flaig describing difficulties in finding reliable CDL-certified drivers. Mark Weisensee emphasized the need to make logistics a more attractive career path for young people, suggesting partnerships with schools to raise awareness of opportunities in the field. …

Tackling the Impacts of Measure 118
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creator: naureen
date: 2024-10-18T04:40:00Z
subject: Events
description: Tackling the Impacts of Measure 118 The Stakes for Oregon's Economy: A Look at SEDCOR’s Forum on Measure 118 On Wednesday, October 9th, SEDCOR hosted our monthly Industry Insights. In response to questions and concerns we have heard from the business community, this month’s topic covered the implications of Measure 118. With a panel of… The post Tackling the Impacts of Measure 118 appeared first on SEDCOR.
encoded: Tackling the Impacts of Measure 118 The Stakes for Oregon's Economy: A Look at SEDCOR’s Forum on Measure 118 On Wednesday, October 9th, SEDCOR hosted our monthly Industry Insights. In response to questions and concerns we have heard from the business community, this month’s topic covered the implications of Measure 118. With a panel of industry experts from Oregon’s manufacturing and agricultural sectors, the event shed light on the potential effects of this proposed legislation, underscoring the challenges it presents for the state’s economic stability. Measure 118 aims to increase the state’s corporate minimum tax, with the goal of redistributing the revenue to residents in the form of a $1,600 check per person. However, as speakers emphasized, the real-world impact could be much more complex, particularly for local businesses that already operate on tight margins. Understanding Measure 118: What’s at Stake? Preston Mann from the Oregon Business & Industry (OBI) highlighted the high stakes of the measure, stating that despite the seemingly attractive proposition of a "cash redistribution," Measure 118 could have a crippling effect on Oregon's economic ecosystem. With a potential $7 billion tax increase, Oregon’s businesses—especially in agriculture and manufacturing—would see costs rise dramatically, which in turn would impact supply chains, consumer prices, and ultimately, the state’s overall economic health. Angi Bailey, President of the Oregon Farm Bureau, provided an in-depth analysis of how the measure could affect the agricultural sector, which is a cornerstone of Oregon’s economy. "Agriculture is the second-largest economic driver in Oregon, but year after year, farms are shutting down. This measure would accelerate that trend," she said, citing that increased production costs will be impossible to absorb, as most farmers are price-takers, not price-setters. The Impact on Oregon's Manufacturing Sector Jordan Beanblossom from A-Dec echoed similar concerns fo…

SEDCOR 2024 Award Winners Announced!
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creator: naureen
date: 2024-09-27T20:33:54Z
subject: Events
subject: Featured
description: SEDCOR 2024 Award Winners Announced! On September 18, 2024, SEDCOR hosted its annual Membership Meeting & Awards at the Salem Convention Center to celebrate and recognize outstanding projects and businesses making a significant impact in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties. The afternoon began with a warm welcome as members and guests gathered to honor the… The post SEDCOR 2024 Award Winners Announced! appeared first on SEDCOR.
encoded: SEDCOR 2024 Award Winners Announced! <img decoding="async" class="fl-photo-img wp-image-56780 size-large" src="https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/773/2024/09/09_18_Awards-675_1_optimized_5000-1-1024x683.jpg" alt="09_18_Awards-675_1_optimized_5000" itemprop="image" height="683" width="1024" title="09_18_Awards-675_1_optimized_5000" srcset="https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2024/09/09_18_Awards-675_1_optimized_5000-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2024/09/09_18_Awards-675_1_optimized_5000-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2024/09/09_18_Awards-675_1_optimized_5000-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2024/09/09_18_Awards-675_1_optimized_5000-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2024/09/09_18_Awards-675_1_optimized_5000-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> On September 18, 2024, SEDCOR hosted its annual Membership Meeting & Awards at the Salem Convention Center to celebrate and recognize outstanding projects and businesses making a significant impact in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties. The afternoon began with a warm welcome as members and guests gathered to honor the hard work and innovation within our region. After an engaging "Year in Review" presentation, the spotlight turned to this year’s award winners, who have gone above and beyond in shaping our community. 2024 Award Winners 1. Agri-Business of the Year: Ruddenklau Farms Ruddenklau Farms was recognized for its outstanding dedication to agriculture in the region. Their collaboration with Yamasa USA for the production of hard red wheat and support for agtech startups through the AgLaunch365 business accelerator has set a high standard. Helle Ruddenklau, a prominent figure in the farm's operations, is also a champion for Oregon’s agricultural community, making an impact through her involvement wit…

Interview: Dorie Vickery of Sheridan School District
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date: 2023-02-16T17:57:35Z
subject: Featured
subject: Regional Stories
description: Interview: Dorie Vickery of Sheridan School District What excites you about educating in Sheridan? We have a very mission-driven staff who work incredibly hard for our students. Plus, they know how to serve their community and build trust, which has been important going through and coming out of COVID. I started as superintendent in… The post Interview: Dorie Vickery of Sheridan School District appeared first on SEDCOR.
encoded: Interview: Dorie Vickery of Sheridan School District What excites you about educating in Sheridan? We have a very mission-driven staff who work incredibly hard for our students. Plus, they know how to serve their community and build trust, which has been important going through and coming out of COVID. I started as superintendent in July of 2020, so my entire tenure has been through the pandemic. But I think it has been a bonding experience for the staff and the community as a whole. Even outside of the school district, many exciting things are happening in Sheridan. For instance, we partnered with the City of Sheridan and were awarded an ODOT grant for building safe routes to schools. We have a very active Rotary Club. We are obviously a small community, but people are really stepping up in our revitalization efforts. <img decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" class="fl-photo-img wp-image-56384" src="https://growthzonesitesprod.azureedge.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3374/2023/02/Vickery-Dorie-1024x683.jpg" alt="Vickery, Dorie" itemprop="image" title="Vickery, Dorie" srcset="https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2023/02/Vickery-Dorie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2023/02/Vickery-Dorie-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2023/02/Vickery-Dorie-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2023/02/Vickery-Dorie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/773/2023/02/Vickery-Dorie-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> What are the unique challenges to educating in a smaller community? Since we are a small district and have a small staff, we all have to wear a lot hats. The administrative team all have other job assignments. Personally, I manage most of our grants and federal programs; in a larger district you would have a dedicated staff person for that work. At the same time, being a smaller district…

3 Tips to Building A Career In AgTech
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date: 2023-01-03T23:40:54Z
subject: Regional Stories
description: Become a Member Member Login 3 Tips to Building A Career In AgTech Your AgTech Career: Three Useful Tips from Tim Ray of Chemeketa Community College Tip #1: Think Career, Not Job “A job is something you do to collect a paycheck. A career is something you would do even if you weren’t getting paid.… The post 3 Tips to Building A Career In AgTech appeared first on SEDCOR.
encoded: Become a Member Member Login 3 Tips to Building A Career In AgTech Your AgTech Career: Three Useful Tips from Tim Ray of Chemeketa Community College Tip #1: Think Career, Not Job “A job is something you do to collect a paycheck. A career is something you would do even if you weren’t getting paid. It is something you do very well so you can earn a good living from it. When we talk about applying tech expertise in untraditional industries like agriculture and food processing, we are talking about careers. There are good-paying positions available for people who are passionate about data, mechanics, automation, and systems. At Chemeketa, we are working hard to help students use their technical knowledge and skills in ag because we understand how much tech already exists there and how much will be integrated in the near future.” Tip #2: Expand Your Vision “I think many people are unaware of how much advanced technology is used in agriculture. Recently, I visited some local food processing facilities and was shocked by their use of robotics, hydraulics, and other forms of automation. It takes highly skilled workers to keep these complicated systems running. If you want to pursue a career as a mechanic, you can do more than work on cars. If you want to be an electrician, you can do more than wire homes. If you get excited about data, you can apply that passion with businesses not named Meta or Google. Feeding the world is a high-tech endeavor and requires workers with high-tech skills.” Tip #3: Combine Passion with Expertise “Many young people care about the environment, they care about the food supply, and they care about their local communities. They want to be part of helping each of those areas thrive, but they wouldn’t necessarily identify themselves with the image of a farmer. Farmers have continually been forced to grow more for more people on less land and with fewer workers. Innovations and tech adoptions can help create more efficient farms and better data—and m…