January - March, 2005

Best Western - Black Bear Inn (formerly New Kings Inn) - family owned for the past 30 years the Black Bear Inn has been a part of Salem’s motel and hospitality industry since 1973. The hotel and conference center have been going through a lot of changes. All 101 rooms include small refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers and are currently being remodeled. A complimentary, hot breakfast is offered to all overnight guests and there is also an adjacent restaurant and lounge. Other amenities include a large swimming pool, hot tub, saunas and work out room. Best Western’s Conference Center can accommodate a small group or up to 175 people. Give them a call today and let them show you what hospitality is really about. Contact Mary Goodman at 503-581-2756 or email blackbearconferencecenter@yahoo.com.

CanStaff Employment Services - Bobby Canini, is the owner/operator of CanStaff which specializes in medical, dental and clerical employment. Contact Bobby Canini at 503-856-9596 or email bcanini@canstaff.net.

Terry Hancock - Prudential Real Estate Professionals - Commercial Service has represents the buy/sell relationship with commercial clients. Hancock’s trademark has been representing owners and tenants in the sale, purchase and leasing of commercial and industrial space. His experience and knowledge of the deal-making process, current market trends and issues that can influence each deal provide Hancock with the necessary qualifications when representing clients. Other resources available include outside experts in legal matters, environmental issues, financial matters, space planning or tenant improvement construction. Contact Terry Hancock at 503-370-2581 or email terry@terrylhancock.com - www.terrylhancock.com.

Jet Heating, Inc. - has been providing customers with excellent service for over a quarter of a century. They provide valuable, affordable, services including air conditioning, indoor air quality, energy management, and sheet metal fabrication. Their newest divisions are Jet Mechanical Plumbing and Jet Fire Protection. Jet Heating is licensed to perform work throughout the United States, specializing in service to residential, commercial and industrial facilities. They offer prompt, cost effective project tasking while maintaining excellent quality. Their philosophy is to provide clients with excellent, value-based workmanship, while maintaining a safe, stable environment for their employees and their families to prosper. Contact Doug Nusser at 503-363-2334 or email doug@jetheating.com - www.jetheating.com.

Mid-Valley Delivery Service, Inc. - family owned and operated since 1977, Mid-Willamette Delivery Service offers parcel delivery service and next business day delivery. MWD has warehouse locations in Salem (Corporate Headquarters), Portland, Eugene, Bend, Tillamook and Florence. Their service area encompasses Longview, WA to the north to Roseburg, Central Oregon, and on the coast from Coos Bay to Astoria. They handle any parcel up to 150 lbs and offer great service and very reasonable prices. Contact Colleen Forcier at 503-362-0535 or email colleen@midvalleydelivery.com.

Multi/Tech Engineering Services, Inc. - has one goal - to provide superior-quality engineering services in efficient time frames at reasonable fees. Communication with their clients is the most important component of their service, seeking input throughout the project to better serve clients needs. State-of-the-art equipment, including the latest AutoCAD technology gives their design-process flexibility and allows changes to be made easily. Services include site plan/land development engineering services for projects including processing plants, housing developments, multi-span bridges and mobile home parks. Environmental concerns, land development regulations and other project constraints are balanced to fit project needs. Other services include design and construction supervision of residential, commercial, industrial and health-care facilities; water, sewer and drainage utilities; a full spectrum of land surveying services; wetland and forest-management services. Contact Jeremy Grenz at 503-363-9227 or email jjg@multitech.ws.

W. Wallace Ogdahl, Attorney at Law - Salem litigation and trial attorney specializes in accidents, injury problems, business disputes, construction matters and real estate. Ogdahl was a Marine Corps Captain and also former President of the Marion County Bar Association. Contact Wallace Ogdahl at 503-399-9511.

Pacific Marketing, LLC - is a full-service promotional agency which provides creative solutions and leading-edge promotional products that maximize marketing strategies. Their professional approach to promoting your company includes an evaluation of your audience and marketing objectives, development of an effective theme, a detailed plan of action, and in-house graphic design services. A direct relationship with manufacturers ensures exceptional buying power for the most competitive prices and speedy shipment of imprinted items. Contact Luc Fortier at 503-362-4020 or email lucf@aiapacific.com - www.pacificmarketingsalem.com.

Qualified Staffing - was founded over two years ago in Salem, serving the Willamette Valley, from Albany to Portland, with an office in Bend to serve the central Oregon area. They understand the importance of flexibility and performance in adjusting to meet product and service demands in today’s business world. The staff has extensive experience in staffing, human resources, and business management. They provide the right qualified people for your needs for short-term, long-term, or permanent placement. Qualified Staffing specializes in general labor, assembly/warehouse, construction, welders, machinists, accountants and professional staff. Contact Mike Welstad at 503-375-9800. or email mwelstad@qualifiedstaffing.com.

Roger S. Paulsen, Attorney at Law - Attorney specializing in real estate, wills, trusts, aviation and general representation. 503-763-1211 or email rspaulson@worldnet.att.net.

SELCO Community Credit Union - opened their first branch in the mid-Willamette Valley in April, with a Grand Opening, special CD offering, and gifts for opening new accounts. The new branch – SELCO’s ninth – is located at 3833 Commercial Street SE in Salem. They offer a full range of financial services including mortgage, investment, insurance and member business services. The branch has one ATM and one drive-through lane. With a network of nine branch offices throughout western and central Oregon, SELCO provides service to more than 70,000 members. It now serves six counties in Oregon and an Albany branch is scheduled to open in June. SELCO’s members can access their accounts through a variety of convenient, no-cost options including online banking, phone banking, online loans, bill payment, electronic statements, and no-surcharge ATMs. Contact Kimberly Zahr at 503-315-4300 or visit www.selco.org.

Unitus Community Credit Union - Unitus may be new to the Salem community, but they have been providing full-service banking to members for almost 70 years. Unitus Community Credit Union, is one of the oldest credit unions in Oregon, serving members who live or work in Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington Counties. Uncommon courtesy, unparalleled service and unbelievably smart rates are just a few of the benefits when you become at member. Unitus is not-for-profit; providing members with better rates and lower fees - and in some cases, no fees at all. As a community credit union, Unitus is proud to support area non-profits including Helping Hands, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Easter Seals and Make-A-Wish Foundation. Stop by the latest addition to the Unitus family, located next to Fred Meyer on 3820 Market St. NE and learn more about the benefits of belonging to Unitus Community Credit Union. Contact Kim Butzner at 503-227-5571 or email kbutzner@unitusccu.com - www.unitusccu.com.