SEDCOR - Membership

Membership

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Why Be a Member of SEDCOR?

Your SEDCOR membership is an investment in the economic health and stability of Marion and Polk Counties and, ultimately, in the success of your own business. It is the only organization with a full regional focus. In strong economic times, it's an "insurance policy" against the day when things are not so good. In weak economic times, it's an investment in the organization which leads the effort to bring outside stimulus to the local economy.

Core Benefits of SEDCOR Membership

A stronger more stable and diversified local economy.
More investment working its way through the local economy.
More business opportunities for local companies.
More jobs for local citizens.
Strong advocacy for the manufacturing and distribution sectors, which positively impact the whole business community.
A happier, healthier, safer community with enhanced livability for all.
Opportunities to meet and work with a cross section of the region's business and community leaders by participating in SEDCOR events:

Monthly Economic Business Forums
Industrial Site Tours
Annual Gala
Annual Honors Luncheon
Annual Golf Tournament

Opportunities to promote your business through SEDCOR's publications and sponsorship of SEDCOR events.
Multiple listings in the SEDCOR Membership Directory and the SEDCOR Enterprise, thereby assuring that others will know of your commitment to economic development in our region.
Access to regular information on business and economic issues through SEDCOR publications.
Access to business referrals and assistance from SEDCOR staff professionals.

Membership in SEDCOR is an investment in the future of your business. It is also an investment in the future of the entire Marion and Polk County community.

Why SEDCOR?

Garmin AT, Inc. is a world renowned designer and manufacturer of navigation and communication devices. Their emphasis on continual innovation, has fueled their ever-growing product line. The Salem facility focuses on products such as the all-in-one aviation system that allows pilots to navigate and communicate with ease.

SEDCOR’s effort to create a strong local economy, and their ability to interconnect the community has been extremely beneficial to Garmin AT. Their support in finding training funds, facilitating lean manufacturing to reduce costs, as well as establishing community relationships have ensured success. With the projected growth of our company, it is certain that community infrastructure will be more important than ever and SEDCOR’s involvement will be even more critical.

Gloria Bracey, General Manager
Garmin AT, Inc.
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Universal Forest Products, Inc., is the nation’s leading manufacturer and distributor of wood and wood-alternative products to retail/dealer, site-built construction, manufactured housing and industrial markets. The company is America’s leading buyer of solid-sawn lumber and the largest customer of North America’s largest mills.

SEDCOR has been instrumental in assisting us through our construction and development processes by being a strong advocate to local government issues and regulations.

David Miles, General Manager
Universal Forest Products, Inc.
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Forest River is America’s largest producer of towable RV’s and cargo trailers. They are dedicated to helping people experience the joy of the outdoors by building better recreational vehicles.

Forest River has recently expanded our Recreational Vehicle and Cargo Division product offerings. Neither of these could have taken place without SEDCOR’s assistance in acquiring additional facilities. Since our first trailer came off the line in January, 2000 — SEDCOR’s has only been a phone call away with help on workforce development, facility growth, and staying competitive through lean manufacturing training.

Tom Martin, General Manager
Forest River, Inc.