NEWS & NOTES

NETL promotion: The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has selected David Alman as a supervisory general engineer. Alman, who works at NETL in Albany, will be continuing his 16-year long career as an engineer with NETL. Most recently, he was a materials research engineer, working on projects aimed at developing metallic alloys that are more resistant to the high temperature and corrosive environments associated with solid oxide fuel cells and advanced coal combustion.

In his new position, Alman will lead projects that address materials challenges associated with emerging energy technologies. A native of Philadelphia, Pa., Alman resides in Corvallis. He holds a Ph.D. in materials engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y.

Honored twice: Willamette & Pacific Railroad recently was named recipient of two President's Awards from the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association. The awards will be presented at the ASLRRA's annual convention in Las Vegas on April 27. W&P was one of seven railroads recognized for safety accomplishments in 2008. It was only the second time in the history of the award that it has presented two awards to one railroad. Willamette & Portland was honored for achieving the lowest Frequency/Severity Index (FSI) in the 250,000-plus man hours category and also for logging the most man hours while maintaining a zero FSI. The awards are sponsored by BNSF Railway Co., CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern Corp. and Union Pacific Railroad.

Rotary grants: Altrusa, Helping Hands Gleaners and Mid-Valley Gleaners have been named as the recipients of 2009 Discretionary Grants from the Rotary Club of Albany. Each group receives a $1,000 grant to carry out their community projects. The recipients were chosen from among nearly 20 applicants. Club president Ed Hodney made the announcement. Founded in 1928, the Rotary Club of Albany is the oldest Rotary club in Linn County and has 65 members. There are 33,000 Rotary clubs located in over 200 countries worldwide.

New team member: Preston Kahl a real estate sales professional in Corvallis has joined Keller Williams Mid-Willamette Valley Market Center it was announced by Terri Woods, team leader of the company. Kahl has an extensive background in real estate and is a graduate of Pro Schools for Real Estate. He is a certified new homes sales professional. He will work out of the Keller Williams office in Avery Square, 815 N.W. Ninth St., Suite L-195 in Corvallis.

BUSINESS CALENDAR

April 7: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Eighth Annual Ag Appreciation Breakfast: "Eggs n' Issues: "Nutria, the OTHER Dark Meat". Speaker: Mike Martin. Time: 7-9 a.m. Location: Linn County Fair & Expo, Willamette Events Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany. Cost: $6.75 includes breakfast. Info: Call (541) 926-1517.

April 7: "Money Sense For Women - Session 1: Financial Basics". Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Location: OSU Federal Financial Center, 1980 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. Financial workshop for women covers financial basics. Cost: $10 workbook fee. Info: Call Anissa (541) 714-4093 or email to anissa@osufederal.com.

April 8: "Climate Change" program presented by Corvallis City Club. Speaker: Dr. Philip W. Mote. Time: 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Location: First Presbyterian Church Education Hall, 114 S.W. Eighth St., Corvallis. Info: Contact www.cityclubofcorvallis.org.

April 11-12: LBCC Business and Employer Services presents SHRM learning system course for Human Resource professionals looking to take the PHR/SPHR certification exam. Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. Location: Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany, room B-101. Info: Call (541) 917-4923.

April 13: Linn-Benton Community College is accepting program applications for the Polysomnographic Technologist or sleep technician classes, a one-year certificate that begins June 22 and runs through March 19, 2010. For program requirements and information go online to www.linnbenton.edu/go/forms under Special Admission Bulletins, and click on Polysomnography. Info: Call (541) 917-4923.

April 13: "Must We Have Pavement or Peonies" presented by Corvallis City Club. Speakers: Patrick Emerson, OSU and Robert Dietz, Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy. Time: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: First Presbyterian Church Education Hall, 114 S.W. Eighth St., Corvallis. An exploration of economic issues around development and development efforts. Info: www.cityclubofcorvallis@org.

April 14: "Money Sense For Women - Session 2: Insurance Basics, Are You Covered". Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Location: OSU Federal Financial Center, 1980 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. Cost: $10 workbook fee. Info: Call Anissa (541) 714-4093 or email to anissa@osufederal.com.

April 14: Linn Soil and Water Conservation District public meeting. Time: 7 p.m. Location: 33935 Hwy 99 E., Suite C, Tangent. Info: Call (541) 926-2483.

April 21: "Getting Into Business" presented by Business Enterprise Center. Time: 9 a.m.-noon. Location: Business Enterprise Center, 1965 S.W. Airport Ave. Cost: $10. Info: Call Barb Sloan at (541) 758-4009 or email at thebec@thebec.com.

April 21: Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce 2009 Business Expo. Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Location: The River Center, 3000 S. Santiam Hwy., Lebanon. Free to the public. Info: Call (541) 258-7164.

April 21: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. Time: 5:15-7 p.m. Location: Central Willamette Community Credit Union Administrative office, 7101 Supra Drive S.W., Albany. Cost: $6 pre-registered members; $7 members at the door; $10 non-members. Info: Call (541) 926-1517.

April 21: "Money Sense For Women - Session 3: Investing Basics". Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Location: OSU Federal Financial Center, 1980 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. Info: Call Anissa (541) 714-4093 or email to anissa@osufederal.com.

April 22: CASA of Linn County hosted luncheon. Time: noon-1 p.m. Location: Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany. Sponsored by Northwest Natural. Info: Call (541) 926-2651.

April 22: Albany-Millersburg Economic Development Corporation: "Starting, Managing or Expanding Your Business in Tight Times". Presenter: John Pascone, AMEDC president. Time: 3:30-5 p.m. Location: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, 431 First Ave. W. RSVP requested. Info: Call (541) 926-1517.

April 22: Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce After Hours. Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Location: Les Schwab, 1707 Main St., Sweet Home. Info: Call (541) 367-6186.

April 23: "Getting Into Business" presented by Business Enterprise Center. Time: 6-9 p.m. Location: Business Enterprise Center, 1965 S.W. Airport Ave. Cost: $10. Info: Barb Sloan at (541) 758-4009 or email at thebec@thebec.com.

April 23: "Helping Kids Succeed" luncheon. Time: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Oregon State University Alumni Center, 725 S.W. 26th St., Corvallis. Luncheon and vendor fair open to communities in Linn and Benton counties.

April 24-26: "Wildland Firefighting" offered by Linn-Benton Community College Business and Employer Services. Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: LBCC main campus, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany. Class size is limited. Participants must be 18 or older, in good physical condition and have 2 forms of government-issued identification. Cost: $275. Info: Call (541) 917-4923.

April 25: Traffic Control Flagger Certification. Time: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: LBCC College Center Boardroom, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany. Completion of course along with meeting all requirements certifies students to flag traffic in Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Washington. Cost: $80 (includes materials). Info: Call (541) 917-4923.

April 25-26: 2009 Oregon Ag Fest featuring Trade, Craft and Garden Show. Time: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., both days. Location: Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. Info: Michele Ruby at (503) 550-4765, or online at www.oragfest.com.

April 28: "Money Sense For Women - Session 2: Investing For Retirement". Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Location: OSU Federal Financial Center, 1980 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. Info: Call Anissa (541) 714-4093 or email to anissa@osufederal.com.

April 28: "Cash is King: Understanding & Improving Cash Flow". Presenter: Alan Fudge, Director of LBCC Small Business Development Center. Time: Noon-1:30 p.m. Location: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, 435 First Ave. W., Albany. Cost: $10 for chamber members; $20 for non-members. Cost includes refreshments & light lunch. Info: Call (541) 926-1517.

April 29: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Forum Luncheon: "The Impact of U.S. Treasury Programs on Oregon Banks", sponsored by Citizen's Bank. Speaker: Linda Navarro, President and CEO, Oregon Banker's Association. Time: 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. Location: Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd. Cost: $13 for pre-registered members; $15 members at the door; $17 guests. Info: Call (541) 926-1517.

May 1-3: "Wildland Firefighting" offered by Linn-Benton Community College Business and Employer Services. Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: LBCC main campus, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany. Class size is limited. Participants must be 18 or older, in good physical condition and have 2 forms of government-issued identification. Cost: $275. Info: Call (541) 917-4923.

May 5: "Money Sense For Women - Session 2: Planning For Future Life Events". Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Location: OSU Federal Financial Center, 1980 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. Info: Call Anissa (541) 714-4093 or email to anissa@osufederal.com.

May 7: Town Hall 2009: "Prosperity That Fits". Speaker: Dr. Robert Young, University of Oregon. Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Location: CH2M Hill Alumni Center Ballroom, 725 W.W. 26th St., Corvallis. Discussion on sustainable cities. Free to the public. Info: Contact www.prosperitythatfits.us.

May 14: Willamette Angel Conference for investors. Keynote Speaker: Dave Hersch, CEO of Jive Software. Time: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Location: Oregon State University, CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Corvallis. Cost: Student registration $75; Regular registration $199. Info: Online at www.willametteconference.com.

June 5: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce 2009 Wah Chang Golf Tournament. Time: Shotgun start at 7 a.m. Location: Spring Hill Country Club. Cost: $125 per person/$625 per team before May 15; $135 per person/$675 per team after May 15. Info: Call (541) 926-1517.

June 10: Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce After Hours. Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Location: Edgewater RV Resort, 1400 60th Ave., Sweet Home. Info: Call (541) 367-6186.

June 22-27: "Wildland Firefighting" offered by Linn-Benton Community College Business and Employer Services. Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: LBCC main campus, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany. Class size is limited. Participants must be 18 or older, in good physical condition and have 2 forms of government-issued identification. Cost: $275. Info: Call (541) 917-4923.