Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 10:00 pm
News & Notes
Hall of Fame: Mary Hartley has earned the prestigious Hall of Fame Award for 2007. Only 2 percent of 100,000 RE/MAX agents in 65 countries qualify for the award. Hartley works at RE/MAX Integrity.
Hartley has been in the real estate business for 13 years. Previously, she was an interior decorator for 20 years. She holds the Graduate of the Real Estate Institute and Accredited Staging Professional designations. She enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters and four grandchildren, as well as doing community service at her church and shopping for antiques.
Profit and Loss: U.S. Bancorp has reported net income of $1,090 million for the first quarter of 2008, compared with $1,130 million for the first quarter of 2007. Diluted earnings per common share of $.62 in the first quarter of 2008 were slightly lower than the same period of 2007 by 1.6 percent, or $.01 per diluted common share. Return on average assets and return on average common equity were 1.85 percent and 21.3 percent, respectively, for the first quarter of 2008, compared with returns of 2.09 percent and 22.4 percent, respectively, for the first quarter of 2007.
No Meth: Not in my neighborhood: Mid-valley business leaders are invited to a No Meth in My Neighborhood training program from 6 to 9 p.m. June 3 at the Center for Business & Industry, 365 Ferry Street S.E., Salem.
The program is sponsored by the No Meth: Not in my Neighborhood and Chemeketa Small Business Development Center.
The program will focus on "everything you need to know about your responsibilities as a business owner as it relates to the new Oregon Identity Protection Act."
There is no charge. For more information, call 503-362-9790.
Business Calendar
April 21-25: Administrative professionals and office support staff week.
April 22: Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce 2008 Business Expo, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the River Center, 3000 South Santiam Highway (former Wal-Mart building). Table sponsorships are $50 for chamber members or $75 for nonmembers. $10 for electrical hookup. For more information, contact Shelly Garrett at 541-258-7164.
April 25: Ribbon cutting, All American Restoration and Cleaning, 30775 Spring Street, Lebanon. 9 a.m. by the Lebanon Chamber Ambassadors. Call 401-8673 for more information.
April 26: Saturday, Albany Farmer's Market, city hall parking lot. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 740-1542.
April 25-27: RV show, at the River Center, 3000 South Santiam Highway, Lebanon. Presented by Linn-Co Federal Credit Union and Guaranty RV Super Centers. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. For more information, call 1-888-883-9496.
April 29: A Water Rights Boot Camp will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pioneer Villa in Halsey. This seminar on water law in Oregon and water rights in the Pacific Northwest will be presented by Laura A. Schroeder of Schroeder Law Offices, P.C., Portland. Pre-registration requested. Cost is $25 and includes lunch and materials. Contact Linn Soil and Water Conservation District, 541-926-2483, or Debra.Paul@or.nacdnet.net.
April 30: Dr. Ted Brekken, assistant professor of energy systems at Oregon State University, will talk about hybrid electric vehicles during the April 30 Albany Area Chamber of Commerce forum, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center. Cost: $13 to $18. Register at: info@albanychamber.com.
May 13: Supervisor Skills Series, speaker Jean Bonifas,"Message Preparation & Delivery," Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, 9 a.m. to noon. $76.50 or $193 for three sessions. Chamber conference room 435, 1st Ave. West. Pre-registration required: Springboard Northwest, 140 S.W. 2nd Street, No. 202, Corvallis, 97333 or e-mail: jean@springboardnw.com.
May 17-18: Community Pride Weekend, sponsored by Lebanon Partners for Progress and Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce. Time to pressure wash, weed, spread bark mulch, plant flowers and more. Call 401-7476 or email: adventureriders@yahoo.com.
May 20: Expanding Your Leadership Edge, presented by Joseph Bailey, LBCC faculty member. 7:50 to 10 a.m., chamber office, 435 First Ave. W. Learn how to adapt your leadership style to assess the person and ensure that goals and visions are met.
June 3: No meth: Not in my neighborhood program, 6 to 9 p.m., Center for Business & Industry, 365 Ferry Street S.E., Salem. Free. Sponsored by No Meth: Not in my Neighborhood and Chemeketa Small Business Development Center. For info: call 503-362-9790.
June 6: 2008 Wah Chang golf tournament, Spring Hill Country Club. Entry fee: before May 16, $125 person or $625/team; after May 16: $135/person or $675/team. Register at: info@albanychamber.com.
June 11: Supervisor Skills Series, Jean Bonifas speaker, "Motivate and Reward," Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, 9 a.m. to noon. $76.50 or $193 for three sessions. Chamber conference room 435, 1st Ave. West. Pre-registration required: Springboard Northwest, 140 S.W. 2nd Street, No. 202, Corvallis, 97333 or e-mail: jean@springboardnw.com.
July 11: Entek International presents the 8th annual Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce golf tournament. Mallard Creek Golf Course. Entry fee $500 per team. For more information, call 258-7164 or email: shelly@lebanon-chamber.org.