News & Notes

Manager named: KeyBank has named Bob Reineke to manage the branch at 310 S. Third St. in Harrisburg. He will manage the consumer and business banking service delivery at the branch, and is accountable for the branch's revenue, expense management and profitability. Prior to joining KeyBank, Reineke worked as an investment representative with Edward Jones and as a loan officer with Infinity Lending Solutions, both in Eugene. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a bachelor's degree in economics and a master's in business administration.

Grant recipient: The Benton Furniture Share, serving Linn, Benton and surrounding counties, is the recipient of a $7,500 grant from theJohn and Netta B. Parke Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation for support to current programs, to increase resource development activities and to expand operations in Linn County and rural areas of Benton and Lincoln counties. Benton Furniture Share provides basic furniture and household goods to those within the vulnerable populations of local communities.

Bank honored: Willamette Community Bank president and CEO Dave Wood announced recently that the bank has been awarded a 5-Star (Superior) Rating from Bauer Financial, Inc., an independent bank rating company. The 5-Star Rating indicates that Willamette Community Bank is both financially sound and has the resources to deal with a variety of economic conditions. Bauer's 5-Star Rating, its highest performance ranking, represents an independent, unbiased analysis of a financial institution's safety and soundness position. It is based on a complex analysis of financial criteria including capitalization, asset quality, profitability, liquidity and risk. Bauer has been analyzing and reporting the financial condition of the nation's banking industry since 1983. Willamette Community Bank has branches in Albany and Lebanon.

Volunteer board: Willamette Valley Wineries Association's new volunteer board for 2009 was recently elected. The 2009 officers are: President, Alex Sokol Blosser, Sokol Blosser Winery; Vice President, Morgan Broadley, Broadley Vineyards; and President Emeritus, David Adelsheim, Adelsheim Vineyard. The board members are Jesse Lange, Lange Estate; John Pataccoli, Redhawk Winery; Wayne Bailey, Youngberg Hill Vineyards; Harry Peterson-Nedry, Chehalem; Brian O'Donnell, Belle Pente Vineyard and Winery; Kristin Marchesi, Montinore Estate; Laurent Montalieu, Solena Cellars; Pat Dudley, Bethel Heights Vineyard; Amy Wesselman, Westrey Wine Company; Jason Lett, The Eyrie Vineyards; Annie Shull, Raptor Ridge Winery; Rollin Soles, Argyle Winery; and Rob Stuart, R. Stuart & Company.

The nonprofit industry association is dedicated to achieving recognition for the Willamette Valley as a premier pinot noir-producing region.

Business Calendar

Jan. 5: Linn-Benton MicroBusiness Workshop, a free introductory workshop for low- to moderate-income individuals interested in starting or expanding a small business. Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Location: LBCC Sweet Home Center, (Room 102), 1661 Long St. Information/Registration: Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services, (541) 752-7220, ext. 300, or register online at www.w-nhs.org.

Jan. 6: Linn-Benton MicroBusiness Workshop, a free introductory workshop for low- to moderate-income individuals interested in starting or expanding a small business. Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Location: LBCC Albany campus (Room CC-213), 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W. Information/Registration: Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services, (541) 752-7220, ext. 300, or register online at www.w-nhs.org.

Jan. 8: Linn-Benton MicroBusiness Workshop, a free introductory workshop for low- to moderate-income individuals interested in starting or expanding a small business. Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Location: LBCC Lebanon Center, (Room 204), 44 Industrial Way. Information/Registration: Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services, (541) 752-7220, ext. 300, or register online at www.w-nhs.org.

Jan. 12: Linn-Benton MicroBusiness Workshop, a free introductory workshop for low- t moderate-income individuals interested in starting or expanding a small business. Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Location: LBCC Benton Center, (Room 234), 757 N.W. Polk Ave., Corvallis. Information/Registration: contact Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services, (541) 752-7220, ext. 300, or register online at www.w-nhs.org.

Jan. 17: Eight-hour Forklift Safety Training course includes four hours classroom training and four hours on the forklift. Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: LBCC Albany Campus, IC-106, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W. Cost: $149 includes materials. Information/Registration: LBCC Business and Employer Services, (541) 917-4923.

January 20: Expanding Your Leadership Edge. Discussion "Bad Leadership: What It is, How It Happens, Why It Happens" by Barbara Kellerman, presented by Joseph Bailey, LBCC faculty. Time: 7:50 a.m. Location: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, 435 1st Ave. W. Cost: $10. For information contact the chamber at 926-1517.

January 22: Oregon State University Career Services present OSU Nonprofit Opportunities Expo. Promotional opportunity for local and national nonprofit organizations to connect with students for volunteering, internship and job opportunities. Time: TBA. Location: OSU Memorial Union. For addtional information contact Melissa Brazeale at 541-737-4085 or via email at melissa.brazeale@oregonstate.edu.

January 23 & January 30: LBCC Business and Employer Services presents a 10-hour course designed to prepare agricultural workers for the Oregon Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator exam. Time: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 23; 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 30. Location: LBCC Willamette Room, CC-210, 2nd floor of College Center, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Cost: $80 includes materials. For additional information and to register, contact LBCC Business and Employer Services at 541-917-4923.

January 26: Conflict Skills Workshop, English session, sponsored by Linn-Benton Mediation Services. One-night, beginning level workshop for anyone desiring training in conflict resolution. Time: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Location: Upstairs conference room at Two Rivers Market, 250 Broadalbin Street S.W., downtown Albany. Cost: $20 (scholarships available). Contact Corinne at 541-928-5323 or intern@peak.org for details.

February 13 & February 20: LBCC Business and Employer Services presents a 10-hour course in Spanish designed to prepare agricultural workers for the Oregon Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator exam. Time: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 13 & 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 20. Location: LBCC Alsea Room, CC-203, 2nd floor of the College Center, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Cost: $80 includes materials. For additional information and to register, contact LBCC Business and Employer Services at 541-917-4923.

February 21-22: 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. Saturdays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays. Course also held March 14-15 and April 11-12. Location: Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany, room B-101. Contact the Business and Employer Services center for cost and additional information at 541-917-4923.

March 9: Conflict Skills Workshop, Spanish session, sponsored by Linn-Benton Mediation Services. One-night, beginning level workshop for anyone desiring training in conflict resolution. Time: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Location: Upstairs conference room at Two Rivers Market, 250 Broadalbin Street S.W., downtown Albany. Cost: $20 (scholarships available). Contact Corinne at 541-928-5323 or intern@peak.org for details.