News & Notes

Lahmann promoted: Willamette Valley Bank has announced the promotion of Barbara Lahmann to assistant vice president and relationship manager. Lahmann has been with the bank for more five years.

Lahmann's 30 years of experience in the banking industry with in-depth knowledge of commercial lending and customer relations make her an excellent addition to the Albany location. She is involved with the Marion Polk Builders Association, Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and the Willamette Valley Home Building Association.

Willamette Valley Bank is a locally owned community bank serving Oregon since 2000 with branches in Salem, Keizer and Albany.

New flight instructor: David Greer has joined the staff of Reliant Aviation, 525 Aviation Way, Albany, as a full-time flight instructor. Greer is a certified flight and multi engine instructor. He is a member of National Association of Flight Instructors. Greer is available for instruction in Reliant Aviation's aircraft or yours, for everything from private pilot certification and flight reviews, to the instrument rating, and pilot proficiency checks. Contact Greer at www.reliantaviation.net or call 928-3232.

Windermere/Willamette Valley: Sharon L. Davis, Broker has joined the real estate sales team at Windermere/Willamette Valley, Corvallis. After many years of employment with Hewlett-Packard, Sharon decided to obtain her license. She has lived in the area for 28 years. She is a member of the Willamette Association of Realtors (WAOR), National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service (WVMLS). Call Davis at 541-740-7130 or 541-754-6101 office; E-mail: sharonldavis@windermere.com

Prudential Real Estate: Lisa Fischer has joined the Prudential Real Estate Professionals in the Corvallis branch. Fischer attended Corvallis High School, and earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University in political science, with a minor in speech communication.

Real Estate programs: "Making Wise Decisions in Today's Real Estate Market" will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on four Tuesdays beginning Feb. 19 at the Phoenix Inn. The programs are free to those who pre-register at realestatetalk@KGAL.com or call 541-791-9310. Topics will include: Feb. 19: understanding today's real estate market in the Mid-Willamette Valley; Feb. 26: selling your home in a challenging market; March 4: buying a home in an always changing market; March 11: what is investment property and is it right for you?

New bank director: Richard Brandvold, president and CEO of Brandvold Construction, Inc., in Lebanon, has been named to the Willamette Community Bank board of directors. Brandvold is a real estate developer and contractor.

"The board is fortunate to have Richard Brandvold as our newest director," said board chair Kent Hickam. "With his experience in real estate development and construction, Richard will be a very valuable asset to our bank as we continue expanding our market presence in the Mid-Willamette Valley".

The locally owned bank has offices in Albany and Lebanon.

Grand opening: SunnyPatch Boutique, a specialty children's store at 121 Broadalbain S.W., will hold a grand opening at 10 a.m. on March 1. The shop includes specialty clothing, shoes and eventually maternity and furniture. Sizes range from infant to size 12 to 14 for young children. The grand opening will include specials on Easter apparel.

Trip winner: Suzie Self, a Home & Garden Party Designer from Albany, has earned a week-long cruise for two on the Carnival Liberty. Stops will include Key West, the Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios Jamaica. Home & Garden Party specializes in tabletop stoneware, candles, framed art and home decor.

Profit and Loss

Willamette Valley Bank: Net income for 2007 at Willamette Valley Bank was $823,394, an increase of 18.8% over the prior year. Earnings per share were up 13%.

Highlights for the year include: earnings per fully diluted share was $.85, up from $.75 last year; total loans increased from $83.7 million to $92.9 million, up 11% over 2006; gross revenues up from $6.7 million to $9.2 million, an increase of 37%; total assets increased from $102.4 million to $104 million.

Business Calendar

Feb. 18: Business After Hours, 5:15-7 p.m., Phoenix Inn Suites. Co-sponsored by Ray's Food Place. Sponsored by the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce. $6 for members/$10 for non-members. At the door, $7 for members. Food, wine, beer and door prizes. Fax registrations to 926-7064.

Feb. 21: Business and Employer Services at Linn-Benton Community College will present "Getting Paid to Talk," an introduction to voice acting, from 6:30-9 p.m. on the main campus, Fireside Room, College Center, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany. Cost: $39. Registration: 917-4738.

Feb. 21-23: The 2008 Oregon Logging Conference, Logging, Construction, Trucking and Heavy Equipment Expo, will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 21; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 22 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 23, at the Lane County Fairgrounds and Convention Center in Eugene. Cost: $85. Registration: 800-595-9191, 541-686-9191, www.oregonloggingconference.com.

Feb. 26: Selling your home in a challenging market. Albany Phoenix Inn, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Pre-register at realestatetalk@KGAL.com or call 541-791-9310.

Feb. 26: Lorrie Vogel, general manager of Nike's Considered Design division, will talk about "How Nike is Reducing Its Environmental Footprint and Incorporating Sustainability into Its Products." Noon to 1:30 p.m., at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center in Ballroom 110C. Free. Part of the Sustainability Lecture Series sponsored by the OSU College of Business.

Feb. 27: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce forum luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road. Guest speaker will be Supt. Timothy F. McLain of the Oregon State Police. Cost: $13 to $18. Contact the chamber at 926-1517 or info@albanychamber.com.

Feb. 29: Lebanon Chamber of Commerce forum, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital career training center. RSVP to mary@lebanon-chamber.org by Feb. 25. Cost: $10. Topic: 2008 chamber goals.

March 4: Buying a home in an always changing market, Albany Phoenix Inn, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Pre-register at realestatetalk@KGAL.com or call 541-791-9310.

March 4-6: Oregon Employer Council annual state conference for business, The Riverhouse Hotel and Conference Center, Bend. Call 503-947-1305 or visit www.workingoregon.org/oec.

March 5: Women in Business Seminar, "Balancing Your Two Lives: How to Work Towards Work/Life Balance." 11:30 a.m., Spring Hill Country Club, 155 Country Club Lane N.W. $20, reservations required. Contact the Albany chamber at 926-1517 or e-mail info@albanychamber.com.

March 5: Legal Hiring Practices, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Holiday Inn Express, Opal Court S.E., Albany. Presented by the Linn Benton Employer Council and the Albany and Lebanon chambers of commerce. $59 per person, or $49 for Albany or Lebanon chamber members. Make checks to Linn Benton Employer Council, 139 4th Ave. S.E., Albany, OR 97321. Deadline is March 3.

March 8: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce distinguished service awards banquet. Social 6 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m. at Linn-Benton Community College. Theme: Albany Can-Can!, dress in your best "business burlesque" attire. $60 per person, payable to Albany Chamber, 435 1st Ave W., Box 548 Albany, 97321.

March 11: What is investment property and is it right for you? Albany Phoenix Inn, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Pre-register at realestatetalk@KGAL.com or call 541-791-9310.

March 11: Linn Soil and Water Conservation District meeting, 7 p.m., district office, 33935 Highway 99E, Suite C, Tangent. Open to the public.

March 28-30: Log Home and Timber Frame Expo, Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland. 50 leading companies, plus experts in a variety of log home and timber frame home options. $15 for 3-day pass. 15 and under free. Tickets at the door. Show hours: March 28: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; March 29: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; March 30: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Included with entry fee is a one-year subscription to Country's Best Log Homes or Log Homes Illustrated. For info visit www.logexpo.com or call 1-888-LOG-EXPO.

April 11-12: Oregon 4-H Leaders Forum, Dallas High School, 1250 Holman Ave. Register by March 31 by calling Linn County OSU Extension or online at http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/people/volunteers/forum_or_leaders.html.