Registration forms are distributed in your Chamber Network.

Register your team before May 18th for early bird rates!

• City of Albany Public Safety Levy: A five year operating levy that was first implemented in 2002 (by tremendous support of voters) that supports Police, Fire and Ambulance services. This levy will allow for continued services within city limits. With a population increase since the last levy there is an increased demand for services. The citizens and businesses in Albany need to continue their support for public safety.

Will Tucker has been endorsed by the Good Government Council, the political action affiliate of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce. This endorsement was made after interviews with both candidates running for this position.

The GGC is non-partisan. Some of the questions taken into consideration when endorsing a candidate for this position include, but are not limited to: does the candidate understand and support the concerns of Albany area businesses, are they favorable to a strong and competitive business climate, and how will they work within county budget constraints to manage and lead Linn County.

Endorsement goes to incumbent Will Tucker. Will lives in the Scio/Crabtree area and has served constituents well these past four years as a Linn County Commissioner. He has a good working relationship with other Commissioners, Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller, and other elected officials. Through his active volunteerism and business roles he understands the needs and desires of Linn County citizens. Will continues to take an active role in developing jobs for citizens of the County while making the most efficient use of taxpayer resources and prioritizing needs. The Good Government Council encourages Linn County voters to re-elect Commissioner Will Tucker.

“Eggs & Issues”

Tuesday, April 3rd

Linn County Fair & Expo

Willamette Events Center

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Guest Speaker:
Bill Boggess

Professor & Executive Associate Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences at OSU

See the Chamber Network or Weekly Email blast for registration information!

Distinguished Service Award

Special Presentation to Bill O’Bryan – National Frozen Foods

Jim Linhart First Citizen

Michelle Maddux-Robinson – Furniture Share

Jessica Pankratz – Town & Country Realty

Mark Raum – Umpqua Bank

Junior First Citizen

Bre Kerkvliet – Corvallis Knights

Derrick Lenzer – Mission Hills MTG Bankers

Katie Stephenson – Farmers Insurance

Distinguished Student

Jonathan Faddis – Santiam Christian High School

Nicole Kachel – West Albany High School

Ryan Osuna – South Albany High School

We are also proud to announce the nominees for the Business of the Year Awards.  The nominees for these awards have contributed to the community for the last five years or more, have participated in the community both individually and collectively and added to the economic vitality and livability of our community. This year’s nominees for Large and Small Business of the Year are:

Large Business of the Year

Hayden Homes

Holiday Inn

Mega Foods

Phoenix Inn & Suites

MartInvest

Small Business of the Year

Marrakesh Salon

Mike’s Heating & Air Conditioning

Xtreme Grafx

It will be a great night to help congratulate our local businesses and individuals who do so much in our community.

Leadership books and articles too often focus on actions/behaviors.  At the root of all action are the things that are important to us: beliefs, values, emotions.  This session of Leadership Edge will focus on the power of understanding those things that you value the most and, in turn, use to lead others.  The reading for the month is Leadership from the Inside Out by Kevin Cashman.  Our conversation will be filled with some of the exercises that he has in this great book.

You can register for this event via the registration flyer that was included in your Chamber Network newsletter, broadcast email or via the Program & Events section of this website.

Come hear Dave’s personal message of redemption and vision of  ”making the world a better place, one loaf of bread at a time”.  Learn how Dave turned his life around after his struggles with severe depression and drug use, and incarceration.

You can register for this event via the registration flyer that was included in your Chamber Network newsletter, broadcast email or via the Program & Events section of this website.

The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce encourages members of our community to nominate a business or individual that has shown a dedication to our community through exemplary service and community leadership.

If you have any questions, please call the Chamber office at (541) 926-1517.

When turning in your nomination form, please make sure that it is filled out completely,and provide at least three letters of recommendation in addition to the nomination form.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS

Finalists and recipients will be honored based on the following criteria:

Individuals participate actively in a variety of service projects and programs leading to civicimprovement, human welfare, and/or environmental enhancement.

The nominee also must have a positive impact on the social or economic climate of the community, and influence the community through his or her leadership.

Distinguished Service Award – Outstanding career of community service,Candidates must be over 55 years of age.

Jim Linhart First Citizen Award – Outstanding service during the last three years.Candidates must be between 40 and 55 years of age.

Junior First Citizen Award – Outstanding service during the last three years.Candidates must be under 40 years of age.

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS – (Businesses may nominate themselves)

Finalists and recipients will be honored based on the Following Criteria:

Businesses have made a substantial contribution to the community for the last five years or longer, have employees who individually and collectively participate in the community, and

the physical presence of the business adds to the economic vitality and livability of our community.

Large Business of the Year Award - A Chamber member business with over 25 employees.

Small Business of the Year Award – A Chamber member business with 25 employees or less.

Nomination Deadline: January 27, 2012

Download a nomination form here!