May 1, 2017
2017-18 Economic Forecast 
Will the Trump administration disrupt the economic expansion?
University of Oregon Economic Professor and Oregon Economic Forum Senior Director Tim Duy has an answer to that question. Learn what he has to say by attending  the SEDCOR May Economic Business Forum  noon  to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 at the  Broadway Commons,  1300 Broadway St. NE in Salem.
With the economic expansion entering its eighth year this summer, the question for many economists is - will it continue or stumble? 
Duy will review the current economic environment and explain his outlook for the next year for local, state and national economies. He will explain the signs the eight year expansion is drawing to a close and whether the Trump administration will push that timing forward or pull it back.  Duy has worked for the U.S. Department of Treasury as an economist in the International Affairs division and later with the G7 Group. He is a prominent commentator on the Federal Reserve, and MarketWatch describes his blog as "influencial" and The Huffington Post identified him as one of the top 26 economists to follow on Twitter.  To register for the lunch, go to SEDCOR's webpage www.sedcor.com  and click on Calendar of Events.  
Full build-out rendering of Henningsen's new facility in Mill Creek Corporate Park.
Henningsen Cold Storage opens new warehouse June 1
The Henningsen Warehouse has been built as an innovative hub for manufacturers and forward distribution, providing state-of-the-art infrastructure in a vastly growing region. The new facility is in the Mill Creek Corporate Park in Salem. 
The initial phase, construction of the multi-temperature facility, will serve as the backbone of this food manufacturing and distribution complex. Future site plans include individually-managed pods earmarked for repack operations all the way to full food manufacturing. The 6 million cubic foot cold storage facility is designed to meet growing energy efficiency and distribution demands through flexible racking design, taller roof clearance, variable speed drives, underfloor heating from reclaimed compressor heat, and LED lighting throughout the warehouse. Co-located food companies will benefit from direct access to the cold storage warehouse, eliminating inefficient shuttle services. This warehouse proves Henningsen is actively partnering with its customers, and is built to handle your company's 3PL requirements with ease and efficiency. Located on the Interstate 5 corridor, and augmented with Henningsen Transportation Services, this facility offers a local, regional and nationwide reach to deliver your products to the hands of your customers.     
Male golf player swinging club at beautiful sunset in background, with empty copyspace.
SEDCOR Golf Challenge
The 17th annual SEDCOR Golf Tournament is Friday, June 16 at Illahe Hills Country Club. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The tournament is limited to 36 teams and is a four-person team scrabble. Golf includes reserved golf carts, custom scorecard, driving range balls, breakfast snacks at registration and lunch. New this year are the Nike Concept Store, The Great Northwest Hole Challenge and Aurelius Driver Contest. Don't delay in signing up to play. Spots fill fast. If you have questions, email [email protected] or visit www.sedcor.com and click on Golf Tournament to register your team.  
Raise the Roof 
The third annual Raise the Roof Benefit Auction is Thursday, May 19 at the Salem Convention Center. A fundraiser for ACE or Advanced Construction Education, the event benefits high school students who are interested in learning all aspects of the construction trade in the Salem-Keizer School District. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and a silent auction with dinner at 7 p.m. followed by oral auction and program.  Tickets are $100 per person or $1,000 per table. Donations for the auctions are welcome such as gift certificates, vacation packages, merchandise or financial contribution. ACE's mission is to provide job site opportunities for Salem-Keizer School District high school students to develop and implement real world construction skills.  For event information, visit [email protected] or go to the website at contech-education.squarespace.com
2017 Keizer Iris Festival
April showers bring irises in May to the city of Keizer.
With plenty of fun activities, there's something for everyone to do and enjoy at the 2017 Keizer Iris Festival.  The four-day festival is  Thursday, May 18 to Sunday, May 21 and the theme is " Total Eclipse of the Heart" to reflect the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017. Festival goers can enjoy l ive entertainment, arts and crafts, carnival games and rides, a parade, food, a golf tournament, a Mother's Day Breakfast, car show, five Iris Festival fun runs, the Mayor's Pet Parade and more.
From May 1 to May 31, visitors are invited to view the  display gardens at Schreiner's Iris Gardens and Adelman's Peony Gardens.  Visit  Keizer Iris Festival  or call 503-393-9111 for more information.
Tour of Stayton 
Finding the right location to open a business can be a challenging task.
If you are an entrepreneur or small business owner looking for a unique and friendly location, the  Friends of  Old Town Stayton invite you to the "Tour of Possibilities" on Saturday, June 3 in Stayon's historic downtown.  From 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., participants will take a guided tour of multiple vacant commercial spaces in Stayton's "Old Town." 
Community leaders will be on hand to answer questions from building specs and historical significance to possible uses and future potential.  The event is free and open to the public.  Please register by noon on Thursday, May 30 by visiting www.friendsofoldtownstayton.com.   Contact Michelle Patrick at [email protected]  for questions.   
Bond feasibility study 
A Citizens Facilities Task Force has finished reviewing the Salem-Keizer Public School District's Long Range Facilities Plan. 
The plan outlines improvements needed at schools and facilities.  Projects include  enlarging many school facilities to relieve crowding and prepare for future enrollment, adding space to the Career and Technical Education course offerings in high schools, adding science labs to middle and high schools, enhancing safety and security, and increasing seismic safety. The cost of needed work is estimated from $671 to $766 million.  The school board received and accepted a report from the volunteer task force that recommended the board pursue a general obligation bond to fund needed projects. The school board instructed district staff to conduct a bond feasibility study. The study is ongoing and results are expected in May.  Once the study is complete and the school board has reviewed the results, the board will decide when or if it is appropriate to place a bond on the ballot, and the bond amount.  For information about facility needs in Salem-Keizer Public Schools, visit  www.salemkeizer.org/district/citizens-facilities-task-force  To receive periodic news from Salem-Keizer, please email Karma Krause at   [email protected]   to subscribe to the district's E-Updates bulletin.  
Community grants available
The  Oregon Community Foundation is accepting applications for its Community Grants program, which provides funding for capacity building, capital projects, and/or bridges funding for organizations or programs that support creative and sustainable solutions that address the common needs and aspirations of Oregonians.  Priority will be given to programs that create positive, substantive change and attempt to resolve problems at their source.  The average grant amount is $20,000.  To be eligible, applicants must recognized as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and be based in Oregon.
The community foundation encourages early applications. Applications submitted before midnight on June 20, 2017, will be entered into a drawing to receive one of two $2,500 grants for general operating support.
For program details and guidelines, application instructions, and tips on how to develop a strong proposal, visit  www.oregoncf.org
 Minto Island Bridge photo by Ron Cooper
Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge 
The city of Salem opened the Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge to the public on Friday, April 28. The bridge will remain open until June, when it will temporarily close to allow the contractor to safely remove the temporary work structures in the Willamette Slough and finish concrete walls, sidewalks and landscaping. The final construction phase must wait until June due to environmental regulations and requirements limiting access in the Willamette Slough. The city staff expects to hold a Grand Opening ceremony in August to celebrate the official and permanent opening of the bridge. First envisioned in 1975, the Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge and Trail is the last critical link in connecting 1,300 acres of parks and nearly 30 miles of trails between South Salem, Downtown Salem and West Salem. When combined, this acreage is larger than New York City's Central Park. To learn about the project visit  www.cityofsalem.net/mintobridge    
SEDCOR Meetings & Events
Mark your calendar!
June 14  -  Economic Business Forum Lunch - 2017 Real Estate Update 
Contact Tami Lundy at [email protected] for information on both events.

Member News & Events
Saalfeld Griggs new hire  -  Saalfeld Griggs, PC is pleased to announce Erin Milos, a graduate from the JD/MBA joint degree program at Willamette University College of Law, has joined the firm's Estate Planning & Administration Practice Group. For more information on the business law firm, visit www.sglaw.com
Salem Health appoints new trustee  -  John Lattimer was appointed to the Salem Health Board of Trustees. Lattimer is the chief administrative officer and budget officer for Marion County. Previously, he served as Oregon's legislative fiscal officer for 10 years, Oregon state auditor for five years, and chief information officer for the state of Oregon for two years. 
"We invited Mr. Lattimer to join the Salem Health Board of Trustees due to his record of service and his passion for the well-being of our community," Salem Health Board Chairman Bob Wells said. "His experience spans a variety of disciplines and he will provide valuable perspective." 
Lattimer looks forward to serving on the board, stating, "I am excited to be part of an organization that contributes to the health of our neighborhoods, schools and families in so many ways. Salem Health is a pillar of this community, and I'm looking forward to serving."
Sheldon Traver Media  -  Mid-Valley Communications has officially changed its name to Sheldon Traver Media.  Sheldon Traver Media offers content development for all print and web-based media including writing services, marketing and event photography and professional video production. Offices are in Salem and Silverton. 
Email Sheldon at [email protected] or call 503-507-9953 for information. 
Oregon State Baseball -    The Oregon State Beavers will play the University of Portland Pilots on Tuesday, May 16 at Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer. Gates open  at 4:30 p.m. and first pitch is at 5:35 p.m.  Local players playing for the Beavers include Andy Armstrong of West Salem  High School, and Sam  Tweedt  from South Salem High School. Get your  tickets by calling 503-390-2225 or visiting the Ticket Office at Volcanoes  Stadium.
Willamette Community Bank  -  President and CEO of Willamette Community Bank Dan McDowell announced the opening of the bank's newest office in Salem, 315 Commercial St. SE, Suite 110 in Salem.
"We believe in the small bank model where relationships come with real people and no phone tree," McDowell said. "We hired and have staffed the office with seasoned Salem bankers that know about and are active in this community. Larry Goodreau, Steve Horning, Frank Bermudez and Oracio Larios are looking forward to being a resource for your banking needs." 
Salem Association of REALTORS  ®  On April 12, more than 850 real estate agents, a record-breaking number, visited the Oregon Capitol. Their mission was to protect  homeownership and private property rights in Oregon. The members met with 83 of the 90 legislators to discuss several key issues still in play. 
SAR Community Fund, the Salem REALTOR® 501c3, continues its efforts to support local charities and is currently working on a food cart partnership with South High School's culinary program.
Congratulations to Joni McClintock of Sundance Realty who was chosen as  our REALTOR® of the Year.  Joni is a past president of SAR, a managing principal broker with her firm and active volunteer in the community.  
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