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FREE Oregon Small Business Fairs
From Brian Wozniak of the IRS. Small businesses may be interested in attending one of these free Oregon Small Business Fairs:
Portland – September 11th: http://egov.oregon.gov/DCBS/SBO/docs/3202_5_10.pdf
Medford – October 2nd: http://egov.oregon.gov/DCBS/SBO/docs/3528_6_10.pdf
jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerryheilman, 7:37 AM [link]
August Spotlight On Indie New Wave Business: Element Graphics
Spotlight on Indie New Wave Business: Element Graphics
Katy Krupp, owner of Element Graphics, shares the following.
Element Graphics Inc is a business based on creativity, customer satisfaction and hard work. Mainly, we screen print on garments, make signs and banners, and offer graphic design. We also offer vehicle lettering, embroidery and large format digital printing.
I grew up in Corvallis, left and came back. I enjoy this community and the opportunities here. While in college, I worked for Steve George (my high school swim coach), owner of Innovative Business Promotions. I was the head sign maker and graphic designer. Fast forward 10 years; Steve was looking to sell the sign making and screen printing portion of his business, keeping the promotional side. He offered me the purchase of the business and I took, what I felt, was a once in a lifetime opportunity. He gave me the key, I opened the door and thus began Element Graphics – in August of 2006. My specialty is graphic design, which I have cultivated here as well. By the way, Steve and I still swim in the mornings if anyone wants to join for a great workout!
Many local independent business owners in Corvallis have reached out to help me, answer questions and share ideas. I feel those conversations are priceless in my journey as a business owner. I am also doing my best with the beautification of Corvallis by making sure the signs we make are attractive.
The challenges I have faced as a new business owner are few within the community. It would be nice to have a lower rent payment without sacrificing location. We have also faced the challenge of gaining customers who don’t know it can be done better. People are surprised our ink doesn’t run or chip off shirts for example.
If you have events you need shirts or signs for, please come by, email or call. Our screen printer has 11 years of experience printing on garments. She is highly skilled at matching ink color. We have a large format digital printer that can print banners and signs with amazing clarity. If you need a logo or other design work, consider us, we like to create.
Contact Katy Krupp and Element Graphics at 541-752-0033; 250 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis; www.element-graphics.com; http:elementagraphics.wordpress.com/ and katy@element-graphics.com.
Your Business could be spotlighted next!
Are you an Indie Pioneer (over 50 years in business), an Indie Mainstay (over 5 years in business) or an Indie New Wave Business (in biz for less than 5 years)? CIBA members want to know more about you and your business! What makes your independent business unique? What adventures in entrepreneurship have you had? Here are some suggestions on how to provide information for a future CIBA Indie Spotlight! For more information, contact our office at 541-752-0047;info@Corvallisiba.org">info@Corvallisiba.org.
Indie Pioneer (50+ years)
1. Tell us a little history about your business - How long has your business been in Corvallis and how did it get started? What does your business do or provide?
2. Why do you think your business has been successful for so long?
3. Do you have any “words of wisdom” to share with new business owners here in Corvallis?
4. Anything else you’d like to share with other CIBA members?
5. Contact information for your business that we can include in the article.
Indie Mainstay (over 5 years in business)
1. Tell us a little about your business – what do you do or provide, how long have you been in town?
2. What do you enjoy most about being a local independent business owner here in Corvallis?
3. What do you know now that you wish you had known when you started your business?
4. Anything else you’d like to share with other CIBA members?
5. Contact information for your business that we can include in the article.
Indie New Wave (less than 5 years in business)
1. Tell us a little about your business – what do you do or provide, why did you decide to start a business in Corvallis?
2. What excites you most about starting a local independent business here in Corvallis?
3. What challenges have you faced as a new business owner in town?
4. Anything else you’d like to share with other CIBA members?
5. Contact information for your business that we can include in the article.
jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerryheilman, 7:35 AM [link]
August Spotlight On Pioneer Business: Corvallis Insurance Services
Peter Ball sent the following information about Corvallis Insurance Services.
Corvallis Insurance Services, Inc. was founded in 1951 and started from scratch writing insurance for families and small businesses. Today we continue this emphasis focusing on individual relationships. We have insured three generations from several families and take pride in providing comprehensive insurance coverage at affordable rates through the use of many fine companies. We are there when you have a claim or a service need. Our staff average over 20 years of insurance experience each and welcome the chance to review your insurance. You can buy your insurance anywhere but would you really like someone who will look after your insurance needs? Contact us at 541-757-1990 (corins@teleport.com">corins@teleport.com) on the web at corvallisinsuranceservices.com or drop by the office Monday through Friday at 456 SW Washington Avenue.
Peter Ball and Corvallis Insurance Services can also be reached at 541-757-1990.
Your Business could be spotlighted next!
Are you an Indie Pioneer (over 50 years in business), an Indie Mainstay (over 5 years in business) or an Indie New Wave Business (in biz for less than 5 years)? CIBA members want to know more about you and your business! What makes your independent business unique? What adventures in entrepreneurship have you had? Here are some suggestions on how to provide information for a future CIBA Indie Spotlight! For more information, contact our office at 541-752-0047;info@Corvallisiba.org">info@Corvallisiba.org.
Indie Pioneer (50+ years)
1. Tell us a little history about your business - How long has your business been in Corvallis and how did it get started? What does your business do or provide?
2. Why do you think your business has been successful for so long?
3. Do you have any “words of wisdom” to share with new business owners here in Corvallis?
4. Anything else you’d like to share with other CIBA members?
5. Contact information for your business that we can include in the article.
Indie Mainstay (over 5 years in business)
1. Tell us a little about your business – what do you do or provide, how long have you been in town?
2. What do you enjoy most about being a local independent business owner here in Corvallis?
3. What do you know now that you wish you had known when you started your business?
4. Anything else you’d like to share with other CIBA members?
5. Contact information for your business that we can include in the article.
Indie New Wave (less than 5 years in business)
1. Tell us a little about your business – what do you do or provide, why did you decide to start a business in Corvallis?
2. What excites you most about starting a local independent business here in Corvallis?
3. What challenges have you faced as a new business owner in town?
4. Anything else you’d like to share with other CIBA members?
5. Contact information for your business that we can include in the article.
jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerryheilman, 7:28 AM [link]
July Membership Meeting - July 28 - 5:30 PM - Home Grown Gardens
It’s time for the JULY MEMBERSHIP MEETING!
Join us at Home Grown Gardens (4845 SE 3rd St – on your left as you drive south on Hwy 99W), with our hosts Jeff & Donna Cope, on Wednesday, July 28, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
As usual, there will be yummy goodies, something cool to drink, and an opportunity to learn more about the Copes’ local business – Jeff might even give us a tour! There will be plenty of time for networking and enjoying the company of other local independent business owners.
Bring a friend and we’ll see you there!
jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerryheilman, 10:25 AM [link]
CIBA Newsletter - July 2010
£ CONGRATULATIONS to the following newly-elected CIBA Board officers for 2010-11:
Kate Lindburg, Animal Crackers, re-elected as President; Nadine Grzeskowiak, RN On Call/Gluten Free RN, Vice-President; Katy Krupp, Element Graphics, Secretary; Ilene Anderton, A & S Accounting, Treasurer.
£ It’s time for the JULY MEMBERSHIP MEETING! Join us at Home Grown Gardens (4845 SE 3rd St – on your left as you drive south on Hwy 99W), with our hosts Jeff & Donna Cope, on Wednesday, July 28, 5:30-7:00 p.m. As usual, there will be yummy goodies, something cool to drink, and an opportunity to learn more about the Copes’ local business – Jeff might even give us a tour! There will be plenty of time for networking and enjoying the company of other local independent business owners. Bring a friend and we’ll see you there!
£ Thanks to everyone who volunteered, provided a display table and came to celebrate Buying Local during the 2010 BUY LOCAL FIRST BREAKFAST series! Once again these three community breakfasts were a rousing success, serving a delicious breakfast (made primarily from Local 6 ingredients!) to over 600 people. Many kudos to our partners in this event – First Alternative Food Cooperative and the Corvallis Odd Fellows – and special appreciation to this year’s planning team for all their “behind the scenes” work to make each breakfast a smashing success!
£ A new joint effort of the City and the Corvallis Environmental Center will give you up to $500 for insulating or sealing your business through CORVALLIS WEATHERIZATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM (available to businesses located within the City limits; there is also a residential program). Here are the steps:
1. First, receive a free Business Energy Review through Energy Trust of Oregon subcontractor, Corvallis Environmental Center.
2. Choose your contractor(s) from the CWIP Contractor List, available at www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org (click on the Energy Efficiency tab and then CWIP). Projects MUST be completed using a contractor from this list to qualify for CWIP.
3. Work with your contractor to decide which weatherization project you want in your building.
4. For businesses, the incentive is a rebate, reimbursed directly to the business by the Corvallis Environmental Center.
CWIP covers 75% of the project cost, up to $500 for floor, attic, wall, and duct insulation, duct sealing and air sealing, plus $35 each for air sealing and duct sealing tests. For full project details, visit www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org.
£ THANK YOU to the following businesses for RENEWING THEIR CIBA BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS: American Dream Pizza/Monroe, A&S Accounting, Big River Breads, Big River Restaurant & Bar, Corvallis-Albany Farmers Market, Footwise-The Birkenstock Store, Peak Sports, Solar Ki, The Ball Studio and The Toy Factory. Another hearty THANK YOU to Kay Dee Cole, Louise Marquering, Annette Mills and Jeff & Becky Picton for renewing their ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP. Your membership support helps CIBA work for YOU!
jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerryheilman, 10:23 AM [link]
June Indie Spotlight: A Tribute to Corvallis Indie Pioneer, Richey’s Market
Family-owned Richey’s Market held its own since 1961 (almost 50 years). The company started with a single store owned by Jack and his brothers Purman, Leroy, and Shi. Within 10 years the business grew to 6 markets in Corvallis and Albany, all of which Jack insisted on managing personally. When an offer was made for the 3 Albany stores, a decision was reached to sell them. The 5th & Monroe store was closed in the 70’s and the 10th & Beca store closed about 10 years after that. This September, the last Richey’s Market will close its doors.
Independent grocers like Richey’s have been declining in numbers all across the country. Jack has always credited a loyal clientele for his success in Corvallis. He nurtured their loyalty to Richey’s by delivering service with a personal touch (special orders, bag boys to carry groceries out to each customer’s car, butchers who will cut a 4-inch New York steak if that’s what you needed). More than anything else, though, Richey’s Market has been known for high-quality local produce. Loyal customers comment about the small town store where you can buy locally grown fruit and veggies in season and get great customer service as well – “Can’t beat the freshness on that!” For many years, local growers have driven their pickups to the back door of Richey’s with a couple of flats of berries or bushels of tomatoes and have received a fair price for their produce.
Richey’s Market also became well-known as a local business that gives back to the community. Jack Richey and his wife Vera (married for over 60 years) have not only attended many American Legion baseball games but have sponsored the Richey’s Marketmen for more than 40 years. Richey’s also has been a long-time supporter of 4-H, assisting 4-H youth through the store’s participation in the livestock auction at the Benton County Fair.
Jack & Vera have received an award for their service and commitment to the American Legion program, and Jack has also received the “Everyday Hero” Award from Kiwanis.
CIBA recognizes the important role Jack Richey and Richey’s Market have had in Corvallis over the last 50 years, and honors Jack and his family for their years of hard work and dedication to our community.
Thank you, Richey’s Market!
Jack Richey will be the “Celebrity Pancake Flipper” at the final 2010 Buy Local First Breakfast on Saturday, July 3, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall downtown. Stop by to say thanks to Jack & Vera for all they have meant to our community!
jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerryheilman, 6:15 PM [link]
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