Corvallis Independent Business Alliance

CIBA Newsletter - October 2008

£ Please join us in welcoming THE COLOR WHEEL COMPANY as our newest CIBA member!

£ Put CIBA’s EVENING HOLIDAY SOCIAL on your calendar now! The CIBA Board invites all members and guests to join us at Block 15 on Wednesday, November 19, starting at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of networking, socializing and relaxation before the rush of the holidays! Refreshments will be provided. Don’t forget to bring a stack of your business cards to distribute. Returning this year will be the holiday raffle. Members have enjoyed winning door prizes contributed by CIBA locally owned businesses. The raffle drawing will be held at 6:15 p.m. If you would like to help with the social – or you have an item(s) from your business to donate for the raffle – contact Evelyn Hall at 452-3115 ext 308; evelyn@firstalt.coop">evelyn@firstalt.coop.

£ ExperienceXchange is looking for SMALL BUSINESS MENTORS. Are you an experienced business owner who would enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise with a local entrepreneur? ExperienceXchange is small business mentoring program, coordinated by CIBA, the Downtown Corvallis Association, Linn-Benton MicroBusiness (a program of Willamette Neighborhood Housing), Linn-Benton Community College, and the Chamber Coalition. If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Matt Holton at 752-7220 ext.308 or Joan Wessel at 740-1326.

£ Are you a SMALL BUSINESS OWNER who is interested in having a mentor – someone who can help you problem solve, brainstorm, and strategize? ExperienceXchange can match you with the right person. For more information, contact Matt Holton at 752-7220 ext.308 or Joan Wessel at 740-1326.

£ At its October 14 meeting, the CIBA Board heard a presentation from Ken Gibb and Sarah Johnson regarding the proposed Corvallis URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT plan. We know many of our members have questions about the District. Stay tuned for an opportunity to learn more at a CIBA-sponsored forum after the first of the year.

£ The CIBA Board also heard a report from the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition. The Coalition‘s ECONOMIC VITALITY Work Group has identified three goals to reach their vision of a Corvallis that is “home to a vibrant, diverse and sustainable economy anchored by a broad spectrum of local, environmentally-friendly businesses.” The goals are Buy Local, Invest Local and Produce Local. If you would like to participate on an action group working to achieve these goals, contact the Coalition at info@sustainablecorvallis.org">info@sustainablecorvallis.org. CIBA is also looking for volunteers to work on our 2009 BUY LOCAL CAMPAIGN – give us a call at 752-0047 or email us at info@corvallisiba.org">info@corvallisiba.org.
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		Home » Archives » October 2008 Monday, October 20th CIBA Newsletter - October 2008 £ Please join us in welcoming THE COLOR WHEEL COMPANY as our newest CIBA member! £ Put CIBA’s EVENING HOLIDAY SOCIAL on your calendar now! The CIBA Board invites all members and guests to join us at Block 15 on Wednesday, November 19, starting at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of networking, socializing and relaxation before the rush of the holidays! Refreshments will be provided. Don’t forget to bring a stack of your business cards to distribute. Returning this year will be the holiday raffle. Members have enjoyed winning door prizes contributed by CIBA locally owned businesses. The raffle drawing will be held at 6:15 p.m. If you would like to help with the social – or you have an item(s) from your business to donate for the raffle – contact Evelyn Hall at 452-3115 ext 308; evelyn@firstalt.coop">evelyn@firstalt.coop. £ ExperienceXchange is looking for SMALL BUSINESS MENTORS. Are you an experienced business owner who would enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise with a local entrepreneur? ExperienceXchange is small business mentoring program, coordinated by CIBA, the Downtown Corvallis Association, Linn-Benton MicroBusiness (a program of Willamette Neighborhood Housing), Linn-Benton Community College, and the Chamber Coalition. If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Matt Holton at 752-7220 ext.308 or Joan Wessel at 740-1326. £ Are you a SMALL BUSINESS OWNER who is interested in having a mentor – someone who can help you problem solve, brainstorm, and strategize? ExperienceXchange can match you with the right person. For more information, contact Matt Holton at 752-7220 ext.308 or Joan Wessel at 740-1326. £ At its October 14 meeting, the CIBA Board heard a presentation from Ken Gibb and Sarah Johnson regarding the proposed Corvallis URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT plan. We know many of our members have questions about the District. Stay tuned for an opportunity to learn more at a CIBA-sponsored forum after the first of the year. £ The CIBA Board also heard a report from the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition. The Coalition‘s ECONOMIC VITALITY Work Group has identified three goals to reach their vision of a Corvallis that is “home to a vibrant, diverse and sustainable economy anchored by a broad spectrum of local, environmentally-friendly businesses.” The goals are Buy Local, Invest Local and Produce Local. If you would like to participate on an action group working to achieve these goals, contact the Coalition at info@sustainablecorvallis.org">info@sustainablecorvallis.org. CIBA is also looking for volunteers to work on our 2009 BUY LOCAL CAMPAIGN – give us a call at 752-0047 or email us at info@corvallisiba.org">info@corvallisiba.org. jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerryheilman, 6:02 PM [link]

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