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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]
CIBA Newsletter - June 2010
£ CONGRATULATIONS to George Brown, Corvallis Local Foods and Paul Nash, EcNow Tech, for their recent election to the CIBA BOARD; and three cheers to Peter Ball, Corvallis Insurance Service; Evelyn Hall, First Alternative Food Co-op; and Peg Obrist, Citizens Bank, who were re-elected for another 3-year term. CIBA is governed and run by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. We greatly appreciate the time, energy and enthusiasm Board members give to the organization!
£ It’s time for the CIBA INDEPENDENTS WEEK UMBRELLA AD! The trademark red, full-page ad for National Independents Week – celebrating local independent businesses – will run Wednesday June 30, Thursday July 1, and Friday July 2. Contact your GT ad rep by June 23 to reserve ad space and submit copy. If you don’t have a contract with the GT, your ad will be discounted at CIBA’s association rate – call Judy at the GT, 541-758-9552, for more information.
£ There is still time to have a fun volunteering for the 2010 BUY LOCAL FIRST BREAKFAST series! The last Breakfast this year will be on Saturday, July 3rd. If you would like to volunteer to help, email Dee at dee@footwise.com">dee@footwise.com. Can’t volunteer? Stop by for a terrific breakfast, made from fresh, locally grown and produced products. Do you need coupons for $2 off to distribute to customers? Come by the office at A&S Accounting (316 SW Washington) or contact us at 752-0047 or info@corvallisiba.org">info@corvallisiba.org. We have posters left as well!
£ Do you have a business anniversary or other special event coming up in the next few months? Has a member of your staff achieved a new certification, been promoted, or received an award? Would you like to offer a CIBA members-only special? Contact our office (541-757-0047; info@corvallisiba.org">info@corvallisiba.org) about PLACING AN ANNOUNCEMENT in an upcoming INDIE SPOTLIGHT.
£ THANK YOU to the following businesses for RENEWING THEIR CIBA MEMBERSHIPS: Citizens Bank, Corvallis Brewing Supply, Corvallis Insurance Services, Day Dreamers Beads & Jewelry, First Alternative Food Cooperative, Garland Nursery, Gracewinds Music, Grass Roots Books & Music, The HOUR Exchange, Home Grown Gardens, Purple Moon Organic Espresso, Riverside Window & Door, Rix Computer Magic and RN On Call/Gluten Free RN. Your membership support helps CIBA work for YOU!
2010 CIBA Calendar
July
7/03 – Buy Local First Breakfast, 7:30-9:30 am
7/28 – Membership Meeting, 5:30-7:00 pm
September
9/29 – Membership Meeting, 5:30-7:00 pm
November
11/ 17 – Holiday Social, 5:30-7:00 pm
jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerryheilman, 12:50 PM [link]
CIBA 2010 Annual Meeting, Wednesday, May 26 at 5:30 PM
The CIBA official annual meeting will be Wednesday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m.
We’ll be gathering at the First Alternative Food Co-op's Community Room on Chapman, next to the Purple Moon cart.
This is our official annual meeting, so on the agenda will be a brief overview of the year’s activities from the Board and election of new Board of Directors members.
This will be another networking-focused meeting. Come prepared to briefly share what your business does and one accomplishment/success you’ve had this year.
To celebrate our annual meeting, we’ll be holding a drawing – please bring a door prize to donate to the drawing!
Invite a friend. Together we’re stronger!
jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerryheilman, 4:53 PM [link]
CIBA Newsletter - May 2010
£ May 1 was a terrific kick-off to the 2010 BUY LOCAL FIRST BREAKFAST series! CIBA, First Alternative and the Corvallis Odd Fellows sponsor this popular tradition. The remaining breakfasts are June 5th and July 3rd. If you would like to volunteer to help us out (clean-up crew members needed!) email Dee at dee@footwise.com">dee@footwise.com. Do you need coupons for $2 off to distribute to customers? Come by the office at A&S Accounting (316 SW Washington) or contact us at 752-0047 or info@corvallisiba.org">info@corvallisiba.org. We may have posters left as well!
£ The CIBA MAY MEMBERSHIP MEETING will be Wednesday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m. We’ll be gathering at the South Store’s Community Room – First Alternative Food Co-op (on Chapman, next to the Purple Moon cart). This is our official annual meeting, so on the agenda will be a brief overview of the year’s activities from the Board and election of new Board of Directors members. This will be another networking-focused meeting. Come prepared to briefly share what your business does and one accomplishment/success you’ve had this year. To celebrate our annual meeting, we’ll be holding a drawing – please bring a door prize to donate to the drawing! Invite a friend. Together we’re stronger!
£ The CIBA BOARD ELECTION is this month. All current CIBA business members will be mailed a ballot. You can bring your completed ballot to the May Membership Meeting on May 26. If you are unable to attend, please mail your ballot or drop it by our office: A&S Accounting, 316 SW Washington Corvallis 97333. Your ballot must reach us by Wednesday, May 26. Thanks for your participation!
£ Are you a local (Corvallis, Albany or Philomath) business owner who needs help cutting your utility costs? The RESOURCE EFFICIENCY PROGRAM (REP) of the Corvallis Environmental Center wants to help, free of charge. REP staff are energy efficiency experts, trained to spot opportunities for cost-reductions around energy use in commercial buildings. They are also knowledgeable about cash-back incentives from Energy Trust, Business Energy Tax Credits from the State of Oregon, and additional funding assistance for energy efficiency projects such as lighting, HVAC, insulation, and solar. For REP assistance, call the REP Administrative & Marketing Director, Jeanette Hardison at 541-752-5860.
£ THANK YOU to the following businesses for RENEWING THEIR CIBA MEMBERSHIPS: Amazon Consulting, B & G Consulting; Kattare Internet Services; Northwest Realty Consultants; Shonnard’s Nursery, Florist & Landscape; Stover, Evey & Jackson; Unified Insurance and Zia Southwest Cuisine. Your membership support helps CIBA work for YOU!
2010 CIBA Calendar
May
5/26 – Membership Meeting, 5:30-7:00 pm
June
6/05 – Buy Local First Breakfast, 7:30-9:30 am
July
7/03 – Buy Local First Breakfast, 7:30-9:30 am
7/28 – Membership Meeting, 5:30-7:00 pm
September
9/29 – Membership Meeting, 5:30-7:00 pm
November
11/ 17 – Holiday Social, 5:30-7:00 pm
jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerryheilman, 4:49 PM [link]
Member to Member Specials!
Zia’s Southwest Cuisine – Buy one entree or buffet and get the 2nd one half off when you show us this Spotlight issue and your current CIBA membership card. Offer expires 5/15/10.
jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerryheilman, 8:56 AM [link]
May Spotlight On Indie Mainstay: Kirk Design and Construction
Kirk Design and Construction is located at 728 NW 4th St. Owners Emma Kirk, CGP, and Joel Kirk, CGP, share the following:
Kirk Design and Construction has been serving Corvallis for eight years. We provide Corvallis and the surrounding area with award-winning residential design/build remodeling services. Our motto is, "Where Artistry Meets Building Science™." Our emphasis is contemporary kitchens and bathrooms, such as this bathroom we just completed in the Country Club area:
http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/11578/contemporary-bath-remodel
We love to design and build beautiful, long-lasting, sustainable spaces for our clients, and we strive to provide three things to every client: stunning design, high-quality construction, and a great value.
The best thing about being a local, independent business in Corvallis is the support and great relationships with the community and our fellow business owners and their employees.
What do we wish we knew when we started the business? More of everything! We were young (Emma was 20 and Joel was 24), but we came in with passion, and a relentless drive to create delighted customers (even if we didn't make money on the job!). We had to learn fast, and we continue to learn new things every day. In that spirit, we'll be returning from the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Chicago just about the time this Spotlight is printed, so stay tuned to our blog at http://www.kirkbuild.biz/blog/ to hear about the latest and greatest in kitchen and bath design!
Emma Kirk & Joel Kirk, Kirk Design and Construction, 728 NW 4th St, Corvallis, 541-758-0776, kirkbuild@kirkbuild.biz">kirkbuild@kirkbuild.biz; www.kirkbuild.biz
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)? Contact the CIBA office for some suggestions on how to provide information for a future CIBA Indie Spotlight! (541-752-0047; info@Corvallisiba.org">info@Corvallisiba.org).
jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerryheilman, 8:54 AM [link]
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