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Order Corvallis Knights Tickets By May 30th!
Celebrate Independent Business Night at the Knights!
To start off Celebrate Independents Week (July 1-7) with a bang, for the second year in a row all Corvallis area independent businesses are invited to join CIBA at the ballpark for a Corvallis Knights baseball game against the Bellingham Bells on Wednesday, July 3. Game time is 7:15 pm at Goss Stadium. Once again, this game is OSU Federal Credit Union Fireworks Night, too! The terrific fireworks display will begin at the game’s conclusion.
Bring your family, bring your staff, tell all your local business friends. Wear your Buy Local First t-shirt or your company shirt. CIBA has arranged for a general admission section to be reserved just for us. Let’s fill the stands! Be ready to cheer when Corvallis area independent businesses are recognized during the game!
To participate, pre-order your general admission tickets by using the form at www.corvallisiba.org/images/pdf/knights_baseball_game_application_2013.pdf . Fireworks Night is always a sell-out, so your order & payment will need to be in by Thursday, MAY 30. CIBA will place your order with the Knights to ensure seating in the Independent Businesses section.
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CIBA Newsletter - May 2013
New Members
Welcome to new CIBA Business Member:
Nectar Bee Supply (www.nectarbeesupply.com)
We are excited to have you join the CIBA family of independent local businesses!
May Membership Meeting
The CIBA May Membership Meeting will be May 29 at Shonnard’s Nursery, Florist & Landscape, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd. This is our “annual meeting” for members, featuring the wrap of the election of new Board members and an overview of CIBA activities during the last year. That is in addition to hearing from the Shonnard family about their business, lots of networking, and time for you to share an update about your business as well! Join us from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. As always, snacks will be provided.
CIBA’s Celebrate Independent Business Night at the Knights!
Have you purchased your tickets yet? Join CIBA for the 2nd annual party to celebrate all local independent businesses on July 3 at the Corvallis Knights baseball game against the Bellingham Bells. The game at Goss Stadium will be followed by a fireworks display!
A ticket order form was sent to all CIBA members. If you are a new member – or have misplaced your form – one is included at the end of this newsletter. Tickets are only $5, but need to be ordered before the end of the month! (Save a stamp and bring your order form and check to the Membership Meeting on Wednesday!)
SBDC Seminar on the Affordable Health Care Act
The Small Business Development Center at LBCC is offering a FREE seminar, Unraveling the Affordable Health Care Act: What Small Business Owners Need to Know NOW! The presentation is Wednesday, May 22 from 205 pm at LBCC, F-104. The seminar will provide critical information about the health insurance choices small business owners MUST make in the next few months.
The seminar is free, but you must register. Go to http://tinyurl.com/867hdr2 or call 541-917-4929.
Restructuring Business Membership Dues for CIBA
The CIBA Board of Directors has approved a new dues structure for business members, slated to go into effect with CIBA’s new fiscal year that starts July 1. The changes provide more “steps” in the dues structures, based on the number of full time equivalent employees a business has. The new rates are as follows:
1-14 FTE employees $100 per year (no change at this level)
15-49 FTE employees $200 per year
50-99 FTE employees $500 per year
100+ FTE employees $1,000 per year
If you know someone with a new start up business who would be interested in joining CIBA, have them contact us – the Board is interested in supporting new businesses at a reduced rate. The Board is also working on a separate rate schedule for local independent not-for-profit organizations that would like to join CIBA. The membership dues for Associate Members – individuals who are not independent business owners but who want to support CIBA’s mission and goals – remains at $25/year.
Buy Local First Brunch
The 2013 Buy Local First Brunch will be Saturday, June 29, 8:00-1:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church community hall, 1165 NW Monroe. The Community Hall is behind the church. There is a parking lot off 11th and a bigger lot off of 12th (volunteers, please use this lot).
First call for volunteers: Dee Mooney is once again putting together a crackerjack team of enthusiastic volunteers to make this the best Buy Local First Brunch yet! Have a yen to help? We’re looking for servers, kitchen/serving table help, set up crew members, cleanup crew members, and Friday prep folks. Contact Dee at dee@footwise.com">dee@footwise.com.
As usual, expect excellent food, good music, great conversation and a fine time are on the menu! Service business members, you should have received your mailing to reserve table space at the Brunch – there is limited space still available. Retailers and restaurant members, please remember to tell us about any specials or events you will be having during Celebrate Independents Week (July 1-7) on the form provided in a mailing. All information submitted by May 30 will be gathered into a booklet and distributed to Brunch attendees.
Celebrate Independents Week
July 1-7 is Celebrate Independents Week. This will be the second year CIBA will participate in this national celebration of independent local businesses. Set aside July 1 for a CIBA Members & Guests evening at Les Caves (more info to follow) and July 3 for cheering on the Corvallis Knights again with CIBA’s Celebrate Independent Night at the Knights baseball game on July 3 (see above for more details).
Remember to Vote for CIBA Board of Directors
Ballots for the 2013 election went out in the mail over a week ago. Remember to turn in a completed ballot for your business! We have two current Board members running for re-election (Cindee Lolik from First Alternative and Peg Obrist from Citizens Bank) and two people new to the Board seeking election (Kristi Hart from Barker-Uerlings Insurance and Mike Wiener from The Drawing Board) – all for three-year terms.
Ballots are due at the CIBA office (c/o A&S Accounting, 316 SW Washington, Corvallis) by 4:30 pm on May 28 OR bring them to the May Membership Meeting by 6:15 pm on May 29, at Shonnard’s Nursery.
Thanks for Renewing!
Thank you to American Toy, Garland Nursery, Northwest Realty Consultants, Peak Sports, Shonnard’s Nursery Florist & Landscape and Virginia Shapiro DC for renewing your Business Membership in CIBA. Your membership dues help CIBA work for you!
2013 CIBA Calendar
MAY
5/29 – Annual Membership Meeting & Board Election, Shonnard’s Nursery, 5:30-7:00 pm
JUNE
6/29 – Buy Local First Brunch, Methodist Church Social Room, 8:00-11:00 am
JULY
7/1-7/7 Celebrate Independents Week!
7/1 – CIBA Member Event at Les Caves, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
7/3 – Independents Night at the Knights baseball game & fireworks, Goss Stadium, 7:15 pm
7/31– Membership Meeting, 5:30-7:00 pm
SEPTEMBER
9/25 – Membership Meeting, 5:30-7:00 pm
NOVEMBER
11/20 – CIBA Holiday Social Upstairs at the Majestic, 5:30-8:00 pm
Stayed tuned for more information regarding Buy Local First Day and the Holiday Season!
Member Announcements & Specials
Kirk Design and Construction has won another award! Kirk Design and Construction has been named by the Oregon Remodelers Association (ORA) as the 2013 Outstanding Remodeling Achievement Award Winner in the category of Residential Addition over $250K. A slideshow of the winning project is viewable on the company's website, Kirkbuild.biz, by going to http://www.kirkbuild.biz/project/zen-pool/. The winning project will also be featured in the Oregon Remodeling Sourcebook, which is a supplement to the Fall issue of Oregon Home Magazine. Kirk Design and Construction is a local design/build remodeling company serving the Benton County area, with a show house at 728 NW 4th St. Congratulations to Emma & Joel!
Summer is coming and that means exciting times in the garden at Garland Nursery!
Title: WTDITG (What To Do In The Garden) In June
When/Where: Sun. June 2, 2013 - 12:00 p.m. / Garland Nursery 5470 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis
What: Summer is coming and with the beautiful spring we’ve had, it is showing all the signs of being an incredible one! In this month's WTDITG we will be reviewing all that we can do to ensure the vibrant colors of spring continue throughout the summer and the spring veggie starts grow into strong healthy plants. We will share best techniques in pruning spring bloomers, shrubs and annual vines to increase summer colors. We will review appropriate watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy plants all summer long.
Registration: No registration required.
Cost: FREE and open to the public.
Title: Little Sprouts: Carnivorous Plants
When/Where: Sat. June 8, 2013 – 11:00 a.m. / Garland Nursery 5470 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis
What: At this month’s Little Sprouts, we are introducing one of the most exciting types of plants for kids… carnivorous plants! These interactive plants are intriguing to children of all ages. In this class we will review different types of carnivorous plants, which insects they like best, and how to care for them. Each child will plant and take home their very own carnivorous plant.
Registration: Registration required; Call (541) 753-6601 to register.
Cost: $5 per child.
Title: Garden Club Members: Moonlit Garden
When/Where: Thurs. June 27, 2013 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. / Garland Nursery 5470 NE Hwy 20
What: Garden Club Members, join us for after-hours shopping, while enjoying Garland Nursery in the enchanting evening light. Mingle with the owners and experts. Learn about creating your own Moonlit Garden with heavenly night-fragrant plants. Tour our Historic Rock Garden and owner Erica Powell’s backyard oasis. Food and drinks provided. Don’t worry if you are not a Garden Club Member. Come into the garden center before June 27th and register as a member for FREE.
Registration: No registration required.
Cost: FREE and open to the public.
If you have an announcement, a special or a coupon for CIBA members, please let us know – 541-752-0047; info@corvallisiba.org">info@corvallisiba.org.
Check out what’s happening on the CIBA FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CIBACorvallis
AND our blog: http://corvallisiba.wordpress.com/
jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerryheilman, 12:35 PM [link]
CIBA Newsletter - April 2013
New Members
Welcome to new CIBA Business Member: Life in Balance Acupuncture
We are excited to have you join the CIBA family of independent local businesses!
Looking Ahead – Put these events on your calendar!
Time to gear up for CIBA-related excitement! Here’s what you need to be in the know!
May 29 – CIBA Membership Meeting. The next CIBA Membership Meeting is our “annual meeting.” Voting for Board members will wrap up at this meeting (look for your ballot in the mail several weeks before the meeting) and the Board will present an overview of CIBA activities this past year. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of time for networking. All this and we’ll be at Shonnard’s Nursery Florist & Landscape, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Yummy goodies to munch, as always.
June 29 – Buy Local First Brunch. The Brunch will kick off Celebrate Independents Week this year! Come for the food, come for the fun, come for the Buy Local First celebration! Service members, be looking for a letter asking you to reserve table space at the Brunch.
July 1-7 – Celebrate Independents Week. This will be the second year CIBA will participate in this national celebration of independent local businesses. Retailers, be looking for a letter asking you to submit any specials or events you will be holding during this week – they will all be compiled in a booklet to be distributed to people attending the Buy Local First Brunch! Meanwhile . . . Set aside July 1 for a CIBA Members & Guests evening at Les Caves (more info to follow) and we’re going to cheer on the Corvallis Knights again – Celebrate Independent Night at the Knights baseball game on July 3 (followed by fireworks!) Ticket information coming soon.
November 20. This one is for those who really like to plan ahead. But what could be more exciting than Upstairs at the Majestic for CIBA’s Holiday Social? Join us anytime between 5:30 and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, for good food and good conversation at this special location. More details as the event nears.
KGAL/KSHO Advertising Special for CIBA Members
Once again, CIBA member KGAL/KSHO Radio (Eads Broadcasting) is offering a discounted radio ad campaign for fellow CIBA members. Contact Mike Mason at KGAL/ KSHO to learn how they can help you spread the word about your business, within the context of a CIBA-theme of supporting local independent businesses. Mike can be reached at 971-218-2472; mike@kgal.com">mike@kgal.com.
Overheard at the March Membership Meeting
Bert Schoenfeld, Mid-Valley Tile & Design, welcomed CIBA members to his place for the March Membership Meeting. Bert bought the business 5 years ago and moved to their present location on Spruce (just off 9th) 3 years ago. Mid-Valley specializes in gorgeous tiles – natural stone, glass, ceramic, porcelain – you name it, they’ve got it. With over 15 years installing tile and a staff of design program graduates, Bert & his crew are ready to help designers, contractors and the do-it-yourselfers on all tile-related projects!
Tarah Campi, from the Drive Less Connect program at Council of Governments, was a guest at the Membership Meeting. She is connecting with CIBA members to inform people about Drive Less Connect, which lets people connect with vanpools, carpools and other forms of transportation for work, errands or school. Drive Less Connect also allows participants to keep track of their alternative transportation trips in order to win prizes! Tarah asked for help in spreading the word to employees about the program and with donations/gift card deals to use as local prizes. Contact her at 541-924-8480; tcampi@ocwcog.org">tcampi@ocwcog.org. Check out the website at www.DriveLessConnect.com for more info.
Thanks for Renewing!
Thank you to Forks and Corks Catering, Lion’s Touch Massage & Reiki, Unified Insurance Group for renewing your Business Membership in CIBA. Your membership dues help CIBA work for you!
Member Announcements & Specials
Live Well Studio sends along information on the following upcoming event at their studio, 971 Spruce Ave Ste 101 in Corvallis:
Hindu Goddess Mythology ~ Feminine Faces of the Divine - 4 Saturdays, April 20th-May 11th, 2-3:30 pm. Durga, Kali, Lakshmi, and Saraswati are powerful images and archetypes. In this series of classes, we will explore root stories of each goddess, chant her mantra, and practice an asana class dedicated to her primary characteristics. All levels welcome. Led by Angie Greenwood. At Live Well Studio. For more information, call 541-224-6566 or visit www.livewellstudio.com. $80 for the series.
Garland Nursery is celebrating their 76th Anniversary. Join the party and have a great time! (Besides, it’s spring – time to think about Mother’s Day!)
Title: Open House & Meet Our Suppliers Day
When/Where: Sat. April 20, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and April 21, 2013 – noon – 3:00 p.m. / Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis
What: It’s hard to believe a whole year has flown by since we celebrated our 75th Anniversary. It’s true time flies when you’re having fun! It’s time to celebrate again and there is no one we would like to enjoy spending this day with more than you, the community that has supported us throughout our 76 years! Here to celebrate with all of us are our suppliers. Have questions about a specific product? Is there a particular plant you would like to know more about? Get your information directly from the experts! As a thank you for joining us, we will have some great drawings and some special deals.
Registration: No registration required.
Cost: FREE and open to the public.
Title: Everything Edible
When/Where: Sun. May 5, 2013 – 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20
What: From growing your own mushrooms to making your own wine, we’ve filled a day with free classes to educate and inspire you to grow your own food or grow something new. Garland Nursery experts, Kate and Karen, will be sharing how to have a lush garden full of vegetables and fruit. Ryan from Soul2Grow will take the mystery out of growing and harvesting your own mushrooms. For craft beer lovers, we have a treat for you! Dave from Oregon Trail Brewery will share how to grow your own hops, and from those, brew your own beer. From Amity, Oregon, Mia Sonatina Cellars will be giving a presentation on wine, as well as having wine by the glass for purchase from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. After a day full of discussing wonderful, fresh homegrown foods and beverages, we are sure your tummy will be rumbling! First Alternative Co-Op will be here with food to purchase. Join us the first Sunday in May and enjoy a day of Everything Edible. Visit our website for scheduled time of classes.
Registration: No registration required.
Cost: FREE and open to the public.
Title: Little Sprouts: Plant a Flower Pot for Mom
When/Where: Sat. May 11, 2013 – 11:00 a.m. / Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis
What: Mothers love hand crafted gifts and adore flowers. For this Mother’s Day, our Little Sprouts are combining the two for the ultimate Mother’s Day gift. We will review the different types of blooms displayed and how to care for them. Then, each Little Sprout can plant a beautiful flowering pot to take home to mom.
Registration: Registration Required; Call (541) 753-6601 to register.
Cost: $5 per child.
If you have an announcement, a special or a coupon for CIBA members, please let us know 541-752-0047; info@corvallisiba.org">info@corvallisiba.org.
Check out what’s happening on the CIBA FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CIBACorvallis
AND our blog: http://corvallisiba.wordpress.com/
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CIBA Newsletter - March 2013
New Associate Member
Welcome to new CIBA Associate Member Kate Ottersten! Kate reports that seeing so many local independent businesses when she came to visit Corvallis was “a big factor in my decision to move here.” Kate also has indicated interest in actively participating in CIBA! We are excited to have you join CIBA’s efforts, Kate. (We’ll be in touch about that participating part, too!)
March Membership Meeting
If it’s March, it’s time for a CIBA Membership Meeting. Bert Schoenfeld and his staff from Mid-Valley Tile will be hosting. They were our March 10-16 Business of the Week, so you’ve read about the fabulous selection of tiles. Now come take a look in person! Stop by anytime between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, at 907 NW Sycamore Avenue. There will be appetizers and Bert has offered wine tasting. Come for a relaxed networking opportunity with other local independent business owners. What a nice way to end the month.
Drive Less Connect
Tarah Campi, from the Council of Governments Drive Less Connect program attended a recent CIBA Executive Committee meeting to share what the program is about and how CIBA can help support it. She will be attending the March Membership Meeting with more information, but in the meantime, sends along the following information:
Check out www.DriveLessConnect.com to win prizes for biking, taking the bus, teleworking, walking, or carpooling. Transportation options have a clear benefit for your wallet, your health, and your planet. The program is free and local! Members in Corvallis have reduced 535,654 pounds of CO2 in the past year and saved $188,261. Want to learn more? Want to donate or sell a gift card that can be used as a prize for program participants -- and receive great regional marketing incentives in return? Call Tarah at 541-924-8480. Sign up today at www.DriveLessConnect.com to check it out!
Tarah is also available to talk with your staff about the program. She is interested in doing more outreach to smaller-sized businesses in Corvallis. And the folks at Council of Governments would really like the prizes (such as gift cards) for program participants to be from locally-owned businesses. Cut down on CO2, get exercise and promote local independent businesses – what a great combination!
City Policy in Development
Greg Gesher, City Engineer from the Public Works Department, came to the March CIBA Board member to present a draft policy the City Council asked staff to develop. The policy will address Public Right-of-Way (ROW) Encroachment. The goal of the policy is to establish a “consistent and efficient process that protects the public’s use of, and investment in, public right-of-way when considering requests for private building encroachments.
As Greg explained, the policy would cover consideration of applications for building permits for encroachments into public space, such as balconies and building “bump outs.” Examples provided included the Renaissance Building, Sky High Brewing and Water Street Park & Apartments. There hasn’t been a defined process up until now – and it takes up a lot of staff and council time when there is a request.
Greg distributed information and s draft. City staff have identified certain kinds of encroachments that staff could approve (currently all must be approved by City Council). Draft Right-of-Way Policy identifies Minor Encroachments (less than 12”, approved by administrative review by staff); Intermediate Encroachment (12”-4ft; can be occupied or unoccupied overhang; administrative review by staff); and Major Encroachment (all other requests – reviewed by City Council). In response to a question, Greg noted that awnings are considered public protection from weather and are handled by another City code. When approved, this policy will apply where building code encourages buildings to be constructed at the property line. It will not impact building set-back areas.
The packet of information Greg distributed also included one possible methodology for determining the annual fee for occupied overhang situations. Greg expects that possible fees will be thoroughly discussed at the Urban Services Committee and Council levels.
Everyone regulates encroachments in one way or another. The development of a policy is to help ensure consistency across applications in the future.
There are other users of the public right-of-way, such as use of sidewalks. They are charged for use of the right-of-way. This policy would ensure equity across types of use.
Below is a link to the City’s Website with proposed policy information. http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=1384
Comments can be sent to Greg Gesher, Public Works Dept., Engineering Division, PO Box 1083, Corvallis 97339. The Urban Services Committee will be considering this policy at the following meeting:
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Madison Avenue Meeting Room
500 SW Madison Avenue (Across the street from City Hall)
Thanks for Renewing!
Thank you to McLellan Temporaries, The Color Wheel Company and Wilt Farms Inc/Sunset Valley Organics for renewing your Business Memberships in CIBA. Your membership dues help CIBA work for you!
Member Announcements & Specials
Emma Kirk reports the following from Kirk Design and Construction:
Kirk Design and Construction has launched a new website at www.kirkbuild.biz. The new site features many slideshows of kitchen, bathroom, and other remodeling projects completed by the company, as well as a schedule of upcoming workshops, and answers to frequently asked questions about the residential design/build process. Kirk Design and Construction is located in Corvallis, with a show house at 728 NW 4th St.
In April Garland Nursery will celebrate their 76th Anniversary. Meanwhile, here are a few early-in-the month things to do while you wait for their celebration!
Title: WTDITG (What To Do In The Garden) In April
When/Where: Sun. April 7, 2013 - 12:00 p.m. / Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis
What: Spring is here and it’s time to shake off the cobwebs and get those hands dirty. At this month’s “WTDITG” our Garland Nursery Experts will share how to get those buds blooming, keep those pesky weeds away and how to keep your garden and landscape on the path for a lush spring and healthy summer!
Registration: No registration required.
Cost: FREE and open to the public.
Title: Little Sprouts: Garden Friends: Snakes, Beneficial Insects and Animals
When/Where: Sat. April 13, 2013 – 11:00 a.m. / Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis
What: They slime, inch, crawl, burrow, fly, and all-around give us creeps! But did you know many garden critters are actually defenders of your plants? Join us for this month’s Little Sprouts as we befriend these warriors of the garden and learn how they actually keep the true pests away.
Registration: Registration required; Call (541) 753-6601 to register.
Cost: $5 per child.
Check out what’s happening on the CIBA FaceBook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/CIBACorvallis
AND our new blog:
http://corvallisiba.wordpress.com/
jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerry@kristinandjerry.name">jerryheilman, 12:58 PM [link]
CIBA Newsletter - February 2013
New Members
Welcome to new CIBA Business Member:
◊ Wise Photo Printing
We are excited to have you join the CIBA family of independent local businesses!
Annual Independent Business Survey
Thanks to all CIBA members who participated in the 6th annual national survey of independent businesses, conducted by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance in partnership with AMIBA and many other independent business organizations.
Survey results showed encouraging trends for independent businesses in both sales and a rise in
pro-local attitudes. It also indicated independent businesses served by Independent Business Alliances (like CIBA!) and peer groups are outperforming their peers by a wide margin.
The survey tallied responses from 2377 businesses, all independent and locally-owned, across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. About half of the wide spectrum of respondents were retailers. Among the highlights:
§ Survey respondents reported revenue growth of 6.8% on average. More than two-thirds experienced revenue growth in 2012 — a larger share than in our 2011 and 2010 surveys.
§ Independent businesses in communities with an active “buy local first” initiative run by a local business organization (such as CIBA!) reported average revenue growth of 8.6% in 2012, compared to 3.4% for those in areas without such an initiative.
§ Among survey respondents in cities with a “buy local first” initiative, 75% reported that the initiative had had a positive impact on their business.
§ “Showrooming” — i.e., customers examining products and seeking information in local stores and then buying online — was identified by independent retailers as one of their biggest challenges. More than 80% said showrooming was affecting their business, with 47% describing the impact as “moderate” or “significant.”
§ Lack of financing was another top challenge, with 23% businesses surveyed reporting that they had been unable to secure a needed bank loan for their business in the last two years.
Showrooming Resources
CIBA shared two AMIBA resources about the practice of “showrooming” at the January Membership Meeting – a new “Buy It Where You Try It” poster and the article, “Seven Ways Businesses and Communities can Counter ‘Showrooming.’” If you would like either the poster or the article (or both!) contact the CIBA office at info@corvallisiba.org">info@corvallisiba.org or 541-752-0047.
These additional resources regarding showrooming are recommended by AMIBA:
§ AMIBA’s 2011 report on Amazon's "Spy on Competitors" promotion includes many specific examples of counter-showrooming.
§ Truth About Showrooming by Gaurav Pant and Girijesh Agarwal (Nov 2012)
§ The Growth of Internet Retailing: Implications and Strategies for the Specialty Toy Industry (pdf) by Stacy Mitchell (Aug 2012)
§ Retail 3.0? Mobile Technology is Both Bane and Boon to Retailers by Heather Clancy (June 2012)
§ Don't Let 'Showrooming' Sabotage Your Shop by Karen Klein (June 2012)
Overheard at the January Membership Meeting
Meeting host McLellan Temporaries is in their 25th year matching qualified employees with employers! What are your needs – part time positions? seasonal jobs? temporary work? possible temp transition to permanent positions? Let McLellan Temporaries assist you in finding just the right person for your needs.
The Buchanan family from Tyee Wine Cellars first planted grapes on their family’s Century Farm (est. 1885) in 1974. Stay tuned for a possible June CIBA members event!
Brand new member Wise Photo Printing is located at 133 SW 2nd and offers all kinds of photo printing services, film processing, video transferring, scanning, and passport photos! You can also come in and self-scan, as Dan will teach you how.
Tom Laster, with Bugni, Laster & Jensen Dental Practice, is excited about a new laser that can eliminate gum line sensitivity as quick as a wink (well, almost). He would like more training for his staff, so if you have a cold sore that needs some attention, come on in. Even if you aren’t a regular patient, they will take care of you for free.
ProPrint has been in business since 1976 and Skip reports 25% growth this year. Look for a new employee to help you soon.
Meanwhile Mike at American Toy has been selling wooden toys and games to mom & pop shops around the country since 1975 – and rumor has it he may be moving towards retirement this year.
It’s wedding planning season, according to Amanda Photographic. Amanda has quite a few contacts in the wedding day biz, so be sure to check with her if there is a wedding in your family’s future.
KGAL/KSHO continues to provide a special 3-month ad package for CIBA members that opens and closes with the “Shop Local” message.
Nadine, our Gluten Free RN, is now an international star! She is fresh back from speaking at a conference in Vancouver BC and will be hitting other stops in Canada soon as well. Gluten Free RN is the only office like it in the country (located under The Darkside on 4th, really!). Stop by for resources regarding Celiac disease, gluten free diets, and more.
Don’t miss out on the February 22 Wine Soiree at the Majestic, hosted by First Alternative Food Co-op. Music, wine, chocolate & cheese – Yum!
Kirk Design and Construction Wins Award
CIBA member Kirk Design and Construction has won the 2013 NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) Contractor of the Year award for the Northwest region in the category of Residential Additions over $250,000. This design/build project was completed in the Corvallis area. Project photos are available online at Kirkbuild.biz.
Congratulations, Footwise!
Footwise is celebrating 30 years in the biz this month! Stop by the store for specials and to thank them for their commitment to the community (isn’t their art window terrific?).
Thanks for Renewing!
Thank you to Abundant Solar for renewing your Business Membership in CIBA. Your membership dues help CIBA work for you!
Member Announcements & Specials
It’s almost spring! And Garland Nursery can help you get ready. Check out the following offerings:
Title: WTDITG (What To Do In The Garden) In March
When/Where: Sun. March 3, 2013 - 12:00 p.m. / Garland Nursery 5470 NE Hwy 20
What: How exciting, spring will be arriving this month! There is so much to do, but where to start? Join us for March’s “WTDITG” as our Garland Nursery experts help to keep your garden on task to explode this spring and summer.
Registration: No registration required. FREE and open to the public.
Title: Little Sprouts: Seed Starting and Garden Planting
When/Where: Sat. March 9, 2013 – 11:00 a.m. / Garland Nursery 5470 NE Hwy 20
What: Children are always curious how things happen and where things come from. This month’s Little Sprouts is perfect for those little ones with insatiable appetite to know. Join us as we teach the little sprouts just where food comes from and how to plant their own. Each little sprout will take home seeds they have potted themselves to nurture and watch grow.
Registration: Registration required; call (541) 753-6601 to register. Cost: $5 per child.
Title: Miniature Gardening: Creative Small Gardens: Terrariums, Troughs, Fairy/Gnome Gardens
When/Where: Sun. March 17, 2013 - 1:00 p.m. / Garland Nursery 5470 NE Hwy 20
What: Miniature gardening can be a great way to add creativity and new dimensions to your garden. Join us as we share how to create unique gardens in terrariums and troughs and learn to explore and exploit hidden areas within your landscape. For those who would like a more fanciful flair we will also show how to create fairy and gnome gardens. Feel free to arrive a little early and peruse the miniature gardens we have around our garden center.
Registration: No registration required. FREE and open to the public.
If you have an announcement, a special or a coupon for CIBA members, please let us know – 541-752-0047; info@corvallisiba.org">info@corvallisiba.org.
Check out what’s happening on the CIBA FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CIBACorvallis
AND our new blog: http://corvallisiba.wordpress.com/
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CIBA Newsletter - January 2013
£ Welcome to new CIBA Business Members:
Coyle, LLC, In-the-Moment Stress Reduction, Take Shape for Life
We are excited to have you join the CIBA family of independent local businesses!
£ January Membership Meeting
Time for the first CIBA Membership Meeting of 2013. Gather at McLellan Temporaries with other local independent business owners on Wednesday, January 30, at 5:30 p.m. There will be materials available at the meeting to help your business address customer “showrooming.”
Our informal Membership Meetings are an opportunity to network, learn more about other CIBA member businesses and relax with good company! McLellan Temporaries is located at 101 SW Western (behind the CSC building). There is plenty of parking, either in front of the building off Western, or in the public lot south of Western between 1st and 2nd.
£ 2013 Independent Business Survey
Take 10 minutes to help out – participate in the annual Independent Business Survey, version 2013. The survey is being conducted by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, a national nonprofit research and educational organization, in partnership with dozens of Independent Business Alliances, Local First groups, and small business trade associations.
The survey has three goals:
1) To gauge how independent businesses are faring in today’s economy.
2) To assess whether people are more aware and supportive of locally owned, independent businesses.
3) To identify some of the main challenges affecting independent businesses.
This is the sixth year that this survey has been conducted. Last year, more than 1,800 businesses completed the survey, providing unique and important data about the viability of independent businesses and the effectiveness of "buy local" initiatives. The survey's findings were featured in more than 200 national and local media stories, bringing greater attention to independent businesses and the growing movement to support them.
Go to : https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/order-survey-results to complete the survey and help provide a snapshot of local independent businesses in Corvallis, Oregon and the country.
£ 2012 BLF Day & Holiday Contest
The 2012 Buy Local First Day was another success! The planning committee is preparing a survey to get your input for next year. Be thinking about how to improve this event for you, your staff and your customers!
The 2012 Holiday Contest received a total of 822 entries! Winners were drawn the week before Christmas and instructed to contact the local independent business that provided the prize they had won. Thanks to all of you for encouraging entries and collecting the forms for us. And many thanks to the following CIBA businesses for providing gift certificates, gift cards and merchandises for the BLF Holiday Contest winners!
Animal Crackers Pet Supply – Benson’s Interiors – Big River – Corvallis Brewing Supply – Corvallis Sewing & Vacuum – Country Vitamins – Darkside Cinema – Denson’s Feed & Seed Store – EcoFusion Fitness – First Alternative Co-op – Footwise – Garland Nursery – Golden Crane – Gracewinds Music – Irene’s
Boutique – Iyengar Yoga Center of the Willamette Valley – Live Well Studio – Peak Sports – ProPrint – Robnett’s Hardware – Schmidt’s Garden Center – Second Glance – Shonnard’s Nursery, Florist & Landscape – Sibling Revelry – Soft Star Shoes – Special Occasions – Stoker’s VitaWorld – The Clothes Tree – The Rain Shed – The Toy Factory – Troubadour Music Center – Wilt Farms - Sunset Valley Organics
£ Thanks for Renewing!
Thank you to Big River Breads, Blackledge Furniture, Block 15 Brewing Company, Country Vitamins, Fitzpatrick Painting, Gathering Together Farm, Drs. Bugni, Laster & Jensen - Dental Practice, Second Glance and Sibling Revelry for renewing their Business Memberships in CIBA!
Also, thanks to Annette Mills for renewing her Associate Membership.
Your membership dues help CIBA work for you!
£ Member Announcements & Specials
Garland Nursery Says, “Go From Winter Blues to Spring Blooms with Garland Nursery!”
Here’s what’s coming up at Garland.
Title: Mary’s Peak Orchid Society Annual Orchid Show & Sale
When/Where: Sat. February 2, 2013 – 9:00 a.m. - 5:00pm / Garland Nursery 5470 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis
What: Join us for this exceptional day all about orchids. Back by popular demand, Mary’s Peak Orchid Society will be joining us once again for their Annual Orchid Show and Sale. There will be exhibits and judging of an array of incredible orchids. Shop the beautiful and unique orchid varieties, receive expert orchid advice, and bring your own orchids in to be repotted for a fee.
Registration: No registration required.
Cost: FREE, and open to the public.
Title: WTDITG (What To Do In The Garden) In February
When/Where: Sun. February 3, 2013 - 12:00 p.m. / Garland Nursery 5470 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis
What: Spring is just around the corner. We all have an itch to get our gardens going but what should we start off with? Is it too early to start our seeds? Should we start pruning? Join us for February’s “WTDITG” as our Garland Nursery experts explain just what you can get your hands dirty with this month to get the most out of your garden in spring.
Registration: No registration required.
Cost: FREE, and open to the public.
Title: Little Sprouts: Create a Terrarium
When/Where: Sat. February 9, 2013 –11:00 a.m. / Garland Nursery 5470 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis
What: You might think it’s a little too cold to plant but we’re sure you’ll think again at this month’s Little Sprouts! Join us with your young gardeners as we put together terrariums. These easy to maintain, contained gardens create their own ecosystem similar to that of the real world. Enjoy the sparkle in your young ones’ eyes as they watch their plants continually grow and fill their container.
Registration: Registration Required; Call (541) 753-6601 to register.
Cost: $5 per child.
Title: Pruning
When/Where: Sun. February 17, 2013 - 1:00 p.m. / Garland Nursery 5470 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis
What: Spring and the hopes of warmer weather are approaching! Join us as our Garland Nursery expert shares how to assess your trees, prune back the dead and diseased and stimulate the production of new growth.
Registration: No registration required.
Cost: FREE, and open to the public.
£ If you have an announcement, a special or a coupon for CIBA members, please let us know – 541-752-0047; info@corvallisiba.org">info@corvallisiba.org.
£ Check out what’s happening on the CIBA FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CIBACorvallis AND our new blog: http://corvallisiba.wordpress.com/
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