• Five Strategies for Working Less and Accomplishing More

• St. Charles Revives Commute Options
• Eric Buckles named Chair of new Fundraising Committee
• High Desert Bank open for business
• Step up to the Blue Sky Challenge

St. Charles Revives Commute Options Program

     Caregivers who carpool, take the bus, walk, ride a bike, scooter or skateboard to work will be rewarded for their efforts to save gas, money and even parking spaces at St. Charles Bend, St. Charles Redmond and all CHC locations starting in October. The Commute Options Rewards program is returning to CHC after a two-year hiatus. For every 45 times caregivers choose an alternative mode of transportation to work, they will earn a $20 gift certificate to one of many Central Oregon businesses. Information:  kim@commuteoptions.org.

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Eric Buckles named Chair of New Fundraising Committee

     Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center, a non-profit organization providing therapeutic treatment with horses for children and adults with physical and nonphysical disabilities, has named Eric Buckles of COCC’s Human Resources Department chairperson for its new Fundraising Committee.
     The goal of the committee is to help obtain additional funds to meet ongoing expenses and to expand the program so that more clients may benefit from this treatment.  Other committee members include:  Barbara Doherty, retired manager from AT&T, who served two terms as President and Treasurer of Healing Reins; Tom Jorgensen, retired Marketing Manager for the Oregonian; and, Diane Harrild, VP from Umpqua Bank and serves as Manager, Commercial Deposit Relationship Program.  For additional information, contact Betsy Jacobson-Warren, Executive Director, 541-382-9410. You can find out more about Healing Reins at the October 24^th Business After Hours, co-hosted by Healing Bridge Physical Therapy.

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High Desert Bank Opens for Business

     High Desert Bank, the first new bank in Bend in more than 30 years, has opened for business at 1000 SW Disk Dr. Led by longtime Bend banker Larry Snyder, High Desert Bank has a veteran staff of eight employees with close to 125 years of combined banking experience. Joining Snyder on the board of directors are the following local business leaders: Gwil T. Evans, president, Professional Air; Gary D. Fish, president, Deschutes Brewery Inc.; Cynthia Kane, VP, Clear Choice Health Plans; John P. Lietz, president, Arrowood Development; Bruce A. McLellan, president, Heart Center Cardiology; Romy E. Mortensen, VP/sales and marketing, Brooks Resources Corp.; and Tim D. Van Horn, real estate developer. High Desert Bank is a full-service commercial bank serving small and mid-sized businesses, professionals and consumers throughout Bend and Deschutes County. The main phone number is (541) 848-4444. The bank’s Web site is:  www.highdesertbank.com.

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Step Up to the Blue Sky Challenge

     Working together, we can make a difference with climate change. By choosing the Blue Sky program from Pacific Power you can support the development of new renewable energy, avoid putting thousands of tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and make the Bend business community one of the nation’s leaders in sustainability. The city of Bend already purchases 10 percent of its energy from renewable sources through Blue Sky. The challenge, issued Oct. 2, is to have 10 percent of the community buying renewable power by Earth Day, April 22, 2008. For every percentage point above 10 percent, the city of Bend promises to increase its participation, vowing to purchase up to 15 percent of its power from renewable resources as well. Let’s push the city to 15 percent. Pacific Power’s Blue Sky energy comes from wind, solar and biomass facilities. When a customer enrolls, Blue Sky dollars go directly to buy renewable energy and to cover the cost of the program. Customers who want to sign up for a renewable energy option can call Pacific Power at 800-769-3717, or visit  www.pacificpower.net/bluesky.

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PEOPLE

     Tracy Campbell, Principal of Design Solutions, has completed certification as a Paper Tiger Authorized Consultant™ by the Paper Tiger Productivity Institute. Tracy provides information management training via this proprietary program for managing time, space, and information.
     Randy Cline has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Clear Choice Health Plans, Inc. In his new role, he’ll be responsible for Strategic Planning and Business Development, External Affairs, Internal Operations, IT, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales, Underwriting, and Corporate Communications.
     Shonda Dahl has been named Individual Sales Representative for Clear Choice Health Plans, Inc. Dahl joined the company in 2006 with over 13 years of experience in the industry, and will be responsible for new individual sales and services to brokers and members.
     Kim Dornbusch has partnered with her husband David in their business, Dornbusch Photography. Her new position is Marketing Director. She also loves to photograph action events.
     Alan Guggenheim has been named as the new Member Services Director for Central Electric Cooperative. Guggenheim replaces Jim Crowell, who retired on June 30, 2007.
     David Evans and Associates, Inc is proud to announce that Greg Jones successfully passed his P.E. exam and is now a licensed engineer in the state of Oregon. Greg has over 5 years experience in water resources, public works, land development, and other aspects of civil engineering.
     BendBroadband’s Marketing Team has added new members.  John Childress filled the Marketing Manager position formerly held by Leslie Taylor. His main focus will be on the phone and high-speed Internet products provided by BendBroadband.  Janette Sherman filled a newly created position and her focus will be on customer relations, retention and sales.  Molly Renner recently accepted the Business Services Marketing Manager position for BendBroadband. Renner will work closely with the sales team to focus on product development and overall sales in the business sector with a close focus on the Internet and phone products.  Renner will also assume public relations, advertising and campaign management duties for the business sector.   
     Andrew Untermeyer recently joined Central Oregon Cable Advertising (COCA) as the Local Sales Manager.  Most recently, Untermeyer worked for 11 years in broadcast television for local Fox affiliate KFXO.  Untermeyer comes to COCA with 23 years experience in the advertising sales industry.  During Untermeyer’s 18 years in the Central Oregon Market he has also worked for four radio stations to include: KBND, KLRR, KTWS as well as KSJJ.
     Michelle Thomas has joined Sage Insurance specializing in Employee Benefits, Life, Disability and Long Term Care Specialist.  She will be assisting in growing the Health, Life and Disability department; working to offer solutions to both individuals and groups.  In addition to coordinating group health benefits Michelle specializes in addressing the needs of business owners via Buy-Sell Agreements, Key Man Insurance, Deferred Compensation funding mechanisms as well as a complete Disability offering.  Michelle has 15 years experience in meeting the needs of small and large business owners alike.
     Julie Hammond, CIC,  President of Sage Insurance has successfully completed the Certified Risk Management class in Portland. 
     Noelle Fredland has joined the Shops at the Old Mill District as the Marketing Director.
     Beth Brady has been hired as the new Bicycle Safety instructor for Commute Options for Central Oregon. Beth will teach a bike safety program at five elementary schools this fall, during which students receive a free, properly fitted helmet provided by The Center Foundation and learn to ride predictably and comfortably on neighborhood streets.
     Lauren Lewis joins Oliver Commercial Group as the company’s marketing manager; a new position at the company.  Lewis will direct marketing efforts for Oliver Commercial Group, its brokers and listed commercial properties.

BUSINESSES     

     Cascade Telecommunications announced that it has teamed up with Wygant, a TeleDirect International company, to provide businesses with voice and data recording, quality management and archiving solutions. The partnership gives small to mid-sized companies the ability to adopt communications technology previously employed only by large enterprises.
     Capstone Advisory Group, Inc. was created this month by the merger of Gaines and Company, LLC and Investment Advisory Firm Capstone Wealth Management Group, LLC.  The merger, which also resulted in a new office in Sisters, will allow the company to offer expanded services to clients.
     The Center Foundation is pleased to announce that Connie Worrell-Druliner of Express Personnel Services, will be the honoree at its annual fall fundraiser “Toast to World Travel” on October 6, 2007 at the Bend Municipal Airport. Mrs. Druliner was pivotal in helping The Center Foundation form its Board and create the scholarship program which gave away over $42,000 in May.
     Contours Express would like to congratulate Emma Roseberry, Myrtie Baney, Alice Resch, Becky Aldrich, Luce Bennett, Pat Moen, Angie Jones, Terri Morates, Marie Pursel, and Terri Eldrige on joining the Contours Express “WOW 100” Club in August & September. These members have shown dedication by logging in more than 100 workouts since the gym opened in January.
     Eschelon Telecom, Inc. is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Integra Telecom, Inc. The combined company, now headquartered in Portland, is one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers in the nation enjoying pro-forma 2007 revenues of more than $700 million and more than $240 million in pro-forma 2007 EBITDA, including anticipated synergies.
     The High Desert Museum Board of Trustees has appointed Logan “Jay” Bennett the Museum’s interim president. Bennett will hold the position until the Museum completes its search for a successor to the former president. He has been a member of the Museum’s Desert Sage Society of high-level donors for the last three years, and is chairman of the Museum’s Campaign Action Team.
     The Latino Community Association is pleased to announce the addition of Jeffrey Ludeman with the Bank of the Cascades, Santos Emiliano Ruiz with KRDM-Radio La Bronca, and Lani Woodall with Columbia River Bank to their Board of Directors.
     Sortor Bushido Kai Karate congratulates Troy LaLonde, the October Student of the Month! Troy is being recognized for working with his two younger brothers, also karate students at the school, and for his strong effort and focus in class. Info:  www.SortorKarate.com
     Summit 1031 Exchange proudly announces two new branches: 1332 SW Highland in Redmond, and 230 Church St. in Salem. Summit 1031 Exchange now has a total of 12 branches in 9 states.
     Trinity Lutheran School opened the 2007-2008 school year this week with its first-ever 10th grade class and new classroom space. The new modular classrooms have enabled the school to expand their early childhood program with additional extended care space; dedicated PreK-3, PreK-4, and kindergarten classrooms; and an expanded computer lab with new desktop computers and an interactive smartboard.
     Vantage Clinical Solutions, Inc. has launched a new company website,  www.vantageclinicalsolutions.com, that adds functionality to the user experience and offers more vivid service descriptions. The new website will provide education and will better assist visitors in the determination of which consulting and practice management services will best serve individual needs.

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