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Oregon Employer Council

Linn Benton County Employer Council
Council Information

Area Served: Linn & Benton Counties, primary cities include: Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon & Sweet Home
 
Mailing Address: 139 SE 4th Ave., Albany, Oregon 97321 
  
President: Karlina Christensen, Target Distribution Center 
Vice-president:  Suzanne Steinhebel, Mennonite Village
  
Local Coordinator: 

Lisa Neilson
Albany Field Office
139 SE 4th Ave, Albany, OR 97321. 
 
Local Coordinator Contact Info:
Phone: 541.812-8662
Fax: 541.967.2137
Email: Lisa.Neilson@state.or.us 


Council Members
President - Karlina Christensen, Target Distribution Center
Vice-president - Suzanne Steinhebel, Mennonite Village
Treasurer - Teresa Stout
Secretary - DeeDee Gordon, Trillium Family Services
Public Relations - Bill Bowling, Logs to Lumber Enterprises


More About Linn Benton Co EC
Linn Benton OEC is a growing council, composed of private and public employers in the Albany, Corvallis, and Lebanon area. 
 
Seminars and events:
The council hosts many low cost seminars and luncheons on topics of interest to local employers, such as labor law, veterans issues, managing employees, and more. The council also participates in events such as Linn County Business Extravaganza, the Linn County Schools Youth Job Fair, and the Benton County High School Career Convention.
 
Meetings:
Linn Benton Employer Council meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 a.m. During this meeting the council discusses the local and state economy, Employment Department updates, and local business community news. Planning for events and seminars is also done at these meetings.
 
Scholarships, Sponsorships and Grants:
Linn Benton OEC donates a $1000 scholarship to a business student at Linn Benton Community College every year. The council also gives block grants to local veteran programs, is a sponsor of both the Linn County Youth Job Fair and the Benton County High School Career Convention, grants money to buy underprivileged children presents at Christmastime, and grants money to the school district to buy clothing for underprivileged children.
 
Contact Information:
For any information about meetings, seminars, events, or other questions, please contact the coordinator, Melanie Place at (541) 812-8662 Lisa.Neilson@state.or.us 
  
 

Useful Links
 
Small Business Development Center Linn Benton Community College 
 
Albany-Millersburg Economic Development Corporation