Chemeketa SBDC

How do your colleagues describe you?

Friendly, Vigilant, Trustworthy, Fun!

Why do you do what you do?

I love people. I love validating people, encouraging them, and helping people live in their God-given purpose.

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Sarah offers friendly business advice centered around online sales process improvement. She is known for helping businesses in and around Salem Oregon with their online presence. Sarah can provide technical branding advice and marketing tools to help you grow your profit margin while maintaining your life's purpose as a business owner/entrepreneur. Sarah firmly believes in the power of online systems and profit first planning.

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Silvia brings a unique skill set, perspective and great ideas to the table. She has an incredible ability to turn problems and challenges into solutions and opportunities.

Why do you do what you do?

I like helping others in any capacity I can.

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Silvia's work experience has been centered around helping people. She started by assisting the elderly with their daily lives at Providence Benedictine Nursing Center. Later, she became a substitute for the Salem-Keizer School District. Assisting her sister's photography business sparked her interest in business, and she earned her AAOT at Chemeketa Community College to aid her in the pursuit of that interest. She decided to apply at Chemeketa's SBDC because it best aligns with her interests and desire to help others. Silvia firmly believes that helping others with their business ventures helps build a stronger community.

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Tatyana exudes a positive and steadfast energy to everything she does. She exemplifies a clear, heart-felt dedication to making a difference and serving others.

Why do you do what you do?

I thoroughly enjoy working with a variety of clients and helping them succeed on their business journey by connecting them with the right people, tools and resources. I also like the daily variety, challenges and excitement of my job.

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Tatyana provides support to the small business community through the coordination of training and advising. She assists with day-to-day operations of the Center, provides administrative support to SBDC staff, and coordinates development, scheduling and continued improvement of SBDC training events. Tatyana obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration at Corban University.

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Why do you do what you do?

I love the community and the possibility of what the community can do with just a little information and someone to walk next to them.

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DeAnna started her own Interpreting business after working as a volunteer assisting limited English speaking Community members maneuver their way through different life challenges. Although, she had to business administrative experience, she knew how to network and find answers. 15 years later, she serves the community in many different ways by helping people find that "American dream" that many come to the United States looking for.

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Brandon has a Masters in Organizational Behavior and Evaluation from Claremont Graduate University and is a Senior Certified Professional from the Society for Human Resources Management.

How do your colleagues describe you?

"Angie is a problem solver and great at critical thinking. She can execute creative solutions no matter the issue."

Why do you do what you do?

"I love retail, but it's harder than ever in this quickly changing marketplace! I have spent many years mastering inventory management and cash flow, retail merchandising and managing staff, and I am passionate about mentoring other business owners through their own road map to success. I believe successful businesses learn and grow from being supported by their peers."

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Angie has owned and operated a retail store in Downtown Salem for 12 years. Her background includes an Air Force career as well as a career in banking, specifically focused in business banking prior to buying her store.

Angie is an expert in bringing a systems focus to your business, from staff to operational processes and strategic planning. Her expertise also includes all things related to scaling your retail business, from inventory management to merchandising, sales process, and staff coaching.

How do your colleagues describe you?

"Jim is a small business cheerleader, enthusiastically guiding owners on their path to success."

Why do you do what you do?

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Jim's focus is on getting small businesses up and running. Starting with business plans and moving through marketing and QuickBooks, Jim will get you off on the right foot. Jim has many years of personal experience as an entrepreneur. He owns several companies which he has built from scratch and is always willing to share his experience with others. If you are searching for an adviser who can address issues from top to bottom, he is the adviser to contact.

Jim has a Bachelor's of Science in Political Science/International Affairs and Master's in Business Administration.

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He has worked with hundreds of small business owners on business planning and growth. His professional background includes management consulting, organizational leadership, strategic planning, operations analysis, and team motivation. Dr. Allen holds a Ph.D. from Walden University with an emphasis on operations management and MBA from George Fox University with a dual focus on entrepreneurship and leadership. He holds certifications in Six Sigma (Black Belt), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), and is a John R Wooden Certified Coach.

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Jim received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington Foster School of Business with a concentration in Finance and Marketing. He worked for 8 years at a large pharmaceutical company in sales and 10 years as a commercial loan officer at local community banks. He serves on the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Board. He has an understanding of the bigger picture and how to incorporate financial reports, business and marketing plans to achieve goals. Make the plan, work the plan.

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Blanca has over 20 years of experience working for various state government agencies. She also serves as adjunct faculty with Chemeketa. Her primary focus has been walking clients through creating a business idea, preparing a business plan, including a gaining a comprehensive understanding of starting a business from ground zero. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Master's in Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Strategy.