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Russell Bernardo has been promoted to chief lending officer at Northwest Community Credit Union. He has worked at NWCU for nine years, formerly as director of mortgage and real estate lending.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon Kevin Sweeney has joined Northwest Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery. His practice includes implants, bone grafts, restorations and wisdom tooth removal.
PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center has announced new hires. They are Jessica Folek, general and endocrine surgeon at RiverBend Pavilion; Lea Dye-Blondell, cardiology team physician assistant at RiverBend Oregon Heart and Vascular Institute; John Roth, pediatric team physician assistant-certified at RiverBend Pavilion; and nurse practitioners Courtney Apker and Patty Brisco, both at Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend, Michele O’Connor, family medicine team at Creswell Clinic, and Martin Roco at Gateway Marketplace urgent care.
Miriam Whiteley joined Roehl & Yi Investment Advisors LLC as an advisor. She specializes in eldercare financial planning, works with private clients and assists with employee 401(k) plan education.
Ronnel Curry has been hired by KLCC 89.7 to develop station revenue in the newly created position of director of philanthropy. She formerly was executive director of the Springfield Education Foundation.
Teri Conklin has joined Eugene-based marketing agency bell+funk as a digital marketing strategist. She has more than 10 years experience in traditional and digital marketing, including search engine optimization, social media, blogging and online advertising.
Kudos
Papé Machinery Inc. in Sparks, Nevada, received a Safety and Health Achievement Program Award from the safety consultation and training section of Nevada’s division of industrial relations. Headquartered in Eugene, the company received its third SHARP certification for continuous and diligent workplace safety and health efforts.
F.Y.I.
A Small Business Assistance Center opened in Veneta inside Veneta-Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce at 24949 Highway 126. The nonprofit center offers computers, a printer and a conference room for entrepreneurs at an affordable rate. The SBAC has partnered with business advisors and mentors from RAIN Eugene, Community LendingWorks and Lane Community College SBDC to offer workshops, classes and free advice. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, or by appointment. The phone number is 541-935-8443.
Springfield commercial print company QSL Print Communications received certification from the Long Tom Watershed Council as a Trout Friendly Landscape project. The company replanted an existing swale, replaced soils, installed check dams and added irrigation to mitigate downstream impact.
Open for business
Portside Place, a furnished executive-style apartment available for long-term use, has been opened in Florence by Hoagland Properties. The apartment, at 216 Nopal St., is available at weekly, monthly or daily rates with a three-day minimum. To book or for more information, call The River House Inn, 541-997-3933 or e-mail riverhouse@harborside.com.
Anniversaries
West Coast Dog and Cat Rescue is celebrating it’s 10-year anniversary with a new name, Cat Rescue and Adoption Network. The all-volunteer, non-profit, no-kill group was founded in 2007 and focuses on abandoned and neglected cats. Each cat is housed with a foster family to be evaluated and receive medical care, vaccinations and microchip. Cats are available for adoption via the website at www.WestCoast DogandCat.org or through adoption centers inside PetSmart, Petco, Bobcat Pets and Wags! Dog and Cat Emporium. Phone 541-225-4955.
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