SEDCOR

The boxes are unpacked and the doors are open, and we'd love to have you stop by! Join us for an open house Wednesday, August 12 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM at our new office. Come say hello, meet the team, and see where SEDCOR is putting down new roots.
RSVP here ▶️https://members.sedcor.com/events/Details/sedcor-open-house-1868662?sourceTypeId=Hub

It's time to celebrate the businesses and individuals shaping our region. ✨ Nominations are open for the 2026 SEDCOR Annual Awards, and we want to hear about the people and companies making a difference across the Valley. Know someone who deserves recognition? Submit your nomination by August 14th. ▶️ https://sedcor.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Form/FillV2/LE84au9P?cid

Join us on Wednesday, September 30th, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Salem Convention Center for our Annual Awards and Membership Meeting, brought to you by Saalfeld Griggs PC. We'll share highlights from the past year in our Annual Member Report, then celebrate our region's exceptional businesses at the Awards presentation. Registration is open! ▶️ https://members.sedcor.com/events/Details/2026-sedcor-annual-awards-membership-meeting-1578838?sourceTypeId=Hub

Next up on our summer happy hour tour, Yamhill County! ☀️
Join us on Thursday, July 23 from 4–6 p.m. at Root & Rye Hop Farm and Brewery in Carlton, where farm-brewed craft beer meets the heart of wine country. It’s a great setting to unwind, catch up with familiar faces, and meet some new ones. 🍻
Everyone covers their own tab. Please RSVP so we can give the venue a heads-up on attendance.
RSVP ▶️ sedcor.com/events or via the link in bio

Sharpen your strategic thinking in a single day. 🧠
Launch Mid-Valley is hosting a Harvard Business Case Study Hackathon, a one-day deep dive where entrepreneurs, business owners, and innovators team up to analyze real corporate challenges, debate solutions, and pitch their findings.
Just bring your brain and your hustle. 💡
💲$25 Registration
🥐 Breakfast & lunch on us
🎟️ Spots are limited, register today ▶️ launchmidvalley.org/upcoming-events

Launch Mid-Valley is a collaborative initiative focused on empowering innovative entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses throughout Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley. With recent funding from Business Oregon, the Launch Mid-Valley Regional Innovation Hub is expanding our offerings to provide even more events, resources, and programming to support local business growth. Launch Mid-Valley fosters an innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem where local businesses can connect with investors, mentors, and industry leaders. To learn more about Launch Mid-Valley and stay updated on upcoming events, visit launchmidvalley.org.

Join us and The Missing Middle Housing Fund for a free Homebuyer Education Seminar hosted in partnership with the Newberg Workforce Housing Consortium, on July 29th, from 5:30-7:00pm, at Friendsview. Whether you're ready to buy now or just starting to think about it, this free seminar will walk you through the home-buying process, loan options, and financial strategies to make homeownership a reality. Reserve your FREE tickets today. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/homebuyer-education-seminar-tickets-1991158119536?aff=oddtdtcreator

🌱 Calling all agtech entrepreneurs and innovators!
Are you in the early stages of building your agtech business? AgLaunch's intensive virtual bootcamp is designed to help you thrive. In collaboration with leading organizations across the U.S., this program delivers a crash course in business fundamentals and the agribusiness ecosystem, plus:
✅ Founder-led sessions on early company building and cofounder dynamics
✅ A funding and partnerships session led by an agtech investor
✅ Pitch training
✅ A farmer-led discussion on selling to your customer
✅ Personalized 1:1 office hours matched to your needs
It's also a great way to prepare for the next round of AgLaunch365 applications.
📍 Apply now: https://rebrand.ly/577eh4w

This has been one of the most fun projects to work on!

Congratulations to the Object Permanence team on the launch of your record pressing business in Salem. We’re excited to work with you on some of your other plans for the future.

Long live vinyl!

Oregon’s only vinyl record pressing plant takes root in Salem - Salem Reporter The three owners of Oregon's sole record pressing plant, Object Permanence Records, began making vinyl at their small warehouse north of downtown Salem just three weeks ago. Their space gives local bands a nearby option to order vinyl – something that is often outsourced to Europe. To comment on t...

☀️ It’s happening today! SEDCOR Summer Happy Hours are back, and we’re kicking things off in Marion County at TopWire Hop Project.
Whether you’re a longtime member or just looking to make new connections, this free networking event is a great opportunity to meet local business and community leaders in a relaxed setting. Stop by, say hello, and enjoy an afternoon of conversation and connection. We’d love to see you there!