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Re-Inventing Your Family Business

March 4th, 2012 | Posted by Ocean18 in Bikes - Transportation | Business - (0 Comments)

Do you own and operate a family business? Then come spend some time with Drs Paul and Pat Frishkoff, national leaders in family business issues at the Small Business Learning Network’s seminar on March 6th.

Drs. Pat and Paul Frishkoff are partners in the consulting practice Leadership In Family Enterprise (LIFE). They specialize in assisting family-owned businesses. Pat is a pioneer in developing learning opportunities for business owners, their families, and the professionals who serve family businesses. She founded the Austin Family Business Program at Oregon State University and was the Director of the program from 1985-2002. She has been frequently honored for her exemplary work with folks from family businesses, both senior and younger generations. Paul has taught classes on business, creativity and accounting as Professor in the Lundquist College of Business, University of Oregon.

The meeting will be this coming Tuesday, March 6 at OCCC Newport campus in the Community room. This will be our only SBM Event this month. The session will be from 6:30-9:00pm. I promise that this will be a fun and enlightening event. Every one will benefit from this class even if your family is not directly involved as an employee or partner at this time in the development of your business.

Family businesses are the bed rock of Lincoln County. Nationwide, more than 90% of all businesses are family businesses. Family businesses employ one in every two workers. More than three-fourths of all new jobs are created by family businesses. On a per-employee basis, small and family-owned businesses contribute more to their communities than their larger, public counterparts. Despite that success small business operation can be fragile. Fewer than half of family businesses have a written succession plan. Many owners don’t even have a recent, signed will. Family businesses face the same challenges as every other business, plus dealing with the unique issues created by the link between business and family. That link also provides magnificent opportunities.

This classs will also be sponsored SBM Alumni Club. It will be open to the public and is free of charge. You can invite a guest. I will be sending a follow-up email later this month where you will be able to register

Ronald Spisso, Oregon Coast Community College SBDC, rspisso@occc.cc.or.us, 541-994-4166

Lincoln County is honored by having at least three winners of the Austin Family Business Award from Oregon State University: Mo’s Restaurant, Thompson Sanitary and Bike Newport. These award winning businesses are a great local examples of the benefits and strengths of working together as a family. Each of these businesses has taken time to develop a successful and conscious business culture. Pat and Paul Frishkoff will show you how that can be done. Daniella and Elliot Crowder of Bike Newport, the 2011 winners of the Excellence in Family Business Award, will share their experiences at the seminar. Pat and Paul will engage the audience in asking participants to share the rewards, lessons and challenges of working in a family business.

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“Foodies” Film Series in January and February

January 15th, 2012 | Posted by Ocean18 in Events | Foodie - Restaurants - (0 Comments)

On Sundays in January and February the “Foodies” Film Series will feature films focused on food, farming, fisheries, nutrition and environmental issues. The event is co-hosted by Ten Rivers Food Web and Food Share of Lincoln County (along with Oregon Coastal Zone Management Association, Feb. 12th.)

Attendance is free, with a suggested donation of $2 and one non-perishable food item for Food Share of Lincoln County.  Seating is limited to the first 50 people, so come early! Snacks will be provided. The films will be screened at the Oregon Coast Community College, Central Campus, Room 62 (enter through main front doors), 400 SE College Way, Newport, OR.

January 22nd, 1:30pm: Ingredients (http://www.ingredientsfilm.com/) A film that unearths the roots of the local food movement and digs into the stories of the chefs, farmers and activists transforming our broken food system. Features Oregon farmers.

January 29th, 1:30pm: Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead (http://www.fatsickandnearlydead.com/) An unconventional and uplifting story of two men from different worlds on personal missions to regain their health.

February 5th, 1:30pm: Vanishing of the Bees (http://www.vanishingbees.com/) This documentary examines the alarming disappearance of honeybees and the greater meaning it holds about the relationship between humans and the Earth.

February 12th, 1:30pm: Oregon Ocean Fisheries: A Conservation Story Newport premiere! (http://www.oczma.org/) A truly local look at our coastal fisheries, this film was produced by the Oregon Coastal Zone Management Association (OCZMA) and probably features people you know! Hear from the producer, Onno Husing, and other local residents working to protect our ocean environment in a Q & A after the film.

Ten Rivers Food Web is a non-profit organization (www.tenriversfoodweb.org) bringing local food to local tables in Lincoln, Benton and Linn counties. Ten Rivers Food Web’s programming includes the Lincoln County Foods Group, That’s My Farmer SNAP Incentive Program (available at the Newport Farmers’ Market and Lincoln County Fairgrounds Farmers Market), and The Lemonade Project. The organization helped support the Lincoln County Community FEAST in April 2011 and the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Farmers Market.

Food Share of Lincoln County is a regional food bank, part of the Oregon Food Bank network, which supplies donated and USDA commodity foods to affiliated emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, and other assistance agencies in Lincoln County.  For information, contact Food Share at 541-265-8578 or go to http://www.foodsharelincolncounty.org/  or find Food Share of Lincoln County on Facebook.

Contact: Chloe Rico, Ten Rivers Food Web, Email: chloe@tenriversfoodweb.org, Phone: (541) 867-8672

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Learn to Make Fabric Boxes at Lincoln Sew and Vac

January 2nd, 2012 | Posted by Ocean18 in Art - Crafts - Handmade | Education - Classes - (0 Comments)

Several years ago Lincoln Sew and Vac was purchased by Ken and Helena Roberts. They moved the store into the Factory Mattress Outlet showroom and have continued to expand inventory for both veteran enthusiasts and those looking to begin exploring the craft of sewing.

Sewing classes now offered in the store are taught by Debbie Zahradnicek. Helena says that, “we are very lucky to have Debbie Zahradnicek, a senior tech writer for Newport’s Garmin, teach our classes and pass on her extensive knowledge.”

Zahradnicek designs and lays out water craft electronic systems by day, but continues to sew, craft and teach in her spare time. In fact, Zahradnicek has a deep history in the art. She’s been sewing for 45 years and teaching for 25 years. Prior to working for Garmin in Newport she owned and operated a upholstery shop specializing in auto, boat and furniture. She has just about seen it all and has incredible technique and knowledge in all areas of the discipline.

Class size is kept small so that various skill levels can seek the assistance from Debbie in the areas that they need most. Students can bring their own machines or they can use the Janome brand machines available in the workspace. Attendees learn to create quick gift ideas, projects for every day decoration and more. Prices for each class range from $25 to $50 depending on the type of project executed.

In the video below students created fabric rope baskets. It provides a quick looking class into what it ‘s like when you take your next class with “Debz Desgins.”

The Home Sewing Association says that studies have shown that engaging in an activity like sewing reduces your overall heart and blood rates and promotes relaxation. Their belief is that sewing involves the muscles and the mind, promoting healthier body synergy, and that because sewing has been so successful at promoting relaxation among women who sew that it may be better than therapy…!

“Project Sewing by Debz Designs,” takes place on the second Saturday of every month between 10am to 4pm at Lincoln Sew and Vac. The next class is January 14th, 2012 @ 10 am $25 plus kit – Fabric Boxes: Great Ideas for Using Up Stiff Interfacing Scraps.  Play with patterns and make a size and shape that is unique for you.  Sign Up Now! Machines Provided! Register with Helena at Lincoln Sew and Vac. 256 East Olive Street. Call 541.265-2636

Additional note. Where do you look for good used sewing machines and vacuum cleaners with customer after care? And, where can you get your machine repaired? Right here at home. When Lincoln Sew and Vac sells new equipment, they frequently take in used machines in trade. They get every brand: Janome, Elna, Pfaff, Viking, Singer, Bernina, Kenmore, Newhome, Necchi and some of the minor brands based on the “dressmaker” line. They service and repair these machines and put them up for resale. Sew and Vac will repair the used machines we sell for a period of 30 days but charge extra for parts – these are used machines, after al

Lincoln Sew and Vac – 225 East Olive Street, Newport – 541.265.2636 – Open Every Day

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