The BEC wishes to thank NuScale Power, for its support.

NuScale has developed a small nuclear power system that is safe, modular and scalable.  The technology was borne of research by leading nuclear scientists with the support of the U.S. government. The design of the NuScale power plant builds on hundreds of combined years of operating experience with commercial light water reactors along with extensive research and laboratory testing of advanced safety systems.  See the following link for more information:

The BEC wishes to thank Starker Forests for their support.

Starker Forest’s Mission Statement:
Starker Forests, Inc. owns, grows, and manages forests and will continue to be unrivaled in terms of forest resource stewardship. We are a fourth generation family business and manage our long-term business to successfully meet the needs of our owners, employees, and the continued vitality of our communities. As opportunities arise, we will invest in activities that add value to our communities.

The BEC thanks Samaritan Health Services for its support.

Building Healthier Communities Together

Samaritan Health Services serves the close-knit Oregon communities of the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast. Our passion is providing world-class health care to our friends and neighbors. On the job and off, each of us brings the caring and personal commitment to enhance the health of the region we call home.

Appreciation to Citizens Bank for supporting job creation.

Since our founding in 1957, Citizens Bank has become one of the most successful and stable community banks in the country. While many things have changed since then, we are most proud of what hasn’t changed, our mission to provide superior financial services to our customers, to promote economic growth and stability in our communities, and to deliver outstanding value to our shareholders

The BEC thanks Consumers Power, Inc. for its continuing support.

Consumers Power, Inc. is a privately owned nonprofit rural electric cooperative serving 17,426 members in parts of six counties in Oregon: Benton, Lincoln, Lane, Linn, Polk, and Marion. CPI’s headquarters are located at 6990 West Hills Road, Philomath, Oregon, near Corvallis, home of Oregon State University, in the heart of the Willamette Valley.

‘Thank you, Barker-Uerlings Insurance for your continued support!

Barker-Uerlings Insurance has been providing outstanding insurance services to individuals and businesses since 1911. We are a full service agency with a reputation for superior customer service, representing a large array of insurance companies for all types of coverage needs. Our office has agents who specialize in commercial, employee benefits, life, health and personal insurance needs.