On January 17, 2025, our business community gathered for the annual SAIF Agri-Business Banquet, presented by KeyBank, to recognize and celebrate our region and state’s agricultural community.
This year’s event featured a keynote presentation by Shaniko Wool Company Founder Jeanne Carver, a longtime Oregon rancher who has become a recognized leader in the textile industry by global fashion brands and wool production standards. Her pioneering direct-to-market approach and commitment to sustainable practices and her husband, Dan’s, legacy, awed and inspired our audience to dream big.
The wonderful evening also included a cocktail reception, live music provided by the Roundhouse Band, and a speech by PGE’s Powering the Future Scholarship Recipient Savanna Franson (Bend FFA Chapter). The live program was guided by Salem Chamber Board Member and Oregon Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Tammy Dennee as this year’s emcee.
Thank you to all of our sponsors for making this annual celebration possible!
Title Sponsor: SAIF Corporation
Presenting Sponsor: KeyBank
Powering the Future Sponsor: Portland General Electric
Major Sponsors:
AgriBusiness Real Estate Services; Aldrich CPAs + Advisors; Allied Video Productions; Fischer, Hayes, Joye & Allen, LLC; Oregon State University Extension and Engagement; SingerLewak; and Willamette Valley Vineyards
Supporting Sponsors:
Fitzpatrick Painting, Oregon Cattlemen’s Association, and Hagan Hamilton Insurance Solutions
Friends of Ag Sponsors
AmeriTitle
We’d also like to thank Allied Video Productions for producing the event, Willamette Valley Vineyards for providing the wine, Fitzpatrick Painting and Construction for supplying the photo booth; and the Salem Convention Center for providing the venue and meal!