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Significant forces in any community are its neighborhood businesses. The Mid-county MEMO offers this section to our business neighbors for news, advancements, promotions, expansions and other noteworthy events to be shared with the community at large. To ensure publication, please send submissions for each month by the 15th of the previous month. Business MEMO submissions for the May issue are due by Thursday, April 15. For best results, e-mail Darlene Vinson at editor@midcountymemo.com. Or you can also mail editorial submissions to 3510 N.E. 134th Ave., Portland, OR, 97230. To call or leave a phone message, dial 503-287-8904. Mid-county MEMO fax number is 503-249-7672.
A dream come true
There is a unique shop in Menlo Park Plaza that area residents are sure to enjoy. Known as Dixie’s Golden Girl’s Gifts at 12427 N.E. Glisan St., the shop also houses HairStyles by Dixie.
Dixie Ann Winter is the creative spirit and entrepreneur behind this venture. Upon her arrival in Portland some 35 years ago, Winter began a career styling hair at a shop called Roman Holiday. By 1978, she opened her own salon. Because she collects angels, a friend suggested she name her new business Hair Heaven. A victim of light rail construction in Rockwood, that shop was forced to close, but the indomitable Winter forged ahead. By May of 1985 she had opened Top Hat for Gents and Gals in buildings she purchased and remodeled at Southeast 215th Ave and Stark Street in Gresham.
Fast forward to 1998, Winter is working at Save More Beauty in Menlo Park Plaza when she has a dream about opening a gift shop. At that time a nearby business, Menlo Park Pharmacy, was offering unique gift items. Changes brought about by new ownership of the shopping center resulted in the pharmacy’s demise. Seizing the opportunity, Winter contacted the pharmacy gift buyer, Karen Bellcoff. The combined expertise of these two women resulted in the shop that offers hair care for men, women and children and special gifts for all occasions.
Aided by volunteers Sharon Henderson, Val Oaks, Sandy Luhola and Rosemary Setterlund the shop is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. When you visit, friendly ladies dressed in period pinafores will greet you with old-fashioned hospitality.
If you have questions or would like to make a hair appointment, call 503-256-3800. Otherwise, drop by to experience this special place for yourself and see what can happen when you follow your dreams.
Rossi named top producer
Nick Rossi, broker with The Hasson Company Realtors, was named the 2003 Top Producer for The Hasson Company’s Portland East Branch, during the company’s annual awards banquet, held February 27 at the Oswego Lake Country Club.
Rossi has been a licensed Realtor for nine years. This is the second year in row he has received this recognition.
The Hasson Company Realtors is located in six locations throughout the Portland Metro area, including branches in Lake Oswego, NW 23rd Avenue, the Sunset Corridor, NE Broadway, Clackamas, and Charbonneau. Beginning in 1983 with 12 agents, The Hasson Company today is comprised of more than 210 agents, who carry an average of 14 years full-time real estate experience. At $6.4 million, The Hasson Company’s average sales volume per agent, according to Realtor Magazine, is the highest in Oregon and third highest in the entire nation.
You can reach Rossi at 503-221-2336 or rossin@hasson.com.
Solutions for small businesses
Many an entrepreneur has begun with a vision and a home based office. With hard work and long hours, these businesses grow and prosper. Along the way it may have been helpful to have a professional office in a professional setting with a professional staff.
ExecuTech Suites in Airport Plaza, 5933 N.E. Win Sivers Dr. may be the solution for your small business. ExecuTech Suites can provide an office that includes a telephone line, voice mail, reception services and conference room availability for one monthly fee. Staff can also take care of clients, run your office, answer your phones, fax your documents and schedule your meetings. They can help you provide a professional image for your home-based business or satellite office to help you grow your business.
ExecuTech Suites is hosting an Executive Business Showcase on Friday, April 23 from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Start-up, and established business owners are welcome to attend and visit the over fifty different presenting vendors who can aid new and existing businesses.
Banks, financial planners, transportation companies, marketing and telephone companies, copying and printing companies will be represented. Services for the start-up, and small business owner. Booth space is still available.
For more information or a guided tour of their new facility, contact Nancy Williams, Marketing Manager, at 503-595-3300.
MBank adds two new executives
MBank, is pleased to announce the addition of Trey Maust and Brian Irvine to the executive team at MBank.
Now the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Senior Vice President for MBank, Trey Maust, a CPA, worked for Deloitte & Touche in Portland and New York. He most recently worked for Honeywell International, where his duties involved mergers and acquisitions, business development and financial reviews of highly strategic investments for the company.
“The addition of Trey to the bank will enhance MBank’s drive to grow its market share in the Portland area.” said Rex Brittle, President and CEO. “Trey’s accounting knowledge and experience in the industry will help the bank to further streamline and advance its financial practices.” Ron Shoemake, whose duties included those of the CFO, will continue his appointment as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President.
Brian Irvine, Vice President and Information Technology Director, most recently served as Project Manager and Information Technology Manager for a real estate development and finance company, overseeing an IT budget of almost one million dollars.
“When looking for a candidate to head up the IT team at MBank, Brian not only exceeded all our criteria for the department, he also presented extensive knowledge from his prior positions in the financial industry,” said Shoemake. “Brian presents a strong understanding of the needs of our IT department, enabling him to continue with the development of IT practices that enhance the banking experience for our customers.”
Mbank’s local branch is at Southeast 94th Avenue and Stark Street.
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