At Sacred Fire Creative, we’re all about community over competition. So, we’re always thrilled to see other businesses in the community be recognized for their achievements.

With that, we extend our hearty congratulations to the winners of the 2024 SEDCOR Annual Awards:

• Agri-business of the Year: Ruddenklau Farms
• Business Partner of the Year: Elise Yarnell Hollamon
• Community Leadership Award: Marin Arreola III
• Community Service Award: Juli Foscoli, CDP, CBT of South Town Glass
• Entrepreneur of the Year: Revino 
• Innovative Product/Process: Canopii Inc.
• Outstanding Public/Private Partnership: The Fly Salem Initiative (City of Salem, Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, Salem Aviation Fueling & Travel Salem)
• Small Business of the Year: Blue Raeven Pie Company
• Manufacturer of the Year: The Ulven Companies

These businesses and individuals are more than achievers – they are an inspiration to the community. They’re a testament to what can happen when dreams are combined with intention, hard work, and passion.

Congratulations to these winners!

About the SEDCOR Annual Awards

The SEDCOR Annual Awards is an initiative by the Strategic Economic Development Corporation (SEDCOR) to recognize outstanding efforts that impact economic growth in Willamette Valley. 

The initiative is part of SEDCOR’s mandate to build and strengthen partnerships with industry leaders, nonprofits, local governments, state and federal agencies, educational institutions, and other parties to create and cultivate economic opportunities within the region.

The 2024 iteration of the SEDCOR Annual Awards is sponsored by Saalfeld Griggs and Business Oregon. The awards given to the winners are a collaboration between Maganda Glassworks and Zena Forest Products.

At Sacred Fire Creative, we help entrepreneurs step up to their greatness through authentic branding, creative storytelling, and building solid relationships with their audience. Contact us today and let’s see how we can collaborate.