December 12, 2023 4:30 p.m.
In the KQEN Business Spotlight:
The Oregon Bankers Association in partnership with Oregon Business Magazine has announced that Con-Vey of Roseburg is the recipient of the 2023 Community Applause Award.
A release said the award is given to an Oregon business in acknowledgement of their significant service and contributions to their community. It was presented to Con-Vey during a banking industry event held on December 4th in Portland.
Founded in 1996, the Community Applause Award is a competition in which banks doing business in Oregon nominate a business customer that gives back to their community in significant ways. An independent panel of judges carefully reviews each nomination and votes on the winner. Since the award’s inception, 46 Oregon businesses have been recognized, including this year’s honoree.
The release said Con-Vey opened its doors over 75 years ago as a fabrication and machine shop focusing on repair work for local wood mills. Since its founding in 1946, Con-Vey has shifted and combined forces with manufacturing professionals to become a world-class solutions company for industrial equipment. From steel fabrication to robotic automation, customers come to Con-Vey for high-quality products at a competitive price.
Information with the award announcement said Con-Vey consistently demonstrates an outstanding commitment to the Roseburg community by actively participating or financially supporting a wide range of charitable and community initiatives. Among them are the Boys & Girls Club, FFA and 4-H, Youth in Trades, Douglas County Partners for Student Success, Bright Futures Umpqua and Umpqua Community College courses and apprenticeships. Con-Vey has also designed and manufactured light displays for the Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights, provides educational tours around the Con-Vey campus to local students, supports shop classes at local high schools, and much more.
The release said the company also fosters a culture of giving back to the community by encouraging and supporting employee volunteerism. Team members have dedicated countless hours to a long list of community service projects.
Con-Vey was nominated for the Community Applause Award by Matt Kowal, senior vice president and commercial team leader at the Roseburg branch of Oregon Pacific Bank.
As part of the award, OBA provided Con-Vey with a $1,000 check payable to the Boys & Girls Club of Umpqua Valley in their honor. The OBA also produced a video about Con-Vey and their community impact. The video is available for viewing online at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvUFDhYP3HQ