Since 1986 Special Occasions has been the single source for all of your event needs. Our family owned business can provide you with all of the items to make your next event a success from tents and stages for your concert to fine linen and China for your wedding. We have all of your event rental needs in one location with superior customer service and knowledge.
Oregon native Tim Rist has always been ahead of his time — literally. Having begun his construction career at age 12, graduated from college at age 19, and received an exemption from the board of the Oregon Association of Realtors® to become the youngest principal broker in the state’s history, Tim was never one to sit around and wait for life to come to him. His tireless drive and outlook have influenced his meteoric and continuing success as well as his client mission: to facilitate the discovery of community, legacy and adventure through real estate - everywhere.
Born and raised in the Willamette Valley, Tim accumulated his first construction experience building a home with his uncle from the ground up. He was still studying communications at Oregon State University when he became an entrepreneur, launching what would turn into a million-dollar painting business and managing 100 employees and over 400 projects. When a job injury intervened in 2013, Tim responded by earning his real estate license and achieving equal if not greater success. He was named Rookie of the Year, doubled his business for three consecutive years, and closed more than 350 transactions in his first four years as an agent — without ever sacrificing customer service.
Tim specializes in luxury homes and farm properties and has facilitated commercial sales, business-to-business deals, and land developments throughout Oregon. Much of his flexibility stems from a versatile career that includes sales; construction, property, and brokerage management; property developments; flips; subdivisions; business coaching; and life coaching. Tim’s drive is magnetic and infectious, attracting and inspiring like-minded talent and even helping turn former minimum-wage employees into six-figure-earning agents.
Tim leads an equally fulfilling personal life with his daughter Maisy and partner Micayla. He enjoys writing and playing music and doing anything outdoors: mountain climbing, hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, surfing, snowboarding, skiing, boating, and flying. Tim is involved in several nonprofit initiatives, including Adult & Teen Challenge, and he serves on the board of the Safe Haven Humane Society.
Sarah Matson is a Holistic Business Coach, lifestyle mentor, belly dance troupe leader, mother, and much more! She started her journey and dedication to helping others through her own personal experiences, and has found a passion for sharing her stories and life lessons to help individuals achieve their personal goals throughout their own journeys. She is certified in business start-up, development, and is currently working on her NLP Certification.
Sarah and her skilled team of healers and coaches create bespoke retreats for small to large groups. They great transformational retreats that change lives forever.
The producer of the Heart of the Valley Home and Garden Shows at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, Oregon.
Spring 2023 Show, April 28-30
Fall 2023 Show, Sept. 29-Oct. 1
Whether you?re looking for someone to organize your next event, in need of plant care for your space, or even have a marketing project you?d like help on, Bustlin? Annie Co. is here for you!
Cascade BBQ Event Catering Company is based in the heart of the Willamette Valley providing professional catering for all occassions, fairs, festivals, onsite smoking and private event space to the greater Corvallis community.