Upcoming Tradeshows, Seminars and Events

Upcoming PGE Seminars
A variety of courses are offered that enhance business practices and provide expert advice on how to save energy and money. [click here for 2008 schedule of classes]
Learn about more free PGE seminars at PortlandGeneral.com/Classes
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Month of May, 2008
Cascade Employers Association will be holding many training opportunities at their office in Salem. Classes include Webinar: Family Leave Basics; Employee Handbooks and Supervisory Manuals; Misconduct Investigations and Discipline; Safety and Workers' Compensation Managementand others. For more information visit www.cascadeemployers.com.
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May 2008 - All Month
Keizer Iris Festival
Events and activities are scheduled through the month of May with Art Show, Iris display at Schreiner's and Cooley's Iris Gardens and more. Kick-off Party May 15th at Renaissance Inn Hotel. More information at www.irisfestival.com.
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May 8 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Mid-Willamette High Performance Consortium
Spring 2008 Executive Forum with
Mike Hoseus: Build a Lean Culture, "The People Value Stream"
Chemeketa Eola Viticulture Center, 215 Doaks Ferry Road, Salem, OR 97304
RSVP by April 25th to Karen Litvin at klitvin@workforce-solutions.net or 503-581-4272.
[click here for flyer]
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Saturday, May 10th
Silverton Wine & Jazz Festival
Festival - Noon to 9:00 pm; After Hours Finale - 9:00 - 11:00 pm
More information available at www.silvertonwineandjazz.com
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Sunday, May 11th
Mother's Day Tea | Lunch | Poetry | Tour
Frank Lloyd Wright's Gordon House
879 W. Main Street, Silverton
Reserve your seats early to celebrate Mother’s Day and enjoy tea, lunch, and a guided tour of the Gordon House next door to The Oregon Garden. Join us again this year for the popular afternoon tea at Frank Lloyd Wright’s only building in Oregon. The house is a national historic site and a real Oregon treasure. This is the only Wright building open to the public in the Pacific Northwest. The Gordon House Tea proceeds help to continue the restoration and preservation of this example of American architecture and Wright’s Oregon legacy to future generations.
For Reservations call 503-874-6006 or visit www.thegordonhouse.org.
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May 21, 2008 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Shangri-La Corp - Tours in all Directions
Come see for yourself what Shangri-La is all about! Visit with them as they celebrate 45 years of helping Oregonians with special needs. Learn about their mission and see how they are changing people’s lives . . . one person at a time! For more information visit www.shangrilacorp.org.
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May 21, 2008 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm - FREE
Portland's Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair
Oregon Convention Center | 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR
This diversity event is the most significant career fair presented in Portland and Oregon today. Your participation actively reaffirms your commitment to diversity and equality in the workplace.
For information on exhibiting, contact info@citycareerfair.com or www.citycareerfair.com
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Chemeketa Community College
Leadership & Supervisory Training Seminar Series
McMinnville Healthcare Education Center - 306 NE Norton Lane, McMinnville, OR 97128
All seminars presented by Dr. GwenEllyn Anderson.
For more information and to register, call (503) 584-7541
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June 1 - 29
Weaving Wright from the Garden
At the Gorden House (designed by Frank Lloyd Wright). Next door to the Oregon Garden
Presenting contemporary and traditional basket design show, sale and demonstrations.
Artist's reception June 14, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
More information at www.thegordonhouse.com
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June 12, 2008 - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Export Strategies, Tools & Techniques Seminar
Chemeketa NW Viticulture Center
A day-long seminar dedicated to taking the guesswork out of international trade. To help established businesses develop an export marketing plan and strategy, to provide occasional exporters with tools to grow their international business, and to provide current exporters with a forum for special issues and staff skill building.
For more information call: Jennifer Woods, Trade Specialist - 503-326-5290
To Register and make a Payment call: Tami Lundy - 503-588-6225
[click here for flyer] or visit the Portland U.S. Export Assistance Center
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Monday, June 19, 2008 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Salem Area Job Fair
Salem Conference Center
The Mid-Willamette Employer Council, in partnership with WorkSource Oregon Salem Center, is offering Salem area job seekers a great opportunity to meet local businesses looking for workers. 50 Area Businesses will be on site ready to talk to you. Professional staff available to answer your work search questions. Come dressed to impress, bring your resume.
For more information call 503-378-4846.
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July 10 - 13, 2008
2008 Marion County Fair
"Summer Days and Country Ways"
Commercial Exhibitors Wanted - Both small business owners and larger corporations are encouraged to participate as a commercial exhibitor. Vendor booth prices are reasonable and are available both inside the exhibitor hall or outside along the walkways. Application packets for commercial exhibitors to reserve space are now available on-line at www.mcfair.net, or call 503-585-9998 to request that a packet be mailed. Applications and all fees are due by June 13.
Marion County is seeking volunteers in the community to help make this year's fair another success. Contact volunteer coordinator at 503-588-7900 or email.
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August 9 - 10, 2008
Summer in the City Music and Wine Festival - Salem Oregon
The First Annual Summer in the City Music and Fine Festival is coming to downtown Salem. The event organized by GO DOWNTOWN SALEM! will raise funds for Marion-Polk Food Share, the non-profit charity organization leading the fight to end hunger in Marion and Polk Counties.
To find out more visit the website at www.gosummerinthecity.info or contact Suzi Bicknell at 503-480-1111 or [email]
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