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Upcoming Tradeshows, Seminars and Events

Tuesday, April 6 — Construction Industry
Wednesday, April 7 — General Industry

Hosted by:

[click here for complete Information & Registration

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Center for Business & Industry
Small Business Development Center

Winter Business Class Schedule
Online courses, QuickBooks, Start Smart, SBA Loan Information, Construction Contractor Training,
new Business and Marketing Series classes and more.

For more information call 503-399-5088
or visit website [more]

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At the Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry.

A collaborative group of Salem area organizations (SEDCOR, Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and Chemeketa Community College have come together to encourage Salem area businesses and institutions to learn, apply, and take action on projects for energy efficiency and solar. In response to this interest, PGE has added several seminars in Salem locations.

April 28th
NEW: Solar Photovoltaic Systems
NEW: Solar Thermal (Hot Water) Systems

June 8th
Lighting Retrofits

September 7th
New Trends in Lighting

Complete information at PortlandGeneral.com/Classes

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Cascade Employers Association 2010 Training

Resources for managing and developing an outstanding workforce.
Visit their website for the latest calendar of human resource, leadership and employee development programs. [more]

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Sustainability Summit a Journey into the Future
Co-Sponsored by Portland General Electric and the City of Keizer
this informative add-on to the Keizer Chamber March Luncheon, will bring opportunities for trade allies to sponsor and to showcase products or services.
Look for details and the exciting agenda of Keynote presenters coming soon
For more information [click here]
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March 11th, 2010 - Salem Conference Center
Career Connections
Presented by MaPS Credit Union
An educational event to benefit our youth, our future workforce. An opportunity for over 600 Salem-Keizer high school students to speak with employers and training programs and to practice their interviewing skills.
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or additional information [click here]
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Saturday, March 13th - 5:30 pm
2010 Mid-Willamette Valley Green Awards
Putnam University Center, Willamette University, Salem
Join us for a night of fun and food as we acknowledge Mid-Willamette Valley individuals, businesses, and organizations for their outstanding efforts towards sustainability. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Straub Environmental Learning Center's environmental education programs. For more information [click here]
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March 25 - April 25, 2010
25th Annual Tulip Festival - Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
A charity event with wine tasting, fabulous food & entertainment
will be held on April 17th & 18th.
Visit www.woodenshoe.com
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April 6, 2010
Wind Power for Communities: A Workshop for Residents of Rural Oregon
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center - The Dalles, OR
Northwest Sustainable Energy for Economic Development is pleased to present a workshop for rural landowners, public officials and community members interested in learning more about wind energy development. Workshop attendees will come away with the knowledge and tools they need to ensure wind developments, large and small, result in the greatest local benefit. [more]
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April 23rd - 24th
6th Annual Oregon Garden Brewfest
Friday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 11 p.m.
Enjoy Handcrafted Beers, Savory Food and Live Music at The Oregon Garden Pavilion
For event information, visit www.OregonGarden.org or call (503) 874-8100.

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Month of May
Keizer Iris Festival
For complete information visit www.irisfestival.com

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Thursday, May 20th
Willamette Valley Symposium
7:30 am to 12:00 noon [includes breakfast]

Join Moss Adams for a half-day seminar geared toward business owners, CFOs, controllers, and other executives of commercial companies. Topics to be covered include Financial covenants and exposure to risk presented by commercial bankers; Tax updates for federal and state that could impact your business; Business strategic planning to get what you want

Cost $25 - Questions or RSVP to eugene@mossadams.com
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July 16, 2010 - at Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer
“Striking Out Meth In Marion County”

 Sponsorships are now available

“Striking Out Meth In Marion County;” is an evening of celebration and recognition of our community fight against meth and other drug abuses.  This fun-filled evening, now celebrating five successful years, not only includes an exciting Volcanoes baseball game (drawing more than 4,000 attendees) and fireworks, but numerous family activities, interactive displays, demonstrations, prizes and positive messages. 

For more information, please contact Marion County Commissioner Patti Milne
at 503.588.5212 or pmilne@co.marion.or.us
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