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Chamber member graduates from national business boot camp
Karen Downer, visual communications expert from FASTSIGNS® of Portland – Clackamas, completed an extensive three-day Sales Boot Camp training program at the FASTSIGNS corporate headquarters in Dallas. “This month, 20 sales professionals from different FASTSIGNS locations across the country attended as we kicked off our first Sales Boot Camp training class,” said Jim Howe, Vice…
Read MoreNew audit reviews electronic system of calculating trucking taxes
Before deciding on a new approach, ODOT asked state auditors to review the performance of a company’s device A new audit has determined that a private sector electronic system of collecting weight/mile data would save money for the trucking industry and the State Highway Fund. The audit was conducted at the request of the Oregon…
Read MoreJanuary children’s programs – Ledding Library
Below are the upcoming programs at Ledding Library of Milwaukie. All programs are FREE and take place at Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st , Milwaukie, 503-786-7580. Tuesday, January 7 at 10:30am: Oregon Symphony Storytime. Join Oregon Symphony cellist Marilyn de Oliveira and a Ledding Library youth librarian for a very special string-family storytime and a chance to…
Read MoreJanuary Clackamas Community College (CCC) calendar of events
January 1 Scholarship Open Enrollment Begins Scholarship open enrollment begins Jan. 1 for the 2014-15 school year. CCC scholarship applications will be available online at www.clackamas.edu/Scholarships/. Call Darcie Iven for more information at 503-594-3421 or email scholarships@clackamas.edu. January 1 New Years Day Holiday CCC will be closed in observance of the New Years Day holiday.…
Read MoreAttention Oregon exporters: Limited opportunity to qualify for significant Oregon tax savings
Information provided by the AOI (Associated Oregon Industries) A little-known provision of the “Grand Bargain” supported by AOI and passed by the Oregon Legislature in October gives Oregon export companies a limited window to qualify for significant Oregon tax savings. One of the provisions of HB 3601, which was passed by the Legislature on…
Read MoreSmall Business Advocate hired
Kimberly Mitchell-Phillips comes from the office of Gov. Kitzhaber Secretary of State Kate Brown announced the hiring of Oregon’s first Small Business Advocate. In her new role, Kimberly Mitchell-Phillips will not only help entrepreneurs navigate state regulations, but she will also recommend legislative and policy changes to improve the state’s business climate. “Small…
Read MoreExceed Enterprises to host open house
Special holiday performance by the Activities Toward Enrichment Choir A group of honored artists have been diligently preparing to take the stage at Exceed’s Open House on December 13 at 12:30pm (5285 SE Mallard Way, Milwaukie). The choir will lift spirits as they showcase the hard work, heart and humanity of some of the most…
Read MoreState elderly and disabled transportation grant applications available
The Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) announces the availability of applications for the FY2014 and FY2015 Special Transportation Formula Fund. Sponsored by the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Public Transit Division, this program funds transportation services benefiting the elderly and people with disabilities. Eligible applicants are public and private non-profit agencies with managerial and…
Read MoreCCC Customized Training offers Six Sigma Black Belt Training
Gain the tools to transform your business by reducing defects and improving profitability through Six Sigma Black Belt Training. Customized Training and Development Services (CTDS) at Clackamas Community College (CCC) is offering the groundbreaking quality management training at a special rate of $4,295, a substantial savings over many similar programs. Classes begin in January and…
Read MoreCCC’s ‘Motion Capture’ technology class is first in state
Clackamas Community College (CCC) is pioneering high-tech motion capture technology classes this winter term. It’s the kind of technology that’s used in leading video game studios, Hollywood blockbusters like “Avatar” and legendary digital effects studios like Lucasfilm. Andy Mingo, director of CCC’s Digital Media Communications (DMC) program, and SuperGenius game art production studio will demonstrate…
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