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…

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New 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…

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January 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…

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January 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.…

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Small 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…

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Exceed 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…

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State 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…

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CCC 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…

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CCC’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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