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]
- Monitoring Load Shape for Energy Savings/Portland - Sept. 4, 2008 [click here for flyer]
- New Trends in Lighting/Lake Oswego - Sept. 18, 2008 [click here for flyer]
- Motor and Motor Controls/Tualatin - Sept. 24 - Nov. 5, 2008 [click here for flyer]
- Chilled Water Systems/Wilsonville - Sept. 30, 2008 [click here for flyer]
Learn about more free PGE seminars at PortlandGeneral.com/Classes
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Summer, 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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August 16, 2008
Woodburn Firehouse Cookoff Event
The first Annual BBQ contest will be held at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. It will start at noon and continue through the evening. Event is open to the public and sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available. [more]
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August 20, 2008 - A Hero's Journey
August 23, 2008 - Changing for Good
Wellspring Medical Center
Wellspring is offering two dynamic events to help people identify their true wellness vision and set about a plan to make it happen.
The first is part of Wellspring’s Dinner Series and is scheduled for August 20. Led by Dr. Schweigert, a physician at Wellspring Integrative Medicine, The Hero’s Journey is an evening of interactive exploration. Participants will utilize prompted journaling to identify key life goals and a personal vision for happiness and wellness. The Hero’s Journey is scheduled for August 20. Social hour begins at 5:45 p.m., with Dinner and Lecture to follow at 6 p.m. The cost is $35 per person and reservations are required. Call 971.983.5250 to reserve.
The second goal-setting class is entitled Changing For Good and is scheduled for Saturday, August 23. Led by Health Educator Susan Benner, the class explores the stages one experiences when adopting a new healthy behavior, why we often get stuck, and the tools one needs to command change. for Saturday, August 23, 8–9 a.m. The cost is $20 per person. Call 971.983.5230 to reserve.
Wellspring is located at 1475 Mt. Hood Avenue in Woodburn. For general information and questions about other services, call 971.983.5200 or log on to www.wellspringmedicalcenter.com.
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August 21, 2008
FCIB/NACM Oregon International Business Day
An Association of Executives in Finance, Credit & International Business\
Portland, OR - Monarch Hotel & Conference Center
Keynote Presentation: World Markets 2008 - Winners & Losers
John Walsh, Vice President, Country Manager
South Asia, The Middle East & Africa - US Bank [click here for more info]
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August 22 - September 1, 2008
Oregon State Fair
With more than 9000 things to do, see and taste, the 2008 Oregon State Fair is going to be too big to miss. This is THE BIG event in Oregon (350,000 attended last year) featuring all our state’s best, with the fairgrounds becoming Oregon’s fourth largest city. www.oregonstatefair.org
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September 2008
Cascade Employers Association Training Opportunities
Information on classes including Leadperson Effectiveness, Employer Briefing: Managing Dis-Stress, and Rising Fuel Costs: Area Employer Reactions are available online. [more]
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September 18, 2008 - Events at Copper Hill
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Salem Convention and Visitors Association's
Marketing Exchange Luncheon [more]
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September 25, 2008 • Salem Conference Center
Cascade Employers Association in partnership with Liberty Northwest
The Great Employer's Conference
The region's premier workforce management conference returns, bringing you a lineup of outstanding session leaders. This one-day conference features real-life case studies and successes in integrating HR programs with business strategies.
Registration and Details at www.thegreatemployersconference.com
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October 3, 2008 - 6:00 - 8:30 pm
A Taste of Frank Lloyd Wright
The Gordon House Sixth Annual "A Taste of Frank Lloyd Wright" Fundraiser is sponsored by BASCO, InnerCity Properties, Mount Jefferson Farms, and National Kitchen & Bath Association will be held at BASCO Showroom on NW 14 & Davis in Portland. Evening includes: delicious food and wine served in BASCO’s state of the art kitchen technology showrooms by northwest chefs and Oregon wineries and breweries; silent auction; and a raffle with a “wine wall”. Tickets are $60 per person or $100 per couple. All proceeds benefit the Gordon House. For more information and to make reservations call 503-874-6006.
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October 5, 2008
10th Annual Chef’s Nite Out Benefits Food Share
Returning participants and new additions will highlight the tenth year of Marion-Polk Food Share’s popular Chef’s Nite Out on Sunday, October 5th. Hosted by Willamette Valley Vineyards and Willaby’s Catering & Event Design, the much anticipated evening will see 26 restaurants and caterers and 15 wineries and beverage purveyors gather to help end hunger in our region.
New this year will be Glockenspiel Restaurant from Mt. Angel, Holiday Retirement chef Salvador Barraza, and PaPa Joe’s Taste of Chicago. PaPa Joe’s is a favorite of CNO honorary chair Gerry Frank and is located in Aurora. A complete list of participating establishments can be accessed at marionpolkfoodshare.org.
This will be the tenth year that The Severin Sisters have rocked the stage in the Great Room at Willamette Valley Vineyards. In the large tent, The Third Edition will return for a command performance, and talented musician Mark Seymour will round out the live music lineup.
Returning sponsors include Summit Senior Living (formerly Mt. West), Spirit Mountain Casino, Lucky Limousine & Towncar Service, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Willaby’s Catering & Event Design, S.H.E. Designs & Event Rentals, Portland General Electric, Wells Fargo Insurance Services, SELCO Community Credit Union, Fastsigns, Key Event Services, Food Services of America, Capitol Auto Group, AmeriTitle, and Shryock’s Menswear. New sponsors are Holiday Retirement, Willamette Valley Bank, and 295 Church Street Condominiums.
Well known Silverton artist Ann Altman created original artwork for the tenth anniversary year. Her artwork will be featured on the event poster and program cover. Design work is compliments of BAM!
Tickets for Chefs’ Nite Out go on sale August 4th. Call Marion-Polk Food Share at 503-581-3855, ext. 0 for information. Thanks to the generosity of corporate sponsors, 100% of ticket sales will help fee the hungry in Marion and Polk counties. [more]
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November 5, 2008
2008 Oregon Brownfields Workshop & Awards Luncheon
Salem, OR
The 2008 Oregon Brownfields Workshop and Awards Luncheon will be a learning and networking opportunity for brownfields practitioners, both novice and experienced. The half-day workshop will include three concurrent work sessions, followed by lunch. [click here for flyer]
To register visit econ.oregon.gov. For information contact Karen Homolac at 503-986-0191 or [email].
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