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December 21, 2011

Roseburg Chamber’s State of the County Report is Jan.9

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1/9    Membership Meeting

  • State of the County Report         
  • Douglas County Commissioner Joe Laurance will present the annual State of the County address. Commissioner Laurance will review and evaluate county issues from 2011 and update chamber members on the projected county business plans for 2012. Douglas County is in a time of change and you will not want to miss this opportunity to ask questions of one of our most appreciated Commissioners.
    • Sponsored by Roseburg Forest Products
    • Douglas County Fairgrounds from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    • The cost of the program is $18 for members, two (2) members for $35, $25 for non-members and $135 for a member table of eight. A buffet lunch is included.
    • Deadline for reservations is 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2012.
 

November 7, 2011

Local businesses featured at Nov. 8 mini-conference

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The public is invited to “Snapshots of Success,” 11:30 AM to 3 PM, Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at the Roseburg Country Club.

This mini-conference is intended to provide insights useful to local investors, entrepreneurs, business executives, and students of business. The conference identifies contributions to success among businesses in the Umpqua and explores prospects for businesses in the near future.

Speakers include representatives of Orenco Systems, Con-Vey, Pyrenees, FCC Commercial and represent a wide variety of business enterprises. Each speaker will summarize some key elements that contributed to the success of that business here in the Land of Umpqua, Douglas County. The panel will then explore with each other and with the audience how those elements of success may apply to businesses in the near future.

The conference is sponsored by Lunch Bunch. It’s theme this year focuses on the Big Es: Economy, Employment, Education, Energy, Encouragement. The event is being co-sponsored by NeighborWorks Umpqua, the SBDC at Umpqua Community College, The Partnership for Economic Development in Douglas County, and the Young Entrepreneurs Society of Umpqua Valley.

For the community conference November 8, two registration options are available: By November 1, pre-register for buffet lunch and program ($20); for program only pay $5 at the door. Fees are payable to NUView. Buffet lunch is at 11:30; program starts at noon.  For more information and to pre-register, contact Jim Long, jblong@dcwisp.net; 541.673.3713.

A flyer with more detail on speakers and a schedule is available at:

http://www.uedpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Nov-8-Snapshots-of-Success.pdf

 

February 9, 2011

Roseburg hosts presentation on health care law changes Feb. 14

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2/14  RACC Membership Meeting

  • Health Care Law Changes…What’s Next?
  • Sponsored by InPrint
  • Douglas County Fairgrounds beginning at 11:30 a.m.
  • Kelsey Wood of Gordon Wood Insurance & Financial Services and Derek Simmons of Watkinson, Laird, Rubenstein, Baldwin & Burgess, PC will discuss some of the important changes in health care laws and look ahead at what’s coming next.
  • The cost of the program is $15 for members, $20 for non-members and a buffet lunch is included
  • Register online at www.roseburgareachamber.org/chamber/events.php or fax the attached flyer to 541-673-7868
  • Reservations must be received by end of day February 10.
 

January 27, 2011

By the end of the day – three quick ideas

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I like Peter Bregman’s blog for Harvard Business Review and this recent one has a simple idea so good I’m going to try to do it every day for one week and see if it was worth it.

Peter Bregman speaks, writes, and consults on leadership. He is the CEO of Bregman Partners, Inc., a global management consulting firm, and the author of Point B: A Short Guide To Leading a Big Change. Sign up to receive an email when he posts.

His tip is to spend five minutes at the end of your day asking these three questions (Incidentally it is worth reading the blog item with the story behind these at this link) :

  • How did the day go? What success did I experience? What challenges did I endure?
  • What did I learn today? About myself? About others? What do I plan to do — differently or the same — tomorrow?
  • Who did I interact with? Anyone I need to update? Thank? Ask a question? Share feedback?

 

 

December 10, 2010

Local retailers highlight chamber luncheon Dec. 20

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Membership Meeting

  • Monday, December 20 “Competition – An Incentive to Innovate”
  • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Douglas County Fairgrounds
  • If you’ve been considering your competitors as roadblocks, or hindrances, you may have been overlooking an important springboard to success. Business owners frequently consider their competition as the enemy. Many focus on “beating the other guy.” However, by focusing on beating the competition, you could divert yourself from your real objectives: increasing profits, gaining more time and gaining more control.
  • Presenters are: Dr. Joan McBee, Associate Professor of Southern Oregon University School of Business, Julie Bell, store director for Fred Meyer and Vicki Nielsen, owner of Northwest Outdoors / Northwest Lifestyles
  • Reservations are required
  • The cost of the program is $15 for members, $20 for non-members and $110 for a table of eight. A buffet lunch is included.
  • Please visit www.roseburgareachamber.org/chamber/events.php and pay online
 

October 1, 2010

October small business workshops from UCC

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Douglas County Business Workshop Calendar—October 3, 2010

By Jennifer O’Neill, UCC Small Business Development Center, Administrative/Program Specialist, 541-440-7824 or jennifer.oneill@umpqua.edu. Pre-registration is required.

Workshop Title: Introduction to Grant Writing – Part I and II

Date: Sept 29-Nov 10

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Cost: $99

Location: UCC Workforce Training Center, 2555 NE Diamond Lake Blvd.

Sponsoring Agency: Community Education

Contact Phone #541-440-4601

Workshop Title: Mission Possible Job Search Workshop

Date: October 4th – 8th (Mon-Friday)

Time: Contact UT&E

Cost: FREE

Location: Umpqua Training & Employment

Sponsoring Agency: UT&E

Contact Phone # 541-672-7761

Workshop Title: Free Computer Classes “Connections”

Date: Mon/Tue/Wed – October 4, 5, 6

Time: Contact UT&E for further information

Cost: FREE

Location: Umpqua Training & Employment

Sponsoring Agency: UT&E

Contact Phone # 541-672-7761

Workshop Title: Certified Flagger Training

CRN: 20931

Date: Oct 5

Time: 4:30 – 10:00 PM

Cost: $79

Location: Technology Center room 119

Contact Phone #: 541-440-7691

Workshop Title: Mail Merge in Word

CRN: 20941

Date: Wednesday, October 6

Time: 12 – 2 pm

Cost: $27

Location: UCC Workforce Training Center, 2555 NE Diamond Lake Blvd.

Sponsoring Agency UCC SBDC

Contact Phone # 541-440-4668 or 541-440-7662, Registration: 541-440-7744

Workshop Title: QuickBooks Basics

CRN: 20948

Date: Mon/Wed/Mon – October 11, 13, 18

Time: 6 – 8:30 pm

Cost: $78

Location: UCC Workforce Training Center, 2555 NE Diamond Lake Blvd.

Sponsoring Agency UCC SBDC

Contact Phone # 541-440-4668 or 541-440-7662, Registration: 541-440-7744

Workshop Title: Contractors License Training

CRN: 20869

Date: Tues/Wed/Tues/Wed/Thurs – October 12, 13, 19, 20, 21

Time: 6 – 9 pm

Cost: $345

Location: UCC Workforce Training Center, 2555 NE Diamond Lake Blvd.

Sponsoring Agency UCC SBDC

Contact Phone # 541-440-4668 or 541-440-7662, Registration: 541-440-7744

 

September 1, 2010

September UCC Business Workshops

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Douglas County Business Workshop Calendar—September 5, 2010

By Jennifer O’Neill, UCC Small Business Development Center, Administrative/Program Specialist, 541-440-7824 or jennifer.oneill@umpqua.edu. Pre-registration is required.

Workshop Title:            Mission Possible-Job Search

Date:                              September 7th through September 10th (Tuesday –Friday’s)

Stop by the office to be scheduled.

Time:                             Contact UT&E

Cost:                              FREE

Location:                        UT&E, 760 NW Hill Avenue, Roseburg

Sponsoring agency:       Umpqua Training & Employment

Contact Phone #:           541-672-7761

Workshop Title:            1st Steps to Starting Business Workshop

CRN: 20885

Date:                              Friday, September 30th

Time:                             3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Cost:                              Free

Location:                        UCC Workforce Training Center, 2555 NE Diamond Lake Blvd

Sponsoring Agency:      UCC Small Business Development Center

Contact Phone #:           541-440-4669 or 541-440-7824; Registration 541-440-7744

Workshop Title:            Basic Website Design

CRN:                             21009

Date:                              Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 31st through Sept. 30th

Time:                             8:30 am – 3:00 pm

Cost:                              $85

Location:                        UCC Campus, TC 104

Sponsoring Agency:      UCC Community Education

Contact Phone #:           541-440-4655 Kathy

Workshop Title:            Basic Tax Preparers Course

CRN:                             21040

Date:                              September 7th through December 4th

Time:                             4:30 – 8:30 pm Tuesday’s

9:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday’s

Cost:                              $449

Location:                        UCC Workforce Training Center, 2555 NE Diamond Lake Blvd – Tuesday’s

UCC Campus, WCH – Saturday’s

Sponsoring agency:       Community Education

Contact Phone #:           541-440-7651 Michele

Workshop Title:            Certified Flagger Training

CRN:                             20930

Date:                              September 7th

Time:                             4:30 – 10:00 pm

Cost:                              $79

Location:                        UCC Campus, TC 119

Sponsoring Agency:      UCC Community Education

Contact Phone #:           541-440-7691 Judy

 

July 1, 2010

UCC July training programs for small businesses

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Douglas County Business Workshop Calendar—July 4, 2010

by Jennifer O’Neill, UCC Small Business Development Center Assistant,

541-440-4669 or Jennifer.oneill@umpqua.edu. Pre-registration is required.

Workshop Title:            Nonprofits: Board Building

Date:                              Tuesday, July 6th

Time:                             9:00 am – 12:00 noon

Cost:                              $45

Location:                        UCC Campus, Wayne Crooch Hall #16

Sponsoring Agency:      UCC Community Education

Contact Phone #:           541-440-7651

Workshop Title:            Certified Flagger Training

Date:                              Tuesday, July 6th

Time:                             4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Cost:                              $79

Location:                        UCC Campus, Snyder Hall #15

Sponsoring Agency:      UCC Community Education

Contact Phone #:           541-440-7691

Workshop Title:            The Green Factor: Turning Environmental Consciousness into Financial Opportunity Part 3

Date:                              Thursday, July 8th

Time:                             2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Cost:                              $49

Location:                        UCC Campus, Wayne Crooch Hall #15

Sponsoring Agency:      UCC Community Education

Contact Phone #:           541-440-7651

Workshop Title:             Healthcare Provider Recertification

Date:                              Thursday, July 8th

Time:                             5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Cost:                              $45

Location:                        UCC Campus, Snyder Hall #18

Sponsoring Agency:      UCC Community Education

Contact Phone #:           541-440-7691

Workshop Title:            Mission Possible-Job Search

Date:                              July 12th – July 16th.  Stop by the (more…)

 

April 20, 2010

Great advice if you would be a great leader

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Bret Simmons’ Positive Organizational Behavior blog is one of few that I regularly find offers valuable management insight (though he’s also pointed me to a few other good ones).

I’m particularly impressed with his reprint of a Harvard Business Review (another very good resource) column by the recently deceased professor C.K. Prahalad, The Responsible Manager.

I don’t have permission to reprint the entire column, but I’ll give you a few fair use examples. Trust me, however, the full 11 items are worthy of printing and taping to your mirror, desk, or wall as a reminder of who a great leader is and what a great leader does.

3. Develop the ability to put personal performance in perspective. Over a long career, you will experience both success and failure. Humility in success and courage in failure are hallmarks of a good leader

8. Assume responsibility for outcomes as well as for the process and people you work with. How you achieve results will shape the kind of person you become.

 

April 13, 2010

Certified renovator courses upcoming from Umpqua Valley Home Builders Association

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Don’t forget to sign up for the EPA Lead Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting course!

Who Needs to be Certified by April 22, 2010? List includes:

  • General Contractors (specifically remodelers)
  • Painters
  • HVAC Technicians
  • Janitors/Building Maintenance Personnel
  • Window/Siding/Door Installers
  • Electricians
  • Drywall Contractors
  • Plumbers
  • Cabinet Installers

Upcoming Courses in Roseburg:
Friday, April 16th – 9:00 AM
Saturday, April 24th – 9:00 AM
Friday, April 30th – 9:00 AM
Friday, May 7th – 9:00 AM
Cost: $175/HBA members or $200/non-HBA members

Location: HBA Office (3000 Stewart Parkway, Suite 206, Roseburg, 97471)

Registration is required as class size is limited to 10 people per class.

To register, please contact the Umpqua Valley Home Builders Assocation at 541-673-3711 or info@umpquavalleyhba.org


Background: The EPA’s Renovator, Repair and Painting Rule applies to all renovations performed for compensation in pre-1978 “target housing” and “child occupied facilities” that disturb the paint, stain, shellac and/or varnish in that structure.  Work on these structures needs to be completed in accordance (more…)

 

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