• Central Oregon Employer Council Seminar

• COCC’s Industry Month Workshop: Leading from Possibility

• Deschutes County Road Department joins safety recognition program

• Edward Jones Financial Advisor Hosts Three Seminars

• What’s New at The High Desert Museum

• Leading with Results

• Professional Sales Learning

• Project Homeless Connect

• SMART, Start Making A Reader Today expands volunteer opportunities

• Steele Associates Architects selected by Bend-LaPine Schools

• The Complicated Road to Regional Economic Growth

• The Loyalty Factor - Gain the Competitive Edge

• Tools for Schools

• The 2010 Gala at The Riverhouse Beneficiary Solicitation Announcement

Central Oregon Employer Council Seminar

     Creating an Organization with “Staying” Power. Learn the high cost of turnover and how to create an organization that people want to join, are excited to work for, and can’t imagine leaving. This presentation will take place on September 2 at The Riverhouse. Presented by: Paul Spindell and Jan Swander.
     Contact: Teresa Asher, 617-7179.
 

COCC’s Industry Month Workshop: Leading from Possibility

     Ask anyone who attended the Disney Institute in October 2007 and they will remember Guy Smith, one of the presenters, as a passionate and engaging speaker with practical information you could take back to use right away. COCC is bringing Guy Smith back to Central Oregon on October 9 to present “Leading from Possibility.”
     According to Guy, good leaders approach their day by identifying problems and solving them. Great leaders approach their day by thinking “possibility.” It may seem like a tiny difference, but the two approaches are miles apart when it comes to creating results. His three-hour workshop will give you the leadership tools necessary to break through your success paradigm to achieve greater results, not just incremental improvement.
     Leading from Possibility will be held at Cascade Healthcare Community-Bend (St. Charles) on October 9, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. with buffet breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m.
     Tickets are $129 per person; an early registration price of $99 if offered for those who purchase tickets by September 15.
     For more information, call COCC at 383-7270 or go to http://noncredit.cocc.edu/IW.
 

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Hosts Three Seminars

      Michelle Shooks, Edward Jones financial advisor in Bend, will host three seminars
     How to Raise a Money-smart Child -
     This educational seminar titled "How to Raise a Money-smart Child" will be held from 12 to 1 p.m., each Monday in September at 1444 NW College Way, Suite 2 in Bend.
     The seminar is designed as a collaboration between Edward Jones and the Money Savvy Generation®, an organization devoted to children's financial literacy. The centerpiece of the program is the Money Savvy Pig® Piggy Bank with four chambers, one each for saving, investing, donating and spending.
     “We want to help parents and grandparents teach children the skills of basic personal finance so they are empowered to take control of their financial lives and, in turn, their futures," said Shooks."
     This seminar is free, but space is limited.
     Financial Workshop for Individual Investors
     This four-week workshop will assist individuals in setting financial and investment goals. The class will provide an in-depth look at the many different types of investments available to and suitable for investors who are working or retired.
    The workshop will begin September 4 and continue through September 25. Classes will meet once a week from 12 to 1 p.m. and will be held at 1444 NW College Way, Suite 2.
     The enrollment fee for the workshop is $25 per person, which includes all course materials.
          Smart Choices in Retirement
     This free educational seminar titled "Smart Choices in Retirement" will be held every Wednesday in September from 12 to 1 p.m., at 1444 NW College Way, Suite 2.
     During this seminar, participants will learn 10 principles to help them make their money last in retirement, with the goal of providing a stable, steady retirement income.
     The seminar is free, but space is limited.
     For more information or to reserve a seat for the above seminars, contact Annique Deneve at
541-330-4329 or annique.deneve@edwardjones.com.
 

What’s New at The High Desert Museum

     August 30 - September 1 - 1910 Historic Lazinka Sawmill Runs: Whistle-blowin’, blade-whirrin’, sawdust-flyin’ fun! Get up close to massive ponderosa pine logs as they are turned from timber into lumber. Learn how logs were worked by hand and take a turn at sawing timber for yourself using tools from 100 years ago. The Sawmill will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 

Leading with Results

     This program will help you discover and use hidden potential you already possess. This 8 week program provides a structured, open-ended, and pragmatic approach to leadership growth. The process is designed to assist individuals develop the attitudes, skills and qualities necessary for personal and organizational leadership.
     This amazing process is designed for CEOs, Presidents, Professionals, Salespeople, Business Owners, Staff Level Managers, Customer Service Representatives, Engineers, and any individual who is seeking personal growth.
     Dates: Wed, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17 and 9/24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. plus 3 follow up sessions; Location: 815 SW Silverlake Blvd.; Investment: $ 995 (Introductory rate—value is $1200).
     For more information or to register contact Dana Barz at: 550-0272 or visit www.danamics.net.
 

Professional Sales Learning

     Increasing Sales Through Networking - Are you satisfied with your networking results? Are you maintaining a successful network? In this 2-hour session, we will focus on:
• Why should you network?
• Developing a positive attitude for networking
• Preparing for networking events
• Tips for successful networking
• Networking etiquette
• Maintaining your network
     Date: Thu, 8/28 Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Brooks Financial Resources Cost: $25 Pre-registration is required
     Winning At Sales - Are your sales activities generating the anticipated results? Are you reaching the decision makers and understanding their needs? In this 2-hour session, we will focus on:
• Creating a sales attitude
• Prospecting those who want to buy your products and services
• Identifying and understanding the Buying/Selling process
• Learn to ask effective questions
• Strategies to transforming your organization into a sales dynamo
• Leading your organization to focus on results
     Date: Fri, 9/12 Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Brooks Financial Advisors Cost: $25 Pre-registration is required
     For more information or registration, please contact us at: 550-0272 or email to: dana@danamics.net 
 

Project Homeless Connect

     Each night in Central Oregon 1,754 people are homeless and 756 of those are children. This is a serious problem in our area, but there is help.
     Project Homeless Connect (PHC) is a one day event that brings together all local agencies and nonprofits in one location for those needing help to access these services and get the support they need.
     PHC will be held on October 11, 2008 at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. This event will provide support to struggling adults, children, seniors and veterans. As a local business your financial support or donation of goods and/or services can make the difference in the lives of those affected by homelessness and poverty.
     If you have goods and/or services to donate or questions regarding PHC, please contact Dina Barker with Southwick Specialty Advertising at 541-408-7991.
 

SMART, Start Making A Reader Today expands volunteer opportunities

     SMART has now increased its volunteer opportunities beyond the hour a week reading spot it previously offered. A wide variety and numbers of volunteers are needed to support the SMART program which strives to ensure that every child in Oregon can read. Opportunities exist from just an hour a week, to one time commitments, to once a month, to more often. Days, times, hours vary as does the amount of time during the school year. We really have something for everyone! Call the SMART today at 541-383-6466 or online at www.getsmartoregon.org.
 

Steele Associates Architects selected by Bend-LaPine Schools

     Steele Associates Architects was recently selected by the Bend-LaPine Schools to design an addition and remodel to Bear Creek Elementary School. The much needed work will improve the learning and teaching environment for students and staff.
     The design will consist of the following: Relocate school entry and office functions; create small west-wing commons at existing entry and office; re-roof “A” hall roof area; renovate hallways; enclose west alcove for security purposes; upgrade and repair restrooms; replace carpet in library; upgrade energy management system and replace the fire alarm system.
     The Steele Associates design team consists of three Bend-LaPine School District graduates (Scott Steele, Rachel Stemach, Brennan Steele) and Steve Olson. Principal Architect Scott Steele actually attended the school. The project is slated for construction in 2009.

The Loyalty Factor - Gain the Competitive Edge

     Build a Loyal Customer Base—Measure Up and Move Up - In this session, we will focus on:
• How does your organization measure customer loyalty?
• Why is it important to know your loyalty factor score?
• What is your loyalty factor score?
• Why is it important to know your employee loyalty score?
• What is your employee loyalty score?
     Date: Fri, 8/22 Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Columbia River Bank, 1133 NW Wall Street Cost: $25
     The Power of Customer Loyalty—Points of Connection - In this session, we will focus on:
• Why should you look each point of connection a customer has with your organization?
• What is an effective point of connection delivery system?
• Why should you listen to the voice of your customer?
• Why should you develop a point of connection evaluation?
• Why are customer complaints critical to your organization?
     Date: Fri, 9/5 Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Columbia River Bank, 1133 NW Wall Street Cost: $25
     For more information or registration, please contact us at: 550-0272 or email to: dana@danamics.net. 
 

     The Gala at The Riverhouse, the annual visitor industry fundraiser administered by The Riverhouse and COVA is soliciting applications for the 2010 Gala beneficiary.
     To be selected as the 2010 beneficiary, an established, not-for-profit entity serving Central Oregon must meet certain qualifications and must assist in certain aspects of the event, including volunteer hours and promotion. Priority consideration will be given to applicants that can most effectively leverage Gala resources and are willing to be actively involved.
     Completed applications must be received with all accompanying documentation by September 15, 2008. The application and full details of the responsibilities of the 2010 beneficiary can be found at: http://www.riverhouse.com/web/images/Gala_Application.pdf Specific questions should be directed to Patty Kealey at patty@riverhouse.com.