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11th Annual Central Oregon Wedding Showcase

     The 11th Annual Central Oregon Wedding Showcase will take place on Saturday, January 31 at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds & Expo Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
     Visit over 120 booths, meet personally with wedding experts, see the latest in bridal fashions during the two fashion shows (bridal couture provided by Bella Brides) or win a "dream wedding" package (valued at over $10,000) at the largest, and original, Bridal Showcase in Central Oregon.
     Tickets are available at www.BravoCentralOregonWedding.com or at the door. A portion of all ticket sales benefit the Oregon Food Bank. Ticket prices are as follows:
     $8/adults
     $5/children 6-12 (5 & under free)
     $5/seniors
 

Living with Predators: Bears and Wolves Opens January 23 at High Desert Museum

     Feel as if you are surrounded by a pack of wolves, and bears as they squabble, coo, chuckle and even cry. Discover your role in these animals’ futures. Through recorded sound, intimate wildlife photography, groundbreaking field research, and live historical reenactments, gain insight into two of America’s top predators.
     Chat with an 1880s fur trapper portrayed by a live reenactor. Hear his thoughts on wolves and bears. Glimpse the most intimate details of bears’ lives and language through the work of Dr. Lynn Rogers, who developed mutually trusting relationships with wild bears, including mothers and cubs.
     “This exhibit delivers a sense of wonder about these animals that visitors can experience nowhere else – second only to the rare chance of meeting a bear or wolf in the wild,” said Museum Wildlife Curator Nolan Harvey. “Every visitor is destined to leave this exhibit with a deeper understanding of these animals.”
 

KOHD launches ShopCentralOregon.com

     KOHD, the local ABC affiliate, has launched a new Web site to promote local business in Central Oregon. The Web site, www.ShopCentralOregon.com, is designed to be an interactive web directory where consumers can find information about Central Oregon businesses. ShopCentralOregon.com allows the viewer to shop by category, and get detailed information about local businesses. Each business listed has a customized web page that includes a menu of products and services, coupons and discounted gift certificates, pricing and maps.
     For more information, please contact KOHD at 541-749-5151 or e-mail shopcentraloregon@cmc.net 

 

Neil Kelly Company Continues Series

     Neil Kelly Design/Build Remodeling continues its series of free design and remodeling seminars on Saturday, February 7 at its Bend showroom.
     At 9:30 a.m. designer-consultant Suzie Farley Clarke will discuss Aging In Place, a universal design approach that anticipates our preference to live at home as long as possible.
     At 10:45 a.m., designer-consultant Michael Mahoney will present a seminar on Bath Design and Remodeling, an overview of the latest bath design trends, and the remodeling process, including planning, selection of fixtures, plus consideration of green materials.
     Further information on these free seminars or the series is available on the web at www.neilkelly.com or by calling 541-382-7580.

 

OSU-Cascades Hosts Undergraduate Information Session for Prospective Students

     OSU-Cascades will host an Undergraduate Information Session for prospective students on Wed., January 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. During the event, prospective students and parents will meet with admissions specialists and with faculty members from 11 undergraduate programs. Faculty members will be available from noon until 1:00 p.m.
     The Undergraduate Information Session will take place in Cascades Hall on the OSU-Cascades Campus on College Way in Bend. The event will provide information about admissions requirements, as well as the undergraduate application process and deadlines.
     Reservations are not necessary for the Information Session. For more information about OSU-Cascades visit www.osucascades.edu or call 541.322.3100.

 

Professional Sales Learning Series

Session 1: Filling Your Sales Funnel
     Are your sales activities generating qualified prospects? Is your sales funnel full and generating actual sales? In this two hour highly effective session we will focus on:
• Identifying qualified suspects
• Creating prospects from suspects
• Prospecting those who want to buy your products and services
• Developing referral sources
• Defining centers of influence
• Discovering the SWARM technique
Date: Friday, January 16

Session 2: 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: Friday, January 23

Session 3: 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: Friday, January 30

     All sessions take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Cascade Theatrical Company (148 NW Greenwood) and cost $25. Preregistration is required. Register for all 3 sessions and you will pay only $60. For more information or registration, please contact us at: 550-0272 or go to: www.danamics.net