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Use Pacific Power's Business Solutions Toolkit to boost the bottom line
In these challenging economic times, Pacific Power is working to keep costs down and deliver the best possible value for customers' energy dollars. To help business customers manage energy use and costs, the company is introducing its new Business Solutions Toolkit.
The online Toolkit provides customers with the resources and data they need to answer energy-related questions specific to their business. Toolkit sections include:
Tools you can use - Calculate costs to upgrade lighting, motors and more. Evaluate operating performance, benchmark with other businesses within an industry and identify recommended options.
Ask an expert - Get the answers quickly and confidentially, from a dedicated team of engineers, technicians and researchers.
eLibrary – Explore articles, links, tips, and guides categorized by business segment as well as applicable technology or energy use that can help with buying decisions.
For additional information on service, energy efficiency, renewable energy, reliability, and other topics, current and past issues of Pacific Power's energy connections newsletter are also part of the set of resources.
To access the Business Solutions Toolkit, please visit www.pacificpower.net/toolkit.
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Steele Associates selected to design new Clatskanie People's Utility District Campus
Steele Associates Architects of Bend has been selected to design a new campus for the Clatskanie People's Utility District (CPUD) in Clatskanie, Oregon.
The 5.5 acre campus will include an administration building, warehouse building, vehicle shop building, storage building, carports and related site improvements. The site and building will be sustainably designed to provide an energy efficient and healthy work environment that will enhance CPUD's ability to create economic advantages for its communities by providing the best energy value for its customer-owners.
The Steele Associates design team includes Scott Steele, Steve Hockman, Seth Anderson, Kimberly Stroup and Summer Oman. Programming and conceptual design is complete and schematic design is underway.
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BendBroadband Launches Wi-Fi Service in Bend, Redmond and Sisters
BendBroadband has announced plans to launch Wi-Fi service this summer that will provide free Internet access to BendBroadband high-speed Internet customers at major public parks, the Deschutes County Fairgrounds, the Les Schwab Amphitheater and other popular locations in Bend, Redmond and Sisters. This new Wi-Fi network will provide quick and easy online access to Wi-Fi enabled laptop computers and other devices.
The service will offer download speeds up to 2Mbps with upload speeds of 1Mbps. Accessing the Wi-Fi network will be a simple process. When an Internet browser is activated within a Wi-Fi hot spot, a BendBroadband Web page will open with easy log-in instructions. Visitors to Central Oregon can access the network for $5.95 per day or $19.95 per week.
"By adding Wi-Fi to BendBroadband's Internet footprint, a great Internet product just got better. Our Internet customers will now have fast broadband available at many of their favorite outdoor places", said Frank Miller, BendBroadband's Chief Technology Officer. "In terms of further expansion of the network, Central Oregonians can cast their vote for additional Wi-Fi locations at www.bendbroadband.com."
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It is Time to Master Change Management
In today's economic situation, organization's leaders need to be skilled in change management. Their teams, as well, need to understand the change process and then have the skills to execute the change process.
Join us in this highly practical presentation to discover step-by-step strategies on how to get employees, teams and organizations "on board" with changes.
Presented by Dana Barz, M.A., principal and founder of danamics, a business and people development company working globally to create profitable organizations by aligning their systems, people and business strategies.
Tuesday, July 21 at 5:00 p.m., McMenamins in Bend, Father Luke's Room. Call 330-0220 to RSVP.
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Sunriver Sunfest Wine Festival
Sunriver Sunfest, Central Oregon's most prestigious wine festival, will be held this year on July 24-26, 2009 in the Village at Sunriver. The festival will kick off Friday night with a wine pairing dinner at Marcellos. Saturday, the festival is open from 12 p.m. until 9 p.m. and will resume again on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 30 wineries will attend from throughout the West.
Admittance into the festival is free and wines will be sold by the taste, glass, bottle and case. And of course, Sunfest enjoys the fact that it is a family-friendly festival. Kids of all ages can enjoy the mini golf, bumper cars, facepainting, and inflatable slide that will be set up for the weekend.
Please visit www.sunriversunfest.com for more information or call 541-385-7988.
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Elk Lake Dinner Music Series
Every Saturday night from 5 to 8 p.m., plus some Fridays, cover prices are from $5 to $15 per person, dinners are separate. Picnic table seating will be out on the lawn in front of the stage lakeside, and on the lodge deck. For some venues, we will sell tickets ahead of time to limit attendance*.
Mark your calendars for these dates:
Saturday, July 18: Detour Jazz
Saturday, July 25: Slick Side Down/ Jazz
Friday, July 31: Big Pine and The Pitchtones
Saturday, August 1: Greatful Dead cover band, celebrating Jerry Garcias Bday
Friday, August 7: Breedlove Guitars/Carrera Porsche rally jamboree
Saturday, August 15: The Sweet Harlets
Saturday, August 22: Dr. Mike Ryans Texas Blues Roadshow
Saturday, August 29: Blackstrap/ Bluegrass
*Saturday, September 5: Moon Mtn. Ramblers
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CORIL announces new board members
Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living (CORIL) is pleased to announce the addition of two new Board members: Bethany Graham, Attorney from Schwabe Williamson and Wyatt, and Ted Johnson, Senior VP from Bank of the Cascades.
Both Bethany and Ted bring many years of professional and personal experience to advance the CORIL mission of empowering people with disabilities in our community to realize their goals and dreams in all areas of life.
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Steele Associates selected to design Oregon Open Campus Facility
Crook County has selected Steele Associates Architects to design their new Oregon Open Campus Building. Crook County, Oregon State University and Central Oregon Community College have been discussing and planning the project since 2007.
The intent of the facility is to provide higher educational services such as credit courses, degree programs, work force training and life-long learning to the residents of Crook County. The building which will be located on the Crook County fairgrounds, will essentially create an educational campus from which the Oregon Open Campus will be centered.
The building will be designed to be energy efficient and sustainable and will contain approximately four classrooms, a teaching kitchen and related office and lobby space.
"We are excited and thankful to be part of the team that will help improve quality higher education opportunities for the citizens of Crook County. As a local business this is a special project for us," said Scott Steele.
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Summer 2009 - Central Oregon Train the Trainer Summit offered by danamics
Employees are often promoted to train their colleagues on a new technology, products or skills without having the tools needed to effectively plan, deliver and evaluate training. This powerful 2 day session will show you how to become a facilitator of learning and human performance improvement. You will build confidence, discover how to engage your audience, deliver results oriented training sessions and explore how to transition from a traditional focus on training to a focus on human performance improvement. For more information or to register, contact Dana Barz at: 541- 550-0272 or visit: www.danamics.net
After completion participants will be able to:
• Analyze learner needs
• Examine steps to implementing a quick and comprehensive needs assessment
• Design and develop training plans
• Apply participant-centered training methods
• Measure effectiveness of training
Date: Tue, 7/21 and Wed, 7/22; Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Location: Eagle Financial Group on 525 NE Greenwood Avenue - Investment: $250 (incl. lunch & refreshments)
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Announcing the DUCK FAN Bus for 2009
Specialized Meetings and Events in conjunction with the UOAA chapter of Central Oregon and the Oregon Club of Central Oregon announces the DUCK FAN bus. The Duck Fan Bus will be offering same day round trip luxury service from the Duck Shop in the Old Mill to Autzen Stadium for select University of Oregon football games. The Duck Fan Bus will be available for the following games: California, USC, ASU and OSU civil war. Leave the driving and planning to us so you can focus on game day fun! Tickets are $42 per person.
The tour includes Roundtrip travel on a luxury bus, light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, Duck Trivia with prizes awarded. Tickets to games are NOT included in this tour.
For more information or to sign up contact Amanda Gow at amanda@specialized-events.com.
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PREP Profile Systems, Inc. is Celebrating 25 Years in Business in Central Oregon
PREP Profile Systems, Inc. was started by JoAn Mann in Bend, Oregon in 1984 in response to her desire to create a highly validated, research driven personality profile she could use in her work with businesses both locally and globally as well as career coaching clients.
Twenty five years later, PREP is a full system offering businesses and individuals around the world a unique and practical approach to understanding how personality helps align our individual personal gifts with work missions. PREP has partnered with its clients to transform the global workplace by increasing understanding and trust that improves personal communications, motivation, and organizational productivity - one person, one team, and one organization at a time. PREP clients include: AMD, Jeld Wen, Clear Choice Health Plans, and Bank of the Cascades and many other companies in Bend and around the world.
PREP provides personality profile related products, online reports and services that offer rapid insight, a practical common language for individuals, groups and organizations to communicate, develop understanding, improve relationships, and build trust.
For more information about PREP Profile Systems, Inc., or to schedule an interview with JoAn Mann, PREP's founder, please call Kara Johnson at (541) 382-1401 or send an email to kara@prep-profiles.com.
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BMC'S Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Completes Over 2,000 Patient "Dives" In First Year
Since opening in July 2008, Bend Memorial Clinic's (BMC) Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Department (HBOT) has performed over 2,000 treatments. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a medical treatment in which a patient breathes 100% oxygen while inside a high-pressure air chamber. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has been used for more than 40 years to help people recover from illnesses such as carbon monoxide poisoning. Today it is also used to treat certain non-healing wounds and several other medical conditions including patients suffering from chronic adverse effects of radiation treatments. BMC is the only facility east of the Cascades to offer this service.
The patients lie down in the hyperbaric chamber and breathe pure oxygenated air to help them heal. As treatments take two hours each, BMC is trying to build its DVD library for these patients to be entertain while the treatment is taking place.
To find out how you can donate new or used DVDs of any appropriate genre or rating to our HBOT Facility, please call 318-3200.
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eFusjon announces Energy Club Scholarships
eFusjon Energy Club is a new business to Bend and we are pleased to be part of the community. When we opened our doors, we had no idea that we would be so well received and grow so quickly. In appreciation, we decided to do something to give back to the community and this June we awarded our first college scholarships. We are proud to announce the winners of the eFusjon Energy Club Scholarships:
$1,500 Honors Scholarship awarded to Crystal Cox from Mt. View High School. Crystal enjoys helping others and plans to pursue a career in Nursing and become a Nurse Practitioner.
$,1000 Merit Scholarship awarded to Rachael Schneider from La Pine High School. Rachel loves her work with children as a volunteer teacher's aide and plans to become an elementary school teacher.
$500 Achievement Scholarship awarded to Nate Kelly from Summit High School. Nate is fascinated with medical technology and is considering Radiology or a Sleep Study program.
With the economy as it is today, the number of scholarships and aid to students has been drastically reduced. We at eFusjon have received much appreciation from the school district, teachers, counselors and students for our award program.
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July and August at the High Desert Museum
From live bats to a new Native American art exhibit, July and August are packed with fun at the High Desert Museum.
July 13-19 - Live Bat Experience - Meet some of the world's rarest bats close-up, including the Malayan flying fox, the largest bat in the world with a 6-foot wingspan, the endangered golden bat, and many more. Learn about bats' uniqueness and importance. Presenter Rob Mies, has been featured in national television shows and documentaries, and has worked with National Geographic, Nickelodeon, and Discovery Channel. 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. $10 plus Museum admission. Members, $7. Sponsored by Bend Radio Group.
July 18-19 - 1910 Lazinka Sawmill in Action!- The whistle blows. The huge blade whirs. Sawdust flies. Century-old fun. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
July 25 - Bat Talk- Tom Rodhouse, a National Park Service ecologist, discusses the diversity of bats in Central Oregon and the issues facing them. 3 p.m.
July 29–August 21 - High Desert Rendezvous Art of the West Showcase - Juried art selected for this fundraiser, with a silent auction through Aug. 21 and live bidding at the High Desert Rendezvous, Aug. 22. Made possible by Schwabe, Williamson, and Wyatt.
August 6 - Oregon Is Indian Country: Federal Indian Policies - Explore the policies that changed lives since the first official U.S. government exploration of the territories by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in 1805. Gain insight into the complexities of current issues affecting Indian country through historical events and policies such as sovereignty, treaties, the reservation system, termination, and restoration. An Oregon Historical Society traveling exhibit, with additional themes presented at the Deschutes Public Library and the Deschutes County Historical Society. Through Aug. 30.
August 14 - Exhibit Opening: Art through Ancestry - Works of three contemporary Native American artists, based on artifacts from the Museum, with video of the artistic process and artist interviews. Exhibit is open through Dec. 13.
August 15 - Bat Talk, Walk and Field Research Demonstration - Join two bat biologists and learn how they use mist nets to capture bats for banding or other research projects. After sunset, walk in search of bats using special listening devices. 6 p.m.–10 p.m. $40. Members, $25. Call to register: 541-382-4754, ext. 241.
Native American Beadwork Artist - Warm Springs tribal member Brigette Whipple presents her beadwork artistry as part of Oregon Is Indian Country, a state-wide celebration of Indian culture. The presentation is at 2 p.m., beading workshop to follow. Signup limited. Call to register: 541-382-4754, ext. 241 or email kgarton@highdesertmuseum.org.
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"Adopt a Brick" today to support the 2009 Ronald McDonald House Backyard Renovation Project
The idea for an updated backyard was born during the Bend Ronald McDonald House's 10th anniversary celebration in 2007. The current backyard was not as user-friendly as it could be to support the diversity of families housed there during a time of pediatric medical crisis.
The renovation of the Ronald McDonald House backyard is slated to begin later this summer and completed in the fall. The plan includes an outdoor kitchen and covered patio, a basketball half-court, a tricycle path, meditation garden, a brand new play structure and expanded grass and play areas. The expansive patio design will include an "Adopt a Brick” component. An engraved 4x8 brick is $99 and an 8x8 brick is $149. Sponsorships are also available for garden planting areas, memorial benches, the basketball half-court, etc.
For more information about volunteering, fundraising events, or contributing to the ongoing needs of Bend's Ronald McDonald House, please call (541) 318-4950, or visit www.rmhcofcentraloregon.org.
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Talk of the Town: Confronting Child Sexual Abuse: A Local Perspective
By the time they are 18, one in four girls and one in six boys are sexually abused. Over 90 percent of sexual offenders are someone the child already knows. More than 80 percent of incarcerated females were sexually abused. Child sexual abuse impacts all levels of society. Would you recognize the signs or know what to do?
Prevention, protection and healing are possible. From curriculum, trainings, and even anatomically correct dolls, local awareness is possible. More than 3,600 adults in Central Oregon have been trained to better protect our community's children from sexual abuse. In fact, for every trained adult it is estimated ten children are protected.
Talk of the Town will take place on Wednesday, July 29 at the East Bend Campus-Deschutes Children's Foundation located at 2125 NE Dagget Lane. Taping begins at 7:00 p.m. Please R.S.V.P. to Jamie Christman at talk@bendbroadband.com, or call 388-5814. For more information go to www.talkofthetownco.com
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Community First Bank – Mill Quarter Branch Interactive Sustainable Design Featurette
The High Desert Branch of the Cascadia Region Green Building Council invites you to Community First Bank - Mill Quarter Branch for an event showcasing the Bank's two new LEED® Buildings, a tour, refreshments and networking.
Join the project team, including local architects, builders and solar designers and installers, for an in depth look at the outstanding features of these LEED Gold buildings. Learn why Community First Bank chose the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED® Certification and about the incentives that helped them reach their goals. Includes presentation by Misti Cardin of Steele Associates.
The event will take place on July 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Community First Bank, Mill Quarter Branch located at 606 NW Arizona Avenue.
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The Environmental Center Announces New Mission and Programs to Create a Sustainable Central Oregon
Almost one year ago, the Environmental Center and reSource merged together as one organization in order to more effectively and efficiently serve their shared purpose: to ensure a healthy environment in Central Oregon and beyond, today and for future generations.
The Environmental Center's new mission is embedding sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon.
"We believe that ensuring a healthy future for people and the planet hinges on how we live our daily lives," said Executive Director Mike Riley. "And that means taking a second look at how we get around town, how we generate and dispose of waste, what we eat, how we consume and how we teach our children about creating a sustainable future."
In addition to a new mission, is a focused effort to advance a regional transit system and youth education. Riley announced a new focus on teaching youth about nutrition and sustainable urban gardening. The City of Bend has agreed to lease the lot adjacent to The Environmental Center for use as its first pilot garden site. The Kansas Avenue Learning Garden is a pilot project that The Environmental Center hopes to replicate within walking distance from several elementary schools over the next few years.
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The Every Kid Fund receives $4,000 from the 25th Annual Riverhouse Invitational Golf Tournament
The Riverhouse presented $4,000 to The Every Kid Fund in June raised from the 25th Annual Riverhouse Invitational golf tournament held at the end of May at River's Edge golf course. Combined Communications partnered with The Riverhouse for this year's tournament along with other corporate sponsors. Over thirty other businesses made contributions in the form of tee sponsorships and prizes.
Wayne Purcell, Owner and Operations Manager of The Riverhouse, said, "During these unprecedented and difficult economic times, we need to help our local charities as much as possible. With school budgets as tight as they are and program costs constantly on the rise, not all kids can afford to participate in the extra-curricular activities they enjoy. We feel it's essential that children have the opportunity to participate, regardless of their financial situation."
The Every Kid Fund is an endowment that provides scholarship money to needy kids, high school age and younger, so they can participate in after school activities such as sports, drama, speech, music and other opportunities. Efforts such as the Riverhouse golf tournament have contributed $162,700 to more than 1,700 scholarships.
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Airgas Continues Operation Homefront Support with Second $100,000 Donation
Airgas, Inc., the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and welding, safety, and related products, marked the Independence Day holiday by reaffirming its commitment to Operation Homefront. Operation Homefront is a charity that supports America's troops by providing emergency assistance and moral support to the families our troops leave behind when they are deployed and to wounded service members when they return home.
A donation of $100,000 was presented to Operation Homefront at the Airgas Southwest store on W.W. White Road in San Antonio, Texas, the city where Operation Homefront is headquartered. Airgas announced last year a $300,000 pledge to be paid in increments of $100,000 per year over three years, with 70 percent going toward Operation Homefront's projects to assist wounded soldiers.
At that time, Airgas also set a goal to hire 100 veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan service in the following 12 months, and began offering the Airgas "Welding 101" course to any veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan service who is interested in exploring a career in welding. In light of challenging economic conditions, Airgas is extending the duration of its goal in hiring veterans to span the three-year commitment that it has to Operation Homefront, as well as its offer of Welding 101 training.
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Orvis Dog Days (B.Y.O.D. Bring Your Own Dog)
On July 18, Orvis Bend in the Old Mill District will host the Orvis Dog Days. There will be free gifts for the first 200 customers at the store. Customers will enjoy free raffles, commemorative "paw printing," shopping coupons and more. Orvis will also have demonstrations of Acrobatic Dogs, Retriever Trials, a Bird Dog presentation, free seminars on pet grooming, and healthy home cooking for dogs. There are also several contests including the Cutest Dog Photo Contest and the Dog Beauty and Talent Contests. Local pet rescue groups will be on site as well. Orvis Dog Days will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Orvis Saturday Casting Sessions
Orvis is also starting Saturday casting sessions on its casting course. These free two-hour sessions will run from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday from July 11 through August 29, 2009.
This is a great opportunity for participants to work on their casting stroke utilizing the first 18-hole Casting Course in North America. An Orvis Casting Instructor will be present to give pointers as well as help participants on specific part of their cast using different holes of the course each week. Sign up at the Orvis Store or by calling 541-312-8200.
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