Business calendar published Feb. 9, 2009

Feb. 9 - Willamette Business Connection, 11:45 a.m., El Presidente Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, 1110 N.E. Second St., Corvallis. No-host luncheon meeting. Attendees highlight their businesses and learn about other area businesses. Information: Sandra, 758-8000.

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Feb. 10 - Women in Business Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1890 South Second St., Lebanon. Presenter is former Lee Enterprises President's Award winner Jean Bonifas. Jean is a professional communicator and motivational speaker. Cost: $12. Registration: 541-258-7164 or mary@lebanon-chamber.org

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Feb. 12 - Greeters, 8:30 a.m., Automotive Specialties, 2360 Three Lakes Road, Albany.

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Feb. 12 - "Small Business Lending," 1 to 2 p.m., Business Enterprise Center, 1965 S.W. Airport Ave. Speaker: Brenda Baze, loan officer, Cascade West Financial Services. Brenda has experience regarding small business loans and what to look for during this economic environment. Registration: 541-758-4009

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Feb. 13 - ODA pesticide applicator exam preparation course in Spanish. This 10-hour course will be two Fridays, Feb. 13 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Feb. 20 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the LBCC Alsea Room, CC-203, second floor of the College Center, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany. Registration: 541-917-4923.

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Feb. 17 - "Hunker Down and Stay Smart," 5:30 p.m. light meal, 6 to 8 p.m., seminar, Footwise, 301 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. Part of the Small-Business Development "How to Thrive in 2009" seminar series sponsored by the Downtown Corvallis Association and LBCC Small Business Development Center. Cost: members $40, nonmember $50. Registration by Feb. 3 at 754-6624. Information: Joan Wessell, 754-6624

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Feb. 17 - "Expanding Your Leadership EDGE," 7:50 a.m., Albany Area Chamber of Commerce office, 435 First Ave. W., Albany.

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Feb. 17 - Greeters "Kaffee Klatsch," 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Regent Retirement, 440 N.W. Elks Dr., Corvallis. Business networking event.

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Feb. 17 - "Financial Decision Making in Uncertain Times," noon to 1 p.m., 44 Industrial Way, Lebanon. Alan Fudge leads a discussion about the current economic environment and its impact on financial decisions. Sponsored by LBCC Lebanon Center and LBCC Business and Employer Services. Information: LBCC Lebanon Center, 259-5802 or lebanon@linnbenton.edu.

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Feb. 17 - Insurance prelicensing classes for insurance professionals will be offered through LBCC Business and Employer Services and PacWest Insurance School, Inc., Feb. 17-20. Classes will be offered in the areas of prelicensing life, prelicensing law, prelicensing health, and prelicensing property and casualty insurance. Information: www.linnbenton.edu/go/psd and click on Professional Skills Development, Insurance Professionals, or contact LBCC BES at 541-917-4923 or PacWest, Inc., at 541-971-9566 or via email at davidoley1@msn.com.

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Feb. 17 - Business After Hours, 5:15 p.m., Flinn Block Hall, 222 First Ave. W., Albany.

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Feb. 18 - Downtown Corvallis Association, 8 a.m., Cloud 9, 126 S.W. First St., Corvallis. DCA membership meeting with featured speakers. Information: Joan Wessell, 754-6624.

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Feb. 18 - Membership Forum Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Linn County Fair and Expo, 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany. Speaker: Dr. Brian Woods. Topic: Nuclear Energy. Pre-Registration Price: $13; at the door price: $15; non-member price: $17.

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Feb. 19 - Greeters, 8:30 a.m., Kaari K, 222 First Ave. W., Albany.

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Feb. 19 - Business After Hours, 5 to 7 p.m., Special Occasions, 435 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. Business networking event. Cost: $8 members; $10 non-members.

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Feb. 21 - Human resource professionals looking to take the PHR/SPHR certification exam can prepare with the SHRM Learning System Course through Linn-Benton Community College's Business and Employer Services. SHRM course will run Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 21-22, March 14-15, and April 11-12 at LBCC's Business building, room B-101, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany. Contact LBCC's Business and Employer Services at 541-917-4923 for cost and information.

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Feb. 23 - Willamette Business Connection, 11:45 a.m., El Presidente Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, 1110 N.E. Second St., Corvallis. No-host luncheon meeting. Attendees highlight their businesses and learn about other area businesses. Information: Sandra, 758-8000.

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Feb 24 - "Energize Your Workplace," 5:30 p.m. light meal, 6 to 8 p.m., seminar, Footwise, 301 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. Part of the Small-Business Development "How to Thrive in 2009" seminar series sponsored by the Downtown Corvallis Association and LBCC Small Business Development Center. Cost: members $40, nonmember $50. Registration by Feb. 10 at 754-6624. Information: Joan Wessell, 754-6624

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Feb. 24 - "Ribbon Cutting" : Ambassadors, 9:45 to 10:15 a.m., The Little Gym, 958 N.W. Circle Blvd., Suite A., Corvallis. Official Ribbon Cutting at "The Little Gym" in Corvallis.

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Feb. 24 - Greeters "Kaffee Klatsch," 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Re-New consignment furnishings, 952 N.W. Circle Blvd., Corvallis. Business networking event.

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Feb. 25 - VoIP Seminar & Lunch & Learn, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way, Eugene. Presenter, Jeff Rowley of ShoreTel Sales Engineer, N.W. U.S.A. and Western Canada, presents a Voice over IP seminar. Lunch followed by open discussion and questions. Information: www.callbesttel.com/ecampaign/newsletter_0109.htm

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Feb. 25 - "Controlling Food Costs" restaurant seminar, 2 to 4 p.m., Benton Center, 630 N.W. Seventh St., Corvallis. Discussion of the principles involved in using standardized recipes and portion control. Presented by the Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College. Cost: $25. Registration: 541-917-4923.

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Feb. 26 - Greeters, 8:30 a.m., Old Time Treasures, 223 Second St. S.W., Albany.

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Feb. 26 - "Managing in Tight Times and Expanding Your Business," 5 to 6 p.m., Big Town Hero, 11E Ash St., Lebanon. A presentation of resources and options for business owners looking to expand and grow. Information: 926-1519.

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Feb. 27 - "The Health Savings Account - Less Premium, Less Tax," noon to 12:30 p.m., Chamber Coalition Conference Room, 420 N.W. Second St., Corvallis. Information: www.mycorvallisinsurance.com.

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March 3 - "How to Make Tough Employee Decisions," 5:30 p.m. light meal, 6 to 8 p.m., seminar, Footwise, 301 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. Part of the Small-Business Development "How to Thrive in 2009" seminar series sponsored by the Downtown Corvallis Association and LBCC Small Business Development Center. Cost: members $40, nonmember $50. Registration by Feb. 17 at 754-6624. Information: Joan Wessell, 754-6624

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March 9 - Linn-Benton Mediation Services will sponsor the Spanish session of "Conflict Skills Workshop," a one-night, beginning-level conflict resolution workshop. Location: upstairs conference room of Two Rivers Market, 250 Broadalbin Street S.W., Albany. Cost: $20 (scholarships available). Information: Corinne at 541-928-5323, intern@peak.org. Session in English was scheduled for Jan. 26.

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March 11 - "Marketing Your Restaurant" restaurant seminar, 2 to 4 p.m., Benton Center, 630 N.W. Seventh St., Corvallis. Discussion of defining target markets and using marketing dollars to the best advantage. Presented by the Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College. Cost: $25. Registration: 541-917-4923.

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April 13 - Program applications will be accepted for Polysomnographic Technologist or sleep technician classes that start June 22 and run through March 19, 2010. This is a one-year certificate program. Information session and program requirements are online at www.linnbenton.edu/go/forms under Special Admission Bulletins, and click on Polysomnography. Program cost: $6,800. Information: LBCC Health Occupations and Workforce Education, 917-4923.

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