March 24 - Corvallis Chamber Coalition Greeters at The Book Bin, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 215 S.W. Fourth St. Business networking event. Information: Bob Baird, 752-0040 or pacific@bookbin.com.

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March 24 - Corvallis Chamber Coalition Ambassadors ribbon cutting, 9:45 to 10:15 a.m., The Vibe, 134 S.W. Fourth St. Information: Elizabeth, 503-428-8821 or thevibe@excite.com.

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March 28 - Linn-Benton Mediation Service present a course entitled "Basic Mediation Training." This 32-hour interactive course will focus on all of the communication skills needed to conduct a two-party mediation session. This course meets the basic state requirements for Oregon mediators and will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 28-29 and April 4-5 at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 N.W. Polk Ave., Corvallis. Cost: $500, or $200 with a commitment to volunteer for a minimum of two hours per month for one year. LBMS might offer scholarships for those unable to pay the full volunteer fee. Registration: Corinne, 541-928-5323 or lbms@mediate.peak.org.

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April 2 - The Small Business Development Center at LBCC offers "How to Run Your Business Using a Laptop and Cell Phone" starting Thursday, April 2, and continuing April 23, May 7, May 28, and June 4, from 2 to 5 p.m., on the LBCC Albany campus College Center Bldg. CC-213. This program is designed to give the business owner the technology-related skills to conduct business from anywhere while on the move. Cost is $495. Registration: 541-917-4929.

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April 2 - Linn-Benton MicroBusiness Program, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., LBCC Benton Center Room BC-236, 757 N.W. Polk Ave. Free introductory workshop for low- to-moderate income individuals interested in starting or expanding a small business; additional introductory workshops March 31 in Lebanon and April 1 in Albany. For more information or to register, contact Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services at 541-752-7220, extension 300, or register online at www.w-nhs.org.

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April 4 - Forklift safety training will be offered through Business and Employer Services at Linn-Benton Community College on Saturday, April. 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Albany Campus, IC-106, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany. This eight-hour course will provide four hours of classroom training and four hours of practice on the forklift. Cost for the course is $149 and includes all materials. For more information or to register, contact LBCC Business and Employer Services at 541-917-4923.

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April 4 - The Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College offers the one-day seminar "The Business of Horses" from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 4, on the LBCC campus, North Santiam Hall NSH-106. Cost is $79 and includes the instructor's book "The Business of Horses." A second person from the same company can attend for $59 - one copy of the book per business. Registration: 541-917-4923.

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April 4 - The Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College presents a one-day seminar entitled "Create an Online Presence" at the Corvallis Benton Center BC-204, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business owners, artists, and musicians will learn to market their products and services online. Student requirement calls for basic computer skills. Taught by business woman Pam Van Londen. Cost: $95 and includes all materials. Registration: 541-917-4923.

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April 8 - Introduction to QuickBooks beginning Wednesday April 8, and continuing April 15, April 22, April 29, and Tuesday May 5, 3 to 5 p.m. on the LBCC Albany campus Forum Bldg. computer lab F-202. Cost is $195. 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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April 21 -The Business Enterprise Center presents "Getting Into Business," 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 21, at the Business Enterprise Center, 1965 S.W. Airport Ave. The program discusses business ideas, qualifications, market potential, options for financing and the elements of a successful business plan. Cost: $10. Registration: Barb Sloan, 541-758-4009 or thebec@thebec.com.

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April 23 -The Business Enterprise Center presents "Getting Into Business," 6 to 9 p.m Thursday, April 23, at the Business Enterprise Center, 1965 S.W. Airport Ave. The program discusses business ideas, qualifications, market potential, options for financing and the elements of a successful business plan. Cost: $10. Registration: Barb Sloan, 541-758-4009 or thebec@thebec.com.

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April 23 - The Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College offers "QuickBooks Payroll" April 23, 28 and 30 (three sessions), 6 to 8 p.m. in the computer lab F-202. Cost: $145. and includes all materials. Registration 541-917-4923.

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April 24-26 -Wildland Firefighting Training will be offered through Business and Employer Services at Linn-Benton Community College April 24 through April 26 and May 1 through May 3, or June 22 through June 27, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the LBCC main campus, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany.Cost: $275 and includes all materials. For more information or to register: 541-917-4923.

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April 25-26 - 2009 Oregon Ag Fest, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 25, and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26, Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. Oregon Ag Fest is seeking craftspeople and horticultural businesses for its Trade, Craft and Garden Show. Information: Michele Ruby, 503-550-4765 or www.oragfest.com.