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October 9 is National Emergency Nurses Day, with the entire week being dedicated to their service. Since 1989, the Emergency Nurses Association has recognized the second Wednesday in October as Emergency Nurses Day. In 2001, ENA expanded the celebration to a full week to shine a bigger light on emergency nurses. Take some time today this week (and, really, always) to thank and honor the emergency nurses in your network. #nationalemergencynursesday

This Thursday's October Hub Talk will focus on how to raise capital for your business. Panelists include: - Kasten Spethman, the Columbia Gorge Small Business Development Center. - Ami Beaver, MCEDD's Loan Fund Manager. - Donn Dimond, Founder of Tie Oregon, a partner with the Elevate Capital Fund. Join us to learn about available resources and connect with peers in the local business community! Reserve your tickets today at: https://lnkd.in/eSDHBQg7

October 4 is National Manufacturing Day and we want to introduce you to one of our greater resource partners, Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP)! The Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) provides Oregon manufacturers with consultative and other services to maximize operational effectiveness at the company and industry level. Its services are focused on key drivers of productivity, including implementation of LEAN principles, leveraging new technologies, solving workforce challenges, and general business planning. They offer NO COST assessments - learn more below.

October 3 is National Techies Day and we want to highlight the work of the Gorge Technology Alliance. The Gorge Tech Alliance connects, supports and develops the tech community of the Columbia River Gorge. The GTA envisions a Columbia Gorge region known as an innovative technology community where businesses thrive, entrepreneurs are nurtured, community members are engaged, meaningful employment is abundant, and all learners have access to innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math opportunities. The annual Tech Showcase is October 24, and you can learn more below.

Saturday, October 5th is World Teachers' Day and we want to celebrate by congratulating FIVE educators from the East Cascades Region who were named Regional Teachers of the Year in Oregon for 2024-25. The Teacher of the Year program was created to recognize exemplary public school educators — Oregon teachers who inspire students and make a positive impact in the communities in which they live. The award celebrates knowledge, dedication, innovation and leadership. https://lnkd.in/e9qjxS-m

October 2 is National Custodial Worker Recognition Day and we are celebrating their hard work. From schools and small businesses to office buildings and apartment complexes, modern buildings are in need of special care and upkeep for them to be able to function properly on an ongoing basis. And National Custodial Worker Recognition Day is just the time to pay attention to those who are tasked with taking care of them! National Custodial Worker Recognition Day is an annual celebration where people get together to pay tribute to and give their thanks to those men and women who work tirelessly to clean and maintain the many buildings that are used for all kinds of reasons on a daily basis. #nationalcustodialworkerrecognitionday

Is your company looking for a new talent pool filled with motivated, hardworking individuals? Join us at the WorkSource Oregon Reentry Job Fair, designed to connect employers with justice-involved individuals transitioning from institutions back into the community. Learn more on our website! https://lnkd.in/gcp6yW7Z

Do you work in (or adjacent to) Oregon's tourism industry? Travel Oregon wants your feedback! Information collected through the Industry Partner Survey will help Travel Oregon and regional partners determine strategic direction, make?funding and programmatic decisions in marketing, grants, tourism-related infrastructure,?visitor management?and?more. Survey results will be shared on Travel Oregon’s industry site?in Spring 2025. Every individual who completes a survey will have the chance to enter a sweepstakes to win a $500 Visa Gift card. The survey is offered in both English and Spanish languages. Take the survey before October 10th by clicking the link below! https://lnkd.in/ggYxh_HK

Central Oregon Community College's vision is to establish and nurture a vibrant network of community health professionals across Oregon. They believe that through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, support, and innovation, they can empower individuals to address diverse challenges and enhance the overall well-being of our communities. Join them at the Community Health Workforce Summit on October 18 & 19, 2024.

Construction Summer Market Trends from Skanska have been released. Explore Central Oregon regional construction escalation insights and forecasts, supply chain lead times, material pricing and critical market indices through this interactive report.