ONI's Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) plans to present both the required cut proposals, which for ONI are between 16% and 18% of our budget, as well as what they call "The Right Budget for ONI." Under the Right Budget, ONI would lose 10% of its budget, but would not be as challenged afterwards to continue our core services to the public as we would if we sustained the deeper cuts. Attending these hearings will not only give you an opportunity to check out the presentation but it lets you show your support for such things as the new commission on disabilities by your presence in the audience. If you would like more info or need and accommodation to attend call me (503) 823 9466.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 10th, from 11:00-11:30am
This is the last meeting of the group that was brought together to look into SB716 (the bill around on street parking accommodation for people with disabilities). This is a public meeting and there is time for public comment. The report will be finalized and a date will be set to go to council. I am happy to send out the recommendations to folks when PDot releases the report. As some of you know the Majority of the committee is advocating that council not restrict onstreet parking but instead beef up enforcement and look into alternatives like lower rates at smart parks. If you agree with these recommendations it will be very important to come and support the disability community once the council date is set. I will keep folks updated as the information becomes available.
WHEN:
Friday, March 13th, 1:00-2:30 PM,
Where: Lovejoy Room at City Hall, second floor, NW corner
Offers opportunities for vendors to interact with government procurement agencies from Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Where: Salem Conference Center
When: Wednesday, March 18, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m
Contact: Cynthia Roda at 503-591-4379
SBA's Web chat series, providing small business owners with an opportunity to chat about relevant business issues online with experts, industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs. Chat participants will have direct, real-time access to the Web chats via questions they submit online, both in advance of and during the live session.
WHEN:
March 19, 2009, 1 - 2 p.m. ET
HOW: Participants can join the live Web chat by going online to www.sba.gov, and clicking the "Online Business Chat" icon. Web chat participants may post questions for Zarnikow before the March 19 chat by visiting http://app1.sba.gov/liveMeeting/mar09/, and posting their questions online.
sponsored by The Oregon Restaurant Association and the Washington Restaurant Association
Where: Oregon Convention Center
When: March 29 & 30
Contact: Contact ORA for information at 503-682-4422
The City of Portland VER program is offering up to six 2,000$ grants for organizations to create and pilot trainings on disaster and emergency self preparedness. If you are interested please contact me to get a copy of the request paper. There will also be a Pre-submittal meeting Wednesday March 18th from 2:00 -4:00pm here @ City Hall in the LoveJoy room.
WHEN:
Due Wednesday April 8th by 4:00pm.
To learn what every small business needs to know about Intellectual Property, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents. Presented by Lewis & Clark Law School’s Small Business Legal Clinic and Stoel Rives LLP, Attorneys at Law.
Where: SOUK, 322 N.W. 6th Avenue, Suite 200, Portland, Oregon 97209.
When: April 9, 2009, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
Contact: Call Becka Martinez Griffin at 503-768-6940
These days most businesses are faced with fear, uncertainty and doubt.
There is fear of the unknown. What is going to happen to my business? How will I build my clientele? What happens if I lose that contract?
There is the fear of the known. I need to deal with the economy. I have to let go of an employee. I need to manage my stress.
Finding gold nuggets requires us to ask the tough questions:
- Are we in control of our business or is our business in control of us?
- Do I take care of my business needs before I take care of my own needs?
- Are there gold nuggets available to overcome the barriers I am facing today?
- Can I work through the fears of the unknown and known without losing sight of the gold nuggets?
These are tough questions to answer. Join Kedma Ough, MBA as we uncover the gold nuggets that are out there waiting to be found. These are opportunities unturned for many of us; that can help move our businesses into alignment with our values.
In this interactive session participants will learn how to use their values to evaluate goals that lead to the gold nuggets. In addition, hidden economic resources will be discussed that can redefine your business model.
Participants will leave the presentation with at least one gold nugget to support their business moving forward!
Where: - Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, 112 SW Second Ave, 503.227.4057
When: - 5:45pm Registration opens, Program begins at 6:00pm
Early Registration (by 5pm, the Thursday prior): $25/members, $35/guests (includes Dinner)
Late Registration: $35/members, $50/guests (includes Dinner)
Where: 2637 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.
portland, or 97212
503 234 2727
When:
April 17-19, 2009
Friday 6-9 pm reception
Sat-sun 12-5pm
Presented by Eastern Oregon University Small Business Development Center in La Grande, up to $15,000 in prize money for business plans and most innovative idea. Professional Development Classes and Small Business Fair.
When: April 24, 2009
Contact: Call 541-962-1532 for details
Warner Pacific College, 2219 SE 68th Avenue Annual Safety and Preparedness Event; Gain crime prevention and critical emergency preparedness skills. Honor fellow community members at the annual awards ceremony. There will be classes on Know Your Neighborhood and Supporting people with disabilities during disaster along with many more. Attached to this e-mail are documents with more details. Register now it's free Web link: http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?c=41151 For accomadations call 503 823 9666.
WHEN:
Saturday, April 25 from 8:30am - 3:00pm
Where: Warner Pacific College, 2219 SE 68th Avenue
http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/hb2300.dir/hb2391.intro.pdf
funds OPI and has other components that are beneficial to persons with disabilities. This is the bill we will really want to rally for at the Seniors and Persons with Disability Day I was telling you about (4/30) in Salem. For more in formation contact Julie Bergstrom (503) 988-3620
To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities. Call 503-823-2036, TTY 503-823-6868 with such requests.
WHEN:
April 30 in Salem
To learn what every small business needs to know about Intellectual Property, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents. Presented by Lewis & Clark Law School’s Small Business Legal Clinic and Stoel Rives LLP, Attorneys at Law.
Where: Oregon Convention Center.
When: May 7, 2009
Contact: To know more of this event, please contact us at oame@oame.org.
Sponsored by the South Coast Employer Council and area partners who will be hosting the fair to kick-off Small Business Week May 18-22, 2009.
When: Saturday, May 16th, 2009
Contact: Contact Becky Lunetta, 541-756-8459 ext 517 or 1-800-872-4942 ext 517
Where: Mt. Hood Community College, 323 N.E. Roberts Avenue, Gresham, Oregon
When: June 17, 2009, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
Contact: Contact Gerri Raisanen, SBDC Program Assistant, at 503-491-7658 for information.
Where: Oregon Convention Center
When: September 19, 2009
Contact: Contact Linda Repp for Exhibitor Information at 503-329-4260 or e-mail her at Linda.E.Repp@state.or.us
Where: Rogue Community College, Southern Oregon University Higher Education Center, 312 East 8th Street, Medford, Oregon
When: Saturday, October 3, 2009 9 A.M – 2:00 P.M
Contact: Contact Ainoura Oussenbec at Ainoura.Oussenbec@state.or.us at or Phone: (541) 776-60 60 ext. 233
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