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M BUSINESS CALENDAR TODAY BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL WEEKLY MEETING: Starts promptly at 7 a.m.; free; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-550-6603. RESILIENT AMERICA — PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY PREP: Hosted by U.S. Small Business Administration and Agility Recovery Solutions weekly webinars with steps on preparing for emergencies for National Preparedness Month. Advance registration encouraged; free; 11 a.m.-noon; www1.gotomeeting.com/ register/652630793. CUSTOMER SERVICE, GAINING AND RETAINING A STRONG MARKET: An Opportunity Knocks event with presenters Ben Perle, regional manager for the Oxford Hotel Group who will discuss remembering customers and making them feel special; Ali Cammelletti, client training specialist for Navis, who will discuss how to get your employees to implement and sustain a customer service environment and Teague Hatfield, owner of Footzone, who will discuss striving for a genuine, healthy culture where good people are empowered to do what is right for their customers. Registration required; $30 for Opportunity Knocks members; $45 for others; 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.; Phoenix Inn Suites Bend, 300 N.W. Franklin Ave.; 541-3184650, info@opp-knocks.org or www .eventbrite.com/event/1885986035/ eorg. SOCIAL SECURITY SEMINAR: A speaker from the Social Security Administration will give a general overview of Social Security followed by a question-and-answer session. Hosted by Miller Ferrari Wealth Management. RSVP by Sept. 19; free; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Greg’s Grill, 395 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541639-8055. RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION SOCIAL: RSVP requested; $5; 4-7 p.m.; Century Center, 70 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-389-8140 or jay.g.clark@chase.com. NETWORK OF ENTREPRENEURIAL WOMEN MONTHLY MEETING: Topic this month is “Speed networking: can you describe what you do in 60 seconds or less?”; free; 5-8 p.m.; St. Charles Bend, 2500 N.E. Neff Road; 541-508-8136 or www.network women.org. UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING CREDIT: Registration required; free; 5:30 p.m.; NeighborImpact, 20310 Empire Ave., Suite A110, Bend; 541318-7506, ext. 109.
THURSDAY BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL WEEKLY MEETING: Starts promptly at 7 a.m.; free; Bend Masonic Center, 1036 N.E. Eighth St.; 541-610-9125. WHAT WORKS, A TIME-TESTED APPROACH TO INVESTING: Learn how to develop an investment plan, put the plan into action and know how to review and adjust the plan. Registration required; free; Charles Schwab & Co., 777 N.W. Wall St., Suite 201, Bend; 541-318-1794, luiz.soutomaior@ schwab.com or www.schwab.com. BBG BEND BUSINESS GROUP: Weekly meeting. Guests please preregister with Matt Bassitt; free; 7:30 a.m.; Phoenix Inn Suites Bend, 300 N.W. Franklin Ave.; 541-323-7000. OREGON ALCOHOL SERVER PERMIT TRAINING: Meets the minimum requirements by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to obtain the alcohol server permit. Preregistration required; $35; 9 a.m.; Round Table Pizza, 1552 N.E. Third St., Bend; 541-447-6384 or www.happyhourtraining.com. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF BEND: Business meeting. Registration required; free; noon; Boston’s, 61276 S. U.S. Highway 97, Suite 140; 541-382-9086. FACEBOOK AND TWITTER BASICS: Registration required; $39; 6-9 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541383-7270 or http://noncredit.cocc.edu. HOW TO BUY A FRANCHISE: Registration required; free; 6-9 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541383-7290 or http://noncredit.cocc.edu. LIVE CONTRACTOR EDUCATION COURSE: Enables contractors to obtain their construction contractor board license. Three-day course. Registration required; $275; 6-9 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541383-7270 or http://noncredit.cocc.edu. PROTECT YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: Learn about patents, copyrights, trademarks, and how to protect ideas and creations. Registration required; $39; 6-9 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541383-7270 or http://noncredit.cocc.edu. VALUE OF A DOLLAR, TEACHING YOUR K-8 CHILD: Learn tools to teach your child money management skills. Call to register; free; 6 p.m.; Mid Oregon Credit Union, 1386 N.E. Cushing Drive, Bend; 541-382-1795. BUILDING A BETTER BEND LECTURE: Jeff Speck, a city planner and architectural designer will discuss “What Makes Commercial Centers Work: Getting Planning and Transportation Right.” The presentation will look at how
downtowns, main streets and commercial centers if designed poorly can thrive economically but not socially. Speck is the co-author of “Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream” and the “Smart Growth Manual,” is a contributing editor to Metropolis Magazine and is on the Sustainability Task Force of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; $8; 7-9 p.m.; Bend Park & Recreation District Office, Community Room, 799 S.W. Columbia St.; 541-389-7275 or www.buildingabetterbend.org.
FRIDAY FREE TAX FRIDAY: Tax return reviews. Call to schedule an appointment; free; 3-4 p.m.; Zoom Tax, 963 S.W. Simpson Ave., Suite 100, Bend; 541-385-9666 or www.facebook.com/Zoomtax.
MONDAY BUILD A PROFESSIONAL WEBSITE FOR YOUR BUSINESS: Learn to use Wordpress to create a customized website. Monday evening course Sept. 26 through Oct. 31. Registration required; $149; 6-9 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-3837270 or http://noncredit.cocc.edu. MCITP, DESKTOP SUPPORT TECH CERTIFICATION PREP: Five Monday evening courses prepare participants for certification exam 70-685. Registration required; $289; 6-9 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-383-7270 or http://noncredit.cocc.edu.
TUESDAY KNOW INTERNET SEARCHING: Reservations encouraged; free; 10:30 a.m.-noon; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-6177080. KNOW DIGITAL BOOKS: Reservations encouraged; free; 2-3:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-617-7083. BEGINNING PHOTOSHOP: Twoevening class. Registration required; $59; 6-9 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7270 or http://noncredit.cocc.edu. DESIGN A BUSINESS LOGO WITH ILLUSTRATOR: Two-evening class. Registration required; $79; 6-9 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541383-7270 or http://noncredit.cocc.edu. DREAMWEAVER, BEGINNING: Three Tuesday evening classes. Registration required; $89; 6-9 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-383-7270 or http://noncredit .cocc.edu. A NEW BEGINNING ADOPTION AGENCY INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR: RSVP requested; free; 6:30 p.m.; Rosie Bareis Community Campus, 1010 N.W. 14th St., Bend; 541-889-0048 or admin@ adoptanewbeginning.org.
WEDNESDAY Sept. 28 BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL WEEKLY MEETING: Starts promptly at 7 a.m.; free; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-550-6603. OREGON ALCOHOL SERVER PERMIT TRAINING: Meets the minimum requirements by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to obtain the alcohol server permit. Registration required; $35; 9 a.m.; Abby’s Pizza, 1938 S. U.S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-447-6384 or www.happyhourtraining.com. BUSINESS SUCCESS PROGRAM, PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS FOR FREE, CRAFTING MEDIA RELEASES THAT GET THE ‘WRITE’ ATTENTION: Linden Gross, the author of “The Legacy Of Luna,” will lead an interactive session about when and how to write a media release. RSVPs required; $25 for Bend Chamber of Commerce members; $45 for others; 11 a.m.; Bend Golf and Country Club, 61045 Country Club Drive; 541-3823221 or www.bendchamber.org. SURVIVOR PANEL — REAL-WORLD LESSONS LEARNED: Hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Agility Recovery Solutions weekly webinars with steps on preparing for emergencies for National Preparedness Month. Advance registration encouraged; free; 11 a.m.-noon; www1.gotomeeting.com/ register/660249057. BEND CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: Free; 5 p.m.; Precision Body & Paint, 61530 S. Highway 97; 541382-3221 or www.bendchamber.org. NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT: NorthWest Crossing businesses and restaurants will offer specials, entertainment and giveaways. Held the last Wednesday of each month; free; 5-8 p.m.; NorthWest Crossing, Mt. Washington and Northwest Crossing drives, Bend.
BBG BEND BUSINESS GROUP: Weekly meeting. Guests please preregister with Matt Bassitt; free; 7:30 a.m.; Phoenix Inn Suites Bend, 300 N.W. Franklin Ave.; 541-323-7000. BEND WEBCAM 2011: Hosted by Pixelsilk and the Advertising Federation of Central Oregon, this two-day event at The Oxford Hotel and The Tower Theatre features workshops, breakout sessions and keynote addresses about search engine optimization, social media, design and branding as well as more creative and marketing Web topics. Register for one day, two days or specific sessions; $479 for two days; $249 for one day; $129 per session; discounts available; 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; The Oxford Hotel, 10 N.W. Minnesota Ave.; 541-385-1992 or www.bendwebcam.com. GETTING THE MOST OUT OF SCHWAB.COM: Registration required; free; noon-1 p.m.; Charles Schwab & Co., 777 N.W. Wall St., Suite 201, Bend; 541-318-1794, luiz.soutomaior@ schwab.com or www.schwab.com. CENTRO PRINT SOLUTIONS HOLIDAY PROMOTIONALS SHOWCASE: A showcase of ideas in apparel and promotional products. E-mail or call with questions and to register; free; 4-7 p.m.; Bend Park & Recreation District Office, 799 S.W. Columbia St.; 541-382-3534 or promotionals@ centroprintsolutions.com. ON-FARM LANDOWNER WORKSHOP: Workshop focusing on water quality, wildlife habitat, irrigation water management, pasture weed management and energy efficiency. RSVP to Spring Olson; free; 4-6:30 p.m.; Leaning Pine Ranch, 53656 Huntington Road, La Pine; 541-647-9604 or springalaska@ hotmail.com. GREEN DRINKS: Monthly networking event for environmental professionals and anyone interested in green things. Hosted by A Greener Clean; free; 5-7 p.m.; A Greener Clean, 210 S.E. Third St., Bend; 541-385-6908 ext. 11 or www.envirocenter.org.
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New labor pact will allow GM to hire more lower-paid workers By Bill Vlasic New York Times News Service
DETROIT — The new labor contract between General Motors and the United Automobile Workers union will accelerate the hiring of lower-paid, entrylevel workers at the company and bring jobs to the U.S. that were headed for Mexico. While the UAW achieved only modest economic gains for its 48,000 members at GM — longtime GM workers will receive no wage increases under the deal — the emphasis on adding jobs was the top concern for the union’s leadership. “What we were looking for was jobs, jobs, jobs, and that’s what we came away with,” Joe Ashton, a UAW vice president, said at a media briefing here Tuesday. The union estimates that GM will create or preserve 6,400 jobs over the next four years, mostly by hiring new, entry-level employees but also by retaining work in the U.S. that was going to move to Mexico. The impact will be felt in several communities that are home to GM facilities. The company agreed to reopen idled assembly operations at a plant in
BEND WEBCAM 2011: Hosted by Pixelsilk and the Advertising Federation of Central Oregon, this two-day event at The Oxford Hotel and The Tower Theatre features workshops, breakout sessions and keynote addresses about search engine optimization, social media, design, branding as well as more creative and marketing web topics. Register for one day, two days or specific sessions; $479 for two days; $249 for one day; $129 per session; discounts available; 7:30 a.m.-5:40 p.m.; The Oxford Hotel, 10 N.W. Minnesota Ave.; 541-385-1992 or www.bendwebcam.com/. ENTRELEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM: Dave Ramsey’s daylong leadership training program teaches individuals, teams and businesses how to thrive in tough times. This workshop is a live simulcast with Ramsey from Dallas, Texas. Ramsey is a personal money management expert, author and host of a national radio program. Purchase tickets online at www.cocba.com or from any Mid-Oregon Credit Union location as well as Cornerstone Book and Gifts in Redmond; Life Song Christian Books in Prineville; Hearthside Books in Madras, and Eastmont Church and Westside Church Bookstore in Bend; $39; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Bend Church of the Nazarene, 1270 N.E. 27th St.; 541382-5496 or info@cocba.org.
Spring Hill, Tenn., add a shift of workers at a truck plant in Wentzville, Mo., and increase employment at an engine plant in Romulus, Mich. Overall, the union said GM would invest $2.5 billion in factories in this country over the life of the contract, which expires in
BANKRUPTCIES Chapter 7 Filed September 13
Janet Baker Abbott, 2910 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond Debra D. Light, 63065 Casey Place, Bend Jesse G. Mitchell and Melissa D. Mitchell, 2455 N.W. 12th St., Redmond Filed September 14
Richard A. Archer and Carol C. Archer, 61431 Yakwahtin Court, Bend Levi S. Strunk, 62740 Hamby Road, Bend Harold M. Blan Jr., 711 N.E. Court St., Prineville Jon B. Duncan and Jocelyn D. Duncan, 715 N.E. Mason Road, Bend Joseph P. Spencer, P.O. Box 8572, Bend Filed September 15
Glen D. Sallee and Wendy L. Sallee, 16483 Sprague Loop, La Pine Janice E. Harding, 1341 N.W. Davidson Way, Terrebonne Kristen Smith Ehlers, P.O. Box 5991, Bend Billy V. Burk, 4063 N.W.
Elliott Lane, Prineville Todd A. Forrester and Reatha R. Forrester, 651 N.W. Second St., Prineville Filed September 16
Silverio R. Duran and Rebecca A. Duran, 1720 N.W. Elm Court, Redmond Nancy R. Reynolds and Richard C. Reynolds, 635 N.W. Creeks Edge Court, Prineville Eric A. Smith and Tonia M. Smith, 2828 N.W. Coyner Ave., Redmond Filed September 19
Mark L. Ayres and Carrie A. Ayres, 61082 Springcrest Drive, Bend Adam J. Schneider, 21368 Pelican Drive, Bend Dorothy A. Adams, 24859 Elk Lane, Bend Gary L. Slater and Jennifer A. Slater, 16060 Wright Ave., La Pine Kathryn J. Carter, 1085 S.E. Second St., Prineville Ian J. Knight and Megan M. Knight, 1933 S.W. 35th Place, Redmond
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL WEEKLY MEETING: Starts promptly at 7 a.m.; free; Bend Masonic Center, 1036 N.E. Eighth St.; 541-610-9125.
Shadow Brook Place, Bend Chapter 13 Filed September 13
Donald J. Nowell Sr. and Sandra J. Nowell, 21373 Oakview Drive, Bend Filed September 14
Carrie A. Tibbitts, 23045 Alfalfa Market Road, Bend Donald W. Collins and Linda K. Collins, 19130 Choctaw Road, Bend Lela M. Lupton, P.O. Box 7529, Bend Filed September 15
Michael J. Schlachter and Mary E. Schlachter, 840 S.W. 24th Court, Redmond Filed September 16
Norma A. Evans, 1676 N.W. Portland Ave., Bend Filed September 19
Michael A. Hall, 15525 Lacar Lane, La Pine Keith E. Ashcraft, 961 N.E. Hidden Valley Drive, Bend
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June A. Powell, 6215 S.W. Badger Road, Terrebonne Jennifer J. Hudson, 2342
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2015. While some of the additional jobs will be taken by workers laid off during GM’s bankruptcy, the majority of the positions will be filled by new, entry-level workers, Ashton said. The union won better wages and benefits for lower-tier workers in the agreement as well.
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United Auto Workers President Bob King, right, speaks during a news conference in Detroit on Tuesday. Next to him is Vice President Joe Ashton. Union leaders from General Motors factories around the U.S. have endorsed a new four-year contract with the company.
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