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County officials considering adding incentives to boost local job sites

Friday, May 4th, 2012, 9:00am

VANCOUVER, Wash. – The Board of County Commissioners is considering additional actions to encourage employers to develop local work sites.

Proposed incentives will be the focus of public hearings before the Board on Tuesday, May 1. The 6 p.m. hearing will be in the sixth-floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. Contrary to previous notices, the hearing will not be held at 10 a.m. that day.

The proposals would:

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Fort Vancouver National Trust to buy, restore Academy Building

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012, 10:02am

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- At a press conference held Tuesday at the Academy, officials from the Fort Vancouver National Trust announced the launch of the Academy Campaign, a $16 million effort to raise funds for the purchase and restoration of the historic Academy building and its seven surrounding acres in downtown Vancouver, adjacent to the Fort Vancouver National Site.

The purchase of the Academy will enable the Trust to preserve its heritage and ensure its active and continued use. Building on its historical significance related to Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence, the Trust will continue to provide for community gathering and commercial space needs by restoring and maintaining the grounds and building in perpetuity.

"Since the founding of the Fort Vancouver National Trust in 1998, we have dreamed of adding the Academy and its grounds to the portfolio of properties to enhance the Fort Vancouver National Site," said Ed Lynch, Trust Co-Chair and Chair of the Academy Campaign.

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Clark County PubTalk 'Start Right Night' features entrepreneur, expert panel

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012, 2:56pm

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Come to network and get inspired March 21 at the Clark County PubTalk.

PubTalk brings together local entrepreneurs, investors, and business professionals passionate about fostering innovation in southwest Washington.

Start Right Night will include a business pitch on Steve Hix' latest venture Circle Technology, his words of wisdom on serial entrepreneurship, and an expert panel of top experts in the region, who will be sharing critical advice on tax and legal considerations to structure your company for scalability and diverse funding options. This event will also feature an Open Mic session, where 3 software startups, Interject Data Systems, icVisions, and NW Educational Software, will deliver 90-second business pitches.

"I enjoy the opportunity to share my knowledge with the Pub Talk participants, and have had many one on one follow up conversations," says Steve Hix. "We can save people months of time in getting off to a good start."

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Certified hypnotherapist launches new behavioral therapy practice

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff

Monday, March 19th, 2012, 8:50am

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Donna Sage has launched a new behavioral therapy practice in Vancouver. Combining hypnosis with self-empowering techniques, the Sage Centre uses a variety of modalities to help clients eliminate or control self-defeating behaviors and achieve long-term change.

"In today's world economy, and competitive personal and professional environments, increasing numbers of people want answers. They want to know how to reach their goals and make their dreams become a reality," said The Sage Centre's CEO Donna Sage. "Countless sums of dollars and time are spent every year on professional help to change undesirable behaviors, but they fail to work. The Sage Centre's program is an understandable platform designed with principles for busy people to achieve their desires and it incorporates effective skills and tools to enhance their lives."

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GVCC, SoHo Marketing Institute introduce new class for Clark County businesses

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012, 4:51pm

VANCOUVER, Wash. -— The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce (GVCC) is launching a new program designed to help the region's small businesses.

Led by the SoHo Marketing Institute's Managing Director Veronika Noize, "The Five Winning Marketing Strategies for Clark County Businesses" will teach attendees marketing strategies that have generated local business success. The class, which is open to the public, will take place from 1:30-3:30 p.m. March 15 at the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce in downtown Vancouver.

GVCC Vice President Darcy Altizer sees the program as the latest addition to the Chamber's community building leadership. "Today's small businesses are hungry for information that will prevent their organization from becoming simply another business failure statistic. They want to know not only what they need to be doing to survive, but what they need to do to thrive in Clark County" says Altizer. "We want to share these strategies with all local businesses in the community as part of our continued effort to build long-term business prosperity in Clark County."

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Score some good deals on March 29 at customer appreciation day

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff

Tuesday, March 6th, 2012, 10:54pm

Score some good deals on March 29 at customer appreciation day

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Join the Vancouver Vision Clinic, Lily Atelier and Silpada Jewelry for a great day of savings and fun from noon to 7 p.m. March 29.

Enjoy $100 savings on any complete pair of prescription eyewear and a designer frame trunk show featuring: Kate Spade, Maui Jim, Pro Designs and Vogue. Lily Atelier will feature 20 percent off new spring denim and Silpada Jewelry will offer 25 percent off all day.

RSVP or for more info 360-694-8303 or send an email.

The Vancouver Vision Clinic is at 314 E McLoughlin Blvd.

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SWWDC secures $2.4 million to train over 1,000 employees in IT, advanced manufacturing

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012, 9:00am

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Officials from Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council (SWWDC) have been awarded two Department of Labor grants for more than $2.48 million to train Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum County workers in information technology (IT) and advanced manufacturing industries. The grants are part of a $9.5 million grant initiative led by Portland-based Worksystems, Inc., in partnership with Workforce Investment Council of Clackamas County (WICCO) and the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP).

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