Facebook may be dead among many a demographic, but the folks hanging in there locally have now pushed the Corvallis Culinary Connections group to just over 6,000 members. Started by Michelle Colomb as a means of supporting restaurants during the pandemic, she is also the founder of the Corvallis Area Restaurant and Bars Alliance.
Our guess, folks appreciate the foodie centered tips – they make one’s forage both more adventurous and reliably delicious, all at the same time, and the group stays on topic. Dare we say, it’s a compelling recipe. Okay, just forgive us our low humor, let’s move on.
SamCare Move: You may recall our reporting in May that the SamCare on Circle would move to new digs at 850 SW 26th St., at the southwest corner of Reser Stadium. And, this weekend they got it done. The new location will still be offering same day appointments, and is now co-located with a slate of other healthcare services.
Arts, Healthcare, Patient Support: Speaking of Samaritan Health Services, they’ve just announced two great events for Sept. 23. We’re hoping you’ll support these.
Bras for the Cause, 10 am to Noon – Kicking off the day, workshop participants will decorate bras or shirts. Items will be displayed in local businesses throughout Corvallis and Albany during October in support of breast cancer awareness month. Space is limited and registration is required.
Art for the Cause, 6 to 8 p.m – Following in the evening, participants will enjoy live music, refreshments, local works of art, with the option to purchase pieces directly or to bid on silent auction items. Advance registration is preferred but not required.
Here’s What Samaritan Says About the Events: At the core, the arts promote physical and emotional well-being of patients and enhance the overall health care experience. The Samaritan ArtsCare Program and activities are available to patients, community members and Samaritan employees.
Participation Details: Both events will be held at the Samaritan Pastega Regional Cancer Center in Corvallis on Saturday, Sept. 23. Proceeds will support the ArtsCare Program and future offerings specifically designed with cancer patients in mind. For more information, registration details or to learn more about the Samaritan ArtsCare Program, call 541-768-7138 or visit samhealth.org/ArtsInHealth.
Salem Airport Gets an Airline: Kinda low cost airline Avelo, which currently offers flights from Eugene, will also start offering some flights from Salem too. According to a release from the airline, ” Avelo will operate twice-weekly nonstop service on Thursdays and Sundays between Salem and Las Vegas beginning October 5, 2023. Twice-weekly nonstop service on Fridays and Mondays between Salem and BUR [Burbank Airport in Los Angeles] begins on October 6, 2023, this route will then adjust to Thursdays and Sundays on November 2.”
It’s bigger news for Salem than for us here in Corvallis. Flight availability will still continue to be better out of Eugene or Portland, and notably, Southwest is often comparable pricewise. However, if you live in our state’s capital city, you haven’t had a commercial airline for about 15 years.
Workplace Safety Grants now Available: If you have a great idea for a workplace safety program, or health training or education project, but you’re not sure where to go for funding to help make it a reality, consider Oregon OSHA’s grant program. According to their release, they’re ready to hear your pitch.
The division is now accepting grant applications for the creation of innovative on-the-job safety or health training or education projects.
Applications are due by 5 pm, Monday, Oct. 2. Oregon OSHA says they’ll prioritizes unique projects that engage workers on essential workplace safety or health topics. They offer examples, like projects that include an immersive training video or an eye-catching safety publication or a package of helpful safety and health guidelines and checklists.
The grant program focuses on high-hazard Oregon industries, such as forestry, construction, or agriculture, or a specific work process to reduce or eliminate hazards. Any labor or employer association, educational institution that is affiliated with a labor association or employer association, or any nonprofit entity may apply.
Some examples of past grant projects include:
• A virtual reality training for health care providers to help identify hazards related to infection control and prevention in hospitals
• Creation of safe-design guidelines for anchoring systems used as part of logging operations
• An educational program for nurses to prevent ergonomic-related injuries
• Videos and related training aids describing the most prevalent health hazards in construction: silica, lead, noise, and asbestos
• Spanish-language flip charts designed to help prevent heat-related illness among forest workers
Here’s what the Grants Aren’t for: Grants may not be used to pay for projects that are purely research in nature or for regular ongoing activities or those specifically required by law. Only new or substantially expanded activities will be considered for funding according to OSHA officials.
“The goal is not to reinvent the wheel or solve a problem that has already been solved. Instead, the goal is to take workplace safety and health training or education to a new level. Materials produced by grant recipients cannot be sold for profit, and all grant materials become public domain. Depending on the type of project, some of the materials will be housed in the Oregon OSHA Resource Center, while some materials will be available online,” according to a release from OSHA.
Want to Apply: Visit https://osha.oregon.gov/edu/grants/Pages/default.a… to learn about how to apply or contact Matt Kaiser, 971-599-9638, matthew.c.kaiser@dcbs.oregon.gov
And now, your business events calendar…
Women in Business: Sarah Matson has been coaching and growing leaders for 14 years as a Holistic Life Guide. She is a certified NLP Practitioner and Time Line Therapy Guide. She loves supporting people as they breakthrough their negative limitations and live into a future that is free and purposeful.
12 to 1 pm, Wednesday, July 19, at The Vue Corvallis, 517 SW 2nd Street. Click here to register.
Hello Mid-Valley: Started in the fall of 2022 by a group of employers from Corvallis, Albany, Lebanon, Eugene and Salem who had a shared goal of helping employees in the valley area to build community and connections that would support their diverse identity characteristics. This multicultural event happens 3-4 times a year at different locations in the valley area. All are welcome.
See their flyer for more information on this event. A Spanish version is also available.
6 to 7:30 pm, Tuesday, July 25 at Eola Hills Wine Cellars 501 S Pacific Highway W, Rickreall, OR 97371. Click here for more information and to register.
Post Grad Business School: This virtual session introduces the Graduate Business Programs at Oregon State University. In this online session they will cover graduate program options in the College of Business, including the MBA, Master’s, and Graduate Certificates programs. They will also introduce the curriculum, program tracks, admission and financial aid, and what sets Oregon State apart from other programs. Oregon State University offers graduate business programs in Portland, Corvallis, and online.
12 to 1 pm, Tuesday, August 8. Click here to learn more and register.
Going Into Business: In just one session, you’ll get all the basic information you will need to begin planning your successful business. Rules, regulations, financing, customers, markets, and feasibility will all be discussed in this free seminar. This seminar is offered through Zoom video conferencing.
This class is offered by the Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College.
Free. 6:30 to 7:20pm, Tuesday, August 8. Click here to register.
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