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Job-seekers to connect with opportunities at county job fair event

The Careers Over Coffee Job Fair event will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Broadway Commons, 1300 Broadway St. NE, Salem. This is a free event, and no registration is required. Looking to kickstart your career or find a new job opportunity? This unique event is your chance to connect with employees from Marion […]

Transportation options for Oktoberfest

By Melissa Wagoner This year the organizers of Mount Angel’s Oktoberfest are making it easier than ever to enjoy the festivities while leaving your car safely at home. “It is brand new!” Monica Bochsler, Director of PR and Marketing, said of the latest edition to the festival’s public transportation lineup – a shuttle service provided by Northwest Navigator Luxury Coaches.   “I can’t […]

Passing the baton: Sharing skills, knowledge in the workplace

It takes a lot to stump an engineer. Bob Topping, director of Industry Partnerships at the Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry, recalls the time he went with engineers on a visit to a local school to assess and rehabilitate its vocational training program. Because of budget cuts the school hadn’t used any of its drill presses or lathes in seven years.

Biking to work

By Linda Whitmore Bicycling is a sport, entertainment and mode of transportation. In September there is a month-long program promoting bicycle commuting throughout the nation. Two Salem cyclists devoted to two-wheeled transportation were asked about the trend of more people riding bikes to work. Eric Lundgren, who calls himself a “utility cyclist,” doesn’t own a car. Robert Fox is a […]