Gorge Owned and Northwest Solar Communities is preparing to launch GO! Solar, a new program designed to provide outreach and education to Gorge residents about the benefits of solar power. GO! Solar will serve Hood River and Wasco Counties in Oregon, and Klickitat County in Washington. GO! is seeking information from local contractors interested in participating as selected installers. Interested parties should complete the 8-page Request for Information here. Submit forms by 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2014. Questions? Contat Lindsay Miller, Executive Director of Gorge Owned, at 541-490-7365 ….
Got a note recently from Andy O’Brien, who says he is “looking for a low management business to purchase over the next few years and would be interested to be connected with any owners looking to sale or related opportunities in town.” If that describes you, contact him via e-mail …
Mark your calendars, less than a month away, for the 4th Annual Naish Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge on Aug. 23-24. For fans of stand up paddle board racing, the event features top recreational and professional competitors from around the world. Look also for gear demos and assorted food, music, vendor displays andmore … Get details here. …
Deadline is two weeks off (Aug. 8) to apply for the Gorge Oregon Entrepreneurs Network Accelerator Boot Camp on Sept. 9. The five selected companies will get eight intensive sessions during the day-long event, learning from seasoned entrepreneurs about “how to effectively structure, plan, develop and manage their businesses, and prepare to effectively present their business for funding opportunities.” Learn more and register here …
Six Rivers Dispute Resolution is adding a couple of part-time positions, according to director Marti Dane. First up, they need a part-time Intake Specialist to assist with the organization and processing of client services and data management. Hiring for a second position, to help with community program development, family case management and community outreach, will begin Sept. 1. To apply for intake specialist position, send an email with the subject line “Intake Specialist YOUR NAME”. Attach a single pdf that contains a cover letter, resume, and list of three references. Application deadline is Aug. 1 (this coming Friday) …
Gorge Grown Food Network is planning “The Picnic,” a fundraiser for the Gorge Grown Mobile Market, from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at Rail’s End Park in Parkdale (where the Mt. Hood Railroad trains stop and reverse course). Food providers include Leah’s Lunch, Pine St. Bakery, Columbia Cochon, Herbette, Blue Bus Cultured Foods, and Lilypops. Kerry Williams and Victor Johnson of the Huckleberry Pickers will perform. Lawn games, raffles and other activities will keep the fun moving. Bring your own plates, glasses and utensils, to help avoid disposable waste. Cost is $15 for GGFN members, and $18 general admission. Learn more and buy tickets here … Questions? Contact Woodley Smith at 541-490-6420, or by e-mail …