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Columbia River Carpet One to host April 12 celebration

Friday, April 6th, 2012, 9:55am

KELSO, Wash. -- Officials from Columbia River Carpet One have invited the public to celebrate their newly-remodeled store next week.

From 4-7 p.m. April 12, Columbia River Carpet One will host a celebration. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 5 p.m.

Hors d'oeuvres & Beverages will be served.

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Longview hires former Wilsonville construction company employee as new Street/Stormwater Supervisor

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff

Thursday, April 5th, 2012, 3:53pm

LONGVIEW, Wash. -- Officials from the City of Longview recently hired Chris Collins as the city's new Street/Stormwater Supervisor.

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Does your business qualify for a revolving loan fund?

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012, 2:52pm

LONGVIEW, Wash. -- Thinking about starting a new business in the City of Longview? You may qualify for a loan with the City's revolving loan fund (RLF) program.

The City of Longview administers a below-market-rate, variable-term-loan program to assist new and expanding industrial and commercial businesses. Referred to as the Revolving Loan Fund, its purpose is to create new jobs, strengthen the city's and region's economy, encourage revitalization of downtown Longview, and encourage development of the City's Mint Farm Industrial Park and other industrial parks.

Your endeavor may qualify for this program if it follows or meets the guidelines listed below. Other criteria may also apply.

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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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The Electric Bean puts on its first songwriters showcase Wednesday

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff

Monday, February 27th, 2012, 4:24pm

Make your way Wednesday night to The Electric Bean for its first songwriters showcase.

The event will feature Chrissy Shelton as its first spotslighted songrwriter.

The event is set from 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 29. The Electric Bean is at 946 Washington Way in Longview.

For more information, call 360-200-3998.

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