October, 2004  
Volume 2, Issue 10
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OSHA Recordkeeping and Electrical Safety Course Offered
Failure to comply with MN OSHA regulations can result in harm to your employees, and citations and penalties for your organization during an enforcement inspection. To prevent those results, attend the training on November 4 from 8:30am-12noon at the Center for Research and Innovation. Experts from the MNOSHA Workplace Safety Consultation will present information on OSHA 300 log recordkeeping requirements and an overview of electrical standards for general industry, including the most common electrical citations. The participant fee of $59 covers all materials and speaker fees. Invest now to save expenses for your company in the future. To register, contact the CRI at 218 755 4900 / 888 738 3224 or email cri@bemidjistate.edu

 

Learn to Fireproof your Property
BJ Glesener, Minnesota DNR, will present information on how to fireproof your property at 3pm, October 18 at the Center for Research and Innovation. Hosted by the Bemidji Area Natural Resources Continuing Education Consortium (NRC), the presentation is free and open to the public. To find out more about other future presentations, visit the CRI website, or contact the CRI at 218-755-4900 or email us.

 

“White-Tailed Deer and the Landscape: An Expanding Relationship?” Coming Soon
Based on the success of the “Peatlands of Northern Minnesota: Ecology and Economy” workshop sponsored in part by the Bemidji Area Natural Resources Continuing Education Consortium (NRC) last spring, planning has begun for the second workshop to be held December 2 & 3, 2004. This workshop is expected to span a day and a half and focus on the ecologic, social, and economic interaction of white-tailed deer on the landscape. Additional information will be available as details are finalized. Watch this newsletter, attend monthly NRC sessions or contact the CRI for more information. 218 755 4900 / 888 738 3224 or email cri@bemidjistate.edu

 
Academy of Lifelong Learning Continues Fall Series
The Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL) fall series of 8 weekly presentations began on September 28 from 10-11:30am. The ALL is a learning in retirement network made possible with funding from the Minnesota Humanities Commission in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities and support from Bemidji State University and the BSU Foundation. The presentations for the ALL are free and open to the public. To learn more about the ALL check out the newsletter . The full schedule is also available on-line. Contact the CRI at 218-755-4900 / 888-738-3224 or email us with any other questions you may have.
 
Minnesota Manufacturer’s Event at Northland Community and Technical College, Thief River Falls
Today’s employers know that in a world where competition is fierce and the playing field not always leveled, an efficient and motivated workforce is what makes the difference between success and failure. Join keynote speaker, Mr. Leo Reddy, Founder and CEO National Coalition for Advanced Manufacturing on Thursday, October 14 at the Swenson House on the Thief River Falls campus. Call 218 681 0793 for more information.
 

Turn Your Entrepreneurial Dreams Into Reality
Are you looking for training on how to start your own business? Do you want to be an entrepreneur? A variety of classes have been designed to help you know what steps you can take to see your dream come to fruition. After the classes, contact the Small Business Development Center to meet with a business counselor to get you off to the right start. The full course schedule is posted at http://www.thepeopleconnection.org/training.html

To schedule an appointment with a Small Business Development Center counselor, call 218 755 4900 or 888 738 3224.

 
Professional Development Certificate in Human Resources is Coming Soon
The Center for Research and Innovation will launch a new on-line professional development non-credit certificate in Human Resources Management in January 2005. The 12-week course is designed for professionals who are new to the human resources field or human resources assistants and staff who provide technical or administrative support. The interactive design of the program will help participants build a network of resources and people that will last long after the course is completed. Be watching this newsletter for more details about the course and registration information.
 

The Center for Research and Innovation along with the NW Minnesota Regional Small Business Development Center provide a full range of business and career services. The Minnesota Small Business Development Center program is funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Minnesota Department of Employee and Economic Development, and sponsoring centers. SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. The People Connection is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Women's Business Ownership (OWBO). OWBO is the only office in the federal government established to help women become full partners in economic development through small business ownership. SBA's cooperation does not constitute or imply its endorsement of any opinions, products and/or services. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

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