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12 — THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Local SBDC CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 “It’s going to be a great opportunity a chance to educate these folks, give them something to fall back on once released. If they have a business plan in hand at least they have a direction,” Nelson explained. “It’s exciting to work with them. Our fi rst meeting is set for the 19th with an orientation and after that go forward. “We give them handouts, kind of an informational guide of what they might want to do, ideas, experi- ences they have had and we help them fi ll in the blanks. Those worksheets they receive and fi ll out will be implemented into their business plan.” Nelson added, “Our main goal is have them be able to fi ll out and have a busi- ness plan when they are released so they do have a written document that they can actually go show peo- ple and say ‘This is what I want to do.’ We will be implementing the growth wheel chart because I feel it is the simplest way for them to express their knowledge and what they want to do.” The growth wheel chart is a visual toolbox that aids with decision making and action planning for busi- “Freedom isn’t free,” writes author Rory Church. HOLD ME AGAIN $12.95 paperback FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015 nesses both starting up and with future growth. Nelson and Stackle were recently certifi ed with Growth Wheel, which started in Denmark. Nelson understands the prison program will require a different client approach but will utilize the same tools. Some adjustments will need to be made of models used within the confi nes of what the Powder River Correc- tion Facility will want. “Our interface with them, Powder River, has certain rules we have to obey and obviously there are reasons why that is,” Stackle added. “One thing that is inter- esting about the prison is last fall we had to take a volunteers orientation. You just don’t walk in there,” he said. Stackle laughed. “We had to take a test, then be fi ngerprinted and have background checks done. Now we are considered volunteers for the prison. You get fancy ID cards and when we go in, we have to present our credentials.” Since confi dentiality is such a priority with the SBDC and Powder River Correctional Facility, only basic information was made available about this program. The next Pub Talk is scheduled for June 10 at Lefty’s Taphouse on Broadway beginning at 5:30 p.m. Jason Glaspey part of the OEN and an icon on the west side of state and on the internet, who also does quite a bit of blogging, is going to be doing a presen- tation titled “Small ideas. Big Impacts.” Stephanie Hartman, the director of OEN will come with Glaspey and do a presentation on OEN. For more information re- garding this event contact Gene Stackle by email at gene.stackle@msn.com, or by phone at 541-523-5556 or contact Jeff Nelson at 541-403-2003. Stackle believes it is important for the commu- nity to realize the SBDC is available. “We have this huge task to get this info out to the community so they know what we are talking about. It is a really great oppor- tunity for us to grow our local businesses,” Stackle said solemnly. Memorial Day Weekend: 10% military discount. Our thanks to those who have served. Eagle Cap Nursery Open now! 10% Military Discount Memorial Day Weekend A gorgeous variety of fl owers & vegetables available. Our store and barn have new treasures! 10 Located in Keating Valley. From Baker City, take Hwy. 86 to mile marker 10. Turn at Keating Cutoff. Open 7 days a week, Keep right at Keating school. 3 miles, follow signs. a.m to 4 p.m. | 541-523-6627 99% of Americans wake up and enjoy freedom. 1% of Americans wake up and fi ght for it. Th ank you for protecting our freedoms. 1498 Resort Street • Baker City OregonSignCompany.com • 541-523-9322 Locally owned & operated by Donn Christy PO Box 984 • 2320 Balm Street in Baker City! A special thanks to those who 1.888.723.4070 serve or have served, and to their 541.523.4070 24-Hour Emergency Service • Lockout and Recovery Services • Flat Bed Service • Motorhomes • Semi-Truck Towing families who have given so much. Triple C Redi-Mix Inc. 42430 Atwood Rd. (Atwood Road & Hwy 86) Baker City • 541-523-6648 CCB 90220 Complete Collision Repair 2390 Broadway • Baker City • 541-523-5223 Joe Scott’s When a truck crashes into the front doors of the emergency room, nurse Tracy Aspen looks from the eyes of her former fl ame to the body of his murdered neighbor. Little does she know the moment will become, quite literally, the fi nal calm before the storm—when all her former military training will come back into play. r e i m e P r Auto Body, Inc. Our profound gratitude on this Memorial Day to those who have served.
