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BUSINESS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A7 Rae’s Dayz Bakery opens By JADE MCDOWELL NEWS EDITOR Rae’s Dayz Donuts & Etc. brought Umatilla residents together on Saturday, Sept. 19, for celebration of the bak- ery’s grand opening — and doughnuts. “Doughnuts are amaz- ing,” Umatilla City Manager David Stockdale said. “They can be breakfast, they can be dessert, they can be whatever you want them to be. They’re affordable. ... You can take them anywhere.” Mayor Mary Dedrick told the crowd gathered in front of the shop prior to the ribbon cutting on Sept. 19 that owner Raelynn Gallegos has shown her support for the commu- nity in numerous ways since fi rst opening Rae’s Dayz Diner in Umatilla in 2017. “If you haven’t tried her doughnuts out, you are miss- ing out on something awe- some,” Dedrick said. Gallegos originally Photo contributed by Sarajane Gutierrez Sarajane Gutierrez started the Rebellious Rose online boutique in Hermiston in 2019. Staff photo by Jade McDowell Customers order doughnuts during the grand opening celebration of Rae’s Dayz Donuts & Etc. in Umatilla on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. opened her diner at 1290 Sixth St. in Umatilla, but moved the diner next door to a larger space next door at 1226 Sixth St. The new bak- Drive-thru job fair planned HERMISTON HERALD WorkSource Oregon’s Hermiston offi ce is host- ing a drive-thru job fair on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair will be in the Blue Mountain Commu- nity College parking lot at 975 Southeast Columbia Drive in Hermiston, and options are available for people who show up with- out a vehicle. A fl ier advertising the event states people should bring, “your face covering, your resume and your best pitch.” Employers present include Two Rivers Correc- tional Institution, Walmart Distribution Center, Mar- lette Homes and more. WorkSource Oregon is also offering a variety of other services to assist peo- ple experiencing job loss. People can schedule a one- on-one virtual meeting with an employment spe- cialist to help them make a plan to meet their fi nan- cial needs via the agency’s STEP program, or check the WorkSource Herm- iston Facebook page for posts about job opportuni- ties, virtual workshops and more. For more information, call 1-800-846-9110. ery is now located at the orig- inal diner location. At Saturday’s event, she thanked those who have sup- ported the diner and now the bakery. “Thank you for welcom- ing me into your community, again,” she said. “I just love this community.” PPE available for small businesses HERMISTON HERALD Free personal protective equipment is available to small businesses in Oregon. Gov. Kate Brown and the Oregon Legislature’s Emer- gency Board have allocated $10 million toward PPE for small businesses. Gloves and masks are available for as long as supplies last. Businesses with fewer than 50 employees that are headquartered in Oregon with principal operations in Oregon are eligible. Busi- nesses with fewer than 10 employees will receive a box of 200 gloves and 100 masks, with larger businesses receiv- ing up to 500 masks and 800 gloves. “We want our businesses to be able to operate in the safest manner possible right now so that we can get out of this health crisis, and get them back to full operations,” Brown said in a statement. “Our small businesses are the hardest hit, so we want to help them get the tools they need at no cost to them.” The Early Learning Divi- sion is also providing $1.3 million worth of PPE and cleaning supplies to child care providers in the state that are currently approved to operate. Businesses and child care providers can access the form to order supplies online at supplyconnector.org/states/ oregon/free-ppe. 0 Rebellious Rose wins statewide boutique award By JADE MCDOWELL NEWS EDITOR A Hermiston-based busi- ness was named Oregon Boutique of the Year by The Boutique Hub, an online community of boutiques around the world. Rebellious Rose, started by Sarajane Gutierrez of Hermiston in August 2019, is an online boutique that occasionally offers pop-up locations at area events. The boutique won Oregon Bou- tique of the Year based on online voting by shoppers, according to a news release from The Boutique Hub. Gutierrez said she spent fi ve years with the direct sales company LuLaRoe before deciding a year ago to break out on her own with an online boutique that has its own app. She said she sources her clothing from vendors “all over.” “I just do a lot of things I think are cute,” she said. “I do a lot of graphic tees.” While she does ship clothing all over the United States, she estimated about two-thirds of her customers are located in the Hermiston area. She offers pick-up ser- vice from her home if peo- ple prefer that over getting the item in the mail. She said she felt “beyond honored” by the support from customers who voted for her as their favorite Ore- gon boutique. Ashley Anderson, CEO of The Boutique Hub, said in a news release that while big box retail stores are struggling right now, boutiques are seeing more success. “In a time when con- sumers are choosing expe- riences over things, and having quality service over fi nding another piece of fast fashion off the shelf, bou- tique retailers have found a niche market serving peo- ple in a way that goes far beyond trend or price,” she said. “It’s a lifestyle.” For more information about Rebellious Rose, visit www.rebelliousroseshop- ping.com. % 60 F O R APR MONTHS with $16.67 per $1,000 borrowed 2020 PRIUS 2020 CAMRY CAR TROUBLE? LOST YOUR LICENSE? DON’T WORRY! WE GOT YOU COVERED! A WORC taxi will get you to and from your job anywhere in western Umatilla County. Anyone who comes in through the end of December, can get four FREE punch cards, which equals 40 one-way rides to/from work. 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