March 5, 2024
Business and Community Updates
Quarterly Connections
You're invited to Quarterly Connections!

This quarter's event will take place on March 7th from 5 to 6:15 pm at R and B BBQ!

Enjoy some networking, a presentation from Worksource WW, and updates from the Port and Chamber! The new owner of the Weinhard Hotel, now Hotel Hardware, is tentatively scheduled to give an update on the hotel.

Drinks and appetizers will be provided.

RSVP is encouraged but not required. Email jill@portofcolumbia.org to RSVP!
Small Town, Big Tech: Leveraging ChatGPT for Business Growth
Come on March 6th at 5 pm or March 13th at 11:45 am to learn how businesses in small communities can use the power of ChatGPT, and how your business can use this cutting-edge technology for helping solve business challenges.

This will be held at the Port of Columbia office: 1 Port Way, Dayton, WA!

RSVP is encouraged by not required. Email jill@portofcolumbia.org if you are interested in attending.
Superintendent Community Forum
Tomorrow, Wednesday March 6, is the day to meet the candidates for the superintendent position. A Community Forum is scheduled for the evening for all to attend at 6:30 PM in the Multipurpose Room at Dayton Elementary School!
Rosemary's Place Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Don't miss the open house of Dayton’s new YWCA childcare center on Saturday March 16th from 10 am to 1 pm at 1012 S. 3rd St. Dayton, WA!

You will be able to meet the staff, tour the center, and see how the new center is designed to help little ones grow and thrive.
Community Naloxone Training
Learn to recognize and reverse an Opioid overdose with Naloxone at this training. It will be Monday March 11th from 2:30 to 3:30 pm at the Delaney Building. Attendees will receive the choice of nasal or injectable Naloxone.

RSVP is required as space is limited. Call 509.382.3954, or email Kristen at Kristen_Thorstenson@co.columbia.wa.us 
WSDA Traveling Office Hours
WSDA Regional Markets is visiting Walla Walla on MARCH 13, 2024, from 10 am to 12 pm at the WSU Extension Office: 328 W Poplar St. Walla Walla, WA. Farmers can attend the office hours to learn about the WSDA Regional Markets Program. WSDA staff will answer any questions and share resources.

You can register here.
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