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SUMMARY:The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce Presents Community Affairs 
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DESCRIPTION:The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce Presents Community Affairs \n\n02/12/26 07:00 AM PST\n - 02/12/26 08:00 AM PST\Description:\n\n	\n		\n			\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									 \n								\n							\n						\n						\n					\n				\n			\n\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						Dr. Kenneth Lawson, President\n						Columbia Gorge Community College\n						\n					\n				\n			\n\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n								\n							\n						\n						\n					\n				\n			\n\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						JOIN HERE:\n						Online via Zoom\n\n						 \n						\n					\n				\n			\n\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n								\n							\n						\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n			\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						Thursday\n						February 12, 2026\n						\n						Join us for an upcoming Community Affairs conversation featuring Dr. Kenneth Lawson, President of Columbia Gorge Community College, as he shares exciting updates on workforce innovation and regional industry collaboration.\n						\n						Dr. Lawson will highlight the launch of CGCC’s new Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC) — a state-of-the-art resource designed to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen the technical workforce across the Columbia Gorge.\n						\n						Supported by a $1.97 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC), the ITAC provides hands-on training, applied problem-solving, and real-world projects focused on productivity, energy use, and process improvements for regional manufacturers.\n						 \n\n						The new lab focuses on:\n						• Additive manufacturing\n						• Laser sintering\n						• Rapid prototyping\n						• Expanding access to advanced tools often out of reach for smaller firms\n						By connecting students, faculty, and industry partners, the center helps accelerate innovation while creating clear pathways into high-demand technical careers right here in our region.\n						\n						Join us via Zoom to learn how education, industry, and innovation are coming together to support workforce development and strengthen our local economy.\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n			 \n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						For past guests recordings click HERE\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n		\n	\n\n\Details:\nFebruary 2026\nCommunity Affairs Speakers & Dates\n\n\n	02/05/2026 Marcus Swift & Rian Beach, The Dalles Overground\n	02/12/2026 Dr. Kenneth Lawson, Columbia Gorge Community College\n	02/19/2026 Dr. Carolyn Bernal, North Wasco County SD 21\n	02/26/2026 AVAILABLE\n\n\n___________________________________________________\n\nWant to Grow Your Visibility in The Dalles?\nBe a Speaker at Community Affairs!\n\nBe a guest presenter on Community Affairs and share with local leaders, businesses, and engaged community members. Whether you're with a nonprofit, public agency, or small business — this platform is for you!\n \n\nSpots available now!\nSpeak for 45 minutes via Zoom, Thursday mornings at 7AM - 8AM.\n\nWant the mic? Let’s chat! ðŸ‘‡\n📧 Email: marketing@thedalleschamber.com\n📞 Call: (541) 296-2231 \n\Location:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86986531533\n\n, OR
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						<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif"><em><strong>Dr. Kenneth Lawson, President</strong></em><br />
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						<p align="center"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif"><strong>JOIN HERE:<br />
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						<p align="center"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif"><strong><u>Thursday</u><br />
						February 12, 2026</strong><br />
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						Join us for an upcoming Community Affairs conversation featuring Dr. Kenneth Lawson, President of Columbia Gorge Community College, as he shares exciting updates on workforce innovation and regional industry collaboration.<br />
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						Dr. Lawson will highlight the launch of CGCC&rsquo;s new Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC) &mdash; a state-of-the-art resource designed to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen the technical workforce across the Columbia Gorge.<br />
						<br />
						Supported by a $1.97 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Energy&rsquo;s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC), the ITAC provides hands-on training, applied problem-solving, and real-world projects focused on productivity, energy use, and process improvements for regional manufacturers.</span><br />
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						<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif">The new lab focuses on:<br />
						&bull; Additive manufacturing<br />
						&bull; Laser sintering<br />
						&bull; Rapid prototyping<br />
						&bull; Expanding access to advanced tools often out of reach for smaller firms<br />
						By connecting students, faculty, and industry partners, the center helps accelerate innovation while creating clear pathways into high-demand technical careers right here in our region.<br />
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						Join us via Zoom to learn how education, industry, and innovation are coming together to support workforce development and strengthen our local economy.</span></p>
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						<p align="center"><em><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z8DxR5s5XQ&amp;list=PLxjlUAT505DqeOgJOgYPmKgts0CbgY18C" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">For past guests recordings click&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z8DxR5s5XQ&amp;list=PLxjlUAT505DqeOgJOgYPmKgts0CbgY18C" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></em></p>
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<br />Details:<br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#cc0066"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif">February 2026<br />
Community Affairs Speakers &amp; Dates</span></strong></span></span></p>

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	<li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif"><strong>02/05/2026</strong></span></span><span style="color:#cc0066"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif">&nbsp;Marcus Swift &amp; Rian Beach, The Dalles Overground</span></span></li>
	<li><span style="color:#cc0066"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong><span style="background-color:#FFFF00">02/12/2026&nbsp;Dr. Kenneth Lawson, Columbia Gorge Community College</span></strong></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif"><strong>02/19/2026</strong></span></span><span style="color:#cc0066"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif">&nbsp;Dr. Carolyn Bernal, North Wasco County SD 21</span></span></li>
	<li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif"><strong>02/26/2026</strong></span></span><span style="color:#cc0066"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif">&nbsp;AVAILABLE</span></span></li>
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<p align="center"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#FF8C00"><span style="font-size:14px">Want to Grow Your Visibility in The Dalles?<br />
Be a Speaker at Community Affairs!</span></span></strong><br />
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<span style="color:#000000">Be a guest presenter on Community Affairs and share with local leaders, businesses, and engaged community members. Whether you're with a nonprofit, public agency, or small business &mdash; this platform is for you!</span></span><br />
&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#FF8C00">Spots available now!</span></strong><br />
Speak for 45 minutes via Zoom, Thursday mornings at 7AM - 8AM.<br />
<br />
<span style="color:#FF8C00"><strong>Want the mic? Let&rsquo;s chat!</strong></span>&nbsp;👇<br />
📧&nbsp;Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:marketing@thedalleschamber.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">marketing@thedalleschamber.com</a><br />
📞&nbsp;Call:<a href="tel:5412962231" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a><a href="tel:5412962231" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(541) 296-2231</a>&nbsp;</span></p>
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