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4A – Daily News – Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Commerce business United Country Real Estate, headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., has announced that United Coun- try – Allegiance Real Estate Associates of Red Bluff earned the company’s President’s Round Table Award for the first half of 2010. “Even though the economy hasn’t quite normal- ized, we’ve focused on the things we can control, like providing outstanding customer service and superior marketing programs,” said Lee McLeod, owner and broker. “Combined with the tools our & U.S. staffing companies are reporting strong growth in the number of temporary w ork ers employed in the second quarter, according to sur- vey data released by the American Staffing Associa- tion. America's staffing compa- nies employed an average of 2.4 million tempo- rary and contract workers per day from April through June, an increase of 23.3 percent from the same quarter last year. Temporary employment can be the bridge for work- ers to cross over into their dream job. Temporary assignments provide poten- tial experience and training, as well as the opportunity for employees to check out potential employers. And, once a temporary employee finds the right fit, they could have the potential to trans- form from a temporary staff member to a full-time, per- manent employee. Training and experience. Lisa Hansen Temporary positions give workers numer- ous opportunities to try out different types of work on a short and long- term basis depending upon the assignment. This allows work- ers to gain a vari- ety of experience in many different fields and opens the possibilities for new employ- ment options that may not have been considered previously. A study by the American Staffing Associa- tion found that more than three-quarters of the tempo- rary employees surveyed said their assignments were a good way to obtain full- time jobs. And, more than two-thirds said temping strengthened their résumé or added to their work skills. Testing the waters. Temping also provides an opportunity to check out potential employers for full- time job positions. In today’s tough job market, interviews are often hard to come by, but temporary assignments can provide an opportunity to find employ- ment. Nationwide, nearly 50 percent of Express Employment Professionals’ temporary associates get hired as permanent employ- ees. Additionally, employ- ers are given the chance to check out whether tempo- rary workers are a good fit for the culture and values of their company. Working toward a per- manent position. If you accept a temporary assign- ment and hope to become a future permanent employee, here are a few tips to help make it a reality: 1. Be on time or even a little early. It shows you’re responsible, enthusiastic, and respectful. 2. Be positive. Attitude defines us all. A good atti- tude is contagious. A bad attitude lingers forever. Which attitude will define you? 3. Be a good listener. Be attentive and carry a note- enterprise Real estate company earns sales award home office provides and plenty of hard work, this strategy has allowed us to not just survive in today’s market but to thrive.” The business’ team can be reached by phone at 529-4111, and its listings can be found online at www.ucarea.net. United Country Real Estate is the largest fully integrated franchise network of conventional and auction real estate professionals in the United States. Temping in the new age book to jot down notes, which you can refer to later. 4. Ask questions. Of course, the other side of lis- tening is not being afraid to ask questions. Clarifying the details of an assignment shows you’re conscientious about getting the job done right the first time. 5. Go the extra mile. This is as simple as taking initiative. If you finish an assignment, ask what else you can do to help. Discovering opportuni- ties in the temp world. For more tips on becoming a temporary worker and get- ting the most out of a tem- porary job assignment, join us for a free training webi- nar hosted by Express Employment Profession- als. Held in celebration of National Staffing Employ- ee Week, the webinar is scheduled for 2 p.m., CDT, on Thursday, Sept.16 and offers advice on how to get the most out of a temporary position, including net- working and learning new skills. To register, go to http://www.expresspros.co m/training/. Temp staffing can be a definite win-win for employers and employees. Employers get to check out potential employees before hiring them full- time, as well as making certain the relationship is the right fit. Employees have the opportunity to obtain additional training and the chance to explore potential long-term employment within a company. For now, it’s a “win-when”. You’ll “win” “when” you take the first step toward temporary staffing. Lisa Hansen owns Express Employment Professionals, 243 S. Main St. in Red Bluff.She can be reached at 527-0727. Brainy Dog in the Spotlight • New Members – The Corning Chamber of Commerce welcomes two new members: Beyond Satellite, (530) 228- 8286, and Alternatives to Violence, 800 West Street, Corn- ing, 96021, (530) 528-0226. • Business Spotlight – Brainy Dog, 3525-B Rawson Road in Corning is our spotlight for the week. Sherry Clark is a trainer and her business is Brainy Dog. Sherry has Dog Camp and here is what she has to say: "Have you ever noticed where fun is happening a dog is near? It’s not a coincidence. Dogs love to have fun. And fun they have at Camp Brainy Dog, now in Corning. Dog activities include rustic agility, disc fetching, socializing, field trips and so much more. Check out the website at www.Brainydog.com. Although the camp’s primary focus is reward based dog training, boarding for well behaved dogs is encouraged. Well, if you want to call it boarding. Dogs sleep in the house, play with other dogs and have a huge play area to stretch their legs and chase their new canine friends. Dogs in training learn a variety of skills to promote calm behav- ior and to increase attention span. Training is customized because families and dogs have different needs, but the basic program is four weeks and includes over 20 com- mands with distractions. The program is geared to help dogs understand human society better so following our rules makes more sense. "My favorite part is the reunion, when families come to pick up their dog. Dogs never forget their family. I know what they are thinking when they see you walking toward them. "Who’s that? It looks like, smells like, Oh my gosh! It’s Mom! It’s Dad! And the kids! Yea! Bark, Yea! Bark. Run, wiggle, lick, lick. Then they almost always look back at me with eyes that say, ‘They came back and you knew they would didn’t you’? Then they proudly show off their new skills. I truly believe they understand the whole experi- ence at that moment. I love it". Call Sherry at Brainy Dog, (530) 566-1966. • Friends of the Library – Tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 16, at 2:30 p.m. at the Corning Library, the Friends of the Library will meet after the summer off. • Life Line Screening – Sept. 21, Life Line will be at Harvest Christian Center, 1006 Sixth St. in Corning, to do screenings for stroke/carotid artery, heart rhythm, abdomi- nal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease, and osteo- porosis. Trusted by hospitals nationwide, Life Line Screening has partnered with over 370 hospitals across the country and has screened over 6 million participants. The ultrasound screenings can help save lives. If you are interested in these quick and painless tests you may register by calling 1-800- 679-5192. Source code is: ISC-5603. It is one day only and appointments are limited so please call soon. For all four tests it costs only $149. If you add osteoporosis screening it is only $10 more. • Tehama County Health Partnership – The monthly meeting will be at Corning City Hall, Tuesday, September 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. • Vaccinations - From 3 to 6 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the Veteran’s Hall, the Tehama County Health Service Agency will be offering shot clinics for these shots: seasonal flu shots, pneumonia and T-Dap (to protect against current per- tussis epidemic). There will be another shot clinic in Corn- ing on Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. If you have any ques- tions, call 527-6824. ——— This column is prepared and submitted by the Corning Chamber of Commerce. Chamber update The Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Com- merce is a buzz with activi- ty. Events are in full swing. The Downtown Red Bluff Business Association in partnership with the Cattle- Women’s Associa- tion will be host- ing the Beef ‘N Brew Saturday, Septe. 18. What more could a com- munity member want than beer tast- ing accompanied by various beefy snacks? Immediately following is the Tehama District Fair filled with family fun. The fair has been a lynchpin event of our community enhancing the very fabric of our rural roots and agricul- tural history. Monster Trucks by Feld Entertainment will roar into town next and the chamber office is busy with ticket sales and various support duties to assist in the suc- cess of this event. Look for us on site selling our tradi- tional wine margaritas and lemon icees for the kids. Later this fall you may hear more about the Nation- al Retriever competition that boasts 357 registered dogs for the competition. The chamber is assisting in the promotion of our com- munity to the visiting com- petitors as well as helping to promote the Western Open Fiddle Championships returning again in October. The crown jewel event for the chamber, one of our newest and main fund rais- ers, is Ribs, Rods and Rides Oct. 23- 24. Look to the skies for more than a dozen brightly colored hot air balloons. Better yet, join us for a tethered ride. Need a private hot air balloon experience? Contact the chamber office to become an event sponsor. The behind the scenes work continues. There is a low rumble that will soon be a stampede of activity regarding the Tehama County Branding effort. A team of volunteers orga- nized by the Convention and Visitors Bureau and Tehama EDC has been tagged the Brand Develop- ment Team. These dedicat- ed and enthusiastic folks are fundraising to proceed with the branding, development marketing action plan as proposed by Destination Development, Roger Brooks’ firm. The plan includes a fundraising cam- paign in two phases totaling $250,000. A few road blocks along the way but nothing will stop this charge to create interest, energy and commerce in Tehama County. In the back office no stone goes unturned to find new members. Nearly 1,500 fliers sent out to non-cham- ber members introducing them to our website and various members services. The website continues to generate interest with our first totally online member- ship completed and several membership inquiries as well. On the topic of member- ship, the second annual New Member Manton Wine Drive buses are on schedule for Nov. 13 and plans are in the works to make this event even more memorable than last year’s. So, your chamber con- tinues to grease the gears of progress and motor down the highway of progressive promotion of our communi- ty for our members. Kristin Behrens is president of the Red Bluff- Tehama County Chamber of Commerce.