Lead Hazard Reduction Courses
February 17, 2010 by Strom Center
Filed under Events, Tips and Training
Presented by Gary Snow,
Gary Snow & Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 1135, Pierre, SD 57501-1135
RRP training programs are in compliance with Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Section 402(a)(2) and accredited in all EPA administered jurisdictions pursuant to 40 CFR Part 745.225.
In Association With:
UND Environmental Training Institute
2501-2nd Avenue North Stop 8273
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8273
The Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule affects contractors, property managers and others who disturb known or presumed lead-based paint during renovation. The term renovation covers all activities done for compensation that disturb painted surfaces including most repair, remodeling and maintenance activities, such as window replacement, weatherization and demolition.
The RRP rule applies to all renovation work performed in residential houses, apartments and child-occupied facilities such as schools and day-care centers built before 1978. Training, certification, and work practice requirements in the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule are effective April 22, 2010. Pre-renovation education requirements are effective now.
Firms must have one or more “Certified Renovators” assigned to jobs where lead based paint is disturbed. To become certified, a renovator must successfully complete an EPA or State-approved training course conducted by an EPA or State-accredited training provider. Gary Snow & Associates, Inc. is an approved trainer in conjunction with UND.
All renovation workers must be trained. Renovation workers can be trained on-the-job by a Certified Renovator to use lead safe work practices, or they can become Certified Renovators themselves.
HUD LEAD SAFE HOUSE RULE
HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule (24 CFR Part 35) covers pre-1978 federally-owned or assisted housing and federally-owned housing that is being sold. It does not cover child-occupied facilities outside of residential housing. The requirements of HUD’s rule are similar to EPA’s RRP rule, details, including:
Exemptions. HUD’s rule does not allow owners of federally-assisted housing to opt out of its requirements.
Training Requirements. HUD does not recognize on-the-job training. To conduct lead hazard control in federally-assisted housing, either all workers must have completed a HUD-approved course, or the crew must be supervised by a Certified Renovator who is also a Certified Lead Abatement Supervisor.
Minor Repair and Maintenance. HUD’s definition of minor repair and maintenance that is exempt from its rule is different than EPA’s (2 square feet interior and 20 square feet exterior or 10 percent of the surface area of a small building component type).
The RRP course(s) will cover other differences between the EPA and HUD rules concerning lead-based paint, testing, practices, clearances testing and waste disposal.
Quicken® and QuickBooks® Classes
February 12, 2010 by Strom Center
Filed under Events, Tips and Training
Reserve Feb. 19 and 20 for an all-day class on the Quicken® or QuickBooks® accounting software. North Dakota State University’s Ron Haugen will be teaching the courses which are hosted by the Small Business Development Center and the Strom Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Classes will be held at the Strom Center. The Strom Center is located at 1679 6th Ave W Dickinson, ND.
These classes are open to the public and to any individual or business who wants to further their knowledge on the accounting software. Although the classes are intended for beginning to intermediate users, those with all levels of experience are welcome.
QuickBooks® class will be held on Friday, Feb. 19 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Quicken® class will be on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Refreshments will be provided for the two break sessions. One hour will be given for lunch. Lunch will not be provided. Class fees are $35 per person, per class.
For questions or to request a registration form please contact Mark Versen at the Strom Center (701) 483-2756 or Mark.Versen@dsu.nodak.edu
COCO to host audio training at the Strom Center
December 11, 2009 by Strom Center
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On December 16, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. COCO (Coalition of Charitable Organizations) will host Boom Generation Women Create New Horizons for Fundraisers audio conference at the Strom Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Dickinson, North Dakota.
COCO will be holding educational opportunities via audio conference for non-profit training. This audio will be presented by Margaret May Damen, CFP, CLU, CHFC, CDFA. The sponsor for the event is West River Health Services Foundation. COCO’s educational opportunities are free to COCO members, $25 for non-members.
For more information or to register , contact: Julie Raatz at 701-483-2830 or
Julie.Raatz@dickinsonstate.edu.
Free Dale Carnegie Training – Global Re-Engagement Day
September 28, 2009 by Strom Center
Filed under Business News, Events, Tips and Training
There will be a free Dale Carnegie Training on October 8, 2009 in Dickinson, ND at the Elks Lodge #1137 (501 Elks Drive) beginning at 1:30 pm MDT. The 2-hour event, Global Re-Engagement Day, is for owners, CEOs, COOs, VPs, and HR executives. It is meant to help: restore the confidence needed to move forward in these difficult times, overcome paralysis caused by economic anxiety, and re-engage an refocus employees on the success today and growth tomorrow.
To register visit www.northdakota.dalecarnegie.com/reengagement or call (701) 255-8476.
Kim Goldsmith
Talent Initiative Assistant
Strom Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Community Field Day: Showcasing Community Development Successes
August 24, 2009 by Strom Center
Filed under Business News, Events, Tips and Training
As rural communities are challenged to sustain and grow, we’ve created a forum to share how some communities are capacity building!
The Strom Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, with support from Dickinson State University, is hosting a Community Field Day held at the Dickinson State University Student Center on October 20, 2009 from 9:30-4:30 (MST).
This will be a great time to find out what is working in other rural communities and provide the opportunity to network with those interested in community growth.
The key areas that will be highlighted by panel discussions are youth, leadership, entrepreneurship, and charitable giving (or Resources for Development). Each area will have a panel of at least 3 speakers to talk about their project, program, or community.
The day will feature community development success stories from the region including—Dickinson, Medora, Bowman, Williston, Standing Rock Reservation, Killdeer, Bismarck, Stanton, AND others.
If you are interested in being a part of this day, you can set up a booth/display to share information about your community or organization, Please contact Amanda Lynn Moser at amanda.moser@dickinsonstate.edu to request space.
Watch for additional info, including early bird registration and a list of panel projects!
