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■ The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will hold a joint luncheon at noon on Wednesday at the Kenai Visitor Center.

A sneak peek of the new Dena’ina Wellness Center, presented by Jaylene Peterson-Nyren, Executive Director of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, is planned. RSVP to 283-1991 or 262-9814.

The following job skills workshops will be offered at the Peninsula Job Center the week of March 24:

Monday, March 24 — 9:30 a.m., ALEXsys Job Leads; 10:30 a.m., Introduction to ALEXsys and the Job Center; 2:30p.m., Resume Writing Workshop

Tuesday, March 25 — 9:30 a.m., Resume Writing Workshop; 10:30 a.m., Job Prep Workshop

Wednesday, March 26 — Peninsula Job Fair at the Job Center, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Thursday, March 27 — No workshops scheduled.

Friday, March 28 — No workshops offered.

All workshop are free of charge to the public.

Those interested in attending any workshops offered at the Peninsula Job Center can call 335-3010 or visit the job center located in Kenai at 11312 Kenai Spur Hwy., Suite No. 2. Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding state and federal holidays.

You can also reserve space by clicking on the “Schedule Workshops” option located on the main screen in your ALEXsys account www.jobs.alaska.gov.

Have you opened a new business, moved to a new location, hired a new person or promoted an employee?

The community wants to know, and so do we.

Send us your information at news@peninsulaclarion.com, fax it to 907-283-3299, or drop it by the Clarion at 150 Trading Bay in Kenai. Questions? Call 907-335-1251.

Business announcements may be submitted to news@peninsulaclarion.com.

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