Business briefs | Pathway to Payday workshops help with attaining jobs; Schatzi’s to close shop

Pathway to Payday has four-day free workshops

Are you looking for a job? Do you want an opportunity to interview with multiple employers that are hiring?

The city of Eureka’s Pathway to Payday program is offering a free four-day employment workshop series for community members, put on by the Community Access Project for Eureka in partnership with the Betty Kwan Chinn Homeless  Foundation. The series focuses on creating successful applications, resumes and improving interview skills. It offers participants the opportunity to interview with real employers for real jobs.

Businesses across a variety of industries will be participating.

The Attire for Hire closet is available to all participants in need of interview clothing. Lunch and a light breakfast will be provided each day.

This event is taking place at the Betty Kwan Chinn Day Center at 133 7th Street in Eureka on Nov. 4-7 from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants will also meet with staff the week prior to the workshop to create or polish their resume, sign up for the businesses they’d like to interview with, and complete applications in preparation for their interviews.

Mall store Schatzi’s to close in January

The Bayshore Mall shop Schatzi’s Hidden Treasures announced this week that it plans to permanently close in January 2025.

It is with both sadness and gratitude that Schatzi’s Hidden Treasures announces its permanent closure after over 15 years of dedicated service to the community. The shop will officially close its doors in January 2025.

The store originally opened in 2009 and offered “curated gifts from around the world, and becoming a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike,” the company said in a news release.

“This decision was not made lightly, but after careful consideration of the changing landscape and personal circumstances, we felt it was the right time to say goodbye,” said Timotek Schneider-Reuter, the owner, in the release. “We are incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received over the years, and we will forever cherish the memories and connections we’ve made.”

Schatzi’s is having special sales and events in the coming months to celebrate its history and show appreciation to customers, the company said.

Green Diamond names new company CFO

Green Diamond Resource Co. announced the appointment of Rachel Keen to serve as the company’s chief financial officer. Keen has been with Green Diamond since 2011.

“We are getting the best of both worlds with Rachel. She is an invaluable employee with a depth of understanding of our diverse lines of business and a steady hand with the financial expertise to lead us into the future,” said Douglas Reed, president of Green Diamond in a prepared statement. “We are thrilled to move her into the role of chief financial officer as we continue to look to the long-term success of Green Diamond and the great work our teams do across the west and southeast regions of the United States.”

In her 13 years at Green Diamond, Keen served as the director of finance and accounting, corporate controller and financial reporting manager.

“I see this as a critical role of the company, and I am honored to have been chosen. The strength of our company lies in its people, and over my thirteen-year tenure, I have appreciated their unwavering support, guidance, and mentorship,” Keen said in a statement. “I am excited for what lies ahead for us and look forward to being an integral part of our long-term success and sustainable management of our lands.”

Access Humboldt announces new director

Access Humboldt’s Board of Directors announced this week that Christina Marie Jeffers will be the next executive director for the local broadband media access organization. She will be introduced at the annual meeting Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. For more information about the meeting, go to https://www.accesshumboldt.net/press-releases/2024-invitation.

Jeffers is an award-winning writer, producer, director and actress. She was selected following a national search process conducted by the Board of Directors with support from The Buske Group.

“We are delighted to welcome Christina Marie Jeffers to Access Humboldt and the whole community,” Access Humboldt’s Board Chair Molly Cate said in a prepared statement. “Christina’s vision is clearly aligned with our mission — dedicated to freedom of expression, and committed to build local information ecosystems to meet community needs for public health and safety, education, community-based economic development, culture, arts, and civic engagement. AH Board invites our community to meet Christina and share the vision.”

Former director Sean Taketa McLaughlin lauded the selection of Jeffer.

“Christina is a visionary leader who will be a natural for the next chapter of local media access in Humboldt County and adjacent tribal lands,” he said.