Roots at Work
From The Double R Show by Roger Robertson, aka Double R
April 30, 2026 · 31 min · Season 3 · Episode 149
About this episode
This episode explores how local systems contribute to workforce development and community support in Northwest Oregon.
Episode Highlights: This episode looks at how local systems quietly do the heavy lifting. Niki Price breaks down how Northwest Oregon Works is directing investment into workforce pathways and measurable outcomes. Joanie Helms brings in the Salmon River Grange perspective—plant sale, food access, and the operational backbone that supports neighbors. Sandy Gruber rounds it out with a community days tally. The throughline: practical work, local roots, and community having impact. Joanie Helms, S...
People in this episode
Host: Roger Robertson
Guests: Niki Price, Joanie Helms, Sandy Gruber
Topics covered
- local systems
- workforce pathways
- community impact
- food access
- practical work
Keywords
- workforce
- community
- local systems
- investment
- food access
- Salmon River Grange
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Northwest Oregon Works, Salmon River Grange
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