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Food Innovation Center current tasting opportunity
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Please note:  the following are not get-rich-scams, buy and stuff envelopes at home, network marketing opportunities or sell stuff on eBay.  While you can certainly do all of that for some extra cash, we believe there is plenty out there on the Internet that you can find to satisfy your cravings. 
Biomat USA
Blood plasma donation, $25 for first donation and $40 for 2nd donation.  Check the Portland Tribune newspaper; every now and then the company will post a small box ad that you can bring in for an extra $5.  Located at 8033 S.E. Holgate Boulevard.  Call (503) 777-5320 for more info.
Consumer Opinion Services They have it all here:  search for bars, user reviews, blog posts, music calendar, happy hour list, the Barfly Bus pub crawls and much more.
Craigslist Etc. Jobs Check here for anything and everything part-time gigs and jobs--pet sitter, errand runner, consumer opinion panels, baby sitter, laborer, newspaper delivery and a whole lot more.
E-Rewards Web-based opinion surveys a few cents at a time.  The earnings add up and you can redeem your 'earnings' on magazine subscriptions, airline miles, or vouchers for retailers such as Blockbuster, Borders and FTD.com.  You won't get rich but you may find the rewards to be worth your time.
Extras Only Local casting agency for films, commercials, events and corporations.  See web site for complete member details.
Food Innovation Center The Food Innovation Center (FIC) regularly holds consumer taste tests on a variety of products.  Volunteers provide opinions and feedback on a questionaire.  Compensation is usually $20 or $25 for 30 minutes of 'work.'  We have participated in the past and have sampled ice cream sandwiches, apples, microwave bowls, soup and chips.  Get on the email list and the FIC will email upcoming taste tests. 

** Current FIC Opportunity **

The Sensory and Consumer Group at the Oregon State University Food Innovation Center is looking for participants for a seafood taste test to take place on Wednesday and Thursday, May 13th and 14th. The taste test is about 45 minutes and the compensation is $25. Test times run from 10am to 6pm. If you are interested, please click on the link below to submit a questionnaire. If you are selected to participate, we will contact you via email by Wednesday, May 6th, and then give you a confirmation email/call the day before your test.

Photo ID and proof of age will be required to participate in this test.


https://surveys.bus.oregonstate.edu/BsgSurvey2_0/main.aspx?SurveyID=3052

Consumers will be contacted ONLY if they are selected to participate.  We do not accept walk-ins.  You must have a scheduled appointment.

The Food Innovation Center is located in the River District/Pearl District area with free parking, close to the Chinatown MAX stop or the 10th Ave at Marshall Streetcar stop.  We are about one quarter mile north of the Broadway bridge on Naito parkway (Front Ave.).

We have a 24 hour cancellation policy. If you have been confirmed for a space, but cannot make it for some reason and do not call to cancel at least 24 hours in advance, we will remove you from our email list. We work hard to get ready for these tests and need to count on our participants to show up. Thank you for your understanding.

Market Decisions Corporation Local company offers opportunities to join a focus group, mock jury or research panel.  If you have had experience with this company, please email feedback to us so that we may post your review or comments.
Oregon Health Sciences University Infertility Program Provides information on becoming a sperm donator or an egg donator.  Please see web site for complete program details and requirements.  For men, the first step is to listen to their recorded message at 503-418-3780. 
Reality Check Mystery Shopping There's a bunch out there on the web, but one of our staff  used Reality Check Mystery Shoppers.  In the past, his assignments have included McMenamins, Burgerville, Fred Meyer and Mike's Drive-In.  Please note that you will be considered an independent contractor, which means you'll have to pay some self-employment taxes on the amount earned.  See web site for further details and to apply online. 
ZLB Plasma Located out in Gresham, donate your plasma and get $40.  Please see web site FAQ for requirements and for plasma center address and phone number.

BANKING DEALS

Bank of the West Get up to $100 when you open a free Bank of the West checking account.  Expired 11/01/08
Key Bank $100 to every new KeyBank checking account customer.  Must open the account between 10/17/08 and 11/07/08.  See web site for more fine print.  Expired 11/07/08
US Bank Get a $100 cash bonus when you open a U.S. Bank checking account with direct desposit.  There are a few fine print details so be sure to call  or visit your local branch for the scoop!  Expired 10/31/08



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