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Adair county resident speak with potential employers at the recent Adair County Business and Job Fair sponsored by Cherokee Nation.

STILWELL, OKLAHOMA - The Cherokee Nation recently sponsored the Adair County Business and Job Fair to help Adair county residents find gainful employment.

"We consider this to be one of the better and biggest job fairs that we have been involved in", said Diane Kelley, executive director of Cherokee Nation Career Services. "We appreciate being able to provide a service that is beneficial to the community.

With over 300 people attending, it was seen as a resounding success by many of the participants. Those attending where given the opportunity to network and gather information on employment, career advancement, and vocational training. More than 25 booths were set up by various local businesses and skill related education centers such as Mrs. Smiths, Cherokee Nation Industries, Griffin Foods, and Indian Capitol Vo-Tech.

Local businesses donated door prizes and a local women’s civic group provided entertainment and refreshments.

Cherokee Nation Tribal Council member Jackie Bob Martin said, It's a good way of networking local industry with people who need employment or would like to advance their skills. I was glad to see Cherokee Nation play a major role in doing that.'

For more information on employment and vocational training, contact Cherokee Nation Career Services, phone: 918-456-0671.

Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager Cherokee Nation - Public Affairs Phone 918-456-0671 (Ex.2324) E-mail: ldaugherty@cherokee.org

Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation Natural Resources Specialist Phone: 918-456-0671 (ex.2843) E-mail: bpeak@cherokee.org Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma Attn: (Department Name) P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465 Telephone: 918-456-0671 (Toll Free OK) 1-800-256-0671