Archive for October 2020
Fire Information Website Launched to Help Rogue Valley Residents Rebuild
A new website for official wildfire recovery information is now available at RogueValleyRebuilds.org. Aimed at those affected by the Almeda and Obenchain fires, it brings together information from multiple organizations involved in the rebuilding effort. “Recovering from these fires is a regional challenge. The County and affected Cities can’t do it individually, and the State and…
Read MoreMillions in grant funding is available for small businesses facing lost revenue in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grants for Small Businesses Available Throughout Oregon Millions in grant funding is available for small businesses facing lost revenue in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Business Oregon awarded the final round of its Emergency Business Assistance Grant funding to intermediary organizations across Oregon to in turn provide grants directly to eligible small businesses. The…
Read MoreToday marks highest number of COVID-19 cases in Oregon
October 8, 2020 Over the past few weeks, Oregon has seen a steady rise in daily cases. Sadly, today we see the highest number of COVID-19 cases reported in Oregon. During a media briefing today, Deputy State Health Officer and State Epidemiologist Dr. Tom Jeanne said that cases have been caused by infections passed along at social gatherings, workplaces and long-term…
Read MoreLithia Motors Adds Another $55 Million in Revenue to Growing Network
MEDFORD, Ore. – Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE: LAD)announced today (Release: 10/6/2020 7:00:00 AM) the purchase of Latham Ford serving the Albany, NY, metropolitan area. “We are pleased to add Latham Ford to the Lithia Family, further strengthening our ability to serve our communities in the Northeastern United States,” said Bryan DeBoer, Lithia Motors President and CEO.…
Read MoreLithia Announces Upsizing and Pricing of Senior Notes Offering
MEDFORD, Ore. – Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE: LAD) today (Release: 9/30/2020 10:44:00 PM) announced the pricing of its public offering (the “Offering”) of 3,181,819 shares of its Class A common stock (the “common stock”) at a price to the public of $220.00 per share. In addition, the underwriters have been granted a 30-day option to purchase…
Read MoreLithia Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock
MEDFORD, Ore. – Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE: LAD) today (Release: 9/30/2020 10:46:00 PM) announced the pricing of its public offering (the “Offering”) of 3,181,819 shares of its Class A common stock (the “common stock”) at a price to the public of $220.00 per share. In addition, the underwriters have been granted a 30-day option to purchase…
Read MoreMoney Magazine’s “Best Small Business Loans of 2020”
Raúl Menéndez from Money magazine reached out to the Southern Oregon Business Journal to let us know a couple of things. Money Magazine appreciates us and what we do. “Raúl with Money here. As we both know, many business owners are still facing economic hardships due to the pandemic. It’s very encouraging to see how your team…
Read MoreAdditional COVID-19 Emergency Business Grants Available Now
Medford, Oregon – Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SOREDI) is pleased to announce that additional COVID-19 Emergency Business Grants are available now throughout Jackson and Josephine Counties. Time is limited for the deployment of an additional $250,000 in the region and businesses are urged to apply today. SOREDI will partner with its counterpart agency,…
Read MoreA Few Words from Jim
October, 2020 If you go look at the cover you will notice two things. Burned out neighborhoods. The fires that swept through Southern Oregon destroyed over 2,300 homes and hundreds of businesses in their paths. Without much of a warning. Gone. The state was on fire. There were fires burning all over the state. Somewhere…
Read MoreRemembering Ron Fox, Learning from Paradise California, Inspired by Sid & Karen DeBoer
I put out a post asking for photos of the fire with permission to re-print and I was blown away at the response. After watching how the Akpan’s live streamed as they fought a losing battle against the fire to an audience of 10, I realized that everything is different now. The number of people…
Read MoreSocial Media as the News Source
Over the next few pages, you will see photos shared online (I got permission to re-share them here) from artists and photographers and just normal everyday people with iPhones. This account of the disaster from the beginning to weeks after, offers a raw insight into the tragedy. We are the embedded reporters of life.
Read MoreCreative Therapy
Between travels with my brushes, sharing the power of art and creative therapy in foreign lands, I jump in my VW bus and head up the West Coast visiting family and dear friends. On my drive north this time around, I receive a call. Fires are ripping through southern Oregon and Northern California. My siblings,…
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