Citizens Bancorp Announces Cash Dividend

CORVALIS, Ore. – On November 16, 2021, the Board of Directors of Citizens Bancorp declared a cash dividend to be paid to all shareholders of record on December 3, 2021. The Company declared a cash dividend equal to $0.55 per share of common stock, and $0.59 per share to holders of preferred stock. This dividend will…

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Buy Local : Online

This year I’m encouraging you to order all your gifts online, but do it from a local company instead of Amazon. It’s convenient, fun and you will be helping a great local artist or craftsperson and entrepreneur.  Be a local hero and follow them on social, share their site with your friends and buy a…

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A Passion for Innovation

Many Southern Oregonians are familiar with entrepreneurs Dena Matthews and Jim Teece. They have multiple businesses and maintain a very active role in the community, including enthusiastically supporting SOU. The couple’s recent gift will encourage innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurial thinking. “I love entrepreneurs,” said Jim. “I love the idea of starting a business and finding…

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A Field Full of Lessons and Gold

Forty years, and then some, ages the old bean truck. It became a part of the family’s life blood when dad bought it in the 60’s to carry 1500 pound boxes of the bean harvest from our farm on Mosby Creek to the cannery in Eugene; a harvest largely accomplished by hardworking kids needing money…

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Help Wanted in Oregon

Results from the Summer 2021 Job Vacancy Survey By Guy Tauer  Regional Economist – Oregon Employment Department guy.r.tauer@employ.oregon.gov

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Are the federal stimulus payments taxed in Oregon?

By Oregon Department of Revenue The stimulus, officially called the Economic Impact Payments, are not taxed as income in Oregon. However, the payments may impact the federal tax calculations used on your Oregon income tax return.  Background  Oregon is one of six states that has a limited subtraction for federal taxes paid as part of…

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Ziply™ Fiber Unveils Its “Silicon Forest Ring” Connecting Major Data Centers in Hillsboro and Portland; Adds Redundant Dark Fiber Paths to Seattle

Ziply™ Fiber today (October 28, 2021) announced the completion of its new high-count fiber-optic ring connecting 11 major data centers in Hillsboro to one another and into downtown Portland, OR. The project, which began in 2020 and which Ziply Fiber nicknamed its Silicon Forest Ring, New high-count fiber-optic ring improves capacity, speed, and latency for…

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SOU creative arts professor elected chair of Oregon Humanities board

Robert Arellano, a professor in the Oregon Center for the Arts at Southern Oregon University, was elected board chair for Oregon Humanities on Oct. 16. As the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Oregon Humanities’ mission “connects people and communities through conversation, storytelling and participatory programs to inspire understanding and collaborative change.” The nonprofit sponsors…

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Invitation to sponsor the Community Website Partnership

Greetings! Today you and your business are invited to partner with the Community Website Partnership to connect rural Oregonians and strengthen rural communities through technology.  Our nonprofit organization helps rural communities to be informed and resilient as recently featured in the Southern Oregon Business Journal: https://southernoregonbusiness.com/community-website-partnership-informing-inspiring-and-pro moting-resilience-in-rural-oregon/.  By embracing diversity and offering specialized technical support…

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A Closer Look at Oregon’s Median Household Income

Will Burchard Employment Economist – Oregon Employment Department william.g.burchard@employ.oregon.gov Oregon’s median household income reached $76,554 in 2019, which is higher than the U.S. median household income of $67,521. Median household income is an important reflection of economic well-being that’s based on the multiple income streams of people who live together. It can be used to…

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Health Care Job Vacancies in Summer 2021

By Anna Johnson Senior Economic Analyst, Oregon Employment Department anna.l.johnson@employ.oregon.gov Each quarter, the Oregon Employment Department surveys private employers from all industries and areas of the state to ask about the job vacancies they are actively trying to fill. Oregon businesses reported 107,000 vacancies in summer 2021, a record high. For this analysis, health care…

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Summer 2021 Hiring among Oregon’s Private Employers

By Anna Johnson Senior Economic Analyst, Oregon Employment Department anna.l.johnson@employ.oregon.gov Each quarter, the Oregon Employment Department surveys private employers from all industries and areas of the state to ask about the job vacancies they are actively trying to fill. Oregon businesses reported almost 107,000 vacancies in summer 2021. Total job openings increased 9% from the…

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