Archive for August 2023
A few words from Jim – August 2023
When Greg Henderson started the Southern Oregon Business Journal he did so with the support of “sponsors”. These companies paid monthly to support Greg and the idea of delivering news about business in Southern Oregon. They got an ad out of it, but it was really something more than being just an advertiser. When I…
Read MoreThe Pomodoro Time Management Technique
I read a recent tweet about Tom Hanks first novel and a time management technique he used while writing it. The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It is named after the Italian word for “tomato” (pomodoro) because Cirillo used a tomato-shaped kitchen timer to track…
Read More“The Pumpkin Plan,” by Mike Michalowicz
“The Pumpkin Plan,” authored by Mike Michalowicz, presents a refreshing and insightful approach to business growth that draws inspiration from an unexpected source: pumpkin farming. Published in 2012, this book offers entrepreneurs a unique perspective on cultivating their businesses by applying the principles of nurturing exceptional growth and weeding out mediocrity. In this journal review,…
Read MoreNew Report Details – Paid Family, Medical, and Safe Leave Impacts in Oregon
The following is a summary of findings from our latest report. For more details, read the full report, or get the top takeaways from the report in the podcast. Paid Leave Oregon will provide paid leave time for parents bonding with new children, serious health conditions experienced by workers or their families, or those needing safe leave. While…
Read MoreKlamath County Draft Strategic Plan and Public Comment
We are thrilled to share with you the preliminary version of our upcoming strategic plan, which is a result of months of collaborative efforts, insightful discussions, and invaluable input from individuals like yourself who are an integral part of our vibrant community. At the County, we believe in the power of collective vision and the…
Read MoreOregon Exports Continued Strong Growth in 2022
Oregon exports have grown quickly over the past four to five years. In fact, while the state experienced recession at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw exports out of the state accelerate. Much of this acceleration was due to the high demand for semiconductors the past several years, which is one of Oregon’s…
Read MoreState releases Draft Five-Year Broadband Action Plan
Here is the first part of the Draft Five-Year Action Plan Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program released by the Oregon Broadband Office. 1. Executive summary The Oregon Broadband Office1 (OBO, an entity within the Oregon Business Development Department), the Eligible Entity for purposes of this Five-Year Action Plan, is pleased to present this…
Read MoreOregon’s Leisure and Hospitality Industry
Leisure and hospitality businesses employed 198,200 workers on average in 2022, up from 162,200 workers in 2020. Of those, roughly one out of nine jobs were in accommodations, slightly less than in arts, entertainment, and recreation where about one in eight leisure and hospitality industry jobs were. About three-fourths of leisure and hospitality workers worked…
Read MoreSelf-Serve Fueling in Oregon
For the first time in more than seven decades, drivers in Oregon are allowed to pump their own gas. In 2023, the Oregon legislature passed two bills into law that changed the way Oregonians and visitors pump gas. House Bills 2426 and 3260 allow for the option of self-serve gas within Oregon. What do the laws allow?…
Read MoreAsante names a new president and CEO
After a national search, the Asante Board of Directors has named Tom Gessel to lead the organization. Following a nationwide search, the Asante Board of Directors has named Tom Gessel to lead our organization as the new president and chief executive officer effective Sept. 18. Gessel brings 20 years of experience in health care at…
Read MoreLithia & Driveway (LAD) Reports 12% Revenue Increase and Diluted EPS of $10.78
MEDFORD, Ore., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today reported the highest second quarter revenue in company history. Second quarter 2023 revenue increased 12% to $8.1 billion from $7.2 billion in the second quarter of 2022. Second quarter 2023 net income attributable to LAD per diluted share was $10.78, a 7% decrease from $11.60 per diluted share reported in the…
Read MoreDutch Bros Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results
08/08/2023 Opened 38 New Systemwide Shops in Q2 2023 Quarterly Revenue Increased 34% to $250 million Announces Leadership Transition Updates 2023 Guidance GRANTS PASS, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: BROS; “Dutch Bros” or the “Company”), one of the fastest-growing brands in the food service and restaurant industry in the United States by location count, today…
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