Energy Trust of Oregon Seeking New Members for Diversity Advisory Council

Energy Trust of Oregon has a vision of clean and affordable energy for everyone – including those who have been historically underserved. To achieve this vision, we need perspectives and representation from diverse individuals representing the many customers we serve. That’s why Energy Trust created its Diversity Advisory Council, which is now accepting applications for new…

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Cooking Up $2.1 Million in Tax Savings: How Marc Turned a Business Sale into a Financial Feast!

In the bustling world of entrepreneurship, few stories are as inspiring as that of Marc. Let’s call Marc’s company “Healthy Living Co.,” a fictitious name for a real success story. This fictionalized moniker represents Marc’s actual business, which includes a chain of restaurants known for their fresh, healthy ingredients. He recently faced a monumental transition:…

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Mercy Flights celebrates 75 years of service

Mercy Flights Inc. was founded in 1949 with a social mission to provide life-saving medical transport to rural southern Oregon residents in need. Based in Medford Oregon, Mercy Flights was the nation’s first not-for-profit air ambulance. Today, the integrated mobile healthcare organization responds to over 30,000 medical transport requests and serves residents in southern Oregon…

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SOU Digital Cinema named as a top film school

July 17, 2024/in Academics, Press Releases, The Arts (Ashland, Ore.) — It’s official: Southern Oregon University’s Digital Cinema program makes SOU one of the best film schools in North America. The current edition of MovieMaker magazine, which bills itself as the world’s most widely read independent film magazine, includes SOU among its picks for the “30 Best Film…

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What’s it Worth?

Sooner or later, there comes the time when an entrepreneur asks the question:  “I’ve built my business and it has supported my family, but now I am thinking…What’s Next?” Roughly half of small businesses in America are owned by entrepreneurs with ages over 55 years. In Oregon, the number is slightly higher with 56% of…

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A summary of Oregon OSHA’s permanent rules for protection from wildfire smoke

Here’s a summary of the Oregon OSHA’s permanent rules for protection from wildfire smoke: Oregon OSHA has adopted permanent rules (OAR 437-002-1081 and OAR 437-004-9791) to protect workers exposed to hazardous levels of wildfire smoke. These rules apply to employers whose employees face wildfire smoke risks. The rules are based on PM2.5 concentrations, which measure particulate…

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The Dual Nature of “Close”

The word “close” carries different connotations depending on the context. In both real estate and business, it plays a pivotal role, but with distinct outcomes: 1. Real Estate Success: Closing the Deal In the realm of real estate, “close” refers to the finalization of a property transaction. It signifies success—the culmination of negotiations, paperwork, and…

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Western Cascade is 7th Timber Mill to close in Oregon this year.

Western Cascade Industries, a lumber mill located in Toledo, Oregon, is closing its doors this week. Approximately 50 people will be affected by the closure. The mill’s general manager, Walt Adams, shared that the decision appears to be driven by a downturn in the lumber market and insufficient log supply. Unfortunately, this marks the seventh timber mill closure in…

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Big Lots Closing 140 Stores including at least 8 in Oregon

Big Lots retail chain has announced that they are closing 140 stores in 2024. They have 1400 stores and 14 of them operate in Oregon. I clicked each location on BigLots.com and the following show they are closing. Albany, Beaverton, Eugene, Grants Pass, Gresham, North Bend, Portland, and Salem all show banners announcing the location…

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Oregon’s Commercial Fishing in 2023

Oregon’s commercial fishing industry landed 301 million pounds of seafood onshore worth $178 million in 2023. This was an increase from 2022, where 286 million pounds of seafood worth an inflation-adjusted $136 million was caught, but below the average landings and revenue of the previous five years (2018-2022) of 319 million pounds and $189 million.…

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Oregon a “jack of all trades” in newest Innovative Index  

Business Oregon just released an update to their Innovation Index. This is an ongoing report that was first published back in 2004. This is the 7th update to the Index with the last version published in 2022. The goal of this report is to capture the entrepreneurial and innovative activity within all states and the…

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Business Oregon Awards Community Development Block Grants to Fund 8 Projects in Rural Oregon

Business Oregon is supporting eight city projects statewide through the CommunityDevelopment Block Grant (CDBG) program. The CDBG program supports thedevelopment of livable communities by expanding economic opportunities and providingsuitable housing and living environments for persons of low and moderate income. Theseeight grants total $5,399,713 and assist rural communities with funding for importantprojects around the state.…

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