Astound Broadband Names Industry Veteran Toni Murphy as EVP, Chief Operating Officer

Murphy brings to Astound more than 20 years’ experience in the telecommunications industry Astound Broadband (Astound), an award-winning provider of Internet, Mobile and TV services, today announced that Toni Murphy has been named EVP, Chief Operating Officer. Murphy has more than 20 years of experience in the cable and telecommunications industry. She joins Astound from Comcast…

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Knife River Corporation Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

Achieved record second quarter revenue, net income and adjusted EBITDA Continued to improve margins toward long-term goals Raised guidance on revenue and adjusted EBITDA Note: All tables can be found at https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240806846836/en/Knife-River-Corporation-Reports-Second-Quarter-Financial-Results BISMARCK, N.D.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Knife River Corporation (NYSE: KNF), an aggregates-led, vertically integrated construction materials and contracting services company, today announced financial results for the…

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Dutch Bros Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Achieves $325 million in Revenues in Quarter, a 30% Increase Year-over-Year 36 New Shop Openings During Quarter, Surpasses 900th Shop Milestone Raises Revenue and Adj. EBITDA Guidance GRANTS PASS, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: BROS; “Dutch Bros” or the “Company”), one of the fastest-growing brands in the quick service beverage industry in the United States…

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CoreLogic 2024 Wildfire Risk Report Finds More Than 129,567 Homes in Oregon at Moderate to High-Risk of Wildfire Damage

Additional study shows mitigation tactics can lead to 75% reduction of expected loss per property IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Natural disasters are becoming more intense as a result of changing weather patterns and wildfires are no exception. The 2024 CoreLogic Wildfire Risk Report found more than 2.6 million homes across 14 states are at moderate to very high risk…

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TARA Labs Selects AXISS Audio as Exclusive North American Distributor

TARA Labs, Inc., a leader in high-end audio cables, has named AXISS Audio USA as its exclusive North American distributor. AXISS Audio will oversee the distribution of TARA Labs’ complete product line, including interconnects, phono cables, speaker cables, digital & USB cables, power cables, and more. “With our focus on best-of-breed top-performance brands, TARA Labs…

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Market of Choice Expands Private Release Wine Collection with Willamette Valley AVA-Focused Line

EUGENE, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Independent, family-owned grocer Market of Choice is expanding its selection of exclusive private release wines with Place, a love letter to Oregon’s AVAs (American Viticultural Areas). The new line rolls out in stores this summer, joining the retailer’s CommUnity Cellars, Intersect, and Bubbles Project private release brands on store shelves. “The new Place Pinot Noir…

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Oregon Pacific Bank Launches Innovative Online Loan Application for Small Business

FLORENCE, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oregon Pacific Bank is proud to announce the launch of Oregon Pacific Loan Solutions, an innovative online application system designed to streamline the small business borrowing process. As one of the few community banks in the region offering a digital application portal for commercial lending, Oregon Pacific Bank is setting a new standard…

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The Cost of Going Out to Lunch

The Q2 2024 Restaurant Trends report examines popular lunch food trends, quick-service restaurant transactions in 20 U.S. cities, restaurant employee wages, and tipping data. September 10, 2024 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Toast (NYSE: TOST), the all-in-one digital platform built for restaurants, today announced its Q2 2024 Restaurant Trends Report, providing insight into the overall…

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How to Protect Your Property This Wildfire Season

by Annie Duden Hotter summers and declining precipitation levels are contributing to more frequent wildfires, longer wildfire seasons and larger fires — and more are anticipated. Average annual temperatures across Oregon increased 2°F since 1895 and are projected to increase by 4.8°F by 2050. The change is so dramatic that the College of Forestry at…

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Rentec Direct Named One of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses

Rentec Direct, an Oregon-based property management software company, honored as one of America’s top 100 small businesses by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Grants Pass, September 5, 2024 – Rentec Direct, an award-winning property management software company, has been named to the prestigious CO—100 list for 2024, an honor bestowed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  Rentec Direct…

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