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Crisis Management
Business failure rates are high. Every. Single. Year. Records indicate 100,000 more business failures occurred in 2021 than just the normal 400,000 when nothing unusual is going on. One business trainer frequently teaches students to “Fail fast.” Get it over with and move on. Failure happens for a multitude of…
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SOU recognized as “First-gen Forward” institution
Southern Oregon University has been selected to be part of the 2022-23 cohort of First-gen Forward, a nationwide initiative to improve academic outcomes for first-generation college students. SOU will become one of about 300 higher education institutions to have received the designation, becoming eligible for professional development opportunities, community-building experiences and access to…
Read MoreKCEDA launches Klamath County, Oregon is Leading the Way in Economic Opportunity Video on YouTube
KCEDA (Klamath County Economic Development Association) is Klamath County’s leading economic development agency. We work with companies of all shapes and sizes, positioning them for success, and our community for a more promising economic future. Capital investment in Klamath County continues to rise, and we believe this growing momentum is…
Read MoreKCEDA Recruits New Upscale RV Park to Develop in Klamath County
In an announcement made by the Klamath County Economic Development Association (KCEDA), housing developer, Rjouney LLC (based out of Goldendale, Washington), is officially reporting today that they have agreed to purchase 40+ acres on Tech Hills for the future development of a 120+ space, full amenities, high-end RV Park. Tech…
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Growler Guys Franchisee Purchases Former Reames Property for New Multi-Purpose Development
January 20th, 2022 (Klamath Falls, OR) — Today, in a joint press release, the Klamath County Economic Development Association (KCEDA), the City of Klamath Falls, and Coldwell Banker announced that developers for the northwest franchise, Growler Guys (locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, and Wisconsin), will be purchasing the former Reames…
Read MoreLocal Sale Brings Hope and Security to Families in Mexico
EVENT DATES: Drop Off/Pick up–Wednesday, March 9 and Thursday, March 10. Sale–Friday, March 11–8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 12–8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A lock on your door. A lock on the front door to your house is something we often take for granted in our country.…
Read MoreSOU to offer Pacific Islander Studies course
(Ashland, Ore.) —Southern Oregon University will offer a course this spring on Pacific Islander Studies, as part of the university’s new Ethnic and Racial Studies Program. The course – ERS 399, Introduction to Pacific Islander Studies – will offer students the opportunity to learn about, and from, the Oceania and…
Read MoreSOU to begin “transformational” shift in tech infrastructure
(Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University is heading into the first stages of a transformational change to its primary operational software that will result in far-reaching improvements for both students and employees. Students will see streamlined registration options, an adaptable academic planner, and an integrated and effective mobile app. Employees will…
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A Few Words from Jim – Black History Month
Every February for the last 5 years we have been celebrating Black History Month at 1000Museums.com by showcasing Black artists and their amazing art. It’s pretty cool and I’m proud of our little company for doing that. This year I’m excited to do something just as cool. I interviewed several…
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Black Business Matters
By Jim Teece My nephew married his first sweetheart, who happens to be Black, and moved her from the San Francisco Bay Area to Southern Oregon so that he could come to work for me. It was hard on her at first. We could all see how she struggled to…
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BASE – Helping to Build an Inclusive Community in Southern Oregon
By Vance Beach BASE Founder/Chief Director There are so many amazing things to love about Southern Oregon. We’ve each got our stories about what brought us here and what made us never want to leave. For people that are drawn to living in this special part of the world, they…
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Meet John Scott and his Famous Food Truck “Fatso’s Cheketos”
Interview by Jim Teece John Scott is the owner of “Fatso’s Cheketos” a Keto Food Truck at 807 South Central in Medford. He’s typically there from 11 to 3:30 Monday through Friday and when he’s not there it’s because he is out doing a catering job somewhere. That location has…
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