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What is Broadband?
Broadband is a general term used to represent a wide range of telecommunications technologies and services, which utilize a faster data transmission rate than that available over the standard voice grade telephone line, which is 56 Kbps and usually less. Broadband is also widely referred to as “high-speed” Internet access…
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Broadband in Oregon : A Report of the Oregon Broadband Advisory Council
The Oregon Broadband Advisory Council publishes a report on the state of Broadband in Oregon every two years. This is the executive summary from the 180 page report (link at end) published at the end of 2020. This is the sixth report of the Oregon Broadband Advisory Council (OBAC) to…
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Oregon Connections : 25 years of pushing Oregon Broadband Adoption Forward
The Oregon Connections conference has been an important event held throughout the state for 25 years celebrating and inspiring the rapid adoption and upgrading of internet services throughout the state. Oregon Connections was started in 1996 by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, under the leadership of Andrew Spreadborough. Throughout the…
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Southern Oregon communities receive Fiber to the Home as Hunter Communications continues investment in Southern Oregon, including rebuilding Phoenix and Talent
It has been nearly 18 months since Hunter Communications was acquired by Grain Management, a private equity firm. Since that time, Hunter has rolled out Fiber to the Home, providing the fastest residential internet in Southern Oregon. They have earned industry awards for their speeds, won several large contracts to…
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PEAK Internet closes digital divide for rural customers
The way we use the internet has drastically changed as we navigate the pandemic. All areas of our lives from education to mental health, banking to the arts depend on fast, reliable internet more than ever before. PEAK Internet recognized these new needs. More student households were distance learning than…
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A Few Words from Jim
The Oregon Connections Conference is celebrating 25 years of pushing and inspiring Oregon to be a leader in Broadband. I have been a part of the internet industry since it started and I wanted to focus this issue on something we all take for granted. Broadband. The always on, always…
Read MoreEmployee-Owned Bi-Mart to Exit Pharmacy Business and Transition Pharmacy Services to Walgreens
Bi-Mart to Focus on Strengthening Store Operations and Expand Across the Pacific NorthwestWalgreens to Transition Most Prescription Files to Nearby Locations EUGENE, Ore. and DEERFIELD, Ill. Sept. 30, 2021 – The Bi-Mart executive team, on behalf of itsemployee-owners, and Walgreens today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement,pursuant to…
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Rogue Valley Airport Adds Direct Flight To Reno-Tahoe
First Flight: Sunday, October 31, 2021 Limited Time Special Introductory $49 Fares, www.flyaha.com* The Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport has added a direct flight to Reno/North Tahoe through ExpressJet Airlines. Flights will begin on Sunday, October 31, 2021, and will operate each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, departing Medford at 11:55 a.m., arriving…
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Dutch Bros Coffee IPO, now planned for Sept. 15. could be largest in Oregon History
Grants Pass, Oregon-based coffee chain Dutch Bros Coffee has set Sept. 15 as its initial public offering date, looking to raise more than $400 million. Shares will be priced Sept. 14, according to the NYSE’s calendar, with the expected price between $18 and $20. Dutch Bros Coffee, a regional coffee…
Read MoreFlorence Chamber Updates Membership Options
The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce has evolved in recent years to become a regional catalyst, convener,and champion of our community’s businesses. Chamber president and CEO Bettina Hannigan is ever eager toremind people that the Chamber is all about a strong business community that results in a strong economy toadvance…
Read MoreSOU offers new, accelerated option for bachelor’s degree plus MBA
The SOU School of Business has launched a new, accelerated option for its MBA program that will enable eligible students to earn both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration in as little as four years, and save time and money on their educational pathway. “This is an opportunity for…
Read MorePort of Coos Bay Enters into Memorandum of Understanding with Development Firm to Construct Multimodal Container Terminal
It is anticipated that construction of this facility will support approximately 500 short-term construction jobs and up to 250 permanent, full-time family wage jobs. The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay announced Wednesday that it has partnered with NorthPoint Development, a development firm based in Riverside, MO, to construct a…
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