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Ashland Independent Film Festival Relaunches as a Three-Week Virtual Festival of 75+ Films to Stream Statewide and Beyond Starting May 22
CONTACT:Molly Kreuzman, Communications Coordinator, molly@ashlandfilm.org ASHLAND, OREGON – The Ashland Independent Film Festival announces that its 19th annual edition, originally slated for April 16-20, will be a virtual film festival rescheduled for May 22 – June 14. AIFF2020 will be hosted online by Film Festival Flix, an innovative digital platform for virtual festivals. It can be accessed on…
Read MoreBusiness Recovery Information
By Jackson County New information each week will be labeled NEW for quick identification. NEW The Federal CARES Act makes self-employed and independent contractors eligible for unemployment insurance. The Oregon Employment Department is updating its guidance and information as quickly as they are able. For the latest info, visit: https://govstatus.egov.com/ORUnemployment_COVID19 These Local Organizations May Be…
Read MoreCoping with Stress and Anxiety
by Jackson County Health and Human Services The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of us and has been very stressful for people. The fear and anxiety about the disease and what the future holds can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Everyone reacts differently to stressful…
Read MoreJackson County Leads The State Of Oregon In Covid-19 Testing Per Capita
Local public health officials confirmed on Monday that Jackson County has become a leader in coronavirus testing within the state of Oregon. Jackson County has done more testing for COVID-19 per capita than any other county in the state of Oregon, county officials confirmed on Monday. More than 2,200 tests…
Read MoreOregon Tech Board of Trustees emphasizes increased financial aid to students in setting tuition and fees
Summary: In a meeting held Apr. 2,Oregon Tech’s Board of Trustees voted to decrease 2020 spring term fees for students due to changes in operations due to COVID-19, to provide relief to those impacted students. In consultation with student government leadership, the university proposed reducing mandatory fees by about 12 percent…
Read MorePeople’s Bank Committed to Serving Communities
Medford, Oregon – People’s Bank of Commerce (OTCBB: PBCO) is pleased to announce that its $5 million capital offering was fully subscribed and completed on March 11, 2020. The new capital will add strength and resiliency to the Bank, which is committed to serving its communities during the COVID-19 crisis.…
Read MoreThe state of Oregon Launches COVID-19 Small Business Resource Navigator
Business Oregon, alongside the Oregon Employment Department, the Oregon Secretary of State, and the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services compiled information to assist Oregon small businesses dealing with the impacts of COVID-19. Click here to visit the site.
Read MoreE2E Online Meeting with Ken Trautman of People’s Bank Re: CARES Act SBA PPP Loans
Ken Trautman, President of People’s Bank of Commerce in Medford, Oregon presented to the SOE2E.com (Southern Oregon Entrepreneur to Entrepreneur group) today about the CARES Act SBA PPP loans and process. This is the captured footage of the call using Zoom. We had over 70 people on the call at…
Read MoreTreasury announces application for CARES act funding.
ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses. Small businesses and eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, and Tribal businesses described in the Small Business Act, as well as individuals…
Read MoreU.S. Department Of Labor Adds To Guidance For Workers And Employers Explaining Paid Sick Leave And Expanded Family And Medical Leave Benefits Under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Effective Wednesday, April 1, 2020 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) published more guidance to provide information to employees and employers about how each will be able to take advantage of the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)…
Read MoreThe Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
See also from the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. When implemented, there will be…
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The tragic downside of efficiency
There are a handful of mainstream economic values that are part of the consensus of America public policy discourse. The value of growth, for example, is not seriously questioned by anyone wanting to maintain their credibility. I’ve been in countless city council meetings where some ridiculous notion was being pursued…
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