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Jackson County Expo postpones sales.
The Jackson County Fairgrounds and Exposition Park (Expo) team has remained focused and vigilant in response to COVID19 in our nation. At this time we have been notified of and plan to fully comply with the Governor’s directive. Out of the abundance of caution, we are currently working with events…
Read MoreCOVID-19 update: Crowds
Posted by Pam Marsh, 5th district, Oregon House of Representatives, posted the following on Facebook. Last night, Governor Kate Brown announced that organized events in the state with more than 250 individuals attending, will be suspended until April 8, due to the risk of COVID-19. This does not include stores, public transit,…
Read MoreGovernor Kate Brown Announces Forthcoming Orders on COVID-19
Guidance aims to slow spread of coronavirus in OregonPortland, OR—Governor Kate Brown today announced urgent new rules to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon. The following measures are based on the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Oregon public health experts, epidemiologists, and health professionals.…
Read MoreNew Medford Publishing Company Releases Resource Guides That Answer Business & Community Service Needs
(Medford, OR) — Collaborative Publishing Solutions (CPS), owned by Charlotte Hodel, is a new business which opened in November 2019 whose mission is to serve Southern Oregon through its upcoming multimedia platform publications and promotional campaigns. These publications fulfill perceived voids and needs in the local business and community service sectors.…
Read MoreLane County Public Health Opens Call Center and Joint Information Center in Response to COVID-19 Concerns
Contact: 541-682-1390 or email corona-info@lanecountyor.gov Lane County has opened a call center beginning March 10, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. to answer community questions regarding the Novel Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. The call center, which can be reached by calling 541-682-1380, is part of the Joint Information Center (JIC) established on March 9, 2020…
Read MoreOregon Tech proactively preparing its campuses, teaching sites for a comprehensive response to Coronavirus
March 7, 2020; KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Oregon Institute of Technology, “Oregon Tech,” has deployed a COVID-19 response team to ensure that it is prepared should any of its students, employees or campus contacts test positive for the coronavirus. With new presumptive cases announced today in Klamath, Jackson and Washington counties, university…
Read MoreKlamath IDEA Announces Upcoming Launch of New Web Platform for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
Klamath IDEA announced today that on March 18 it will launch an innovative new web platform that will connect the region’s growing entrepreneurial and small business community to expert service providers and resources. The site is powered by SourceLink®, a nationally known platform supporting entrepreneurial ecosystems in over 100 communities…
Read MoreStudy confirms SOU’s vital role in the regional economy
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: Tuesday, March 4, 2020 (Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University is a powerful economic engine for its region, responsible for a total of $282.5 million in annual output in Jackson County, according to a recent economic impact study by Portland-based consulting firm ECONorthwest. SOU also is…
Read MoreRural Entrepreneurship Bolstered with Assistance from Business Oregon for Ten Projects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 2, 2020 Today Business Oregon announced investments in ten rural community projects throughout Oregon under the Rural Opportunities Initiative. The Rural Opportunity Initiative (ROI) is an initiative that works with communities to cultivate local environments that support entrepreneurs and small businesses. Through financial support, innovative partnerships, network…
Read MoreLost Creek Rock Products Coastal Reload Yard Opens on North Spit
For Immediate Release: March 2, 2020 The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay is pleased to announce the opening of the Lost Creek Rock Products Coastal Reload Yard on the North Spit in Coos County, Oregon. This multimodal, multi-commodity rail to truck and truck to rail terminal will serve the…
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7 ways organization leaders can increase their likability and effectiveness
Be positive. If a leader is positive and optimistic, those feelings will spread to others. Conversely, if a leader is angry or frustrated, those emotions also spread. Display integrity. Leaders who keep their commitments and promises are trusted and more likable. Cooperate with others. Effective leaders unite employees to work…
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In the Midst of Growth: Choose Kindness
By Oregon Pacific Bank opbc.com As president and CEO of Oregon Pacific Bank, Ron Green has guided the bank in ways that have fostered remarkable growth during his six years at the helm. But those who know him will tell you that his leadership has less to do with smart…
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