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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…
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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.…
Read MoreEnergy Trust of Oregon Seeking New Members for Diversity Advisory Council
Energy Trust of Oregon has a vision of clean and affordable energy for everyone – including those who have been historically underserved. To achieve this vision, we need perspectives and representation from diverse individuals representing the many customers we serve. That’s why Energy Trust created its Diversity Advisory Council, which is…
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Cooking Up $2.1 Million in Tax Savings: How Marc Turned a Business Sale into a Financial Feast!
In the bustling world of entrepreneurship, few stories are as inspiring as that of Marc. Let’s call Marc’s company “Healthy Living Co.,” a fictitious name for a real success story. This fictionalized moniker represents Marc’s actual business, which includes a chain of restaurants known for their fresh, healthy ingredients. He…
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Mercy Flights celebrates 75 years of service
Mercy Flights Inc. was founded in 1949 with a social mission to provide life-saving medical transport to rural southern Oregon residents in need. Based in Medford Oregon, Mercy Flights was the nation’s first not-for-profit air ambulance. Today, the integrated mobile healthcare organization responds to over 30,000 medical transport requests and…
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The Dual Nature of “Close”
The word “close” carries different connotations depending on the context. In both real estate and business, it plays a pivotal role, but with distinct outcomes: 1. Real Estate Success: Closing the Deal In the realm of real estate, “close” refers to the finalization of a property transaction. It signifies success—the…
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What happened to Arcimoto?
Note from Jim: I fell in love with the company and technology and shared many stories over the years about their journey. I even bought stock. It looks like my investment is gone. Other than the normal disclosure about the SOBJ should not be used for investment advice, based on…
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Pacific Power prepares for summer heat
July 3, 2024 A note from Jim : A heatwave is currently scorching Oregon. It has been 105 to 110 at our home and offices. July 5th, 2024 I lost power at the house for over 12 hours in the middle of the day. I logged in to report the…
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SOU Commencement: good weather and optimism
Sid DeBoer honored with honorary doctorate in humane letters June 18, 2024 SOU’s 98th Commencement Ceremony on June 15 centered squarely on those receiving about 1,300 bachelor’s and master’s degrees – and on the recipient of a rare, honorary doctorate in humane letters. Sid DeBoer, who guided Lithia Motors from a…
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New CEO named for Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center and Asante Ashland Community Hospital
Asante has named Brandon Mencini as CEO of Rogue Regional Medical Center and Ashland Community Hospital. June 05, 2024 Brandon comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in serving communities similar to ours in Southern Oregon. As an energetic and dynamic health care leader,…
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State Library grants $50,000 for computer basics program to Josephine County Library District
Grants Pass, June 7, 2024 — The State Library of Oregon has awarded a grant of $50,000 to Josephine Community Library District to support the new computer basics program which will benefit residents throughout the county, including at the branches in Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Williams, and Wolf Creek. The grant…
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PaintCare Collects Nearly 650,000 Gallons of Paint in Oregon in 2023
Annual report shows engagement from households and businesses in Oregon Portland, OR. – May 8, 2024 –PaintCare has released its annual report for its Oregon program, indicating that 648,554 gallons of paint were collected from households and businesses for recycling in 2023. Oregon’s paint recycling program is led by PaintCare, a nonprofit…
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