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A new enterprise system for your business: Dos and Don’ts – Part 1 

May 11, 2023

The world is changing, at times much faster than we want to admit.  In the past, it was possible to close off your business systems from the rest of the world.  The internet has put an end to that reality; the days of a business working within a closed system…

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Faction and Arcimoto Announce Commercial Teaming and Joint Investment Agreement for Co-Development of Driverless Vehicle Platforms

May 11, 2023

EUGENE, Ore. and SAN FRANCISCO, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arcimoto, Inc. (NASDAQ: FUV) the leading North American manufacturer of ultra-efficient and affordable electric vehicles and Faction Technology, Inc. a self-driving technology provider, today announced a strategic and joint investment agreement to scale driverless vehicle fleets. The agreement builds upon a long partnership…

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Arcimoto Appoints Chris Dawson as Chief Executive Officer

May 11, 2023

EUGENE, Ore., April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arcimoto, Inc.® (NASDAQ: FUV), makers of rightsized, ultra-efficient electric vehicles for moving people and stuff, today announced that Christopher W. Dawson has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.  Mr. Dawson joined the Company’s Board in August of 2022…

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Oregon State Treasury Completes Nearly $1 Billion Bond Sale, Offers State Residents Opportunity To Invest In Oregon

April 9, 2023

Funds from offering will help support projects for schools and universities, affordable housing, public safety, and more Salem, OR—The Oregon State Treasury recently completed a $990 million General Obligation (GO) bond sale through its Buy Oregon Bonds Program. Proceeds from the sale will fund projects for affordable housing, facility improvements…

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Interview with ChatGPT about AI and Small Business

April 9, 2023

How will AI and ChatGPT and OpenAI.com change the future for small business owners? AI and ChatGPT, as well as other OpenAI technologies, have the potential to greatly impact small business owners in a number of ways: Increased efficiency: AI-powered tools can automate many repetitive and time-consuming tasks, allowing small…

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Can ChatGPT write a business plan for a Coffee Kiosk?

April 9, 2023

I asked Chat GPT to write a business plan for a coffee kiosk with the goal of earning $30K a year as the owner.  Create a business plan for a coffee kiosk called Ok Zoomer with financials to make enough profit to pay for the owner to earn $30k a…

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Oregonians May Soon Be Able to Pump Their Own Gas

April 9, 2023

The Oregon House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow residents to pump their own gas. Currently, Oregon is one of only two states in the United States where it is illegal for drivers to pump their own gas, with attendants required to do the job. The bill,…

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Universal Hydrogen Successfully Completes First Flight of Hydrogen Regional Airliner

March 8, 2023

LOS ANGELES & MOSES LAKE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Universal Hydrogen Co., this morning flew a 40-passenger regional airliner using hydrogen fuel cell propulsion. The airplane, nicknamed Lightning McClean, took off at 8:41am PST from Grant County International Airport (KMWH) and flew for 15 minutes, reaching an altitude of 3,500 MSL. The flight,…

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Governor Kotek Approves $1 Million to Help Small, Mid-Sized Oregon Companies Compete for CHIPS Act Funding

March 8, 2023

Governor’s Recommended Budget also includes $200 million to help Oregon seize opportunities in advanced manufacturing Oregon is aggressively pursuing opportunities to bring home a portion of the $52 billion for semiconductor manufacturing and research made available under the federal CHIPS and Science Act. To that end, today Governor Tina Kotek…

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People’s Bank Celebrates 25 Years In Oregon Banking

March 8, 2023

Medford, OR—March 2, 2023 marks the 25th anniversary for People’s Bank of Commerce, headquartered in Medford, Oregon. 25 years ago, two senior management bankers with diverse banking backgrounds seized an opportunity to offer a community bank in Southern Oregon. Ken Trautman and Mike Sickels recognized the possibilities of filling a…

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Lithia & Driveway (LAD) Increases Revenue 11% and Reports Diluted EPS of $9.00

March 8, 2023

Announces Dividend of $0.42 per Share for Fourth Quarter MEDFORD, Ore., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today reported the highest fourth quarter revenue in company history. Fourth quarter 2022 revenue increased 11% to $7.0 billion from $6.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021. Fourth quarter 2022 net income attributable to LAD per…

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Dutch Bros Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results

March 8, 2023

  Annual Revenues Increased Almost 50% Year-over-Year to $739.0 million Driven by 133 New Systemwide Shop Openings in 2022 Welcomes New President, Christine Barone Issues Additional Guidance for 2023 GRANTS PASS, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: BROS; “Dutch Bros” or the “Company”) one of the fastest-growing brands in the food…

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