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Dutch Bros Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results
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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Women’s Leadership Conference of Southern Oregon – May 12, 2023
Dena and I have sponsored the Women’s Leadership Conference of Southern Oregon in the past. We have watched them grow since they started in 2013 and love what they do and how they do it. I wanted to help promote this years event and found this info on their…
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Project A launches new website for Rogue Music Festival
Project A has recently launched a brand new website for the upcoming Rogue Music Festival. The festival is set to take place on June 16-17, 2023, and will feature country music legends Eric Church and Carrie Underwood as its headliners. With the launch of the website, fans can now easily…
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Two Papers seek to fill void left by Medford Mail Tribune Closing
Last month I shared my dismay about Medford losing it’s local newspaper after Rosebud Media quickly shut down all services shortly after moving to an online only format. Local News is important. It wasn’t good news. A lot of people reached out to me to see if I would solve…
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Olsrud family donates $12 million to support the new women’s and children’s hospital at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
Largest gift in Asante’s history benefits children and families in Southern Oregon Wanda and Sherm Olsrud, Southern Oregon business owners and philanthropists, made a historic gift for families who receive care at Asante. The Olsruds’ $12 million in support to Asante Foundation – the largest donation in Asante’s history –…
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Panda Cares Foundation donates $500,000 to Olsrud Family Women’s and Children’s Hospital project
Panda Cares®, the philanthropic arm of Panda Restaurant Group, has pledged $500,000 to support the new Olsrud Family Women’s and Children’s Hospital at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Panda Express managers from Medford and Grants Pass joined Asante leaders on a hard-hat tour of the new pavilion, where the gift…
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People’s Bank Announces The Retirement Of Ken Trautman, Chief Executive Officer And Co-Founder
PBCO Financial Corporation (OTC: PBCO), the holding company (“Company”) of People’s Bank of Commerce (“Bank”), today announced the upcoming retirement of Ken Trautman, CEO and Co-Founder, effective July 1, 2023. Mr. Trautman will remain on the Board of Directors for the Company and the Bank. Mr. Trautman started the Bank…
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BASE launches THE place for Black residents in Southern Oregon to discover leadership employment, volunteerism, internships, board and commission positions
Last year I did a series of stories on Black business owners in Southern Oregon for Black History Month and showcasing the good work that BASEOregon.org is doing. BASE is an acronym for Black Alliance & Social Empowerment and I have been supporting them in one way or another since they…
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SORIN announces Python or JavaScript Coding Camps
In 2022, SORIN kicked off their initiative to conduct a Python coding and Data science coding camp. We accepted applications from 16 – 23 yr. olds in Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath counties. The goal was to present competitive options that challenge and educate with a focus on employable skills. SCAN…
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Oregon Shakespeare Festival Announces Leadership Departures, Staff Changes, And Revitalization Strategy Amid Post-Pandemic Recovery
Internal Shifts Focused on Building Solid Infrastructure for OSF’s Future to Address Structural Deficits, Aligning Budget to Post-Pandemic Industry Realities, and Supporting a Future-Focused Vision for the Theatre Field ASHLAND, Ore. (January 11, 2023) – As part of a restructuring strategy aimed at aligning its business model with its vision…
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Industry Veteran Christine Barone Named President at Dutch Bros Inc.
Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: BROS; “Dutch Bros” or the “Company”) one of the fastest-growing brands in the food service and restaurant industry in the United States by location count, today announced that it will name Christine Barone as President. Ms. Barone will begin in Q1 2023 and report to Joth…
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Regulation Crowdfunding Can Help independent Businesses Access Capital When They Need it Most
As small businesses and farmers are increasingly priced out of the traditional loan market, crowdfunding can offer an alternative to acquiring the funds they need to expand. The Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate increases are making traditional loans too expensive for many independent businesses, impacting Main Streets and weighing on…
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