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Lithia & Driveway (LAD) Increases Revenue 18%
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) reported the highest third quarter revenue and earnings per share in company history. Third quarter 2022 revenue increased 18% to $7.3 billion from $6.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021. Third quarter 2022 net income attributable to LAD per diluted share was $11.92, an 18% increase from $10.11 per diluted share…
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Meet VaporDave, professional graphic designer and illustrator specializing in the cannabis industry
VaporDave is a long-time Southern Oregon icon and graphic designer, specializing in bringing your business to the top where it belongs, as he has for so many other Oregon businesses. Primarily working as a package and brand designer in the cannabis and craft beer industries, Dave received the nickname Vapor…
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Skouting Out a New Taphouse Model
Interview with Tom and Lisa Beam, restaurateurs, wine producers, Skout Taphouse and Provisions owners It’s been almost 20 years since Tom and Lisa Beam started their restaurant enterprise in Ashland, Ore., a college and tourist town in the mountains of Southern Oregon. Their latest endeavor is called Skout Taphouse and Provisions. It’s located…
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Finding the best model: could it be a CoOp?
By Daniel Scotton, Equus Workforce Solutions As snow begins to kiss the peaks around Ashland, and the residents begin to turn the dials on their thermostats, the air of change is inescapable. I had the opportunity to sit in a small, characteristically Ashland coffee shop with Annie Hoy, our Cooperative…
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Business Oregon Debuts Updated Index of Innovative State Economies
Business Oregon is pleased to announce one of its key innovation research projects, the Oregon Innovation Index, has been updated and is now live on biz.oregon.gov. The Oregon Innovation Index was created to measure the state’s innovation economy and identify opportunities for enhancing competitiveness. It is a key yardstick used by…
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Dogs and Cats in the Pacific Northwest to Get Medical Care That Rivals Human Medical Facilities
The Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon (VRCCO) has announced they are breaking ground on a new location in Bend, Oregon. The spacious new state-of-the-art facility is designed to meet the growing demand for advanced medical care for pets in the Pacific Northwest. Features of the 26,000-square-foot medical facility include…
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Dutch Bros and its customers raise more than $1.1M for local youth
On Friday, Sept. 16, Dutch Bros Coffee and its customers raised more than $1.1 million for local youth organizations dedicated to providing resources for education, extracurricular activities and other needs. “Buck for Kids is all about giving the local youth an opportunity for a brighter future,” said Katie Hutchison, vice…
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OnPoint Community Credit Union releases updated eBook to help guard against evolving tactics in cybercrime
OnPoint Community Credit Union today released its 2022 “The OnPoint Guide to Personal Cybersecurity” eBook to help consumers and businesses protect themselves amidst a fast-evolving cybercrime landscape. In 2021, ransomware attacks doubled, and in the first half of 2022, malware scams jumped 11%. OnPoint updates the free eBook every October…
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Lithia & Driveway (LAD) Expands in North Central Region, Completes Second Driveway Finance ABS Offering, and Debuts New Driveway Technology
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) announced today (Sept. 20, 2022) they have expanded their north central footprint with the purchase of five stores from the Wilde Automotive Group in Wisconsin. “We are excited to welcome these high performing teams to our Lithia & Driveway family,” said Bryan DeBoer, Lithia & Driveway President and…
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El Pollo Loco Signs Experienced Burger King Operator to Expand Brand’s Presence in Northern California and Develop First Oregon Locations
El Pollo Loco, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, announced today the signing of a multi-unit development deal for five new restaurants in parts of Northern California and Southern Oregon over the next several years. The deal has been signed with Bunch…
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Scaling a Business
What does it mean to Scale a business? If scaling a business is important, why isn’t this taught? This article starts out with two good questions that are asked thousands of times each day by business owners looking for answers to fundamental business issues regarding sustainability and growth. Absent answers,…
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I toured Arcimoto’s new 250,000 SQFT Manufacturing Facility and was blown away by all the innovation
8/12/2022 Breaking News : Arcimoto Appoints Jesse Fittipaldi as Interim Chief Executive Officer We have been watching and reporting on Arcimoto for several years. Greg visited with them back when he was the publisher of the Southern Oregon Business Journal and he left Eugene feeling inspired and excited by what…
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