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Growler Guys Franchisee Purchases Former Reames Property for New Multi-Purpose Development
January 20th, 2022 (Klamath Falls, OR) — Today, in a joint press release, the Klamath County Economic Development Association (KCEDA), the City of Klamath Falls, and Coldwell Banker announced that developers for the northwest franchise, Growler Guys (locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, and Wisconsin), will be purchasing the former Reames…
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Buy Local : Online
This year I’m encouraging you to order all your gifts online, but do it from a local company instead of Amazon. It’s convenient, fun and you will be helping a great local artist or craftsperson and entrepreneur. Be a local hero and follow them on social, share their site with…
Read MoreLithia & Driveway Team With City Of Medford To Support Local Sports Park
The city of Medford and Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) announced today they are joining forces in a five-year partnership for naming-rights opportunities for the multi-sports complex currently known as U.S. Cellular Community Park. If approved by the city council, Lithia & Driveway’s sponsorship will result in a name change to “Lithia…
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Lithia & Driveway (LAD) Increases Revenue 70%, EPS 47%, And Adjusted EPS 63%, Record Third Quarter Performance
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today (Oct. 20, 2021) reported the highest third quarter revenue and earnings per share in company history. Third quarter 2021 revenue increased 70% to $6.2 billion from $3.6 billion in the third quarter of 2020. Third quarter 2021 net income attributable to LAD per diluted share was $10.11, a 47% increase…
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Arcimoto Releases Q3 2021 Stakeholder Update
CEO and Founder Mark Frohnmayer discusses Q3 progress, including record vehicle deliveries, Arcimoto’s expanding rental market, the new Flatbed, the progress of the ATVM loan application, and the launch of the Ride Of The Arconauts, an ongoing roadshow designed to introduce the Arcimoto family of rightsized EVs to the world.…
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Dutch Bros Coffee IPO, now planned for Sept. 15. could be largest in Oregon History
Grants Pass, Oregon-based coffee chain Dutch Bros Coffee has set Sept. 15 as its initial public offering date, looking to raise more than $400 million. Shares will be priced Sept. 14, according to the NYSE’s calendar, with the expected price between $18 and $20. Dutch Bros Coffee, a regional coffee…
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LAD Reports Highest Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings in Company History
By Eric Pitt via lithiainvestorrelations.comVP, Investor Relations and TreasurerEPitt@lithia.com Declares Dividend of $0.31 Per Share for Fourth Quarter 2/3/2021 MEDFORD, Ore. – Lithia Motors & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today reported the highest fourth quarter revenue and earnings per share in company history. Fourth quarter 2020 revenue increased 21% to $3.9 billion…
Read MoreInnovation Projects Throughout Oregon will Advance with New Grant Awards
December 21, 2020 Diverse innovation projects across the state are moving forward with new grant funding from Business Oregon and the Oregon Innovation Council (Oregon InC). Oregon InC approved 21 projects through two separate innovation programs, the High Impact Opportunity Projects grant program and Small Business Innovation Research matching grants.…
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“All Children are equal in the saddle!”
HOPE Equestrian Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing therapeutic horseback riding to individuals with physical, emotional and learning disabilities. HOPE began in the Rogue Valley in 1988 and has been in operation since 1994. Each year HOPE provides services to individuals with a wide range of disabilities. We…
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People’s Bank of Commerce (Medford) and Willamette Community Bank (Albany) have announced a merger.
Note : I proudly serve on the board of People’s Bank and offered to include the shareholder mailing about the merger in this months journal. This is not a solicitation or recommendation to any shareholders. It’s just a story and insert (by a sponsor of the Southern Oregon Business Journal…
Read MoreArcimoto to Present Its Vision For Sustainable Transportation at Three Upcoming Investor Conferences
Press Release – 12/1/2020 EUGENE, Ore.–Arcimoto, Inc.® (NASDAQ: FUV), makers of affordable, practical, and joyful pure electric vehicles for everyday commuters and fleets, will present its vision for the future of sustainable transportation at three upcoming investor conferences. “2020 has been the most transformative year in Arcimoto’s history,” said Mark…
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