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CORVALIS, Ore. – Citizens Bank and Citizens Bancorp are proud to announce the appointment of Doug Boysen and Roger Busse to its Board of Directors. “We are delighted to have both Doug and Roger join our Board of Directors’” said Bill Humphreys’ Sr., Chairman of the Board. “They each bring an extraordinarily high level of…
Read MoreA Scaled Organization, Positioned to Win in Some of the Country’s Most Attractive Growth Markets Commercial Lending Focus Complemented by Highly Recognized Retail Franchise Meaningful Value Creation to Shareholders and Strong Pro Forma Profitability Like-minded Institutions with Common Cultural Values TACOMA, Wash. and PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Columbia Banking System, Inc. (“Columbia”) (Nasdaq: COLB), the parent company of Columbia…
Read MoreBi-Mart to Focus on Strengthening Store Operations and Expand Across the Pacific NorthwestWalgreens to Transition Most Prescription Files to Nearby Locations EUGENE, Ore. and DEERFIELD, Ill. Sept. 30, 2021 – The Bi-Mart executive team, on behalf of itsemployee-owners, and Walgreens today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement,pursuant to which Walgreens will acquire Bi-Mart’s…
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First Flight: Sunday, October 31, 2021 Limited Time Special Introductory $49 Fares, www.flyaha.com* The Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport has added a direct flight to Reno/North Tahoe through ExpressJet Airlines. Flights will begin on Sunday, October 31, 2021, and will operate each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, departing Medford at 11:55 a.m., arriving in Reno-Tahoe at 1:05 p.m.…
Read MoreThe Florence Area Chamber of Commerce has evolved in recent years to become a regional catalyst, convener,and champion of our community’s businesses. Chamber president and CEO Bettina Hannigan is ever eager toremind people that the Chamber is all about a strong business community that results in a strong economy toadvance the causes of businesses, families,…
Read MoreThe SOU School of Business has launched a new, accelerated option for its MBA program that will enable eligible students to earn both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration in as little as four years, and save time and money on their educational pathway. “This is an opportunity for high-achieving undergraduate students to fast-track…
Read MoreIt is anticipated that construction of this facility will support approximately 500 short-term construction jobs and up to 250 permanent, full-time family wage jobs. The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay announced Wednesday that it has partnered with NorthPoint Development, a development firm based in Riverside, MO, to construct a multimodal container facility on the…
Read MoreSO CARES COVID19 Small Business Grants JACKSON COUNTY: Applications will be accepted for Jackson County businesses between 12 pm PST on Friday, May 14 – 11:59 pm PST on Thursday, May 20. (extended from 5/17 to 5/20) These funds are designated to businesses who were impacted by the April 30th COVID19 risk rating change to “Extreme”. Businesses…
Read MoreLeading Shipping and Business Services Provider Coming Soon to Bend River Mall BEND, OR – Postal Connections®, one of the nation’s premier providers of retail packaging, shipping, mail receiving and eBay customer-sales support, will soon open a third Bend location. The new service center is planning a late-spring arrival at Bend River Mall, which is situated on the…
Read MoreApril 09, 2021 – OSU News CORVALLIS, Ore. – The new Oregon State University-developed tomato Midnight Roma follows in the steps of 10-year-old Indigo Rose, the first antioxidant-rich purple tomato available on the market. Indigo Rose was bred by Jim Myers, vegetable breeder and professor in the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences. Midnight Roma is the…
Read MoreApril 12, 2021 EUGENE, Ore.–Arcimoto, Inc.® (NASDAQ: FUV), makers of affordable, practical, and joyful pure electric vehicles for everyday commuters and fleets, today announced that it has received approval from NASDAQ to begin listing its shares of common stock on The NASDAQ Global Market effective today, April 12, 2021. The move to The NASDAQ Global…
Read More4/6/2021 United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo today announced the Department of Commerce is awarding a $750,000 grant to Eugene’s Oregon Regional Accelerator and Innovation Network (RAIN). RAIN will use the funds to support startups and small businesses impacted by the pandemic in Lane County and surrounding areas. The Oregon Regional Accelerator and Innovation…
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