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Medford, Oregon Plant Wins Airgas’ National Cylinder Fill Plant of the Year Award
A local manufacturing plant that fills and distributes industrial gases in cylinders across the state was named one of two National Cylinder Plants of the Year by Airgas, an Air Liquide company. Selected among 370+ Airgas cylinder plants across the country, the Medford, OR location was one of the top Airgas…
Read MoreChiloquin to Complete Historic Renovation of the HIRVI Building
CVIP Awarded $200,000 for Main Street Revitalization Project Chiloquin Visions In Progress (CVIP) was awarded a $200,000 grant by Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department to restore the historic HIRVI Building in downtown Chiloquin. The restoration project is a collaboration between Chiloquin Visions In Progress, Chiloquin…
Read More2nd Annual Southern Oregon Juneteenth Celebration Comes to Medford June 19
Excitement builds for 2022 Freedom Day Medford, OREGON (June 5, 2022) — On Sunday, June 19, 2022, BASE will host the 2nd Annual Southern Oregon Juneteenth Celebration at Pear Blossom Park in Medford from 11am – 7pm. This family-friendly event will be an outdoor cultural celebration for the entire community…
Read MorePBCO Financial Corporation Reports Q1 2022 Earnings
April 20, 2022 PBCO Financial Corporation (OTC PINK: PBCO), the holding company of People’s Bank of Commerce, announced today its financial results for the 1st quarter 2022. As a result of the PBCO Financial Corporation reorganization and merger effective February 28, 2022, the current period financial discussion and summary balance…
Read MoreEnergy Trust appoints new board members with experience in energy justice, industrial energy research
The Energy Trust of Oregon Board of Directors has appointed two new volunteer members: Dr. Peter Therkelsen of Ashland and Silvia Tanner of Portland. Both have extensive experience in the energy sector, and both are committed to energy justice and exploring new ways to bring clean and affordable energy to communities underserved by Energy Trust. “These two new…
Read MoreRCC Announces Incoming President
Board Announces Incoming RCC President Josephine County & Jackson County – March 23, 2022 Rogue Community College (RCC) is happy to announce the selection of Dr. Randy Weber, currently Executive Vice President, Chief Student Success & Strategy Officer at Johnson County Community College (Kansas), as its next president. Following a unanimous…
Read MoreMerkley, Wyden Announce Over $17.5 Million In Transit Grants For Oregon
Funding will support bus and bus facility upgrades across the state Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced a total of $17,688,999 in federal funding grants headed to Rogue Valley Transportation, Cottage Grove, and Lane Transit. “Our public transportation systems…
Read MoreKCEDA launches Klamath County, Oregon is Leading the Way in Economic Opportunity Video on YouTube
KCEDA (Klamath County Economic Development Association) is Klamath County’s leading economic development agency. We work with companies of all shapes and sizes, positioning them for success, and our community for a more promising economic future. Capital investment in Klamath County continues to rise, and we believe this growing momentum is…
Read MoreKCEDA Recruits New Upscale RV Park to Develop in Klamath County
In an announcement made by the Klamath County Economic Development Association (KCEDA), housing developer, Rjouney LLC (based out of Goldendale, Washington), is officially reporting today that they have agreed to purchase 40+ acres on Tech Hills for the future development of a 120+ space, full amenities, high-end RV Park. Tech…
Read MoreLocal Sale Brings Hope and Security to Families in Mexico
EVENT DATES: Drop Off/Pick up–Wednesday, March 9 and Thursday, March 10. Sale–Friday, March 11–8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 12–8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A lock on your door. A lock on the front door to your house is something we often take for granted in our country.…
Read MoreSOU to offer Pacific Islander Studies course
(Ashland, Ore.) —Southern Oregon University will offer a course this spring on Pacific Islander Studies, as part of the university’s new Ethnic and Racial Studies Program. The course – ERS 399, Introduction to Pacific Islander Studies – will offer students the opportunity to learn about, and from, the Oceania and…
Read MoreSOU to begin “transformational” shift in tech infrastructure
(Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University is heading into the first stages of a transformational change to its primary operational software that will result in far-reaching improvements for both students and employees. Students will see streamlined registration options, an adaptable academic planner, and an integrated and effective mobile app. Employees will…
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