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Cambium Carbon Releases ‘Reforestation Hub’ Report Findings for Eugene, Oregon
Project outlines best practices for cities to implement a circular economy for urban wood waste LINCOLN, Nebraska (December 21, 2021) – Cambium Carbon, with support from The Nature Conservancy and the Arbor Day Foundation, released its Reforestation Hub assessment reports for three pilot cities — New York City, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and…
Read MoreHunter Communications Brings High-Speed Fiber-Optic Internet Service to Rogue Valley International Medford Airport
This upgrade provides the Rogue Valley International Medford Airport with one of the fastest, most reliable internet capabilities of any airport in the country Medford, Ore. (December 14, 2021) – Today, Hunter Communications in partnership with the Rogue Valley International Medford Airport (MFR) announces its high-speed fiber-optic internet upgrade, making MFR one of…
Read MoreFlorence Chamber Announces 2022 Rhododendron Festival Theme
The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce announced its selection of “Back in Bloom,” submitted by HowardCusack of Florence, as the theme for the 116th Rhododendron Festival May 18-22, 2022. “The festival, with its carnival, Rhododendron Court, parades, classic car cruise, vendor fair, and flower showserves as the unofficial kickoff to…
Read MoreCitizens Bancorp Announces Cash Dividend
CORVALIS, Ore. – On November 16, 2021, the Board of Directors of Citizens Bancorp declared a cash dividend to be paid to all shareholders of record on December 3, 2021. The Company declared a cash dividend equal to $0.55 per share of common stock, and $0.59 per share to holders of…
Read MoreCitizens Bank Adds New Directors
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…
Read MoreColumbia Banking System And Umpqua Holdings Corporation Combining To Create The West Coast’s Leading Regional Bank
A 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),…
Read MoreEmployee-Owned Bi-Mart to Exit Pharmacy Business and Transition Pharmacy Services to Walgreens
Bi-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…
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Rogue Valley Airport Adds Direct Flight To Reno-Tahoe
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…
Read MoreFlorence Chamber Updates Membership Options
The 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…
Read MoreSOU offers new, accelerated option for bachelor’s degree plus MBA
The 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…
Read MorePort of Coos Bay Enters into Memorandum of Understanding with Development Firm to Construct Multimodal Container Terminal
It 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…
Read MoreNew Small Business SOCARES Grant 2021 – DEADLINE EXTENDED
SO 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…
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