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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…
Business owners throughout Southern Oregon are having trouble hiring staff. Turnover rates are high. In times like these, employers need to give “second chance” job applicants another look. Who is…
This month is mostly about employment. It’s top of mind for me. The subject comes up at every meeting I attend. The Oregon Employment Department always has great articles on…
Hunter Communications announces 2.5G/2.5G internet, nearly twice as fast as other area ISPs Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Hunter Communications announces its fastest internet speed to date, 2.5G/2.5G. This offering makes Hunter the only service…
A grassroots partnership is working to identify broadband gaps in Oregon and encourage more equity in the distribution of broadband funding A partnership of Oregon Economic Development Districts, Onward Eugene,…
The unemployment rate for veterans in Oregon was 3.3% in 2021, according to the Current Population Survey. The unemployment rate for nonveterans was 5.3% in the same period. In the…
Employment in printing and related support activities has been on the decline since the late 1990s. Advances in digital technology have contributed to the decline in two important ways: first,…
IMET Case 22-7347 Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET) detectives served a search warrant on a marijuana grow site near the 9000 block of Hillcrest Road east of Medford. The property…
A not-for-profit corporation, commonly referred to as a “nonprofit,” is organized to achieve a purpose other than to generate a profit. These entities qualify for federal tax exempt status and…
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.…
Interest rate rises As expected, the Federal Reserve last week raised its benchmark rate by another 0.75%, to a range of 3.75% to 4%, the highest level in 15 years. According to Realtor.com, the 30-year benchmark…
PBCO Financial Corporation (OTC PINK: PBCO), the holding company (Company) of People’s Bank of Commerce (Bank), announced today its financial results for the 3rd quarter 2022. Highlights The Company reported…
Continuing a forty-year presence in Japan, Business Oregon announces its new representative to lead Oregon’s Japanese Representative Office and represent the state of Oregon’s business and trade interests in Japan.…
Southern Oregon University has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Oregon Department of Energy to expand solar power production on campus, in the next step toward its ambitious…
In line with recent articles regarding various aspects of surviving inflationary and recessionary times, I’d like to discuss how a business can figure out how to react in these situations.…
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…
By Lynn WallisOregon Employment Department Workforce AnalystClackamas County The nation’s total nonfarm employment has now returned to pre-pandemic levels, even though not all industries have recovered all of the jobs…
The world is falling apart and there is no saving it. That’s what I’m hearing on all the news outlets. And from seemingly every candidate for political office, challenger, and…
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…
By Marta Tarantsey Roslyn Donald, Jackson County Library Services Business Librarian, reminded me yet again that the library card is the smartest card in my wallet, when we sat down…
By Joel Barker Opinion Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed by the author do not state or reflect those of the Southern Oregon Business Journal and its management. Today, I am…
Press Releases
via KDP press release www.kdpllp.com Medford, Oregon (January 17, 2024) KDP Certified Public Accountants, LLP, and Price Fronk & Co., announced today…
Coding isn’t just a skill, it’s your new SUPERPOWER! 2024 Coding Camp Lineup: Classes are open to students ages 16 – 24…
In today’s interconnected world, the internet has become an integral part of our lives, providing unprecedented access to information and enabling communication…
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly accelerated the adoption of telehealth and online classrooms, and we’ve learned a lot from this experience. Here…
A business conference can be a great opportunity to showcase your brand, network with other professionals, and learn new skills. However, organizing…
Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: BROS; “Dutch Bros”) today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of $300 million of shares…
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