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A Passion for Innovation

Many Southern Oregonians are familiar with entrepreneurs Dena Matthews and Jim Teece. They have multiple businesses and maintain a very active role in the community, including enthusiastically supporting SOU. The…

A Field Full of Lessons and Gold

Forty years, and then some, ages the old bean truck. It became a part of the family’s life blood when dad bought it in the 60’s to carry 1500 pound…

Help Wanted in Oregon

Results from the Summer 2021 Job Vacancy Survey By Guy Tauer  Regional Economist – Oregon Employment Department guy.r.tauer@employ.oregon.gov

Are the federal stimulus payments taxed in Oregon?

By Oregon Department of Revenue The stimulus, officially called the Economic Impact Payments, are not taxed as income in Oregon. However, the payments may impact the federal tax calculations used…

Ziply™ Fiber Unveils Its “Silicon Forest Ring” Connecting Major Data Centers in Hillsboro and Portland; Adds Redundant Dark Fiber Paths to Seattle

Ziply™ Fiber today (October 28, 2021) announced the completion of its new high-count fiber-optic ring connecting 11 major data centers in Hillsboro to one another and into downtown Portland, OR.…

SOU creative arts professor elected chair of Oregon Humanities board

Robert Arellano, a professor in the Oregon Center for the Arts at Southern Oregon University, was elected board chair for Oregon Humanities on Oct. 16. As the state affiliate of the National Endowment…

Invitation to sponsor the Community Website Partnership

Greetings! Today you and your business are invited to partner with the Community Website Partnership to connect rural Oregonians and strengthen rural communities through technology.  Our nonprofit organization helps rural…

A Closer Look at Oregon’s Median Household Income

Will Burchard Employment Economist – Oregon Employment Department william.g.burchard@employ.oregon.gov Oregon’s median household income reached $76,554 in 2019, which is higher than the U.S. median household income of $67,521. Median household…

Health Care Job Vacancies in Summer 2021

By Anna Johnson Senior Economic Analyst, Oregon Employment Department anna.l.johnson@employ.oregon.gov Each quarter, the Oregon Employment Department surveys private employers from all industries and areas of the state to ask about…

Summer 2021 Hiring among Oregon’s Private Employers

By Anna Johnson Senior Economic Analyst, Oregon Employment Department anna.l.johnson@employ.oregon.gov Each quarter, the Oregon Employment Department surveys private employers from all industries and areas of the state to ask about…

Interview with Mike King

By Blog Post Exclusive Interview with Mike King 1000Museums.com Meet the artist behind some of your favorite album covers & concert posters. We recently sat down for an interview with…

Supply Chain Issues Can Cause Pain

By Marshall Doak, SOU SBDC Director Managing a small business is one of the toughest jobs most people ever take on in life. All of the difficulties large businesses have…

Lithia & 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…

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…

Accessing Capital for Business Survival

By Marshall Doak Director, Southern Oregon University SBDC OSBDCN Market Research Institute doakm@sou.edu Obtaining adequate capital investments to grow a business is a huge issue, something all businesses have in…

People’s Bank Reports Third Quarter Earnings

People’s Bank of Commerce (OTC PINK: PBCO) announced today (October 20,2021) its financial results for the 3rd quarter of 2021.   Highlights Third quarter net income of $2,650,000, or $0.53 per…

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Talent Gateway Project – Celebrating temporary housing for fire victim families waiting for over a year to come home

It may look like just another trailer park to you, but to many families that lost their homes over a year ago in the fires that ripped through southern Oregon…

Stay warm this fall and winter while keeping energy costs down 

Just as we head into fall and winter, energy costs are rising across the country. According to the Consumer Price Index, energy costs nationally are up 25% from this time last…

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…

APPRAISALS & BUYERS NOT MEETING EYE-TO-EYE

We’ve all known how busy this real estate market has been – so it should come as no surprise that potential homebuyers aren’t meeting in the middle when it comes…

Jim Teece Head Shot

A Few Words from Jim

Buy Local Online One of my companies, Project A, is known for helping companies all over the world sell hundreds of millions of dollars of goods online. Over the years…

Press Releases

KDP Certified Public Accountants, LLP Merges with Bend-Based Accounting Firm Price Fronk & Co.

January 17, 2024

via KDP press release www.kdpllp.com Medford, Oregon (January 17, 2024) KDP Certified Public Accountants, LLP, and Price Fronk & Co., announced today…

SORIN 2024 CODING CAMPS

December 19, 2023

Coding isn’t just a skill, it’s your new SUPERPOWER! 2024 Coding Camp Lineup: Classes are open to students ages 16 – 24…

Navigating the Digital Paradox: Internet Use and Loneliness

October 13, 2023

In today’s interconnected world, the internet has become an integral part of our lives, providing unprecedented access to information and enabling communication…

Lessons learned from the pandemic about telehealth and online classrooms

October 13, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly accelerated the adoption of telehealth and online classrooms, and we’ve learned a lot from this experience. Here…

Top 10 things you can do to put on a wonderful business conference

October 13, 2023

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. Announces Proposed Public Offering of Class A Common Stock

September 12, 2023

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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