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Selling Widgets

Your favorite hobby may be the worst business idea you’ve ever had.  There are times when every businessperson gets so hung up on the product or service he/she is selling…

Remembering Jeff Rhoden

7/24/1972-8/4/2021 By Jeff Rhodenvia his LinkedIn Profile After a two week battle with COVID, 49 year old Jeff Rhoden passed away. He is survived by his wife and 4 children…

Remembering Greg Palser

9/12/1952-7/12/2021 By Ed Parker Greg Palser was a smart entrepreneur who pioneered the way to use public fiber-optic cable to expand broadband services to rural Oregon communities. He started an…

Meet the NWTA 
Northwest Telecommunications Association

The NWTA (Northwest Telecommunications Association) is an industry association created by small competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs) in Oregon with the intent to serve CLECs in Oregon, Washing and Idaho. …

SOREDI Spotlight on Innovative Internet

By Abigail SkeltonProject Managersoredi.org In late 2019, SOREDI (Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development Inc.) and numerous partner agencies participated in the creation of a robust and updated regional strategy for…

Our Digital Imperative

By Rey RamseyFounder and CEOcentri-tech.com In this Digital Age, Americans must decide whether we want an economically inclusive society where all people have the essential assets to sustain and advance…

Is Rural Electrification the Model for Rural Broadband?

As a nation, we can and should build fiber to every rural home, farm and business. A New Covenant. By Jonathan ChambersConexonconexon.us It has become fashionable of late to reference…

Conexon releases Interactive Map to showcase Areas that are unserved defined by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act

We have created a state map, county by county, displaying unserved and underserved as well as areas where there has been CAF and RDOF funds, and the cost of building…

The Magick Net Story

By Harold Millerharold.p@miller.org In September 1995, there were several of us at Rogue Community College who were actively involved in Bulletin Boards. You had to pay long distance charges back…

The Open Door Networks Story

By Alan Oppenheimer I left Apple in late 1994 to move to Ashland and start an Internet provider (ISP). I had worked on dial-up networking at Apple, and the Internet…

Building Broadband Action Teams 
in Rural Communities

Broadband is a foundational tool for rural communities to ensure their residents are able to participate in economic and workforce opportunities, telehealth, distance learning, and to help overcome social isolation. …

Connecting Oregon

By Chris Tamarin The Oregon Connections Telecommunications conference is in its twenty-fifth year.  It is a conference that was ahead of its time in recognizing the essential nature of state-of-the-art…

What is Broadband?

Broadband is a general term used to represent a wide range of telecommunications technologies and services, which utilize a faster data transmission rate than that available over the standard voice…

Broadband in Oregon
 : A Report of the Oregon Broadband Advisory Council

The Oregon Broadband Advisory Council publishes a report on the state of Broadband in Oregon every two years. This is the executive summary from the 180 page report (link at…

Oregon Connections
 : 25 years of pushing Oregon Broadband Adoption Forward

The Oregon Connections conference has been an important event held throughout the state for 25 years celebrating and inspiring the rapid adoption and upgrading of internet services throughout the state. …

Southern Oregon communities receive Fiber to the Home as Hunter Communications continues investment in Southern Oregon, including rebuilding Phoenix and Talent

It has been nearly 18 months since Hunter Communications was acquired by Grain Management, a private equity firm. Since that time, Hunter has rolled out Fiber to the Home, providing…

PEAK Internet closes digital divide for rural customers

The way we use the internet has drastically changed as we navigate the pandemic. All areas of our lives from education to mental health, banking to the arts depend on…

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A Few Words from Jim

The Oregon Connections Conference is celebrating 25 years of pushing and inspiring Oregon to be a leader in Broadband. I have been a part of the internet industry since it…

Dutch Bros Coffee IPO, now planned for Sept. 15. could be largest in Oregon History

Grants Pass, Oregon-based coffee chain Dutch Bros Coffee has set Sept. 15 as its initial public offering date, looking to raise more than $400 million. Shares will be priced Sept.…

Embracing Uncertainty

Umpqua Bank published their 2021 business barometer report this month.  They titled it “Embracing Uncertainty” and it’s a great recap of how we all feel. I recommend you check it…

SOU undergrad reaches for the stars with summer research

Think SOU senior-to-be Jack Diab was excited when his application was accepted for an internship this summer at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena? “I was over the moon (pun intended),”…

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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