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Current Issue - March 2024 -
Journal Articles
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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
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…