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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),”…

Homelessness is Not New

Indifference is the ultimate cruelty dealt another human being. Worse than being beaten, spoken to harshly, or looked upon with disgust, indifference is being treated as though you don’t exist…

People’s Bank of Commerce Foundation Grants $150,000 To Rogue Retreat

The People’s Bank of Commerce Foundation has awarded a grant in the amount of $150,000 to Rogue Retreat for the renovation of five rooms at the Redwood Inn. The five…

Rents Becoming More Unaffordable

By Brad from Stessawww.stessa.com Supreme Court eviction ruling In a 6-3 decision last week, the Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) didn’t have the authority…

Southwest Airlines Landing at EUG

Inaugural festivities commenced on Sunday, August 29th, to welcome Southwest Airlines to the Southern Willamette Valley, including a ceremonial water salute and gifts for passengers on the first scheduled Southwest…

Is Stagflation Back?

By Rachel Eliot  Accountant at People’s Bank of Commerce In the early years of the 1970’s the easy-money policies of the American central bank designed to generate full employment resulted in…

Oregon Connections Telecommunications Conference

An Oregon Tradition By John Irwin, Keith Mobley, Dave Sabala, Diane Garcia and Chris Tamarin The twenty-fifth annual Oregon Connections Telecommunications Conference is scheduled to be held at the Ashland…

Postal Connections/iSOLD It® Opens Franchise’s Third Bend Location

Multi-Generational Family Ownership Team Expands Brand’s Presence with New Service Center at Bend River Mall BEND, OR – Postal Connections/iSOLD It®, one of the nation’s premier providers of retail packaging, shipping,…

Umpqua Bank’s 2021 Business Barometer: Surging Optimism and Transformational Shifts Position Middle Market Companies for Growth Amid Continued Disruption

Middle Market optimism surges +24 points over pre-pandemic levels: more than 70% of companies embrace continued adaptation with “significant” changes to strategy and operations anticipated Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua…

Potential 2021 Kicker Credit

Why is a kicker in the news? The Oregon Economic and Revenue Forecast released February 24, 2021 indicates Oregon’s actual revenue in 2019‒21 is expected to be better than projected,…

Churchill Mortgage Continues Expansion in Pacific Northwest with Acquisition of Salem Based Team Canales

Mortgage lender approaches 150 teammates in the rapidly growing PNW region just two years after launch Churchill Mortgage, an industry leader providing conventional, FHA, VA and USDA residential mortgages across…

CatchMark Completes $100 Million Sale of Oregon Timberlands to Roseburg Resources Co.

CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CTT) today announced that it had completed the sale of 18,063 acres of prime Oregon timberlands – known as the Bandon property – for $100 million in cash, or approximately $5,536 per acre, to Roseburg Resources…

Abigail Mercer of Creswell, Oregon is one of 3 $10,000 STEM Scholarship winners.

Navisite Announces Winners of Inaugural ‘Next Steminist’ Scholarship Program Supporting Young Women in STEM Each of the three winners will receive a $10,000 award to use towards their undergraduate STEM…

Recognized retail veteran joins Dutch Bros Coffee’s Board of Directors

Ms. Broader has extensive experience as a CEO, general manager, and corporate director, and is widely recognized for global leadership, strategy, execution, and management of iconic retail brands. Dutch Bros…

NW Wine Company Announces Growth Equity Investment from Casparian Partners

Leading Oregon wine producer will increase production capacity while expanding vineyard holdings NW Wine Company, a leading Oregon wine producer and owner of more than 700 acres of premium Oregon…

Oregon Connections Conference – Ashland – October 28-29, 2021

2021 Conference – Website : https://www.oregonconnections.info/ The Oregon Connections Telecommunications Conference draws attendees from all regions of the state to share ideas, experiences and knowledge about telecommunications. The theme for…

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A Few Words from Jim

Internet!  With all of us now being able to meet in person, Zoom meetings are still a great way to meet. No drive time. Efficient. Covid accelerated our use of…

Lithia Motors’ Evolving Customer-Centric Strategy Drives Marketing Leadership Changes

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) announced today senior leadership expansion in its marketing team as part of its aggressive strategic omni-channel plan to achieve $50 billion in revenues and $50 in EPS over five years.…

Arcimoto Demonstrates First Driverless FUV, Debuts Production Roadster and Arcimoto Flatbed

Eugene based Arcimoto, Inc.® (NASDAQ: FUV), makers of fun, affordable, and ultra-efficient electric vehicles for everyday drivers and fleets, and its partners debuted the first production Roadsters, demonstrated the first…

Five ways to improve indoor air quality, energy efficiency during wildfires   

With wildfires burning across Oregon, including the nearby Bootleg fire, and above-normal fire activity predicted for the western U.S., communities across Oregon and Washington are facing the threat of another smoke-filled summer.    Wildfires can…

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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