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By Hannah Mullin C+C | ALL ABOUT THE GOOD There’s a new program helping small businesses in rural, southern Oregon save money and prepare for the future. With fewer than…
By Jim Teece I sat down virtually with Mike Kasper, a 64 year old Eugene resident, with 6 grandchildren, who manages accounts for the new ManageMowed Franchisee in Eugene to…
Moon Shot Chad Sobotka’s stunning photo of the full moon over Pilot Rock is on the cover of this months journal and it sets the tone perfectly for what I…
Conservation & Business Growth The two ideas seem as divided as our political parties, but in fact I’m seeing and doing both. All of my businesses are growing at incredible…
Comm Program Prof Precious Yamaguchi Helps SOU Link Technology, Culture and Student Learning in a Booming Market for Competitive Videogaming A few years ago, the economic value of watching other…
Avista Utilities has launched a new service at SouthernOregon.SizeUp.com that will compare your business to your industry competitors and help you find customers, suppliers and competitors in the markets you…
Company plans to reduce emissions 30% by 2030, 100% by 2045 On EarthDay, Avista announced its goal to reduce emissions for natural gas. Building on the company’s clean electricity goals,…
By Jim Teece Publisher – Southern Oregon Business Journal My wife, Dena, and I own Ashland Home Net. We live in Ashland. Our kids were born here and went through the…
Oregon Wine Experience® (OWE), one of the top destination charity wine and culinary events, announced plans for its 2021 signature celebration taking place Aug. 23-29, 2021. A unique event format, including…
At the regular session of the Medford School District School Board Meeting, Thursday, April 22nd, the Medford School Board approved a new 5-year contract with an increase to student enrollment…
Hunter Communications (Hunter), the premier fiber-optic communications services provider in southern Oregon and northern California, announced that Sam Pauley has been appointed as the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Pauley…
We can choose to live in the extremes, left or right, up or down, black or white. However, the world is dominated by gray, that huge expanse between the extremes.…
People’s Bank of Commerce (OTCBB: PBCO) announced today its financial results for the first quarter of 2021. The bank reported net income of $2,892,000, or $0.73 per diluted share, for…
By Sarah Cunningham Employment Economist sarah.e.cunningham@oregon.gov In 2020, Oregon’s population increased by 31,655 to 4,268,055. This marked growth of 0.7% over the year and growth of 11.4% since the 2010…
By Jessica Nelson Employment Economist jessica.r.nelson@oregon.gov Many working parents in Oregon rely on the child care industry for safe, affordable, and educational care for their children. The importance of the…
by Brian Rooney Regional Economist Douglas and Lane counties brian.t.rooney@oregon.gov Employment in printing and related support activities has been on the decline since the late 1990s. Advances in digital technology…
By Chris Cook, Capiche, capiche.us President and CEO of Capiche & Capiche Wine, Chris Cook is a leadership coach focused on happiness, culture, living your brand, and winery marketing & PR. She brings decades of…
By Josh Lehner Oregon Office of Economic Analysis oregoneconomicanalysis.com During recessions and the early stages of recoveries, hiring employers typically have more workers to choose from when it comes to…
The Umpqua Community College (UCC) Board of Education is pleased to announce a new president has been selected. Following a comprehensive, nationwide search, Dr. Rachel Pokrandt will be joining the…
from SOU News https://news.sou.edu/2021/03/sou-graduate-oregon-first-female-rotc-trained-infantry-officer/ Haleigh Wagman knew long before her graduation from SOU last year that she was on track for something special, but she chose to keep it to…
Bob Kendrick, an Ashland developer is moving forward with his “Grand Terrace” project that he has been working on for 7 years. The 17 acre site on the north end…
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…