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Current Issue - November 2023 -
The Duncan family has been farming and ranching in Sprague River for nearly 20 years. This year they will be upgrading to pivot lines from inefficient wheel lines, shown above, as one way to preserve their land for the next 20 years and beyond.
Read the full story “At Duncan Livestock and Hay, energy upgrades create a more sustainable farm” on Page 26
Current Issue - November 2023 -
Journal Articles
Understanding how your take home pay compares with others in your field, or someone in a different career, is vitally important. It can inform you about how your work is…
When Greg Henderson started the Southern Oregon Business Journal he did so with the support of “sponsors”. These companies paid monthly to support Greg and the idea of delivering news…
I read a recent tweet about Tom Hanks first novel and a time management technique he used while writing it. The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by…
“The Pumpkin Plan,” authored by Mike Michalowicz, presents a refreshing and insightful approach to business growth that draws inspiration from an unexpected source: pumpkin farming. Published in 2012, this book…
The following is a summary of findings from our latest report. For more details, read the full report, or get the top takeaways from the report in the podcast. Paid Leave Oregon will…
We are thrilled to share with you the preliminary version of our upcoming strategic plan, which is a result of months of collaborative efforts, insightful discussions, and invaluable input from…
Oregon exports have grown quickly over the past four to five years. In fact, while the state experienced recession at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw exports out…
Here is the first part of the Draft Five-Year Action Plan Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program released by the Oregon Broadband Office. 1. Executive summary The Oregon Broadband…
Leisure and hospitality businesses employed 198,200 workers on average in 2022, up from 162,200 workers in 2020. Of those, roughly one out of nine jobs were in accommodations, slightly less…
For the first time in more than seven decades, drivers in Oregon are allowed to pump their own gas. In 2023, the Oregon legislature passed two bills into law that changed the…
After a national search, the Asante Board of Directors has named Tom Gessel to lead the organization. Following a nationwide search, the Asante Board of Directors has named Tom Gessel…
MEDFORD, Ore., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today reported the highest second quarter revenue in company history. Second quarter 2023 revenue increased 12% to $8.1 billion from $7.2 billion in the…
08/08/2023 Opened 38 New Systemwide Shops in Q2 2023 Quarterly Revenue Increased 34% to $250 million Announces Leadership Transition Updates 2023 Guidance GRANTS PASS, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: BROS;…
ASHLAND, Ore. (July 6, 2023) – The Oregon Shakespeare Festival Board of Directors announces its appointment of Tim Bond as its new Artistic Director, effective September 1. The position will be a…
Have you taken the time to think through the following questions? What makes a business good, and not just a mediocre economic performer? How are you going to address all…
We waste our lives by seconds and minutes, not days and years Up early, like yesterday. Two cups of coffee, black, as always. Time to start the day. They run…
Congratulations Dana Welsh and Thank You for your leadership, friendship and inspiration. Dana Welsh retires after 18 years at the Ashland Chamber of Commerce doing everything graphics related. She joined…
This is always the last thing I write for each issue. Sometimes I think it should be the first. A guiding light. A beacon. But no, it’s always the last…
A Riveting Exploration of Generational Shifts and the Changing Landscape of Power Book Review In his thought-provoking book, “The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future…
I have written about Ken and the bank he co-founded (People’s Bank) many times over the years. I met Ken while we both served on the Jackson County fair board.…
Preliminary data for 2022 from a Dean Runyan Associates study for the Oregon Tourism Commission shows that total direct travel spending in Oregon rose 23.2% in 2022 compared with the…
Press Releases
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…
After announcing the theme for the resurrected Florence Rhododendron Festival, “Rip Roarin’ Rhodies,” the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce has selected local…
Nov. 11, 2022, KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – On Tuesday, The Boeing Company (Boeing Commercial Airplanes) and Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) signed an…
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