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Journal Articles
If I was pressed to name the ONE item most difficult to manage in small businesses today, I believe I would settle on the people aspects of having a business.…
In the first place, why was the town built here and not somewhere else? There must have been a reason to start it here. Isn’t there also a reason to…
Funding designed to improve access to high-speed internet for rural, underserved communities Salem, OR—Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will be allocating $688.9…
HB 2984 passed and is awaiting the signature of Governor Kotek – The bill requires local governments to allow conversion of a building from commercial to residential use without requiring…
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.7% in May, down from 4.0% in April. This was the fourthconsecutive monthly drop in the unemployment rate, down from a recent high of 4.8%…
by Amy Vander Vliet Oregon Regional Economist July 11, 2023 Inflation is slowing, wages are rising, and job growth remains strong. For these reasons, the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis (OEA)…
By Oregon Energy Trust – https://www.energytrust.org/commercial/strategic-energy-management/ Save energy and build resilience Improving energy efficiency is one of the easiest ways to reduce operating costs. You can reinvest savings in your…
June 2023 I almost called this issue “Grants Pass has got it going on.” Because last month I featured Nathan Miller on the cover and this month I’m featuring Trever…
Last month I did a feature article on Nathan Miller who started a business in Grants Pass and it has grown into a high performance company. I received a lot…
by Brad Feld + Ian Hathaway The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem by Brad Feld and Ian Hathaway is a timely and insightful book that explores the dynamics and…
In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to access up-to-date information is crucial for efficient decision-making and streamlined operations. Combined Transport Logistics Group, a renowned provider of trucking services, recognized the…
Have you ever wanted a super power? We are excited to let everyone know that we will be accepting applications starting June 1st, 2023, for the JavaScript summertime program! If…
Google is announcing the addition of ten new Digital Coaches in Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia. Trained in partnership with Main Street America,…
So much of the energy expended by businesses are centered around producing, labelling, shipping, buying, selling, recording, managing, identifying, cataloguing and quantifying…… every aspect of the business operation. The weighted…
As observed in part one of this series, our business world is changing, at times much faster than we want to admit. In the past, it was possible to close…
When was the last time you read a book? The weather report says it’s going to rain – snow – freeze and we are preparing for it. Grab an umbrella,…
Business Oregon is thrilled to award Applied Physics Technologies (APT) with a grant of $1,200,000 from the Emerging Opportunity Fund. This award will assist the company with the construction of…
The applications are now posted online for semiconductor firms applying for a portion of the $190 million in funding available for Oregon firms through Senate Bill 4, signed into law by Governor…
Business Oregon has opened a Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) for entities that seek to be designated as a Center of Innovation Excellence (CIE) for an existing or emerging traded…
We live in a data rich world where much of our life is measured, ranked, and quantified. If you have kids, you know that one of the first things the…
Twenty-three percent of jobs in Oregon fall into the STEM category (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). You can view the relationship between employment and wages of STEM occupations with the career…
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…