Journal Articles

Housing… as a benefit.

Support your workforce where it counts, with benefits of the future. Jerryck Murrey wants to give you the competitive edge in recruiting and retaining the best talent available. After experiencing…

The Great Consolidation of Banks and Acceleration of Branch Closures Across Oregon

Introduction Over the last ten years, Oregon has witnessed a significant transformation in its banking landscape. The closure of bank branches has become a common occurrence, impacting both urban and…

Lane County Jobs Projected to Increase 10% by 2032

Lane County’s total employment will grow by 16,800 jobs between 2022 and 2032, according to new projections from the Oregon Employment Department. The projections are primarily due to structural job…

Oregon Pacific Bank Supports Local Community Development with Member Impact Fund Grants

Florence, Ore., April 30, 2024 — Oregon Pacific Bank is proud to announce its support for local community development through its participation in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des…

Citizens Bank partners with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to award $24,000 in Member Impact Fund Grants

Grant program supports affordable housing and community development. CORVALLIS, Ore, April 30, 2024 – Citizens Bank has partnered with the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Des Moines to provide $24,000 in grants from the…

Breaking Down the FTC Rule Banning Non-Competes: What Employers Need to Know

Labor, Employment & Benefits Legal Update April 30, 2024 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has voted to publish its final rule banning most worker non-compete agreements. If and when the rule…

New Funding Will Invest in Promising Oregon Technology and Science Startups

Today Business Oregon and its Oregon Innovation Council announced a $4 million awardto the Portland Seed Fund that will provide investments in early-stage Oregon businessesthrough the Intrepid Oregon Fund. Portland…

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) Reports Record First Quarter Revenue of $8.6 billion, 23% Increase

Announces Dividend of $0.53 per Share for First Quarter MEDFORD, Ore., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today reported the highest first quarter revenue in company history. First quarter 2024…

Oregon’s Wild Harvest Receives Emerging Opportunity Fund Award

Business Oregon Director, Sophorn Cheang, and staff met with Pam Martin-Buresch, Co-Founder of Oregon’s Wild Harvest to congratulate her on a $212,200 Emerging Opportunity Fund award. The funding will assist this top-quality…

PBCO Financial Corporation Reports Q1 2024 Earnings

Medford, Oregon – April 17, 2024 – PBCO Financial Corporation (OTCPK: “PBCO”), the holding company (Company) of People’s Bank of Commerce (Bank), today reported net income of $1.7 million and earnings…

Oregon’s Nonfarm Payroll Employment Rises by 1,400 in March

In March, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1,400 jobs,following a revised gain of 2,800 jobs in February. March’s gains were largest in professionaland business services (+2,400 jobs);…

Business Oregon and Oregon InC Award $2.6 Million to Support Oregon Innovators

Business Oregon and the Oregon Innovation Council (Oregon InC) are pleased toannounce the recipients of the 2024-2025 Regional Innovation Hub Grants. RegionalInnovation Hubs provide technical assistance, capital, networking, mentorship, and…

Balancing Human Skills in the Workplace With Hard Skills to Produce Leaders Who Shine

THE ONE MINUTE TAKEAWAYFinding leaders who have an ideal mix of human skills and technical or work skills is difficult. But through training, coaching and reinforcement of good behaviors, organizations…

Business Oregon Awards $3 Million to Support Small Business Growth

Business Oregon is pleased to announce an award of $3 million to 15 currently operating Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to improve their services to Oregon small businesses. The SBDCs…

Oregon’s Broadband Assistance Program Announces Intent toAward

The Oregon Broadband Office is pleased to announce the awardees of the BroadbandTechnical Assistance Program (BTAP) grants of up to $150,000 per county which canbe used for eligible broadband planning…

Cracker Barrel Bids Farewell to Oregon

In an unexpected turn of events, the beloved Southern-themed restaurant and old country store, Cracker Barrel, has announced the closure of all its Oregon locations, including the newly opened stores.…

Start Out Right to Build Success

Starting a business has never been an easy task. If it was easy, and if continuing business operations wasa breeze, then the failure rate of young businesses wouldn’t be so…

Oregon’s Job Growth Fastest in Private Education and Health Services and Government

Oregon lost 4,900 nonfarm payroll jobs from January 2023 to January 2024, which was a growth rate of -0.2%. Among all states and the District of Columbia, Oregon grew at…

New and Emerging Jobs in Oregon: The Latest Trends

The Oregon Employment Department’s occupational employment projections through the year 2032 include the latest trends in new and emerging jobs in Oregon. Projections provide the expected growth rate and annual…

People’s Bank Acquisition Of Downtown Eugene Property

Eugene, OR – People’s Bank of Commerce (People’s Bank) is proud to announce its acquisition of a prime property located at 811 Willamette Street in downtown Eugene, Oregon. This strategic move…

Online Job Ads Declined in Fall 2023, but Remain Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels

The number of new online help wanted job ads decreased 15% in Oregon between the fourth quarter of 2022 and the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the Help Wanted…

Press Releases

State announces 18 new COVID-19 cases

March 17, 2020

March 17, 2020 Oregon now has a total of 65 people who have been diagnosed with COVID-19. The Oregon Health Authority announced…

New Medford Publishing Company Releases Resource Guides That Answer Business & Community Service Needs

March 11, 2020

(Medford, OR) — Collaborative Publishing Solutions (CPS), owned by Charlotte Hodel, is a new business which opened in November 2019 whose mission is…

Lane County Public Health Opens Call Center and Joint Information Center in Response to COVID-19 Concerns

March 11, 2020

Contact: 541-682-1390 or email corona-info@lanecountyor.gov Lane County has opened a call center beginning March 10, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. to answer community questions regarding…

Oregon Tech proactively preparing its campuses, teaching sites for a comprehensive response to Coronavirus

March 7, 2020

March 7, 2020; KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Oregon Institute of Technology, “Oregon Tech,” has deployed a COVID-19 response team to ensure that it is…

Klamath IDEA Announces Upcoming Launch of New Web Platform for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

March 7, 2020

Klamath IDEA announced today that on March 18 it will launch an innovative new web platform that will connect the region’s growing…

Study confirms SOU’s vital role in the regional economy

March 7, 2020

NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: Tuesday, March 4, 2020 (Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University is a powerful economic engine for its region,…

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