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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…
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’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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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.…
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 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…
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…
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…
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 2, 2020 Today Business Oregon announced investments in ten rural community projects throughout Oregon under the Rural Opportunities Initiative.…
For Immediate Release: March 2, 2020 The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay is pleased to announce the opening of the Lost…
The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce announced that Dana Vion from Springfield is the winner of its recent photo contest. “Dana’s action…
Feb. 24, 2020, KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Residents in Klamath County have a new option when it comes to dental care. The Dental Hygiene Clinic…
(Wednesday, February 19, 2020) The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce #WorkReady program was presented with the Outstanding Chamber Program award by the…
Klamath Falls Downtown Association (KFDA) held its Annual Meeting & Social February 12, where – among many other evening highlights – it…