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People’s Bank Jacksonville Branch Now Open
People’s Bank of Commerce is pleased to announce the opening of our newest location in Jacksonville, Oregon, on March 1st. This is the bank’s tenth branch and is located at 185 E. California Street. We offer full-service banking, including new accounts and teller services, as well as consumer, mortgage, and business…
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Asante Foundation hits $35 million milestone for AsanteForward campaign
Asante Foundation has surpassed the $35 million milestone just four years in to its 10-year, $50 million capital campaign, AsanteForward. This is a result of 9,335 donors who’ve contributed to Asante to help improve the lives of the people who live in our community now and for generations to come.…
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Andrea Reeder named vice president and executive director for Asante Foundation
Reeder joins the Asante executive team, leader of philanthropy for the health system MEDFORD, Ore. (April 5, 2022) Asante Foundation announced that Andrea Reeder has assumed the role of vice president and executive director of Asante Foundation. Andrea began her new duties on Monday, March 28, succeeding Floyd Harmon who…
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Lithia & Driveway (Lad) Increases Revenue 60%, Eps 36%, And Adjusted Eps 109%, Record Fourth Quarter Performance
ANNOUNCES DIVIDEND OF $0.35 PER SHARE FOR FOURTH QUARTER MEDFORD, Ore., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today reported the highest fourth quarter revenue and earnings per share in company history. Fourth quarter 2021 revenue increased 60% to $6.3 billion from $3.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020. Fourth…
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Sid Deboer honored as a 2022 Oregon History Maker by the Oregon Historical Society
History Makers The Oregon Historical Society’s annual Oregon History Makers Awards & Dinner recognizes contemporary individuals and organizations that are positively shaping the history, culture, and landscape of Oregon. Event sponsorships, ticket sales, and donations in honor of the History Makers support the Oregon Historical Society’s important work to collect, preserve,…
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Board Announces Incoming RCC President
Rogue Community College (RCC) is happy to announce the selection of Dr. Randy Weber, currently Executive Vice President, Chief Student Success & Strategy Officer at Johnson County Community College (Kansas), as its next president. Following a unanimous vote of confirmation by all members of the RCC Board of Education present on…
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Medford Cowork Collective opens 3rd location in Ashland
Coworking: getting your work done… but with other people nearby. It’s that simple. Coworking is just what it sounds like: “co” means “not by yourself”,” and “working” means “what you do to make money and (we hope) inspire your passions.” The growth of digital tools makes us more connected than…
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Southwestern Oregon Job Vacancies Reach Record in 2021
Private employers in Southwestern Oregon were looking to fill about 4,800 job vacancies in 2021 according to estimates from the Oregon Employment Department’s annual Job Vacancy Survey. The record level of vacancies came as employers tried to replace jobs lost during the pandemic recession in 2020. Employers reported a record…
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SOU recognized as “First-gen Forward” institution
Southern Oregon University has been selected to be part of the 2022-23 cohort of First-gen Forward, a nationwide initiative to improve academic outcomes for first-generation college students. SOU will become one of about 300 higher education institutions to have received the designation, becoming eligible for professional development opportunities, community-building experiences and access to…
Read MoreSOU to begin “transformational” shift in tech infrastructure
(Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University is heading into the first stages of a transformational change to its primary operational software that will result in far-reaching improvements for both students and employees. Students will see streamlined registration options, an adaptable academic planner, and an integrated and effective mobile app. Employees will…
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People’s Bank Reports 2021 Earnings
People’s Bank of Commerce (OTC PINK: PBCO) announced today (1/19/2022) its financial results for the 4th quarter and year-ended 2021. Highlights Fourth quarter net income of $3.0 million, or $0.59 per diluted share Year-to-date net income of $11.5 million, or $2.44 per diluted share Quarterly non-PPP loan growth rate of…
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“Majoring In” helps students find college programs in gaming, esports, beer and wine
Interview by Jim Teece Gaming, esports, beer, wine. It may sound like a list of everything your parents didn’t want you to do in college, but times have changed. Today’s students can pursue rewarding and lucrative careers in these industries. To find out more, we asked Majoring In co-founders Chris…
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