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Cambium Carbon Releases ‘Reforestation Hub’ Report Findings for Eugene, Oregon
Project outlines best practices for cities to implement a circular economy for urban wood waste LINCOLN, Nebraska (December 21, 2021) – Cambium Carbon, with support from The Nature Conservancy and the Arbor Day Foundation, released its Reforestation Hub assessment reports for three pilot cities — New York City, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and…
Read MoreFlorence Chamber Announces 2022 Rhododendron Festival Theme
The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce announced its selection of “Back in Bloom,” submitted by HowardCusack of Florence, as the theme for the 116th Rhododendron Festival May 18-22, 2022. “The festival, with its carnival, Rhododendron Court, parades, classic car cruise, vendor fair, and flower showserves as the unofficial kickoff to…
Read MoreFlorence Chamber Updates Membership Options
The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce has evolved in recent years to become a regional catalyst, convener,and champion of our community’s businesses. Chamber president and CEO Bettina Hannigan is ever eager toremind people that the Chamber is all about a strong business community that results in a strong economy toadvance…
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Arcimoto Announces Latest Milestone in Nationwide Expansion Plan
By Megan Kathman Arcimoto PR Arcimoto, Inc.® (NASDAQ: FUV), makers of affordable, practical, and joyful pure electric vehicles for everyday commuters and fleets, today announced the next step in its nationwide expansion plan by opening the state of Florida for customer reservations. Today, Arcimoto began reaching out to early preorder…
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Lane County Jobs Projected to Increase 8 Percent by 2029
Lane County’s total employment will grow by 14,400 jobs between 2019 and 2029, according to new projections from the Oregon Employment Department. The projections point to modest job growth between 2019 and 2029, although many job openings are expected due to the need to replace workers who leave their occupations.…
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Willamette Community Bank to Merge With People’s Bank of Commerce
People’s Bank of Commerce (OTCPK: PBCO) (“PBCO” or the “Company”), and Willamette Community Bank (OTCPK: WMCB), headquartered in Albany, Oregon, announced the signing of a definitive agreement whereby Willamette Community Bank will merge with and into People’s Bank of Commerce. Highlights of the Announced Transaction Pro forma assets of approximately…
Read MoreSouthern Oregon’s, Tim Williams, Named President of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
Tim Williams, managing partner, and lead litigator at Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys, P.C., was elected President of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), effective August 14, 2020, after serving the association for the full length of his legal career. Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys, P.C. has offices in Bend, Eugene, Medford,…
Read MoreIndigenous Peoples Day officially recognized at LCC
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 EUGENE, Ore.–The second Monday of every October will now be known as Indigenous Peoples Day at Lane Community College. LCC’s Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution making the change at its June 17 meeting. The resolution commemorates and honors Lane’s Native American heritage, culture and…
Read MoreThe Unemployment Rate Edges Down While High Unemployment Continues
Employment in Lane County (Eugene MSA) May seasonally adjusted unemployment rates are not available for Lane County due to processing delays caused by large changes in unemployment in recent months. Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates are being used for this news release. They reflect May’s increasein employment-related to Phase 1…
Read MoreNew Gourmet Burger Restaurant Opens!
New Gourmet Burger Restaurant Opens!Off the Waffle Adds New Dining Concept to Downtown Location Off the Waffle, a ten-year-old locally owned eatery, is launching a new burger concept called Theseburgers.Off The Waffle’s Downtown Eugene facility will now house two restaurants in one location! Starting Monday, April 27, 2020, “Theseburgers” will…
Read MoreOregon Pacific Bank Announces First Quarter Earnings Results
Florence, Ore., April 20, 2020 – Oregon Pacific Bancorp (ORPB) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020. Highlights First quarter net income of $642 thousand – $0.09 per diluted share Quarterly deposit growth of $21.2 million Quarterly loan growth of $2.32 million Tax equivalent net…
Read MoreOnward Career Tours Help Students Explore Career Paths
EUGENE, Ore., April 21, 2020–Onward Eugene and the University of Oregon Career Center are excited to announce the Onward Career Tours program, a series of virtual tour experiences connecting students to local employers. With the recent announcement that University of Oregon classes would be taught online in the spring term,…
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