Join us in congratulating Medford’s own Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD), for reporting the highest full year revenue and earnings per share in company history, on Feb. 13. Fourth quarter 2018 revenue increased 10% to a record $3.0 billion from $2.7 billion in the fourth quarter of 2017. Fourth quarter 2018 net income per diluted share […]
Notes from Colleen’s Desk: Relationship-Mongers Hard at Work
At our Southern Oregon Business Conference just two weeks ago, one of the speakers referenced an “R” word while sharing his findings on whether the economy would experience another “recession” anytime soon. He offered that the data in the normal metrics tracked by economists did not support this; and then he explained how hard it […]
The MaskIt Story: Shallan Ramsey in Her Own Words
Have you ever noticed a problem and become passionate about finding a solution? If so, you might be an entrepreneur. Shallan Ramsey noticed a problem and set out to solve it. Her journey led her through many stages of growth, both professionally and personally. Her perseverance through problem-solving, her resourcefulness and her use of the […]
Southern Oregon Success Connects Companies with Resilient Strategies
Southern Oregon Success is a regional organization tasked with informing Southern Oregon stakeholders about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and their effects on growth and development. The workforce in Southern Oregon has a significant percentage of workers affected by ACEs and Southern Oregon Success is prepared to offer local human resource managers strategies for training/managing/retaining workers […]
Cascade Angels Invite Early Stage Companies to Apply for Funding
Entrepreneurs seeking investment capital have an opportunity to present their early stage businesses to Cascade Angels. Cascade Angels Fund V, LLC (“Cascade Angels Fund V” or the “Fund”) has opened up its first application period for 2019, which runs from February 4-March 15, 2019. Entrepreneurs interested in applying can do so via Gust. Any Southern […]
SOBC 2019: Igniting Innovation Recap
Many thanks to the Mail Tribune, our print media sponsor, for this thorough recap of the 2019 Southern Oregon Business Conference. And we greatly appreciate our broadcast media sponsor, KDRV, for capturing this interview with our current board president, Steve Vincent.
Notes from Colleen’s Desk: That is Roguediculous!
SOREDI is blessed to have a dynamic 28-member Board of Directors that enthusiastically ensures that SOREDI is efficient and effective in our vision, mission, and activities. As such, they’ve led the charge in the last year to review what we do and why we do it. And after conversations and robust discussion, we solidified our […]
Feb. 7 LAUNCH|Talk on Raising Money – What to Expect
Our next Launch Talk is just a week away. The focus is on fundraising for your business but what exactly can you expect and who should attend? Is this for you? First of all, raising money is one of the biggest challenges that businesses of every size face, so knowing where to access capital is […]
Southern Oregon 2018 Labor Force & Job Growth Review
The State of Oregon Employment Department recognizes the region of Jackson and Josephine Counties as the Rogue Valley. Their most recent Rogue Valley 2018 Labor Force and Job Growth Review is now available online. Key takeaways from the report include: • Both counties continue to trend towards lower unemployment from a high in 2009. • […]
LAUNCH|Talk Feb. 7: Funding Your Business
Meet our panel of funding experts and ask your own questions about options available to you. On Thursday, February 7, at PLEXIS Healthcare Systems in Ashland, we will host a panel to address the question that keeps every entrepreneur up at night. How do I fund the next stage of my business? Whether your company […]
