At the 2017 Annual Meeting, held June 21 at the Eagle Point Golf Club in Eagle Point, SOREDI recognized four companies and one individual with awards for their exceptional contributions to the Southern Oregon business community. Each year, SOREDI recognizes four companies in our region that exhibit the qualities of Collaboration, Prosperity, Tenacity and Ingenuity. […]
Pallet Wine Company
A Serious Crush on Wine Pallet Wine Company has had a crush on the Rogue Valley for almost 10 years, developing close relationships with local wineries to craft some of the finest vintages in the region. “It’s a great place to live — very friendly,” said owner Linda Donovan. “The wines are getting better and […]
Amy’s Kitchen
Handcrafting Flavor in Southern Oregon Amy’s Kitchen, a pioneer in the healthy food business, made an investment in Southern Oregon 10 years ago that has been heralded as a defining moment in the region’s economy. In 2006, the Santa Rosa-based company did a lot of soul searching before selecting a tract of land north of Medford […]
SOREDI Hosts Bushwood Classic: Annual Meeting and Fundraiser at Eagle Point Golf Club
Wednesday, June 21, beginning at 4:30 pm, the SOREDI Annual Meeting will be held at the Eagle Point Golf Club, with a Caddyshack-themed evening titled “The Bushwood Classic.” Activities will include a buffet dinner, catered by Talon Grill, announcement of the PROSPER Award winners and a traditional economic development report. In addition to the typical […]
SOREDI Seeks Startups to Enter Pitch Contest for Cash Prize
Tuesday, July 11, beginning at 5:30 pm, SOREDI will host a Pitch Contest during the LAUNCH|Talk in Ashland. The Pitch Contest will be held at the Oak Knoll Golf Course in Ashland. Tickets will be complimentary for SOREDI Members, $15 for all other guests. Ticket price includes food and a soft drink. A selection of […]
SOREDI Hosts Anne Lundgren at LAUNCH|Talk, May 9
Medford OR – Tuesday, May 9, beginning at 5:30 pm, SOREDI’s will offer a LAUNCH|Talk for area start-ups at the Ashland Springs Hotel Ballroom featuring Anne Lundgren of Joma Films. Lundgren is an independent film producer living in Ashland, Oregon. In addition to working on music videos and national commercials, she has produced three feature […]
SOREDI Hosts Lean Fundamentals Course for Manufacturers
Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SOREDI), Rogue Community College (RCC) and Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) are partnering to offer manufacturers a valuable training course. “Lean Fundamentals: Hands-on Experience Promoting High Performance,” is a two-half-day course that will be held May 5 and May 12, 2017, from 8:00 am to Noon on the RCC […]
Medford International Airport
Connecting Southern Oregon to the World After a long journey from faraway lands, weary travelers marvel at how easy it is to get in and out of the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport. The spacious terminal and robust Wi-Fi come as a welcome surprise for weary visitors and locals who have fought crowds, long lines and […]
Rick Hood Joins SOREDI as New Venture Catalyst
Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SOREDI) is pleased to announce that Frederic (Rick) Hood will be assuming the role of Venture Catalyst. Hood will be building on the work done by the previous Venture Catalyst, Tim Root. Hood has been an active part of entrepreneurial support activities in the region for some time. Hood […]
SOREDI Hosts Jim Coonan at LAUNCH Ashland PubTalk, April 18
Medford OR – Tuesday, April 18, beginning at 5:30 pm, SOREDI’s LAUNCH Ashland will offer a Pub Talk for area start-ups at the Ashland Springs Hotel Ballroom. Jim Coonan, former Executive Director of Oregon RAIN will update the group on the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Oregon. This PubTalk is free to attend. Appetizers and tea will […]
