Medford, Oregon – SOREDI has recognized four companies and one individual with annual Prosper Awards at their virtual 2020 annual meeting, The Prospers, live-streamed on June 25. Each year, SOREDI […]
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Notes from Colleen’s Desk: Urgently Creating Space and Waiting
You are probably not surprised that I have been out on the trail again. It is indeed where I put my best foot forward to a creative solution and make […]
Notes from Colleen’s desk: Play it Forward, Southern Oregon!
“Play it Forward” is not a typo. I do mean to say play. And aren’t we all ready to get out and do that – play? With our beautiful region […]
Notes from Colleen’s Desk: Rivaling the Oscars
Like many of our partner agencies and Chambers of Commerce, we always look forward to sharing stories of success from among the business community. In particular, we look forward to […]
Colleen Padilla named 2020 Outstanding Alum
Where were you in 1999? While the world partied Prince-style and braced for Y2K, Colleen Padilla was graduating from Rogue Community College as Business Student of the Year. Now two […]
Notes from Colleen’s Desk: Placemaking in Progress!
Yes, I have been out on the trail again – not far from home – which is a fabulous feature of living here in Southern Oregon. What’s a gal to […]
SOREDI Loan Program Remains Flexible; Clients Encouraged to Check In
You are in our hearts! SOREDI has operated a business development loan program for over 25 years. Seed funding for this loan program was provided through our USDA and EDA […]
Notes from Colleen’s Desk: “13 Ways to Kill Your Community”
Please forgive the title! It is happenstance that this is actually the title of the book I have been reading , albeit a bit slowly, since last October. The author, […]
Board Profile: Adam Hanks
Adam Hanks has lived in Southern Oregon for almost thirty years. His wife, Cindy, was born in Ashland, along with the couple’s twin boys. (All three also graduated from Ashland […]
Special Thoughts from Colleen’s Desk: Homework Assignments & Prayer
I feel overwhelmed. How about you? No need to articulate the what and the why – we are all clearly aware. Like me, you may not be able to absorb […]