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SUMMARY:CFO Briefing - Tax‑Exempt Manufacturing Bonds
DESCRIPTION:Access Low-Interest Rate Financing\nIndustrial Development Bonds for Manufacturers\nCFO Briefing Workshop\nFebruary 10\, 2026\, Medford \nWhy attend? Are you a manufacturer who’s expanding in the near future? Get access to low-interest rate financing with the Industrial Development Bond program offered through Business Oregon. \n\nLower borrowing cost: Tax‑exempt financing delivers lower interest rates than traditional bank financing.\nWho typically qualifies: Projects for plant and equipment expansion up to $10 million.\nWhat you’ll get: A practical briefing on eligibility from bond counsel\, application process through Business Oregon\, and how funding works through your bank.\nRegistration required – Workshop is full.\n\n \nPresenter: Partner with Portland’s Hawkins\, Delafield & Wood\, LLP\, Carol McCoog serves as bond counsel\, underwriters’ counsel\, and disclosure counsel to many state agencies and local governments on a variety of financings\, including general obligations bonds\, short-term financings\, certificates of participation\, full faith and credit obligations\, urban renewal tax increment financings\, pension bonds\, and revenue bonds\, including water and wastewater projects\, lottery revenue bonds\, and transportation projects. \nLimited seats available – Workshop is full! Contact carrie@soredi.org if you have any questions. \n  \nHosted by: \n \nSponsored by:\n  \nAdministered by:\n 
URL:https://soredi.org/event/industrial-manufacturing-bonds-workshop/
LOCATION:Private: Sorren\, 841 O'Hare Parkway\, Suite 200\, Medford\, OR\, 97504\, United States
CATEGORIES:SOREDI Workshop
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SUMMARY:So\, You Want to Start a Business? SOIH Series - Workshop #1
DESCRIPTION:So\, You Want to Start a Business? – SOIH Workshop Series\nWorkshop 1: Idea Exploration\n1. Cool Idea! Now What?\nSubtitle: Exploring and analyzing your business concept. \nDate: January 26th (will occur every 4th Monday of the month) \nTime: 4:00pm – 5:30pm \nWhere: Medford Jackson County Library Services – Adams Room
URL:https://soredi.org/event/so-you-want-to-start-a-business-workshop-1/
LOCATION:Jackson County Library Services\, 205 S Central Ave.\, Medford\, OR\, 97501\, United States
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SUMMARY:From Great Business to Great Social Media
DESCRIPTION:SOIH Technical Assistance Workshop #1\nTitle: From Great Business to Great Social Media\nDate: January 20th\nTime: 12:00pm – 1:30pm\nMedford Jackson County Library Services\, Adams Room\nLed by social media expert Lisa Paris\, founder of Lisa Paris Social\, VP of Social Media at Ecom Dept\, Co-Founder and VP of Marketing for Joey’s Hot Sauce\, this series of 1.5 hour workshops is designed to help business owners make their social media reflect the true quality of their brand. With over 15 years of experience working with everyone from local small businesses to national lifestyle and fashion brands\, Lisa will break down what makes social media actually work. You’ll learn how to show up online with clarity and confidence\, what kind of content connects\, and how to turn your social media into a powerful extension of your business.
URL:https://soredi.org/event/from-great-business-to-great-social-media/
LOCATION:Jackson County Library Services\, 205 S Central Ave.\, Medford\, OR\, 97501\, United States
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SUMMARY:CO.Starters BootCamp! SOIH 2-Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:CO.Starters BootCamp \nA 2-Day workshop to strategize\, problem solve and learn business basics to move your business idea forward.\nGet ready to take your business to the next stage with specific CO.STARTERS!\nCourse material taught by Dr. Kim Freeze\nLocation: The Hivve\, Grants Pass\n**For over a decade\, CO.STARTERS has helped thousands of entrepreneurs turn uncertainty into clarity — showing them that starting a business isn’t about having all the answers\, it’s about taking the right steps in the right order.
URL:https://soredi.org/event/co-starters-bootcamp-soih-2-day-workshop/
LOCATION:The Hivve\, 164 South East G St.\, Grants Pass\, OR\, 97526\, United States
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SUMMARY:SOREDI Industry Tour January 6\, 2026! - Jackson County Unlocked: The Manufacturing Experience
DESCRIPTION:Jackson County Unlocked: The Manufacturing Experience!\n\nJoin Us for SOREDI’s Exclusive Industry Tour – January 6! \nWe’re kicking off the new year with an inspiring behind-the-scenes look at some of Southern Oregon’s most innovative businesses. This members-only experience\, also open to local educators\, will feature tours of NIC Industries\, Cascade Fire\, and Herb Pharm (Central Point location)\, three companies that exemplify vitality\, craftsmanship\, and community impact. \nPlus\, we’ll visit Eagle Point High School’s Career Technical Education program to see how future talent is being developed right here at home. \nLunch is included at Abby’s in White City. \nSpace is limited—grab your tickets today and join us for a day of connection\, learning\, and celebration of Southern Oregon’s thriving industries! \nA big thank you to our sponsors\, Rogue Workforce Partnership (RWP) and Southern Oregon Education Services District STEAM Hub\, for making this event possible. \n     
URL:https://soredi.org/event/save-the-date-soredi-industry-tour-january-6-2026/
LOCATION:SOREDI – 100 E Main St\, Ste A\, Medford\, OR 97501
CATEGORIES:Annual State of the Rogue Valley
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ORGANIZER;CN="SOREDI":MAILTO:kathy@soredi.org
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SUMMARY:Brew\, Build & Beyond Industry Tour in Josephine County!
DESCRIPTION:Josephine County Industry Tour September 18 – Great line up!\n           \n  \nCome join the tour to experience 3 impactful traded sector companies located in Josephine County: \n\nCheck out the cool beans Dutch Bros roasting facility\nESAM’s all-things wire and cable assemblies and harnesses facility\, supplying international orders\nRogue Truck Body’s manufacturing site where they are experiencing exponential growth in orders and staff along with 2 new product lines\n\nAs an educator or SOREDI member\, hear straight from each industry: \n\nHow they are contributing to Southern Oregon\nWhat gap needs these companies and their industries are experiencing\nCurrent successes\n\nJoin the conversation and explore how we as a community can partner together to find solutions. \nMeet in Grants Pass. Stay tuned for where and when…Lunch is included!\nSponsored by
URL:https://soredi.org/event/september-18-industry-tour-in-josephine-county/
CATEGORIES:Industry Tours
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