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Southern Oregon Career Networking Expo
An event connecting local businesses and the talent market in a one-on-one networking environment; supporting career opportunity, exploration, information exchange and business-to-business relations. Click here for all of the Expo & Workshop details. NEW THIS YEAR! Oregon Second Chance Tour A Special Workshop on Hiring People with Criminal Records – 8:30 to 10:30 The Second […]
Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Drops to Record Low 3.9 Percent
Oregon’s unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in July, which was Oregon’s lowest unemployment rate since comparable records began in 1976. Oregon’s June unemployment rate was 4.0 percent. The U.S. unemployment rate matched Oregon’s rate in both months: 3.9 percent in July and 4.0 percent in June.In July, Oregon’s nonfarm payroll employment rose by 5,400 jobs, following a revised (and much bigger)
SOREDI Hosts Dinner with Mayors and Leaders to Promote Regional Unity and Collaboration
Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SOREDI) successfully held its first biannual Crown Dinner on August 3, 2018 at the Eagle Point Golf with the region’s highest elected officials attending, representing 14 of 15 Southern Oregon jurisdictions. The next Crown Dinner is already scheduled for March 1, 2019 at Climate City Brewing in Grants Pass. […]
SOREDI Hosts Manufacturing Summit Featuring the Bald Futurist, Steve Brown
SOREDI will hold the 2018 Southern Oregon Manufacturing Summit from 8 am – 1:30 pm on Friday, October 5 at the RCC Table Rock Campus in White City. This year, the summit will feature Steve Brown, the Bald Futurist. Early bird tickets are available through September 7: SOREDI Members $35/Non-Members $45. After September 7, prices […]
Health Care Dominates Oregon’s Nonprofit Employment
A not-for-profit corporation, commonly referred to as a "nonprofit," qualifies for federal tax exempt status, and must reinvest any surplus revenues into efforts that further the mission of the organization. They are prohibited from passing profits on to those who control the organization. These organizations range from trade unions and religious groups to food banks and private schools. Many
June 2018 Oregon Statewide Economic Indicators
First, in case you missed it, registration is now available for: 15th Annual Oregon Economic Forum Reaching for Economic Equity and Inclusion in the Second Gilded Age Registration available! Second, for coverage of the national economy, please visit Tim Duy’s Fed Watch.… Continue Reading →
SOREDI Members Invited on a September Tour of Medford’s Modern Historic Businesses
Guests will enjoy lunch at Grape Street Grill. While touring these interesting locations, participants often learn about hidden employment opportunities and have the ability to network with other SOREDI members. The tour begins at 8:00 am at People’s Bank, 1311 E. Barnett Road in Medford. Owned by California Oregon Broadcasting Inc. (COBi), KOBI and KOTI/Channel […]
Crater Works, Central Point Maker Space Schedules Design Development Review
Crater Works, Central Point’s Maker Space invites the public to attend Design Development Review Meeting Date: Saturday, August 4, 2018 Time: 10 am – 12 pm Location: 419 N. Front Street, Central Point, OR 97502 School District 6 staff, DIRT Executive and the architectural team will be on hand to answer your questions. We will have […]
Oregon’s Brewing Industry Still Growing, but at a Much Slower Pace
A brewing establishment is any location with onsite brewing, including large manufacturing breweries, brew pubs, and nano breweries. Those establishments with at least one covered employee and brewing on site were included in this analysis. As a result home brewers and pubs without onsite brewing were not included.
Although we continue to see new breweries and pubs being created each year, an
