Long before Gold Hill became an incorporated city in 1895, the area around Ti’lomikh Falls was home to the Takelma Indian Tribe. With the river to provide salmon, trout, and […]
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COVID-19 Small Business Grant Funding Available through CDBG Program
In spite of all the recent news, here’s an exciting announcement: Business Oregon’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has awarded $300,000 in total grant funds to be distributed to […]
Community Gems: From Gasburg and Gold to I-5 and PH-5
How many people know that Phoenix, Oregon was originally called Gasburg? Did you know that there was a civil war camp in the city? Or that the settlers found gold […]
Community Gems: Palmerton Park
What do a Persian Parrotia and a Japanese Snowbell have in common? Unless you’re an expert in dendrology (the study of trees), most people might not know both are living […]
SOREDI Announces New, Coordinated Effort to LAUNCH Ashland Entrepreneurs
Medford OR – Friday, September 30, at a luncheon at the Ashland Hills Inn, SOREDI Venture Catalyst, Tim Root will unveil a new plan to focus resources on entrepreneurs in […]
Southern Oregon Edge Profile: Darex
ASHLAND,OR– If you use a drill for your profession or do-it-yourself projects, you may well know Darex. Based in Ashland, Oregon, Darex is the creator and manufacturer of the world’s […]
Southern Oregon Edge Profile: Lithia Auto Stores
MEDFORD, OR – With nearly 200 dealerships in 18 states, Lithia Auto Stores could have located its national headquarters anywhere, but chose to build a LEED silver certified facility in Medford, Oregon. […]
Southern Oregon Edge Profile: Quantum Innovations
CENTRAL POINT, OR– After moving from Ohio to the Rogue Valley to be closer to his wife’s family, Norm Kester started a company in his garage. That was 18 years […]
Southern Oregon Edge Profile: ORW Architecture
MEDFORD, OR – The principals at Ogden Roemer Wilkerson Architecture came to Southern Oregon for the lifestyle and stayed for much more. Ken Ogden “fled” from Los Angeles 26 years ago after […]
Southern Oregon Edge Profile: Procare Software
MEDFORD, OR – Procare Software creates the world’s leading management tools for child care businesses. Recently, they outgrew their office space and rather than move out of Southern Oregon, owner Jeff Blum chose […]