Oregon Coast Visitors Association Presents Mountain Bike Oregon 2024

We’re getting hyped for Mountain Bike Oregon (MBO), the all-inclusive three-day mountain biking festival featuring world-class singletrack in Oakridge, Oregon. Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) is this year’s title sponsor, and our staff can’t wait to hit the trails with the mountain bi...

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Housing… as a benefit.

Support your workforce where it counts, with benefits of the future. Jerryck Murrey wants to give you the competitive edge in recruiting and retaining the best talent available. After experiencing housing insecurity in his own life, Jerryck turned his entrepreneurial mind toward the intersection of ...

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The Great Consolidation of Banks and Acceleration of Branch Closures Across Oregon

Introduction Over the last ten years, Oregon has witnessed a significant transformation in its banking landscape. The closure of bank branches has become a common occurrence, impacting both urban and rural communities. In this article, we delve into the reasons behind this trend, its effects on loca...

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Lane County Jobs Projected to Increase 10% by 2032

Lane County’s total employment will grow by 16,800 jobs between 2022 and 2032, according to new projections from the Oregon Employment Department. The projections are primarily due to structural job growth in the economy as most industries had largely recovered from losses during the COVID-19 rece...

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Oregon Pacific Bank Supports Local Community Development with Member Impact Fund Grants

Florence, Ore., April 30, 2024 — Oregon Pacific Bank is proud to announce its support for local community development through its participation in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) Member Impact Fund. This matching grant program is designed to offer eligible organizat...

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Citizens Bank partners with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to award $24,000 in Member Impact Fund Grants

Grant program supports affordable housing and community development. CORVALLIS, Ore, April 30, 2024 – Citizens Bank has partnered with the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Des Moines to provide $24,000 in grants from the FHLB Des Moines Member Impact Fund to the Boys &...

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Breaking Down the FTC Rule Banning Non-Competes: What Employers Need to Know

Labor, Employment & Benefits Legal Update April 30, 2024 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has voted to publish its final rule banning most worker non-compete agreements. If and when the rule becomes effective, it will ban non-competes going forward. It will also prevent businesses f...

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New Funding Will Invest in Promising Oregon Technology and Science Startups

Today Business Oregon and its Oregon Innovation Council announced a $4 million awardto the Portland Seed Fund that will provide investments in early-stage Oregon businessesthrough the Intrepid Oregon Fund. Portland Seed Fund (PSF) was selected to manage Business Oregon’sCommercialization Gap Fund ...

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