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Liam Moriarty/JPRRecent decades have not been kind to rural Oregon. As natural resources come under increased pressure -- and the economy becomes more globalized -- small,… -
Liam Moriarty/JPRMany rural Oregon towns share the same problems; the natural resources they traditionally based their economies on no longer support them, and isolation…
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Port Orford is perched on the Pacific coast, less than ten miles from the westernmost point in Oregon. And while it’s only about 60 miles as the crow…
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Like many rural towns, Port Orford, on Oregon’s south coast, has struggled with shifting economic tides. The Port of Port Orford has long been a key…
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Chicago. Vancouver. Memphis. Talent. How did one of the Rogue Valley's smaller cities end up on that list? Because of the enthusiasm of city leaders for…
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The company with the quiet motorcycles is going big time. Brammo, now based in Talent, gained fame as a maker of electric motorcycles. That part of the…
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The Great Recession featured many arguments over the correct role of government in restoring the economy to health. Austerity and tax cuts? Or…
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The talk in a recovering economy often turns to how we can support and encourage entrepreneurs. This is nothing new for WESO, Women Entrepreneurs of…
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Look out, Sheboygan and Gainesville… Medford's on the move. The recent report on "Best Performing Cities 2014" showed the Medford area moving up among the…
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In or out of recession, there's a constant discussion of helping businesses to start and grow. But just what does that entail? The people at Southern…
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Starting a business in today's world differs a bit from in the past.In many cases, it behooves the entrepreneur to think of customers and markets far from…
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One of Southern Oregon's largest employers will soon answer to new bosses.Harry & David is being sold to 1-800Flowers.com for $142.5 Million in cash.Harry…
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Southern Oregon has an edge over other areas when it comes to economic development. More than one, actually. What appeals to one business may not be the…
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The region has its share of industrial parks, but the "technology park" envisioned for White City is out of the ordinary. The idea is to draw businesses…
