New Oregon Laws Will Have Impact in 2016
The 2015 Oregon legislature enacted a number of new laws that directly impact Oregon businesses…
Yearly Archives: 2016
Maintaining Economic Growth Despite Difficult Environment
The last few months have certainly given all of us plenty to think about. High…
Essentials for Successful Annual Strategic Planning
I have always had a deep desire to be part of something bigger than myself,…
Small Business Development Center at the Heart of Business Growth
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Central Oregon Community College (COCC)continues to see improvement…
Development Prevailing Theme in Commercial Real Estate
A year ago, I wrote about the increases in lease and occupancy rates leading to…
Expect Better Than Average Revenue Growth in Central Oregon Business Sectors
If Central Oregon were an island and unconnected to the rest of the world, 2016…
Discovering the Value of the Arts to Regional Economic Prosperity
While the public is excited about the next new thing in technology and arts and…
Anticipating Sold Economic Growth
Whether by chance or causality, election years tend to carry with them generally more optimism…
Canine Care Kits Wins Awesome Bend Pitch Night
Thirteen-year-old Alice McKnight won a record $1,397 at the January Awesome Bend Pitch Night with…
Branding is a Slow Burn
I know a good thing when I see it. When White Knuckle Studios Producer Paul…