Do you dream of running your own business, but don’t know how to get started? Then Umpqua GrowthTalks may be for you. The informal, free talks are produced by the Umpqua Economic Development Partnership and designed for people who want to start a business, already own one or want to support …
With the decade ending and 2020 on the horizon, this is a good time to dust off the crystal ball and make some predictions for what the economic landscape will look like next year. Here are my predictions for the top business stories for Douglas County in 2020. Numbers 1-10 appear below; num…
A few weeks ago I sat in on an early morning webinar titled “A New Vision and Future for Chambers of Commerce” by Roger Brooks. It was very informative and was hosted by Henry Stevens with the Bring Em In Committee.
Entrepreneurs in Douglas County could get some free training aimed toward getting their businesses off the ground, thanks to a $100,000 grant given to the City of Roseburg.
TR CITY — The McDonald’s here was the place to be Saturday night, and it was not because of the Big Mac’s, fries or clean bathrooms (although those did come in handy).
It’s that time of year when most everyone’s electrical usage begins to increase. Is there an explanation for it? Always. But breaking through the language barrier and communicating the reasons in non-industry language is part of the answer.
December is such a magical month leading up to Christmas. The anticipation builds in the hearts of children and adults alike. In our community of Sutherlin, we come together all month long to share our joy and blessings.
Thanksgiving is here, which means it’s time for Elkton’s Art & Wine Tour this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This year’s tour includes 30 artisans, four wineries and six eateries — some that are only open during the tour.
A woman who worked as a clerk at a Roseburg market is suing the market and its manager for creating a hostile work environment that reportedly included acts of sexual assault and battery, and sexual harassment against her.
The City of Roseburg Economic Development Commission is accepting applications for the funding of tourism-related projects within the Roseburg area. All applications submitted must fulfill the objective to attract visitors to Roseburg. These funds are available from the Roseburg hotel/motel …
Greetings from Glendale!
The City of Drain has plenty of activities taking place the rest of 2019. First, this coming Halloween the Church of Christ is hosting a Trunk and Treat at the corner of 1st Street and B Avenue. There will be some hot, exciting cars there. The event starts at 6 p.m. and candy will be availab…
MYRTLE CREEK — More than 25 businesses in Myrtle Creek are embracing the fun of the Halloween season with the first Myrtle Creek Scarecrow Contest.
The new medical boutique spa in Roseburg, Mei Rai, smells like eucalyptus and has a sparkling-clean modern interior.
Oakland is open for business and wearing its beautiful fall colors. The gold and red tree foliage standing bright against the deep green of our forests provides classic Oregon fall vistas.
Fall is here, school is in session and things are certainly hopping in Riddle! The Main Street flower baskets have given way to fall colors of the planter boxes. The beauty of fall is all around us.
It looks like visitors coming to Roseburg will have another housing option in the form of a new hotel.
It may have flown largely under the radar, but make no mistake about it: the Oregon Trails Summit that took place this week in Roseburg was a big deal for a variety of reasons.
The venerable building that housed Harvard Avenue Drugs and Gifts in Roseburg for 60 years before the business closed at the end of July is being torn down.
The oldest McDonald’s in Roseburg is undergoing a total makeover and will soon feature the latest style, features and services available.
CANYONVILLE — Southern Oregon high school students had a chance to work on power lines, interact with a K-9, explore the inside of black hawk helicopter and operate different equipment at the Southern Oregon Trade Careers Expo on Thursday.
It’s a little hard to picture, just looking at the barren patch of land that’s been sitting here seemingly forever. Then again, most projects of this size and scope are.
Two well-known and longstanding Myrtle Creek businesses plan to move their stores to nearby locations that will allow them to spread out and grow.
As we move into fall, we have a theme for Myrtle Creek! And it includes the Tri City area too! It is called The Steelhead Run.
It has been an amazing summer here in Yoncalla. It’s hard to believe that it is almost over.
Five Guys, an international restaurant chain that has developed a bit of a cult following for their made-to-order burgers, fresh-cut fries and milkshakes flavored with real bacon bits, is looking to come to Roseburg.
A pizzeria with more than 200 outlets in California but only one in Oregon is set to open a new restaurant near Roseburg High School early next year.
Reedsport and Winchester Bay have been bustling with activity this summer! The annual events in the area have all gone well and we are hoping to expand those.
Oregon Pacific Bank has added Jeff Benham as vice president, commercial relationship manager in their Roseburg branch at 2555 NW Edenbower Blvd.
Fresh coffee, milkshake machines and a beer cave are some of the state-of-the-art features available at the new Chevron gas station on Garden Valley Boulevard.
The town of Elkton is putting out the welcome mat Labor Day weekend for our annual Fort Umpqua Days Celebration.
As the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce rolled into 2019, we knew it would be a year of changes, challenges and chances. Chances to provide new and expanded services to our members and the Douglas County business community. Well, 2019 has not disappointed.
NeighborWorks Umpqua is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m., Aug. 29 at 2843 NE Douglas Ave. for the low-income housing community, Deer Creek Village. The organization expects to have people move in by mid-2020.
Despite a settlement between Roseburg Forest Products and the City of Weed, both sides of a long-running water dispute still face some unfinished business in court.
