SPRINGFIELD – At least 8,500 households in Springfield now can connect to a new fiber Internet company — one that boasts “the fastest home Internet in the country.” Ziply Fiber on April 24 was celebrated by the Springfield Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Fiber is most notably[Read More…]
Business & Development
Government, Business briefs – Week of April 25
Creswell to receive $1 million for wastewater treatment facility CRESWELL – Gov. Tina Kotek signed SB 1530 on April 17 which allocated money from the general fund to various cities and programs throughout the state. One line item was to allocate $1 million “to the City of Creswell for wastewater[Read More…]
Springfield moves along tax program for housing
SPRINGFIELD – Earlier this week, the City moved along with its plan to implement a property tax exemption for multiple-unit housing to incentivize development of more diverse housing and address Springfield’s lack of housing choice. Council has been considering developing the Housing Diversity Tax Exemption (HDTE) since 2017, according to[Read More…]
BUSINESS BRIEFS – Week of April 18
Lane County storm drain cleaning program accepting business signups through May ■ After launching last fall, Lane County’s Storm Water Management Program is back and accepting business applicants. The voluntary program allows businesses in Lane County to help maintain storm drains for a reduced flat fee of $65 per drain.[Read More…]
Springfield City Council updates: SEDA to buy bank building; also, Vino & Vango to get the boot
SPRINGFIELD – The City’s economic development agency this week gained a new property and also lost a longtime tenant. The Springfield Economic Development Agency this week approved steps forward to purchase the now-vacant U.S. Bank at 437 Main St. The city manager will negotiate and enter into an option agreement[Read More…]
Creswell Roundup: City Council and Construction
City Council Rep. Conrad’s Report House district 12 representative Charlie Conrad spoke at the April 8 council meeting about his experiences in the most recent legislative session, providing insight into many measures and one monetary request which he has been fighting for. The two bills Conrad submitted were HB 4043[Read More…]
Planets aligned for Star Frog to find home in Cottage Grove
COTTAGE GROVE – When two self-proclaimed “witchy hippies” set off on a business venture to bring metaphysical stores to the small towns they lived in, it was only a matter of time before Star Frog made its debut in the Grove. Star Frog, now located at 211 N. 9th St.,[Read More…]
State’s first standalone inpatient rehab unit to break ground in Springfield
Hospital will also house region’s first brain injury unit SPRINGFIELD – The State’s first inpatient rehabilitation hospital will be coming to Springfield in 2026. This is not the first time hospitals have had rehabilitation units, but this will be the first standalone hospital in Oregon solely dedicated to inpatient rehabilitation.[Read More…]
SVdP back in CG
Cottage Grove re-welcomes thrift store St. Vincent de Paul to the neighborhood COTTAGE GROVE – “You can usually find treasure somewhere,” Cottage Grove resident Vicki Whisler said as she combed through a rack of purses at Cottage Grove’s new St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) at 910 Row River Road. “There’s always[Read More…]
Sustainable landscaper’s business is blooming
Morganic Roots owner, a former point guard, finds true outside game COTTAGE GROVE — A couple of decades ago, the Morgan family was known as a basketball family. After graduating from South Eugene High School in 2005, point guard Arnold E. Morgan Jr. – better known as J.R. Morgan – moved[Read More…]
