While still moving at dial-up speed, a recent announcement from Lane Council of Governments offers a hopeful sign that the promise of broadband internet for rural parts of Lane County is getting closer. LCOG—which describes itself as a one-stop destination for services to local governments and agencies in the Lane[Read More…]
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Riding out the economic yo-yo in Lane
When I was young, my older brother could always outdo me in those activities kids did in the days before the internet. He could juggle, he could hacky sack, and most impressive of all he could do amazing tricks with a yo-yo. It wasn’t just that he had great yo-yoing[Read More…]
Addi’s Diner: Labor of Love
With Yankees hats tacked to the ceiling, license plates covering the walls, and striking checkerboard floors, Addi’s diner guarantees a colorful and lively breakfast and lunch experience. The charming 1950s-themed diner sits on the corner of S. 2nd and S. A streets in downtown Springfield. You’ve probably driven past it a[Read More…]
Any business can learn from the ‘Golden State Warriors’ model
This column is going to discuss at length the Golden State Warriors — recent NBA champs -– so it’s quite possible that I will lose half my readers at the end of this paragraph who are tired of hearing about the world champions. But if you stick around, I hope[Read More…]
Just in case: Prepare your business now
BOBBY STEVENS / CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO Springfield’s Banner Bank. Believe me, I’m knocking on wood and squeezing my lucky rabbit’s foot in hopes that the subject of this column will not come to fruition. But given where the economy might be headed, I thought it would be a good idea[Read More…]
We’re in urgent need of a ‘new generation of nurses’
CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO – Cascade Health nurse Karen Knowlton fills out an information card among vaccine materials in the early days of the pandemic. Unfortunately, the word of 2022 just may be “shortage.” Labor shortages, supply shortages, consumer goods shortages, and most recently, infant formula shortages. Another shortage may not[Read More…]
‘Customer care’ top priority for Creswell’s Emerald Valley Rx
CRESWELL – Cassandra Stuckey believes that the pharmacy industry is out of touch. She and her team are here to fix that, starting first with customer care. On Tuesday, May 3, the Creswell Chamber of Commerce hosted its first ribbon cutting event since its revival, welcoming Emerald Valley Rx to[Read More…]
A new vision to restore Creswell’s community events
MICHAEL DUNNE ON BUSINESS While Phoenix, Oregon is a two-and-a-half-hour drive south, there is a Phoenix of sorts located in downtown Creswell that deserves its own story. The Creswell Chamber of Commerce has recently risen from the hardship of COVID to re-open and re-launch efforts to support local businesses and[Read More…]
Pedaler celebrates ‘bites, bikes & boards in Springfield
ERIN TIERNEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO – From left: Victoria Doyle, Chamber CEO Vonnie Mikkelson, owner Greg Melitsoff, and Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon. SPRINGFIELD – On Thursday, March 31, Jasper’s Tavern reopened its doors with a new look and a new name, all in preparation to move into a new lane – the[Read More…]
Column: Millennials call for respect from Day One
There’s a TV commercial from a couple of years ago which shows a baby boomer portraying a standup comedian who gets up in front of an equally mature audience and complains, “Millennials, amirite!” I laughed when I first saw the spot, and as a card-carrying member of Generation X, I[Read More…]
