Tag: Greg Smith
UEC Business Resource Center Gets Grant to Help Small Businesses
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s Business Resource Center (BRC) has received a $75,000 grant from Business Oregon to provide technical assistance to under-served and under-resourced...
Port of Morrow CEO Ryan Neal Dies from COVID-19 Complications
Ryan Neal, the executive director of the Port of Morrow, died on Tuesday.
The Port of Morrow released a statement saying Neal, 40, had died...
State Rep. Greg Smith Announces 2022 Legislative Priorities
On Feb. 1 the Oregon Legislature will convene the 2022 Legislative Session. State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) offered the following statements regarding District 57...
Needing Financing for Your Small Business? Free Webinar Can Help
By Greg Smith
Loan officers consider many things when determining whether someone is credit worthy. Bankers often assess these factors using what are called the “Five...
State Rep. Smith to Continue Serving as Chair of GOP Caucus...
Oregon House Republican Leadership positions where announced today with Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) being re-elected chair of the Caucus Budget.
“It is my honor to...
Umatilla Electric Business Resource Center Hires Spanish Interpreter
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center (BRC) has hired Diana Cobian, an Eastern Oregon University sophomore, who will be providing Spanish translation services...
UEC Business Resource Center Hires Kristin Connell as Lead Adviser
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center has hired Kristin Connell, a Hermiston native, as the lead business adviser serving the UEC service territories.
Connell spent...
Umatilla Java Junkies Awarded Financing for Extensive Remodel
Umatilla Electric Cooperative has announced its efforts in financing the remodel of Umatilla Java Junkies, LLC’s Irrigon location.
Owners Dauna Griggs and Victoria Borden will use the...
Ways and Means Members OK New Federal Grants for Oregon Vets
The Oregon Joint Ways and Means Committee retroactively approved the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs application for two federal State Home Construction Grants.
These grants,...
PPP Deadline Draws Near
By Greg Smith
Businesses which have not yet applied for the first or second draw of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) need to do so...
Area Republicans Claim Victories in State House, Senate Races
Republican Bobby Levy easily topped her Democratic opponent Tuesday night to win a seat in the state’s 58th House District.
Levy, a business owner, farmer, and...
In Times of Crises, Businesses Need to Have Adequate Cash Reserves
By Greg Smith
I’m sure many have heard the phrase, “Cash is King.” Having adequate savings not only protects a business from unexpected crises like...
Thinking of Deducting Home Office Expenses? Read This First
By Greg Smith
Not everyone qualifies for the home office deduction. First and foremost, according to the Internal Revenue Service, employees are not eligible, unfortunately....
Overcoming Obstacles to Getting Your Employees Back to Work
By Greg Smith
One of the biggest challenges many employers are facing is getting their workforce back on the job during the continuing COVID environment....
Couple Remodel Umatilla Lounge into Family-Friendly Restaurant
Daren and Paulette Dufloth have transformed the former Riverside Bar & Lounge in Umatilla into a family-friendly, bistro-style restaurant.
They have completely remodeled the restaurant...
A Few Helpful Tips for Navigating the PPP Forgiveness Process
By Greg Smith
Those businesses which received Paycheck Protection Program funds (PPP) are no doubt aware that all or a portion of the loan is...
UEC Business Resource Webinar to Focus on Financial Statements
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center will present a live financial webinar at noon on Tuesday, May 26.
The topic will be financial statements...
May 20 Webinar Focuses on Managing Cash Flow Budget
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center financial webinar that was originally set for today will be re-scheduled for noon on Wednesday, May 20.
The...
UEC Revolving Loan Fund Offering Help to Local Businesses
Many businesses are finding themselves needing financing as they adjust to the changes which have occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Umatilla Electric Cooperative...
Tuesday Webinar to Help Folks ‘Get Your Financial House in Order’
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center will present a financial webinar at noon on Tuesday, May 12.
The event is hosted by Greg Smith...