Summary: <p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Jefferson Exchange – April 1, 2013, HOUR 1</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b> <span class="headlinetext">Non-Profits Collaborating</span> </b><br><br> The recession was hard on non-profit organizations, just as much or more than it was on families and businesses. The improving economy is helping matters a bit, but non-profit managers still need to find funding... and occasionally, compare notes. The note-comparing will go on later this month at the <a href="http://www.oregonnonprofitleadersconference.org/" target="_blank"><strong>Oregon Nonprofit Leaders Conference</strong></a> in Medford. Conference chair Amy Cuddy joins us with the details.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b> <span class="headlinetext">Pear Blossom at 60</span> </b><br><br> Medford's <a href="http://pearblossomparade.org/" target="_blank"><strong>Pear Blossom Festival</strong></a> hits a milestone this year: the 60th edition of the festival that now includes a foot race, a parade, a food fair and more. Most of the events take place next week, so this week is a good time to snag festival president Darcey Mann-Self for an interview about the illustrious history of the Pear Blossom, and where it's going now and in the future. </p>
