Deschutes Brewery is on the verge of a major expansion into the East Coast market. But owner Gary Fish explains why, even as it continues to diversify its market, it hasn’t lost track of where its home is.
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Tattoo Invitational Inks Money for Local Economy
There’s a buzz surrounding the Evergreen Tattoo Invitational, and it’s not just the sound of tattoo needles. Last February’s inaugural convention brought tattoo artists from around the world to Springfield’s Willamalane Center for Sports and Recreation. This year a tattooist from California who wasn’t invited to the 2015 show tried to hack his way in.
Keeping the Millstones Turning
Driving through the I-5 corridor in the Willamette Valley, there’s a sign near Albany declaring it “The Grass Seed Capital of the World.†While that part of our fertile Willamette Valley is known for grass, there are many small farmers are who actively trying to change that, and the owners of Camas Country Mill have […]
Bill Kievith, Award-Winning Volunteer and employee at 75
By Vanessa on March 4, 2015 in Boomer and Senior News, Business, People Profiles, Retirement, Seniors
Published in August 2013 edition of Boomer and Senior News. Bill Kievith, Award-Winning Volunteer and employee at 75 By Vanessa Salvia It takes a lot to get Bill Kievith riled up. In fact, not even a traffic accident that totaled his car can lead him to express anything other than gratefulness. On a recent […]
Ultimate Fitness Offers Personal Training For All Your Health Goals
Ultimate Fitness, tucked away in a plaza on Coburg Road, might sound like the name of a gym, but it’s not. There’s no membership fees, no loud rock music or competitive posturing. Ultimate Fitness owner Kathy Stewart-Bronson works one-on-one with people by appointment only, and offers massage along with personalized workouts to help people recover […]
Mirage Hair Systems in Eugene
Mirage Hair Systems is tucked into an out-of-the-way wing on the second floor of Oakway Center. Anyone wanting a hair cut or color could walk in and possibly not even be aware that there was a private room in the back with highly sophisticated equipment for scalp analysis and prosthetics.
VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists Celebrate 15 Years
veterinary specialty group in Oregon. In addition to treating critically ill and injured pets at their fully-staffed, 24-hour ICU and emergency service, VCA NWVS also offers specialty services in cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, radiology, and both orthopedic and soft tissue surgery.
Veterinary Profile: Viking Veterinary Care
Dr. Rosie Gilbert doesn’t look like a Viking warrior, but evidence of her ancestry is everywhere at Viking Animal Hospital. Originally from Petersburg, Alaska  a town known as “Alaska’s Little Norway† she brings that heritage into her practice.
Veterinary Profile: Heartfelt Veterinary Practice
Portland veterinarian Dr. Thomas Mackowiak at Heartfelt Veterinary Hospital chose the name Heartfelt because they approach their practice by treating their clients’ pets with the same gentle, professional care they would their own.
Beat the Crowds, Shop Local Online
By Vanessa on November 29, 2014 in Art and Artists, Business, Entrepreneurs, Eugene Weekly: Holiday, Holidays
I love is supporting local artisans but don’t like the hassle of fighting for parking spaces and navigating crowded stores. Luckily there’s a way to avoid the holiday horrors and still shop locally, and it’s called Etsy.