Join us for the launch of our 14th year! You are invited to attend the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition's Annual Meeting of partner organizations and volunteers on Friday, January 24, from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Everyone is … [Read more...]
Buy Local First Extravaganza Winter Marketplace • Dec 14
Shop locally this holiday season and support our local economy! Buy Local First Extravaganza Winter Marketplace Saturday, December 14 11am–4pm Benton County Fairgrounds, Guerber Hall Celebrating all things local. Local food, local arts, local products, local music, local currency. Find a … [Read more...]
Buy Local First Holiday Contest • Nov 23–Dec 7
Shop locally this holiday season and support our local economy! Buy Local First Holiday Contest November 23–December 7 Visit participating businesses and enter to win great prizes (no purchase necessary). Get social to win! Check-in on social media for additional chances to win the grand … [Read more...]
Your Downtown: What’s Next?
Be part of this free community workshop! Tuesday, November 5, 2019 5:30–7:30 pm Courtyard Marriott, 400 SW 1st Street Help explore the future of the heart of our City at Your Downtown: What’s Next? Community members are invited to take part in a facilitated discussion to imagine the future … [Read more...]
Buy Local First Day is Saturday, November 23
Shop locally this holiday season – and support our local economy! Buy Local First Corvallis Day Saturday, November 23, 2019 Visit participating businesses for special treats, sales and discounts. See all of the options below! Buy Local First Corvallis Holiday Contest November 23 – December 7, … [Read more...]
Quarterly Gathering • July 18
Join us for lively presentations, networking and delicious snacks! A diverse mix of local sustainability efforts will be highlighted at our next quarterly gathering. Thursday, July 18 12 noon–1:30 pm Corvallis-Benton County Public Library The gathering will feature presentations by Coalition … [Read more...]
Local Food Forum • May 7, 16 & 30
A 3-part series featuring local grains, produce and beverages. Corvallis area residents will have a rare chance to hear local growers, producers, and sellers discuss the benefits and challenges of creating a robust, resilient local food system. The public is invited to a 3-part Local Food Forum … [Read more...]
Quarterly Gathering • April 18
Join us for lively presentations, networking and delicious snacks! A diverse mix of local sustainability efforts will be highlighted at our next quarterly gathering. Thursday, April 18 12 noon–1:30 pm Corvallis-Benton County Public Library The gathering will feature presentations by … [Read more...]
Annual Meeting slideshow
If you missed our annual meeting in January or would like a recap, here's another chance to see the slideshow. The annual meeting featured presentations about our accomplishments in 2018 and plans for 2019. We have been working on a wide variety of projects in 12 topic areas: Community … [Read more...]
Annual Meeting is Friday 1/11/19
We hope you'll join us for the launch of our 13th year! You are invited to attend the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition's Annual Meeting of partner organizations and volunteers on Friday, January 11, from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. … [Read more...]
Buy Local First Day is Saturday, Dec. 1
Shop locally this holiday season – and support our local economy! Buy Local First Day Saturday, December 1, 2018 Visit participating businesses for special treats, sales and discounts. See all the options below! Buy Local First Holiday Contest December 1–8, 2018 Enter to win gift cards or … [Read more...]
Quarterly Gathering • October 4
Join us for lively presentations, networking and delicious snacks! A diverse mix of local sustainability efforts will be highlighted at our next quarterly gathering. Thursday, October 4 12 noon–1:30 pm Corvallis-Benton County Public Library The gathering will feature presentations by … [Read more...]
Quarterly Gathering • July 27
Join us for lively presentations, networking, and delicious snacks! A diverse mix of local sustainability efforts will be highlighted at our next quarterly gathering. Friday, July 27 12 noon–1:30 pm Corvallis-Benton County Public Library The gathering will feature presentations by three … [Read more...]
Quarterly Gathering • April 27
Join us for lively presentations, networking, and delicious snacks! A diverse mix of local sustainability efforts will be highlighted at our next quarterly gathering. Friday, April 27 12 noon–1:30 pm Corvallis-Benton County Public Library The gathering will feature presentations by three … [Read more...]
Saving Green
Want a more sustainable workplace? Saving Green is your answer! We can help your small to medium sized business or organization. And it's FREE! Contact us today for your free assessment. Saving Green is a free sustainability assistance program for … [Read more...]
Annual Meeting is Friday 1/12/18
We hope you'll join us for the launch of our 12th year! You are invited to attend the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition's Annual Meeting of partner organizations and volunteers on Friday, January 12, from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. … [Read more...]
Buy Local First Holiday Contest
Do your holiday shopping locally this year and help keep our businesses thriving! Buy Local First Holiday Contest December 2 – 10 Shop at participating businesses for your holiday needs. Visit participating CIBA businesses and enter the Holiday Contest for a chance to win the prizes listed … [Read more...]
Quarterly Gathering • October 20
Join us for lively presentations, networking, and delicious snacks! A diverse mix of local sustainability efforts will be highlighted at our next quarterly gathering. Friday, October 20 12 noon–1:30 pm Corvallis-Benton County Public Library The gathering will feature presentations by three … [Read more...]
Next Quarterly Gathering is July 28
Join us for lively presentations, networking, and delicious snacks! A diverse mix of local sustainability efforts will be highlighted at the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s next Quarterly Gathering on Friday, July 28, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Corvallis-Benton County Public … [Read more...]
Sustaining Our Local Businesses
Don't miss this special presentation featuring national leader Jeff Milchen! Helping Our Local Independent Businesses THRIVE Wednesday, May 24 • 6–8 pm Corvallis Odd Fellows Hall 223 SW 2nd Street Jeff Milchen is Co-Director & Co-Founder of AMIBA (American Independent Business Alliance). … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Bombs Away Cafe
Bombs Away Cafe ADDRESS: 2527 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE: 541-757-7221 WEBSITE: www.bombsawaycafe.com OWNER: Cloud Davidson YEARS IN BUSINESS: 25 (owned by Cloud for 9 months) NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 25 WHAT THEY SELL: Tex-Mex cuisine, beer, wine, and cocktails WHY YOU SHOULD … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Goosefoot Farm
Goosefoot Farm ADDRESS: 39123 Mason Rd. NE, Albany, OR 97322 PHONE: 541-926-2454 EMAIL: goosefootfarmllc.com OWNERS: Bridget Chipman, Marshall Haueter YEARS IN BUSINESS: 3 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: Volunteers only WHAT THEY SELL: Fresh produce, chicken and duck eggs, wheat and beans WHY YOU … [Read more...]
Buy Local First Day & Holiday Contest
Do your holiday shopping locally on Saturday, December 3rd! Buy Local First Day Saturday, December 3, 2016 Visit participating businesses for special treats, sales and discounts. Buy Local First Holiday Contest December 3–10, 2016 Enter to win gift cards and great prizes. On Saturday, … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Wild Yeast Bakery
Wild Yeast Bakery ADDRESS: 1975 SE Crystal Lake Dr #192 Corvallis, OR 97333 PHONE: 541-754-7040 EMAIL: FACEBOOK: Wild Yeast Community Supported Bakery OWNERS: April and Craig Hall Cutting NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 2 YEARS IN BUSINESS: 2 WHAT THEY SELL: Artisan breads … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Earth & Sea Salts
Earth & Sea Salts EMAIL: PHONE NUMBER: (541) 752-7668 WEBSITE: www.earthandseasalts.com OWNER: Brigitte McBride YEARS IN BUSINESS: 8 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1 WHAT THEY SELL: Organic sea salt blends WHY YOU SHOULD GO: It’s the simple and natural way to season … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Sweet Yoga
Sweet Yoga ADDRESS: 834 NE 2nd Street, Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE NUMBER: (541) 231-5992 WEBSITE: www.sweetyoga.net OWNER: Christine Farnandis YEARS IN BUSINESS: 6+ NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1 WHAT THEY SELL: Yoga classes (group/private), yoga therapy WHY YOU SHOULD GO: To release tension and … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Animal Crackers Pet Supply
Animal Crackers Pet Supply ADDRESS: 949 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE NUMBER: 541-753-4559 WEB SITE: www.animalcrackerspetsupply.com OWNERS: Kate Lindburg and Jim Dagata YEARS IN BUSINESS: 18 WHAT THEY SELL: Retail pet food and pet supplies WHY YOU SHOULD GO: The owners and staff … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Lorraine Anderson, Eco-Editor
Lorraine Anderson, Eco-Editor PHONE NUMBER: (541) 738-2868 WEBSITE: ecoeditoronline.com and earth-and-eros.blogspot.com OWNER: Lorraine Anderson YEARS IN BUSINESS: 34 WHAT SHE SELLS: Editorial services focused on environmental topics WHY YOU SHOULD GO: To make sure your written message … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Carts and Tools
Carts and Tools ADDRESS: 7171 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE NUMBER: 855-476-9834 WEBSITE: cartsandtools.com OWNER: Michael McGowen YEARS IN BUSINESS: 3 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 3 WHAT THEY SELL: Battery-powered tillers and hoes for serious market growers and gardeners WHY YOU SHOULD GO: … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Goodfoot Farm
Goodfoot Farm ADDRESS: 38001 Alexander Road, Philomath, OR 97370 PHONE NUMBER: 541-929-7367 WEBSITE: www.goodfootfarm.com OWNERS: Beth Hoinacki and Adam Ryan YEARS IN BUSINESS: 10 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 3 part-time seasonal; 8-10 berry pickers WHAT THEY SELL: Blueberries and a large selection … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Kapa Landscape Design
Kapa Landscape Design ADDRESS: 2340 Crystal Lake Drive, Corvallis, OR 97333 PHONE NUMBER: 541-760-7598 WEBSITE: www.kapalandscapedesign.com OWNER: Kapa Korobeinikov, B.A. Landscape Architecture YEARS IN BUSINESS: 8 WHAT THEY SELL: Landscape design services WHY YOU SHOULD GO: High quality … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Willamette Gardens
Willamette Gardens ADDRESS: 3290 SW Willamette Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97333 (by appointment only) PHONE NUMBER: 541-990-0948 WEBSITE: www.willamettegardens.com EMAIL: OWNER: Esther McEvoy YEARS IN BUSINESS: 15 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: Varies by season WHAT THEY SELL: … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Fairfield Farm
Fairfield Farm ADDRESS: 29204 Lakeside Drive, Corvallis, OR 97333 PHONE NUMBER: 541-766-8083 FACEBOOK: Fairfield Farm OWNER: Alice Fairfield YEARS IN BUSINESS: 8 WHAT SHE SELLS: Certified organic u-pick strawberries – also, garlic, winter squash, and frozen berries (blackberries, blueberries, … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Bella Vino Gift Baskets
Bella Vino Gift Baskets PHONE NUMBER: 503-949-1602 WEBSITE: www.bellavinogiftbaskets.com OWNER: Leigh Griffith YEARS IN BUSINESS: 3 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1 WHAT THEY SELL: Corvallis-centric gift baskets and boxes WHY YOU SHOULD GO: Give a custom gift full of everything Corvallis while … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: JessBFit
JessBFit EMAIL: PHONE NUMBER: 503-446-0803 WEBSITE: www.jessbfit.com OWNER: Jess Beauchemin YEARS IN BUSINESS: 3 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1 WHAT SHE SELLS: Personal training, small group fitness WHY YOU SHOULD GO: Gym-free fitness and playful movement! If you've ever been … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Cloudburst Creative
Cloudburst Creative CONTACT: WEBSITE: www.cloudburstcreative.com OWNER: Gregg Kleiner YEARS IN BUSINESS: 8 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1 WHAT HE SELLS: Compelling communications – from children's books and website copy to news releases, annual reports, birth announcements, … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Pane Relief Window Cleaning
Pane Relief Window Cleaning PHONE NUMBER: 541-207-5736 WEBSITE: www.panereliefwindowcleaning.com OWNER: Ken Vandehey YEARS IN BUSINESS: 28 WHAT HE SELLS: Commercial and residential window cleaning, pressure washing, roof and gutter cleaning WHY YOU SHOULD GO: For window, roof, and gutter … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Cirello’s Pizza
Cirello's Pizza Address: 919 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis, OR 97330 Phone number: 541-754-9199 Website: cirellospizza.com Owners: Ben Sargeant & Eric Pugh Years in business: 34 Number of employees: 10 Why you should go: They make the best New York style pizza in town! Cirello’s Pizza has … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Diane’s Urban Farm Retreat
Diane's Urban Farm Retreat ADDRESS: 770 SW Lookout Drive, Corvallis, OR 97333 PHONE NUMBER: 541-753-0762 EMAIL: AIRBNB: Kel's • Jem's • Jacey's OWNER: Diane Arney YEARS IN BUSINESS: 1 year WHAT THEY SELL: A farmhouse setting for meetings, seminars, and private … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Sky High Brewing
Sky High Brewing ADDRESS: 160 NW Jackson Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE NUMBER: 541-207-3277 WEBSITE: skyhighbrewing.com OWNERS: Scott McFarland, Brian Bovee & Mark O’Brien (General Manager: Jonathan Scott) YEARS IN BUSINESS: 3 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 75 WHAT THEY SELL: Locally brewed … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Planning for Profit
Planning for Profit PHONE NUMBER: 541-207-7775 WEBSITE: planningforprofit.net OWNER: Lisa Dunn YEARS IN BUSINESS: 1.5, but previously worked 6 years in engineering and 10 in finance WHAT SHE PROVIDES: Financial consultation and analysis for small businesses and non-profit organizations WHY YOU … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Second Glance
Second Glance ADDRESS: 3 locations – The Main Shop: 312 SW 3rd St The Annex: 214 SW Jefferson – The Alley: 312 SW Jefferson PHONE NUMBER: 541-753-8011 (Main) - 541-758- 9099 (Annex) - 541-753- 4069 (Alley) WEBSITE: www.glanceagain.com OWNER: Nancy Kneisel YEARS IN BUSINESS: 31 NUMBER OF … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Coffee Culture
Coffee Culture ADDRESS: (4 local establishments) Kings Boulevard – 1195 NW Kings Blvd., Timberhill – 2499 NW Kings Blvd., Ninth Street – 2215 NW 9th St., Downtown – 363 Jefferson Ave. PHONE NUMBER: Kings Boulevard 541-753-3030, Timberhill Shopping Center 541-758-6760, Ninth Street 541-758-3131, … [Read more...]
Investing for the World We Want
An event on the new Oregon law that allows all Oregonians to invest locally will be held this Thursday, May 7, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Dennis Hall, First Presbyterian Church (corner of Ninth and Monroe). “Investing for the World We Want” is the title of the featured presentation by Marco Vangelisti, … [Read more...]
Annual Meeting Wrap-up
The Corvallis Sustainability Coalition's Annual Meeting of partner organizations and volunteers was held on Monday, January 12, at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. The meeting featured presentations on accomplishments of 2014 and plans for 2015. The Coalition has been working on a … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Pura Vida Surf Shop
Pura Vida Surf Shop ADDRESS: 1327 Main St, Philomath, OR 97370 PHONE NUMBER: 541-929-7873 WEBSITE: www.pvsurfshop.com OWNERS: Jim Dagata and Robert Rube YEARS IN BUSINESS: 9 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 2 and others off and on WHAT THEY SELL: All things surfing related, skate boards, and services … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Lemon Twist Web Design
Lemon Twist Web Design PHONE NUMBER: 541-760-6585 WEBSITE: www.lemontwistwebsites.comOWNER: Denise Limon YEARS IN BUSINESS: 2 WHAT SHE SELLS: Website design, website maintenance and updates, search engine optimization, hosting and website usage training WHY YOU SHOULD GO: Denise truly cares … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Community Bulletin Board
Community Bulletin Board PHONE NUMBER: 971-533-5722 WEBSITE: www.communitybulletinboard.com OWNERS: Donald and Anna Russell YEARS IN BUSINESS: 6 months NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: One half-time WHAT THEY SELL: Free classified advertising, free display ads for non-profits, paid display ads for … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Jefferson Alley Tailoring
Jefferson Alley Tailoring ADDRESS: 312 SW Jefferson Avenue (in The Alley, a men’s resale clothing shop), Corvallis, OR 97333 PHONE: 541-753-4069 EMAIL: FACEBOOK: Jefferson Alley Tailoring & Alterations OWNER: Mohammed Aref Rezaee YEARS IN BUSINESS: 15 years as a tailor, … [Read more...]
Local Investment Survey Results
The Corvallis Sustainability Coalition is pleased to announce the results of the Economic Vitality Action Team’s Local Investing Survey. Background: In March 2013, the nearly 500 participants at the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Town Hall voted to make "Local Investing" the Coalition’s 2013 … [Read more...]