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...]
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...]
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...]
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: wildyeastbakery@gmail.com 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: brigitte@earthandseasalts.com 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: natives@willamettegardens.com 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: jess@jessbfit.com 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: info@cloudburstcreative.com 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: diane.helen.arney@gmail.com 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...]
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: omidarif@yahoo.com FACEBOOK: Jefferson Alley Tailoring & Alterations OWNER: Mohammed Aref Rezaee YEARS IN BUSINESS: 15 years as a tailor, … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: American Dream Pizza
American Dream Pizza ADDRESS: Campus: 2525 NW Monroe, Corvallis, OR Downtown: 214 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis, OR PHONE NUMBER: Campus: 541-757-1713 Downtown: 541-753-7373 WEBSITE: www.adpizza.com OWNER: Scott McFarland YEARS IN BUSINESS: 1989 - present NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 80 WHAT THEY SELL: … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Eads Broadcasting Corporation
Eads Broadcasting Corporation ADDRESS: 1390 Waverly Drive SE, Albany, OR; PO Box 749, Albany, OR 97321; 36991 KGAL Drive, Lebanon, OR PHONE NUMBER: 541-926-8683 WEBSITES: www.KGAL.com, www.KSHO.net, www.willamettevalleysports.com OWNER: Charlie Eads YEARS IN BUSINESS: 33 years NUMBER OF … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: LadyC’s CakePan
LadyC's CakePan PHONE NUMBER: 541-738-6338 WEBSITE: www.LadyCsCakePan.com OWNER: Cheryl L. Hase YEARS IN BUSINESS: 4 WHAT SHE SELLS: Cupcakes, cakes, scones, biscotti and cookies WHY YOU SHOULD GO: LadyC’s goodies are affordable and delicious You wouldn’t know it from the outside, but at … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Valley Eye Care
Valley Eye Care ADDRESS: 1505 NW Harrison Blvd Corvallis, Oregon 97330 PHONE NUMBER: 541-754-6222 WEBSITE: www.visionsource-valleyeyecare.com OWNERS: Dr. Jim Hale and Dr. Rob Young (pictured at left with their colleagues, Dr. Eric Knutson and Dr. Maureen Arthurs) YEARS IN BUSINESS: Over 50 … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Abundant Solar
Abundant Solar EMAIL ADDRESS: james@abundantsolar.com PHONE NUMBER: 541-231-8772 WEBSITE: www.abundantsolar.com OWNER: James Reismiller, Journeyman Electrician YEARS IN BUSINESS: 9 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 3 WHAT THEY SELL: Solar electric systems WHY YOU SHOULD GO: For high-quality, … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Tom Laster DDS
Tom Laster DDS ADDRESS: 2444 NW Professional Drive, Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE NUMBER: 541- 758-1505 WEBSITE: www.tomlasterdds.com OWNER: Tom Laster YEARS IN BUSINESS: 3 years in Corvallis, owner of business for one month NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 7 WHY YOU SHOULD GO: For professional dental care … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Eats & Treats Cafe
Eats & Treats Cafe ADDRESS: 1644 Main Street, Philomath, OR 97370 PHONE NUMBER: 541-307-0225 WEBSITE: eats-treats.com OWNERS: Lynda and Sandy McHenry YEARS IN BUSINESS: 2 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 6 full-time, 22 part-time WHY YOU SHOULD GO: For delicious food served by a friendly, … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Employee Leasing Fund
Employee Leasing Fund ADDRESS: 316 SW Washington Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97333 PHONE NUMBER: 541-757-1945 OWNER: Ilene Anderton YEARS IN BUSINESS: 18 WHAT THEY SELL: Payroll and payroll reporting services WHY YOU SHOULD GO: To save time, money, and the frustration often related to payroll … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: The Color Wheel Company
The Color Wheel Company ADDRESS: 3266 West Hills Rd – Unit D, Philomath, OR 97370 PHONE NUMBER: 541-929-7526 WEBSITE: www.colorwheelco.com OWNER: Ken Haines YEARS IN BUSINESS: In Oregon since 1999, founded in 1986 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 8 WHAT THEY SELL: Color Wheels, Pocket Color Wheels, … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Broadleaf Architecture
Broadleaf Architecture ADDRESS: 534 NW 4th Street, Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE NUMBER: 541- 753-2900 WEBSITE: www.broadleafarchitecture.com OWNER: Lori Stephens YEARS IN BUSINESS: 11 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1 WHAT THEY SELL: Architectural services, including design, construction documentation, … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Oregon Screen Crafts
Oregon Screen Crafts ADDRESS: 457 SW C Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97333 PHONE NUMBER: 541-752-5459 WEBSITE: www.oregonscreencrafts.com OWNER: J. Andrew Collins YEARS IN BUSINESS: 48 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1 WHAT THEY SELL: Screen construction and repair WHY YOU SHOULD GO: For creative solutions and … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Pegasus Games
Pegasus Games ADDRESS: 155 NW 4th Street, Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE NUMBER: 541-738-8266 FACEBOOK: Pegasus Games OWNER: Marc LeRoux YEARS IN BUSINESS: 12 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1 WHAT THEY SELL: Awesome board games, card games, and miniature games WHY YOU SHOULD GO: Pegasus Games offers a … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Trump’s Hobbies
Trump’s Hobbies ADDRESS: 2401 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE NUMBER: 541-753-7540 WEBSITE: www.trumpshobbies.com OWNER: Jim Trump YEARS IN BUSINESS: 43 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1 full-time, 1 part-time WHAT HE SELLS: Radio control planes, helicopters, cars, and boats; model … [Read more...]
Buy Local First Day – November 30, 2013
The Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Corvallis Independent Business Alliance are co-sponsors of Buy Local First, an ongoing community-wide challenge that encourages Corvallis residents to first consider buying from a locally owned independent business before making a purchasing decision. The … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Vivacity Spirits
Vivacity Spirits ADDRESS: 720 NE Granger Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE NUMBER: 541-286-4285 WEBSITE: www.vivacityspirits.com OWNERS: Caitlin Prueitt and Chris Neumann YEARS IN BUSINESS: 2½ NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1 WHAT THEY SELL: Vodka, gin, and liqueur WHY YOU SHOULD GO: For distilled … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Tobias Weiss Design
Tobias Weiss Design ADDRESS: 7345 SW Deerhaven Drive, Corvallis, OR 97333 PHONE NUMBER: 541-738-1897 WEBSITE: www.tobiasweissdesign.com OWNER: Julie Tobias Weiss YEARS IN BUSINESS: 14 WHAT SHE SELLS: Graphic design WHY YOU SHOULD GO: For high-quality design of marketing products to promote … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Willamette Investment Advisors
Willamette Investment Advisors ADDRESS: 520 NW Oak Ave, Suite A, Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE: 1-888-758-8090 WEBSITE: www.willametteinvestmentadvisors.com OWNER: Brian Robertson YEARS IN BUSINESS: 13 total (4½ in Corvallis) WHAT YOU SELL: Financial planning, retirement, investments WHY YOU … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Corvallis Insurance Services
Corvallis Insurance Services ADDRESS: 456 SW Washington Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE NUMBER: 541-757-1990 WEBSITE: www.oregoninsurancestore.com OWNERS: Peter Ball & Wayne Lystra YEARS IN BUSINESS: 41 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 8 (in two offices, Corvallis and Monmouth) WHAT THEY SELL: … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Northwest Realty Consultants
Northwest Realty Consultants ADDRESS: 360 NW Tyler Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE NUMBER: 541-753-4567 WEBSITE: www.northwestrealtyconsultants.com OWNER: Gary Rodgers YEARS IN BUSINESS: 29 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 11 WHAT THEY SELL: Real estate services (sales, property management, publisher … [Read more...]