Robert L. Mauger, Attorney at Law ADDRESS: Bowlby Building, 310 NW 5th Street, Suite 107, Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE NUMBER: 541-250-0542 WEBSITE: www.rlm-law.com OWNER: Robert Mauger YEARS IN BUSINESS: 1 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1 FTE WHAT THEY PROVIDE: Legal services WHY YOU SHOULD GO: Robert … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Wilt Farms
Wilt Farms ADDRESS: 31567 Hwy 99W, Corvallis, OR 97333 PHONE NUMBER: 541-752-0460 WEB SITE: www.sunsetvalleyorganics.com OWNER: Bob and Diane Wilt YEARS IN BUSINESS: Farming since 1970 WHAT THEY SELL: Certified organically grown berries (blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries) – … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Many Hands Trading
Many Hands Trading ADDRESS: 259 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97333 PHONE NUMBER: 541-738-0808 WEBSITE: www.manyhandstrading.com OWNERS: Margaret and Lily Wilson MANAGER: Theresa McLaren YEARS IN BUSINESS: 6 years as an independent business WHAT THEY SELL: Children’s toys, books, jewelry, … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Footwise
Footwise ADDRESS: 301 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97333 PHONE NUMBER: 541-754-5021 WEBSITES: www.footwise.com and www.birkenstockexpress.com OWNERS: Dee Mooney and Peter Wendel YEARS IN BUSINESS: 30 years this February NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 40, which includes all four stores (Hood River, … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Kaleidoscope Studios
Kaleidoscope Studios ADDRESS: 620 NW Van Buren Ave, Suite 8, Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE NUMBER: 541-752-2323 FACEBOOK: Kaleidoscope Studios: Beads, Buttons & Jewelry OWNER: Laurie Zink YEARS IN BUSINESS: 1 + 10 as Day Dreamers WHAT THEY SELL: All manner of beads, buttons, and jewelry … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Troubadour Music Center
Troubadour Music Center ADDRESS: 521 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis, OR 97333 PHONE NUMBER: 541-752-7720 WEBSITE: www.troubadourmusiccenter.com OWNER: Kent Buys YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1970 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1.5 (two part-time) WHAT THEY SELL: Fine instruments and accessories (guitars, mandolins, … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Corvallis Sewing & Vacuum Center
Corvallis Sewing & Vacuum Center ADDRESS: 920 NW 9th Street, Suite 1, Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE NUMBER: 541-752-0011 WEBSITE: www.covallisvac.com OWNER: Craig Anderson YEARS IN BUSINESS: 51 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 5 part-time WHAT THEY SELL: Sewing and vacuum cleaning products and … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Corvallis Brewing Supply
Corvallis Brewing Supply ADDRESS: 119 SW 4th Street, Corvallis, OR 97333 PHONE NUMBER: 541-758-1674 WEBSITE: www.lickspigot.com OWNER: Joel Rea YEARS IN BUSINESS: 14 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 2 part-time and 2 full-time WHAT THEY SELL: Home fermentation supplies and packaged goods to go WHY YOU … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Grass Roots Books & Music
Grass Roots Books & Music ADDRESS: 227 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis, OR 97333 PHONE NUMBER: 541-754-7668 WEBSITE: www.grassrootsbookstore.com OWNERS: Jack Wolcott & Sandy Smith YEARS IN BUSINESS: 41 WHAT THEY SELL: A wide selection of new books ranging from good literature to children’s … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Blue Dawg Promotions
Blue Dawg Promotions WEBSITE: www.bluedawgpromotions.com FACEBOOK: Blue Dawg Promotions PHONE NUMBER: 541-752-1200 EMAIL: steve@bluedawgpromotions.com OWNER: Steve George YEARS IN BUSINESS: 27 WHAT HE SELLS: Promotional product marketing WHY YOU SHOULD GO: With 27 years of experience, Steve … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: The Golden Crane
The Golden Crane ADDRESS: 114 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis, OR 97333 PHONE NUMBER: 541-758-8858 WEBSITE: www.thegoldencrane.com OWNER: Ruby Moon YEARS IN BUSINESS: 32 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: One full-time, one part-time WHAT THEY SELL: Junior and women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories, bras, … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: McLellan Temporaries
McLellan Temporaries ADDRESS: 101 SW Western Blvd. Corvallis OR 97333 PHONE NUMBER: 541-754-9616 WEB SITE: www.mclellantemps.com OWNER: Kevin McLellan OFFICE MANAGER: Debra Hascall YEARS IN BUSINESS: 24 WHAT THEY SELL: McLellan Temporaries works with a variety of businesses large and small … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: The Corvallis Advocate
The Corvallis Advocate ADDRESS: PO Box 2700, Corvallis, OR, 97339 PHONE NUMBER: 541-766-3675 WEBSITE: www.corvallisadvocate.com PUBLISHER: Steve Schultz EDITOR: Genevieve Weber YEARS IN BUSINESS: 9 months WHAT THEY OFFER: In-depth, balanced reporting of local issues and features of interest … [Read more...]
Small Change, Big Change: Investing in Our Community
Community members who want to help build a strong local economy will be part of the action at a special forum set for Friday evening, November 16, at the First Presbyterian Church (Dennis Hall), 114 SW 8th Street. “Small Change, Big Change: Investing in Our Community” will feature presentations and … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Virginia Shapiro, DC – Integrative Chiropractic Care
Virginia Shapiro, DC – Integrative Chiropractic Care ADDRESS: 915 NW 36th Street, Corvallis, OR, 97330 OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Weds-Thurs 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Friday 8:30 am to 1:00 pm Closed Tuesday PHONE NUMBER: 541-738-2711 WEBSITE: www.virginiashapiro.com OWNER: Virginia Shapiro YEARS IN … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Live Well Studio
Live Well Studio ADDRESS: 971 NW Spruce Avenue, Suite 101, Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE NUMBER: 541-224-6566 WEBSITE: www.livewellstudio.com OWNERS: Kristina Ender and Lisa Wells YEARS IN BUSINESS: 2 WHAT THEY OFFER: Group and private instruction in yoga, pilates, Feldenkrais, and QiGong, … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Irenes’ Boutique
Irenes' Boutique ADDRESS: 221 NW 2nd Street, Corvallis, Oregon 97330 PHONE NUMBER: 541-286-4040 WEBSITE: www.irenesdowntown.com OWNER: Rebecca Irene Robinson YEARS IN BUSINESS: 2 WHAT THEY SELL: Women’s apparel, jewelry, pottery, handbags, candles and bath items, linens, gifts, cards WHY YOU … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Corvallis-Albany Farmers’ Markets
Corvallis-Albany Farmers' Markets LOCATIONS: 1st & Jackson in Corvallis, 4th & Ellsworth in Albany DAYS/HOURS: Corvallis — Saturdays 9 am–1 pm (4/14– 11/17/12) and Wednesdays 9 am–1 pm (4/18 – 11/21/12) Albany — Saturdays 9 am–1 pm (4/14–11/17/12) PHONE NUMBER: 541-740-1542 WEB SITE: … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Book Bin
Book Bin ADDRESS: 215 SW 4th Street, Corvallis, OR 97333 PHONE NUMBER: 541-752-0040 WEB SITE: www.bookbin.com OWNER: Bob Baird YEARS IN BUSINESS: The Corvallis store opened in 1983, 29 years ago. Ten years earlier, the first Book Bin opened in Albany, Oregon. WHAT THEY SELL: The Book Bin … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Silverman Studios
Silverman Studios ADDRESS: 2711 Newton Street, Philomath, OR 97370 PHONE NUMBER: 541-908-1074 WEBSITE: www.silvermanstudios.com FACEBOOK: Silverman Studios YOU TUBE: Silverman Studios Video Production OWNER: Jeff Silverman YEARS IN BUSINESS: 3 NATURE OF BUSINESS: Video production/marketing … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Darkside Cinema
Darkside Cinema ADDRESS: 215 SW 4th Street, Corvallis, OR 97333 PHONE NUMBER: 541-752-4161 WEBSITE: www.darksidecinema.com OWNERS: Paul and Lainie Turner YEARS IN BUSINESS: 15, including The Avalon WHY YOU SHOULD GO: The Darkside Cinema is the only independently owned and operated movie … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: GlutenFree RN
GlutenFree RN ADDRESS: 215 SW 4th Street, Corvallis (at Darkside Cinema entrance) PHONE NUMBER: 541-602-1065 WEB SITE: www.GlutenFreeRN.com OWNER: Nadine Grzeskowiak, RN, CEN YEARS IN BUSINESS: 5½ NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 2 WHAT THEY SELL: Classes/consultations for dietary and health concerns, … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Big River Restaurant & Bar • 101 • Big River Breads
Big River Restaurant & Bar 101 Big River Breads ADDRESS: 101 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE NUMBER: 541-757-0694 WEBSITES: www.bigriverrest.com, www.101atbigriver.com OWNERS: Brant and Carol Pollard YEARS IN BUSINESS: 17 WHY YOU SHOULD GO: Fabulous food and drink featuring … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: First Alternative Co-op
First Alternative Co-op ADDRESS: 1007 SE 3rd Street, Corvallis, OR 97333 (South Store) and 2855 NW Grant Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97330 (North Store) PHONE NUMBER: 541-753-3115 (South Store) and 541-452-3115 (North Store) WEBSITE: www.firstalt.coop OWNERS: 7,906 community members GENERAL … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Country Vitamins
Country Vitamins ADDRESS: 919 NW Circle Blvd. Suite E, Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE NUMBER: 541-757-3170 WEBSITE: www.countryvitamins.com OWNERS: Pat and Glenn Sardell YEARS IN BUSINESS: 30 WHAT THEY SELL: Vitamins, minerals, herbal products, teas, homeopathy, aromatherapy, flower essences, … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: A & S Accounting
A & S Accounting ADDRESS: 316 SW Washington St, Corvallis, OR 97333 PHONE NUMBER: 541-757-1945 WEB SITE: www.asaccounting.com OWNERS: Ilene Anderton YEARS IN BUSINESS: 39 WHAT THEY SELL: Accounting services WHY YOU SHOULD GO: Competitive prices for professional services This locally … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Sibling Revelry
Sibling Revelry ADDRESS: 145 NW 2nd Street, Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE NUMBER: 541-754-1424 WEB SITE: www.siblingrevelry.com OWNERS: Catherine Holdorf and Dorothy Williams YEARS IN BUSINESS: 15 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 9 WHAT THEY SELL: Comfortable women’s wear, hats, jewelry, accessories, … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Squirrel’s Tavern
Squirrel’s Tavern ADDRESS: 100 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis, OR 97333 PHONE NUMBER: 541-753-8057 WEB SITE: www.squirrels.biz OWNER: Greg Little YEARS IN BUSINESS: 38 WHAT THEY SELL: Beer – and food to go with it! WHY YOU SHOULD GO: 16 microbrews on tap A Corvallis landmark since 1974, … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Special Occasions
Special Occasions ADDRESS: 1435 NW 9th Street, Corvallis, OR 97330 PHONE NUMBER: 541-758-0079 WEBSITE: www.specialorentals.com EMAIL: sales@onestoppartyshop.net OWNER: Cindie Tegner YEARS IN BUSINESS: 26 WHAT THEY SELL: Party supplies, favors and decorations for themes, holidays and formal … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Element Graphics Inc
Element Graphics Inc ADDRESS: 250 NW Tyler Avenue PHONE NUMBER: 541-752-0033 WEBSITE: www.element-graphics.com OWNER: Katy Krupp WHAT THEY SELL: Graphic design, banners and signs, screen-printing garments YEARS IN BUSINESS: 6 WHY YOU SHOULD GO: Quality products and customer service, quick … [Read more...]
Business of the Week: Robnett’s Hardware
Robnett's Hardware ADDRESS: 400 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis, OR 97333 PHONE NUMBER: 541-753-5531 EMAIL: robnetts@peak.org WEBSITE: ww3.truevalue.com/robnetts OWNERS: Tori and Scott Lockwood WHAT THEY SELL: Hardware, tools, plumbing and electrical supplies YEARS IN BUSINESS: 119 (in the family … [Read more...]
Buy Local First Day – December 1, 2012
The Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Corvallis Independent Business Alliance are co-sponsors of Buy Local First, an ongoing community-wide challenge. Selected at the 2011 Sustainability Town Hall to be the Coalition’s focus, the Buy Local First campaign encourages Corvallis residents … [Read more...]
Perspective of the Economic Vitality Action Team
All Corvallis residents value a healthy local economy. To achieve a sustainable high quality of life, our local economy must be vibrant, resilient, regenerative, and inclusive. These features are a lot to ask of an economy, especially given the complexity and hazy boundaries of today’s local … [Read more...]