By JUDE ANDERSON/for The Herald — Friday, August 30th was a morning of celebration for the team of Sweetvine Cafe & Bake shop who welcomed civic and community members to participate in a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony in honor of their successful reopening early this summer. The event began with opening[Read More…]
Business News
Middle Fork Bistro opens under new management
By KIRIN STRYKER/for The Herald — The Middle Fork Bistro, the charming food truck and beverage garden in Uptown Oakridge, opened under new ownership for the 2024 season. Lev and Kirin Stryker, the owners of Cog Wild Bicycle Tours took over the Bistro when they purchased the property in December,[Read More…]
CCB Newsletter 8-2-24
Beat the Heat Heat has been intense this summer – and may get worse. Educate yourself about heat-related issues. From the Oregon Health Authority website: People who work outdoors, whether as a source of income or for DIY home projects and landscaping, are more likely to become dehydrated. This makes them more likely[Read More…]
Sweetvine is for sweet tooths and hungry diners alike
By LEONA CHIARAPPA/for The Herald — Sweetvine sounds like a delightful addition to Oakridge, Oregon! Michelle Slaven’s journey from exploring various roles in the restaurant industry to finally realizing her dream of owning her own brick-and-mortar establishment is inspiring. It’s wonderful to see her creative spirit flourish, from running a[Read More…]
New research reveals the most entrepreneurial states in the US
Oregon named the most entrepreneurial state in the US Oregon ranked top of the list with close to 20,000 new businesses opening in the state last year Idaho and Montana share second place, each having a 10.5% increase in business openings Washington finished last with nearly 28,000 fewer businesses[Read More…]