As of July 16, the section of Broadway between Willamette and Olive will be closed to motor vehicle traffic to enable expanded café seating for area bars and restaurants. People walking and people using non-motorized vehicles like bicycles, skateboards or roller skates are encouraged to use the travel lanes for through travel and business access.
Read MoreEugene-area businesses are encouraged to apply for the 2021 Mayor’s Bold Steps award. The Bold Steps program recognizes companies that inspire others with their innovative policies while supporting both their staff and the environment with a commitment to triple bottom line decision making.
Read MoreThe City of Eugene and the Arts and Business Alliance of Eugene (ABAE) have dropped interest rates on their Arts Loans to 0% for loans repaid within one year and 1% for those repaid within two years, along with eliminating their matching funds requirement.
Read MoreOn July 16th, 2020 HumanCo, a mission-driven holding company focused on healthier living and sustainability, announced the acquisition of a majority stake in organic, plant-based ice cream company Coconut Bliss. The companies will work together with the goal of growing the Oregon-based ice cream producer into a globally recognized brand.
Read MoreBetween now and August 3, 2020, Mountain Rose Herbs (MRH) will be accepting applications to its third annual Grants 4 Plants program. In an effort to help communities around the country, they will be awarding five individuals or organizations that are making positive impacts on their communities and this planet.
Read MoreThe year 2020 has seen the world’s food supply stressed in unprecedented ways, but with that I am pleased to see an increasing interest in food systems and in building local food resilience. Food hubs have been part of those discussions.
Read MoreThe Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA®) and the 13 Western State Departments of Agriculture announce participation and registration in an organized market testing program in Mexico.
Read MoreEugene’s Table member, Alma Foods and Catering offers thoughtful meal experiences and sells products at local grocers including Market of Choice. Owner, Robin Brown-Wood is also an passionate community member involved in a number of other food related projects.
Read MoreFor 5 weeks the organizations partnered to purchase over 13,000 lbs of food from small local food producers that were severely impacted by the pandemic and distribute that food to the community.
Read MoreLane County Environmental Health has begun accepting applications for food vendors at events and festivals.
Read MoreThe former Shelton Turnbull building is West Eugene is available for lease or purchase. This is a very nice building in a prime location with great proximity to other prominent F&B manufacturing outfits, highway, and rail. The property is located in an Opportunity Zone.
Read MoreOregon State’s Food Innovation Center is developing new strategies for assisting value added food and beverage producers. The center is looking for feedback from regional manufacturers and entrepreneurs to help guide the development of new projects.
Read MoreThis spring, Connected Lane County has been hosting virtual tours of local businesses on their YouTube page so students can get an at-home glimpse of possible career opportunities. This summer, the organization is looking to greatly expand this effort, and needs your help!
Read MoreNorthwest Food Solutions, Eugene’s Table and Cultivate Bend are conducting a feasibility study on new workforce training to support food and beverage manufacturing industry companies and employees.
Read MoreFood and beverage companies have been selling direct to consumers and using e-commerce to bolster their revenues and to grow brand awareness for years. The higher margins earned from online sales and the brand allegiance they build is a tasty combination for any company looking to carve out space in the market.
Read MoreThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service, is announcing assistance to help 16 communities boost economic opportunities for their local farmers, while promoting clean air, safe water, open space, and healthy food choices.
Read MoreStudents from all over the world come to the University of Oregon for the opportunity to study business in a community with a rich food culture and substantial career opportunities is an attractive proposition.
Read MoreFor Serenidy Pries, head chef at Falling Sky Brewing, one of the best parts of working in an open kitchen restaurant, where customers can see the cooks and vice versa, is watching someone take that first bite of food — seeing someone close their eyes, completely absorbed by the moment, and then nudging a friend to try a bite.
Read MoreAsk anyone who runs a food or beverage company why they got into their work, and most will tell you that it’s because they love feeding people, creating community, or being a part of something bigger than themselves.
Read MoreFlour-dusted store shelves, emptied of bags, have become a commonplace sight in the last month. Bloomberg reported sales of flour were up 155% compared to the same week in 2019, while yeast sales were up 457%.
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