Business & Development

Developer incentives may be a boost for Springfield housing

SPRINGFIELD — Like most Oregon cities, increasing housing inventory is a top conversation among councils — including at Springfield City Council, which met on Monday to discuss new ways to make Springfield more development-friendly, with a goal of adding more multiple-unit housing to its inventory.  According to Katie Carroll, housing[Read More…]

Anything goes at Saginaw: Customers can’t get enough of farmhouse atmosphere

SAGINAW – If you’re looking at possible spots to host your wedding this summer, go ahead and cross Saginaw Vineyard off your list. They’re all booked.  “It’s all because of the goats,” owner Jack Tibbetts said recently.  “We seriously had one couple who had this awesome photo shoot where these[Read More…]

Creswell assessing resident feedback on chain grocery store, Farmlands

CRESWELL – The City has taken the ongoing conversation surrounding the citizens’ desire to have a bigger grocery store seriously by circulating a questionnaire, which closed on Dec. 18, created by consultant Marketek, Inc. The consultant group is using market research to try to “think like a grocery store” to[Read More…]

Business Be Good

A quick check-in with a few featured businesses In 2023, The Chronicle featured over 50 local businesses and organizations in our coverage  – and we hope to continue featuring entrepreneurs’ unique stories next year. Some of the highlighted businesses and organizations provided The Chronicle with updates since their time in[Read More…]

Straight to the pint

Young entrepreneur makes Downtown pop with vibrant, new ice cream shop SPRINGFIELD — What’s the scoop on Main Street? You might ask PJ Smith, 19-year-old owner of Mr. Ice Cream — a real cone artist who is one of Springfield’s newest and youngest entrepreneurs.  Since opening in September, Mr. Ice[Read More…]

In Creswell, Hot Shots, China Wok are subject to close after all

CRESWELL – Misinformation has led to false celebration. Due to a mistaken source, The Chronicle last week misreported that Creswell’s incoming McDonald’s would not affect China Wok or Hot Shots, two businesses that are located nearby 375 E. Oregon Ave., where McDonald’s will be developed.  The source, construction manager Drew[Read More…]

There’s a cake for that: Main Street Sweets celebrates one year in business

SPRINGFIELD – For every new business, celebrating milestones is something sweet.  That’s especially true for Downtown Springfield’s dessert shop, Main Street Sweets, which celebrated its first birthday on Nov. 1. “It’s weird to think it’s already been a year,” said Carrie Boehm, owner. “It’s like watching your kids grow because[Read More…]

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