River Roofing is typical of many Oregon establishments, where business remains brisk and the need for more employees remains strong. NOEL NASH/CHRONICLE PHOTO State of Business in Oregon: Good, but Labor Problems Persist Recently, the Springfield Chamber of Commerce held its 2021 State of Business Program, featuring a robust presentation[Read More…]
Business & Development
Charities rise to the challenge of funding during Covid
CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO The Creswell Food Pantry is among nonprofits that have made adjustments to continue serving residents during the pandemic. “The Great Recession of 2008 changed nonprofit fundraising forever, and now COVID-19 is accelerating that change going forward.” That statement was where my conversation began with Christina Lund, principal[Read More…]
In the game: Round Up Saloon’s new owners take a sporting chance
BRADLEY COOK/FLASHBOX STUDIOOwners Jeannie and Floyd Plummer, and bartender Shelly Batty, are focused on satisfying current customers, and drawing newcomers, too. CRESWELL – Is it possible for new owners of a sports bar to be too fanatical about sports? In the case of Floyd and Jeannie Plummer, who just bought[Read More…]
Bangin‘ out a living: Opportunity drives local restaurant owner
Owner Darren Bollinger. BRAD COOK/FLASHBOX STUDIO “I figured if I could sell millions of dollars of software around the world, I could sell a $10 sausage here in town.” That was the idea that propelled Darren Bollinger, owner of Bangers & Brews in Eugene, to leave his lucrative career as[Read More…]
The Chronicle earns 18 state awards for weekly paper, ads
The Chronicle, a weekly newspaper founded in 1909 in Creswell that now serves all of southern Lane County, earned 18 awards in the 2020 “Better Newspaper Contest” as part of the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association contest. Nine of the awards were first-place honors, including “Best Government” and “Best Enterprise” reporting[Read More…]
Creswell’s quiet economic powerhouse
Wise Women Herbals CRESWELL – The global dietary supplements market was valued at around $140.3 billion in 2020 and is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6% from 2021-28. So why should residents of Creswell care? Because a leader in this explosive industry calls the[Read More…]
Grocers, area chefs suffering shortages
What do national truck driver scarcity, historic labor problems, and the Delta variant all have in common? They are conspiring to create supply-chain issues that are wreaking havoc among local and national restaurants. The dining experience at a restaurant is very much like the proverbial tip of the iceberg. The[Read More…]
Wise Woman Herbals seeking zoning OK for expansion
EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO The view from the vacant lot between Cloverdale and Melton in Creswell. The landowners hope to build a new 21,200-sq ft. facility. CRESWELL – Wise Woman Herbals, an all-natural herbal and botanical supplements company, is looking to expand its footprint in Creswell. In fact, one might say[Read More…]
Ems baseball may take swing at Glenwood
CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO. GLENWOOD – Development interest keeps building in Glenwood as a minor league baseball team flirts with the idea of a riverfront stadium, and the city’s economic development leaders approve a process for developing their own riverside property. The Marvin family, who owns the 8.5-acre property next to[Read More…]
EVGR hosts record round
Ronne CRESWELL – A Sunday morning round of golf with friends in early June on the Emerald Valley Golf Resort course. What could be better? How about shooting the round of a lifetime? “I’ve seen a lot of low scores in my day, but not a 59. That’s pretty special,”[Read More…]
