GloryBee: Eugene’s Family-Owned Honey & Beekeeping Legacy

GloryBee: Eugene’s Family-Owned Honey & Beekeeping Legacy

Published September 8, 2026 Glory Bee is a family-owned natural ingredients company founded in Eugene in 1975 by Richard and Pat Turanski. Now led by their son Alan, the certified B Corp specializes in ethically sourced honey and beekeeping expertise for food...
Sundance Natural Foods: Eugene’s Co-op Grocer

Sundance Natural Foods: Eugene’s Co-op Grocer

Published August 26, 2026 Sundance Natural Foods is a community-owned natural foods co-op in Eugene, Oregon, that transitioned to a Perpetual Purpose Trust in October 2023. Founded on a mission of mutual nourishment, the store specializes in organic produce,...
Falling Sky Brewing: Eugene’s Locally-Sourced Craft Beer Pioneer

Falling Sky Brewing: Eugene’s Locally-Sourced Craft Beer Pioneer

Published August 20, 2026 Falling Sky Brewing is a Eugene-based craft brewery founded in 2012 that grew out of the Valley Vintner homebrew shop. Now owned by Stephen Such, the establishment is known for its locally-sourced ingredients and weekly charity pint nights....
Plank Town Brewing: A Cottage Grove Craft Beer Story

Plank Town Brewing: A Cottage Grove Craft Beer Story

Springfield, Oregon Plank Town Brewing has become a defining fixture of historic downtown Springfield, a brewpub where craft beer meets community revitalization. Founded in early 2013 by local business owner Bart Caridio, the venture was established with a specific...
Eugene Bike Trailers: The Burley Design Story

Eugene Bike Trailers: The Burley Design Story

Eugene Bike Trailers have a long and storied history in Lane County, and no name is more synonymous with that legacy than Burley Design. Founded in 1978, Burley began its journey as a worker-owned cooperative dedicated to the craft of bike trailer manufacturing. Over...