Botten’s rental business honored
Shannon Botten, who runs Botten’s Equipment Rental with her family, has been named one of the top 12 rental professionals in the U.S. The American Rental Association chose her for the honor ...
Coelhos celebrate heritage with music, food of Portugal
Coelho Winery owners Dave and Deolinda Coelho share their Portuguese heritage with friends and wine customers every year at an event featuring the music and food of Portugal, as well as their own wines ...
Along the Street: Wineries plan Thanksgiving weekend events
Numerous area wineries will host events over the Thanksgiving weekend — and this weekend, Nov. 19-21, as well. During “Oregon Wine Country Thanksgiving,” special holiday activities are ...
New Bayou owners will upgrade golf course, open restaurants
The new owners of the Bayou Golf Course plan to refurbish the greens and fairways and open both casual and fine dining restaurants on the site. Headwaters Concepts, which manages restaurants in the Portland ...
Along the Street: New restaurant coming to Carlton early next year
Orocios, a new restaurant in downtown Carlton, is expected to open in early 2022, according to owners Ellen and Gabriel Orocios. They had hoped to open at 217 W. Main St. this fall, but said they faced ...
Ballroom reopens for events
‘Grand McMinnville’ under new ownership By STARLA POINTER Of the News-Register The Grand McMinnville — formerly the McMinnville Grand Ballroom — is open again for meetings, weddings, ...
Stopping by: A policy of giving back
When Rick John drives the streets of McMinnville, he notices familiar houses in every neighborhood. “I’ve been in that one, and that one, and that one,” he says to himself. Back ...
Along the Street: McMinnville’s annual Santa Parade set to return
Organizations, businesses and individuals have until Tuesday, Nov. 16, to sign up for McMinnville’s annual Santa Parade, which will return Friday, Nov. 26, after taking a year off during the pandemic. The ...
Ambassadors advise new Chamber of Commerce members
Chamber ambassadors help new members learn about the organization and get the most of taking part in the Chamber. For those who are new to business, as well, the ambassadors can be a voice of experience. “We’re ...
Stopping by: Business champion
Each Friday morning, members of the Greater McMinnville Chamber of Commerce start the day with coffee, muffins, banter and networking. The latter is an especially important part of the Chamber’s ...
Tiny house retreat taking shape on Alpine
Soon visitors — or locals interested in a unique stay-cation — will be able to spend the night in a wee urban loft, a compact farmhouse, or a small slice of Hawaii. Those themed abodes are ...
Six months after plant burned, company working on building permits
Six months after the devastating fire that destroyed Organic Creamery in the center of McMinnville, officials of the Wisconsin-based parent cooperative have announced they will rebuild the local milk processing ...
Installation of art completes First Federal’s transformation
First Federal’s new parking lot in downtown McMinnville features two pieces of art at Third and Adams streets, one showing flying geese above the words “Welcome to Historic McMinnville.” ...
Canadian firm acquires Roth’s
Roth’s Fresh Markets locations, including the McMinnville store, have been acquired by a Canadian firm, the Pattison Food Group. “It’s business as usual for Roth’s and all of our ...
Crepe World inspired by travels
Mother and daughter team Jamie and Olivia Akers named their new business “Crepe World” to reflect both their favorite treat and their travels. They’ve enjoyed crepes at the foot of the ...
