Biz Beat 11-1-2012

Two Eugene businesses, Cousin Jack’s Pasty Company and Vanilla Jill’s, have teamed up to create “Jack & Jill’s Courtyard” located on 3rd and Blair across from the back of Ninkasi in the Whiteaker. We hear it’s a great food destination with meat and vegetable pasties available from Cousin Jack’s cart and frozen yogurt, ice cream, vegan treats, soups, salads and more available at Vanilla Jill’s. Continue reading 

Biz Beat 10-25-2012

The Community Veterinary Center, a new nonprofit low-cost clinic, has opened in Eugene to meet the needs of household pets owned by low-income residents of Lane County. Services are by appointment only and all new clients must provide documentation of income to qualify for the services. The center is located at 470 Hwy. 99 N. in Eugene. Hours of operation are Mondays from 2 to 6 pm and Thursdays from 10 am to 1:30 pm. Phone for information and appointments is 636-3324. Continue reading 

Biz Beat 10-18-2012

Marketplace@Sprout!, an indoor, year-round evolution of the Springfield Farmers Market, opens for the first time with a celebration from 3 to 7 pm Friday, Oct. 19, at 418 A St. in downtown Springfield, the old First Christian Church. NEDCO purchased the building in 2011 with support from the city of Springfield and various groups and foundations. The market will be open every Friday and the facility will also have a commercial kitchen and serve as a small business incubator. See sproutfoodhub.org or call 345-7106.  Continue reading