Success Stories
Mudshark Studios
Mudshark Studios LLC is fresh off of their Olympics debut where the ceramic production company created foot mold plaques of 13 Team USA athletes for a New York advertising company. Their work appeared in Citibank ads in build up to the 2012 London Games.
Vanilla Jill's Yogurt Shop
At Vanilla Jill’s frozen yogurt shop in North Eugene, little ones barely able to reach the counter smile in happy anticipation of crunchy cones filled with vanilla bean or dark chocolate yogurt.
Owners Megan and Tim Stevens saw the market potential for a frozen yogurt that would satisfy a range of dietary needs. The Stevenses also knew they wanted a tactical business plan for daily operations, a strategy for future growth, and flexible scheduling to fit their commitment to homeschool their three children.
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Bike Newport
As enthusiastic cyclists, Elliott and Daniella Crowder decided to sell their successful restaurant business in Grants Pass and buy The Bike Shop in Newport.
It was partly because of their business goal to earn financial security and it was partly because of their life passion. They wanted to live in a rural community and become activists for health and wellness.
Wahoo Films 
Michelle Alvarado started Wahoo Films four years ago, while working full-time running a high school film department. Since then, she’s built Wahoo into a cutting-edge video production company.
