Every small business has a story worth telling. In our Spotlight series, we share the journeys of local entrepreneurs—the late nights, bold risks, and meaningful wins that shape their path. Step inside their world and get to know the people, passions, and purpose behind the businesses that bring our communities to life.
At 2 AM during lockdown, two science-fiction lovers started talking about everywhere they wished they could go. That conversation became SAMAR — an indie perfumery built to transport you there.
A New Season Blooms: The Journey of a Canby Lavender Farmer Tucked away in the picturesque landscape of Canby, Oregon, lies a unique, thriving boutique lavender farm. What began as a quiet hobby and a hopeful retirement plan has blossomed into a full-fledged passion project and small business, cultivated through hard work, dedication, and an unwavering connection to the local …
About the Business Bucket of Bread is a veteran-owned baking kit company based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The company crafts small-batch kits using clean, wholesome ingredients, allowing home bakers to create a wide variety of baked goods without complicated steps or kneading. Just add water and imagination! From crusty loaves to soft cinnamon buns, chewy pretzels, fluffy naan, and more, …