“Oregon is about quality, naturalist, and holistic living,” Bonnie Larson, marketer at GloryBee expressed regarding the desire of a true Oregon brand. However, Oregon is not just about nature and a hippy facade. Oregon is an innovative, pioneer-spirited, driven state… Continue Reading
Oregon is a state rich in innovation and culture with the spirit of pioneering at its core for local businesses. Often times, those core values can become overshadowed by the desire to grow too big, too fast. However, many small… Continue Reading
On Friday morning, our class was given the opportunity to hear from Bonnie Larson, lead marketer for GloryBee Foods, an international food distribution and supply company focusing on quality ingredients and goods. GloryBee was established in 1975 by Dick and… Continue Reading
Dick and Pat Turanski created GloryBee in 1975. After selling locally made honey out of their garage, and with a vision of providing quality ingredients to everyone, Dick and Pat expanded their company to more than just honey. By… Continue Reading
GloryBee took flight out of the garage of Dick and Pat Turanski in 1975. Firmly founded in Christian values, GloryBee aims to not only educate people about healthy living, but also provides quality natural ingredients for their consumers. Apart from… Continue Reading
Marketing Manager, Bonnie Larson, along with beekeeper and founder, Dick Turanski, began GloryBee on the simple premise of creating quality products produced from the natural resources of Oregon. GloryBee began as a small business that quickly rose and expanded within… Continue Reading
Most people think that the Civil War was fought from 1861-1865. You know what we say to most people? You are all wrong. It really started in 1894 and will continue until, well, forever according to most Duck fans. The… Continue Reading
There is a strong sense of entrepreneurial spirit on the west coast. Especially in Oregon, where risks are taken in the hopes of succeeding with nontraditional concepts. An Oregon native, Michael Morrow found this rebellious spirit by creating his… Continue Reading
Enabling the growth of a brand while staying true to its core values is a common problem that start-up companies deal with today. There are many growing pains that occur when up-scaling a business and often businesses fail because they… Continue Reading
Oregon is home to an environment that is ripe for innovation. It may stem from that shred of the pioneer spirit we all house in our DNA, or maybe it is that rebel attitude that causes us to have a… Continue Reading