(Photo courtesy of EDCO)
The City of Sisters is known for its thriving community of artisans and craft producers. This month Central Oregon PubTalk is hitting the road to celebrate the makers that are building businesses in this ‘modern western community.’ Join us on Thursday, July 27th at the Three Creeks Brewing Facility (265 E Barclay Dr., Sisters, OR 97759). Following our speakers, there will be live music from the funky, soul-jazz band The Cutmen.
Agenda:
Company Pitch: Lazy Z Ranch Wines
John Herman, Owner and Operator
Company Pitch: Milroy Thorson Custom Furniture
Shannon Thorson, Co-founder
JT Milroy, Co-founder
Company Update: Josie’s Best
Josette Johnson, CEO and Founder
Keynote: Wild Carrot Herbals
Jody Berry, Owner and Founder
Company Update: Josie’s Best
From her childhood watching her culinary father whip up breakfasts, Josie Johnson has appreciated good food—especially if that food was fluffy, round and drizzled with syrup. When she was diagnosed with food allergies in her 20s, she set out to find a pancake mix that could stand up to her cravings. When she couldn’t find it on the market, she spent hours in her kitchen tinkering with ingredients and measurements until she created what she now calls “the pancake.” From there, she has grown Josie’s Best to include the waffle, the muffin, the crepe, and more. What started as a personal mission has grown into a larger one—to bring back breakfast for everyone.
Company Pitch: Milroy Thorson Custom Furniture
Shannon Thorson and JT Milroy have recently relocated Milroy Thorson Custom Furniture from McMinnville to Sisters. Their work is fueled by unwavering passion and commitment paying homage to historic woodworking practices that date as far back as the late 1800s. One of their key priorities is popularizing the use of locally sourced Juniper wood which is considered invasive in Central Oregon. By expertly processing each piece of Juniper furniture, they not only create stunning works but also contribute to the ongoing efforts to positively impact the local water table. In addition to furniture creation, JT and Shannon design meaningful home elements such as barn doors, custom built-ins and statement beam pieces.
Central Oregon PubTalk
Thursday, July 27
Three Creeks Brewing Facility
4:30pm Networking | 5:30pm Program
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