Willamette Valley

Van Duzer Corridor AVA Approval Shows Location Matters in Oregon

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
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The Van Duzer Corridor AVA and 18 others are showcased on the Oregon Wine Board's trade site , each paying homage to their distinctive characteristics, and the Van Duzer Corridor has joined the Willamette Valley's other six embedded AVAs listed on the Willamette Valley Wineries Association (WVWA) site.

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  • The Van Duzer Corridor AVA and 18 others are showcased on the Oregon Wine Board's trade site , each paying homage to their distinctive characteristics, and the Van Duzer Corridor has joined the Willamette Valley's other six embedded AVAs listed on the Willamette Valley Wineries Association (WVWA) site.
  • Now that the federal government has approved the AVA, on January 14 bottles with "Van Duzer Corridor AVA" may be printed on labels from the AVA's seven wineries nested within the Willamette Valley.
  • "Each Oregon AVA reinforces the reality that Oregon is a collection of superior grape growing zones," continued Murdoch.
  • For winemakers within the Van Duzer Corridor AVA, they'll be able to market their wines with their AVA name as a unique sub-brand within a brand.

FRANKLIN EUGENE ICON Men's Fall-Winter 2019-2020 Collection Debuts at Milan Fashion Week

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
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Franklin Eugene International LLC has announced new collection, FRANKLIN EUGENE ICON, which debuted at Milan Fashion Week, January 14.

Key Points: 
  • Franklin Eugene International LLC has announced new collection, FRANKLIN EUGENE ICON, which debuted at Milan Fashion Week, January 14.
  • FRANKLIN EUGENE ICON is a men's fall/winter 2019/2020 clothing array inspired by the parts of the human spirit that turn ordinary people into icons leading to iconic moments.
  • The collection covers a wide range of tastes from menswear classics to gritty street inspired installations - all designed, manufactured and/or hand made, and curated with the Passion, Strength, Vision, Craftsmanship, and Style that remains the lifeblood of the Franklin Eugene brand.
  • This group of designs heralds the global debut of the FRANKLIN EUGENE MALE HEAD SCARF, which the designer has introduced to the world as the FRANKLIN EUGENE MARF.

FRANKLIN EUGENE ICON Men's Fall-Winter 2019-2020 Collection Debuts at Milan Fashion Week

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Eugene, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Aretha Franklin, Culture, Singing, Eugene, Franklin, Cultural icon, Baptists

Franklin Eugene International LLC has announced new collection, FRANKLIN EUGENE ICON, which debuted at Milan Fashion Week, January 14.

Key Points: 
  • Franklin Eugene International LLC has announced new collection, FRANKLIN EUGENE ICON, which debuted at Milan Fashion Week, January 14.
  • FRANKLIN EUGENE ICON is a men's fall/winter 2019/2020 clothing array inspired by the parts of the human spirit that turn ordinary people into icons leading to iconic moments.
  • The collection covers a wide range of tastes from menswear classics to gritty street inspired installations all designed, manufactured and/or hand made, and curated with the Passion, Strength, Vision, Craftsmanship, and Style that remains the lifeblood of the Franklin Eugene brand.
  • This group of designs heralds the global debut of the FRANKLIN EUGENE MALE HEAD SCARF, which the designer has introduced to the world as the FRANKLIN EUGENE MARF.

FRANKLIN EUGENE ICON Men's Fall-Winter 2019-2020 Collection Debuts at Milan Fashion Week

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
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NEW YORK and MILAN, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Franklin Eugene International LLC has announced new collection, FRANKLIN EUGENE ICON, which debuted at Milan Fashion Week, January 14.

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  • NEW YORK and MILAN, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Franklin Eugene International LLC has announced new collection, FRANKLIN EUGENE ICON, which debuted at Milan Fashion Week, January 14.
  • FRANKLIN EUGENE ICON is a men's fall/winter 2019/2020 clothing array inspired by the parts of the human spirit that turn ordinary people into icons leading to iconic moments.
  • The collection covers a wide range of tastes from menswear classics to gritty street inspired installations all designed, manufactured and/or hand made, and curated with the Passion, Strength, Vision, Craftsmanship, and Style that remains the lifeblood of the Franklin Eugene brand.
  • This group of designs heralds the global debut of the FRANKLIN EUGENE MALE HEAD SCARF, which the designer has introduced to the world as the FRANKLIN EUGENE MARF.

Rep. David Gomberg and Willamette Valley Vineyards Laud Wine Labeling Decision

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018
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SALEM, Ore., Nov. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Rep. David Gomberg (D-Otis) and Willamette Valley Vineyards' Founder Jim Bernau are lauding a decision made last week by the Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) that requires labeling changes be made to wines produced in California but labeled as Oregon wines.

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  • SALEM, Ore., Nov. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Rep. David Gomberg (D-Otis) and Willamette Valley Vineyards' Founder Jim Bernau are lauding a decision made last week by the Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) that requires labeling changes be made to wines produced in California but labeled as Oregon wines.
  • He also worked with wine industry leaders, including Jim Bernau, Founder/CEO of Willamette Valley Vineyards, to access damages done to winegrowers in Southern Oregon whose contracts were cancelled by Copper Cane in late September.
  • "While I applaud the TTB for taking action against these deceptive labels, they should reverse their decision allowing nearly 900,000 more wine bottles be sold into the market," Gomberg added.
  • Gomberg fears this illegal additive could give wine consumers a false impression of the delicate, award-winning style of cool climate Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley AVA.

Linfield College acquires 20-acre Portland campus

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Monday, November 5, 2018
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MCMINNVILLE, Ore. and PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Linfield College announced Monday that it has agreed to purchase theland and buildings that make up theUniversity of Western States campus in Northeast Portland.

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  • MCMINNVILLE, Ore. and PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Linfield College announced Monday that it has agreed to purchase theland and buildings that make up theUniversity of Western States campus in Northeast Portland.
  • "This was a once-in-a-century opportunity for us to expand in Portland," said Miles K. Davis, Linfield College president.
  • ManyLinfield students majoring in nursing spend their first two years at the McMinnville campus and the final two years in Portland.
  • Founded in 1858, Linfield is a four-year independent college with campuses in McMinnville and Portland.

Willamette Community Bank reports quarterly results

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Friday, July 27, 2018
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ALBANY, Ore., July 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Willamette Community Bank (OTCQB: WMCB) based in Albany, Oregon, reports continued growth in the second quarter of 2018.

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  • ALBANY, Ore., July 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Willamette Community Bank (OTCQB: WMCB) based in Albany, Oregon, reports continued growth in the second quarter of 2018.
  • "We continue to see the strengthening of the local economies in our markets with continued loan growth", said Willamette Community Bank President and CEO Joan Reukauf.
  • Ray and Jackson join Kathy Giddings, one of our community banking experts, to form our Business Development group.
  • Willamette Community Bank serves its customers from three offices located in Albany, Lebanon and Salem.

FRANKLIN EUGENE STAR CONFIRMED Dazzles In Global Debut During Milan Fashion Week Men's Spring/Summer 2019

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Monday, June 18, 2018
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This part of the range introduces us to the bright and shinning FRANKLIN EUGENE STAR CONFIRMED SHIRT, a truly pioneering and iconic FRANKLIN EUGENE DESIGN.

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  • This part of the range introduces us to the bright and shinning FRANKLIN EUGENE STAR CONFIRMED SHIRT, a truly pioneering and iconic FRANKLIN EUGENE DESIGN.
  • Eugene."
  • Last year, LUX magazine awarded Franklin Eugene International LLC the Leading Pioneer in Fashion Design 2017 - Italy Award in the 2017 LUX Global Excellence Awards.
  • FRANKLIN EUGENE - FRANKLIN EUGENE - PASSION, STRENGTH, VISION, CRAFTSMANSHIP, STYLE.

Willamette Community Bank reports quarterly results

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018
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ALBANY, Ore., April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Willamette Community Bank (OTCQB: WMCB) based in Albany, Oregon, reports continued growth in the first quarter of 2018.

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  • ALBANY, Ore., April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Willamette Community Bank (OTCQB: WMCB) based in Albany, Oregon, reports continued growth in the first quarter of 2018.
  • Willamette Community Bank Interim President and CEO Joan Reukauf states, "The capital raise, completed in February, provides the Bank significant capacity for growth in our legacy markets of Albany and Lebanon, and in Salem where we opened a new office in March 2017."
  • Interim CEO Reukauf further states, "The bank is well positioned to continue our strong loan growth into 2018.
  • Willamette Community Bank serves its customers from three offices located in Albany, Lebanon and Salem.