VOLUME 14 • ISSUE 12 CHRONICLING JOY OF BUSINESS IN COLUMBIA-PACIFIC REGION DECEMBER 2019 PROUDLY PUBLISHED EVERY MONTH Retro robotic toys are available at NiVA Green Gift Shop in downtown Long Beach. The original Oregon ‘raindrop’ design and classic ‘Asto- ria, Oregon’ emblem at Accent Ink NW in Astoria. The Mallternative, in Astoria, offers a variety of musical instruments, in addition to thousands of other items. Bay Center-based Ekone Oyster Company offers a full line of canned oysters, tuna, mussels and octopus, pictured. Bloomin Crazy Floral offers unique arrangements and local delivery. At Sea Gypsy Gifts in Astoria, former glass bowls and plates find new life. SURVIVING AND THRIVING | SMALL STORES FIND SUCCESS AMID ‘BIG BOX’ EXPANSION | INSIDE » PAGE 6