FREE Published 2nd Wednesday of the month April 2021 Inside: CoastRiverBusinessJournal.com Chronicling the Joy of Business in the Columbia-Pacific Region Volume 16 • Issue 4 Industry Spotlight: Spring break Page 6 A busy season for local hospitality, retail and food service businesses Shipping Local businesses reach wider market Page 3 Crowdfunding Food projects crowdsource funding Page 8 Self care Columbia-Pacific businesses sell natural, locally-made bath and beauty products Page 9 Departments Business Briefs .............................................5 CEDR Report .............................................. 14 Small Business Report ........................... 15 Real Estate, Construction & More ...... 16 HAILEY HOFFMAN/THE ASTORIAN A man blows massive bubbles to entertain the kids and tourists in Seaside.