May 1, 1998
Small Business
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Coyote Ridge Ranch provides sweet solitude
By Tracy Dugan
Out in La Center, Washington tribal member
Valerie Alexander is living in the middle of para
dise. Her home and place of business, Coyote Ridge
Ranch, sits atop a hill looking over acres of beau
tiful countryside with a view of the mountains.
Guests who stay at Coyote Ridge are in for a treat.
. For a couple seeking a romantic getaway, guest
accommodations include quilted bedding and down
comforter, private bath, and a hot tub right out
side your sliding glass door that leads to a wrap
around deck overlooking the mountains.
Most guest packages include meals, which are
mostly prepared with fresh, organic foods directly
from Valerie's garden. Much of her cooking is
prepared with a Southwestern flair, which includes
fresh homemade salsas, salads, and soups. While
I was visiting, Valerie prepared a lunch of home
made shredded beef tamales, tossed green salad
with vinegarette dressing, and black bean soup with
corn tortillas, cheese, and sour cream. I didn't
leave the Ranch hungry.
Because Valerie owns several acres of land, the
Ranch is perfect for long romantic walks, horse
back riding, or
mountain bike
riding. It's a ter-
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rific getaway for couples who need some time away
from the pressures of the office and city living.
When you arrive at Coyote Ridge Ranch, every
day distractions are forgotten.
Coyote Ridge Ranch has also been the backdrop
of several outdoor weddings, including those of
Valerie's own children. Behind her house, there
is large meadow where beautiful wildflowers and
plants grow, making it a special area for summer
time gatherings and picnics.
"Many people who stay at
the Ranch are birdwatchers,"
said Valerie. "Out here, there
are many different species of
birds and a lot of other ani
mals, too." And for those
would-be astronomers, the
Ranch comes equipped with a
telescope located in the main
house, which faces the win
dow. At night, there are no
street or building lights to take
away from star-gazing.
If you are in the mood to do
something special for your
self, think about Coyote Ridge
Ranch. It's just a short drive
from Portland. For more in
formation, call Valerie
Alexander at (360) 263-2521.
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Future business
owners graduate
Twelve people from the local areas of Willamina,
Sheridan, Grand Ronde, Dallas, Fall City, and Al
bany participated in a 10-week business class of
fered by ONABEN. This class, "Starting a Small
Business," taught many benefits to starting a busi
ness, including writing a business plan and a spe
cial marketing seminar. Their graduation cer
emony will include dinner on Friday, May 15 at 6
p.m. at the Grand Ronde Community Center. The
next class will be offered in the fall.
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OSU searching for state's top family businesses
Oregon State University is looking for the state's
top family businesses for the 1998 Oregon Family
Business Awards. Nominations, which may be
made by anyone, are due by May 15 and awards
will be presented this fall by OSU.
"You won't have to go far to find a family-owned
business," said Patricia Frishkoff, OSU's Austin
Family Business Program Director. "Family-owned
businesses account for more than 90 percent of all
companies in Oregon, ranging from small grocery
stores to large construction firms."
Awards are divided into six categories:
Large Family Business (over 250 employees)
Medium Family Business (50 to 250 employees)
Small Family Business (under 50 employees)
Old Family Business (75 years and older)
New Family Business (10 years or less)
Minority or Women-Owned Family Business
Applications are judged by business owners and
service professionals for criteria including busi
ness development, innovative business practices,
succession preparedness, and contributions to com
munity and industry.
Since 1985, the Austin Family Business Program
has helped Oregon's family-owned businesses not
only to survive, but to thrive under the leadership
of future generations. The program offers academic
courses, workshops and seminars, publications, vid
eos, and other tools to assist families in their busi
ness operations and in planning for succession.
For a nomination brochure, call the program at
(541) 737-3326 or 1-800-859-7609. Nominees will
then receive application forms due by June 29.
The awards are sponsored by U.S. Bank, Mass
Mutual, Perkins and Co., Stoel Rives, Transition
Dynamica, and Merrill Lynch.
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