Shelbi Wescott

Portland

Managing Editor at Merchant Maverick

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Main Street Mavericks Days Five & Six: Meeting Bend's Small Businesses

Dec 4, 2024 | merchantmaverick.com | Shelbi Wescott |Clark College

Get Matched With POS Software Take our short quiz to get matched with the best point-of-sale software for your unique business needs. Instant results, no phone number or email required. We end our road trip in Central Oregon -- but couldn't see the mountains because of forest fires in the area and a blanket of ash -- which is a definite challenge small businesses in this area face.
Main Street Mavericks Business Spotlight: Vector Volcano Classic Arcade

Dec 4, 2024 | merchantmaverick.com | Shelbi Wescott |Clark College

When Brett Pulliam decided to leave his job as a Pixar animator and open a classic arcade, he knew he wanted to live in a resort town with good foot traffic that didn’t have a classic arcade yet. Bend was the winner. Pulliam’s arcade is jam-packed with nostalgic and iconic arcade games and pinball machines. Regulars make a stop after work to try to beat their high scores, school kids come with their friends, and tourists pop in for a few minutes after walking by the bright lights and sounds.
Ida's Cupcake Cafe

Dec 4, 2024 | merchantmaverick.com | Shelbi Wescott |Clark College

When Autumn Lodge Persinger, owner of Ida’s Cupcake Cafe in Bend, Oregon, first learned about a cupcake business for sale, she knew it was serendipity — everything aligned, and she made an offer by the next morning. Guided by her love of baking and a restaurant-industry background, Persinger navigated her business through COVID and has made her establishments a family-run affair. With delicious cupcakes with a unique twist, if you are in Bend, a stop at the cupcake cafe is a must.
Main Street Mavericks Spotlight On Bend's Tomi Mart

Dec 4, 2024 | merchantmaverick.com | Shelbi Wescott |Clark College

Tomi Mart — Bend’s first Asian market, owned by Natasha Dempsey and Jessi Scott — is a feast for the eyes and taste buds. Stocked with treats, snacks, traditional favorites, and a ramen wall, the marketplace is a love letter to Asian culture and community (which are two important aspects of Dempsey and Scott’s business plan). We ventured over to Tomi Mart to meet with Dempsey and talk business.
Main Street Mavericks Business Spotlight: The Nest Design Studio

Dec 4, 2024 | merchantmaverick.com | Shelbi Wescott |Clark College

Main Street Mavericks day five, stop one! Come meet Sisters, Oregon's one-stop-shop for interior design with Emily Head at The Nest Design Studio.
Main Street Mavericks Day Four: Ashland's Small Businesses

Nov 25, 2024 | merchantmaverick.com | Shelbi Wescott |Clark College

It’s Main Street Mavericks Day Four, where we head from Corvallis to Ashland — known for its internationally famous Shakespeare festival. It’s also known for having an exceptional downtown area with small businesses everywhere. This thriving community has seen a lot collectively — they recently weathered forest fires that threatened to destroy everything in its path, and many had to close shop to wait out the disaster.
Main Street Mavericks Business Spotlight: Lovejoy's Tea Room

Nov 25, 2024 | merchantmaverick.com | Shelbi Wescott |Clark College

Our second stop on our third day road tripping around Oregon brought us to Lovejoy's Tea Room, a beautiful and unique place to stop for afternoon tea.
Main Street Mavericks Business Spotlight: True Lavender Collective

Nov 25, 2024 | merchantmaverick.com | Shelbi Wescott |Clark College

Located in downtown Ashland, True Lavender Collective has weathered some mighty challenges but stands tall as an innovative retail leader.
Main Street Mavericks Day Three: Meeting Small Businesses In Corvallis

Nov 22, 2024 | merchantmaverick.com | Shelbi Wescott |Clark College

It’s Main Street Mavericks Day Three, where we head from Cannon Beach to Corvallis. From a popular tourist destination to a busy college town, but some of the same small business challenges persist. Come meet Corvallis business owners and hear about how we spent our day supporting small businesses.
Main Street Mavericks Business Spotlight on Heartland Thrift Shop

Nov 22, 2024 | merchantmaverick.com | Shelbi Wescott |Clark College

On day three of our Main Street Mavericks trip, we found ourselves in Corvallis talking to Heartland Thrift Shop. This particular thrift store is a nonprofit that helps fund the local humane society. There are many aspects of running a small business that look the same whether you are a for-profit or non-profit. But are there any glaring differences? Check out our interview with manager Tiga Evans. Q&A With Heartland Thrift ShopThis thrift shop funds the animal shelter here in Corvallis, Oregon.