One of my favorite things about being a journalist is that no two days on the job are exactly the same. As The Register-Guard’s growth and development reporter , I can confidently say the businesses in Eugene provide a unique approach and inject personality into their ventures in a way that keeps things exciting day after day.

I’ve met dozens of business owners who call this valley home and each one brings charisma and passion to their work. From movie stars-turned-leather-makers , to former tech workers opening boutiques and long-time staples of the community , Eugene’s business owners provide wares to shoppers along with a side of storytelling.

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