Small Business Spotlight

There’s Good News: Elk Vintage to open first brick-and-mortar store in Bend’s Old Mill District

March 24, 2026 8:43 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Elk Vintage, a locally owned boutique, is set to open its first permanent storefront in Bend’s Old Mill District this spring. Owners Jeni Gallacher and Andria Hattenhauer will move the business into the historic Little Red Shed with a grand opening scheduled for May 1st. The 400-square-foot building is the oldest

Small Business Spotlight: The Monterey Company creates all things custom in Central Oregon

November 28, 2025 5:22 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year—as many are looking ahead to the holidays and checking gifts off their lists. It’s the perfect day for another Small Business Spotlight! We’re highlighting The Monterey Company, a custom products company based in Bend. “Not a lot of people

Small Business Spotlight: Downtown Bend’s newest spot, The Coyote, aims to bring good food and country fun

October 17, 2025 5:19 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last Friday, a new country spot in downtown Bend celebrated its grand opening. The Coyote was packed full–with a line wrapped around the building–that was once Unofficial Logging Co. Opening night “People know this is a place you can come and kind of be someone else for the night,” said Jordan

Small Business Spotlight: Big Ed’s Artisan Bread brings fresh-baked goods to Central Oregon

July 30, 2025 11:51 am Kelsey Merison

You can find Big Ed’s in more than 150 spots across Central Oregon and beyond.

Small Business Spotlight: Tumalo Coffeehouse celebrates 10 years in business

June 13, 2025 11:07 am Kelsey Merison

TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — For this month’s Small Business Spotlight, KTVZ is highlighting Tumalo Coffeehouse as it celebrates 10 years in business the entire month of June. Located right in the heart of Tumalo, the coffee shop has made quite the name for itself–combining good coffee and community. “(My favorite part about working in Tumalo

Small Business Spotlight: Somewhere That’s Green in Bend prioritizes people and plants

May 9, 2025 11:03 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week is National Small Business Week—and Central Oregon is full of them! For this month’s Small Business Spotlight, KTVZ News took a trip to a unique shop in Bend that plant lovers call a haven. At Somewhere That’s Green, the name couldn’t be more fitting. “We have over 400 varieties

Small Business Spotlight: Bend restaurant making waves in Central Oregon’s food scene

April 21, 2025 12:13 pm Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s a story that’s sure to make you hungry, featuring a ‘modern cowboy steakhouse’ in Bend. And if you’re a Food Network fan, you might recognize some of these names. At Hawkeye and Huckleberry, customers come for the food and drinks but stay for the service and atmosphere. Hawkeye and Huckleberry

Small Business Spotlight: Beardwood Beard Oil bringing premium beard care products to Bend

April 11, 2025 10:47 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For this month’s Small Business Spotlight, KTVZ is highlighting Bend-based Beardwood Beard Oil, a company specializing in premium beard care products. “We’re both pretty witty and have a good sense of humor. So we’re like, let’s have fun with this,” said Amy Lovlien, the co-owner of Beardwood, in a recent interview with

Spiral Wax Co-Founder and Co-Owner Tim Karpinski

Small Business Spotlight: Spiral Wax Company

March 7, 2025 11:27 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s no secret that Central Oregon is a haven for snow-sport enthusiasts. With Mount Bachelor right in our backyard, you’ll find many live here for that sense of community. KTVZ News is introducing a new segment called ‘Small Business Spotlight’, and what better way to kick it off than by highlighting