Lane Leaders News & Networking Tips
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The best marketing is word of mouth.
As it turns out, that can mean more than one thing. I used to think it simply meant doing great work—taking care of customers, paying attention to the details, and creating an experience people felt good about sharing. That’s still true, and it matters. But what I’ve...
Livewire Electric: Three Generations of Trusted Service in Lane County
Livewire Electric has been keeping Lane County powered since 1958, making it one of the area’s longest-standing electrical contracting firms. Now in its third generation of family ownership, the company continues to blend tradition with innovation under the leadership...
From Family Business to Restaurant Tech: Ryan’s Journey
Ryan grew up in Portland, Oregon, in a family deeply rooted in the restaurant industry. His mother ran a Village Inn franchise while raising him and his siblings, and the restaurant quickly became his daycare, playground, and first workplace. By middle school, he was...
A Business Venture Built on Improvement, Safety, and Community
Jason has always believed that success comes from constant improvement and a willingness to learn from failures. That mindset not only shaped his personal life — from meeting his wife Megan in college to raising their two children, Haley and Arthur — but also became...
Building a HEARTsafe Community in Eugene and Springfield
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States, impacting countless families across the nation. In Eugene, the journey toward becoming a Citizen CPR Foundation HEARTsafe Community began with former Paramedic, Joshua Moore, as a simple...
Beyond Business Cards: The Crucial Role of Friendships in Professional Networking Groups
In the realm of professional networking, the concept of developing friendships might seem secondary to the primary goal of business growth. However, the importance of fostering genuine connections and friendships within a business networking group cannot be...
Leadership Experience from Life on a Goat Farm
Leadership is a quality that can be found in the most unexpected of places. As we navigate through various experiences in life, there are valuable lessons to be learned from the most unlikely sources. One such source is the humble goat farm. Despite its seemingly...
Finding Your Business Mentor
Finding the right business mentor can be life-changing. A mentor can help push you to be the person and business owner you want to be.