CommunitySpotlight
The businesses and places worth knowing about across Lane County, written by the Altura Real Estate agents who live and work here.
▶ VideoStretch Shapes: Eugene's Fabric Artistry on Stages Across the Country
A Eugene-born entrepreneur turned a passion for three-dimensional fabric work into the nation's number one supplier of box-truss stage covers.
Stretch Shapes has been serving the AV industry for 12 years, supplying stretch-fabric products to clients throughout the country. The company's flagship offerings are large-scale flat panel sails, the kind visible above outdoor festivals and inside shade…
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▶ VideoBuilt to a High Gloss: Stockwell Finishes Brings Meticulous Paint Work to Lane County
Justin Stockwell opened his automotive refinishing shop in 2022 with a specialty that few shops anywhere attempt: candy paint jobs and full rotisserie restorations.
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▶ VideoRise Visible Brings Digital Marketing and a Mission to Eugene
A local agency helps businesses get found online while championing disability inclusion and community.
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A Party on Wheels Through Eugene's Best Spots
Pacific Pub Cycle loads up a pedal-powered bike with friends and rolls straight to the heart of what makes Eugene fun.
Something for Everyone: PLAY Opens Downtown Eugene
A husband-and-wife team from Eugene have turned a pandemic-era wish into a family fun center with batting cages, virtual golf, drinks, and games at 232 W 5th Avenue.
Hands in the Clay, Roots in Eugene
PhaseClay Pottery is a home studio where clay artist Faye Cates turns porcelain into handbuilt pieces and finds a little calm along the way.
Healing at Home, Leash in Hand
Paws and Reflect brings mental health therapy, therapy dogs, and even dog training together under one roof — your own.
Paper Plate BBQ Is Bringing Backyard Spirit to a Higher Level
From a little truck in the courtyard of ColdFire Brewing, Isaiah Watson is slow-cooking Eugene's cravings one 22-hour brisket at a time.