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Full Sail Brewing Company Acquires Columbia Building

Full Sail Brewing Company is pleased to announce its purchase of the Columbia Building from Taylor Pickhardt Development, LLC. This purchase represents a major investment in the company's Hood River operation and its growth potential for the future. The Columbia Building, part of the Diamond Fruit complex is adjacent to the brewery on Columbia Street in Hood River, Oregon. Full Sail has been leasing the Industrial Street level for warehouse space from Taylor Pickhardt Development since 2000 and is happy to have had the opportunity to work with them in this transaction.

Full Sail currently leases office and warehouse space in the EXPO center on the waterfront and plans to remain in that location for the foreseeable future. "We plan to stay in the Expo center as we work with Dakine and the Port toward an outcome viable for both parties." This is a long term move to insure that we have a secure place for our compan's future." says Irene Firmat, Full Sail Brewing's CEO.

Brewing beer in Hood River since 1987, this year marks Full Sail's 21st anniversary. Today, the independent employee-owned company employs 75 people. Over the years, the local brewery has been recognized world-wide for their award winning beers, earning over 50 medals and awards in national and international competitions and tastings. Full Sail's Amber, Indian Pale Ale, Limited Edition and Wassail brews recently collected gold medals at the 2007 & 2008 World Beer Championships.

Full Sail is also a manufacturing leader in energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies and was recently recognized at the 16th Annual BEST Awards on April 17, 2008 for demonstrating excellence in business practices that promote economic growth and environmental
benefits. The City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development presents the BEST Awards annually to businesses demonstrating an extraordinary commitment to sustainability. In addition, Full Sail recently received recognition as a RecycleWorks business for its excellent track record of recycling, reducing waste and buying environmentally preferable products.

About Full Sail Brewing Company
Full Sail Brewing Company (www.fullsailbrewing.com) is an independent, employee-owned brewery operating for 21 years in Hood River, Oregon. Full Sail is committed to brewing great beer while adhering to socially and environmentally sustainable practices. Among the company's most popular brews are Full Sail Amber, IPA and Pale Ale, and Session Premium Lager. Full Sail is the only brewery to have ever been named to the "Best 100 Companies to Work for in Oregon" list by Oregon Business Magazine and maintained that distinction for five consecutive years.
Full Sail is a member of the Sustainable Business Network of Portland, a founding sponsor for the Hood River Chamber of commerce's "Green Smart" program, and supports over 300 events and charities each year, the majority of which are local. Its products are available in nineteen
states.


 

 

 

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16th annual Brews, Blues, and BBQ in Stevenson, Washington

bbq Mark your calendars now because summer will be here before you know it!  The 16th Annual Brews, Blues and BBQs lies just around the corner on Saturday, June 27, 2009.  The traditional rollicking opening of the summer season in Stevenson, this blast draws fans from across the Northwest to Teo Park right on the Columbia River.  With views of the water, the mountains rising abruptly across the river, the setting becomes as much a part of the day as the music, the beer and the food. 

This year’s event will expand later in the evening with the gates open at noon and live music continuing until 10:00 p.m.  The musical talent includes Tess Barr Blues Band, The Strangetones and Too Slim and the Traildraggers.  In between each band, the mic will be open for local musicians. More...

 
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Full Sail Brewing Celebrates American Craft Beer Week with a New Brewer's Share Beer
Chris HavemanFull Sail Brewery Invites you to "Meet the Brewer and the Beer"

Hood River, Oregon - Brewers know the best way to celebrate is to brew a special beer, so to honor American Craft Beer Week (May 11 -17), Full Sail Brewing Company will release a new beer in their "Brewer's Share" line up.  This special beer, "Chris's Summer D-lite," is a Berliner Weiss and was developed by Full Sail Brewer, Chris Haveman.  

You are invited to swing by and raise a toast with brewer Chris Haveman and the Full Sail Crew to celebrate American Craft Beer Week and to "Meet the Brewer and the Beer" at their Riverplace Brewery in Portland, on Monday, May 11th from 5:00 to 6:30PM and at the Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River, on Thursday, May 14th, from 5:00 to 6:30PM.  More...sample apron design




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 Annual Motorcycle Ride to Travel from Stevenson, Washington to Greensboro, North Carolina

The Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America has announced the coast-to-coast route for its 15th annual motorcycle ride, to take place May 8 – 17, 2009.  NASCAR driver and Charity Ride founder Kyle Petty will lead a field of more than 120 riders as they wind their way from the Pacific Northwest to the East Coast in an effort to raise awareness of and funds for Victory Junction and other children’s charities. More...sample apron design



EPIC Emergency Planning LLC provides consulting in emergency management


EPIC Emergency Planning LLC was established in January 2009 with the main purpose of providing effective consultation services in the field of emergency management. EPIC offers many services including development, facilitation, training, program planning, and grant writing.

-Mission: To mitigate the impact of emergencies and disasters by helping the community in all four phases of emergency management − mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

Dr Jade Soddell − founder of EPIC Emergency Planning LLC − has worked in the field of emergency management since 2004, after she relocated to the US from Australia. Jade has many years of experience in data interpretation, technical writing, grant and report writing. Her interdisciplinary background primarily focuses on emergency management, climatology, meteorology, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).        More...sample apron design


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Two Dogs Plumbing and Drain Cleaning, Inc.


“The response from our customers has been great”, says May. “Our ‘one rate’ is really hard to beat. Two Dogs offers both plumbing and drain cleaning services, so we’re really a one-stop shop.  We have state of the art DVD cameras, so we can show you the problem and fix what’s really wrong.”         More...sample apron design





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