Ashland Business Grapevine

Yay! Mobile Madness Opens a Store in Ashland

May 2016

Yay! Mobile Madness Opens a Store in Ashland

You’ve all seen the smart phones with the cracked glass in front, but the phone I dropped on concrete about a year ago was an award winner. It was so bad I couldn’t even swipe it without requiring a trip to the emergency room for seven stitches in my finger (okay, I’m exaggerating).

Simplifying Your Life with the School of the New Work

May 2016

Simplifying Your Life with the  School of the New Work

Alexis (Lexi) Delgado wants people to know that they don’t have to stay “stuck” in an unhappy life.  Getting unstuck can be as simple—or as difficult—as returning to our simpler selves, trusting our intuition and our inner strength.

Lexi has developed the “School of the New Work” to give people a new way to look at their lives. Her approach is based on what she learned about psychology, brain science, mindfulness practice, yoga, somatic therapies, and ancient traditions after working as a mental health therapist for more than 15 years.

Sixty-Two Years at Windermere Van Vleet Real Estate

April 2016

Sixty-Two Years at Windermere Van Vleet Real Estate

Now celebrating its 62nd year serving the southern Oregon community, Windermere Van Vleet Real Estate has a rich history. Robert E. (Bob) Van Vleet established the company in 1954. Louise Myers joined as a sales associate in 1957, and Leo Zupan joined in 1960. In 1964 the three became partners and formed the corporation known as Van Vleet & Associates.

That same year, they purchased a lot at the corner of Third and Lithia Way (375 Lithia Way), and built a single-story brick building, later adding a second story.

Finding Your Way with the Institute for Professional Leadership

April 2016

Finding Your Way with the Institute for Professional Leadership

Do you find yourself at a crossroads in your life?  Facing new challenges in your work, a new job or career change, or starting retirement?  The Institute for Professional Leadership can help you find your way through the changes in your life. The Institute offers training, coaching and consulting to individuals as well as to businesses and groups.

Maria Connolly and Nando Raynolds started the Institute in 2011. Between them, they have nearly 50 years of experience in counseling and coaching adults throughout the Rogue Valley.

David Taub Joins Peerless as Executive Chef

April 2016

David Taub Joins  Peerless as Executive Chef

Peerless Restaurant & Bar (264 4th Street) has appointed David Taub as its Executive Chef. Owner Crissy Barnett Donovan welcomed Taub to her talented culinary team  and said, “David brings an intellect, passion and practical approach to cooking that will allow Peerless to continue our pursuit of honest flavors and integrity of ingredients from the kitchen.”

David’s skilled culinary techniques, attention to detail and deep knowledge of traditional French cuisine were finely honed at the longtime and quintessential Chateaulin Restaurant in Ashland, where he commanded the award-winning kitchen for over thirty years as executive chef and co-owner.

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