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June 2018 Volume 10,No. 6Good Medicine Tea Page 8

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Columbia RiverGorgeBusiness

Review

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PublisherChelsea Marr

EditorialGinger Shepherd

Mark GibsonKirby Neumann-ReaRaeLynn Ricarte

Neita CecilTrisha Walker

RJ ChavezEmily Fitzgerald

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STAFFColumbia RiverGorgeBusiness

ReviewOn The Cover:Cameron Larsen grew his side job making hand-tied flies into a full-time, thriving business that hasinternational reach.Read more about it on page 6

Page 10,11Meet the Gorge Experts

Page 6Easing pain

Page 4Brewing up success

Page 3Understanding how the

Small Business Center works

What is the SBDC?How does it help?

ByRose MaysWhat is SBDC and how doesit impact our local businesscommunity? SBDC is anacronym for Small BusinessDevelopment Center. TheColumbia Gorge CommunityCollege SBDC is part of theOregon Small BusinessDevelopment Center Network,which has nineteen center loca-tions in Oregon. Within the 19Oregon SBDC locations, 17 cen-ters are located at various com-munity colleges while two cen-ters are located at state univer-sities.The Oregon Small BusinessDevelopment Network beganin 1983 and has formed a well-established relationshipbetween the 19 center loca-tions, the U.S. Small BusinessAdministration and the OregonBusiness DevelopmentDepartment. Our local SBDC ishosted by Columbia GorgeCommunity College.What exactly does the SBDCoffer to the business communi-ty? The SBDC provides a widerange of one-on-one profes-sional advising services, low-or no-cost training and otherspecialized services. All servic-es of the Small BusinessDevelopment Center are avail-able to both new startup busi-nesses as well as establishedbusinesses. All advising servic-es are free and strictly confi-dential.As former business owners,SBDC advisers appreciate thecomplexities of starting a newbusiness. SBDC advisers workclosely with future businessowners to help assure that anew business is built on a solid

foundation that is needed tosucceed. Typical questionsasked and services requestedby owners of new startup com-panies include but are not lim-ited to:• Information about register-ing with the state• Business structure• Business plan development• Startup cost development• Preparation of financialpackage• Financial projections• Loan preparation• Marketing• Market research• Brand development• Accounting• Website reviewWhile the SBDC works close-ly with entrepreneurs who arein the initial planning and start-up stage of business, the SmallBusiness Development Centeris equally involved with assist-ing existing or established busi-nesses. An established busi-ness can offer a unique set ofchallenges ranging from agrowth prospect to cash flowproblems. Typical questionsasked and services requestedby owners of existing business-es include but are not limitedto:• Cost analysis for products• Accounting• Personnel issues• Tax questions• Online presence analysis

• Expansion and growthissues• Marketing• Slow growth and/or lowrevenue analysisAll one-on-one counselingsessions are free of charge andstrictly confidential.Registration for counselingservices is available athttp://bit.ly/CGCCSBDC.The Small Business Deve-lopment Center also offers sev-eral three-hour long education-al business classes at little orno cost. The classes are taughtby business professionals whohave years of practical businessexpertise that can be useful tobusiness owners. Some of theclasses that have been offeredare:• Starting a Successful Bus-iness• Building Your SuccessfulBusiness• QuickBooks Learning LabFor times and class availabil-ity, check online athttp://bit.ly/CGCCBizClasses.The SBDC can help an indi-vidual realize the dream ofbeing a business owner as wellas helping an existing businessremain competitive in the mar-ketplace. The scope of servicesoffered by the Small BusinessDevelopment Center is diversebut the mission is simple: sup-port of business growth andsustainability, job creation anddevelopment of new businessentities.�

Rose Mays is a program spe-cialist at the Columbia GorgeCommunity College SmallBusiness Development Center.She can be reached at 541-506-6121 or email [email protected]

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Reeling in successBig Y Fly connects to fly fisherman around the world

By Ginger ShepherdHOOD RIVER — Big Y Fly is afishing shop hidden away onthe second floor of a gray build-ing on Industrial Street.It is unassuming, and visitorsoften feel like they found a hid-den local’s spot. But the fly fish-ing shop is an internationalsupplier of hand-tied fishingflies.The company started as aside business for founderCameron Larsen, who workedas a milkman. “I love to tie flies,” he said,explaining that he would makeflies for himself and his friends.But when his friends asked himto make flies for their friends,he decided to make a littlemoney off it. That was in the 1990s. Thebusiness continued to grow.Instead of just selling to friendsof friends, he began selling hishand-tied flies on eBay. Thatcontinued for six to seven yearsuntil a neck aliment forced himto take a break.But Larsen couldn’t stayaway. He started making fliesagain. Online, the business wascalled Flies on-line. But soon itbecame Big Y Fly and in 2006,making flies was no longer aside job. Larsen decided to do itfull-time.Doing flies full time isn’t theonly evidence of growth forLarsen and Big Y Fly. Today,Larsen has 12 employees and abrick-and-mortar store. Andthey are outgrowing their

space on Industrial Way thatserves as their show room andpacking facility. One key to Larsen’s successis customer service. As a milk-man, he learned how importantpersonal connections are andthat treating customers wellmakes a difference.“I believe in customer serv-ice,” he said. That customerservice comes with personal

responses to customer ques-tions and building a relation-ship with each customer.There are customers thatcome to the Hood River area onvacation that stop by the shop

just to say hello. Customersoffer more than just writtentestimonials about the fliesthey receive — they share pho-tos of the fish they caught withLarsen’s flies on the company’swebsite, www.bigyflyco.com.Building a relationship alsomeans delivering products in atimely fashion. Big Y Fly offersfast shipping —often shippingorders the same day the orderis received. What makes them successfulis a business model thatembraces Internet sales and atraditional store front. Theirwebsite offers flies suited forfly fishing all over the world.There are flies for fishing in theUnited Kingdom, Chile,Argentina and evenYellowstone National Park.Larsen said that many peo-ple argue that Internet busi-ness doesn’t always help thelocal economy. It is somethinghe disagrees with as heemployees 12 people — somewho drive from Portland towork. Employing them has animpact on the economy.Through his model, Larsen canserve both local and non-localcustomers.The storefront lets them con-nect with a wider base of cus-tomer — especially those that

PHOTO COURTSEY OFBIGYFLYCO.COM

PHOTO COURTSEY OFBIGYFLYCO.COM

PHOTO BY GINGER SHEPHERD

Cameron Larsen has always tied fishing flies — for himself and his friends. The passion became more than a hobby.First it was a side job that Larsen did as he delivered Milk in the Columbia River Gorge. But demand grew and hefounded Big Y Fly Company, making fly-making and fly fishing his full-time job.

See BIG Y FLY, page 7

are not experienced. In fact,Larsen welcomes the less expe-rienced angler. When theycome to the shop, he said, it is achance for them to ask ques-tions and for him and the teamto share their knowledge.For many, fly fishing shopscan be intimidating andLarsen’s wants his shop to bewelcoming.Sharing knowledge isn’t lim-

ited to his shop. Big Y Fly hasseveral resources on its web-site and its Facebook page,including links to a blog(bigyflyco.blogspot.com/).While every fly is stocked inHood River and shipped fromHood River, they aren’t made inHood River. Big Y Fly out-sources to a tying facility inKenya. By doing this, Big Y Flyhas more flies, a wider varietywith new patterns and he cankeep the prices affordable.Big Y Fly isn’t the only fly

maker to do this. Larsen saidthis is an industry standard andmany of the big fly makers out-source the work to keep pricesdown.The decision is due to morethan just price. Larsen workswith a single facility to ensurethe quality of the hand-tiedflies.“There is no middleman, nodistribution,” he said, explain-ing that Big Y Fly gets the fliesdirectly from the manufacturermaking it easier to identify

problems.While outsourcing the workis a business decision it doesconnect Big Y Fly to history andeconomic development. Larsenexplained that the British intro-duced fly fishing and fly tying inKenya when it was a Britishcolony. Since that introduction,it became an industry. With everything, Larsen ispretty happy where his busi-ness is.“Happy, healthy and headedin the right direction,” he said.

Columbia River Gorge Business Review, June 2018 7

Founded: 2006Founder: Cameron LarsenProducts: Fly fishing gear, specializing in hand-tied fliesWebsite: www.bigflyco.comBlog: https://bigflyco.blogspot.comPhone: 1-866-660-5758Address: 16 Industrial St. Suite 403, Hood River

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Big Y Fly customers taketime to show ownerCameron Larsen and histeam how the Big Y FlyGear does in the field.Left, Brooks Ross upoladeda photo of his Big Y stan-dard reel with hisOzark/White River Flyassortment.Right, below, Brien Hansenused a conehead bunnymuddler to net a GreatLakes steelhead.

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MCEDD Spotlight: Good Medicine TeaBy the Mid-Columbia Economic

Development DistrictFor the Gorge Business ReviewIn July of 2013, Nikol Clark and Randy Goetzpurchased the commercial property at 1029 MayStreet in Hood River, OR. Known for decades asthe “Klahre House,” the turn-of-the-centuryCraftsman building had housed The Next Doorand its Youth Outreach programs. When Nikoland Randy took over, the building was ready fora new chapter, and to have new life breathedinto it. The couple saw the opportunity to createtheir dream: a combination tea house and well-ness center. The Good Medicine Lounge wasborn. For the next four years, the communityaround Good Medicine steadily grew, and thebusiness activity grew and changed as well. TheWellness Center flourished with a wide varietyof health practitioners finding a home in the cozytreatment rooms. The tea house became a localgathering place, and a quiet retreat in theheights. Also in development was the Good MedicineTea wholesale program and website store. Asthis side of the business began to come into itsown, Nikol and Randy decided to embrace theirwider sales and distribution network and devotethe necessary time and resources to the successof Good Medicine Tea. They found a partner inMid-Columbia Economic Development District

(MCEDD), which financed a small business loanin early 2018 through the Columbia River GorgeOregon Investment Board fund. The influx of capital has allowed GoodMedicine Tea to take the necessary steps growits wholesale and web sales programs. Theyhave been able to support increased inventory topursue larger customer accounts. These includeexciting new partners such as Market of Choicegrocery stores, which have taken on GoodMedicine tea in all 11 of their Oregon locations,and Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort whichbrought Good Medicine Tea into all 8 of their on-mountain dining outlets. With increased cus-

tomer demand comes increased labor needs, andMCEDD’s funding has allowed Good MedicineTea to retain their staff of four employees thathave expanded their roles in receiving, produc-tion, order fulfillment, shipping, and sales.Good Medicine Tea can be found at a variety ofgrocers and specialty retailers throughout HoodRiver, White Salmon, and the Central Gorge.Their tea can also be purchased from their web-site at www.GoodMedicineTea.com. Call GoodMedicine at 541 436-2540 to inquire aboutproducts or wholesale accounts for your retail orfood service business.The MCEDD loan program is available toentrepreneurs, start-up businesses, and existingbusinesses doing business in the five county(Sherman, Hood River, Wasco, Klickitat andSkamania) Mid-Columbia area. This loan pro-gram is part of MCEDD’s efforts to strengthenand support the region’s economy. For moreinformation on MCEDD and Oregon InvestmentBoard loan programs, visit www.mcedd.org.

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Nikol Clark and Randy Goetz are the couple behind Good Medicine Tea.

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New chiropractor uses gentle touch to ease painBy Ginger ShepherdHOOD RIVER — CharlesMcGrath has a mission: Easethe pain of those around him.And for this chiropractor, itdoesn't matter where he is.McGrath has been practicingchiropractic medicine for 30years. He has been a practition-er in Hawaii and Florida. He decided to leave theFlorida Gulf Coast to enjoy thePacific Northwest and hasopened a practice in HoodRiver on Oak Street.His journey into helping oth-ers started with a sprainedankle and introduction to anew approach of treating pain.He was curious and reachedout to a friend who was pursu-ing a career. That is all it took get him tothe Palmer College ofChiropractic.McGrath's education didn'tstop. As he treated patients forpain, he wanted to learn how tobest help those with hand andfeet aliments. He became amember of the ChiropracticHand and Foot Clinics ofAmerica.Through his training, he haslearned how to use gentleadjustments to ease pain. Healso uses the latest technologylike cold laser treatment thatcan be applied to scars.McGrath starts treatmentafter he gets a picture of what isgoing on with a patient. At hisclinic in Hood River, he can doX-rays, allowing him to have abetter idea of what is going onwith a patient. There are times, he said,when he sees something on theX-ray that is severe or there areother issues. In those instances,he will refer a patient on to spe-cialty physician because thegoal is to make sure the patientgets the right care and treat-ment.

But McGrath doesn’t stop attreatment. He believes in pre-venting injury and education.He is certified under theOccupational Safety and HealthAdministration to do trainingin injury prevention. Currently,he has done workshops withthe U.S. Forest Service andother area government agen-cies. The goal is to help workersbe safe and comfortable. “I teach wellness,” he said.The dedication to easing andpreventing pain never ends forMcGrath. He has traveled around theworld offering his services todifferent groups, especiallyindigenous people. He has beento places like Papua NewGuinea and Gabon to help byoffering adjustments. On onetrip to Papua New Guinea, hesaw about 150 people.“They were super grateful,”McGrath said, explaining thatthere is joy going someplace,doing work and knowing youare helping someone.

PHOTOS COURTSEY OF DR. CHARLES MCGRATH

On the left. Dr. Charles McGrath gives an adjustment inPapua New Guinea. Above, he talks to the U.S. ForestService employees about the back. The chiropractorrecently relocated to Hood River from Pensacola, Fa.

10 Columbia River Gorge Business Review, June 2018

Dr. John WillerOwner and Medical DirectorCOLUMBIA LASER SKIN

Nature has the best tools to fix problems on our skin,but sometimes we need to jumpstart the process.

A procedure called microneedling does just that.Microneedling uses multiple, tiny fine needles on the very top layer of skin – the

epidermis. By doing this, it creates a microinjury to the skin that the body then heals.As the body works to repair the microinjury, it produces collagen. During the

treatment, the aesthetician will apply a serum to the area being treated. Thisincreases collagen production. Collagen is a protein found in the human body. It isthe substance found in the skin, bones and connective tissues like tendons. Collagenin wound treatment can help skin growth. Collagen can also smooth lines andwrinkles, as well as help fade scarring.

Through the process, the skin isrejuvenated – scars and wrinklesare repaired, and their appearance isdiminished.

Microneedling is used to treat acnescars, burn scars, surgical scars,traumatic scars, large pores, fine lines,stretch marks, rough skin texture andexcess brown pigment.

Admittedly, the idea of small needles poking the skin sounds scary and painful.It isn’t either.

When we administer miconeedling, we make sure the patient is comfortable. Weapply a topical numbing cream to lessening the discomfort.

During the procedure, most patients feel a vibrating sensation and that is it.There is little to no downtime with microneedling. Most patients return to their

normal activities almost immediately. They can begin wearing mineral-based makeupabout 24 hours after the treatment if they choose to.

Redness can occur after the procedure and some patients may have rednessthat is like a moderate sunburn that can last between 12 and 48 hours.

As for results, patients usually see a healthy glow the next day. The diminishedappearance of a scar or fine line starts six to eight days later. For optimal results,patients should plan on more than one treatment:

• Skin rejuvenation – three to six treatments• Scarring – three to eight treatments• Stretch marks – three to eight treatments.

For more information about microneedling or to schedule a consultation,call Columbia Laser Skin Center at 541-298-5066 or visit us online atcolumbialaserskincenter.com.

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Since the early 1980s, computer-aided design software (CAD)has taken over the architectural and engineering industry asthe standard tool for drafting.

Modern construction projects rely heavily on documentation supplied by designers,architects, and engineers. Construction documents are usually prepared using com-puter-aided design (CAD), containing plans, elevations, sections, working drawings,as well as related information. To survive in today's competitive work environment, it isimportant to deliver high quality outputs while meeting the demanding budget and timeconstraints that exist for every project. Using CAD and 3D modeling techniques as atool, one can save a considerable amount of time, cost, and effort by ensuring thataesthetics are as expected, and that there are no obvious clashes in design layout.

3D Modeling is the process of using software to create a mathematical represent-ation of a 3-dimensional object or shape. 3D modeling technology has broughtforth enormous contributions, improvements, and efficiencies in the architecture,engineering, and construction industries.

3D models provide a realistic and detailed, “as built” view of a building, allowingimproved communication of the proposed design to developers, engineers, architects,and clients.

3D views allow architects and designers to view the project before constructionstarts. Clients can also view how their projects may look before investing in them.This tremendously helps clients to envision and adjust the space, define problems,adjust room sizes, select the right materials, furniture, and so on.

Unlike 2D designs, which often require more steps to deduce design information,3D designs are almost instruction-less and span language barriers.

3D modeling is also used in surveying and topographic mapping to create three-dimensional graphic representations of surfaces. These are also known as digitalelevation modeling or digital terrain modeling. These are very useful for surfaceanalysis in relation to things like surface drainage and site design.

3D modeling and rendering has drastically changed the dynamics of architectureand engineering by allowing design professionals from many fields collaborate onmultiple levels while focusing on a common and easy to understand concept.

Let's take a look at the benefits of 3D modelling in architecture and engineering:• More realistic and accurate visualizations for all building types• Renderings help designers to select the right materials for the right space• Efficient marketing and promotional tools for advertising• Improve coordination among architects, engineers, contractors, and clients• Lower project costs, time, and effort• No language barriers; a picture is worth a thousand wordsHere at Hood River Engineers, we are proficient in creating 3D modeling and

renderings for commercial and residential buildings. We can create life-like 3D modelsof exterior and interior designs for residential and commercial buildings, includingfinishes, to give you a realistic view of your dream home, office building, or anyendeavor you plan to break ground on.

If you have any questions for me or any of our engineers, email us [email protected] or [email protected]. We wouldbe happy to offer you an opinion or quote at no cost.

Serap Daniel, 3D Visual Artist

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