Ella Dean
Ella Dean is a natural haircare brand for men and women with textured hair. Our products are made with organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs that aid in hair growth and reduce scalp inflammation and hair loss. The creation of Ella Dean started because the owner, Nicole Rose, had a difficult time looking for the right hair oils that did not cause dryness and dullness to her curly tresses. After searching high and low, she decided it was time to make her own products that stimulates hair growth, locks in moisture, adds shine and softness, and reduces scalp inflammation and hair loss while using organic ingredients.
How Sweet It Is
Based in Portland, Oregon, we are a husband and wife owned small batch, handcrafted confectionery company. We create and sell a variety of candy, chocolates, cookies, caramel corn, and other seasonal sweet treats. We live by the idea that behind every sweet treat, there is a story to tell. Whether a treat takes you back to grandma's kitchen or you have memories with a friend while on vacation, our memories are the foundation of our recipes and our business.
Essance Skin Care
Essance prioritizes timeless beauty by reviving, soothing, and illuminating the skin's natural glow with nature's finest ingredients, sourced organically, locally, and sustainably. Proudly offering gender-inclusive products for all generations, Essance approaches skincare with mindfulness towards consumption and production, both in packaging and ingredients. Our product selection includes luxurious moisturizers, serums, hair care, mineral foundations, and lipsticks, all designed to enhance your raw, natural beauty effortlessly.
Nico’s Real Fruit Ice Cream
My goal was to create the most unique, fun, and versatile ice cream company around. Within two months, I had a custom cart, my machine that I imported from New Zealand and was sourcing fresh, local fruit from the Willamette Valley.
Cloudforest
We have been fortunate to grow at an independent pace to a point where our chocolate is now represented through various retail outlets across the country. Our growth has allowed us to strengthen our relationships with cacao and vanilla growers and build a small team of avid chocolate makers who now are an integral part and contributors to this story.
Toastado
At Tostado Coffee Roasters, our story begins with Adriana Lopez, the founder of the company, whose journey started in Mexico City before she immigrated to Portland, Oregon. Her love for coffee blossomed when she enrolled in a coffee roasting class and learned the art of roasting on a simple popcorn machine. Fascinated by the process, she was eager to learn more about coffee.