While the last year has been rocky for the beer industry, there continue to be shining moments that remind us that beer is an Oregon economic and cultural driver. Recently, there were two such reminders.

First, start with the unprecedented naming of Portland’s Migration Brewing as the Small Business Administration’s 2024 Oregon Small Business of the Year. This is the first time a craft brewery has won the award, bringing much pride to everyone in the industry, especially those of us who have the honor of partnering with the Migration team. Last week, Migration was honored in Washington, D.C., with small business peers from all 50 states. It was another chapter in Oregon’s legendary beer story.

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