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Businesses Grow at Valley River Center

By Holly Menino
July 7, 2009
 
Eugene, Ore. -- Even in these tough economic times businesses are not only finding ways to survive, but also to grow. When Joe's Sports and Outdoors went bankrupt, opportunity came knocking on Dave Jones' door.
 
Jones recently opened Mazama Fishing Pro Shop.  But Mazama's isn't the only store at Valley River Center finding a chance to grow.
 
KEZI 9 news business reporter Holly Menino takes a closer look at how some businesses are finding opportunity in the midst of the recession.

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