Small Business Spotlight: The Monterey Company creates all things custom in Central Oregon
Kelsey Merison
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year—as many are looking ahead to the holidays and checking gifts off their lists.
It’s the perfect day for another Small Business Spotlight!
We’re highlighting The Monterey Company, a custom products company based in Bend.
“Not a lot of people know about us, so we want to get our name out there and just get known in the community that we love,” said Eric Turney, the president and co-owner of The Monterey Company.
Eric Turney
The Monterey Company got it’s start back in 1989 creating all things custom.
“We do a lot of hats, branded apparel, t-shirts, ornaments, keychains,” Turney said. “Gear for people’s, employees. Sweatshirts, hoodies…”
Hats
The company has worked with big names like Amazon and Google but wants to bring in more Central Oregon customers being Bend-based.
“(I was) born here in Bend. Went to high school, raised. I love Bend. You know, my kids are getting raised here,” Turney said. “We want to do more within the community, even give back. We did some free hats for a little league team here in town… We’ve done work for Lay It Out Events. So their racing metals that you see for the Happy Girls Run and all their events.”
From stickers to sweatshirts, the Monterey team is ready to bring your vision to life.
Jack (left), Eric (middle), James (right), co-owners
“We’re right here on Century Drive. We share the same building with Fly and Field and Emerald City Smoothie. You’ve probably driven past us a bunch of times,” said Turney. “You can always hop in or our website.”
Make sure to get your orders in now for the perfect Christmas gift!
Custom ornament
“It depends on the product, depends on the order size. I mean, stickers we can do in a few days, but, ornaments are typically a couple weeks. Most of our products are typically a couple weeks,” said Turney.
Click here to learn more about The Monterey Company.
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