Breakthrough: Episode 1 with Dave Lauridsen, owner of Crooked Creek Brewery

Breakthough: Columbia County, OR

Introducing Breakthrough, a podcast created for and by leaders, business owners, and innovators in Columbia County, Oregon. We are thrilled to bring conversations about business, leadership, and innovation to our local community.

The Breakthrough podcast is brought to you by the Columbia Economic Team, which houses Columbia County SBDC, Keep It Local Columbia County, GRO St Helens, and Columbia County Tourism — in partnership with PCC OMIC Training Center.

In this episode of Breakthrough, our hosts Jason Moon and Tyler Tolles interview Dave Lauridsen, the owner of Crooked Creek Brewery, to discuss his journey into the brewing business, his community engagement, and the challenges and triumphs of running a brewery in Columbia County, Oregon.

Dave shares his beginnings as a homebrewer, his move from California to Columbia County, and the eventual decision to turn his hobby into a business. They touch on the importance of local events, community involvement, and the brewery's evolution, from its humble start in a pole barn during the COVID-19 pandemic to the dream of expanding in the future.

Dave also mentions his collaboration with renowned chef Jill Ramseier, who will add a new dimension to the brewery's offerings by developing an elevated pub food menu. The podcast explores the balance between risk and passion in entrepreneurship while emphasizing the importance of building community through local business.

If you're a local in Columbia County, stop by Crooked Creek Brewery for a pint, trivia night, or a meal. They're located at 341 S 1st Street, St Helens, OR 97051

Connect with Crooked Creek
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crookedcreekbrewery
- Instagram - @crookedcreekbrewery
Chef Jill Ramseier - @dirtandsugar on Instagram
Columbia County SBDC:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaCountySBDC
Instagram: @columbia_couty_sbdc
Phone: [phone]
FREE Business Advising: http://oregonsbdc.org/center/Columbia-County-SBDC