Nik blosser is a business and communications professional in oregon. Kurt vonnegut museum and library, tedxportland, chinook book minneapolisst paul, senator ron wyden, portland general electric, sustainable industries magazine, oregon senate democrats. Kate brown taps nik blosser for new chief of staff oregonlive. Aug 08, 2019 celilos primary media property are the chinook book consumer guides, which include print and mobile green coupon guides in portland, seattle, denver, californias bay area and minneapolis. Visit this page to learn about the business and what locals in portland have to say. The future of the coupon is your mobile device, said nik blosser, president of celilo group media, the company behind chinook book. As of september 2017, he was the chief of staff for gov. Blosser is currently the president of celilo group, a portland company that publishes the chinook book, a compendium of coupons and guide to sustainable services, and chairman of the sokol blosser. Northwest childrens theater and school portland alignable. The group publishes the chinook book, a publication that distributes local and environmentally focused coupons in oregon, washington, california, colorado, and minnesota. People who buy the hardcopy book can redeem twice once with the paper coupon and once with the app, said nik blosser, president of celilo group media in portland, which publishes the chinook. Helping companies move up on the ecological spectrum has become a lot more popular since then as have celilo group medias beloved chinook book and, but. Nik has been a leading voice in the sustainable business arena for the past decade in the pacific northwest, shaping both political and business.
When nik blosser started celilo group media in 1999, he could counton one handthe number of consulting firms with the same focus on promoting and developing sustainable businesses. Downturn boosting coupon books portland business journal. Celilo group media is a media and technology company offering digital promotions solutions for smbs. There are a bunch of coupons in there worth using including lots of restaurants with buy one get one 12 off i just used mine for the clearing cafe today. Chinook book is expanding its mobile coupon initiatives after a pilot this summer in seattle. The future of the coupon is your mobile device, says nik blosser, president of celilo group media, the company behind chinook book. The future of the coupon is your mobile device, said nik blosser, president of portland, ore. Company president nik blosser said that he doesnt use the coowner term. Longtime company chief technology officer greg keene has been appointed to lead the company going forward, and he begins his new role as ceo on february 9th. Everything we love about portland unknown binding january 1, 20 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions click to open popover.
This is a game changer for both merchants and consumers, says nik blosser, president of celilo group media, publisher of chinook book. For nik blosser, thats at once promising and frightening. Blosser said he is resigning as ceo of portland company celilo group media the company that publishes the chinook book and plans to spend. Blosser outfitters po box 2116, willows, california 95988 rated 4. Jun 24, 20 the future of the coupon is your mobile device, says nik blosser, president of celilo group media, the company behind chinook book. Kate brown d, a position he took in january 2017 after the previous chief of staff, kristen leonard, resigned. Blosser is a leading voice in the sustainable business arena, shaping both political and business perspectives regarding the economic opportunities surrounding sustainability, including the creation of the chinook book. The company publishes and distributes coupon books, including the popular chinook book. How early stage hyperlocals can determine their ideal.
Nik blosser, president of celilo group media, which owns chinook book, said his company worked for more than a year to figure out a system to offer mobile manufacturer coupons. Celilos primary media property are the chinook book consumer guides, which include print and mobile green coupon guides in portland, seattle, denver, californias bay area and minneapolis. Nik blosser chief of staff governor kate brown linkedin. Medias primary publication, chinook book, from a small annual portland. Those backers include blosser s mother, susan sokol blosser, founder of. Nik blosser is cofounder and president of celilo group media, a media company with the mission of expanding markets for sustainable products. May 17, 2011 measure 26121 portland school district. The flexible app platform hosts chinook book offers as well as exclusive rewards for community partners ranging from universities and utility green power programs to the nations leading. The chinook book app contains both grocery product coupons as well as many local merchant offers, providing greater overall value to the user, said nik blosser, president of celilo group. Pcc launches mobile organicnatural coupons progressive grocer. All chinook book partners share a commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices. The companys roots are in the lohas health and sustainability think whole foods marketplace, bus since the launch of its chinook book mobile app the company offers a robust platform for targeting and engagement across a broad range of business types. As founding ceo nik blosser transitions to role as chief of staff to oregon governor kate. Kate brown will name nik blosser to be her new chief.
View nik blosser s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. A young boy and his animal friends set out to retrieve the chinook from this bear and to bring spring to their village at last, and hibernation for bears through the winter. Blosser said he is resigning as ceo of portland company celilo group media the company that publishes the chinook book and plans to spend much of his time in salem. Blosser is currently the president of celilo group, a portland company that publishes the chinook book, a compendium of coupons and guide. Blosser also serves as the chairman of sokol blosser winery, the family business founded by his parents, susan sokol and bill. Apr 30, 2012 the company publishes and distributes coupon books, including the popular chinook book. This is on my favorites shelf because i think native american folklore is so interesting and such a good book option to this native american folklore tale starts when a. Kate brown will name nik blosser to be her new chief of. Pcc natural markets to accept nations first mobile. Chinook book is a mobile app that incentivizes everyday sustainable choices through guides, rewards, prizes, and discounts on sustainable goods and services. As founding ceo nik blosser transitions to role as chief of staff to oregon governor. Remember where we started and be inspired by how far weve come. Chinook book launches mobile grocery manufacturer coupons for.
Jun 24, 20 the future of the coupon is your mobile device, said nik blosser, president of celilo group media, the company behind chinook book. The chinook book is sold as a fundraiser by schools and other groups, and through a. Politifact is eileen brady coowner of celilo group media. Jun 24, 20 nik blosser, president of celilo group media, which owns chinook book, said his company worked for more than a year to figure out a system to offer mobile manufacturer coupons. Were talking a 2 for 1 amtrak ticket to points all the way up to vacouver, canada. Dining, grocery, entertainment, fashion, garden, wellness. Chinook book connects sustainable businesses to customers who truly care through mobile promotions that invite discovery, inspire trust, reward loyalty and help the sustainable economy grow. Now with over 100,000 users in five metro areas, chinook book is the leading provider of mobile coupons for the healthy lifestyle consumer. View nik blossers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional. Jun 25, 2009 when nik blosser started celilo group media in 1999, he could counton one handthe number of consulting firms with the same focus on promoting and developing sustainable businesses. Beverages were provided by sarahjane and the great people at lagunitas brewing, nik blosser at sokol blosser and chinook book celilo media, and anne hubatch at helioterra wines. Sales of chinook books have steadily grown over the years, but blosser is not blind to the fact that coupons available on smartphones are a lot more convenient than the print versions.
Kate brown will name nik blosser to be her new chief of staff. Beverages were provided by sarahjane and the great people at lagunitas brewing, nik blosser at sokol blosser and chinook bookcelilo media, and anne hubatch at helioterra wines. Chinook book launches nations first mobile grocery. Blosser also serves as the chairman of sokol blosser winery, the family business founded by his parents, susan sokol and bill blosser, who were pioneers in the oregon wine industry. Nik blosser, pictured here in a 2010 file photo, will start his job as gov. View nik blossers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Mayor adams will unveil the winners of the 2012 best awards. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. I also make a point of listening to what our frontline salespeople are hearing from the customers they talk to, and we have allcompany meetings where they share with each other. Special thanks go out to our new friends natsumi shimabayashi and amanda sullivan at portland city grill for their mouthwatering appetizers. This expertly designed book contains tons of great coupons from businesses that support sustainable consumerism.
I love my chinook book in fact i have 2 they were presents and i keep one at home and one in my car. Making manufacturer coupons available on your smartphone is a gamechanger for the natural foods shopper and the industry at large. Chinook shares a lot of the same values that whole foods does just because they care about the environment, and they are out there putting together coupon books and apps for a lot of the brands that we sell, so it makes sense from a business and. The organization creates local rewards programs in oregon that aim to promote sustainable lifestyles. Katie pearmine strategic sourcing manager oregon food. After 16 years of successful expansion of celilo group medias primary publication, chinook book, from a small annual portland print guide to a 5state organization with a print and digital audience of over 200,000, cofounder and ceo nik blosser will step into a new role as governor kate browns chief of staff. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover niks connections. Whole foods mobilizes mobile coupons to drive redemption rates. The iphone totally transforms coupon use you always. The company produces chinook book print and mobile savings guides focused on green and local businesses in portland, seattle, the san francisco bay area, denver and minneapolis. Nik blosser of celilo group media, aneshka dickson of colas construction and renee spears of rose city mortgage will present 20 years of sustainable business in portland. Pcc pilot testing mobile grocery manufacturer coupons for.
Join facebook to connect with nik blosser and others you may know. Our flagship product is the annual print and mobile chinook book, currently being published in portland, seattle, the san francisco bay area, denver, and. Chinook book is run by a company called celilo group media, owned by company president nik blosser and private investors. The chinook book is sold as a fundraiser by schools and other groups, and through a variety of retail outlets, including. This information furnished by nik blosser, chinook book the printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by multnomah county, nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of any statements made in the argument. Chinook book launches mobile grocery manufacturer coupons. Hundreds of local, sustainable coupons on your phone.
Dec 01, 2010 for nik blosser, thats at once promising and frightening. Helping companies move up on the ecological spectrum has become a lot more popular since then as have celilo group medias beloved chinook book and ecometro. Those backers include blossers mother, susan sokol blosser, founder of. Founded in april 1999 in portland, oregon, celilo group media is a media and technology company with a mission of expanding the marketplace. The group publishes the chinook book, a publication that. Attendee list by company name march 14, 2016 page 1. Website facebook view on facebook twitter view on twitter. Leadership transition announcement about chinook book. Chinook book for iphone now available in portland, seattle.
When we started social sonar, we began signing up sole proprietors. Oregon legislature looks into acquiring federal land. Celilo group media cto greg keene appointed ceo of company. Initially launched in 2010, the mobile chinook book was built off a successful print edition and contains several hundred retail coupons for green and local businesses. Nik has been a leading voice in the sustainable business arena for the past decade in the pacific northwest, shaping both political and business perspectives around the economic opportunities surrounding sustainability. Celilos primary media property are the chinook book consumer guides, which include print and mobile green coupon guides in portland, seattle, denver. Making manufacturer coupons available on your smartphone is a.
Save our wild salmon turning 20 in 2012 postparty wrap. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover nik s connections. The awards are produced by chinook book and sponsored by alaska airlines and the stranger. The chinook book mobile app was launched in 2010 for delivering secure onetimeuse coupons, and it has grown to be accepted at over 2,500 merchant locations.
Chinook book mar 2000 apr 2003 3 years 2 months founded in april 1999 in portland, oregon, chinook book had a mission of expanding markets for sustainable products and services. Oct 28, 20 i also make a point of listening to what our frontline salespeople are hearing from the customers they talk to, and we have allcompany meetings where they share with each other. Foods marketplace, bus since the launch of its chinook book mobile app the. Value village corporate parent grows during recession, plans. Kate brown taps nik blosser for new chief of staff. Nik blosser, cofounder of the oregon business association and chairman of his familys winery, sokol blosser, will officially start his work for the governor on feb.
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