Change is a constant and 2009 has been all about that for us at Riley Weiss.

Not only do we have a new identity this year, but our 14 year-old branding agency moved out of a space in The Pearl and into the former Couch Schoolhouse off of NW 21st and Hoyt Street.  We also have a new President, new employees, new and valued clients and an attitude of hope and prosperity. A lot of change!

We chose the first Friday of fall, September 25th—what would have been our founder’s grandmother’s 103rd birthday [Mary Ella Weiss, the trailblazer]—to share our official launch with everyone we know.

We were honored to see so many of our clients, vendors, friends and family come out for our official “launch” party. We’re grateful for the support as we evolve and hope everyone enjoyed the food, spirits and music!

We also got to formally introduce three new team members, who were added in September 2009—Jon Schneider, Senior Designer, Brooke Snow, Account Coordinator, and Bethany Waggoner, Social Media Coordinator.

Riley Weiss kept things local by serving up a fine array of Oregon cuisine with a catered dinner from Russell Street BBQ and client, Zupan’s Markets, alongside Deschutes brews, Love and Squalor wines and a signature cocktail called “The Promise.”