EWTF: Making Earth2o in Culver, OR more competitive

Earth2o is the top selling spring water in the Pacific Northwest and the third largest branded water sold. Earth2o bottles and distributes pure 100% natural spring water, sourced directly from the aquifer that feeds Opal Springs. In order to expand its market, the company needed to set up the systems and processes that would assure the quality of its product at every step of the bottling and distribution process, a costly proposition. It turned to the Employer Workforce Training Fund for help with the cost of hiring consultants to put these processes into place.
"Like most small businesses in our state, our success hasn't come without its challenges. During this time we have stayed true to our core beliefs of providing a natural product in the most sustainable way possible with strong support for our community. We are fortunate that the Northwest distributors, retailers and consumers share those values which have led to the success of our brand." Steve Emery, President and CEO.
With the help of the fund, Earth2o was able to implement a rigorous quality management program. Steve Emery was chosen as the 2010 Oregon Small Business Person of the Year by the US Small Business Administration.

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