Running Princess is thrilled to be nominated
for 2019 Small Business of the Year by the Corvallis Chamber of Commerce! Celebrate Corvallis, the awards event to recognize the city’s best and brightest in business, philanthropy and the arts will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 18, 2019 at Oregon State University’s CH2M Hill Alumni Center. |

Cascade A&E - JANUARY 31, 2018
Pierce Footwear Launches Lace-Less Revolution for Kids
Strap in for a better fit and a healthier future at Princess Athletic on First Friday, February 2.
For too long, our children have been tied down and knotted up by poor fitting shoes that have to be laced again and again. But on First Friday, February 2, local kids will be the first to see the future of footwear as Bend’s “Greatest Shoeman,” George Pierce of Pierce Footwear, introduces an exciting new line of lace-less, tongue-less shoes in...
Pierce Footwear Launches Lace-Less Revolution for Kids
Strap in for a better fit and a healthier future at Princess Athletic on First Friday, February 2.
For too long, our children have been tied down and knotted up by poor fitting shoes that have to be laced again and again. But on First Friday, February 2, local kids will be the first to see the future of footwear as Bend’s “Greatest Shoeman,” George Pierce of Pierce Footwear, introduces an exciting new line of lace-less, tongue-less shoes in...

Corvallis Gazette-Times - DECEMBER 8, 2017
Celebrate Corvallis Nominees Announced
Some 52 local residents and organizations have been nominated for recognition at the 70th annual Celebrate Corvallis awards banquet next month, the Corvallis Chamber of Commerce announced on Friday.
Leigh Griffith, Trudy Overlin and Ilene McClelland are the nominees for First Citizen, given annually to...
Celebrate Corvallis Nominees Announced
Some 52 local residents and organizations have been nominated for recognition at the 70th annual Celebrate Corvallis awards banquet next month, the Corvallis Chamber of Commerce announced on Friday.
Leigh Griffith, Trudy Overlin and Ilene McClelland are the nominees for First Citizen, given annually to...

Running Insight - OCTOBER 1, 2017
A Royal Bet
Go back two years and ask Lu An Carone-Rhodes for an honest prediction of Running Princess' future and she would've scoffed at the notion of a brick-and-mortar retail shop.
"Like everyone else, I assumed people were all shopping online..."
A Royal Bet
Go back two years and ask Lu An Carone-Rhodes for an honest prediction of Running Princess' future and she would've scoffed at the notion of a brick-and-mortar retail shop.
"Like everyone else, I assumed people were all shopping online..."

Pierce Footwear - SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
Pierce Footwear teams with Princess Athletic to give women the royal treatment.
If you thought princesses never get to wear the most comfortable clothing and footwear, think again, Sister. Princess Athletic, a new boutique on Wall Street in downtown Bend, now offers fashionable and highly functional athletic wear for women on the go. What’s more...
Pierce Footwear teams with Princess Athletic to give women the royal treatment.
If you thought princesses never get to wear the most comfortable clothing and footwear, think again, Sister. Princess Athletic, a new boutique on Wall Street in downtown Bend, now offers fashionable and highly functional athletic wear for women on the go. What’s more...

Corvallis Gazette-Times & Albany Democrat Herald- JUNE 5, 2017
Running Princess to Open Bend store
Running Princess Apparel will open a new shop in downtown Bend in mid-June with the name Princess Athletic.
“We heard so frequently, ‘I’d love to come into your store..."
Running Princess to Open Bend store
Running Princess Apparel will open a new shop in downtown Bend in mid-June with the name Princess Athletic.
“We heard so frequently, ‘I’d love to come into your store..."

Corvallis Gazette-Times - DECEMBER 7, 2016
Celebrate Corvallis nominees announced
The Corvallis Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for the 2017 Celebrate Corvallis Awards.
More than 50 individuals and organizations in 10 categories have been nominated for recognition at the annual awards banquet.
Now in its 69th year, Celebrate Corvallis recognizes...
Celebrate Corvallis nominees announced
The Corvallis Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for the 2017 Celebrate Corvallis Awards.
More than 50 individuals and organizations in 10 categories have been nominated for recognition at the annual awards banquet.
Now in its 69th year, Celebrate Corvallis recognizes...

Corvallis Gazette-Times - SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
Running Princess, The Clothes Tree win state awards
Two Corvallis businesses — both on Madison Avenue — have won downtown revitalization awards from the Oregon Main Street program, which is part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
Running Princess Apparel, 351 S.W. Madison Ave., was named the best new...
Running Princess, The Clothes Tree win state awards
Two Corvallis businesses — both on Madison Avenue — have won downtown revitalization awards from the Oregon Main Street program, which is part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
Running Princess Apparel, 351 S.W. Madison Ave., was named the best new...

PDX Flash Alert NEWS - SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Running Princess Apparel in Downtown Corvallis Receives Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award for Best New Business
Running Princess Apparel in downtown Corvallis received an Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award for "Best New Business" from Oregon Main Street on September 15 during the Oregon Main Street Evening of Excellence Celebration in Astoria. The Best New Business Award recognizes an outstanding new downtown business that opened between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016.
Lu An Carone-Rhodes, Owner, Running Princess Apparel, was on hand to...
Running Princess Apparel in Downtown Corvallis Receives Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award for Best New Business
Running Princess Apparel in downtown Corvallis received an Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award for "Best New Business" from Oregon Main Street on September 15 during the Oregon Main Street Evening of Excellence Celebration in Astoria. The Best New Business Award recognizes an outstanding new downtown business that opened between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016.
Lu An Carone-Rhodes, Owner, Running Princess Apparel, was on hand to...

Corvallis Gazette Times - MAY 16, 2016
Running Princess opens up new store
Lu An Carone-Rhodes doesn’t consider herself a natural runner, but she’s done nearly 40 half-marathons in part because of the race environment.
“It’s got a good vibe,” she said, adding that there’s a sense of excitement and camaraderie among people who have chosen to set goals and..."
Running Princess opens up new store
Lu An Carone-Rhodes doesn’t consider herself a natural runner, but she’s done nearly 40 half-marathons in part because of the race environment.
“It’s got a good vibe,” she said, adding that there’s a sense of excitement and camaraderie among people who have chosen to set goals and..."