Family-owned businesses are often the backbone of Oregon’s local economy, balancing tradition with innovation while staying closely tied to the communities they serve. For Craig and Carolyn Davidson, second-generation owners of Minuteman Press in Tigard and Salem, 2025 has been a year of recognition and new ventures that highlight the role of small business in shaping civic life.
Service That Earns Recognition
In April, the Tigard Chamber of Commerce honored Craig Davidson as Volunteer of the Year. The recognition, typically reserved for high-profile civic leaders, underscores the visibility that comes with consistent community service. Davidson said he never sought accolades.
“I just made myself available whenever I could,” he explained. “Whether it’s helping set up tables and chairs at a networking event or stuffing food boxes for a local charity, I was just trying to be as involved as I could be.”
The award puts Davidson alongside past winners that include mayors and business executives. “Winning this award makes me feel like I have some big shoes to fill,” he said. “The recognition makes me want to step it up where I can and contribute even more than before.”
A New Kind of Home Field Advantage
That same summer, Minuteman Press in Salem became the official printing partner for the Marion Berries, a new West Coast League baseball team. The sponsorship involved everything from banners and programs to pocket schedules and branded displays. For the Davidsons, it has meant more than advertising…