The Pine
Cone Group
We build companies worth keeping.
The Pine Cone Group builds, acquires, and supports businesses focused on publishing, media, commerce, technology, and regional growth.
A portfolio built with intention.
Distinct companies. Shared standards. Long-term stewardship.
Connexio
Strategic growth company.
Connexio Media
Regional publishing and media.
Pines & River
Regional lifestyle magazine.
The River Ledger
A weekly newspaper, reimagined for email.
Salt & Spring
A coastal weekly publication.
Field & Tide Supply
Goods for coast, lake, and river country.
Built one meaningful step at a time.
A timeline of what we have built so far—and what is still ahead.
The Pine Cone Group
The foundation begins to take shape with a long-term vision for building enduring companies.
Pines & River
Regional storytelling becomes the first major publishing platform.
Connexio
The group’s strategic growth capability becomes its own operating company.
Connexio Media
The publishing portfolio is unified under a dedicated media division.
The River Ledger
A weekly newspaper, reimagined for email.
Salt & Spring
The coastal weekly extends the publishing footprint into Gulf and spring country.
Field & Tide Supply
The portfolio expands into regional lifestyle commerce.
The Work Continues.
The next company is not on the timeline yet.
Beyond the timelineThe work continues.Exceptional companies are built through consistency rather than urgency.
We invest in brands that create lasting value for their customers and the communities they serve.
Patient work outlasts temporary attention.
Reputation and trust compound over time.
Growth should strengthen what makes a company worth keeping.
C. Scott Stephens
Founder
The Pine Cone Group was founded on the belief that enduring companies are built through patience, thoughtful execution, and a commitment to the communities they serve. Today, the company supports a growing portfolio spanning media, publishing, commerce, technology, and strategic growth.
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