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    * CORVALLIS FOUNDRY
    * COOS BAY FOUNDRY
    * ESTACADA POWERHOUSE
    * LA GRANDE IGNITE
    * LAUNCH PAD BAKER
    * SPARK COLLABORATIVE STUDIOS

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“HISTORICALLY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP HAS BEEN THE LIFEBLOOD OF THE RURAL ECONOMY.”

— VISHAL CHORDIA

— 2018 EO GLOBAL CITIZEN OF THE YEAR


FOUNDRY COLLECTIVE


“EVERYONE HAS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO TURN AN IDEA INTO AN ECONOMIC REALITY,
REGARDLESS OF WHO YOU ARE OR WHERE YOU’RE FROM, WITH ZERO BARRIERS IN THE WAY.”

— EWING MARION KAUFFMAN


OUR MISSION

Foundry Collective’s nonprofit mission is to help small and rural communities
develop strong, vibrant, and creative startup communities that contribute to
improved prosperity and enjoyment of life. We believe that everyone should have
access to the resources they need to take their idea to the next level, create a
business, and achieve their dreams.

In rural areas, small businesses drive the economy and are responsible for
almost all job growth. The rate of self-employment in rural areas has fallen by
20% between 1988-2016, more than double the overall decline. Improved access to
the tools and knowledge necessary to feed entrepreneurship and innovation is
critical to reversing this trend and engaging small-town America.Foundry
Collective works to promote inclusive and equitable entrepreneurship by
supporting places where ideas take root and flourish. These locations are called
many things; incubators, business centers, accelerators, maker-spaces,
entrepreneurship centers, and more. Regardless of the name, they share a common
objective: Provide access to education, mentorship, networking, capital,
culture, and community.

A sizable challenge is to ensure that these centers of innovation are
sustainable, long-lasting, and provide ongoing support and services. Finding
pathways to create locally operated spaces which reflect each community’s unique
culture is our ultimate goal.

We encourage you to join us on this journey.


REINVENTING RURAL


“SMALL TOWN AMERICA IS ON THE VERGE OF A RENAISSANCE LED BY NEW TYPES OF
ENTREPRENEURIAL PIONEERS WANTING TO MAKE A REAL PLACE FOR THEIR LIVES AND
LIVELIHOODS.”

—ANN DAIGLE





SUPPORTING RURAL STARTUPS AND SMALL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURS

Reinventing Rural is an online community focused on helping rural communities in
the Pacific Northwest embrace their rugged culture of innovation and
entrepreneurship. Whether you are planning to start a business, have just
launched one, or want to scale your existing business, you get access to service
providers, content experts, and thought leaders to foster your small business
success.




LOCATIONS WE SUPPORT

Corvallis Foundry is our “mothership.” The 2500 square foot location offers
coworking areas, permanent desks for remote workers, and small office space to
incubate startups. Surrounding this are needed resources such as meeting spaces
and conference room and coffee, lots of coffee. Corvallis Foundry also provides
connection to mentorship, training, education, and programs which enable and
inspire entrepreneurs, creating community and collaborations.

Spark Collaborative Studios supports the creatives, makers, builders,
innovators, and entrepreneurs of Harney County. Spark Collaborative Studios is
an Oregon Benefit Company and a collaborative effort between Sage DesignWorks,
Buzzard Ridge Handmade, and J. Hill Images. Supported by BizHarney and Foundry
Collective, Spark is proving good things can happen in rural places. Be sure to
check our their retail popup area where local creators offer their products for
sale.

La Grande Ignite is a one-stop center for small business resources, classes,
referrals, a hang-out for entrepreneurs, and a coworking space located in
Eastern Oregon. Located in a community of 13,170 people, Ignite’s mission is to
facilitate entrepreneurial growth and development from concept to expansion and
through succession. Foundry Collective supports Ignite, providing technical
services including the website, shared programs and events, and strategy
consulting.


Launch Pad Baker’s mission is to make sure every entrepreneur gets the support
and direction to resources available regardless of who they are and to be a
place where a business can incubate and grow as needed. Launch Pad Baker offers
free mentorship, connections to resources, and affordable office space to
develop their dreams.  Foundry Collective supports Launch Pad Baker, providing
technical services including the website, shared programs and events, and
strategy consulting.



CONTACT US

257 SW Madison Avenue
Suite 210


Tel: 541-812-1911
E-mail: team@foundrycollective.org

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OUR VISION

Foundry Collective envisions Rural communities with strong, vibrant, and
creative entrepreneurial ecosystems that contribute to improved prosperity and
enjoyment of life.

OUR MISSION

Foundry Collective helps rural communities create and operate Main Street
Entrepreneurial Centers providing resources to innovators and small businesses.

© 2018 Foundry Collective by our Team Members

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