Corvallis Foundry

03/17/2026

Logan Bingle, Creativity Coach, is now hosting lunchtime draw in earnest on Wednesdays 12pm-1pm in our conference room.

Learn More & Register: https://tinyurl.com/loganbingle

02/06/2026

Aslihan grew up in Türkiye surrounded by olive trees. Olive oil wasn't just a product in her family. It was made with patience, care, and pride.

Now she's running that same family olive oil business from Clackamas. Every bottle reflects her family's tradition and respect for the land. It keeps her connected to her roots while building something honest here in Oregon.

The challenge is timing. Balancing inventory purchases with daily operating costs while demand grows. Right now she's working shipment to shipment, which makes it nearly impossible to plan ahead.

She's asking for $13,500 to secure enough inventory to sustain the business throughout the year and start the season on stable footing. She has 6 days left in private fundraising, 25 out of 30 lenders in, and $12,225 to go before this loan goes live to the full Kiva community.

Your $25 loan helps an Oregon entrepreneur stop scrambling and start building. Can you help Aslihan close the gap?

Loan here: https://loom.ly/woku7oA

02/05/2026

February's bringing two ways for Oregon entrepreneurs to stop waiting and start building.

Learn how to access 0% interest loans through Kiva on Feb 9th (free, online). Or join the 10-week CO.STARTERS Core cohort in Corvallis starting Feb 23rd ($100, in-person) to build an actual business model that works.

90% of Core graduates launch. 90% are still running a year later.

➡️ Who Should Show Up

If you have an idea but don’t know where to start.

If you’ve been side-hustling and wonder if you should go full-time.

If you already own a business, but you’re working yourself to death for too little money.

If you’ve never taken a business class and don’t have a degree.

If you’re an artist who’s great at the craft but lost on the business side.

If you tried before and it didn’t work.

You don’t need an MBA. Show up.

➡️ Read the full article here: https://reinventingrural.substack.com/p/two-ways-oregon-entrepreneurs-can

➡️ Links to register below:

https://startupspace.app/detail-normal-events/68923?b_link=event_type%3Dupcoming%26search_group%3D677%26search_radius%3D50&group_id=Njc3

https://startupspace.app/detail-normal-events/68094?b_link=event_type%3Dupcoming%26events_type_search%3D%26feature_button_show_hide%3Dshow%26filter_show_hide%3Dshow%26is_group_search%3D%26is_saved%3D0%26is_search%3D1%26search_communities_of_interest%3D%26search_date%3D%26search_expertise%3D%26search_group%3D677%26search_interest%3D6639%26search_language%3D%26search_latitude%3D43.8041334%26search_location%3DOregon%252C%2520USA%26search_longitude%3D-120.5542012%26search_persona%3D%26search_radius%3D1000%26search_stage%3D%26search_title%3D&group_id=Njc3

12/12/2025

Tina's been in customer service her whole working life. Started as a roller-skating carhop, moved into floral design, spent 22 years in insurance. Now she's building something different.

When her son Jake was diagnosed with autism, she didn't know what his future would hold. Would he work? Drive? Have independence? She spent years wondering. Then she noticed something: Jake loves frozen yogurt and treats. And their small rural community already knows him, already loves him.

So she's turning that into a business he can learn to run. A mobile frozen yogurt setup where she can teach him social cues, customer communication, and confidence while he's still in high school. He's 15 now, hands-on with the whole thing, and people in Hines are already excited.

Tina's got the soft-serve machines. She's got transport equipment. What she needs now is a used enclosed trailer, utilities installed, sinks that meet food safety regs. And product to get them through their first events. $10,000 total. She's 27% funded with 34 days left.

If you believe rural families deserve a shot at building something meaningful together, your $25 loan helps close the gap. Can you help Tina and Jake get rolling?

Loan here: https://loom.ly/XtAB4Fc

Kiva is a loan, not a donation. With Kiva you can lend as little as $25 and make a big change in someone's life.

11/30/2025

Spontaneous work session? Our flex desks are here for you! Grab a seat and get productive. Come see how easy it is to work at the Foundry.

https://bit.ly/cftours

11/29/2025

Your perfect full desk is waiting! Personalize your dedicated space and make the Corvallis Foundry your work home. Schedule a tour to find your spot.

https://bit.ly/cftours

11/29/2025

More than just a desk, it's a hub for innovation! The Corvallis Foundry fosters connections and growth. Come experience the difference. Book your tour!

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11/28/2025

Still thinking about making the switch to coworking? No pressure, just good vibes and great coffee here! Tour the Corvallis Foundry and see if it's the right fit for you.

👀👉 https://bit.ly/cftours

11/27/2025

While our community manager is currently running the Turkey Trot and celebrating a birthday, the Corvallis Foundry is still open for Member Access! When you join us, you have 24-7 access, even on a holiday. 🦃

Schedule your tour: https://bit.ly/cftours

11/25/2025

From quick catch-ups to full-day workshops, our meeting rooms are versatile and ready for your needs. See our options during a personalized tour!

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11/24/2025

Don't just work, thrive! The Corvallis Foundry is designed for productivity and well-being. Come see how our space can transform your workday. Book your tour!
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