Upcoming Events
Small Biz Photo Day
Polk County businesses, we want to help you elevate your brand presence! Join us for a "photo shoot" day to get free, professional quality photos and tips for creating your own material. We can help you:
Photograph a product
Get a new headshot
Take a team photo
And more!
Business owners need quality photos for use in a variety of content, from websites, social media, and printed material. In addition to helping you with photos, we will also provide tips on how to utilize and re-purpose the photos in a variety of ways.
Please use this link to reserve a spot (drop-in time may be available on a first come/first served basis):
Farmer + Buyer Event
Are you a farmer looking for new markets to sell your product?
Are you a restaurant looking for new places to buy local produce and foods?
Please join us to make new connections with restaurants and farmers in the Polk County area.
This mixer connects farmers with new market opportunities in a speed-meeting format where each grower and buyer will be able to exchange information.
Grower-buyer meetings are a chance for farmers and producers to introduce themselves to chefs, grocers, and distributors to discuss products and potential interest. There are no obligations; just a chance to open a door and follow up later. For growers who are just getting started, this is a great opportunity to learn about individual buyer requirements.
Email hello@indyideahub.org to reserve your spot!
AgTech Pitch Night
The Cultivate Northwest AgTech Bootcamp will culminate in a pitch night on May 18. The public is invited to listen to companies itch their business ideas and hear about the work AgLaunch and SEDCOR have been doing.
Sean Daly & The Shams
Sean Daly and The Shams, an international touring act based in Portland will be bringing their unique brand of Irish Rebel Rock to Independence. Join us for the inaugural Blind Pug Speakeasy; listening to music in an intimate pub setting while celebrating community with local food, beverages, and cheer.
This is a 21+ event. $20 cover charge includes food from local start-ups. Beer/cider/wine available to purchase.
This project is in collaboration with Indy Idea Hub, a 501(c)3 dedicated to helping individuals in Polk County start, grow, and sustain lasting businesses.
Tickets: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/theshams
Pub Talk - Event Planning
Have you always wanted to throw an event to showcase your business, but don’t know where to start? Want to improve the events to you do have? Join us for our Pub Talk where we will cover practical tips and best practices for successful event planning and execution. Learn how manage your entire event lifecycle, no matter the size or complexity. We will cover:
• Creating a comprehensive events strategy
• Budgeting and managing costs
• Selecting and working with venues
• Food and beverage management
• How to market and engage attendees
• Deliver a smooth onsite experience
• Show your event’s return on investment
Eat the Frog
The Frog? … Yes, that one task that you’ve been putting off and have the hardest time starting or completing. We all have one! Why not join us to tackle your Frog while we tackle ours?! Energy from the group helps us stay focused and feel supported.
The Details: Feel free to arrive between 2:30 and 3 to get coffee/ tea, to just get settled. The work sprint starts at 3 sharp! We’ll work from 3-4 (with a break midway). A social “happy” hour starts at 4 and then you can head home, feeling accomplished and productive!
Come join us to Eat that Frog!
Eat the Frog
The Frog? … Yes, that one task that you’ve been putting off and have the hardest time starting or completing. We all have one! Why not join us to tackle your Frog while we tackle ours?! Energy from the group helps us stay focused and feel supported.
The Details: Feel free to arrive between 2:30 and 3 to get coffee/ tea, to just get settled. The work sprint starts at 3 sharp! We’ll work from 3-4 (with a break midway). A social “happy” hour starts at 4 and then you can head home, feeling accomplished and productive!
Come join us to Eat that Frog!
Eat the Frog
The Frog? … Yes, that one task that you’ve been putting off and have the hardest time starting or completing. We all have one! Why not join us to tackle your Frog while we tackle ours?! Energy from the group helps us stay focused and feel supported.
The Details: Feel free to arrive between 2:30 and 3 to get coffee/ tea, to just get settled. The work sprint starts at 3 sharp! We’ll work from 3-4 (with a break midway). A social “happy” hour starts at 4 and then you can head home, feeling accomplished and productive!
Come join us to Eat that Frog!
Eat the Frog
The Frog? … Yes, that one task that you’ve been putting off and have the hardest time starting or completing. We all have one! Why not join us to tackle your Frog while we tackle ours?! Energy from the group helps us stay focused and feel supported.
The Details: Feel free to arrive between 2:30 and 3 to get coffee/ tea, to just get settled. The work sprint starts at 3 sharp! We’ll work from 3-4 (with a break midway). A social “happy” hour starts at 4 and then you can head home, feeling accomplished and productive!
Come join us to Eat that Frog!
Work & W(h)ine
Sure you work remotely, but that doesn’t mean you have to work alone. Let’s co-work individually, together!
The Details: Every first Monday afternoon, all remote workers are invited to the coworking space to work together, individually. We’ll work from 1-4 (you don’t need to join for the whole time). Social “happy” hour starts at 4!
Join the Remote Worker community and make some friends here at Indy Commons! All you need is you and your laptop!
All remote workers welcome - You do not need to be a member of Indy Commons to join.
Eat the Frog
The Frog? … Yes, that one task that you’ve been putting off and have the hardest time starting or completing. We all have one! Why not join us to tackle your Frog while we tackle ours?! Energy from the group helps us stay focused and feel supported.
The Details: Feel free to arrive between 2:30 and 3 to get coffee/ tea, to just get settled. The work sprint starts at 3 sharp! We’ll work from 3-4 (with a break midway). A social “happy” hour starts at 4 and then you can head home, feeling accomplished and productive!
Come join us to Eat that Frog!
Fail Fest
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” - Jon Kabat-Zinn
Failure is inevitable when innovating. Those who fail dared to do something great and from that failure, they have lessons to more intelligently try again.
The night features a panel and guest speakers to share their experiences with failure. Light food will be provided and drinks will be available.
Come join us in celebration of daring greatly and our failures on April 21st 2022!
Eat the Frog
The Frog? … Yes, that one task that you’ve been putting off and have the hardest time starting or completing. We all have one! Why not join us to tackle your Frog while we tackle ours?! Energy from the group helps us stay focused and feel supported.
The Details: Feel free to arrive between 2:30 and 3 to get coffee/ tea, to just get settled. The work sprint starts at 3 sharp! We’ll work from 3-4 (with a break midway). A social “happy” hour starts at 4 and then you can head home, feeling accomplished and productive!
Come join us to Eat that Frog!
Eat the Frog
The Frog? … Yes, that one task that you’ve been putting off and have the hardest time starting or completing. We all have one! Why not join us to tackle your Frog while we tackle ours?! Energy from the group helps us stay focused and feel supported.
The Details: Feel free to arrive between 2:30 and 3 to get coffee/ tea, to just get settled. The work sprint starts at 3 sharp! We’ll work from 3-4 (with a break midway). A social “happy” hour starts at 4 and then you can head home, feeling accomplished and productive!
Come join us to Eat that Frog!
Work & W(h)ine
Sure you work remotely, but that doesn’t mean you have to work alone. Let’s co-work together!
The Details: Every first Monday afternoon, all remote workers are invited to the coworking space to work together, individually. We’ll work from 1-4 (you don’t need to join for the whole time). Social “happy” hour starts at 4!
Join the Remote Worker community and make some friends here at Indy Commons! All you need is you and your laptop!
All remote workers welcome - You do not need to be a member of Indy Commons to join.
Eat the Frog
The Frog? … Yes, that one task that we all put off and have the hardest time starting or completing.
Why not join us to tackle your Frog while we tackle ours?!
Energy from the group helps us stay focused and feel supported. Come join us to Eat that Frog!
Remote Work Hangout Sesh!
Sure you work remotely, but that doesn’t mean you have to work alone. This recurring event is meant to bring together remote workers like yourself and provide you a space to remotely and individually work together. Join the Remote Worker community and make some friends here at Indy Commons! All you need is you and your laptop!