Community through Connection
Cultivating an ecosystem of collaboration and growth for the natural products CPG sector throughout Central Oregon.
It’s networking reimagined.
Build your Circle.
Our Mission: To listen and meet the specific needs of our growing population of CPG entrepreneurs, operators, and leaders at every stage and be representative of every Central Oregon community - geographic, gender, racial, ethnic, and culture.
Cultivate Bend is a mutual benefit trade organization, 501(c)(6), formed to cultivate a vibrant ecosystem for the natural products Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector throughout Central Oregon.
Upcoming Events
Connect, learn, and contribute to our flourishing community of conscious businesses.
Our Mission
Dedicated to fostering connection and collaboration within the natural products CPG industry.
Membership
Join a community that fosters growth, collaboration, and positive change here in Central Oregon.
Upcoming Events
Join us for these insightful and inspiring opportunities to learn and network!
Kind Words From Members
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"Cultivate Bend provides valuable community and resources to support the growth of my business."
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"So excited and grateful to be a part of the Cultivate Bend movement, where natural product folks can gather, connect, commiserate, share and inspire."
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"An outstanding resource for any sized CPG company and founders to network and gain knowledge from people on a similar path."
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"Cultivate Bend has been an extremely inspiring experience. It has truly pushed me to learn and grow personally, and with our business!"
Our Leadership
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Dominic DeMaria
Brand, Product & Packaging Consultant at DeMaria Consulting
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Katie Thomson, MS, RD
Co-Founder, CEO at Square Baby
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Kelly La Plante
Graphic Designer at See Level Design Co.
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Kyle Krull
Senior Director of Sales at Kettle & Fire
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Natalie Gibbens
Corporate Partnerships at Voyage Foods
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Paul Evers
CEO and Co-Founder at Riff, and Co-Founder at Crux Fermentation Project
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Shawn Theriot
Director Quality Assurance & Compliance at KOS Naturals
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Jim Carmack
Retail Sales Specialist at REI
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Katie Horgan
Founder of Bravo CPG
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Barb Meyers
Founder of Fixa Foods
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Andy Vaughn
Founder & Owner of Pure Polish Products
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Amanda Bedell
Founder of BCC Business Consulting
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Tera Shaver
Cultivate Bend Operations Manager and Co-Founder of Palmys
Our Sponsors
Cultivate Bend wouldn’t exist without the generous support of our sponsors. Together we are shaping the future of the natural products CPG sector. Learn more about how you can become a sponsor.
