Launch Mid Valley: Coffee Club for Entrepreneurs - McMinnville

Coffee Club for Startups & Entrepreneurs - Returns with our Summer Road Trip Series 2026 (July, August, September)

This summer, Coffee Club is hitting the road.

Instead of gathering in our usual location (Thank you, Chemeketa Yamhill Valley, McMinnville Campus... we will return to you in October!), we're taking Coffee Club directly to local businesses to hear firsthand stories of entrepreneurship, startup challenges, and business growth from the people building companies right here in McMinnville.

Join us as we visit three unique locations across the community and connect with founders, innovators, and fellow entrepreneurs over coffee and conversation.

📍 July 21 – Century Cafe at The Bohemian Building

Our first stop is Century Cafe, one of McMinnville's newest businesses, located inside the historic Bohemian Building on First Street. Part of the Tommy's Bicycle family of businesses, Century Cafe has quickly become a vibrant gathering place in downtown McMinnville.

We'll hear from the cafe's management team about launching a new business, building community, and creating a destination in one of the city's most entrepreneurial buildings.

The Bohemian Building has become a natural small business incubator and is home to several local ventures, including Launch Mid Valley alumni and entrepreneurs such as Mac Clay (featured on our 2025 Summer Series), Cascade Movement Center, Radical Rubies, Gold Hand Signs, Tommy's Bicycle Rentals, Fractal Bar, and others.

Come learn their stories, explore the space, and discover how entrepreneurship continues to thrive in downtown McMinnville.

📍 August 18 – Location to be Announced

📍 September 15 – Location to be Announced

Whether you're launching a startup, growing a business, or simply curious about the entrepreneurial community, Coffee Club offers a welcoming space to connect, learn, and be inspired.

We hope you'll join us for the journey.

 RSVP at LaunchMidValley.org.

Join us for a dynamic gathering of entrepreneurs and business owners in McMinnville’s business scene. Whether you're just starting or scaling up, these monthly Coffee Clubs are your space to tackle challenges, uncover resources, and launch what's next. So bring your questions, your roadblocks, and your ideas - we’ll talk through them together in a collaborative, supportive space.

Meet Our Hosts:

MEDP (McMinnville Economic Development Partnership)

McMinnville Economic Development Partnership (MEDP) supports new and existing businesses in McMinnville, helping them address challenges and seize opportunities. Learn more at www.mcminnvillebusiness.com

Chemeketa SBDC (Small Business Development Center)

Chemeketa SBDC (Small Business Development Center) provides free advising, workshops, co-working spaces, and a variety of resources to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Learn more about them at linktr.ee/chemeketa_sbdc

  

And a Special Thank you to Free Wild She for our Tea!

For more information about Launch Mid Valley and the Mid-Valley Regional Innovation Hub, visit:  https://www.launchmidvalley.org/

Representatives on hand to support you may include:

• Chemeketa Small Business Development Center

• McMinnville Economic Development Partnership

• McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce

• Launch Mid Valley Regional Innovation Hub

• Linfield University Launch Lab

• SEDCOR

• Yamhill County Economic Development