💥 From Ideas to Impact: 2026 Launch Mid-Valley Startup Bootcamp Recap & Winner Highlights!

Apr 1, 2026

🚀 Building What’s Next:
2026 Launch Mid-Valley Startup Bootcamp Re-Cap &
Celebrating our Pitch Showcase Winners!

🚀 From Ideas to Impact: Inside the 2026 Launch Mid-Valley Startup Bootcamp

WOW. What an event.

The 2026 Launch Mid-Valley Startup Bootcamp Weekend & Pitch Showcase held the last weekend in March at Linfield University, McMinnville, Oregon, brought together an incredible community of entrepreneurs, mentors, partners, and supporters—all committed to one shared mission: growing businesses, supporting startups, and scaling companies across the Mid-Valley.

In just three days, ideas turned into action. Concepts became companies. And founders stepped boldly into what’s next.

🌱 Why This Work Matters

Entrepreneurship is more than launching—it’s about building a strong, resilient regional economy.

By supporting businesses at every stage, we:

Help early ideas take root
Strengthen small businesses as they grow
Equip scaling companies to expand, hire, and lead

Launch Mid-Valley is proud to support this full journey—because when entrepreneurs succeed, our entire region thrives.

🎉 Celebrating Our Pitch Showcase Winners

Congratulations to the founders who took the stage at Linfield University and inspired us all:

🥇 1st Place: Aliza’s Almond Cookies (Aliza Cooks, LLC)
🥈 2nd Place (Tie): MacApps LLC & Tricolors - Quick Action
🥉 3rd Place: Whey Better Donuts
🙌 People’s Choice: SnoDayzz LLC (Dr. Jumesha Wade & Family)

Our winners received Pitch Prize Packages including both cash and consulting packages for each recipient!

Thank you to our prize package contributors:

Armenta Consulting, BCC Consulting, The Boutique COO, Intentionality Leadership Coaching, Linfield Launch Lab, Small Business Management Course with Chemeketa SBDC, Membership with the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce and SEDCOR, FreeWildShe Tea & Bitters, EMPWR Nutrition, Alchemist's Jam

💡 Recognizing Every Team That Showed Up

The heart of this Bootcamp is every entrepreneur who said “yes” to building something new.

This year’s participating teams represent a powerful cross-section of innovation, creativity, and determination in the Mid-Valley:

From food and agriculture to technology, education, consulting, and consumer products—these ventures reflect the diversity and strength of our regional business community.

Every team made progress. Every team gained traction. And every team contributes to a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem.

💥 Fuel for Growth: More Than Just Prizes

This year’s prize packages were intentionally designed to support long-term success—not just celebrate a moment.

Across all awards, founders gained access to:

Seed funding to move their businesses forward
Strategic planning and business development support
Revenue, marketing, and sales coaching
Leadership development for founders
Hands-on consulting and technical assistance
Long-term advising and education through regional partners
Meaningful connections across the Mid-Valley business network

Because real impact happens after the pitch.

🤝 The Power of Mentorship

One of the most impactful elements of the Bootcamp was the time, expertise, and generosity of our mentors, speakers, and judges.

Over three intensive days, these leaders showed up fully—guiding teams through uncertainty, challenging assumptions, offering real-world insights, and helping founders move faster and smarter.

Their contributions went far beyond advice—they helped shape businesses in real time.

Your willingness to invest your time and talent is what makes this experience transformational—not just for a weekend, but for the long-term success of businesses across our region.

🤝 Powered by Partnership

This experience is only possible because of the incredible partners, sponsors, mentors, speakers, and judges who show up to invest in entrepreneurs.

Your time, expertise, and resources help turn ideas into viable, growing businesses—and create lasting impact across our region.

Together, we are building more than startups—we are building a connected, collaborative, and thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

🚀 What’s Next?

The momentum is already building.

Our founders are:

Connecting with mentors
Scheduling strategy and advising sessions
Refining their models and testing their ideas
Taking the next steps toward launch and growth

And Launch Mid-Valley will be there every step of the way.

📅 Stay Connected

Join us for our next event:

Launch Mid Valley Monthly Coffee Clubs - McMinnville
📍 Chemeketa Community College – McMinnville Campus
📅3rd Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Access to Capital & Resource Fair
📍 Chemeketa Community College – McMinnville Campus
📅 May 7 | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Plus, stay engaged through upcoming programming, events, and regional coffee clubs designed to keep entrepreneurs connected and supported. Follow Launch Mid Valley on LinkedIn and join the LMV Network Group!