Indy Commons

05/21/2026

Meet the speakers of Fail Fest 👏

These entrepreneurs are doing something most business owners rarely do publicly - talk about the real stuff:

➡️ mistakes
➡️ pivots
➡️ bad ideas
➡️ lessons learned the hard way
➡️ moments they almost gave up
➡️ and what happened next

Join us for an evening of candid stories, laughter, resilience, and honest conversation as our speakers share the ups and downs behind building a business.

Featuring:
Joseph Allen & Karen Saul with Andante Vineyard
Eden Olsen with Lucky Crow Farm
John Bracken with Crush Wine Tours

🎟 Tickets are FREE, but RSVP is appreciated:
https://FailFest2026.eventbrite.com

Grab your ticket, invite a friend, and come celebrate the messy middle of building something worthwhile.

05/15/2026

Success stories are fun to tell.

But the real stories? Those usually involve mistakes, pivots, bad ideas, near disasters, awkward moments, and figuring things out the hard way.

That’s exactly why we created Fail Fest.

Entrepreneurs will take the stage to share honest stories about failure, setbacks, and the lessons that ultimately helped shape their businesses and careers. No polished “perfect entrepreneur” narratives — just real people talking candidly about what didn’t work, what they learned, and what happened next.

If you’ve ever:
wondered if you’re the only one struggling
had an idea flop
made a bad business decision
questioned whether you’re cut out for entrepreneurship
or learned more from failure than success…
…this event is for you.

And honestly? These conversations are often far more valuable than the highlight reel.
We’re excited to welcome:
Joseph Allen & Karen Saul with Andante Vineyard
Eden Olsen with Lucky Crow Farm
John Bracken with Crush Wine Tours

🎟 RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fail-fest-tickets-1988116021539?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come laugh a little, learn a lot, and be reminded that thriving businesses are usually built on a pile of lessons learned the hard way.

05/04/2026

We’re looking forward to hosting a pop-up market to help celebrate Mom!

03/29/2026

Come start the week with us tomorrow!

Need a change of scenery from working at home?
 
Join us for a Free Coworking Day at Indy Commons and spend the day working alongside other freelancers, entrepreneurs, students, and remote workers.
 
Start the morning with Entrepreneurship Coffee (9–10 AM) — a casual conversation space for sharing ideas and connecting with others.
 
Then stay for open coworking from 9–4.
 
Bring your laptop, grab a seat, and enjoy a day of productivity and community.
 
No membership required. Just show up.

03/18/2026

Need a change of scenery from working at home?
 
Join us for a Free Coworking Day at Indy Commons and spend the day working alongside other freelancers, entrepreneurs, students, and remote workers.
 
Start the morning with Entrepreneurship Coffee (9–10 AM) — a casual conversation space for sharing ideas and connecting with others.
 
Then stay for open coworking from 9–4.
 
Bring your laptop, grab a seat, and enjoy a day of productivity and community.
 
No membership required. Just show up.

03/13/2026

Come meet your future coworkers - try a desk for a day. [email protected]

05/19/2025

🚀 Calling All Middle School Innovators! 🛠️
Are you entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade and ready to unleash your creativity? Join iINVENT, a FREE one-week summer camp by Oregon State University, designed especially for rural Oregon youth!

🔍 What You'll Experience:
• Collaborate with OSU college mentors to design inventions that enhance lives.
• Engage in hands-on STEM activities and engineering challenges.
• Learn about the innovation process using resources from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Connect with peers and explore college pathways.

📍 2025 Camp Date & Location:
July 14–18: Independence
Indy Commons: 154 S Main ST

🌟 Why Join?
iINVENT is more than a camp—it's a community where you can "fail fast and learn fast" in a supportive environment. Embrace the inventor's mindset and make a difference!

📲 Register Now:
https://precollege.oregonstate.edu/iinvent

03/15/2025

Check out those veggies!!! 🥕🥗😍! Warm cookies and wine arriving at noon, so come on down to shop local until 2 pm!

11/30/2024

Saturday November 30th is Shop Local Saturday! We’re excited to host vendors for the Independence Downtown Holiday Market, including several of our own members. There will be seven locations hosting over 40 vendors, so make sure you leave plenty of time to find the perfect gift! Use the map to find all the venues and vendors.

11/21/2024

Ok community, we have an ask - let's help support our local Youth Coding League teams who made it through to the next round! Voting for the Semifinals is open NOW and will close on Friday, November 22, at noon CST. Let's rally around the teams, participate in voting, and get them on to the next bracket!

We've made it to the semi-finals of the Youth Coding League Playoffs! Support our 5/6th grade team "SkibidiDonutDestryers :)" and our 7/8th grade team "Insert Team Name Here" as they represent the library in the playoffs! Cast your vote for our teams at https://www.youthcodingleague.com/playoffs. Voting for this round runs through Friday, November 22 at 10 am!