Community through Connection
Cultivating an ecosystem of collaboration and growth for the natural products Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector throughout Central Oregon.
Build Your Circle.
Grow Your Business.
Cultivate Community.
Our Mission:
At Cultivate Bend, our mission is to support and represent Central Oregon’s diverse and growing community of CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) entrepreneurs, operators, and leaders—at every stage of their journey. We’re committed to inclusivity across geography, gender, race, ethnicity, and culture, ensuring every voice in our region’s ecosystem is heard and valued.
We are a 501(c)(6) mutual benefit trade organization dedicated to cultivating a thriving, connected ecosystem for the natural products CPG sector throughout Central Oregon.
What is CPG?:
Great question! CPG, or Consumer Packaged Goods, are the everyday products we all use—typically sold in packaged form—such as food and beverages, personal care items, and household goods.
Whether you’re a founder, part of a CPG team, or someone who provides a service that support the industry, Cultivate Bend is here for you.
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!"
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"As a small business owner, burnout is real! Joining Cultivate Bend has given me an outlet with a crowd that understands and supports the highs and lows of running a brand."
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"Central Oregon is filled with amazing food and beverage companies and Cultivate Bend provides a point of connection and resource sharing that helps strengthen this community."
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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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.
