Be in the Room Where Momentum Happens
An Evening That Marks a Turning Point
This is the night expansion becomes public.
Rooted & Rising convenes 160+ of Central Oregon’s most engaged and influential leaders: founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, developers, philanthropists, and farmers shaping our regional economy.
This is a curated room.
People who move capital, influence development, and invest in long-term regional vitality.
This year is different.
Strategy is unveiled.
Capital is activated.
Momentum shifts.
Sponsors are not simply supporting an event,
they are placing their brand in the room where the next chapter begins.
Why Sponsors Align with Rooted & Rising
Commitment to regional economic strength
Alignment with farmer-first principles
Leadership in Bend's evolving business landscape
Phase One: Westside Expansion
$200,000 capital initiative to launch the Westside satellite market
Funding supports:
Buildout
Cold storage
Staffing
Protecting the 65¢ farmer-first model
Sponsors participate in the public unveiling early alignment, not after-the-fact association.
The Locavore Expansion Founders Council
For donors and sponsors ready to anchor Phase One, the Founders Circle is an exclusive leadership group committing $5,000+ prior to the public launch.
Founders Council Members:
~ Reduce financial risk for the expansion
~ Accelerate opening timelines for the 2026 growing season
~ Protect the 65¢ farmer-first model
~ Signal community confidence at this pivotal moment
~ Receive recognition at the Gala, private market previews, updates on expansion progress, and direct engagement in future phase planning
More Information
Inquire About Sponsorship and Founders Council
Visit www.centraloregonlocavore.org/founders-council
Contact Nicolle Timm Branch, Founder & Executive Director
niki@centraloregonlocavore.org
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
DAFs may be used to fulfill fully tax-deductible Paddle Raise (Fund-a-Need) contributions. They cannot be used for tickets, auction purchases, or other goods and services.