Unleash Your Creativity, AND grow your business, aLL WHILE BEING A PART of a supportive, collaborative community.
What we offer
Welcome to Roots: A Makers’ Collective—Centralia’s vibrant launchpad for creators, dreamers, and doers. More than just a space, Roots is a movement—a hands-on hub where aspiring entrepreneurs turn passion into purpose. Whether you're a maker testing your first product, a student exploring business ownership, or a local ready to grow your side hustle, Roots offers the tools, mentorship, and real-world storefront experience to help you thrive.
With dedicated incubator studios, flexible pop-up retail spaces, and business acumen classes and workshops, Roots empowers you to build confidence, gain experience, and grow your venture—right in the heart of downtown.
This is where Centralia's future businesses begin.
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A business incubator space is a facility or program designed to support the growth and development of early-stage businesses and startups. These spaces typically provide entrepreneurs with access to resources, mentorship, and infrastructure to help them succeed.
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Welcome to The Foundry at Roots: A Makers’ Collective—Centralia’s engine for entrepreneurial growth. Designed for those ready to take their business skills to the next level, The Foundry delivers focused, high-impact training that bridges the gap between big ideas and sustainable success.
Through hands-on workshops, expert-led classes, and one-on-one mentorship, The Foundry equips makers, startups, and small business owners with the practical knowledge and strategic tools they need to thrive in today’s economy. From financial literacy to marketing plans and everything in between, The Foundry helps you build the business behind your craft.
This is where determination meets direction—and businesses are built to last.
