Field Notes & Frameworks

View from the Grace Gulick Community Track in Halfway Oregon In rural Oregon, a track is never just a track. The foundation has been laid over 2 decades ago. Help us make this a desirable place to run, train and walk At the heart of the proposed Grace Gulick Community Track in Halfway, Oregon, is a much larger vision — one that combines health, education, economic vitality, recreation, and community infrastructure into a single catalytic project capable of transforming an ent

Over the past month, IncubatorU has continued to demonstrate how innovation from within communities can evolve into tangible, fundable, and scalable impact—especially when paired with the growing momentum of Move Oregon. What has emerged is not just progress on parallel tracks, but a deeper integration of methodology and mission that is beginning to unlock real opportunity across the state. At the core of this progress is the continued application of IncubatorU’s 5-step metho

I’ll be sharing the IncubatorU 5-Step Methodology — a simple but disciplined framework designed to move ideas from inspiration to integration. Originally developed to drive innovation inside organizations, it translates remarkably well to the writing process. Because writing is innovation.

In the heart of North Eastern Oregon, the town of Halfway is proving that community infrastructure can be about far more than concrete, gravel, or lanes on a map. The Grace Gulick Community Track is emerging not just as a place to run or ride, but as a catalyst for connection, economic vitality, and regional pride.

The Deschutes River Trail near Sunriver Oregon Innovation is often misunderstood as something that only happens in boardrooms, labs, or venture-backed startups. In reality, the most durable innovation frequently emerges from communities—when people are given a framework to recognize what they already have and the permission to act on it. That belief is the foundation of IncubatorU’s 5-Step Methodology: Imagine, Identify, Initiate, Implement, and Integrate . What began as a wa

The McKenzie Community Track and Field in Blue River Oregon is a special place. The Track complex emerged from a former lumber veneer...

Community Efforts Revitalize Our Space We're just a couple of days into spring, and there's a refreshing new look to the track,...

Throughout my career at Nike, which has been marked by a commitment to innovation, performance, and personal growth, as well as my own personal health journey that has evolved over the years, I have always sought ways to remain active and seamlessly integrate physical activity into my everyday life. This pursuit of an active lifestyle is not just a routine for me; it is a passion that fuels my spirit and enhances my well-being. I have a deep appreciation for the beautiful lan

Boosting team productivity is essential for any organization aiming to achieve its goals efficiently. Effective team optimization...

By Michael Bergmann | McKenzie Community Track and Field/ Founder of IncubatorU Sometimes there are hidden treasures beneath the surface...

The MCTF pond project is making amazing progress thanks to team work and dedication.

Rafa arrived at the Nike campus in December of 2004 with his team to visit the Nike Sports Research Lab to help him overcome injury