Field Notes & Frameworks

The foundation has been laid over 2 decades ago. Help us make this a desirable place to run, train and walk In rural Oregon, a track is never just a track. At the heart of the proposed Grace Gulick Community Track in Halfway, Oregon, lies a much larger vision. This vision combines health, education, economic vitality, recreation, and community infrastructure into a single catalytic project. It has the potential to transform an entire region. This is where IncubatorU and Move

The Power of Community-Driven Change Over the past month, IncubatorU has showcased how innovation from within communities can evolve into tangible, fundable, and scalable impact. This is especially true when paired with the growing momentum of Move Oregon. What has emerged is not just progress on parallel tracks. There is a deeper integration of methodology and mission that is beginning to unlock real opportunities across the state. At the core of this progress is the continu

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 unique and cherished location. This track complex emerged from a former lumber veneer mill and a pond adjacent to the property. The Aaron and Marie Jones Track and Field Built in 2003, the Aaron and Marie Jones Track and Field has hosted events ranging from middle school competitions to professional-level track meets. This small rural community has embraced the facility, making it a hub for athletic activities

As the summer drew to a close at the McKenzie Community Track and Field we thank those that came to help get ready for our Labor Day Event,