Posted: Monday, August 11, 2025
By: University Communications

We are thrilled to announce a special Ribbon Cutting Event to celebrate the grand opening of Bedford Collab, the first of its kind for the Evansville region as a dynamic new space designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and community engagement for food base startups. 

The event will take place on Saturday evening, September 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Bedford Collab, located both inside and outside the venue.

This exciting evening will feature a lineup of activities, including a performance by the talented Boom Squad, followed by speeches from local dignitaries and community leaders. The highlight of the event will be the official ribbon cutting ceremony at 7:15 p.m., marking the beginning of a new chapter for our community.

Event Schedule:

6:30 p.m.: Guest Arrival

6:50 p.m.: Boom Squad Performance / Speeches

7:15 p.m.: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

7:30 p.m.: Open House Begins

8:30 p.m.: Event Concludes

We anticipate an estimated attendance of 500–1000 guests who will enjoy an evening filled with celebration, networking opportunities, and a chance to explore our new space. Please register at the Eventbrite link found on Bedford Collab Facebook page!

The University of Evansville (UE) is a proud founder and partner of Bedford Collab. The facility aims to serve as a hub for innovation and collaboration, bringing together individuals food startup founders, food business owners and food base organizations from all walks of life.

Join us for this momentous occasion as we celebrate the spirit of community and collaboration. We look forward to welcoming you to Bedford Collab!

For more information, please contact DeAndre Wilson at 812 – 306 - 7618 or bedfordcollab@gmail.com.