TheVIC Featured as Southwest Washington’s New Innovation Hub

New BluePrint Partners is proud to share that TheVIC, our 179-acre mixed-use redevelopment in Vancouver, has been featured in the Portland Business Journal as the new home of North Bank Innovations’ coworking and incubator space. The coverage highlights how TheVIC is quickly becoming a cornerstone for innovation and economic growth in Southwest Washington.

Key Highlights from the Article

• North Bank Innovations, a nonprofit founded in 2017 by tech strategist Dave Barcos, is expanding its work with local founders by opening incubator space at TheVIC. The group is known for its monthly founder coffee, VanTechy meetups, and a conversation series highlighting entrepreneurial journeys.
• The incubator occupies about 1,200 square feet in the southeast corner of TheVIC, with access to an additional 30,000 square feet for growth.
• TheVIC itself is the former HP campus, redeveloped by NBPP into a 179-acre community with 700,000 square feet of office and light industrial space. Tenants already include SVI Electronics and IND Inc.

Quote from the Coverage

“There’s so much talent and so much innovation in Vancouver and in Clark County… unfortunately, we kept hearing the same exact story that they’re all driving south to Portland to get access to resources, to get access to organizations that can help them,” said Christopher Croteau, resident adviser for North Bank Innovations.

Broader Impact

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The article notes that TheVIC is designed not only to support software startups but also hardware and manufacturing companies, giving entrepreneurs access to the infrastructure they need to scale. Momentum is already building: North Bank’s community has grown from about 400 participants to over 1,400 in just 18 months, showing strong demand for local resources and collaboration.

New BluePrint Partners’ Perspective
At New BluePrint Partners, we see TheVIC as more than a development—it is a platform for innovation, collaboration, and long-term community growth. Seeing North Bank Innovations take root here validates our vision for TheVIC as a hub where startups, businesses, and industry leaders can thrive together in Southwest Washington.

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You can view the full Portland Business Journal story here

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