Developing Community

Together

Let’s build something great.

You may know us already. We’re your neighbors and friends. We’re Blackstone, Inc., a Cottage Grove- based business with the goal of helping develop community. Because a community starts with people, we first asked, “What do our neighbors need?” We know a strong community is bound to a strong economy, so our answer was simple: “well-paying jobs.” Yes, it sounds simple, but it’s not necessarily easy.

Building an economically healthy community takes passion, ideas, smarts, and vision. Our team has those in spades, and if you do too, we invite you to join us in building community together.

About Us
Here’s what we do:

Develop Real Estate

Main Street is our community’s living room, true of all small towns. Given that fact, we first developed the Bank Building downtown, but our community needs more. More places for businesses to operate, more spaces for people to work—and also to live and love, to grow their families and share moments with friends. We’re in the business of developing “inspirational real estate.” By that, we mean creating spaces that are welcoming, unique, authentic, attractive, and that facilitate happy living and invite joy. If that appeals to you, join us.

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Here’s what we do:

Develop Companies

We are passionate about our own businesses, and we want to see others develop equally rewarding and effective ventures. We have decades of experience in nurturing and growing startups and multi-billion- dollar companies. We are experts at business strategy, marketing consulting, selling products and services, and creating effective marketing tactics. We help entrepreneurs and businesses grow their companies. Our community already has some great businesses, but could use more that provide well-paying jobs. We’re ready to help.

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Develop New Products & Services

For over 40 years, Blackstone has consulted with companies ranging from multi-billion-dollar corporations to small startups. For the last 6 years, we’ve been on retainer with the Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute (ONAMI), an entity funded by the State of Oregon. We research, evaluate, advise, and help guide the commercial development of science-based discoveries, inventions and startups from Oregon State University, Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland State University, and the University of Oregon.

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Some of Our Projects

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Bank Building
It’s original beauty and grandeur has been revealed. A historic downtown Cottage Grove building gets it's mojo back.
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Fun! Company
Cottage Grove deserves a tourism company worthy of all its attractions. With two rivers, two lakes, two golf courses, biking trails and historic downtown, there is plenty to celebrate.
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ACE Charter School
The North lot at the old Harrison School property will now be... a school reborn. Work is underway to transform the aging building into the kind of classical education facility the growing ACE School deserves.
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Empty Lot on Main Street
Across from the Bank Building, this empty lot will be transformed into something spectacular. Multiple design concepts are being studied and analyzed. Work will begin once the preparation is complete. Keep an eye out.
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Little Woahink Lake
A twenty-four lot subdivision in Dunes City, a small coastal village south of Florence. Blackstone Inc is providing guidance during its development.

Community Support

I ask that you consider all the qualities of a first-class project when choosing a developer, and give points for the community history and values that Len (Blackstone) would bring to this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Jim Gilroy, Former Cottage Grove Mayor

The diverse range of options at the Bank Building means it’s unlimited what kinds of businesses the building can attract downtown.

Jeff Gowing, Mayor, City of Cottage Grove