Enjoy lunch and socializing at our monthly member meetup. This lunch is sponsored by Chase Bank.
Join us at 7 PM for Pitch Night at MatchBOX!
Hear from four local makers creating unique physical products, enjoy pizza and beer, and be the first to grab a spot in our Fall lineup of Makerspace Workshops:
Make a Tea Box + Tea Tasting with Colin Does Stuff & A Pinch of Pepper
Make a Leather Coaster + Old Fashioned Tasting with Wild Things Leather Goods & Handholder
Make an Apothecary Jar + Bath Salts with James Wulfgar & Murana
and more to be announced soon!
Seats are very limited for these upcoming workshops. Pitch Night attendees will get first access to register! These events are free for MBX Members and community members can purchase tickets for a reasonable fee.
Come meet new members who have joined us in the past few months!
How to Own a Business Without Starting One
Entrepreneurship doesn’t always mean building from the ground up. In this brown-bag lunch session at MatchBOX, Pat East and Mikel Berger will introduce Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), a career path where people buy and grow existing small businesses. We’re keeping it casual and conversation focused, with plenty of space for discussion and Q&A. The goal is to gauge local interest in ETA, share practical insights, and explore the potential for a stronger community around it in Greater Lafayette and beyond.
Register online here.
Once a month, we open our doors to anyone interested in trying out coworking. We provide a place to work for those who don't have a place to work: remote workers, entrepreneurs, consultants, hobbyists, and more.
Benefits of MatchBOX membership: a dedicated workspace outside of your home, built-in coworkers, phone booths, conference rooms, free coffee, legit Makerspace, printing & add-on mail services, and so much more.
Walk into the big brick building on South and 6th (come in the door next to the big barn doors), sign in, grab a coffee and find a spot anywhere in our main space to get to work.
Enjoy lunch and socializing.
Once a month, we open our doors to anyone interested in trying out coworking. We provide a place to work for those who don't have a place to work: remote workers, entrepreneurs, consultants, hobbyists, and more.
Benefits of MatchBOX membership: a dedicated workspace outside of your home, built-in coworkers, phone booths, conference rooms, free coffee, legit Makerspace, printing & add-on mail services, and so much more.
Walk into the big brick building on South and 6th (come in the door next to the big barn doors), sign in, grab a coffee and find a spot anywhere in our main space to get to work.
The Maker Tools & Supplies Sidewalk Sale is a one-day event where the maker community can buy, sell, and trade gently used tools, materials, and supplies. Think of it as a garage sale for gearheads and DIYers, a chance to clean out your workshop, find hidden gems, and connect with fellow makers.
Interested in selling? Reserve a spot using our signup form (limited spaces available).
Participants can bring:
Hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, saws, etc.)
Power tools (in working condition)
3D printers and parts
Electronics components & kits
Crafting materials (wood, fabric, leather, etc.)
Art supplies, molds, resin, casting materials
Workshop storage solutions
Unused maker kits or duplicates
No hazardous materials, broken power tools, or unsellable junk.
Join us for Trivia Night at Thieme & Wagner!
Sign up for the MBX Trivia Team. There is a sign up sheet at the coffee bar or you can email Sam at sam@matchboxcoworking.org
Bring your best trivia facts, enjoy a pint, and some MBX camaraderie!
AX Grads and MBX Members, this one is for you!
Sign up to join us in the Ivy Tech Room for a workshop on social media strategy for small businesses, led by Kate Rocheford of Rocheford Marketing.
We know entrepreneurs and business owners are more than busy and social media can feel like just one more thing on the list. This workshop will help you cut through the noise and focus on what matters most, so you’re not just shouting into the void.
Space is limited, sign up to join us here.
We’re celebrating our MatchBOX acceleration graduates from the last 12 months!
The Annual Graduation Event will be Saturday, August 2nd, from 12-2 PM at MatchBOX.
Enjoy a free smash burger from Paretta’s food truck, shop a mini-market featuring some of our acceleration graduate businesses, and hear pitches from a few founders starting and growing startups and small businesses in Indiana.
This event is free to the public, RSVP today.
Enjoy lunch and socializing.
Join us for a networking event with the Mandela Washington Fellows! This event is free to attend and open to the public.
The Mandela Washington Fellowship is a State Department program that brings young African leaders to the US for an immersive six-week educational program covering leadership and business. This is the seventh year that Purdue has hosted a cohort.
Come meet these young innovators, true change-makers who are working hard to make their home county, and the world, a better place.
Drinks provided.
Sixth & South, MatchBOX Coworking Studio’s annual fundraising event, benefits entrepreneurship by way of small and local businesses, first generation founders, pre-revenue startups, and underfunded and underserved innovators. We’re helping to start and grow the next generation of local businesses because we want vibrancy, optimism, and innovation in Greater Lafayette.
Tech Tuesday brings local business leaders together for practical conversations on the tech trends driving SMB growth. This month we’re covering AI.
AI is everywhere — but the real question is: What can it actually do for me?
In this session, we’ll cut through the hype and explore how SMBs can put AI to work right now — to save time, stretch resources, and boost creative thinking. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or already experimenting, this is your chance to learn from peers and leave with real ideas you can try in your own business.
Once a month, we open our doors to anyone interested in trying out coworking. We provide a place to work for those who don't have a place to work: remote workers, entrepreneurs, consultants, hobbyists, and more.
Benefits of MatchBOX membership: a dedicated workspace outside of your home, built-in coworkers, phone booths, conference rooms, free coffee, legit Makerspace, printing & add-on mail services, and so much more.
Walk into the big brick building on South and 6th (come in the door next to the big barn doors), sign in, grab a coffee and find a spot anywhere in our main space to get to work.
Enjoy lunch and socializing.
Help achieve the collections goal of 15+ donations to fulfill local hospital needs, impacting 45 Hoosier lives!
Sign up for a slot to donate and make a difference during the Versiti Blood Drive at MatchBOX on June 24th from 11 to 3 PM. Learn more and sign up.
APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED, walk-ins welcome
All participating donors will receive an Indiana Fever Every Drop Counts t-shirt.
Join us for Book Club covering Radical Candor by Kim Scott!
We’ll dive into ideas from the book and share takeaways that connect to our work and leadership styles. Whether you read every page or just want to join the conversation, you’re welcome.
Once a month, we open our doors to anyone interested in trying out coworking. We provide a place to work for those who don't have a place to work: remote workers, entrepreneurs, consultants, hobbyists, and more.
Benefits of MatchBOX membership: a dedicated workspace outside of your home, built-in coworkers, phone booths, conference rooms, free coffee, legit Makerspace, printing & add-on mail services, and so much more.
Walk into the big brick building on South and 6th (come in the door next to the big barn doors), sign in, grab a coffee and find a spot anywhere in our main space to get to work.
Enjoy lunch and socializing.
Feedback Without the Fuss: Honest Conversations at Work
Facilitator: Jill Lynn
We’ve all been there—giving feedback can feel awkward, and getting it can sting. This interactive session will offer real-world tools to make those conversations less cringey and more helpful. Whether you're running a team, working with clients, or just trying to get better at your craft, learn how to give and receive feedback that actually helps people grow (without sounding like a corporate robot).
This workshop is free for MBX Members using code “MBX” and $15 for the Greater Lafayette Community. Please register in advance.
Once a month, we open our doors to anyone interested in trying out coworking. We provide a place to work for those who don't have a place to work: remote workers, entrepreneurs, consultants, hobbyists, and more.
Benefits of MatchBOX membership: a dedicated workspace outside of your home, built-in coworkers, phone booths, conference rooms, free coffee, legit Makerspace, printing & add-on mail services, and so much more.
Walk into the big brick building on South and 6th (come in the door next to the big barn doors), sign in, grab a coffee and find a spot anywhere in our main space to get to work.
Join us for a walking field trip to McCord Candies!
To celebrate National Have a Coke Day we’re inviting members to McCord for a fountain soda on us. Meet us at the coffee bar and we’ll walk over together at 2:00 PM
Register for this workshop by ISBDC in celebration of National Small Business Week!
BAIL: Banker, Accountant, Insurance agent, Legal advisor. All in one room.
Learn how to secure funding & optimize cash flow (Banker)
Maximize tax strategies & avoid audits (Accountant)
Mitigate risks with tailored insurance (Insurance)
Protect assets & navigate regulations (Legal)
Limited spots-Reserve today! Lunch will be provided.
Attention new members! This one is for you.
You’re invited to meet fellow new members, mingle, and cowork on the first Monday of every month in the Ivy Tech Room from 1-2 PM
Just bring yourself and your laptop. We’ll see you there!
Celebrate the warmer weather on the patio at The Spot Tavern, walking distance from MatchBOX.
This member-only event is a great opportunity to catch up with friends and meet new ones.
Enjoy lunch from Hyderabad House and meet other members!
This month we’ll be joined by local nonprofit, Indiana Starters Coalition powered by Right to Start.
The Indiana Starters Coalition is a statewide initiative that is advancing entrepreneurship across Indiana. This can lead to greater prosperity for all Hoosiers through homegrown jobs, higher incomes, stronger communities, lower inequality, and less poverty.
Get professional headshots with the incredibly talented Vanessa from Pearl Studios!
After the shoot, members will receive a gallery of photos with the option to purchase headshots.
Spots are limited — sign up here!
Join us for Book Club covering Multipliers by Liz Wiseman!
We’ll dive into ideas from the book and share takeaways that connect to our work and leadership styles. Whether you read every page or just want to join the conversation, you’re welcome.
Once a month, we open our doors to anyone interested in trying out coworking. We provide a place to work for those who don't have a place to work: remote workers, entrepreneurs, consultants, hobbyists, and more.
Benefits of MatchBOX membership: a dedicated workspace outside of your home, built-in coworkers, phone booths, conference rooms, free coffee, legit Makerspace, printing & add-on mail services, and so much more.
Walk into the big brick building on South and 6th (come in the door next to the big barn doors), sign in, grab a coffee and find a spot anywhere in our main space to get to work.
