Become a Founding Supporter — History Loves Company

The Foundry · History Loves Company

Be part of what The Foundry is becoming.

The Foundry is a creator marketplace, vintage mercantile, small-business incubator, podcast studio, and community gathering place inside the historic Riker Building in downtown Pontiac — a building that has been here for over a century, now starting its next chapter.

Becoming a Founding Supporter means you were here at the beginning. Your contribution directly supports the buildout and the ongoing story of The Foundry. There is no reward tier, no merchandise bundle, no points system. Just the knowledge that you helped start something worth starting — and a permanent place in The Foundry's record.

What's Happening at The Foundry

Every week is packed with programming designed to bring the community together:

• Try-It Tuesday — Hands-on workshops and demos from local creators
• Side Hustle Wednesday — Small business networking and entrepreneur spotlights
• City Stories Live (Thursday) — Live History Loves Company programming
• Songs of a Fellow Dreamer (Thursdays in August, 5–7 PM) — Live music featuring Angela Grace
• Sound Sessions (Friday) — Live local musicians and open mic
• Discovery Day (Saturday) — The flagship weekly event with makers, demos, and family programming
• Community Sunday — Board games, nonprofits, meetups, and coworking

Dream Cruise Weekend — August 14, 15 & 16: The Foundry is the premier indoor destination during Woodward Dream Cruise weekend. 25+ local makers and artists, live music, live demonstrations, food, and the full energy of Dream Cruise in historic downtown Pontiac.

What You Get

• Founding Supporter recognition — your name in The Foundry's permanent record
• Early access to vendor announcements, drop notifications, and events
• The knowledge that you helped start something worth starting

About The Foundry

35 W Huron Street, Suite 101, Pontiac, Michigan 48342. Open Tuesday–Wednesday 12–6 PM, Thursday 12–7 PM, Friday 12–8 PM, Saturday 10 AM–7 PM, Sunday 11 AM–5 PM.

Questions?

Call or text 248-568-6030 or stop by 35 W Huron Street in downtown Pontiac.