The Forge - Fund & Coworking

04/28/2026

At The Forge, we are all about building a community where everyone feels they belong. That’s why we are so excited to partner with The Phoenix to bring a brand-new series of sober-active events to downtown Beaumont! 🚀

Under the leadership of our Director of Growth and Community, Shaye, we are excited to host this sober-active series, where our space is reserved as a safe and supportive, trigger-free environment for anyone in recovery, those choosing a sober lifestyle, and their allies.

Our first Sober Game Night is happening May 5th from 6 PM - 9 PM, and it’s going to be a blast. We’re firing up the arcade cabinets and clearing the tables for a night of high-energy fun. 🕹️🎮

THE GEAR:
🏎️ Mario Kart & 👾 PAC-MAN
🏀 Pop-a-Shot, Air Hockey, & Ping Pong
🃏 Board Games & Cards
🚫 A 100% alcohol-free (and DOC-free) environment

HOW TO JOIN:
Events with The Phoenix are free to attend! The only "cost" of entry is 48 hours of continuous sobriety. Grab your spot and RSVP at the link below:

RSVP HERE: https://thephoenix.org/events/game-night-beaumont/e269b8ab-a469-44f0-94ad-883bc0f33b23

Let’s show up for each other and build a stronger, more connected Beaumont! 🤘

Ready for a Tuesday night reset? Join us for a night of gaming where everyone is invited to get in on the action! 🕹️ THE GEAR: Mario Kart & PAC-MAN • Pop-a-Shot basketball • Air Hockey • General Arcade Games • Ping Pong & Foosball • Board Games & Cards. 🏆 THE VIBE: Casual, competit...

04/24/2026

Think you’re smarter than a Trivia Champion? 🧠⚔️

We are still buzzing from last night! Check out the video for a look at the energy at The Forge, it was so cool to see 268 Pearl full of people making the space their own with their snack spreads and some seriously intense focus.

The competition was fierce, but these three questions were the "Final Boss." Not a single team in the room got these right!

Can YOU solve them? Drop your guesses below! 👇

1. 🎬 The Pop Culture Curveball: In the show The Office, what is the name of the movie Michael Scott made after 10 years of writing, shooting, and editing?

2. 🪐 The Space Race: Which planet in our solar system has the most moons? (Careful... the record was recently broken!)

3. 💻 The Tech Trap: Everyone uses it, but what does the acronym "Wi-Fi" actually stand for?

We’re already working on the next community night! If you want to see the space for yourself or you're looking for a "Third Space" to get some work done, contact [email protected] for a tour.

Think you have the answers? Let’s see those guesses!

04/24/2026

A Legend is Born: The First Forge Trivia Night! 🏆🧠

What a night! Our very first Community Trivia Night at The Forge was an absolute blast. 268 Pearl Street was packed with the sharpest minds in Beaumont, and let me tell you, the competition was fierce.

It was so close, we actually had to go to a Sudden Death Tie-Breaker between two teams who just wouldn’t back down! ⚔️ It was an edge of your seat moment, but a huge congratulations to our inaugural champions, P**p Chute Riot, for surviving the overtime and taking home the coveted Golden Brain Trophy! 🥇

A massive thank you to everyone who came out and brought your A-game. It was so great to see everyone getting settled in, spreading out their favorite snacks and drinks at their tables, and making the space their own for the night. The community spirit was incredible!

04/07/2026

The boss gave the green light, and the stakes just got real - but you’ll have to be fast. 🚀

From Wednesday to Friday, I’m looking for 5 challengers. That’s it. Just five.

The Deal:

The first 5 people to book a tour for the remainder of this week get an automatic invite to challenge me to a game of ping pong.

The Prize:

If you outplay me and win the match, your first month of $49 access is FREE. I’m not making it easy, and these slots will go fast. Once the 5 spots are claimed, the challenge is closed!

Think you can handle the heat? Let’s see the space, talk about your business, and then see if you’ve got the skills to take that prize.

👇 Click the link to book your tour and claim one of the Elite 5 slots!

https://theforge.optixapp.com/book/tour/

04/01/2026

The Forge is growing—and we’ve found the perfect leader to help us build what’s next. ⚒️

We are thrilled to officially welcome Shaye Doolittle as our new Director of Growth and Community! 🚀

Shaye joins us with a deep passion for community revitalization and a clear vision for the future of Southeast Texas. In her new role, she’ll be the architect behind our Downtown ecosystem—bridging the gap between industry, innovation, and our local talent.

What does this mean for you?
You’re going to see a lot more high-impact energy hitting our calendar. Shaye is already hard at work on some incredible new initiatives, including:

📚 The Forge Adult Book Fair: Reimagining how we connect through local culture.

🛠️ The SETX Blueprint: A new series designed to align our industrial roots with the next generation of creators.

A Message from Shaye:
"I am officially on a ‘Listening Tour.’ I want to hear your vision for Beaumont and how The Forge can help your business or project thrive. Let’s grab a coffee and get to work."

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a civic leader, or a creator, we want you at the table. Help us welcome Shaye in the comments, and reach out to her at [email protected] to schedule a tour or a coffee.

Let’s forge the future of Beaumont together.

04/07/2025

Calling for help from all plaid-kind! We need an Executive Director of Entrepreneurship!! Unique and fun job and VITAL for me to get right! Please help by recommending someone to me in DM, having them reach out or simply sharing! Job description is the first comment below!

TLDR: This person will build the FIRST true innovation incubator and investment vehicle for new businesses in the Southeast Texas region with me! They are someone with entrepreneurial passion, grit and a strong strategic rudder! Ideally, also having run or been very close to a business incubator or accelerator and/or has deep dual marketing and sales leadership experience (both).

DIG DEEP FOLKS! SETX NEEDS YOU! I can't stress enough how vital this position will be to get right! See the job description and application linked in the comments below.

Imagine what we can do, if we just build together!
Let’s build!!!! 🚀🚀🚀

03/25/2025

Hey! Entrepreneurs and Remote Workers:
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We are taking a leap of faith for our area and launching The Forge to support local entrepreneurs, founders and remote workers in Southeast Texas, a historically underserved innovation market!

TLDR: The Forge is a coworking space and localized venture investment fund. Support local!

The Forge | Spaces
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Our coworking and flexible office spaces are for anyone needing a fun and innovative place to work with a community of innovators and entrepreneurs to draw inspiration from! Use desks/offices by the day, week or month or just work in our fun social spaces as a basic member!

The Forge | Fund
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Our venture investment fund helps new and existing businesses start and scale across the Gulf Coast and beyond. We seek to deploy capital across our community to substantially improve the area and gain returns for our investors with a low fee, nearly free, investment model. Invest in us and we invest in our community!

Come build something meaningful with us!