Our Mission

Making places thrive

Field States is mission-driven. A handful of foundational documents help guide us:

Core Values & Operating Principles (below) steer the company and guide project execution
‣ describes the past and present of the places we work
‣ is an ongoing practice that connects us to our communities
‣helps us choose the right projects
‣ with intent enables our small choices to add up

<aside> <img src="/icons/asterisk_blue.svg" alt="/icons/asterisk_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Core Values

→ Our values inform what projects we take on, the work we do, and how we do it

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<aside> <img src="/icons/asterisk_green.svg" alt="/icons/asterisk_green.svg" width="40px" /> Operating Principles

→ These short phrases inform decision-making and general working dynamics

The most important thing is to keep the most important thing the most important thing
Give and earn respect
Clarity is kindness
Stay curious, stay humble, stay a learner
Reject simple dichotomies; always look for the third
Look one level up and down (contextualize the work in the bigger and littler picture)
Reflect on your mental models and hold them lightly
Create an excellent experience for our clients
We’re not done until it’s right
Create joy </aside>

Field States is a registered benefit company in the state of Oregon, subject to ORS 60.750 - ORS 60.770. We are also a certified Emerging Small Business (ESB) as defined in OAR 123-200-1000 to 123-200-2200.

We use the B Impact Assessment from B Lab, and the Responsible Company framework and checklist to evaluate ourselves on an annual basis.