We have re-created a great resource map for businesses and entrepreneurs in the Eugene/Springfield area. These organizations make up the foundation of our ecosystem and can be instrumental in helping you and your company grow and flourish. Special thanks to the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, the Eugene Chamber of Commerce,… read more →
Kevin Barrett, founder of Springfield’s Swallowtail Spirits, already had his product on the market when he applied to be part of a Eugene Regional Accelerator cohort a few years ago. He knew he had more to learn about starting a business, so he joined the 12-week Accelerator program that provides… read more →
Coming up with the business idea is often easy. It’s getting the funding that can be the hard part. Whether it’s needing a loan to buy equipment, purchase a delivery vehicle, or simply to build credit, Community LendingWorks can help. Community LendingWorks (CLW) is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)… read more →
In recent months more attention has been focused on the idea of Eugene being able to develop an Innovation District. RAIN Eugene has posted a couple of articles about this topic–one on what an Innovation District is and the background of the concept, and another one about how Eugene compares… read more →
On October 9, Lane Community College’s Center for Meeting and Learning hosted the Springfield Chamber‘s 2018 Access Business Conference on the topic of “Embracing Technology.” The event was geared towards small and growing businesses who may either be already using technology but want to know more, or are unsure of… read more →