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 →
On October 3rd, the Hult Center’s Soreng Theater filled with people eager to hear updates from past RAIN Eugene business accelerator cohort graduates and pitches from the newest cohort graduates. Todd Edman, a graduate of cohort three, emceed the night. He mentioned his own business, BitCork, and spoke about the… read more →
RAIN Eugene Funded to Begin Work on Southern Willamette Valley Food Business Development Center Business Oregon has awarded RAIN Eugene a $59,537 High Impact Opportunity Project Grant to begin designing the Southern Willamette Valley Food Business Development Center. The proposed center provides greater access to food testing, product design services,… read more →
Micah Elconin, food and beverage management consultant with RAIN Eugene, has a simple message for all Lane County food and beverage industry entrepreneurs. “The greater Eugene area is the perfect place to grow your company,” he says. And it doesn’t even matter what stage you’re at in the startup process.… read more →