What do the roof at the SeQuential Biofuels filling station in Eugene, the covering over the electric car charging stations at Lane Community College, and the awning at Hummingbird Wholesale near Skinner’s Butte all have in common? Each has a rain shedding canopy made of solar panels that was custom… read more →
Eugene, when it comes to its startup ecosystem, is often compared to other cities of similar size, as if population is the only thing that matters. For instance, it might be tempting to compare the Innovation Districts in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with the Innovation Districts that are being proposed for Eugene.… 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 →
Pre-revenue entrepreneurs in the Eugene area pitch their business idea for the opportunity to win thousands in prize money. The Eugene Regional Accelerator (RAIN Eugene) welcomes the next generation of entrepreneurs to apply to the sixth annual Pitch Stream competition. $3,500 in prize money will be awarded to three companies. When: DEADLINE… read more →
Part of the reason that the Bay Area is known the world over as a tech hub is quite simple–it represents a large proportion of companies within a large population center. Being in large cities increases general access to business ecosystems, research institutions and talent pools. Over the past few… read more →