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Nonprofit RAIN Catalysts outlines local entrepreneur support, plans regional innovation hub work
Summary
RAIN Catalysts gave a presentation to the Cottage Grove City Council describing local services for entrepreneurs, plans to lead the Cascades West Innovation Hub for several counties, Spanish-language programming and upcoming local trainings and grant-writing help.
RAIN Catalysts, a Portland-area nonprofit that provides training, coaching and connection services for entrepreneurs, presented to the Cottage Grove City Council on the organization’s work in South Lane County and its plans to expand services in the region.
Rachel Jagoda Brunette, chief executive officer of RAIN Catalysts, told the council the nonprofit provides two main lines of work: technical assistance to entrepreneurs and community-level support to help cities develop “supportive environments” for business growth. She said the organization is preparing to take the lead on the Cascades West Innovation Hub, a Business Oregon–funded program serving Lane, Linn,…
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