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RAIN Catalyst pitches entrepreneurship support, to lead Cascades West Innovation Hub for region
Summary
RAIN Catalyst staff told Cottage Grove City Council they will lead the Cascades West Innovation Hub for four counties, expand Spanish-language programming and offer grant-writing and one-on-one mentoring for local entrepreneurs; councilors asked for local success stories and clarification on helping private businesses apply for grants.
Rachel Jagoda Brunette, chief executive officer of RAIN Catalyst, told the Cottage Grove City Council that the nonprofit’s core work is helping entrepreneurs and small businesses access training, capital and local networks. She said RAIN has worked in Oregon for about 10 years and is focused on both one-on-one technical assistance and community-level supports.
"My name is Rachel Jagoda Brunette. I am the chief executive officer of RAIN Catalyst," she said, describing the organization’s work to help businesses with bookkeeping, digital marketing and navigating…
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