The Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network (RAIN) is 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is run by experienced entrepreneurs and angel investors and serves entrepreneurs in a 4-county region: Lane, Linn, Benton and Lincoln. They are currently looking for a  person to fill their position locally as a Coastal Venture Catalyst. This is an entrepreneur who will serve other entrepreneurs and innovators from Florence up through Lincoln City. This position is made possible by a grant received by the Ford Family Foundation, as well as match dollars we received from the City of Florence and  in Lincoln County.

This person will work very closely with RAIN’s Executive Director and Venture Catalyst to continue to build upon the entrepreneurial outreach that has recently been launched in this Mid-Coast region. Those qualified who may be interested need to send in your résumé and information by September 23rd.  RAIN is an Oregon consortium of government, higher education, and the business community. RAIN was founded by the State of Oregon’s Regional Solutions network and funded by the 77th Oregon State Legislative Assembly to advance the formation of high-growth innovative startup companies located in Lane, Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties. For more details go to www.oregonrain.org.