South Lane Venture Catalyst at RAIN | Focus on Creswell & Cottage Grove Email: ellyn@oregonrain.org Ellyn is a creative, outgoing, problem solver who loves making community connections. She is from Santa Maria, California, but spent many years in Honolulu. She holds a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Hawaii. Her passion for helping others began …
The collaborations made for a memorable 4th of July Celebration! We could not have accomplished it without the countless dedicated volunteers, sponsors, and community members contributing to the goodwill, unity, and the building up of our wonderful community. By the numbers: 600+ Meals served at breakfast 100+ Entrants in the parade 👧👱‍♂️ 60 children flew …
Since 1992, the Fourth of July has been the most exciting and energetic day of the year in Creswell, with long-held traditions and celebrations of the red, white, and blue. This year, with the help of our community, the Creswell Chamber of Commerce is excited to once again host the 4th of July festivities that …
The time for Spring cleaning is here! Take advantage of the Community Wide Yard Sale on May 6 and 7. Register the address of your sale and the Chamber will promote it for you. You get to free up some space and earn some cash, while recycling your goods. It’s a win-win! this annual event …
“RAIN is a team of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem-Builders (known as Venture Catalysts)” -RAIN EUGENE Meet our local entrepreneur-in community, Seth Clark. He is the owner of Blue Valley Bistro in Creswell and Coburg. Seth has 10+ years of experience as a business owner. He has struggled but survived the 2020 pandemic shutdown and labor shortage after the …
The U.S. Economic Development Administration announces new funding for travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation grants! Tribal, state, county, city, economic development district, higher education, and nonprofit partners are eligible for $240M in competitive grant funds. Proposals are due by March 15, 2022 but are reviewed on a rolling basis. See more information here: https://eda.gov/arpa/travel-tourism/
A Letter from the Creswell Area Chamber of Commerce Hello Creswell Community, It comes as no surprise that the past year has been really tough for everyone. COVID-19 presented challenges and struggles that were unprecedented for our community, our local businesses, our community leaders, and also for the Chamber of Commerce. These challenges and struggles …
