Letter of Support for RAIN Eugene

Have had nothing but positive interactions and seen direct results from RAIN's work. May it continue to grow!

RAIN has provided much needed programming to our community. It has played an integral role in the revitalization of our town and bridged the gap between local businesses, entrepreneurs and the University of Oregon. It has helped existing businesses find partners and keep talent local. It would be a big blow to our community to lose RAIN.

True economic development has at its core a vibrant startup eco-system. RAIN has proven itself as the hub of that activity in Eugene, creating jobs and building the landscape for organic growth in Oregon.

Worthy of support, YES.

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Small biz startup is the fuel that built this country. Support it or die. There is no finer fuel for the economy.

This program literally creates a key component of Oregon's economic future. Period.

RAIN is like water and sunshine for a crop, in this case a crop of innovation and economic activity. RAIN is an investment that pays off for the individuals involved and for the larger community. RAIN fosters development and economic vitality. Without RAIN, the soil of this community would be a lot dryer and less productive.

In only a few years time RAIN has emerged as a vital business catalyst for the betterment of the economy of Oregon. By serving as an incubation hub for small businesses to develop and grow into larger ones, RAIN has proven itself of high community value and worthy of ongoing support. I join many orthers in asking for continued funding in this invaluable resource dedicated to improving the economic future of Oregon.

RAIN provides invaluable support to startups in Eugene, Corvallis, and beyond. Startups offer Oregon the opportunity to create innovative new jobs that will fuel our economy in the future. For such a small investment, RAIN introduces mentors, volunteers, and experienced business advice to startups, greatly increasing their chance at success. I have had the privilege of going through the RAIN program and can say first hand that this is a exceptional program that rivals those available in Silicon Valley and New York City, locations that I have also participated in startup programs. Oregon is lucky to have such a program and it should be protected and expanded for the benefit of all Oregonians.

This is not the time to cut back on vital start-up investments like RAIN that have directly benefited so many of us in the tech community.

The RAIN program is an excellent avenue to bring ideas from one's mind to a viable business. Let's help it keep going.

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I went from being a sophomore at the University of Oregon to starting my business in a period of just six months because of the mentorship and community RAIN provides. RAIN is the reason I decided to start my company in Eugene and has provided me with the network and opportunity to have a lifelong career in Oregon.

RAIN has been a very helpful and necessary organization in Eugene. Let's keep it going!

RAIN Eugene has been of the highest value to the launch and growth of my business.

RAIN Eugene lead me to becoming acquainted with local startups and gave me a jump start in my own career field through those connections. RAIN Eugene not only helps the startup community, but also the aspiring employees looking to get their foot in the door. Supporting this organization will only result in a net benefit to Oregon's economy.

RAIN helps make Oregon more competitive in tech.

Organizations like this have really helped the community. We should work to increase the level of support.

RAIN has had a substantial impact on our community and economy by building the pieces of the start up ecosystem that enables entrepreneurs to stay in Eugene and build companies here. We need RAIN to continue this work.

Our company, Analytic Spot, was in the last RAIN cohort and we found it very helpful. Please help continue the good work.