SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2017
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RAIN seeks applicants for Coastal Pre-Accelerator Program
12-week boot camp-style programs in Florence and Newport begin in mid-March, applications due Feb. 27
The
Oregon
Regional
Accelerator and Innovation
Network (RAIN) is now
accepting applications for its
first coastal pre-accelerator
program. The pre-accelerator,
which will be offered in
Florence and Lincoln County,
is a 12-week, bootcamp style
program for the best and bright-
est startup companies on the
central Oregon coast.
Applications are available
through Monday, Feb. 27, at
bit.ly/FloCoPreaccelerator for
Florence and bit.ly/lincopreac-
celerator for Newport.
Applicant companies must
be based in coastal Lane or
Lincoln county, plan to sell
nationally and create jobs.
Four to six companies will
be selected for each pre-accel-
erator, which begin in mid-
March. The cost is $99 per
company, and the fee includes a
one-year subscription to the
online business plan software
LivePlan.
“Over the past year and a
half, RAIN has hosted many
educational and networking
events on the central Oregon
coast, but this is the first multi-
week program designed to help
take an early stage startup from
concept stage to launch stage,
or from selling product to scal-
ing the company,” said Oregon
RAIN’s
Coastal
Venture
Catalyst David Youngentob.
The Florence pre-accelerator
begins on March 15 and con-
cludes on June 14 with an
The pre-accelerator will pro-
vide the structure and guidance
to help our entrepreneurs turn
an idea into a thriving busi-
ness,” said Caroline Bauman,
executive director of the
Economic
Development
Alliance of Lincoln County.
The RAIN coastal pre-accel-
erator is supported by the cities
of Florence, Newport, Toledo
and Lincoln City, Lane and
PHOTOS BY CHANTELLE MEYER/SIUSLAW NEWS
Lincoln counties and The Ford
(From left) Patricia Immel, Carl Hulan and Jayne Smoley are just three Florence-area
Family Foundation.
entrepreneurs to partner with RAIN to expand and accelerate their ideas. In late
RAIN is an Oregon consor-
January, Immel received $250 and a one-on-one meeting with a mentor to work on her
tium of government, higher
latest endeadvor, a prize won during a RAIN speed-pitch competition.
education and the business
open-to-the-public Demo Day March 22 and concludes with the company cohorts will cover community. It was founded by
exhibition and graduation for its Demo Day on June 21.
a range of topics including mar- the State of Oregon’s Regional
the cohort. The Newport pre-
“Rural communities want keting and sales, financials and Solutions network and funded
accelerator, which will cover and need programs that help business modeling and pitching by the 77th Oregon State
to
the same material, begins on advance innovation. It would and fundraising. They will Legislative Assembly
be difficult for the City of address these topics through advance the formation of high-
Florence to support such a pro- seminars and workshops, group growth innovative startup com-
gram by itself, but we found a and one-on-one mentoring, panies located in Lane, Linn,
sustainable way to do so by one-page business plans and Benton and Lincoln Counties.
In coordination with many
leveraging local dollars with more.
and
communities
funds from the county and
Time commitments include cities
state. Our entrepreneurial com- two weekly sessions of three throughout the region, RAIN is
munity has grown by leaps and hours each, with an additional partnered with two accelerators
Includes one dozen roses, one bottle of
bounds since we partnered with 10+ hours per week of home- to create a collaborative envi-
wine, one 9 piece box of chocolates, and
ronment to assist entrepreneurs
RAIN in the fall of 2015, and work.
two tickets to City Lights Cinemas. Option
we believe that the pre-acceler-
“Innovation is very impor- in establishing viable compa-
to add a plush animal for $15.00
ator will help our innovators tant to Lincoln County as our nies that generate jobs, wealth
Free d
delivery to Florence area - Must be 21 years of age
reach even greater heights,” population is well-educated and and opportunities for the
said Erin Reynolds, city man- self-motivated. We can lever- region.
For more information about
ager for the City of Florence.
age our strength in marine
RAIN,
visit oregonrain.org.
Over
the
course
of
12
weeks,
industry
and
ocean
sciences.
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Florence In Bloom
1234 Rhododendron Dr. Florence
541-997-5391 800-914 -2305
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J OIN U S I N W ORSHIP
WATCH! 3 ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK
(3ABN) TV UHF Channel 48.
24 hour Christian TV highlights Bible studies of prophecy, inspirational music,
health lectures, healthy cooking and more.
BAY BERRY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP SINGSPIRATION
You are invited to come and sing your favorite old time gospel hymns
Every Friday night at 7pm • Non-denominational
Bay Berry Square; 101 at Sutton Lake Dr. /milepost 185 N.
For more information , please call 541-997-2681
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE GROUP
“God Is Truth”
Meeting Th ursday at 3pm
575-313-3640
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Located at Munsel Lake Road and North Fork Road
Worship Services 10:00 AM Sunday
All are welcome! 541-997-7268
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
4590 Hwy. 101, Across from Fred Meyer –- 997-7418
Sunday School, 9:30a.m. – Worship, 10:45
Wed. Prayer - 6:00 p.m. –Wed. Ministries 1-8 Grade 7 p.m.
CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Corner of 10th & Maple –- 997-3533
Bible Study at 9:00 A.M.
Services: Worship, 10:30 A.M.
fl orencecrossroad.org • offi ce@fl orencecrossroad.org
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC
1935 25th St. – 997-7660 • Pastor, Dr. Marvin Owen
Series “People of the Bible.” on Wednesdays 6 p.m.
A friendly place to worship, vacationers welcome.
Sun.; 11am & 6pm, Sunday school 9:45am.
FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
2nd & Ivy – 997-2961 –Non-Denominational
Worship Service: 9:00 am & 10:30 am
Middle School and High School youth groups meet on Wednesday.
FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST
Pre-Denominational (Romans 16:16)
1833 Tamarack Street (2 blocks east of Hwy. 101 on 18th St.)
Bible Study: Sunday 10 a.m.; Worship: Sunday 11 a.m.
www.churchofchristfl orence.org
FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
12th and Nopal –997-9020
Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
10 am Wed., Women’s Bible Study
Saturdays, Mens’ Breakfast @ 8 a.m.
Online Worship Service@ www.fl orencenaz.com
FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH
1318 Rhododendron Dr. –- 997-2523 – Worship at 11:00 AM –- Sunday
School at 9:30 AM – Variety of Sunday evening activities - 5 PM
Wed. Bible & Children classes at 6:00 PM
Call for details.
FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
4445 Hwy 101 (South of Fred Meyer) – 997-3951
Worship on Saturday 10:30 A.M.
Adult/Children’s Sabbath School 9:15 A.M.
FLORENCE UNITARIAN
UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP
N.W. Corner of Heceta Beach Road & Hwy. 101
Every Sunday at 10 a.m.
All are welcome. (541) 997-2840
FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1st Sunday of each month worship at 10:30 am
2nd-5th Sundays worship at 9am and 10:30am
Every Sunday Adult Sunday School at 9am
Children and Youth Sunday School at 10:45 AM
2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025
FOURSQUARE CHURCH
1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337
Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family.
Sun. Services: 10:45 a.m., Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m.
Website:fl orence4square.com
FLORENCE VINEYARD (GOD’S POWER HOUSE)
2610 Kingwood, Florence • 541-268-2025
Sunday Worship @ 10:00 a.m., experience the Power of the Holy Spirit
Pastors: George & Beverly Sisemore
Intercessory Prayer & Worship, Th ursday night @ 5:00 pm
fl orencevineyardchurch.com
NEW LIFE CHURCH-UPC
1424 15th Street •541-991-9398
Sunday Services: 10am and 6pm
Tues. Bible Study 7:00pm
Habitat recieves grant to
repair senior housing
The Florence affiliate of
Habitat for Humanity (FHFH)
has recieved a two year grant
which will be awarded to the
organization’s “Aging in
Place” program.
The grant was made avail-
able by the Meyer Memorial
Trust (MMT) which awarded
$100,000 to the organization.
The grant was allocated to
contribute to the completion
of 48 home repair and disabil-
ity modification projects in
Florence.
Ken Gaylord, Director of
the Aging in Place program
said,
“Our small Florence Hab-
itat affiliate is so proud, It is
wonderful to recieve this kind
of recognition for programs
that make a difference in the
lives of our senior citizens.”
Florence is one of two
communities in the state that
recived the MMT grant.
The process for recieving
this grant began in 2014 with
the roll-out of the FHFH
“Neighborhood Revitaliza-
tion and Home Repair Pro-
gram.”
This program proved to be
so successful that it was used
as the model for the grant
winning “Aging in Place”
program.
PFLAG invites all to
Valentine Party at LCC
PFLAG (Parents, Families
and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays) invites everyone to a
“Be My Valentine” party
Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Lane
Community College, 3149
Oak St. in Florence.
There will be games,snacks
prizes and the fun begins at
6:30 p.m. in room 158.
Invite friends and neigh-
bors as all community mem-
bers are invited to attend this
event.
No RSVP is necessary for
this free public event. for
more information, contact
Linda Yoder, secretary, at
541-590-0944 or email lin
dayoder@hotmail.com.
NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A.
21st & Spruce Street – 997-8113
Adult Forum 9 a.m. – Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Worship services; Sun. 10:30am & Wed. 6pm.
Pastor Lori Blake
www.lutheranchurchfl orence.com
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW
Traditional Worship Service 10:00 a.m. , Reverend Greg Wood
Sunday School and Nursery – Organ and Choir
All Welcome. Come as you are.
3996 N Hwy 101 997-7136
RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS)
“War is still not the answer.” FCNL
We worship in homes at 11am Sundays
Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for locations.
RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S.
Every Sun., Bible Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.
85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038
DVD of Weekly worship service available.
Pastor Randy Benscoter
ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
2135 19th St. –- 997-6600
8:30am, Tuesdays, Morning Prayer
Sunday Services: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Wed, 11 a.m.
Everyone Welcome – Come walk our Labyrinth.
SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Masses: Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m.
1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312
Th ank you to these donors and many others!
Big Dog Donuts • Drift wood Shores
Th ree Rivers Casino Resort • Florence Eye Clinic
Safeway • Fred Meyer • Rick Barrow
R&R King Logging, Inc.
Copeland’s • Florence Yamaha
Silver Lining Boutique • Toni’s Canine Castle
Facials by Christa Smoley • Teresa’s Sunrise Expresso
Dutch Bros. • Oregon Pacifi c Bank
Doggie Day Care • Bob Rannow • Les Schwab
Kathryn Rannow Pampered Chef
Lucy’s Nails • OPB • Banner Bank • Chen’s
Rosa’s • Gigi Lassan
Beauty By Delivery Day Spa Elaine McMillian
Beauty By Delivery Day Spa Sara Nice
Clawson’s Wheelhouse
Kim Clement w/Younique Beauty Products
Chad Clement, D.D.S • Shervin’s Tire & Automotive
Cathy Wilson Benefi cial Massage
All About Olives • City Lights Cinema
Bridgewater • BJ’S Ice Cream • 1285 Resto Bar • Kitchen Klutter
Central Coast Disposal • Little Brown Hen • Glo Tanning
Car Wash & Shine • Joe Th issell • Beachcomber
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