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8 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2017 Development from 1A RAIN seeks to connect inno- vators and entrepreneurs with training, services with training, and, hopefully, investors and capital. “We just landed $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Commerce to put together a $10 million fund, so we can fund companies in our four- county region (Lane, Lincoln, Linn and Benton),” Cummings said. “We’re hoping to actually get some capital into their busi- nesses so they can grow faster and hire more people.” RAIN recently released a case study on the Florence Pre- Accelerator and RAIN’s impact on the area. “This case study we put together really highlights Florence as a small, rural com- munity where you can stimu- late your economy through focusing on your early-stage entrepreneurs. We’re working on pitching this nationally,” Cummings said. “It’s our goal to put Florence on the national map for entrepreneurship as a place where you can start and grow a thriving startup com- munity.” Youngentob said, “We cat- alyze people, capital and pro- grams, … but the willingness is something that has to come from the community.” He thanked the city council and staff for their support and work to promote a startup cul- ture in Florence. RAIN will host coffee mee- tups, open mentor hours and pub talks each month through December. People are encour- aged to sign up for more infor- mation at www.meetup.com/ Startup-Florence-Oregon- Coast. Florence Mayor Joe Henry said, “I am very proud of our local people and entrepreneurs, as well as the folks from RAIN. We’ve made a lot of progress in the last couple of years. It’s really grown into something worthwhile for our communi- ty.” Also at the meeting, Florence City Council approved the sale of two com- mercial land lots in the Pacific View Business Park. The lots went for $1.42 per square foot, or the same rate that the city gave to Klaus Witte and Top Hydraulics when he purchased land in the park in October 2016. These rates were dis- cussed in a previous executive session. “These are pieces of land in our inventory that have been identified as land to be sold for job creation and so the econo- my in our community can be increased,” Reynolds said. Lot No. 23 sold for $66,185 to Robbie Wright and Siuslaw Broadband as the telecommu- nications business sets up a “fiber hut” to be the heart of a new fiber optics network com- ing to Florence later this year. During public comment, Jo Beaudreau, owner of BeauxArts Fine Art Materials, said, “I’m excited for the expansion of fiber and infor- mation technology for our city. It is a foundation for our com- munity to expand into the future. It will help all our industries here, and in the future, from medical to educa- tion to business to govern- help with loss. The classes also include dis- cussion as participants share experiences and receive sup- port from others. “Journey Through Grief” will be led by a trained bereavement counselor and confidentiality is assured. There is no charge to partic- ipate, and all materials will be provided and open to all com- munity members who have experienced the death of someone. For more information and to register, call Nancy Smith at 541-997-3418. Henry said the sale of the two properties, coupled with the sale to Top Hydraulics last year, amounted to “more progress” in the park than has been seen in many years. Reynolds also introduced South Coast Development Council’s (SCDC) new execu- tive director, Sam Baugh, to the council. Florence is a member of the SCDC, “an economic development one-stop that has a goal of maintaining and improving the economic viabil- ity of the Southern Oregon Coast.” “Economic development is multi-faceted. It takes many partners,” Reynolds said. “I’m happy to say you end up creat- ing good, lifelong connections with people that will bear fruit down the line. It’s really excit- ing to be a part of it.” FRESH CRAB Peace Harbor helps ‘Journey Through Grief’ The Peace Harbor Hospice “Journey Through Grief” class will offer grief education through a unique 8-part class that meets Wednesdays through Nov. 22. This is a chance for those who are in mourning, or know people who are, to meet others with the same experience. The classes cover a wide variety of topics, including changes experienced in bereavement, self-help approaches, understanding the grief process, coping with stress with emphasis on self- care, role changes and explor- ing what helps and does not ment. It affects all of our lives, even our Netflix habits.” Reynolds said the land sale to Siuslaw Broadband could lead to a future vendor servic- es agreement to bring fiber as a value-added service to the city’s remaining lots in the park. “This is a major opportunity for our community,” Henry said. The second lot, Lot No. 27, sold for $48,865 to Adam Eichler with Component Central Inc. This new-to-the- area service sells government surplus and is mostly an online business. It currently occupies a building in Glenada, but Eichler hopes construction can commence as soon as the 90- day closing period ends. “It’s interesting the things we have and where they end up,” Eichler said of his prod- ucts, which are shipped through the U.S. Postal Service and other carriers. “I’m excited to become part of the community.” Fresh In The Case THIS WEEK: Ling Cod, Petrale Sole, Snapper, Dover Sole, Crab, Steamers, Oysters, Shrimp and more Lemon-Parsley Baked Cod Ingredients 3 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 cup all-purpose fl our 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning 4 cod fi llets (6 ounces each) 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel Directions Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix lemon juice and butter. In a separate shallow bowl, mix fl our and seasonings. Dip fi llets in lemon juice mixture, then in fl our mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. 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