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SIUSLAW NEWS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2021 | 7A Growing Rural Oregon advances rural economic development in Florence The Ford Family Foun- dation is proud to an- nounce the launch of a new framework for supporting rural entrepreneurs called Growing Rural Oregon (GRO). Four Oregon cities will participate in GRO’s first cohort: John Day, In- dependence, Klamath Falls and Florence. Community leaders will work with a coach to build a local en- trepreneurial ecosystem, follow an evaluation plan and collaborate as a learn- ing community for a five- year period. GRO is an economic development framework that aims to foster more prosperous and resilient rural cities and towns across Oregon through entrepreneur-centered de- velopment. Starting with the recognition that every community already has en- trepreneurial talent, GRO helps identify the tools needed to support and uplift rural entrepreneurs. GRO strategies aim to leverage unique communi- ty assets that can stimulate innovation and sustainable economic vitality. “Klamath IDEA is proud to be a part of the first GRO cohort in partner- ship with The Ford Fam- ily Foundation,” shared Kat Rutledge, director of Klamath IDEA in Klamath Falls. “We’ve been working hard on our entrepreneur- ial ecosystem, and it’s ex- citing to have the Founda- tion come alongside us to demonstrate what entre- preneurship can do for our rural communities.” “The Foundation is proud to catalyze GRO because it is a communi- ty-centered and commu- nity-driven framework,” said Kathleen Flanagan, director of Community Economic Development. “GRO is not a service provider or a stand-alone program — it is an inten- sive journey to jumpstart entrepreneurial behavior. This framework engages the broader community in growing prosperity togeth- er over time.” The GRO framework’s approach is consistent with the Foundation’s community-led approach to supporting vital rural communities in Oregon and Siskiyou County, Ca- lif. “This is a long-term investment in the health and livelihood of entre- preneurs in rural Oregon,” explained Foundation president, Anne Kubisch. “From lenders to eco- nomic development orga- nizations to government officials and community residents — GRO takes all of us collaborating togeth- er.” GRO has been devel- oped in partnership with national experts from Net- Work Kansas and e2 En- trepreneurial Ecosystems. Oregon-based partners include Oregon Econom- ic Development Districts and Central Oregon In- tergovernmental Council (COIC). COIC will man- age GRO’s implementa- tion, leveraging commu- nity building capacity and direct relationships with the community mem- bers in the four partici- pating communities. The Foundation is grateful for COIC’s expertise and col- laboration to engage com- munity residents in the GRO framework. NetWork Kansas, a 501c3 nonprofit organiza- tion, is dedicated to mak- ing entrepreneurship a priority for economic and community development in the State of Kansas. It connects aspiring entre- preneurs, emerging and established businesses to a deep network of busi- ness-building and commu- nity development resource organizations across the state. e2 Entrepreneurial Eco- systems helps communities throughout North Amer- ica increase prosperity through entrepreneur-fo- cused economic develop- ment and ecosystem build- ing. e2 supports a national team of practitioners who bring research, coaching, incubation, market intelli- gence and other expertise to economic development. e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosys- tems, formerly the Nation- al Center for Rural Entre- preneurship, is hosted by NetWork Kansas. For more information about NetWork Kansas and e2, visit www.Net- WorkKansas.com. The Ford Family Foun- dation was established in 1957 by Kenneth W. and Hallie E. Ford. Its mission is “successful citizens and vital rural communities” in Oregon and Siskiyou County, Calif. The Foun- dation is located in Rose- burg, Ore., with a scholar- ship office in Eugene. Learn more at www. TFFF.org. DAV van seeks drivers VFW Auxiliary continues National Anthem Singing Contest The Disabled Ameri- can Veterans (DAV) is in need of volunteer drivers who are willing to drive veterans, in the DAV van, to Portland for medical appointments. The drive is about four hours to Portland, four hours for the return trip, plus four hours waiting for vets at the hospital. This is a total of about 330 miles and 12 hours. Anyone interested in contributing time as a DAV van driver should call 541-997-1123 for more in- formation. Get Results...List With Richard. 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Contestants must sub- mit a video of their solo vocal performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Video must be saved to a DVD or flash drive, or up- loaded to an online video platform (e.g., YouTube or Vimeo) and submitted to the local auxiliary for judging. The video must be recorded between July 1, 2021, and March 31, 2022. Entry will be judged on vocal ability, mastery of lyr- ics, originality or interpre- tation and entertainment value. Contestants begin by competing at the local VFW Auxiliary level. The first-place winner from each auxiliary advances to the district competition, with district winners ad- vancing to the state compe- tition. The contest consists of two grade divisions: K-8 and 9-12. The state first- place winner in each grade division will be forward- ed to Auxiliary National Headquarters. There is one National winner in each grade division, with awards for first, second and third place in each grade divi- sion. 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Registration for winter is open now Visit ce.lanecc.edu for more information or to register, or call 541.997.8444 for assis- tance. Note: the Florence Cen- ter will be closed for win- ter break from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2. Coalition seeks new members The Florence Area Community Coalition (FACC) is seeking people to join the organization and further the mission to improve the quality of life in Western Lane County. The group does this through partnerships, networking, volunteer- ism, community involve- ment, education and awareness. FACC offers opportu- nities for local nonprof- its, service providers, and engaged community members to share news, collaborate, and connect with organizational sup- port. FACC meets the first Wednesday of each month, teaming up with local leaders and experts to share information re- garding their programs. Membership dues fund an annual Volunteer Rec- ognition Event, provide a scholarship to a student of the Siuslaw School District, sponsor organi- zations as they apply for non-profit status, and much more. Learn more at www. florenceareacc.org and can reach the group via email at florenceareacc@ gmail.com.
