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Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network (RAIN)

RAIN collaborates with local stakeholders to cultivate a strong network of expert business navigators and organizations invested in the communities we serve. We work directly with rural entrepreneurs and communities to navigate resources, teach critical business skills, and ensure rural communities are supportive environments for businesses to launch and grow.

Our Approach

Working With RAIN

1:1 Expert Business Advising

Whether you’re just getting started, looking for resources for your existing business, needing assistance to implement your growth plan or help with your business acquisition or exit, RAIN is here for you. RAIN’s expert business advisors are here to mentor you into the next phase of your entrepreneur journey.

Workshops & Classes

Learn + Sharpen the skills you need to operate a thriving business. RAIN offers workshops and classes designed to directly address the needs of businesses. All classes and workshops are inclusive, accessible and free to help you start and grow your business.

Local Networking & Collaboration

RAIN’s team of expert advisors live and work in the communities we serve, connecting entrepreneurs with one another and with local leadership to ensure that rural areas are supportive environments for new and existing businesses to succeed, collaborate and contribute to local economies.

Upcoming Events & Programs

February 2026
Rural CREATOR: Balancing Creative and Business Mindset For Success

February 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Virtual Event

Turn your craft into a thriving business with RAIN's Rural Creative Entrepreneurs in Oregon (CREATOR) program! This is a FREE Program! Rural CREATOR: Balancing Creative and Business Mindset For Success […]
Veneta: Productive Work Session

February 17 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Veneta: Productive Work Session

Veneta - Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce 24949 OR-126, Veneta, United States

NOTE: February's Productive Work Session will not be held this month. See you in March for the next one! Need some allocated time to work on something for your business? […]

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