| Entrepreneurial
Resources
The Chamber offers a
variety of resources for budding entrepreneurs. We
invite you to visit the "Starting a Business"
section of the Business
Resource Directory for information, resources (i.e.
funding, marketing etc.) and
guides that may be invaluable to your success.
Entrepreneurial
Education, Support and Networking
Funding
for fast growth entrepreneurs
Lane Venture
Forum: Connecting
Lane County entrepreneurs to investors
The Program
Lane Venture
Forum provides opportunities for entrepreneurs with
quality business plans/investment opportunities to meet
with qualified local investors.
The
Opportunities
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Enables
local investors the opportunity to invest in new
ventures or business expansions .
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Prepares
local entrepreneurs for funding requests.
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Enables
entrepreneurs the opportunity to introduce their
business opportunity to "angel" investors.
Commonly asked
questions
How do
entrepreneurs apply?
If you’re an
entrepreneur starting or expanding a business in Lane
County submit a copy of your completed business plan to
the Lane Venture Forum.
If you’re an
investor, contact us for more information.
What types of
businesses should apply?
Businesses
with a unique opportunity, a plan for exponential growth
and a viable investment opportunity.
What will
investors expect in return?
Venture
capital may or may not be right for your business.
Investors typically expect a much greater rate of return
on their investment due to the greater risks involved in
new ventures. Consider your options and ask questions for
further details prior to seeking investment capital. Our
staff will also be pleased to refer you to other financial
resources in the area.
How long does
it take before an entrepreneur can make a presentation?
An
entrepreneur that presents a plan for consideration and is
well prepared can present to the forum in a little as six
weeks. The factors that will determine how long it takes
include how well prepared the entrepreneur is, how
seamless their plan is and the timing of the next possible
scheduled forum date.
Lane Venture
Forum Steps
Entrepreneurs
submit their plan to the Lane Venture Forum coordinator.
Entrepreneurs
are advised to apply or to submit additional information
prior to plan review.
Plans are
reviewed by Business Plan Review Panel. Entrepreneurs
receive feedback.
Plans
accepted by the panel are scheduled for a rehearsal
presentation.
Investors
are invited to attend formal presentation.
Lane Venture
Forum promotes investment
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Business
ventures have received funding
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Entrepreneurs
receive feedback on their plan
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Entrepreneurs
are exposed to valuable resources
Lane Venture
Forum Affiliations
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LVF has
relationships with venture funding organizations in
the Portland, Corvallis and Bend regions.
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LVF has
developed linkages with the local business community,
the University of Oregon’s Lundquist Business School
(and its "Innovation Center") and other
organizations involved in the development of fast
growth companies.
Apply
now. Submit your completed plan to:
Lane
Venture Forum Program Director
The
Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce
PO
Box 1107, Eugene, OR 97440
Phone:
484-1314
Fax:
484-4942
Email:
Chris Nystrom,
Director of Business Assistance
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