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Onward Eugene unites regional partners—mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience.
Founded by the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in late 2019, Onward Eugene has already taken off with impressive momentum. As a private sector-led economic development nonprofit—funding for Onward Eugene comes from a mix of private and public investors, with the majority of funds coming from the private sector. For the past several years, efforts have been only focused on fundraising from one or the other but have relied heavily on public sector funding. Being a partner of the Eugene Chamber, staffing can be shared to maximize resources and expertise without doubling costs.
The Chamber provides backbone support for Onward Eugene, providing back-office and administrative support for Onward; we utilize shared resources for lean operational efficiency, but we are separate organizations. Eugene Chamber works in partnership with Onward Eugene on Economic Development strategy that will help realize our shared vision for regional prosperity.
Founded by the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in late 2019, Onward Eugene has already taken off with impressive momentum. As a private sector-led economic development nonprofit—funding for Onward Eugene comes from a mix of private and public investors, with the majority of funds coming from the private sector. For the past several years, efforts have been only focused on fundraising from one or the other but have relied heavily on public sector funding. Being a partner of the Eugene Chamber, staffing can be shared to maximize resources and expertise without doubling costs.
The Chamber provides backbone support for Onward Eugene, providing back-office and administrative support for Onward; we utilize shared resources for lean operational efficiency, but we are separate organizations. Eugene Chamber works in partnership with Onward Eugene on Economic Development strategy that will help realize our shared vision for regional prosperity.