Florence PubTalks: How Good Ideas Get Funded
June 11 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Cascades West Innovation Hub presents Florence PubTalks: How Good Ideas Get Funded on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. At Birdies and Bogeys at Sandpines Golf Links, 1201 35th St.
Join us in Florence for the very first PubTalk* hosted by Cascades West Innovation Hub, a free, beginner-friendly night that demystifies how innovation-based businesses get funded and supported. You will hear from a curated panel of experts and founders, then connect through structured networking designed to help you meet the people building and backing new ideas. If you are curious about investing close to home, supporting local entrepreneurship, or growing your own company, this is a special chance to be part of something new in our community
* PubTalk is a registered trademarked program of the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN)
The panel discussion will be moderated by OEN Executive Director Cara Turano and feature Tracey Miller of Riptide Sports and Jum Gochee, an angel investor.
The event is sponsored by Cascades West Innovation Hub, CEDO (Collaborative Economic Development Oregon), RAIN Catalysts, Oregon Entrepreneur Network, and the City of Florence.
