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Lane Community College, Eugene, Oregon
Public information officer: Joan Aschim, (541) 463-5591, aschimj@lanecc.edu
For more information contact: Deanna M. Valencia, (541) 915-3752, dvalencia@nwcu.com
For release October 4, 2006
Northwest Community Credit Union partners with LCC BizCenter
EUGENE - Northwest Community Credit Union has collaborated with the Center for Hi-Tech Innovation at the Lane Community College Business Development Center (BDC). The credit union will be providing micro grants up to $700 to recipients selected by BDC.
A person or business wanting to create and launch new products will use the grants. The funds may also go toward securing a patent through an attorney for a product, or creating a proto-type product.
"This program is a way to support individuals and businesses that bring new technologies and innovations to the community," said NWCU Commercial Services Officer, Stacey Lewey. "Northwest Community Credit Union is excited to help these businesses and individuals with grant funds that otherwise would not be able to take their innovation to the next level."
NWCU is working directly with Lane, however, the funds are not limited to the college’s advising and educational programs. The initial screening will be done by LCC and then recipients will be referred to Northwest Community Credit Union. Jon Broome developed the program at Lane. For more information contact the Center for High Tech Innovation at (541) 463-5255 or visit www.lanesbdc.com
About Northwest Community Credit Union
Northwest Community Credit Union is the only credit union open to most Oregonians, serving residents and their family members in 12 counties. NWCU has more than 62,000 members and more than $500 million in member-owned assets. NWCU is headquartered in Springfield and has branches in Albany, Beaverton, Bend, Cottage Grove, Eugene, Medford, North Bend, Oregon City, Redmond, two in Roseburg and two in Springfield. More information about the credit union can be found at its Web site at www.nwcu.com.
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