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On this edition of the Oregon Rainmakers podcast, we talk with Brian Steffen, Eugene Family YMCA Chief Executive Officer. Steffen talks about the venerable Eugene institution whose origins can be traced back to when the University of Oregon was a brand new institution and gives us an update on The $42 million capital campaign to build a new Y with state-of-the art facilities.

On this edition of he Oregon Rainmakers podcast, we are talking with interim GM of Lane Transit District, Mark Johnson.

On this edition of Oregon Rainmakers we talk to Lucy Vinis, the Mayor of Eugene. Serving since January of 2017, Mayor Vinis has been the chief elected official of Eugene during some of the most unusual and challenging times in the city’s history. We talk about those challenges and the economic climate within our community.

Oregon Grapevine host Barbara Dellenback and U.S. Representative Peter DeFazio talk about his successes during his long career in Congress. DeFazio is retiring after this term.

On this edition of KLCC’s Oregon Rainmakers Podcast, we are talking with Craig Wanichek, the president and CEO of Eugene’s own Summit Bank. Craig has been with the bank since 2008 and led the institution during the unprecedented financial challenges of the pandemic – that we are still seeing today. As the leader of one of the few Oregon headquartered banks left, Craig is going to talk about the present and future of banking in our region and talk about some of the economic challenges and opportunities ahead.

Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, speaks with Lisa Abia-Smith about things that happen in museums beyond exhibits. They touch on the importance of art in mental health, how museum staff is teaching art remotely, and how to convince yourself to pick up that pencil and just draw.

Oregon Grapevine host Barbara Dellenback speaks with Grammy-award winning musician Mason Williams. They talk about his life in show business, his art, and creativity.

On this edition of Oregon Rainmakers, we talk with Noreen Dunnells, the CEO of United Way of Lane County. From wildfire and pandemic relief to ensuring our youth can be successful in school and in life, United Way is a key organization in our community. In this conversation we talk about how nonprofits are faring during COVID and what the future holds for the United Way.

In this episode, host Barbara Dellenback speaks with Food for Lane County Youth Farm coordinator, Ted Purdy. This year the farm produced over 100,000 pounds of fresh produce last year for distribution to local residents. The Springfield farm stand sells fresh produce from May through October. Adults and youths work and learn together about farming and food security.

On this episode, we are talking about fun – specifically the fun in a new acronym, Fun Utility Vehicle. The creator of this acronym and the all-electric vehicle it encompasses, is Mark Frohnmayer, the founder and CEO of Arcimoto. Mark talks about his company, the evolution of Arcimoto’s three-wheel all electric vehicles, environmental sustainability, and the idea of a new and fun transportation future. We also discuss the benefits of manufacturing and innovation right here in Lane County.