North Central Washington Economic Development District

NCW EDD Newsroom

NCW EDD Membership Meeting

Next Meeting:

Wednesday

February 8, 2011

8:45-10:15 am

Chelan Fire Station

232 E. Wapato

Chelan, WA 98816

Project Selection Committee Teleconference

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 9-9:30 am

Call in number: 712-775-7000

Access Code: 1091823#

For immediate release: January 12, 2012

For more information, please contact: Jennifer Korfiatis (509) 682-6907

North Central Washington Economic Development District elects Officers

Wenatchee, WA.- The North Central Washington Economic Development District Board of Directors has elected the following members as Officers for 2012:

Chair: Dave Acheson, Mayor of Winthrop

Vice Chair: Mark Spurgeon, Port of Douglas County

Secretary: Wendy Isenhart, City of Chelan

Treasurer: Russell Clark, Mayor of Rock Island

The vote was taken during the organization’s annual meeting, which was held on Wednesday, December 14, 2011. Each Officer will serve a one-year term in their appointed post that will expire in December, 2012.

The North Central Washington Economic Development District (EDD) is the federally designated economic development district for the NCW region covering Okanogan, Douglas, and Chelan counties and the Colville Confederate Tribes.

For immediate release: January 18, 2012

For more information: Jennifer Korfiatis (509) 682-6907

North Central Washington Economic Development District announces new members

Wenatchee, WA.- The North Central Washington Economic Development District has announced three new members to its organization. The membership voted unanimously to approve the new members during the January meeting.

The Wenatchee Downtown Association has been added as an Associate member. The mission of the Wenatchee Downtown Association is tostrengthen and enrich the downtown experience. The non-profit organization works to ensure that the historic downtown is healthy and vibrant and that its unique character and personality remain preserved.

SCJ Alliance has also been added as an Associate member. SCJ Alliance provides projects in North Central Washington with local knowledge and experience that account for the unique geography, shoreline issues, and multitude of jurisdictions involved in the region.

Additionally, Andy Lane will represent Cairncross and Hemplemann, the third Associate member added during the January meeting. Lane is a land use lawyer and practices throughout Washington. The organization represents property owners, organizations, and local governments. While Cairnrcross and Hemplemann offices are located in Seattle, Lane is based in Leavenworth and serves on the City’s planning commission.

“It’s quite exciting to see the membership of the NCWEDD grow. The membership is quite diverse, with representatives from most of the counties and municipalities in North Central Washington, to non-profit leaders, and private industry all participating. This diverse membership allows for rich conversations and a scope of work that is rooted in many different sectors,” explained NCWEDD Administrator Jennifer Korfiatis.

The North Central Washington Economic Development District is a federally designated economic development district for the region covering Okanogan, Douglas, and Chelan counties and the Colville Confederate Tribes.

The NCWEDD is responsible for regional economic development strategy and planning and collaborates with various private and public agencies to accomplish this goal. The NCWEDD brings together the private and public sectors in a partnership necessary to provide a coordinated strategy and an ongoing economic development program for the region.

For immediate release: August 1, 2011

For more information: Jennifer Korfiatis (509) 682-6907

North Central Washington Economic Development District receives funding to support and develop regional entrepreneurship and innovation

Wenatchee, WA.- The North Central Washington Economic Development District has received a federal grant from the Economic Development Administration to foster and support regional entrepreneurship and innovation. The year-long project has been developed based on the results of a 2010 needs assessment that identified opportunities and gaps for business development, expansion and innovation. The report can be found on the North Central Washington Economic Development District website.

The needs assessment featured 711 completed surveys from current and prospective regional entrepreneurs and innovators and identified opportunities and gaps in the support system. The project identified specific needs in the following areas:

Education and training
Networking
Resources
Mentorship

Based on the results, the North Central Washington Economic Development District applied for funding to implement the identified needs to best support and foster regional entrepreneurship and innovation as an economic development priority. The Economic Development Administration has invested $96,072 in the project.

The North Central Washington Economic Development District will be partnering with other organizations to complete the project.

“Entrepreneurship and innovation have been identified collectively as a strategic priority by the membership of the North Central Washington Economic Development District. The investment by the Economic Development Administration and our partners will allow us to develop and support a cohesive program designed to facilitate job and business development, expansion, and innovation, resulting in further diversification of our regional economy. This work will continue to expand entrepreneurship as a regional economic opportunity as it was first identified in 2004 and through subsequent economic studies and reports,” explained NCWEDD Administrator Jennifer Korfiatis.

The North Central Washington Economic Development District (NCWEDD) is the federally-designated economic development district for the region covering Okanogan, Douglas, and Chelan counties and the Colville Confederate Tribes. The NCWEDD is responsible for regional economic development strategy and planning and collaborates with various private and public agencies to accomplish this goal. The NCWEDD brings together the private and public sectors in a partnership necessary to provide a coordinated strategy and an ongoing economic development program for the region.

North Central Washington Economic Development District announces priority project rankings

Wenatchee, WA.- The North Central Washington Economic Development District has announced its annual ranking of regional projects of economic significance. The rankings were approved by the NCWEDD membership on February 9, 2011 after receiving a recommendation from a committee that reviewed and evaluated submitted applications.

Seven projects from throughout North Central Washington submitted Letters of Inquiry to the NCWEDD. After committee review, five of the applicants were invited to submit a full proposal. After careful review of the proposals, the committee ranked the five projects based on a number of established criteria, including measurable regional economic benefits, measurable community benefits, fully developed plan and strategy, alignment with NCWEDD goals and objectives, local and regional support.

The project rankings for 2011 are as follows:

Pybus Market and Sustainability Center- City of Wenatchee
Entiat Waterfront Redevelopment- City of Entiat
TwispWorks Facility Development- Twisp Public Development Authority
NCW Economic Summit- Economic Alliance
Stampede Arena and Events Concourse and Restrooms- City of Omak

NCWEDD resources including letters of support, fund sourcing, and project facilitation have been allocated by the membership.

To date, the North Central Washington Economic Development District has secured $765,000 in grant and low-interest loan funding for a variety of projects in Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan Counties as well as the Colville Tribe through this process.

North Central Washington Economic Development District elects Officers

The North Central Washington Economic Development District Board of Directors has elected the following members as Officers for 2011:

Chair: Gail Howe, Mayor of Pateros

Vice Chair: Dave Acheson, Mayor of Winthrop

Secretary: Allison Williams, City of Wenatchee Executive Services Director

Treasurer: Russell Clark, Mayor of Rock Island

The vote was taken during the organization’s annual meeting, which was held on Friday, December 10. Each Officer will serve a one-year term that will expire in December, 2011.

Needs Assessment Results Powerpoint

Click here to view

North Central Washington Economic Development District to host healthcare reform webinar

Wenatchee, WA – The North Central Washington Economic Development District is partnering with LeMaster Daniels and Associated Industries to host an informational webinar outlining healthcare reform and expected impacts on business.

The event will be held Tuesday, August 3, 2010 from 7:30-9:00am and will feature a panel of specialists from LeMaster Daniels and Associated Industries who will provide participants with an overview of the Act’s key provisions and timelines, while outlining coming healthcare changes and requirements for businesses. The event, which will feature a live presentation at the Confluence Technology Center, will be broadcast live via a complimentary interactive webinar. Interested participants may join the panel by logging in at www.ncwedd.com

Participants interested in attending the presentation at the Confluence Technology Center in Wenatchee may register by calling (509) 663-5622

or by email at aspies@lemasterdaniels.com. The cost to attend the event at the CTC is $25.00 per participant.

LeMaster Daniels is an accounting and business advisory firm with 12 offices across Washington and Idaho. Associated Industries is an employer association dedicated to enhancing the success of member organizations and the greater business community by providing a variety of membership services.

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Click here to view the recently-released Wenatchee Foothills Community Strategy, coordinated by the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust. The NCWEDD provided funding support for this important project.

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Despite Recession, U.S. Entrepreneurial Activity Rises in 2009 to Highest Rate in 14 Years, Kauffman Study Shows

Click to read more

Read the full report

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Entrepreneurship Needs Assessment

Final Results

A very big thank you to the following partners who have helped make this project possible:

City of Wenatchee

City of Cashmere

Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce

Town of Leavenworth

City of Lake Chelan

City of Entiat

Cashmere Chamber of Commerce

Chelan Historic Downtown Association

Town of Rock Island

City of East Wenatchee

Port of Douglas County

Town of Waterville

Douglas County

City of Bridgeport

City of Pateros

City of Oroville

Omak Chamber of Commerce

City of Omak

Conconully Chamber of Commerce

Twisp Chamber of Commerce

Colville Confederated Tribe

Town of Winthrop

IRIS

NCHBA

GWATA

SCORE

OIC of Washington

Okanogan County Tourism Council

Stone Soup

Twisp Chamber of Commerce

SBDC

Qwest

TVBRC

NCW Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

NCW High School counselors

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Washington Manufacturing Awards

Seattle WA (February 2010) - Seattle Business magazine is launching its first-annual Washington Manufacturing Awards. Nominees are accepted from across the State and are due February 12.

Companies may enter at www.seattlebusinessmag.com/washington-manufacturing-awards

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News from the EDA: A Focus on Collaborative Regional Efforts & Innovation

Olympia WA (February 2010) - Collaborative, Regional Economic Development Strategies Key to Creating Jobs

Robust actions taken by President Obama to stabilize the economy during his first year in office have helped apply the brakes to the economic downturn. However, there is much work to be done and in the New Year the administration will continue working to get people back to work and to advance America’s role as the world’s most competitive economy.

At EDA we are working to speed the transition to a more entrepreneurial, innovation-driven society. As such, we want to share with you, as those who are involved on the grassroots level in economic development, a recent speech by Assistant Secretary for Economic Development John Fernandez that outlines the strategic priorities that will guide how the Economic Development Administration will bring new opportunities for growth to communities across the nation.

In a keynote address to the “Beyond Transportation: The Economic Impact of Rail in Illinois” summit hosted by Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and Northwestern University in Chicago on January 15, Assistant Secretary Fernandez noted that today’s economic challenges require us to be not just competitive with each other, but collaborative as well. In the 21st century, our toughest competition isn’t down the road—it’s across the world.

Fernandez laid out the following three priorities that will help in the transition:

• Fostering regional innovation that builds on an area’s competitive advantages;

• Encouraging business exports and competitiveness;

• And, doing it in a way that leverages private investment.

“EDA will work to fulfill the President’s and Secretary Locke’s objectives to renew American innovation. If a local community is able to plant that seed—if it’s able to create the climate for innovation and build a critical mass– then private investment will follow. Innovation will follow. Jobs will follow,” said Fernandez.

Governor Quinn and Northwestern University’s Transportation Center convened the summit to explore new and innovative ways to create jobs by advancing rail policy and generating economic development.

Assistant Secretary Fernandez’ full remarks are here on the EDA Web site.

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North Cascades: People, Places, and Stories

KCTS 9 (January 2010) SPECIAL: This show provides an in-depth look at the region and its relationship to the community, highlighting both critical environmental issues and the stories of passionate citizens who have worked to create, maintain and preserve this stunning part of our state for the future good of all.

View show online: http://kcts9.org/video/north-cascades-people-places-and-stories

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Public Notice of 2011 Meeting Dates

Monthly meetings of the North Central Washington Economic Development District (NCW EDD) will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 9:00 am at the Chelan Fire Station 232 E Wapato, Chelan, WA.

The standing committees of North Central Washington Economic Development District meet as needed. Any changes, special meetings and/or executive meetings for the NCW EDD and its standing committees will be posted on this site. For more information, contact Jennifer at (509) 665-0208 or email: Jennifer@ncwedd.com

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The North Central Washington Economic Development District is a
federally designated economic development district for the
region covering Okanogan, Douglas, and Chelan counties and
the Colville Confederate Tribes.

The NCWEDD is responsible for regional economic development strategy and planning and collaborates with various private and public agencies
to accomplish this goal. The NCWEDD brings together the private and public sectors in a partnership necessary to provide a coordinated
strategy and an ongoing economic development program for the region.

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Meeting Minutes

July 2011

August Meeting Cancelled

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Past News Updates