Strong, inclusive economies begin with hometown pride.
OBJECTIVE: To strengthen North Central Washington’s economy through grassroot initiatives to create resilient, thriving, inclusive communities.
MISSION: To build systems for local businesses and communities that create a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable economy by strengthening, supporting, and celebrating entrepreneurship, rural and urban community development, racial equity and food access.
VISION
- Resilient and increasingly self-reliant communities
- Inclusive of all residents, who have widespread opportunities to succeed
- Thriving, entrepreneurial & innovative community economic development
COMMUNITY
- Build retail capacity
- Access to a grant writer
- Renovation potential
- Subsidized opportunities for business attraction
- Workforce developmentLocal investment networks
SMALL BUSINESS
- Affordable scalability
- Business expansion support
- Brand awareness
- Access to an expanded network
PROJECT ELEVATE
COMMUNITY
- Build retail capacity
- Access to a grant writer
- Renovation potential
- Subsidized opportunities for business attraction
- Workforce development
- Local investment networks
SMALL BUSINESS
- Broaden customer base
- Support for regional expansion
- Entry-level opportunities
- Access to “Profiting from your Pivot”
FOOD BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY
- Address food deserts
- Access to nutritious variety
- Environment for community growth
- Grant funding support
- Capacity for Ag-related workforce opportunities
- Establish/expand farm-to-destination system
SMALL BUSINESS
- Broaden customer base
- Support for regional expansion
- Entry-level opportunities
- Access to “Profiting from your Pivot”
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
COMMUNITY
- Attend/participate in the TA Forum
- Get in front of decision makers
- Feedback and guidance from the grant makers
- Access to NCWEDD grant writer
- Get vacant buildings listed on Backingsmallncw.com website
SMALL BUSINESS
- Attend/participate in the TA Forum
- Connect with Microenterprise Association
- Connect with nontraditional loan options
- Learn about funding options
- Get feedback on financials and business plan
- Get connected with potential incubator and retail space
