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Over the years Okanogan County communities have discussed how we export our biggest resource, our kids. They graduate from High School head out to college and don’t look back. Well this competition will ask High School Students to look at their local communities current strengths and opportunities. We will ask them to identify current businesses […]

The Economic Alliance Small Business Development Advisor Lew Blakeney recognized by the State SBDC office. https://news.wsu.edu/2018/05/15/small-business-star-performer/

The Economic Alliance will be hosting a 4 part Business Seminar Series based upon the input that we received from the 2018 Business Survey that was completed this spring. The first Business Seminar will be “Essentials to Entrepreneurship” which will focus on introducing those interested in starting a business to: Business Plans, Marketing strategies, Basic […]

Contact: Roni Holder-Diefenbach 509-826-5107 rholderdiefenbach@economic-alliance.com July 12, 2018 Press Release: The Economic Alliance’s Infrastructure Committee will be holding an Okanogan County Economic/Community Development Prioritization Workshop on July 26th, 2018 at the Omak City Hall from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. This is open to Municipalities, Community Based Organizations, or other groups working on Community and […]

May 10, 2018 For Immediate Release: For more information, contact admin@ncwedd.com NCW EDD P.O. Box 4107 Wenatchee, WA 98807 509-682-6907 www.ncwedd.com 2018 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Town Hall Meetings The North Central Washington Economic Development District is hosting a series of Town Hall meetings for public comments on the 2018 NCW Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). […]

You’re invited to the Okanogan County Career and Resource Fair at the Omak ELKS lodge on Tuesday, March 20th from 12-4pm. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to register for a booth call 826-7310. Event sponsored by The Colville Confederated Tribe, Worksource, DVR and Okanogan County Economic Alliance.

WorkSource, Okanogan County Economic Alliance and The Department of Labor and Industries are inviting you to attend an information session on how to develop Registered Apprenticeship Programs for both Youth and Adults in Okanogan County. Businesses, schools, community organizations and civic leaders are all invited to attend! The discussion will be led by Rachel McAloon, […]

The Economic Alliance will be attending several of our local chamber meetings in the next couple weeks to share some of the things we are currently working on. We will also be providing the information that we received from WSU on LION investment networks. If you have any questions on Small Business assistance or the […]

Introducing 6DOT Analyzer A holistic approach to assess your digital readiness for your business.  Take this 15 minute assessment that will give you a report on how ready your business is to access the digital marketplace and it will give us the information we need to offer training opportunities to help our local businesses to […]

NEWS RELEASE Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife November 29, 2016 Contacts: Lauri Vigue, (360) 902-2549; Justin Haug, (509) 223-3358; Jim Olson, (509) 826-4430 WDFW seeks comments on management plan for Scotch Creek and Sinlahekin wildlife areas OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public comments on a draft management […]