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The Economic Alliance Infrastructure Committee would like to announce that we will be accepting applications starting September 17th, for the 2021 .09 Prioritization process for Community and Economic Development/Public Infrastructure Projects within Okanogan County. The Public Facilities Fund (.09 Sales and Use Tax rebate) is allocated for rural communities and eligible entities are limited to […]

June 9th, 2020 The Economic Alliance is pleased to announce the second round of funding to 11 small businesses within Okanogan County totaling $16,500 was approved to help small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Each of the small businesses will receive a $1,500 grant that can be used to pay rent, utilities, and other […]

May 25, 2020 The Economic Alliance is pleased to announce the first round of funding to 14 small businesses within Okanogan County totaling $21,000 was approved to help small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Each of the small businesses will receive a $1,500 grant that can be used to pay rent, utilities, and other […]

In response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Governors Stay Home, Stay Healthy order and it’s impacts to our local small business community, the Okanogan County Economic Alliance in collaboration with Twisp Works initiated a grant opportunity for small businesses in Okanogan County. Starting the week of May 21st, the Economic Alliance will award 10 grants […]

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.