The transformation of the Wenatchee Valley into a mountain biking mecca over the past decade is in large part due to the vision, leadership and volunteerism of the Central Washington chapter of the Evergreen...
The North Central Washington Economic Development District is doing some groundbreaking work in making economic development more accessible to rural communities as well as to groups of people that typically are left out in...
The Greater Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce underwent a remarkable transformation under the leadership of executive director Shiloh Burgess, who recently left to take a government affairs position with Douglas County Public Utility District....
Perhaps the most vexing challenge we face in our North Central Washington communities today is addressing the growing economic and social divide that is the result of our economy shifting from being based on...
There are some wonderful insights to be learned from the successful public–private-nonprofit partnership that led to the creation of the free TREAD map app that will be rolled out statewide in the next few...
Recreation in this state appears to be on the verge of a major transformation thanks to a unique partnership between a Methow Valley technology company, a Wenatchee-based trails nonprofit and the financial support of...
Chelan County PUD’s reopened Discovery Center at Rocky Reach Dam is a tremendous new community asset that honors the culture of the P’Squosa people and the vision and courage of civic leaders who saw...
One of the challenging conundrums we absolutely must find a solution for in North Central Washington is improving access to affordable childcare and early learning opportunities in our communities. Studies show that strategic investments...
If we hope to develop adequate workforce housing in North Central Washington, we cannot rely on the free market and instead must find creative community solutions to make sure that middle-income and low-income families...
Jeff Neher, the long-time managing partner of Cordell, Neher and Co., is retiring after more than four decades of public accounting, after creating a rich legacy of business leadership and community service. Neher is...