The story behind the chamber’s artistic new tasting room
Great communities are created when individuals exert themselves to make extraordinary contributions that make a lasting difference.
Exploring the power of collaboration and civic engagement in North Central Washington
Podcast Episode 16: GWATA’s investment conference a catalyst for building tech sector in NCW
http://traffic.libsyn.com/artofcommunityncw/Episode_16_Jenny_Rojanasthien.mp3 This episode features Jenny Rojanasthien, the executive director of the Greater Wenatchee Area Technology Alliance. GWATA organized the Flywheel Investment Conference that brought civic leaders together with experts from around the...
Wenatchee Learns center connecting students with local businesses business mentors
It has been fascinating to watch the development of the Wenatchee Learns Connect Partnership Center, Wenatchee School District’s effort to create meaningful connections with the business community to provide hands-on learning opportunities.
Podcast Episode 15: How Wenatchee School District’s partnership center is strengthening community, helping kids
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5351319/height/90/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/” height=”90″ width=”450″ placement=”top”]This episode features Diana Haglund, the coordinator for Wenatchee Learns Connect Partnership Center, an innovative community-building effort of the Wenatchee School District. The center is doing amazing work building partnerships...
Local teacher grants making a big impact in these NCW classrooms
One of the truly innovative and powerful programs supporting education in our region is the North Central Education Foundation, which honors innovative teachers with grants to bring hands-on learning into the classroom. Eldene Wall,...
Rory Turner’s genius for re-envisioning old buildings creating unique urban vibe here
Wenatchee’s downtown is beginning to come alive with new possibilities for historic buildings thanks to the example that is being set by developer Rory Turner and his growing list of local investors. When Turner...
Podcast Episode 14: Rory Turner talks about building community by adaptive reuse of historic buildings
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5330745/height/90/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/” height=”90″ width=”450″ placement=”top”] Wenatchee developer Rory Turner is helping transform the Wenatchee Valley by transforming old historic buildings into creative redeveloped spaces that bring new businesses to the community. This work is...
Local documentary gives us reason to celebrate and appreciate our salmon
A stunning new video has just been released that may help change the way we think about salmon in North Central Washington. The film, “The Way Home,” is a product of several talented individuals...
Mobile Meals builds community and connects with vulnerable adults
Some of the most heart-warming community building happens on a one-to-one basis, connecting the most vulnerable neighbors among us with caring individuals. This is the magic of Mobile Meals of Wenatchee, a pint-sized, humble...
A few tributes to the late Leslie McEwen from community members
Leslie was so much more than a talented vocal teacher. That in itself was so much. The Wenatchee valley was blessed to have her. But she was also a one-in-a-million friend, mentor, second mom,...
