The Washington State Department of Commerce Monday announced 22 projects conditionally awarded Small Business Innovation Fund (SBIF) grants ranging from $500,000 to $5 million. The total $32.5 million awarded will
Funding will support at least 22 projects across Washington state focused on increasing programs and services to help meet the needs of underserved communities,
Funding will support at least 22 projects across Washington state focused on increasing programs and services to help meet the needs of underserved communities,
The simplest answer to the question is that the Downtown Foundation and the Chamber have different missions. The Chamber seeks to be the ânumber one business advocate in the Walla Walla Valley.â
The Downtown Foundation exists to âpromote the history, culture and commerceâ of our downtown.
Both missions are laudable and highly compatible. My business was a member of both organizations for decades.
The difference is that the Downtown Foundation follows a program specific to the needs of a thriving downtown. The Foundation works the model of the national Main Street program which includes design, economic vitality, promotion and organization. Each of these four points creates a distinct work plan.
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