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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LINKS
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A cooperative effort exists among public entities that strive to make this a dynamic place to live and do business. A strong business community, made up of a cross-section of industry professionals also supports our labor resources. The collective wisdom and knowledge of these groups is a powerful resource for existing or start-up businesses needing assistance for growth, relocation or solving company problems. Click on the links following these comments to learn more.
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Steve Lacy, East Wenatchee Mayor ~ East Wenatchee is very interested in facilitating the location of new business within its jurisdictional limits, both as a means of enhancing the economic vitality of the area and for the purpose of reducing East Wenatchee's dependence on forms of taxation other than sales tax. To that end our Office of Community Development seeks to earn and merit a "user friendly" reputation. We'll help you get it done. |
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Ken Stanton, Douglas County Commissioner ~ On behalf of the Douglas County Commissioners I welcome the interest you have shown in our community. The Commissioners have a very good working relationship with the other jurisdictions in our area and strive to make Douglas County open and friendly to new development. We realize that the vitality of our community depends on continued economic growth and that we are dedicated to working with you in your efforts. |
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Bill Dobbins, Douglas PUD Manager ~ Douglas County Public Utility District welcomes your interest in locating in Douglas County. Our utility has a stable electric supply that can accommodate substantial load growth. Douglas PUD benefits from local control to provide the lowest electric prices in the country along with state of the art fiber optic connectivity. We are eager to be of service to you. |
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Mark Kulaas, Land Service Director ~
“Fast track," "one stop," or other accelerated permitting processes are available for applicable jurisdictions. The permit process for industrial-zoned land in Douglas County is fairly rapid. Most new applicants are approved for construction within 30 to 45 days. In the case where an extensive review package is submitted to the Douglas County Planning Department, the state of Washington allows for the creation of a multi-disciplinary review team that is exclusively dedicated to the permit process for the particular applicant. Both the state and the applicant share the costs for this team. |
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Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce
Port of Chelan County
Douglas County
Chelan County
Douglas County PUD
Chelan County PUD
Greater Wenatchee Irrigation District
Wenatchee Valley Transportation Council
North Central Washington Educational Services
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
Washington SBDC (Small Business Development Centers)
GWATA (Greater Wenatchee Area Technology Alliance
Chelan & Douglas County Trends
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