Posts Tagged ‘Economic development’
Wenatchee Joins ‘Complete Streets’ Coalition
With an eye toward urban growth, the City of Wenatchee has joined a national coalition whose goal is to keep that growth user friendly.
Read MoreHotels, Demolitions, Environmental Assessments – Wenatchee Economic Update
Steve King is the Economic Development Director for the City of Wenatchee. He talks today about new hotels coming to the waterfront, re-development of North Wenatchee properties – including some demolitions this month – and Wenatchee River environmental assessments underway.
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Future Of The Leavenworth Adventure Now In The Hands Of The Court
The proposed Leavenworth Adventure Park would feature an alpine coaster, bungee trampoline and ropes course and would be constructed near Icicle Road and Highway 2 at the entrance to Tumwater Canyon. The construction of the Adventure Park has pitted the parks developers against those who oppose its construction, Friends of Leavenworth with the City of…
Read MoreMajor Revamps Coming To Old Warehouses, Offices, Signs In Wenatchee
Wenatchee Mayor Frank Kuntz joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about the future of two major pieces of land in the city – the old WSDOT buildings on North Wenatchee Avenue, which the city now owns, and Lineage Logistics’ south campus along Orondo Ave. and Columbia Street. The Port Authority of…
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Local Leaders Open ‘Capstone Of Economic Development’ In Cashmere
Initiatives to bring new businesses and jobs to rural areas can take many forms – including public and private entities working together towards a shared goal. A vision 15 years in the making by Chelan County developers is finally complete. The new Cashmere Mill Business Park was dedicated yesterday with leaders from throughout the region.…
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City Purchases Old WSDOT Property, Approves Downtown Apartments
Wenatchee Mayor Frank Kuntz joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about recent land purchases and future developments throughout the city. The city council recently approved the purchase of the State Department of Transportation’s large property on North Wenatchee Avenue. The city plans to demolish several buildings there and nearby to make…
Read MoreINFRA Grant, North Ave., Federal Building – Wenatchee Economic Development Update
Steve King, the City of Wenatchee’s Economic Development Director, joins KOHO to talk about several initiatives underway – from North Wenatchee Avenue and the old WSDOT property, to the latest with Confluence Parkway – a new thoroughfare to take traffic over the Wenatchee River that will cost about $125 million, which the city was not…
Read MoreEast Wenatchee Welcomes First New Hotel In Decades
As tourism and conventions increase in the centrally-located Wenatchee Valley, so must its ability to accommodate those travelling to our area. The Valley’s capacity just got a little bigger, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreChelan County Hires New HR, Economic Development Directors
Chelan County is growing its staff – creating a new position and filling an existing one. The county has busy obtaining qualified applicants for Human Resources and Economic Development Directors, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreChelan, Douglas County Port Districts Will Merge Into Single Port Authority
The Port Districts of Chelan and Douglas Counties will become one. On June 11, the three port commissioners from both counties voted unanimously to approve the merger, proposed by a task force looking into long-term planning for Pangborn Airport. The Ports jointly own and operate the airport, which is millions of dollars in debt and…
Read MoreMerger Or Consolidation – Chelan, Douglas County Ports Exploring Interlocal Agreement
Despite ridership continuing to rise at Pangborn Memorial Airport, the facility still operates in the red, by about half a million dollars a year. So a community task force was convened earlier this year by the Port Districts of Chelan and Douglas Counties. Their recommendation – become a single port authority. What exactly would that…
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