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The Blog - What's Fresh in the Valley
Wednesday, June 12, 2019At the site of what once was the city’s garbage dump, Wenatchee welcomed one more shiny addition to its reinvigorated riverfront. The new Hilton Garden Inn hotel held a ribbon-cutting ceremony that gathered regional and community leaders and dignitaries both past and present at 25 N. Worthen St. Read more(0) Comments
Monday, April 22, 2019The third annual Flywheel Investment Conference was hosted in Wenatchee on April 18. During the event, $185,000 in funding was awarded to two Washington State companies by angel investors in North Central Washington. Beta Hatch received $135,000 in funding and cash prizes, and Prescryptive Health received $50,000 in funding. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, April 22, 2019A mock car crash scene will be the center of the Careers After School: First Responders event on Thursday, May 9, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Eastmont Community Church,783 4th St. NE East Wenatchee. Police, fire, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), dispatchers and other emergency medical services professionals respond to emergency situations such as heart attacks, head injuries, car accidents, fires, and crime scenes. They do what is necessary to stabilize and transport patients via an ambulance or by helicopter to a hospital, if needed, for continued care from a physician. At this unique Careers After School (CAS) event, attendees will find themselves in the center of a mock car crash and will witness these first responders in their element. Read more(0) CommentsThursday, April 4, 2019Is it time to dust off your resume and brush the cobwebs away from your ladder to success? If your career needs a refresher, you have numerous opportunities for growth. Think through these ideas for the best avenue to your goals. Read more(0) CommentsWednesday, April 3, 2019The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center is offering Basic Mediation Training - Resolution Washington and Washington Mediation Association approved 40-hour Basic Mediation Training course. This course teaches the process of mediation,communication skills, and conflict dynamics to promote peaceful and constructive approaches to conflict and its resolution, whether in the workplace, home, or in our community. This course will explore skills that can be used in all aspects of your life. Read more(0) CommentsTuesday, March 26, 2019The Nonprofit Practices Institute (NPI), a partnership of the Community Foundation and the Icicle Fund, is hosting its 11th Annual NPI Summit on Monday, April 29, 2019 from 9:00am to 4:30pm at Campbell’s Resort in Chelan, Washington. Read more(0) CommentsWednesday, February 27, 2019The Central Washington Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) ended its lease at 5 S Wenatchee Avenue, Suite 300 effective February 1, 2019. The group’s new location at 1737 N Wenatchee Ave, Suite B is located in Wenatchee Workspace, a recently opened co-working startup operated by J. Michael Walker. Read more(0) CommentsWednesday, February 27, 2019The Central Washington Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) ended its lease at 5 S Wenatchee Avenue, Suite 300 effective February 1, 2019. Read more(0) CommentsFriday, February 15, 2019It’s not too late for Washington State startups to apply to compete for a $100,000+ investment award during the 2019 Flywheel Investment Conference. The Conference is Thursday, April 18 in Wenatchee, Washington. The application deadline is March 1, 2019; to apply visit www.flywheelconference.com/apply Read more(0) CommentsTuesday, February 12, 2019The North Central Washington Economic Development District has announced its annual selection of regional projects of economic significance. The project selection was approved by the NCWEDD Board of Directors after receiving a recommendation from the NCWEDD Priority Projects Committee representing Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan Counties and the Colville Confederated Tribes. The committee reviewed and evaluated the submitted applications. Seventeen projects from throughout North Central Washington submitted Letters of Inquiry to the NCWEDD for the ranking process. Read more(0) Comments