Colville Together employs the Main Street Approach utilizing design, economic vitality, promotions, and organization to progress our program forward.
What are we up to?
Design
Heritage Court – TBD
· $3,500 from the Ramble Family for furnishings
· $1,500 additional funds for improvements
· Partnered with the City to install plantings
Economic Vitality
Shop Small Coupon Books – April-September
· Available in April
· Free to the public
· $20 for merchant participation
Promotions
Summer Concert – August 28th
· Fair weekend
· Free to the public
· Partnering with Chamber of Commerce
Organization
City Lodging Tax Application
· City funds our Executive Director and some operating expenses
· Approved for $14,280 in 2021
Main Street Tax Credit Incentive Program· Receive $2,200 in donations in 2020
WHAT HAVE WE ACCOMPLISHED?
Design
Façade & Building Improvement Grant Program Developed
· $3,000 grants to downtown building owners
· Grant application window closes February 25th
· Buildings must be located downtown
Economic Vitality
Shop Small Saturday – November 28th, 2020
· Booth at Heritage Court from 11am -3pm
· Counted over 60 participants and 43 prize entries
· Provided swag, maps, facemasks, and hand sanitizer
· Provided 4 grand prizes for completed passports
Promotions
Updated website though Locable
Organization
Mercantile at colvilletogether.org
· Post a product or gift certificate!
· Visit colvilletogether.org for more information
Downtown Businesses Fund
· Awarded cash grants of $500 to 9 downtown businesses Crowd funded for $4,500.
Received Working Washington II Grant
· $10,300 for COVID recovery
Partnering to enrich our community through planning and preserving Historic Downtown Colville, while cultivating our local economy.
