An Action Plan For Republic

Focus on improving the business atmosphere of the community
After the community survey our community decided that they would really like to see our businesses development improve and tourism become stronger.

HOW WILL THIS ADDRESS POVERTY?

By assisting the local businesses already in existence we will help create an atmosphere that encourages entrepreneurs and small business development, expansion and retention opportunities.
Through this project we will work to assist existing small and local businesses and consequently reduce poverty within the community.

Our community is trying to improve our local economy with improving tourism and providing trainings for our community members.

POTENTIAL PARTNERS:
Tri-County Economic Development District
Small Business Revitalization Assistant
Ferry County
Republic City Council
Shop the Frontier

ACTION STEPS:
Partnerships with the Recreation and Tourism Coordinator and the Small business Revitalization Assistant are working on new ways to promote local business and to make Republic and the surrounding communities more welcoming to visitors. They have done this by working on making information more accessible to the Visitor.

Other Partnerships working on:
Preserve America Application for Federal
Status and Funds
Historic Preservation Ordinance
Travel Guide
County Map
Updating Events
Report citing all the economic benefits of a strong Tourism Industry
Creating a business directory with up-to-date information
Map/Brochure Hybrid
Coupon Books
Business consultant
Signage
Business Spotlight Articles

Complex Trauma Training

Social service organizations from all over Ferry and Stevens County came together to learn how complex trauma effects our children, families and our community. More than 60 participants attended representing, Educators, Counselors, CASA workers, Foster parents, CPS, Domestic violence service providers and Job Corp. counselors. The training Natalie Turner presented was fantastic.

Children and Youth Action Focus

Improved focus on health of children and youth.
Republic’s primary vision for most of this project has been trying to obtain a facility to house child care providers, youth center, elders a place to go and volunteer their time.
Ferry County only has one day care that can house approximately 6-9 children.
There is no youth center in town and our elders seem to have no place other than the hospital to volunteer their time.

Learn how adverse childhood experiences affect physical, mental and behavioral health and how adverse childhood experiences interfere with the academic success and social development of children and youth.

HOW WILL THIS ADDRESS POVERTY?
Adverse childhood experiences are affecting our children and having a direct correlation to their involvement in crime, drugs and alcohol abuse, and abusive relationships. We want to help educate our community on this issue, as well as start laying the foundation for a proactive response.

Helping Children Learn Training

Complex trauma and adverse childhood experiences are affecting
our children and have a direct correlation to involvement in crime,
drug and alcohol abuse, and abusive relationships. This training will
help educate our community on the issue, as well as start laying the
foundation for a proactive response. It has an immediate relevance to early
learning, K-12, juvenile justice, health care, child protection, substance
abuse, communities, and citizens concerned about protecting children.
Free training for: Educators, School Administrators, School Counselors,
Early Childhood Providers, Juvenile Court Professionals, Mental Health
Professionals, Judges, Public Health Professionals, Chemical Dependency
Professionals, Parents, Guardians, Foster Parents, Community Organizers,
Child Welfare Providers, Healthcare Professionals, Law Enforcement,
Domestic Violence Service Providers, Advocates, Faith Community, Political
Leaders, Philanthropic Community, and Corporate Business Leaders.
What is complex trauma? Exposure to an environment marked
by multiple and chronic stressors, most often within a caregiving system
that is intended to be the child’s primary source of safety and stability.
Complex trauma: exposure to an environment marked by multiple
and chronic stressors, most often within a caregiving system that
is intended to be the child’s primary source of safety and stability.


June 30, 2008
10:00 am to 3 pm
Morris Merry-Go-Round Pavilion
Ferry County Fairgrounds
14 Lawson Way
Republic, WA
Preregister by June 23 with:
Krisan LeHew
509.690.8400
krisan@wsu.edu
Lunch will be provided. Please Lunch will be provided. Please
specify any dietary restrictions and specify any dietary restrictions and
request gas cards and child care request gas cards and child care
reimbursement upon registration.reimbursement upon registration.
This workshop is funded through This workshop is funded through
the Northwest Area Foundation and the Northwest Area Foundation and
WSU Extension.WSU Extension.
Continuing Education Credits and Clock Hours will be available.
Trainer: Natalie Turner, MS LMHC
Natalie Turner is a Research Associate for the Area Health Edu-
cation Center of Eastern Washington at WSU Spokane. She
received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the
University of Washington and her graduate degree in Clinical
Psychology from Eastern Washington University; she is also a
Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Washington.
Areas of specialization include Mental Health, K-12 Education,
Family Violence and Complex Trauma. Current projects include
responsibilities as evaluator for the Washington State Readiness
to Learn Program and trainer for issues related to Complex Trauma throughout
Washington State.

CONNECTIONS HOSTING JUAREZ PHOTO EXHIBIT AT THE NORTHERN INN

The Juarez photo exhibit will be at the Northern Inn meeting room on April 2, 2008, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM; there is no charge to attend the exhibition.

Since 1993, over 400 women and girls have been found murdered in the areas of Juarez and Chihuahua Mexico. This exhibit was created by Amnesty International USA and the families of the victims in their search for justice and to help raise awareness about these crimes. April is nationally recognized at Sexual Assault Awareness Month; questions please call 775-3331.

RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DAYTIME WORKSHOP IN COLVILLE

Speaker Michael Shuman will review recent evidence that the "best" businesses for income, wealth, jobs, sustainability, and development are the small and locally owned businesses. Save this date: April 17, 2008. Time and location to follow!

UPDATE:
April 17: Join us for an "Rural Economic Development Forum: How we can Build Prosperity Here at Home" from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ag Trade Center in Colville. Noted author Michael Shuman will address what local communities can do to create vibrant, self-reliant, community-based economic networks. Workshop is FREE. Seating is limited; preregister by April 11, 2008 with WSU Stevens County Extension, 509-684-2588 or extensionstevens@wsu.edu. Include your full name, address, and telephone number.

GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP: FIND THE FUNDING YOU NEED

Attend the two day grant writing workshop on April 18th and 19th from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the WSU Extension, 985 S. Elm, Colville, WA. Instructor Susan Howlett has consulted and trained hundreds of non-profits over the last 20 years; she coauthored Getting Funded: The Complete Guide to Writing Grant Proposals.
Don't delay! Seating is limited; the last date for preregistration is April 11. Telephone RSVP at WSU 509- 684-2588 or email at extensionstevens@wsu.edu; include your full name, address, and telephone number.

Last Chance for Republic to Receive $10,000 Horizons Grant

Over 60 community members have taken Republic to the Visioning phase of Horizons.

Now, at least 20 community members are needed to attend the Republic Horizons Visioning event on December 14, 6-8 pm, in Conference Room, at Prospector’s Inn in Republic.

RSVP required by December 11, 2007 to Sikander at 775-2329.

Help to determine the steps that Republic will take to address the goals of Better & More Jobs and Improved Economy in Republic: the 2 goals chosen by 20% of the Republic population who returned the Horizons survey sent to every household in the 99166 zip code during August & September.

Gas cards, child/elder care funds, available to participants.
Please let us know of any special accommodations required.