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

IMPORTANT REQUEST FROM DEBORAH DRENNAN--PLEASE ATTEND THE NEXT HORIZONS MEETING

Hello All:

We need people to help spend Republic funds for training.

Please attend the next meeting and give us your input. Next meeting: April 10, 2008, 4:00 PM at the Ferry County Counseling office across from the Republic post office.

I hope to see everyone there!
Thank you,
Deborah Drennan

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.

WSU COLVILLE RESERVATION FERRY COUNTY EXTENSION HOSTING BIO-ENERGY WORKSHOP

On Thursday, April 10, 2008, from 10:00 AM to 3 PM, WSU Ferry County Extension will host a regional Bio-energy workshop at the Nespelem Community Center. There will be industry-leading speakers from across the Northwest who will provide the latest information on bio-fuel and bio-energy efforts from researchers and industry experts. With rising fuel and energy costs, communities are going to be looking for solutions to their energy needs; eastern Washington can play a pivotal role in the state’s liquid fuel alternatives.

Participants will be updated on the potential for creating energy alternatives in the Colville Reservation Region and on the national, statewide, and local region situations and possibilities. Workshops will include: State of the Nation on Biofuels, Local Energy Projects on the Horizon, Canola Production Techniques, Canola Disease Control Methods, Crop Residues as Energy Sources, Forest Fuels and Forest Energy Resources.

Lunch will be provided for those who register before April 5; there is no charge for this event. Please call WSU Colville Reservation-Ferry County Extension 509-634-2304 to register or for more information.

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.

STONEROSE GROUP DELIVERS 1/4 TON OF ROCK TO SEATTLE

Cathy, Clementine, Carl, and John of Stonerose took over ¼ ton of rock to Seattle; the line for fossil finding was over 15 minutes long. They gave more than 600 children a glimpse into the joys of taping on stone and peeping into the past.

EAGLE'S ANNUAL FREE EASTER EGG HUNT

The annual Easter egg hunt will be held at the Eagle’s Race Track Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. Volunteers are needed to cook and color the eggs and make the baskets. Please call 775-3094 with questions or to volunteer.

Colville Horizons Focus Team Summit

The Colville Horizons group has extended an invitation to all Horizons groups. Join them at the Community Colleges of Spokane--Colville Campus--on March 19, 2008 from 5:30 to 8:00 P.M.

The guest speaker will be Leslie Jones, Executive Director, Tri-Count Economic Development District. There will be an overview of TEDD and micro loans along with discussions on workshop/training ideas.

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.

Horizon's BBQ in the Park

Horizon's "Thank You" to Republic for participating in surveys and leadership training was to host a barbeque lunch for the town.

All were welcome and we had a good turn out that day to enjoy music and a barbeque lunch of hot dogs and snacks in the park. Those attending were asked to add their ideas about Republic to our survey boards - what they liked about Republic, what they would like to see change, and what they would like to see in Republic's future.

Most people seemed to love our town and its pioneering frontier spirit - neighborliness and the beauty of Republic's surroundings were often mentioned as the things best liked.

Faces of Ferry County Youth

Faces of Ferry County Youth
Originally uploaded by republic_wa

Republic Youth Leadership Plenty

The youth of Republic are involved with the Horizon's project.