Volunteer of the Month – January
Aubrey White – Promotions Committee
Category: About the EDA
Hardly a Set-Back
Written by:
Breanne Durham, Washington Main Street State Coordinator
I have been a regular attendee at the National Main Street Conference since 2011. Each year, I sit in a beautiful auditorium and hear the short, prestigious list of semi-finalists announced during the Great American Main Street Awards (GAMSA). In 2019, for my first time, I’ll have the distinct privilege of hearing a Washington community announced.
Misconceptions About Non-Profits
Written by: Molly Jones, Director
Photos by: Hayley Harrell
Throughout my nearly 3 years working for a non-profit, I have noticed that there can be some confusion about how we function. Often times, when I explain to a new friend that I work for a non-profit it is followed by a mini question and answer session so we can be on the same page. Below are four misconceptions regarding non-profits that I have come across and would like to set straight.
Never Too Late to Give Back
Written by:
Aubrey White, EDA Promotions Committee Member
Sounds too Good to be True
Written by:
Carolyn Honeycutt, Executive Director
Businesses pay taxes. It’s part of doing business. But how many get a say in what happens with that money once it goes to Olympia? The EDA can help you bring 75% of your excise taxes back to Ellensburg. Read on.
Lessons Learned (so far)
Written by:
Taylor Castillo, Public Relations Coordinator
Meet the Staff: Taylor Castillo
Written by:
Taylor Castillo, Public Relations Coordinator
My name is Taylor Castillo and I am the Public Relations Coordinator for the Ellensburg Downtown Association. You can now find me at the main entrance of the EDA office where I will be taking your calls, greeting you as you arrive and so much more!
What’s up with the EDA?
Written By: Faith Mehal, PR Coordinator
Summer is coming to a close and fall is creeping up on us. The excitement and chaos of Labor Day has passed, kids are back in school, and we are quickly moving into September. For the EDA, this means event season is about to be in full swing!