officials to make calculated decisions about which industries deserve access. “We take a hard look at what types of businesses we’re recruiting and we aren’t just going for a big win, we’re actually going for a business that’s going to bring jobs that people can live off of here,” says Stacie de Mestre, director of economic development at the Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority.“Our median household income in the region is $87,000 and that’s the highest in all of eastern Washington. When we’re going after a company to recruit here, Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center’s $30 million expansion plan includes modernizing and unifying its two historic buildings, enhancing visitor flow and accessibility, and adding new interactive exhibits and spaces—including features designed specifically for children and families. It also strengthens the Museum’s ability to serve as a hub for regional cultural programming and collaboration, supporting smaller heritage organizations and community partners throughout North Central Washington. Render Credit: Signal Architecture 214 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 08
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