Chelan receives $75K grant for economic diversification strategy development

The briefing

The city of Chelan recently secured a $75,000 planning grant from the Washington State Economic Revitalization Board to develop its first comprehensive Economic Diversification Strategy. Backed by a $40,000 local match, the $115,000 project will examine the local economy, workforce, and infrastructure to help reduce the city's heavy reliance on seasonal tourism. The strategy aims to identify sustainable growth opportunities, support family-wage jobs, and create a five-year implementation plan.