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"The Columbia Basin is not only the most beautiful place to live in the world, with its majestic mountains, lush vegetation, pristine mountain streams, wonderful wildlife and the Columbia River wetlands, but the people of the basin's communities are absolutely amazing! A wonderful place to call home."
Sanne van der Ros, Golden
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CBT's Business Program Expands Services
Friday, June 07, 2013
Community Futures to deliver Basin Business Advisors program
In an effort to meet the growing needs of local businesses and help them succeed, Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is expanding its popular Basin Business Advisors (BBA) program, which will be delivered by Community Futures.
"Since 2000, the BBA program has been helping build economic capacity in Basin communities by supporting businesses to grow and prosper," said Neil Muth, CBT President and CEO. "By expanding the program, more businesses and entrepreneurs will be able to benefit, ultimately having an impact on the economic well-being of the Basin."
BBA supports small- and medium-sized businesses in ... more
- providing resources and funding;
- focusing on local priorities and issues;
- bringing people together around key issues;
- providing useful, credible, accessible information and expertise;
- encouraging collaboration and partnerships;
- seeking ongoing input from Basin residents; and
- investing prudently in Basin power projects, businesses and real estate.
CBT provides funding through a variety of programs, including ones focused on arts, culture and heritage; business advocacy; water and environmental stewardship; scholarships; and community development. In addition, CBT supports regional initiatives such as literacy, climate change adaptation, affordable housing, land conservation and youth leadership and engagement.
Learn more about working with CBT here.
and environmental well-being and to achieve greater self-sufficiency for present and future generations.