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Steering Committee First Meeting
April 6, 2009
Archive pictures
April 6, 2009
Archive pictures
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
November Meeting Memo
While it may seem as though Pine Creek Village is moving along at a snails pace, it actually is flowing along in the right direction. Yosh and I are working diligently toward a business plan that will answer all the questions any lenders and granters are likely to ask. And they will ask them all! Especially in today's economic times, it is more important than ever that we be able to show that we have done all the preparation required and are able to forecast as much as possible just what our costs will be as well as the level of participation we may expect.
We've reached the point where the Steering Committee and any potential vendors need to give us as much information as they can offer toward accurate costs, needs and participation levels. We realize that many if not all the numbers will change as we go along, but accurate estimates are important. Sooo...
Northwest Cooperative Development Center has added us to their project list again this year (their fiscal year begins in October) with a considerably larger grant this year than last. That shows their belief in our project and their commitment to it. Now is the time for our Steering Committee members, artisans, crafters and local community to step up and help make this village come to life!
Pine Creek Village has two major goals: The first is to provide a center for local artisans and craftsmen to create, demonstrate, sell and teach their creative talents to the public. This is intended especially for those who have found it difficult and costly to sell their products elsewhere or who have trouble developing their ideas, but also for those who'd like a broader market for their wares. The second and essentially most important goal is to provide a centralized location (using combined marketing) that encourages visitors to stop in an browse, see and but the great products our community has to offer, and give us the chance to encourage them to visit on down the road, through our beautiful town and its other businesses and sites. Then to mosey on down the highway and offshoot roads through beautiful Whitman County. Getting visitors to stop by the first time is the key. We know we can bring them back again.
On Tuesday, November 17, Teresa Young from Northwest Cooperative Development will be here. We will be going over the work plan for the next year, creating a steering committee and vendor agreement and working on organizational development. We need the help of anyone interested in the future of this project! Starting a 3:00 in the afternoon, we'll have a kind of Open House and the Workshop will start at 5:00. If you just want to check out the possibilities, stop by, see what we are planning, ask your questions and maybe stay for the rest of the workshop. Everyone's ideas and thoughts are important!
We've reached the point where the Steering Committee and any potential vendors need to give us as much information as they can offer toward accurate costs, needs and participation levels. We realize that many if not all the numbers will change as we go along, but accurate estimates are important. Sooo...
Northwest Cooperative Development Center has added us to their project list again this year (their fiscal year begins in October) with a considerably larger grant this year than last. That shows their belief in our project and their commitment to it. Now is the time for our Steering Committee members, artisans, crafters and local community to step up and help make this village come to life!
Pine Creek Village has two major goals: The first is to provide a center for local artisans and craftsmen to create, demonstrate, sell and teach their creative talents to the public. This is intended especially for those who have found it difficult and costly to sell their products elsewhere or who have trouble developing their ideas, but also for those who'd like a broader market for their wares. The second and essentially most important goal is to provide a centralized location (using combined marketing) that encourages visitors to stop in an browse, see and but the great products our community has to offer, and give us the chance to encourage them to visit on down the road, through our beautiful town and its other businesses and sites. Then to mosey on down the highway and offshoot roads through beautiful Whitman County. Getting visitors to stop by the first time is the key. We know we can bring them back again.
On Tuesday, November 17, Teresa Young from Northwest Cooperative Development will be here. We will be going over the work plan for the next year, creating a steering committee and vendor agreement and working on organizational development. We need the help of anyone interested in the future of this project! Starting a 3:00 in the afternoon, we'll have a kind of Open House and the Workshop will start at 5:00. If you just want to check out the possibilities, stop by, see what we are planning, ask your questions and maybe stay for the rest of the workshop. Everyone's ideas and thoughts are important!
PINE CREEK VILLAGE
Steering Committee and Future Vendors
Next Meeting Workshop
and Open House!
When: Tuesday November 17, 2009
Starting @ 3:00pm
Meeting begins @ 5:00pm
Where: Pinewood Cottage
208 W 3rd St
Rosalia, WA 99170
509 523-3112
Enter at back loading dock!
Agenda- Teresa Young- Northwest Cooperative Development
Yosh and Nan Konishi
See more information in Memo!
Steering Committee and Future Vendors
Next Meeting Workshop
and Open House!
When: Tuesday November 17, 2009
Starting @ 3:00pm
Meeting begins @ 5:00pm
Where: Pinewood Cottage
208 W 3rd St
Rosalia, WA 99170
509 523-3112
Enter at back loading dock!
Agenda- Teresa Young- Northwest Cooperative Development
Yosh and Nan Konishi
See more information in Memo!
The Wall is Going Up!
The wall separating our furniture manufacturing from the Retail Store is going up. We are accepting consignment sales from other vendors for this area as we continue with the plan for the entire Pine Creek Village. This will allow for sales and advertising as we move forward with construction. There is about 1,500 sq ft of space available. The look will aim for a Country Store feel. Stop in any time for more information and to see the space. Attend the November 17th workshop and open house more specific information and to add your suggestions to the group. Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Pine Creek Village Vendor Survey
Pinewood Cottage
July 13, 2009
We are creating a “village” of artisans, craftsmen and entrepreneurs, utilizing the buildings currently available on our property and adding two or three old rail road cars to be converted into usable space, and possibly adding one or two other small buildings.
We will to offer individual spaces made available for various purposes that would include a firewall for using blowtorches, a certified kitchen for developing and processing goods to be sold to the public, space for selling products created locally in the Palouse, room for demonstrations and classes. That’s just the beginning.
We will make this a cooperative venture that would enable local entrepreneurs to begin and grow their businesses without a huge outlay in start-up costs to them. We would like to partner with other businesses such as Co-Ag in joint projects where we bring
materials and ideas together in shared products to be sold.
We are looking for support for this venture from people who would like to be involved in some way, or just think it is a good idea that deserves attention.
Please take a few minutes to complete our survey, and let us know your level of interest and involvement.
July 13, 2009
We are creating a “village” of artisans, craftsmen and entrepreneurs, utilizing the buildings currently available on our property and adding two or three old rail road cars to be converted into usable space, and possibly adding one or two other small buildings.
We will to offer individual spaces made available for various purposes that would include a firewall for using blowtorches, a certified kitchen for developing and processing goods to be sold to the public, space for selling products created locally in the Palouse, room for demonstrations and classes. That’s just the beginning.
We will make this a cooperative venture that would enable local entrepreneurs to begin and grow their businesses without a huge outlay in start-up costs to them. We would like to partner with other businesses such as Co-Ag in joint projects where we bring
materials and ideas together in shared products to be sold.
We are looking for support for this venture from people who would like to be involved in some way, or just think it is a good idea that deserves attention.
Please take a few minutes to complete our survey, and let us know your level of interest and involvement.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Welcome
Welcome to Pine Creek Village. We are a collective of craftsman, artists, and community members.
We have a mission to support, and provide a venue for local artists, farmers, and craftspeople to grow their business within the community and globally!
We welcome any comments, opinions, and creative ideas. Feel free to join in any discussions or surveys.
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