Center for Economic Vitality

Western Washington University College of Business and Economics

(360) 733-4014
Advancing the Economic Vitality of Our Communities

Special Projects

Past Special Projects

These services are available to any non-profit organization, municipality or governmental agency on a for-fee basis. For more information contact Tom Dorr, 360-733-4014, ext. 123 or Meg Greenfield, 360-733-4014, ext. 124.

2009 and 2010 (alphabetical order)

City of Bellingham Permit Center SurveyCity of Bellingham's Permit Center Survey

The CEV continued conducting the quarterly surveys of recent City of Bellingham Permit Center customers in 2009 and 2010. The surveys were an on-going effort to improve customer satisfaction and process efficiency. Obtaining customer contact information, collecting satisfaction data via an online survey, the CEV analyzed the data to identify trends, barriers, and areas for improvement.

 

Feasibility Study for the Nooksack TribeFeasibility Study for the Nooksack Tribe

We researched and wrote a feasibility study for a new community healthcare clinic for the Nooksack Tribe and the Foothills community in 2010.

 

Lummi Ventures Gateway Center ProjectLummi Ventures Gateway Center Project

We provided research and technical support for the Lummi Nation's Gateway Center project in 2009. By writing the business plan and creating the financial documents for the project, the CEV helped leverage existing funds and secure New Market Tax Credits to finance the more than $7 million economic development project.

 

Port of Douglas Manufacturing SummitPort of Douglas Manufacturing Summit

We facilitated a day-long manufacturing workshop with the Port of Douglas in Wenatchee, Washington in 2010.

 

Special Study for Lummi NationSpecial Study for the Lummi Nation

The Lummi Nation hired us to study and recommend ways for two convenience stores to generate more revenue and profits in 2010. The project studied operational efficiencies and marketing strategies.

 

St. Paul's AcademySt. Paul's Academy

We created a feasibility study for a high school in 2009.

 

Succession PlanningSuccession Planning for Farms in Whatcom County

For a farm retention project in 2010, we helped to create a succession plan for family owned farms in Whatcom County.

 

Sustainable Dairy Farms InitiativeSustainable Dairy Farms Initiative

We continued to work to preserve dairy farms in Whatcom County by identifying additional revenue opportunities for local farmers in 2010.