Driving growth through sustainable development
GRANT COUNTY EDC
Together we build a better future.
Grant County Economic Development Council provides a comprehensive suite of services to help businesses thrive in our community. We are dedicated to promoting economic growth while supporting the people who make our community thrive.
Our services include resources for new entrepreneurs, business planning and support services, and access to funding sources. Ultimately, we strive to support sustainable economic growth that benefits everyone in the community.
Without the EDC there would be no coordinated effort to respond to the plethora of inquiries about locating businesses in Grant County providing great benefits to its citizens.
– Louis Szbalya
Grant PUD
PARTNERS & INVESTORS
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Our Mission
For over 20 years, Grant County Economic Development Council has been the leading resource for business development and economic growth in the area. Our aim is to provide the best possible support for businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers to help them succeed.
Our team consists of experienced professionals who have the expertise to provide the resources and technical assistance businesses need to grow and thrive. We are dedicated to making Grant County a great place to work and live.
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What We Value
Existing industry is a top priority for the EDC. Servicing the needs of current employers is vital to maintenance of a healthy economic climate.
Attracting talent we support companies include growing, retaining, and attracting workforce talent.
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Continuing to be a world-class business destination requires tactical investment in world-class infrastructure.
EDC Areas of Focus
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Business Retention & Expansion
Success is achieved as businesses grow, employ, and become more committed to the region. The EDC partners with existing industry, leads the charge for expansion, and assists entrepreneurial development with one-on-one counseling and advisement.
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Business Recruitment & Attraction
The EDC intently sells Grant County and its unique communities as an ideal investment location to the nation and the world.
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Workforce Development
Human talent is often the differentiating asset between successful and failed businesses. As the liaison between business and education, the EDC will engage strategies to align skill training, along with attracting talented individuals and families to the community.
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Infrastructure Development
Assertively investing in infrastructure today, ensures long-term competitive advantage and the ability to meet ever-increasing time-to-market of economic development projects.
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Community Outreach
The EDC intently sells Grant County and its unique communities as an ideal investment location to the nation and the world.
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Investor Relations
EDC is committed to working with investors to drive growth, innovation, and sustainability in Grant County.
From identifying new business opportunities to securing funding and navigating regulatory hurdles, the EDC here to support investors every step of the way.
Meet the Team
Executive Director
Brant Mayo
Brant was hired as the Executive Director of the Grant County Economic Development Council in 2017. For the previous 11 years, he was the Executive Director for the Boy’s & Girl’s Clubs of the Columbia Basin. He has been extremely involved in community service, including being a member of the Moses Lake High School and Big Bend Booster Clubs, Boys & Girls Basketball Coach at Moses Lake High School, President of Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington State Alliance, Board of Directors of Chamber of Moses Lake, member of the Rotary Club of Moses Lake, and member of Samaritan Hospital’s Mission Integration Committee. Brant’s family moved to Moses Lake in 1975. He graduated from both Moses Lake High School and Big Bend Community College. Brant married Penny Talcott also from Moses Lake in 1997, with whom he has two teenage daughters who are very involved in their school, athletics, and 4-H. *Personal Views of the Staff & Directors do not reflect the views of the Grant County Economic Development Council.
Director of Business Retention & Expansion
Rhyanne Berryman
Recently joining the EDC team as the Director of Business Retention and Expansion, Rhyanne is thrilled to bring her passion for building relationships and fostering growth to the forefront. Eager to dive into her new role, she looks forward to the exciting journey ahead and the opportunities it presents within the community. Raised in rural Eastern Oregon, Rhyanne Berryman is native to a small town in the Pendleton area called Pilot Rock. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Eastern Oregon University, followed by a recent MBA, Rhyanne and her fiancé decided to put down roots in Ephrata, his hometown. Together, they’ve embarked on the adventure of homeownership, accompanied by their beloved cat, while filling their free time with outdoor activities and home renovations. *Personal Views of the Staff & Directors do not reflect the views of the Grant County Economic Development Council
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SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Business Advisors
The Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a network of expert business advisors working in communities across the state to help entrepreneurs or small business owners start, grow or buy/sell a business.
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The SBDC is powered by people and organizations that care about small business.
Cash Brown
Board Member
Brown Farms
Ian Turner
Board Member
Real Estate Entrepreneur
Board of Directors
GRANT COUNTY EDC
PAST PRESIDENTS
91-94 | Glenn Chamberlain
95-96 | Shirley Christensen
97-98 | Bob Fancher
1999 | Wayne Rimple
2000 | Brian Dano
2001 | Doug Hein
2002 | Tom Heath
2003 | Linda Chambers
2004 | Brian Kuest
2005 | Ralph Kincaid
2006 | Brian Meiners
2007 | Robert M Trask
2008 | Lynn Garza
2009 | Mike Wren
2010 | Juliann Dodds
2011 | Ron Covey
2012 | Dale Palmeroy
2013 | Marvin Price
2014 | Gary Ash
2015 | Juanita Richards
2016 | Ray Towry
2017 | Gregg Fletcher
18-19 | Terry Leas
2020 | William Coe
2021 | LeAnne Parton
22-23 | Louis Szablya
Board of Directors
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President
Business Recruitment &
Economic Development Consultant
Emily Smith
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“Being a part of Grant County EDC and supporting the Small Business Development Center means I am part of a network of dedicated people who coordinate development and sustainability of current businesses to spur better living and the economic vitality and growth of our diverse communities in Grant County.
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Vice President
Katherine Ryf
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Accountant
Rebecca Jones
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Director
Past President
Dale Pomeroy
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Business Advisor
Brandon Nicholas
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Secretary
Dr. Sara Thompson Tweedy
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Certified Business Advisor
& Certified Global Business Professional
Allan Peterson
FUTURE
Living in Grant County
Grant County is a great place to raise your children and for outdoor enthusiasts. Parents can rest easy knowing that their children are growing up in a safe and supportive environment, while also having access to a wide range of educational and recreational opportunities.