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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.

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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.

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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

Meet the Team

Executive Director

Brant Mayo

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509-764-6579
brant@grantedc.com


406 W. Broadway Avenue

Suite A
Moses Lake, WA 98837

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

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509-764-6579
rhyanne@grantedc.com

 

406 W. Broadway Avenue

Suite A
Moses Lake, WA 98837

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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Emily Smith

Business Recruitment &

Economic Development Consultant

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Sharon Palmerton

Communications Coordinator

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Business Advisors

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Brandon Nicholas

Business Advisor

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Allan Peterson

Certified Business Advisor

& Certified Global Business Professional

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.

Katherine Taiclet

President

Dr. Sara Thompson-Tweedy

Secretary

Juliann Dodds

Executive Committee

Bonnie Valentine

Board Member

Juanita Richards

Board Member

Justin Morigeau

Board Member

Cash Brown

Board Member

Brown Farms

Louis Szablya

Current Past President

LeAnne Parton

Treasurer

Sarah McDonnell

Board Member

Ian Turner

Board Member

Real Estate Entrepreneur

Kristine Shuler

Board Member

Don Kersey

Board Member

Matt Moore

Board Member

Scott Freidig

Vice President

Gregg Fletcher

Executive Committee

Joe Kriete

Board Member

Jim McCullough

Board Member

Mark Fancher

Board Member

Curt Morris

Board Member

Board of Directors

Being a part of Grant County EDC 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.

- Katherine Taiclet

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Grant County EDC Board President

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

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Board of Directors

Bio

"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."

President Grant County Economic Industrial Alliance

President

Louis Szablya

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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

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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.

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