SEWEDA gets county contract extension

Whitman County commissioners renewed their contract with the Southeast Washington Economic Development Alliance, SEWEDA, to lead the county’s economic development efforts.

Whitman County will receive $52,000 over the next two years to recruit and develop local businesses. The contract extension funnels that funding to SEWEDA.

SEWEDA is funded with economic funds from Whitman, Asotin, Columbia and Garfield counties.

Last year, the county contracted its economic development efforts directly with SEWEDA. Prior to that, the county had contracted with the Port of Whitman County, which then subcontr...