OUR MISSION
The mission of the Central Area Collaborative is to create and sustain a framework for commercial vitality, leadership development and cultural legacy preservation that inspires and attracts investments in high-quality strategies and tools, resulting in wealth creation for historical, present, and future residents, reflective of the brilliance of a culturally diverse and respectful community.
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OUR VISION
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OUR MISSION
TO ENSURE THE COMMERCIAL VITALITY OF THE CENTRAL AREA
OUR VISION
THE CENTRAL AREA AS A THRIVING ECONOMIC AND CULTURALLY VIBRANT COMMUNITY
OUR VALUES
ALIGNMENT
COLLABORATION
COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY
TRANSPARENCY
OUR GOALS
As the Central Area Collaborative, we measure our success based on our ability to contribute to a thriving Central Area community. We are committed to ensuring that all community and collaborative members, partners, and supporters have confidence in our direction and understand the opportunities to support this work.
Five goals were identified through a multistage process of garnering input from community stakeholders. These goals help to focus our efforts, activate our mission, and manifest our vision.
GOAL I
Align ongoing commercial development in the central area with community input.
GOAL II
Establish, retain, and grow independent, micro, and small businesses in the central area.
GOAL III
Increase job training and social services for special populations living and working in the central area.
GOAL IV
Develop a thriving, high-quality, and educational food ecosystem reflective of African diaspora.
GOAL V
Establish the central area as an African American arts and cultural center.
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OUR LATEST NEWS
SHOP YOUR BLOCK – Calling all Central Area Neighborhood Businesses to Sign Up
The city of Seattle and Community Partners Launch ‘Shop Your Block’ Holiday Campaign to Support Small Businesses The city develops new small business map to connect the public to local retailers for the holiday shopping season SEATTLE (November 20, 2020) --Today, the...
Central Area Collaborative Awarded Planning Grant with SphereSolar Energy
The Central Area Collaborative partnered with SphereSolar Energy to apply for the Office of Economic Developments Career Connected Learning Grant. Using goal 3, the communities mandate as outlined in the 2015 - 2018 Commercial Revitalization Plan - Increase Job...
Socially distanced outdoor dining in the Central Area?
As COVID-19 and construction appear to be the mainstays of the Central Area neighborhoods, it appears that our neighbors to the south, the Columbia City neighborhoods seem to have taken advantage of an SDOT program to help not only confined residents but neighboring...
Central Area Collaborative Newsletter – August 2020
Our first newsletter! Tell us what you think and who you think would enjoy what we are up to. CAC_News Letter_Aug2020 v3
Looking for buildings in the Central Area neighborhoods
The Central area collaborative looks to ensure the Central Area is represented in the various grant and incentive programs for energy efficiency for residents as well as commercial tenants. Several organizations are looking to conduct solar energy pilot projects in...
Central Area Residents do you need help with your home electricity bill? Cal (206) 727-8400
Seattle City Light and the City Light Customer Advocacy team are asking residents to contact them for assistance. Seattle City Light is here to help you through the COVID-19 pandemic and will not shut off your power for non-payment during this emergency.
Rainier Valley Community Development Fund Seeks Executive Director
The Ranier Valley Community Development Fund is seeking applications for a new Executive Director. The Third Sector Company is conducting the search on behalf of the organization. https://thirdsectorcompany.com/executive-search/current-searches/...
Seattle Public Utilities looking for RainWise Program candidates
See the enclosed a flyer describing the 48 hour, remote learning program that provides both small business skills and RainWise program training for people who would be interested in working in the city of Seattle as an independent RainWise contractor. RainWise...
What Modified Phase One Means to You
On Friday, Governor Jay Inslee announced updates to the Safe Start Washington reopening plan which includes a modified Phase One allowing certain activities to resume. King County Executive Dow Constantine confirmed that the County will apply for modified Phase One...
Communities Rise Legal Clinic Supporting Small Businesses
PLEASE HELP SUPPORT CENTRAL AREA SMALL BUSINESSESThe Central Area Collaborative proudly shares the following resources available to all businesses. Communities Rise has expanded their capacity to serve small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 through their...