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Washington Adams Visions for
Entrepreneurship
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Economic Development
Specialist: |
Gil
Bates |
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Office Location: |
Washington County Building
256 East Court
Street
Weiser, ID 83672 |
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Phone: |
(208) 414-1906 |
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Fax: |
(208) 414-1909 |
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Email: |
gbates@ruralnetwork.net
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Office Hours: |
Monday-Friday 8am -
5pm |
Description of WAVE
The WAVE process helps individual
entrepreneurs fulfill their business dreams while, at the same
time, revitalizing the local community.
The WAVE Board of Directors is made up
of residents from both Adams and Washington counties. The main
objective of the Board, along with the Economic Development
Specialist, is to provide pertinent information and assistance
needed for starting or expanding a business.
WAVE does not create businesses or
jobs. Instead, it helps facilitate the establishment of a
business by a local entrepreneur. This is done by assisting
with business plan development, financial management and
market strategies.
WAVE has no funds to loan and is not a
grant-writing organization.
WAVE can help the entrepreneur to get
the proper paperwork filed, locate a suitable building, help
with zoning problems, get acquainted with money people,
identify the weaknesses in their business plan and help find
solutions.
When an entrepreneur comes to the Economic Development
Specialist, he or she receives advice, encouragement and
information on sources of available assistance.
WAVE’s Economic Development Specialist works
beside the individual entrepreneur in several ways,
with:
- Step-by-step business planning
- Assessment of business requirements and financial
feasibility
- Help in gathering marketing information for a
particular product or service
- Help in linking to critical resources- programs and
resources offered by development organizations and
professionals
- One-on-one assistance in motivation and skills
areas
If you want to start a new business or to expand an
existing one, you now have available to you
confidential and
free business advice and networking
information. WAVE is willing and able to work
with you for as long as necessary.
It’s a win-win situation: The individual turns business
dreams into reality and successful entrepreneurs contribute to
the economic vitality of their communities.
WAVE is funded by the Idaho Department of
Commerce and Labor and by Adams and Washington
Counties.
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Some Local Businesses Helped by
WAVE
*These
businesses have consented to have their names used in
conjunction with WAVE activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
about WAVE
How do I know if I am prepared to start a
business?
One of the things we work on together is
identifying and assessing your needs. I can also refer you to
other agencies for additional assistance.
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How do I find out who
and where other agencies are that can help me with my
business?
I will help identify those that are
available to help and refer you to them.
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What requirements do
I need to meet to be able to start up my business?
There are several State agencies you will need to interact
with and I can direct you to them in order that State laws are
complied with.
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Do I have all of the
right resources needed?
We can determine this with
a review of your specific business.
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What do I need in
order to get a Small Business Loan?
The first step
will be the preparation of a Business Plan.
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How do I prepare a
Business Plan?
There are several resources
available to help with defining and preparing your business
plan.
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How do I determine
who my customers will be?
I will help you define a
marketing plan.
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Where can I get grant
monies for my business?
Grants aren’t usually
available to “For Profit” businesses. I will help you search
for other types of funding.
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How long will you
help me?
For as long as you need me.
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How much is this
going to cost?
My service is free and
confidential.
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Do You. .
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Dream of
starting a new business?
Want to
expand an existing business?
Need help
with your existing business?
Have all
the right resources?
Wonder
where to get assistance?
If
you could use a helping hand, WAVE can help.
Give Gil
Bates a call at 414-1906.
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