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The Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2008 to unite community and Waterfront District stakeholders to encourage economic vitality and preserve historic character.
The Waterfront Alliance is a Nationally Accredited Main Street Organization active in the Washington State Main Street Program. Read more about Main Street America here.
THE WATERFRONT DISTRICT
The Waterfront Business District encompasses all businesses along Harborview Drive from the intersection of Peacock Hill Ave to Soundview Drive, and along Judson Street. This includes the Finholm District, Museum District, Millville and Downtown.
MISSION
The Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance promotes economic vitality by maintaining a historic waterfront community that attracts diverse businesses and people through collaboration, outreach and activities.
VISION
We envision a historic waterfront community where businesses prosper and people connect.
TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY
An active waterfront for all.
SUB STRATEGIES
Develop a balanced business mix and create experiences that drive strategic growth for long-term success.
Activates places in the district to encourage the community to gather, linger and explore.
Celebrate waterfront heritage; past and present.
Meet the Team
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Board of Directors
Committees
Design
Enhances the look and feel of the downtown commercial district and preserves the historic character.
Meets at the Alliance office on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 8:30am.
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Organization & Outreach
Builds a Main Street framework represented by downtown stakeholders and other local economic development organizations.
Meets at the Alliance office on the 4th Monday of each month at 9:00am.
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Economic Vitality
Focuses on economic tools to assist new and existing businesses and properties. Creates a supportive business environment for downtown.
Meets at the Alliance office on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00am.
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Promotions
Creates excitement and vibrancy, and encourages customer traffic downtown with events and promotions
Meets at the Alliance office on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 8:45am.
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