SIGN GRANT PROGRAM
Beautiful Downtown Lewiston (BDL) is currently reviewing the Sign Grant Program. If you are interested in receiving information on this program, please email [email protected]
COVID-19 BUSINESS RESOURCES
Beautiful Downtown Lewiston is a family, and like any family, we’re in this coronavirus quarantine together. BDL’s goal during this trying time is to provide a conduit of information to our members and our community as well as help businesses promote ways they’re meeting the national emergency.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Historic preservation today does not mean you are unable to repair, refurbish or change your home, commercial building or investment property. In fact, federal tax credits are available for many types of projects. Think of it this way, historic preservation relates to preserving cultural and architectural heritage that contributes meaning and character to the community.
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Small Business Development Center
We are part of a nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers providing no-cost consulting to improve your success. Our goal is to improve the economy of North Central Idaho by strengthening your small business. A small business generally has less than 500 employees. We can help you explore solutions
Find more info here: SBDC
City Of Lewiston
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story can make all the difference. This is a great place to start.
Find more info here: City of Lewiston
Lewis-Clark Chamber of Commerce
The Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce believes in maintaining a strong image and reputation for all of our divisions among our stakeholders - our members, our communities, our elected officials, and our partners. Our benefits and services will only be as good as our current and prospective members perceive them. For this reason, we will incorporate our values into messages and actions that we sincerely believe in. We will adhere to these values as means to establish trust as we grow business and grow communities within our region.
Find more info here: LC Valley Chamber
Valley Vision
If you are a business seeking to start, expand, or relocate, then you have come to the right spot. If you are are a community in need of developing or funding an economic or community development project, then you will find assistance here.
Find more info here: Valley Vision
Main Street America
We believe that everyone deserves access to a vibrant neighborhood – a place that has a thriving local economy, is rich in character, and features inviting public spaces that make residents and visitors feel that they belong. Yet, we know that many Americans, whether in small towns or big cities, miss out on these benefits. Our collective mission is to make this right.
Find more info here: Main Street America
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions
NAPC provides technical support and manages an information network to help local commissions accomplish their preservation objectives. Our established education and training programs, including our biennial FORUM conference and Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program (CAMP®), have provided essential training to thousands of commission members and municipal staff.
Find more info here: NAPC
National Endowment for the Arts and
Idaho Commission on the Arts
Lewiston Historic Preservation Commission
Nez Perce Historical Society Inc & Museum
The National Endowment for the Arts supports exemplary arts projects in communities nationwide through grantmaking, initiatives, partnerships, and events.
Find more info here: NEA
The Idaho Commission on the Arts has funding opportunities for individuals, educators, schools, units of government, and nonprofit organizations conducting arts programs for the public.
Find more info here: Arts Idaho
The mission of the HPC is to administer historic sites, areas, or districts so designated by City Council; endeavor to preserve, protect, enhance and perpetuate historic buildings, structures, districts and neighborhoods, which contribute to the cultural and aesthetic benefit of the community; foster civic pride in preservation efforts and promote planning, education, and the stabilization and improvement of the economic value of historic sites.
Find more info here: Historic Preservation Commission
The Nez Perce County Historical Society enriches our community through involvement of citizens and institutions in the discovery, preservation, and sharing of our local history. If you are in need of historic background for a local building, this is a great place to start.
Find more info here: NPC Historical Society
