Delicious things are happening downtown.
Intern Spotlight: Chikumbuso Brings a Global Perspective to Downtown
Chikumbuso’s journey to downtown Walla Walla started halfway across the world. She’s originally from Lusaka, Zambia, and came to the US after finishing high school at United World College in Thailand. She’s now entering her senior year at Whitman College, where she’s majoring in economics and spending her summer with the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation.
Intern Spotlight: Yusuf Finds His Place in Walla Walla
Some people arrive in Walla Walla by chance. Others come out of curiosity. For Yusuf, it was word of mouth and trust. A few close friends from high school were already attending Whitman College and spoke highly of the campus and the welcoming community. That was enough for him to take the leap.
Join Our Team! Seasonal Assistant Manager Wanted for the Downtown Farmers Market.
The Downtown Walla Walla Foundation is seeking a dedicated and energetic Assistant Farmers Market Manager to support the operation of the Downtown Walla Walla Farmers Market on Saturdays only during the 2025 season. This role works alongside the Farmers Market Director to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for vendors and customers alike. This is a seasonal, part-time position requiring availability exclusively on Saturdays.
Get Your Free Tote and Unlock Exclusive Discounts on Small Business Saturday!
This Small Business Saturday, make your holiday shopping even more rewarding by supporting local businesses in downtown Walla Walla. On Saturday, November 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., pick up your free “Shop Local” tote at the Indoor Farmers Market at the Showroom on Colville, and then head out to participating businesses to unlock exclusive promotions and discounts all day long.
Heated Igloos are warming up Downtown.
Marcy’s Bar & Lounge is excited to announce the launch of three fully enclosed, heated igloos on its garden patio starting Friday, November 22. Beginning then, guests can reserve the igloos for a cozy and private dining experience, perfect for small groups, date nights, or special celebrations.
Keep your State B&O Tax or Public Utility Taxes in Walla Walla!
The Main Street Tax Credit Incentive Program (MSTCIP) provides a Business & Occupation (B&O) or Public Utility tax (PUT) credit for private contributions given to eligible downtown organizations, like the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation.
PLACES Event comes to Walla Walla in October
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation and the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation are pleased to announce that PLACES — Washington’s annual statewide conference focused on the continued care of place through historic preservation, placemaking, and economic vitality, brought to you by the Washington Trust and the Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation—is taking place in Walla Walla from October 16-18, 2024.
Downtown Walla Walla Foundation Appoints Mallory Nash As New Executive Director
The Downtown Walla Walla Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mallory Nash as its new Executive Director, effective early September 2024. Nash succeeds Kathryn Witherington, who departed at the end of June.
DWWF, Kindling Coworking, awarded a $635,250 grant to support small business.
We are excited to offer Impact Grants to businesses in Walla Walla, Columbia, and Garfield counties. The DWWF Impact Grant supports BIPOC entrepreneurs, women-owned small businesses, and businesses located in underserved, low-income, and rural parts of the state.
We can help you find a unique and local gift.
This holiday season, though, we’re committed to making local shopping as easy and cost-effective as going online.
We can depend on each other.
The caller explained that they’d spent almost a year supporting small businesses throughout Covid-19 and are happy to keep doing so. Right now, though, they wanted to do more.
Shift the Way You Shop
New banners line the streets of downtown Walla Walla today, highlighting the fantastic quality of life in our little town. For a town of just over 30,000 people, we have a lot to offer.