Member Highlight: Washington Citywide Development Corp.
1. Organization: City of Washington Citywide Community Development Corporation2. Founding Date: 20113. Executive Director: Christy Bean Rowing; Board President: Marie Montecalvo4. Current Staff Size and Composition: Staff of 1 with the energy and enthusiasm of 10!5. Geographic Area Served: The City of Washington, PA6. Mission Statement: To support and improve the lives of the residents of Washington, develop and employ an inclusive community engagement process, and rehabilitate vacant and blighted properties with the City of Washington. 7. What is one project or program that you are really excited about?I am most excited to begin to strategize, acquire and rehab various properties based on a corridor approach within the Downtown of Washington. 8. What are some of the corporation’s recent accomplishments?Some of our recent accomplishments have been the completion of the parcel survey of the Downtown Area, the completion of a community listening project, the activation of the joint planning commission, as well as hosting the inaugural Holiday Market. We have also partnered with other community based organizations to enhance the community offerings within Washington. 9. Tell us what you love about your neighborhood. What is your neighborhood’s best kept secret?It's the people. It's the people. It's the people... they are hardworking, pull yourself up, friendly, and so welcoming. Everyone wants the CDC and the City to succeed. Not a day goes by that a stop at the coffee shop doesn't elicit an offer to help, a suggestion, or an invitation for a seat at the table. 10. What is a business in your neighborhood that partners with your organization for events, or has in the past? How has it helped you?A&M Winery has become a community leader in events, marketing, and expansion. They are a dynamic couple that believe that Washington is going to turn the corner very soon... and they have just recently announced plans to open the Washington Brewery next door to the wine shop. I look forward to interacting with them in the future! 11. What is an interesting fact about your corporation or its history?Eight years ago I welcomed an English Lab into our family named George Washington... I guess it was predetermined that I would land in this position! Also, the CDC is the high score winners of the Washington County Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon!
12. What are some of your upcoming events?
- Merchant Lunch & Learn Series in partnership with the US SBA and Pitt Innovation Institute
- Summer First Fridays
- West End Inventory and Clean Up
13. Contact Information:
- Name of contact person for further inquiries: Christy Bean Rowing
- Email: Crowing@pcrg.org
- Address: 273 South Main Street, Washington, PA 15301
- Telephone: (412) 660-3283