Organizations Filed Purposes:
To increase economic and cultural vitality in the Methow Valley. TwispWorks supports businesses, non-profits, artists and makers and provides the community a vibrant and collaborative place to create.
TwispWorks has revitalized and filled the former Twisp Ranger Station which has become a center for creative enterprise housing more than 40 businesses, non-profits, community organizations, artists and craftspeople on the 6.4 acre campus. They include an interpretive center for Native American and natural history, manufacturing and professional services companies, the MV School District's welding and automotive tech programs providing youth real-life skills in the trades, and art studios and gallery spaces. The campus features an outdoor community plaza, a splash pad, public art, a signature native plant garden, and a natural dye garden. We sponsor events, celebrations, classes and programs engaging residents and visitors.
TwispWorks delivers programs, services and educational opportunities for individuals and businesses in the Methow Valley as well as programs promoting economic and cultural vitality. The Methow Made program helps over 60 local producers market and sell their goods in 10 retail locations. The Methow Investment Network has paired 80 community lenders with 15 local businesses seeking capital support, infusing over $3.5M in the local economy since its inception in 2017. In 2020, we initiated direct outreach to over 535 busineses and established an emergency grant program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our partnership with the Methow Valley School District provides dozens of youth internships for skills in sought after trades. TwispWorks is home to the district's Independent Learning Center (ILC), Little Star Montessori, the Methow Valley News newspaper and local radio station, KTRT.
Winthrop Solar Project: In 2011 Winthrop residents and Okanogan County Electric Cooperative (OCEC) customers previously funded a community solar project located on Town of Winthrop land. Twisp Solar Project: In 2012 TwispWorks campus became host to the third installment of the Methow Valley's community solar project. These programs ended June 30, 2020, and the final solar incentive distributions were made on October 8, 2020. The Winthrop Solor Project equipment was turned over to the Town of Winthrop and the Twisp Solar Project equipment was turned over to the Twisp Public Development Authority as required by the project contracts.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Don Linnertz | Executive Director | 32 | $54,144 |
| Stu Spencer | Board Member | 2.5 | $0 |
| Denny Weston | Board Member | 2.5 | $0 |
| Baylie Peplow | Board Member | 2.5 | $0 |
| Anne Eckman | Board Member | 2.5 | $0 |
| Char Alkire | Board Member | 2.5 | $0 |
| Phil Davis | Board Member | 2.5 | $0 |
| Ken Young | Board Member | 2.5 | $0 |
| Joanna Bastian | Board Member | 2.5 | $0 |
| Jane Gilbertsen | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Susan Donahue | Executive Committee Member | 5 | $0 |
| Steve Kern | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Jim Salter | Secretary | 2.5 | $0 |
| Rachel Hong | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Perri Howard | President | 5 | $0 |
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