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180+
Wineries
$1.2+
Billion in Annual Payroll
62k+
Residents
$58k
Median Income
$150+
Million in Tourism Spending
2,200
Total Businesses
Grants Awarded!

Over $200,000 in grants were awarded at the VERGE Conference on May 25. The grand prize was $100,000 and was awarded to Sonrisas Preschool. The $50,000 grant was awarded to T Barbershop, and two $25,000 awarded were granded to WorthFit Studio and Twisted Wire Coffee. Seven $5,000 grants were awarded to Abundant Life Childcare, Chesed Farms, Evergreen Lawn Care, Oscar's Floor Covering, Rey's Roast, Tiger's Drywall, and Walking Eagle Mobility. 

“Three Stories” by Walla Walla native Squire Broel.
“Three Stories” by Walla Walla native Squire Broel.

This photo captures  Squire Broel's sculpture “Three Stories” on the Whitman College campus. Whitman College has a collection of sculptures and art on its campus that are openly available to all who walk by.

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Source: Nathaniel Martin
Date: March 22, 2022
Hot Air Balloon in Walla Walla
Hot Air Balloon in Walla Walla

This photo captures a hot air balloon riding over the vineyards and rolling hills of Walla Walla Washington. Though they are not available year-round, people can take hot air balloon rides in Walla Walla In the spring and summer.

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Source: Nathaniel Martin
Date: March 22, 2022
Walla Walla Wheat Fields
Walla Walla Wheat Fields

This photo is taken in the wheat fields of Walla Walla which surround the city and make up much of the landscape.

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Source: Nathaniel Martin
Date: March 22, 2022
Marcus Whitman Building
Marcus Whitman Building

This is a photo of the Marcus Whitman Building in downtown Walla Walla. The Marcus Whitman is a historic building and hotel that holds the title of the tallest building in Walla Walla.

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Source: Nathaniel Martin
Date: March 22, 2022
Whitman College Memorial Building
Whitman College Memorial Building

This is a photo of the Whitman College's Memorial Building. Completed in 1899, Memorial Building or "Mem" is the oldest building on Whitman's campus. The clock tower is a landmark on campus and in Walla Walla. Mem serves as the administrative hub for Whitman College.

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Source: Nathaniel Martin
Date: March 22, 2022
Hot Air Balloon in Walla Walla
Hot Air Balloon in Walla Walla

This photo captures a hot air balloon riding over the Walla Walla Washington. Though they are not available year-round, people can take hot air balloon rides in Walla Walla In the spring and summer.

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Source: Nathaniel Martin
Date: March 22, 2022
From Our Blog
Be Walla Walla | May 20, 2023
On May 5th of 2023, downtown Walla Walla became an even more charming destination with the opening of Walawála Plaza.
Be Walla Walla | May 10, 2023
Walla Walla Wine Spring Release Weekend is behind us, which often signals the start of the busy summer tourism season in our valley. Hotel rooms were booked solid for the May 5-7 dates this year, winery tasting rooms (and guest glasses) were full… did your small business see an uptick in business?
Be Walla Walla | April 20, 2023
As a small business owner, you wear most of the hats in your business: chief order-taker, customer service lead, housekeeping, you name it. Research and development lands on your plate, as well as content creation and website copywriting. Frankly it can be hard to keep your head on straight with the many roles entrepreneurs have to play.
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