Helping Businesses and the Community Grow
WHDA offers a range of resources to support business owners, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders. From Main Street America tools and grant opportunities to local revitalization strategies, we’re here to guide your journey in the Harbor District. Explore our resources to see how you can get involved or grow with us.
As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, The Washington Harbor District Alliance is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities that share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by Main Street America.
Washington is a North Carolina Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center. The Washington Harbor District Alliance is charged with administering the program at the local level and building public-private partnerships to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation.
