Twispworks Foundation

Programs: Twispworks is revitalizing and filling the former twisp ranger station which has become a center for creative enterprise housing more than 35 businesses, non-profits, community organizations, artists and craftspeople on the 6. 4 acre campus. Campus partners include an interpretive center for native american and natural history, manufacturing and professional services companies, a careers in construction program providing youth real-life skills in the construction trades, and art studios and gallery spaces. The campus features an outdoor community plaza, 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 who live and operate in the methow valley as well as programs supporting youth and community engagement. The methow made program helps over 40 local producers market and sell their goods. In 2017, the methow investment network paired 32 community lenders with 12 local businesses seeking capital support, infusing $820,000 in the local economy. Our partnership with the methow valley school district provides dozens of youth internships for skills in sought after trades. Twispworks is also 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. The energy produced reduces the power that local utility companies have to purchase and deliver to methow valley residences and businesses. The twispworks foundation is responsible for administering the project including maintenance of equipment, acquiring and maintaining insurance, and applying for and distributing incentive payments to solar project participants.