Builders provide $10,000 to Ridgefield Main Street
December 20, 2024
Washington home builders contributed $10,000 to Ridgefield Main Street to help bolster the city’s downtown business district.
Long-time BIACC member, 2021 BIAW President and recent BIAW Hall of Fame inductee, Tracy Doriot presented Ridgefield Main Street with a ceremonial check during its December Community Meeting and Annual Gratitude Breakfast. Graduate of Ridgefield High School, Dorito of Vancouver’s Doriot Construction, has been building award-winning custom homes in Clark County for over 45 years.
“As a local custom home builder, I’m particularly proud of your work to create a beautiful downtown district, bustling with small businesses and robust activities for everyone to enjoy,” Doriot said. “I’m proud to present this check to my hometown.”
Ridgefield Main Street preserves the heritage of downtown Ridgefield
Served by the Building Industry Association of Clark County (BIACC), Ridgefield Main Street preserves the cultural heritage of downtown Ridgefield while advocating for its future through economic development, community events, public and private partnerships and more.
For 10 years, Ridgefield Main Street has worked to diversify the downtown area, creating an escape in residents’ own backyard. They support their city and local businesses with events, work days and collaborative efforts throughout the year.
BIAW MSC supports communities where we live and build
BIAW’s Member Services Corporation (MSC) contributed a total of $50,000 to five Main Street Washington organizations to help revitalize their downtown districts through the Main Street tax credit incentive program.
The four other Main Street programs the group funded were:
- Puyallup Main Street Association: Serving Puyallup since 1989 in Master Builders Association of Pierce County territory, the Puyallup Main Street Association works to create a downtown business district people can feel proud of where “business owners and shoppers, or clients know each other on a first-name basis.”
- Ellensburg Downtown Association: Located in one of many communities served by the Central Washington Home Builders Association, the Ellensburg Downtown Association has been working to attract more foot traffic to Ellensburg’s Main Street to support local businesses and the community since 2004.
- Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership: The Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership, served by members of the Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities & Walla Walla, develops partnerships with other community-minded organizations to build and expand the downtown.
- Colville Together: Served by the Spokane Home Builders Association, Colville Together focuses on preserving and planning for downtown Colville.
Part of Main Street America, Main Street Washington started in 1984 and now serves 39 Main Street organizations across Washington.
Investing in Main Street
In return for their investment, MSC directors secured a Business and Occupation (B&O) tax credit of $37,500. That’s 75% of their contribution. The credit helps reduce MSC’s tax burden while supporting the communities BIAW members serve.
The Main Street Washington Tax Credit Incentive Program allows any Washington business to contribute. They may contribute either directly to a Main Street organization or to the Main Street Trust Fund. Businesses can apply for up to $250,000 in credits each year.