Planwest prepared the Arcata Economic Development Strategic Plan, which identified Arcata Foodworks as an important business incubator site. During the City’s Foodworks Culinary Center renovation and expansion, Planwest assisted by preparing business plans for prospective tenants. Planwest staff worked one-on-one with business owners to demonstrate financial stability and ability to create at least one job per tenant during the initial two-year lease period. In addition, we helped business owners define startup business activities, outline organization and management, conduct market analysis, and evaluate financing needs.