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# Join Our Vibrant Business Community

### Connecting, Supporting, and Empowering Entrepreneurs with the Resources to Thrive.

[Connect With GRO](https://www.gro-sthelens.com/contact-us-email-list-sign-up?hsLang=en)

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**Your Trusted Partners at GRO Greater**

 

Launched in 2022, GRO supports a network of rural initiatives across the nation to help build economies and communities committed to strong entrepreneurial growth and "bottom up" economic development.

 

GRO helps participating communities identify opportunities, share and leverage best practices, initiate networks, connect to new ideas, grow and share resources; influence industry leaders, and empower local champions to transform their places for the better.

 

GRO promotes a culture of trust, collaboration, and cooperation across sectors, reducing barriers and empowering rural entrepreneurs' success to create healthier, more sustainable, and economically diversified rural communities.

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## GRO Leadership Team

GRO Greater is possible with wide community support.

### Jason Moon

GRO Navigator

### Nicole Jordan

GRO Greater

### Paul Vogel

Columbia Economic Team

### Kyle Boggs

Columbia River PUD

### Sierra Trass

Small Business Development Center / Keep It Local Columbia County

### Meagan Fawcett

Wuana Credit Union

### Joe Holstein

Holstein Technology Services

### Suzanne Bishop

St. Helens Public Library

### Chrissy Marquardt

Columbia Economic Team

### Hayley Starkey

Beyond the Forest

### Sarah Lu

Col-Pac

### Shanna Duggan

City of St. Helens

### Dave Lauridsen

Crooked Creek Brewery

### Amy Bynum

Port of Columbia County

### John Walsh

City of St. Helens

“I met to learn more about the opportunities available to local businesses. She shared what she does as a Navigator and how she can work with local businesses.  She allowed me to share how I work with my clients. 

She suggested a few additional services I could add to my Social Media Marketing company. I was able to implement her ideas within a two-week period. This will put more cash flow into my business in the near future. I have also sent her a few new clients who love to build businesses to learn more about how the GRO program can help them grow their businesses.”

Natasha Parvey-Leskowich, Mental Happiness Media

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## GRO Navigator

*Need help? Have questions?* Get in touch with our GRO Navigator. We can help point you in the right direction.

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- [ABOUT US](https://www.gro-sthelens.com/about-us)
- [ENTREPRENEUR HUB](https://www.gro-sthelens.com/entrepreneur-hub)
- [YOUR RESOURCES](https://www.gro-sthelens.com/resources)
- [PARTNERSHIPS](https://www.gro-sthelens.com/partnerships)
- [NEWS & EVENTS](https://www.gro-sthelens.com/en/news-events)

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