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Fourth Plain Forward A community grows stronger when opportunity belongs to everyone

MISSION
Fourth Plain Forward advances equity by helping underrepresented communities build financial stability and strengthen their wellbeing through business programs and neighborhood initiatives. VISION
Fair access to resources, the ability to build lasting stability, and a sense of connection that strengthens daily life.

2035 GOAL
By 2035, Fourth Plain Forward will have connected more than 10,000 people to opportunities that strengthened their wellbeing, increased their income, and helped them plan for their future with confidence. Introduction
Fourth Plain Forward (FPF) is a community development corporation operating at the intersection of economic mobility, community capital, and neighborhood-based investment. The organization was created to address long-standing disparities in access to opportunity for BIPOC, immigrant, and underrepresented communities in Vancouver’s Fourth Plain Corridor and across Clark County. As the county continues to grow rapidly and affordability pressures intensify, FPF provides the locally grounded infrastructure needed to expand access to financial stability, business growth, and community-rooted assets. Who We Are
Fourth Plain Forward (FPF) is a community development corporation rooted in Vancouver’s Fourth Plain Corridor and serving communities across Clark County. The corridor is the county’s most culturally diverse district and a long-standing point of settlement for immigrant, refugee, and BIPOC families. It faces sustained affordability pressures, uneven access to capital, and historic underinvestment. Vancouver’s population has grown by 39% since 2000 and Clark County by 53%, intensifying the cost of living and widening disparities across race, income, and opportunity. FPF was created to respond directly to these structural conditions by expanding access to financial, business, and neighborhood-based resources for underrepresented residents and entrepreneurs who have historically been excluded from traditional systems.

What a great week of community connections!This week, Fourth Plain Forward was proud to be part of Emprende, bringing to...
10/17/2026

What a great week of community connections!

This week, Fourth Plain Forward was proud to be part of Emprende, bringing together small business owners, community organizations, and resource providers to share knowledge, explore opportunities, and build meaningful connections.

Beyond connecting entrepreneurs with valuable resources, events like Emprende give us the opportunity to strengthen partnerships with other organizations, learn from one another, and work together to better support our small business community.

Thank you to the , Clark College, Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs, Craft3, Business Impact NW, our community partners, exhibitors, presenters, and especially the small business owners who joined us. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the contributions of our Latino business community as Hispanic Heritage Month came to a close.

Stronger connections. More opportunities. A stronger small business community.

Planning to start or already running a food business?Small changes can make a big difference!Join us for Systems That Sc...
10/17/2026

Planning to start or already running a food business?

Small changes can make a big difference!

Join us for Systems That Scale, a hands-on workshop designed to help aspiring and existing food business owners understand costs, reduce waste, improve daily operations, and build a stronger foundation for growth.

Whether you’re planning to launch or already operating a restaurant, food truck, bakery, or catering business, this workshop is for you!

Tuesday, October 20 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Fourth Plain Community Commons | Vancouver, WA

Light refreshments provided by Big Town Hero

https://www.fourthplainforward.org/events-listings/bizconnect-systems-that-scale-1020-2026-jx-dcpbc-xrm3j-kmza3-rpktc-j8-d4dtn

Join us in celebrating The Foundation WA's new mural on 4th plain and Fairmont Ave. This is part of Fourth Plain Forward...
10/16/2026

Join us in celebrating The Foundation WA's new mural on 4th plain and Fairmont Ave.

This is part of Fourth Plain Forward's public art program along the fourth plain corridor, sponsored with funding through the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington.

With inspriation taken from some of the greatest Black activists and leaders of modern history, The Foundation worked with local muralist Christian Barios to conceive of what is surely an award winning mural!

Meet the artists on instagram
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This is part one of this mural, keep your eyes peeled for more in the weeks and months to come!

Free Flu & COVID-19 VaccinesSlide for more information.Vacunas gratuitas contra la gripe y el COVID-19Desliza para obten...
10/12/2026

Free Flu & COVID-19 Vaccines
Slide for more information.

Vacunas gratuitas contra la gripe y el COVID-19
Desliza para obtener más información.

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Kopwe swipe an epwe pwar chomong poraus.

Безкоштовні щеплення проти грипу та COVID-19
Гортайте, щоб дізнатися більше.

Бесплатные прививки от гриппа и COVID-19
Листайте, чтобы узнать больше.

Fourth Plain Forward will be at the Emprende Small Business Resource Fair this Tuesday! Come connect, explore resources,...
10/12/2026

Fourth Plain Forward will be at the Emprende Small Business Resource Fair this Tuesday!

Come connect, explore resources, and discover opportunities to grow your business. We’d love to see you there!

Fourth Plain Forward estará presente este martes en la Feria de Recursos para Pequeños Negocios Emprende!

Ven a conectar, conocer recursos y descubrir oportunidades para hacer crecer tu negocio. Nos encantará verte allí!

The City of Vancouver is joining state agencies and local organizations at Clark College to help business owners. Stop by the Gaiser Student Center any time from 2–7 p.m. You can meet staff from the Washington Secretary of State, the Department of Revenue, the Department of Labor & Industries, the Department of Commerce, and more.

Free workshops cover how to register a business, marketing, getting funding, and other topics. Experts will be there to answer your questions one-on-one. Dinner is free, too.

Learn more here: cityofvancouver.us/events/eprende-small-business-resource-fair/

Event details in Spanish | Detalles del evento en español: emprende.business.wa.gov/site/alias__emprende/22047/Sobre-la-Feria.aspx

Governor's Office For Regulatory Innovation and Assistance Clark College -- Vancouver, Washington Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs

10/08/2026

A full room, important conversations, and practical tools for small business owners.

Last night’s Tax Essentials for Small Businesses workshop brought our community together to learn, ask questions, and strengthen their financial practices.

Taxes are a year-round part of running a business, and understanding your responsibilities, keeping good records, and planning ahead can make a real difference.

A big thank you to our small business community for showing up ready to learn, and to NajeraConsultingNW for leading such a practical and valuable session.

Stronger knowledge. Stronger businesses. Stronger communities.

Yesterday, Fourth Plain Forward joined and community members to help care for the Grandmother Camas site at Fourth Pla...
10/06/2026

Yesterday, Fourth Plain Forward joined and community members to help care for the Grandmother Camas site at Fourth Plain and St. Johns.

Grateful for everyone who showed up, rolled up their sleeves, and helped care for this meaningful community space that brings together Indigenous heritage, public art, native habitat, and community connection.

Staying on top of your taxes is a year-round part of running a business. Join us this Tuesday for Tax Essentials for Sma...
10/04/2026

Staying on top of your taxes is a year-round part of running a business. Join us this Tuesday for Tax Essentials for Small Businesses and learn practical ways to stay organized, understand key tax responsibilities, and prepare ahead with more confidence.

Tuesday, October 6 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Fourth Plain Community Commons

Mantenerse al día con los impuestos es parte de manejar un negocio durante todo el año. Este martes acompáñanos en Tax Essentials for Small Businesses y conoce herramientas prácticas para mantener tus registros organizados, entender responsabilidades tributarias importantes y prepararte con tiempo y mayor claridad.

Martes 6 de octubre | 5:30–7:30 PM
Fourth Plain Community Commons
Interpretación en español disponible.

10/04/2026

Congratulations to Benji’s Deli on their official opening!

We were so happy to celebrate this exciting milestone with their team, and we’re grateful to have supported them along the way.

Great sandwiches, delicious milkshakes, and a warm, welcoming team, Benji’s Deli is officially open and ready to welcome the community.

If you haven’t had a chance to visit yet, stop by and help us celebrate another local small business growing in our community.

Congratulations, Benji’s Deli! We’re excited to see what’s ahead.

Address

5117 E. Fourth Plain Boulevard #111
Vancouver, WA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+13602580817

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