Come visit - then return to start or grow a business and buy your next home.
Pacific County spans 933 square miles of beaches, forests, farms, communities and tribal lands, and is home to 22,500 people. Nestled between two metropolitan urban areas, Pacific County is easily accessible from both Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon.
Our Communities
Pacific County is close-knit and full of people who genuinely care about the community, environment, and local economy.
Explore the diverse business landscape
Pacific County is ready to do business! We’re proud that the majority of our local businesses are owner-operated. Small businesses, thriving marine industries, tourism destinations and a talented workforce make Pacific County the place to be.
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Ports of Pacific County
The Ports of Pacific County are key economic drivers, creating family wage jobs and environmentally responsible industry. Our ports promote trade, tourism, economic development, infrastructure building, marine cargo, freight mobility, environmental sustainability, and community outreach.
Port of Willapa Harbor
Port of Peninsula
Port of Ilwaco
Port of Chinook
The Pacific County EDC is working for you
The mission of the Pacific County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) is to support and promote prosperity in Pacific County’s economic vitality. The PCEDC board has both public and private representation, and has been serving Pacific County for over 27 years.
The PCEDC’s public and private partners share the goal of becoming a prosperous county, preserving natural resources and optimizing Pacific County’s business environment. We supports efforts to increase community vitality, economic prosperity, environmental quality, and social fairness in Pacific County.
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Membership has its benefits
For over 27 years, Pacific County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) has supported and promoted policies and activities that contribute to Pacific County’s economic vitality.
We’re just a telephone call away!
(360) 875-9330 North Pacific County
(360) 642-9330 South Pacific County
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Come for the business opportunities, stay for the lifestyle.
When workers can live anywhere, many ask: Why Do I Live Here? Residents know why. Pacific County offers the perfect balance of working & playing in one of the most scenic parts of the world that offers a bounty of natural resources. Our testimonials reveal a population that cares for their community and environment.
New Businesses
Helpful links to get your business off to a successful start.
Live Here
Resources on what it is like to live in Pacific County and how to successfully move in.
Property Search
Easy search for both residential and commercial property.
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Do you want to start or grow a business? Grant-funded business development program available through the new Willapa Works, Washington Coast Business Accelerator (WCBA). (Scholarship Value $2650) First 18 businesses to complete the program will be eligible for a grant towards their business plan. $15,000 will be awarded. Program made possible through a grant to the Port of Willapa Harbor. Webpage coming soon! To enroll in an information session- email office@enterpriseforequity.org.
Fisheries Specialist WantedJob opportunity with Washington Sea Grant to serve as a Fisheries Specialist on the outer coast of Washington. The successful candidate will develop and coordinate strategies that advance the safety, economic resilience and social and environmental sustainability of Washington’s fisheries and seafood sectors. The Fisheries Specialist will promote collaborations among a diverse group of constituents and partners to deliver applied research, technical assistance, informational materials and training that support best practices for safe and sustainable fisheries and seafood operations. The position will have state-wide responsibilities, but with an emphasis on the needs of fisheries-dependent communities on Washington’s Pacific Coast.More information can be found here. uwhires.admin.washington.edu/ENG/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=215744&sz...
