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.
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(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.
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Opens Tomorrow!The Washington State Legislature set aside $70 million for Working Washington Grants: Round 5. Portions of the available funds are set aside for specific sectors. 60% will go to the arts, heritage, and science sectors, including live entertainment venues. 40% will go to most other sectors, including hospitality, fitness, and personal services.The grant will open August 17. We strongly encourage small businesses and non-profits, including sole proprietors and independent artists, to apply.
✔️ Learn more and get ready to apply: commercegrants.com
Wednesday, August 3, 2:00 pm - Working WA Grants: Round 5 Information Session. All are welcomed. Register: lnkd.in/gbc9Q9pb
Coastal Washington tribe creates higher ground by building tsunami tower, first of its type here
Coastal Washington tribe creates higher ground by building tsunami tower, first of its type here
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There is a new option to escape a tsunami if you’re on the southwest coast of Washington when the Big One strikes. The Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe on Friday dedicated a 50-foot tall evacuation tower...Job seekers and Remote Workers- Expanded Access Hours at 2 Pacific County Timberland Library locations.
Solicitantes de empleo y trabajadores remotos: horario de acceso ampliado en 2 ubicaciones de la biblioteca Timberland del condado de Pacific.
Career Opportunity- Taylor Fish Farms in Bay Center is seeking a Plant Manager. Details at: taylorshellfish.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=249
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Taylor Shellfish Farms is one of the largest producers of farmed shellfish in North America. The company is quickly growing in sustainable shellfish farming with new techniques and innovative growing ...
Last chance to access free Business Training...The path to seven figures starts here! Final Training Begins in August.This advanced business training for companies that have moved BEYOND startup and launch.
-Imagine your business as passive income through systemization
-Working ON your business, NOT in it
-Doubling or tripling revenues
-Increasing shareholder distributions
-Securing investors and investment
-Having an exit strategy that ensures MAXIMUM value when you sell
Our trainers come with years of experience building and scaling businesses and helping others do the same. ScaleUp Business Training is NOT JUST a 9 week training program, it’s ongoing support and community.
This program is currently provided at NO COST thanks to Washington State businesses through August 2022
thanks to support from the Washington Department of Commerce and the Pacific County Economic Development Council.
Starts Wednesday August 24th scaleupwashington.org/
There will be an additional Spanish language cohort in September, will be the final cohorts funded under the Washington Safe Start program.
The Washington State Legislature set aside $70 million for Working Washington Grants: Round 5. Portions of the available funds are set aside for specific sectors. 60% will go to the arts, heritage, and science sectors, including live entertainment venues. 40% will go to most other sectors, including hospitality, fitness, and personal services.The grant will open August 17. We strongly encourage small businesses and non-profits, including sole proprietors and independent artists, to apply.
✔️ Learn more and get ready to apply: commercegrants.com
Wednesday, August 3, 2:00 pm - Working WA Grants: Round 5 Information Session. All are welcomed. Register: lnkd.in/gbc9Q9pb
A partir de 2023, habrá un nuevo crédito tributario para los trabajadores de Washington. A través del Crédito Tributario para Familias Trabajadoras (Working Families Tax Credit) se otorgan pagos de hasta $1200 a personas y familias que cumplen con los requisitos de elegibilidad. Verifique si cumple con los requisitos en WorkingFamiliesCredit.wa.govInformation also available in Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean and Philipino
Attention Employers! A new tax credit for Washington workers starts in 2023! The Working Families Tax Credit will provide payments up to $1,200 to individuals and families who meet eligibility requirements. Please share with your teams : WorkingFamiliesCredit.wa.gov