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.
Small Business Training and Development Page
Whether you are starting a new business or growing and improving a current business, Pacific County Economic Development Council offers programs and resources geared toward helping you achieve your goals.
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.
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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Attention Raymond Community! Take the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/WYHPZ9PDowntown Revitalization SurveyThe future of Raymond depends on the presence of a strong local economy that serves the needs of both residents and commercial interests. Improving downtown Raymond is a central focus of this effort.Pacific County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) is seeking your feedback to incorporate into strategic planning priorities
City of Raymond Community Survey
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Entrepreneur Expo: Connect, Learn & ThriveOnline Webinar Nov 30 8am-1pm FREEThe agenda topics include:The Secret Weapon of Artificial IntelligenceBusiness to Business NetworkingEmbracing the Rising Stars of Gen-ZUnlocking Funding OpportunitiesResource Roadmap for EntrepreneursRegister www.eventbrite.com/e/entrepreneurship-expo-tickets-732200821367?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Attention Ilwaco Community! Take the Survey.Ilwaco Downtown Revitalization SurveyThe future of Ilwaco depends on the presence of a strong local economy that serves the needs of both residents and commercial interests. Improving downtown Ilwaco is a central focus of this effort.Pacific County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) is seeking your feedback to incorporate into strategic planning priorities.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2R2LW9L
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Take a moment during the holiday break to check out the new Timberland Regional Library website- especially their small business resource page: trl.org/small-business/
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Congratulations! North Jetty Brewing- Washington Beer Awards🥇 ‘Another F**ing Raspberry Hef’🥈 ‘Rip Current’ Imperial Cold IPAMore about North Jetty Brewing:
North Jetty Brewing - Pacific County Economic Development Council
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Mastering the craft of beer making, how North Jetty Brewing made its mark. Located in the heart of the Long Beach Peninsula, North Jetty Brewing is the place to be if you’re looking for a friendly f...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month.In late October, the Chinook Indian Nation and the Necanicum Watershed Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding to mark the start of a historic partnership in conservation and stewardship of the Necanicum Basin. The new partnership serves as a testament to our ancestral connection to the land and a major advance in Indigenous-led conservation.Representative Gluesenkamp Perez meeting with former Chinook tribal chairman Gary Johnson and current chairman Tony (naschio) Johnson“We're here today because we are doing radical acts of sovereignty through our work with the Necanicum Watershed Council. What we're doing here today is an embodiment of knowing that we're a sovereign nation and we should be treated as such." - Rachel Cushman, Chinook Indian Nation Secretary TreasurerNative American Heritage Month is a time of mixed emotions for the Chinook Indian Nation. While we join others across the country in celebrating Native contributions to this land, we are still fighting for the federal recognition we deserve. Click to take action chinookjustice.org/
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Unlock the Potential of the Creative Economy! Join us at the Regional Economic Forecast and Innovation EXPO on December 7 at Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound! Here's a look at one of our inspiring breakout sessions!www.eventbrite.com/e/regional-economic-forecast-and-innovation-expo-registration-703760104417?aff...
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Please join us! Dec 7th at Great Wolf Lodge.www.eventbrite.com/e/regional-economic-forecast-and-innovation-expo-registration-703760104417?aff...
Regional Economic Forecast and Innovation EXPO
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