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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.

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.

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Since 1953, the “Ugliest Mermaid on the West Coast” has welcomed visitors to the Mermaid Inn. On the outskirts of downtown Long Beach and a stone’s throw from the shore, the hotel is an ideal escape. And for those who find it too hard to leave, The Mermaid Inn offers long-term lodging to boot. The...

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

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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Resources on what it is like to live in Pacific County and how to successfully move in.

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Questions will be taken in person and in advance via email only: ilwacomerchantsassociation@gmail.com

Call for entries! - “Off The Beach” Trashion Fashion Show

WHEN: October 14th, 2023 6:00pm – 8:30pmWHERE: Raymond Theater- 323 3rd St, Raymond, WA 98577Raymond, WA – The 2023 Off The Beach- Trashion Fashion Runway Show is seeking design entries for its first annual show that happens Saturday, October 14th at the historic Raymond Theater. Designers can submit up to a total of 2 designs in your Trashion category. (Junior or Adult)Entries- Off The Beach -Trashion Show1. Collect materials.2. Design your best recycled fashion.3. See your work go down the runway October 14 at the Raymond Theater. Show starts at 6pm.You may put your piece together any way you want, but you must use recycled/ upcycled materials and textiles for at least part of the piece. We hope that every design will incorporate at least one item that was or could be found on the beach. Be creative! You may use one material, or ten, or more. Completed designs must be present at the Raymond Theater for the Trashion Fashion Show event on October 14.• Must be 12 -18 for Junior Event, Over 18 for Adult event. (Under 12 not eligible)• Prizes will be awarded• Your designs may be whimsical or practical or outrageous. We want to see your creativity with upcycled wearable art.• You can model your own piece or we will work with you to arrange a model.You will recieve more details in a follow up email. Register your design here: www.cognitoforms.com/PCEDC1/OffTheBeachTrashionFashionShowEventEntryForm ... See MoreSee Less

Call for entries! -  “Off The Beach” Trashion Fashion Show
WHEN: October 14th, 2023 6:00pm – 8:30pm
WHERE: Raymond Theater- 323 3rd St, Raymond, WA 98577

Raymond, WA – The 2023 Off The Beach- Trashion Fashion Runway Show is seeking design entries for its first annual show that happens Saturday, October 14th at the historic Raymond Theater. Designers can submit up to a total of 2 designs in your Trashion category. (Junior or Adult)

Entries- Off The Beach -Trashion Show
1. Collect materials.
2. Design your best recycled fashion.
3. See your work go down the runway October 14 at the Raymond Theater. Show starts at 6pm.
You may put your piece together any way you want, but you must use recycled/ upcycled materials and textiles for at least part of the piece. We hope that every design will incorporate at least one item that was or could be found on the beach. Be creative! You may use one material, or ten, or more. Completed designs must be present at the Raymond Theater for the Trashion Fashion Show event on October 14.
• Must be 12 -18 for Junior Event, Over 18 for Adult event. (Under 12 not eligible)
• Prizes will be awarded
• Your designs may be whimsical or practical or outrageous. We want to see  your creativity with upcycled wearable art.
•  You can model your own piece or we will work with you to  arrange a model.
You will recieve more details in a follow up email. Register your design here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/PCEDC1/OffTheBeachTrashionFashionShowEventEntryForm

Celebrate our creative economy! "Off the Beach" Arts Event. Use this form to register for a vendor space at Veteran's Field in Long Beach on October 14th. Arts exhibition from 10:am-4:00pm. Pacific County Artist vendors pay no fee. For non-arts vendors or out of area registration, fill out the form, and someone will contact you with further details. www.cognitoforms.com/PCEDC1/OffTheBeachVendorRegistration ... See MoreSee Less

Celebrate our creative economy! Off the Beach Arts Event. Use this form to register for a vendor space at Veterans Field in Long Beach on October 14th. Arts exhibition from 10:am-4:00pm. Pacific County Artist vendors pay no fee. For non-arts vendors or out of area registration, fill out the form, and someone will contact you with further details.  https://www.cognitoforms.com/PCEDC1/OffTheBeachVendorRegistration

Community Economic Revitalization Board - CERB

Do you love economic development in Washington state? Are you interested in the intersection of building infrastructure while increasing economic opportunity? Have you considered being a Board member of CERB? You should think about it!!! CERB is recruiting for an upcoming vacancy: Position #5, Small Business West of Puget Sound, will become vacant on September 3, 2023. The appointment will be from September 3, 2023 to September 2, 2026. Applicants must be employed by a small business located west of Puget Sound.Applicants should complete the appropriate Application Form and return it to CERB as specified on the form. Application forms can be downloaded here: lnkd.in/eaxdpdH For further information, please contact Barbara Smith at (360) 764-9820, or Barbara.Smith@commerce.wa.gov. ... See MoreSee Less

Community Economic Revitalization Board - CERB
Do you love economic development in Washington state? Are you interested in the intersection of building infrastructure while increasing economic opportunity? Have you considered being a Board member of CERB? You should think about it!!!
 
CERB is recruiting for an upcoming vacancy: Position #5, Small Business West of Puget Sound, will become vacant on September 3, 2023. The appointment will be from September 3, 2023 to September 2, 2026. Applicants must be employed by a small business located west of Puget Sound.

Applicants should complete the appropriate Application Form and return it to CERB as specified on the form. Application forms can be downloaded here: https://lnkd.in/eaxdpdH
 
For further information, please contact Barbara Smith at (360) 764-9820, or Barbara.Smith@commerce.wa.gov.

Take the survey! noanet.servicezones.net/pacificPacific County PUD #2 Broadband Survey

This 5 minute survey will help the PUD assess where there is a need for broadband infrastructure investment in our area and support future grant application efforts. There is a phone number for people without Internet: (360) 602-1522. ... See MoreSee Less

Take the survey! https://noanet.servicezones.net/pacificPacific County PUD #2 Broadband Survey
This 5 minute survey will help the PUD assess where there is a need for broadband infrastructure investment in our area and support future grant application efforts. There is a phone number for people without Internet: (360) 602-1522.
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