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.
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Pacific County is close-knit and full of people who genuinely care about the community, environment, and local economy.
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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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$15.74 Minimum Wage for 2023 Announced.www.lni.wa.gov/news-events/article/22-026
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TUMWATER — The Washington State minimum wage for 2023 will increase to $15.74 an hour in January. That’s up $1.25 from what it is now.Does your business export? You may be eligible for funding to support your success. www.commerce.wa.gov/growing-the-economy/business-loans/export-voucher-program/
Export Voucher Program - Washington State
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Washington's Export Voucher program helps companies expand their exporting efforts by offsetting some of the expenses related to international trade.Starts 9/28. There are still spots available!Final Session of Scaleup- Spanish Language Session
The Washington Immigrant Relief Fund will open on Monday September 19, PCIS-Pacific County Immigration Support will be hosting an event at the Raymond Timberland Library on Saturday September 24 from 12 to 5pm to help fill out applications in person. if you have any questions – please reach out to:Fabiola Merino
Raymond, WA
360 972 8393
fabiolamerino01@gmail.com
Does your business or nonprofit still have questions about the Working Washington Grants Round 5 ? Join us for a Q & A webinar. (Application available in multiple languages.) Topic: Working Washington Round 5
Time: Sep 6, 2022 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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LAST WEEK! Apply now!Open Today! Questions? Join webinar today at 3pm or Friday at 11am.Join Zoom Meeting
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Topic: Working Washington Grants
Time: Aug 17, 2022 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Working Washington Grants
Time: Aug 19, 2022 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Pacific County Economic Development Council updated their website address.
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/