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.
Visit Long Beach Peninsula Job boards
WorkSource job boards
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.
Featured Business
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
- Education
- Business Start-up
- Partnership
- Advocacy
- Insights
- Marketing
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 Business Owners and Professionals! October Young Professional Networking Happy Hour Events. Connect with your peers and unwind after work!
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Curious about starting a business? Already in business and feeling a little overwhelmed? Join us for a one-hour Information Session to learn how our programs can help you build the knowledge, confidence, and community needed to run a successful small business. Our Information Sessions are held every Wednesday at Noon. Learn more at enterpriseforequity.org/information_session
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Attention Business Owners and Professionals! October Young Professional Networking Happy Hour Events. Connect with your peers and unwind after work!
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Are Republicans equally represented on boards or even invited to participate at functions?
What about old professionals...they like a cocktail or two also 😉
Preferred Worker Program
www.lni.wa.gov
The Preferred Worker Program enables an employer to receive financial incentives when they hire a certified worker for a medically-approved, long-term job.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
ATTENTION FARMERS AND FARMWORKERS!Catholic Community Services will be in Pacific County to help people get signed up for the Farm and Food Workers Relief Program. This program provides $600 per eligible farm and food worker who was working during the pandemic.CCS staff will be available to fill out applications the following dates: St. Mary Parish, Seaview – Wednesday, Sept. 25th, 3pm-7pmSt. Lawrence Parish, Raymond – Thursday, Sept. 26th, 3pm-7pm
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What do you need to bring with to prove your eligibility??
Your awesome you know that!?
Carrie Day
the ScaleUp program offers training for existing businesses to help them increase profitability, build capacity, and spur growth. We have the tools you need to create new sources of revenue and help small business owners work ON their business rather than IN their business. You can find more details on the ScaleUp program page. mystartup365.com/programs/scaleup/
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