Relocation
Relocation Made Easy
The PCEDC offers each client a single point-of-contact to your legislatures, county and city officials, ports and workforce development council, institutions of higher education, financial institutions and the key stakeholders in our County. We are here to help you with the challenges of expansion or relocation.
The PCEDC is a networking tool and resource hub for business retention, expansion, and relocation in Washington.
We are here to help your existing business that is looking to expand or looking to relocate in Pacific County with site location, business data and demographics and permitting facilitation.
- Site location – help you find your sweet spot
- Business Financing Assistance – help you find the right financial institution for your needs
- Incentives – help you find the right incentives for your business
- Permit Facilitation – help you work through the local and state processes
- Demographics – Help you with your decision-making
- Impact Washington – Help you connect with all the organizations to help improve your competitiveness
Resources Created For You
It’s difficult to summarize Washington’s southwest corner. That’s why we’ve put together more than a few resources to help welcome you to this special area. Inside this packet, you will find: information about state parks, history, local seafood markets, art galleries, maps, local tips, useful phone numbers, and much more. While we tried to give you a good mix of inspiration and practical resources, you won’t find everything inside. Go explore, get involved, and get to know the locals! You’ll be glad you did!
Learn about everything your
new home has to offer
Access to a Collaborative Region
- Our county, cities, and ports are ready to help jump-start your business. We offer local, state and regional incentives.
- No state personal or corporate income tax
- Marine Industries
- Cannabis Industry
- Extracting & Timber Manufacturing
- New Jobs B & O Tax Credit
- Impact Washington
- Food Processing/ Manufacturing Industry
- Biofuel Industry
- Farming & Agriculture Industry
- Travel and Tourism
- Rural County/ Community Empowerment Zone (CEZ)
- Renewable Energy/ Green Incentive
- Rural County Sales & Use Tax Deferral
Access to Metropolitan Locations
Located in the southwest corner of Washington State, we are bordered by the Columbia River, the Pacific Ocean and the pristine Willapa Bay. Centrally located, approximately 65 miles from the State’s Capital, Olympia, and approximately 125 miles from both Seattle and Portland, Oregon.
Access to Low Cost of Doing Business
- Cost of Living Index: 85.5% (01/2011)
- Sales Tax – 7.9%
- Affordable Housing – Median Home Price – $158,000 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2014)
Access to Infrastructure
- Over 466 acres currently zoned for “Community Commercial” use.
- Over 917 acres currently zoned for industrial use.
- Home to four ports, and four incorporated cities.
Access to a Distinctive Northwest Lifestyle
An attractive place to live, work and play. Year round kayaking, fishing, bike riding, storm watching, etc.
We offer a high-quality lifestyle in a world class natural setting. An outdoorsman’s paradise.
- Affordable housing
- Low crime rates
- Cultural activities — Many fine museums, interpretive centers, theatres
- Four public golf courses
- Medical care and hospitals
- Sportsman’s paradise – superb hunting and fishing
- Grays Harbor Community college / WSU, Continuing education
- Water Sports – canoeing/kayaking
- Small Airports with fueling facilities
- Little traffic congestion
- Public transportation system
- Hours from Seattle or Portland
- Many Local Festivals & Events
- Assisted living facilities
- Parks — View Cape Disappointment video
- Pet/Animal Care
- County Seat – Court House and Legal Services
- Excellent Schools and Libraries
- World class dining