The Cowlitz Economic Development Council is a non-profit, professional association dedicated to facilitating economic and employment opportunities in Cowlitz County.

Our membership shares the common goal of encouraging a stable, healthy, and diversified economy and employment base.

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The CEDC promotes job creation and investment, while maintaining the county’s exceptional environment and high quality of life.

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Since its establishment in 1979, the CEDC has helped bring thousands of jobs and millions of dollars’ worth of capital investment to the county.

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The primary role of the CEDC is to assist businesses to relocate and expand in Cowlitz County through:

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• Workforce Retention Programs

• Incentives

• Networking

• Sales Leads

• Marketing & Promotion

• Navigating Legal & Political Channels

• Process Facilitation

• Site Selection & Acquisition

• Permitting Assistance

• Business Financing

• Policy Development

• Education & Training Workshops

• Small Business Assistance

• Covid-19 Grant Administration

• Lower Columbia Investment Network

• Rural Revitalization

• Downtown Development

• Non-profit Assistance

• Tourism