Oct 10, 2024 · The Columbia-Pacific Economic Development District, also known as Col-Pac, is a private non-profit organization established to assist in diversifying and strengthening the economy and livability of Northwest Oregon.

The CEDS provides a regional framework and overview to NW Oregon’s economic development landscape, drawing upon the needs, issues, goals and strategies of the region’s local, regional, state and federal partners and private industry.

The Northwest Oregon Innovation Network will generate opportunities for individuals to build and expand ideas and connect entrepreneurs with one another as well as service providers.

NW Oregon Works has four industry focus areas: Maritime, Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare and Hospitality. County-based economic development agencies each have responsive programs to support their specific needs.

The Board of Directors for the Columbia Pacific Economic Development District will meet bi- monthly at locations throughout Northwest Oregon. Meetings begin at 10:00am and are open to the public unless in Executive Session. Meeting packets and location details are published at nworegon.org/board.

The NW Oregon CEDS is a flexible and dynamic planning document that is updated annually, with a full economic review every five years. Drafting of the CEDS is a collaborative effort, with input through public meetings with the region’s public partners and private stakeholders. The 2022-2027 CEDS includes a full

The Columbia Pacific Business Loan Program provides flexible gap financing for expansion of existing businesses, start-up of new businesses, creation of employment opportunities and/or saving existing jobs in NW Oregon. Our goals are simple: Attract new jobs and investments; Diversify the local economy

As part of the Oregon Innovation Council’s 10 Year Innovation Plan, ColPac has been awarded funds to plan support networks for Northwest Oregon’s innovators and entrepreneurs.

The Northwest Oregon Area Commission on Transportation (NWACT) is chartered by the Oregon Transportation Commission to address transportation issues in Columbia, Clatsop, Tillamook, and the western portion of Washington counties.

Oct 10, 2024 · ColPac EDD & NW Oregon Economic Alliance Meeting – Thursday, December 12, 2024