Skamania Economic Development Council

Skamania Economic Development Council’s mission is to define, support, and promote policies and activities that contribute to the economic stability and growth of the tax base of Skamania County.

About

Skamania Economic Development Council (Skamania EDC) is a private non-profit 501(c)3 whose mission is to define, support and promote policies and activities that contribute to the economic stability and growth of Skamania County through business retention, expansion, and new business development. It also actively pursues opportunities to develop new opportunities.    

In addition to the State of Washington Department of Commerce, the EDC also contracts with North Bonneville and Stevenson, as well as Skamania County and Skamania PUD for services.

The EDC offers two microloan programs and a private fund program through USDA Rural Development. Working with the Washington Department of Commerce, they also offer Washington Investment Fund loans. In addition, EDC actively seeks out public and private funding sources for economic development projects, as well as assists with securing these resources.   

Further, it offers direct access to business counseling services through a partnership with the City of North Bonneville and Stevenson, the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce, Skamania County, the Port of Skamania County, and the Skamania Public Utility District. 

Additionally, it works with Skamania County community partners to promote local projects to attract funding. 

Services are only provided to clients who live within Skamania County. Services offered by this organization are listed below. This provider specializes in the areas listed in bold.

Services Provided

Economic and Site Development

  • Site Location Assistance
  • Broadband
  • Economic Development (Specialty)
  • Economic Forecast

Business Planning

  • Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Loan Providers
  • Microloans
  • Government Funding

Libraries and Research

  • Business Research Resources
  • Demographic/Census Data

Marketing and Sales

  • Feasibility Studies

Mentoring

  • One-on-One Counseling (Specialty)

Nonprofit Development

  • Fund Development
  • Grant Writing

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • Microbusiness Advocacy
  • Small Business Policy
  • State Business Issues
  • City Business Issues (Specialty)
  • County Business Issues (Specialty)

Regulatory Compliance

  • Codes

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Price History

Starting a Business

  • Forming a Business
  • Site Location
  • Startup Business Counseling

Technical Assistance

  • Rural Business Resources (Specialty)

Accelerators and Incubators

  • Accelerator

Events and Community Building

  • Meet-ups/Social Events (Specialty)
  • Connect with Other Businesses Like Yours
Contact Information
Stephanie Goetz