Cowlitz Economic Development Council
The Cowlitz EDC is a private, non-profit whose mission is to help Cowlitz County, WA gain new jobs and capital investment. Our focus is on recruitment, retention and expansion in all areas of the economy.
About
Since its establishment in 1979, the Cowlitz Economic Development Council (CEDC), a private, not for profit organization dedicated to the economic vitality of the region, has helped bring thousands of jobs and millions of dollars’ worth of capital investment to the county.
The CEDC is a partnership between private companies and public entities whose role is to assist businesses to build, relocate and expand in Cowlitz County. It promotes job creation and investment while maintaining the county’s exceptional environment and high quality of life.
Through job development, workforce retention programs, tax incentives, networking and sales leads, the CEDC creates opportunities for business development, growth and success.
The CEDC is an invaluable partner for marketing and promotion, and regularly connects new or expanding businesses to local companies for products and services.
The CEDC is an advocate for business, forging partnerships with lawmakers and regional leaders to ensure Cowlitz County corporations have an influential voice in economic policy making.
The CEDC actively supports quality of life, knowing that employers and their workforce not only do business in Cowlitz County, but also live, raise families, go to school and seek cultural and recreational activities in the area.
Services offered by this organization are listed below. This provider specializes in the areas listed in bold.
Services Provided
Economic and Site Development
- Revitalization
- Site Location Assistance
- Tax Credits
- Economic Development (Specialty)
Business Planning
- Demographic and Census Data
- Regulatory
- Hire Employees
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Government Funding
- Tax Credit Providers
- Grant Funding Providers
- Local Investment Network
- Non-Traditional Financing
Human Resources, Workforce and Talent
- Recruiting
- Workforce Training
- Retention
- Workforce Incentives
- Leadership/Professional Development
Management Issues
- Leadership/Professional Development
Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development
- Manufacturing Development
- Small Scale Manufacturing
Marketing and Sales
- Advertising
- Demographics/Census Data (Specialty)
Networking and Associations
- Geographically Based
- Small and Microbusiness/General
- Economic Development (Specialty)
Nonprofit Development
- Grant Writing
- Leadership Development
- Nonprofit Formation/Status
Space
- Commercial Kitchen Facilities
- Retail Space
- Site Location Assistance
Public Policy and Government Relations
- City Business Issues
- State Business Issues
- County Business Issues
- Microbusiness Advocacy
Regulatory Compliance
- Environmental Compliance
- Government Requirements
- Registration, Licenses and Permits
Selling to the Government and Large Corporations
- HUBZone Certification
Starting a Business
- Forming a Business
- Registration, Licenses and Permits
- Site Location (Specialty)
- Startup Business Counseling
- Startup Classes
- Business Technical Assistance
Tax Services
- Tax Credits
Technical Assistance
- Federal Loans/Disaster Loans
- Rural Business Resources (Specialty)
Training
- Business Plan Training and Assistance
- Marketing Plan Training
- Startup Classes
Events and Community Building
- Conferences, Fairs and Festivals
- Local Investment Networks (Specialty)
- Connect with Other Businesses Like Yours
- Meet-ups/Social Events
Contact Information
Lindsey Cope
Lindsey Cope
Address
1452 Hudson St 208
Longview, WA 98632
1452 Hudson St 208
Longview, WA 98632
Phone
(360) 560-3286
(360) 560-3286
Website
http://cowlitzedc.com
http://cowlitzedc.com