(Left to right) Katie Smith, Summit’s Corporate Office Manager; Melinda Gonzalez, Summit’s Production Supervisor; Craig Gamble, Robert Evans Co’s Superintendent; Jeff Blater, Summit’s Director of Operations; Clint Hendricks, CREDC’s VP of Business Development; Mike Wells, Stratus’s Principal; Ted Croce, Summit’s CEO; Ben Wiley, Robert Evans Co’s President; Ryan Suarez, Robert Evans Co’s VP of Development;… Continue reading Summit Truck Body Breaks Ground on New Manufacturing Plant in Ridgefield
The last two years have found CREDC building out our social media with consistent posts, and digital engagement, and a swiftly growing group of followers across platforms. In 2023, we will contract with a unique social media provider. Are you the social media maven to help us with next-level digital marketing? Please review our CREDC… Continue reading CREDC Social Media RFP
Winter Greetings, CREDC Investor Community! “Business as usual” and “business exceptional” are two resounding themes as I reflect on CREDC staff and board member activity in 2022. Our Business Development team was back on the road for extra-regional outreach at Hannover Messe, the world’s largest industrial trade fair in Germany; Nashville for a best practices… Continue reading A Letter from CREDC’s President
How are our communities assessing future energy needs? What are the boldest ways we can meet capacity and develop long-lasting infrastructure? Rachel Dibble, the Acting VP of Power Bulk Marketing at Bonneville, joined us to talk about energy and resource adequacy for the region. Tune in to learn more about Washington State’s energy needs and… Continue reading ICYMI: 2022 Virtual Fall Luncheon – Resource Adequacy
We’re pleased to welcome our new team member, Angie Samaniego, as our fall intern. In this role, she will be exploring career growth opportunities and learning important work force skills as she assists our team. “We are pleased to provide these professional development opportunities for our local students.” said CREDC President Jennifer Baker. During her… Continue reading CREDC Welcomes Fort Vancouver High School Intern
ABOUT CREDC The Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) is the leading economic development organization for Clark County, working to advance the economic vitality of the region through business growth and innovation. CREDC’s mission is to develop a strong, innovative business environment across Clark County in collaboration with over 150 private and public sector partners.… Continue reading Request for Proposal: Top Desired Workforce Traits Digital Campaign
We’re excited to welcome new team member, Vanessa Casillas, as a Business Development Specialist. In this role, she will be working closely with our team to identify business growth opportunities and support business development efforts for business relocation, expansion, and retention. Casillas began working with us as a Future Leaders intern in May, an initiative… Continue reading CREDC Welcomes Future Leaders Intern as their New Business Development Specialist
We are pleased to welcome ePac Flexible Packaging to the Pacific Northwest. Located at18110 SE 34th St #255 in Vancouver, WA, the company occupies 26,000 square feet in the newly remodeled 190-acre Vancouver Innovation Center (VIC). ePac Portland, as the company is referred to, will serve the Portland-Vancouver metro area and focus on locally-based CPG… Continue reading ePac Flexible Packaging Announces Expansion in Pacific Northwest
Guest Post: Ride with Ryd We are Ryd, Vancouver’s home grown all-electric transportation service, and we have something to say about rising gas prices! Clark County average gas prices are now higher than both Washington State and the National average. Price per gallon for Regular: National Average – $4.30 Washington Average – $4.70 Clark County… Continue reading Guest Post: Ride with Ryd
CREDC Welcomes New ResearchFellow for the Spring Vancouver, Wash. – Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) welcomes new team member Ellen Mickle as our Research and Strategy Graduate Fellow. Mickle is working closely with CREDC’s business development team to support the measure of CREDC’s comprehensive economic development plan milestones, content updates, and framing of strategy… Continue reading CREDC Welcomes New Research Fellow for the Spring
