Calling for Entrepreneurs in Clark County interested in Accelerating Business Growth

Don’t miss this opportunity to put your business on the road to growth by learning smart tools and strategies! CREDC is hosting a pilot hands-on catalyst program for new entrepreneurs focused on increasing their knowledge base and growing their business network connections to accelerate and catapult their business to the next level. We are calling for… Continue reading Calling for Entrepreneurs in Clark County interested in Accelerating Business Growth

CREDC Hires New Senior Manager of Investor and Media Relations

The Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) announced today that Maureen Chan-Hefflin will join the organization as CREDC’s Senior Manager of Investor and Media Relations. Maureen will work closely with the CREDC team to nurture strong investor community relations, facilitate communication with the board and investors, and actively participate in CREDC’s efforts to support and… Continue reading CREDC Hires New Senior Manager of Investor and Media Relations

CREDC Grows Digital Media Expertise

The Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) announced today that Kayla Anderson joins the organization as CREDC’s Digital Events and Content Specialist. Kayla will drive CREDC’s social media presence and produce digital and live events that foster stakeholder engagement. The Events and Content Specialist position further enables CREDC’s capacity to expand the Just North initiative to… Continue reading CREDC Grows Digital Media Expertise

Credc Secures $75,000 To Support United Precision Corporation Expansion To Clark County

Today, CREDC announced it has secured a $75,000 economic development grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to support the first phase of aerospace and defense manufacturer United Precision Corporation (UPC) expansion to Clark County. Currently based in Chatsworth, CA, UPC is a market leader in precision products and services for the aerospace and… Continue reading Credc Secures $75,000 To Support United Precision Corporation Expansion To Clark County

Request for Proposals: Reset & Recovery 2021 Projects

As the State of Washington’s designated Economic Development Organization for Clark County, one of CREDC’s key functions is to lead business retention and expansion strategies that support and promote commercial resiliency. In alignment with the Department of Commerce Sponsorship Disaster Response Relief Fund, CREDC will be leveraging digital storytelling and a gap analysis to promote… Continue reading Request for Proposals: Reset & Recovery 2021 Projects

Our Vital Role in Creating Positive Change and Propelling Economic Recovery

Not all crisis-driven changes are bad. American economist and Nobel Laureate Milton Friedman is credited for having said: “Only a crisis, actual or perceived, produces real change.” There is no sugarcoating the reality of our ongoing pandemic experience. As a community, we ride the waves of heightened unemployment levels, see main street business owners wringing… Continue reading Our Vital Role in Creating Positive Change and Propelling Economic Recovery

CREDC Announces 2021 Officers and New Board Members

At its annual investor celebration hosted virtually yesterday, the Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) elected new members to serve on its board of directors. Immediately following, the new board moved to elect its 2021 officers and private sector Executive Committee members. “This dynamic group of community-minded leaders epitomize our commitment to strengthening our business… Continue reading CREDC Announces 2021 Officers and New Board Members

Grow Clark County: Startup Stories Recap

Tune in as we celebrated the startup stories of Clark County and the people hustling to make them a success through our podcast series and live panel event. From educators, CEO’s and human resource champions, we highlighted all aspects of the startup cycle and how you can navigate your next bright idea—or just tune in… Continue reading Grow Clark County: Startup Stories Recap

CREDC Fall Luncheon: Emerging Together Recap

CREDC invited 2020 Fall Luncheon guests to participate in critical thinking on the top ways Clark County will recognize its competitive advantages. With a strong lens into the mindset of expanding and relocating businesses, keynote speaker Kristin Hammond of CBRE, expressed talent base and in-migration, favorable business environment, and growing quality-of-life amenities as our community’s… Continue reading CREDC Fall Luncheon: Emerging Together Recap