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I. Introduction Columbia River Economic Development Council (referred to as “CREDC”) is a public-private nonprofit dedicated to advancing economic development, enhancing job creation, and promoting

(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

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

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

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

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

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

Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) announces the appointment of its 2022 volunteer board of directors at the virtual organization-wide investor event for the CREDC’s

Experienced Business Coach or Coaching Agency Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) is looking for an experienced business coach or coaching agency to lead and

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

CREDC is looking for a new teammate, who can be a strong contributor in the arena of investor and media relations. In this role, you

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

Are you an energetic initiator with finite attention to detail and superb follow through skills? In the CREDC Events Specialist role, you will take the

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

By: Eli Cortes, CREDC Intern I dream of becoming a mechanical engineer and building prosthetics with advanced neurological interfaces that will revolutionize how we see

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

December 1, 2020 Update – Applications are closed November 18, 2020 Update – CREDC worked with County partners to allow locally owned franchises to be

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

In an effort to share all that the region has to offer, we crafted a campaign aimed at attracting and retaining young, college-educated talent looking

Is quality assurance your jam? CREDC is hiring a temporary contract worker to help us implement a very important grant project to aid businesses managing

CREDC is partnering with the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and Vancouver Downtown Association to distribute non-contact infrared thermometers to more businesses—including expanded eligibility for

CREDC Opens Applications for New Emergency Grants Available for Clark County Businesses Up to $10,000 is available for businesses with 10 to 20 employees to

CREDC is closely monitoring COVID-19, also known as novel coronavirus. As the situation evolves quickly, we put together a list of sources of information, guidance

By Jennifer Baker, President, CREDC   Just over a year ago, I began this incredible journey leading the CREDC team and I continue to be

Yesterday, at its annual investor meeting, the Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) elected new members and officers to serve on its board of directors.

By Jennifer Baker, President, CREDC   A few national trends critically shape the way that economic developers will frame recruitment discussions in 2020 and beyond.

The Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) announced today that it has hired Clint Hendricks as its new Vice President of Business Development. In this

How local organizations are integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion practices into their workplace culture. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the business environment goes beyond

CREDC’s first Grow Clark County event of the year featured a keynote presentation form Jeevan Peter (JP), Human Factors & Ergonomic Specialist for Herman Miller.

By Jennifer Baker, CREDC President May is World Trade Month and the host month for Small Business Week activities around the country. Building alongside these

The Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) announced today that it has hired Marnie Farness as its new Relationships and Strategy Manager and promoted Brittany

By Brittany Bagent, Director of Strategy, CREDC On behalf of the Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC), I joined the Portland Business Alliance (PBA) in

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

Vigor, a Portland-based shipbuilder with footprints in Washington and Oregon, delivered a massive boost to Vancouver’s riverfront industry Friday, announcing it has chosen the city

VANCOUVER, Wash. (January 24, 2019) – Yesterday, at its annual investor meeting, the Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) elected their new members to serve on

VANCOUVER, Wash. (January 7, 2019) – The Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) announced today that its Board of Directors has named Jennifer Baker as

VANCOUVER, Wash. (December 13, 2018) – Today, Governor Jay Inslee released details of his 2019-2021 budget proposal, which includes $17.5 million in funding to establish

The Columbia River Economic Development Council (“CREDC”) is seeking responses to this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for the purpose of evaluating and selecting a consultant

Max Ault, Interim President and Kevin Perkey, CEO, Workforce Southwest Washington Educating and training our young adults – the workforce of the future – is

Insights from Four Trailblazing Entrepreneurs By Monica Santos-Pinacho CREDC’s second Grow Clark County event of the year featured a dynamic panel of women founders from

Vancouver isn’t the first place you think of when discussing Fortune 25 companies, but that hasn’t stopped one from quietly growing its local operations. The

For Max Ault, taking the reins of the Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) is a bit like getting to pitch a season for the

VANCOUVER, Wash. (April 26th, 2018) – The Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) announced today that it has hired Monica Santos-Pinacho as its new Director

VANCOUVER, Wash. (April 19th, 2018) – At a regular meeting Thursday morning, the Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) Board appointed Max Ault as Interim

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL VIDEOGRAPHER The Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) is seeking the assistance of a professional videographer for the creation of multiple videos

The thing about making new products is that people often invent their own uses. For hardware company RealWear, a new partnership could be a legitimate

The Columbian An ambitious digital marketing concern from Los Angeles is the latest company to make Vancouver its new home base, and it plans to

The application period is now closed.

At its annual meeting on January 24, 2018, the investors of the Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) elected their new members to serve on

By nearly all measures, Clark County has enjoyed back-to-back years of strong economic growth. The outlook is for more of the same in 2018. “Even

Astronaut Michael Barratt has some advice for students wondering if those math, science and English classes are really worth it: You never know what you’re

Last Thursday, the Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) delivered an overview of Clark County’s new Comprehensive Economic Development Plan, followed by a candid discussion

RealWear is trading in the sleek, battleship-looking offices of Silicon Valley for one that predates World War I. The maker of wearable tech, founded in Milpitas,

Clark County’s biotech industry may not be as richly developed as its counterparts in Seattle or Bothell, but local economic developers say the sector is

On August 24, 2017, the Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) Board of Directors (Board) officially adopted Phase II of the 2017 Clark County Comprehensive

A perfect summer evening at 3Peaks Public House and Taproom in Ridgefield was the setting for a thought-provoking discussion with three women who are changing

Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corporation celebrated the completion of a $10 million expansion project in Vancouver on Thursday. The project, which broke ground last April, increased

RealWear, a rapidly growing Silicon Valley company, has signed a letter of intent with the Fort Vancouver National Trust to occupy 12,000 square feet in

The headwinds against the emerging workforce are real and in many ways, unprecedented. Automation technology is entering the mainstream in many previously thought human-dependent sectors.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT The Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) is seeking the assistance of a professional economic development consultant for the

It was an exciting week in Clark County as we welcomed AbSci into their new lab and office space in the beautiful Hudson Building in

It is a great privilege to serve as your President as we, the Columbia River Economic Development Council celebrate 35 amazing years as an organization.

Next year, the northbound span of the I-5 Columbia River bridge will celebrate its 100th anniversary. I has now been over three years since the

This fall, the Columbia River Economic Development Council, along with more than 140 private and public partners, will embark on creating a unified economic development

To be honest, when the Greater Portland 2020 plan began to focus on improving diversity and equity in our region, I had serious concerns.  Not because

Congratulations to Ralph Parker on his retirement!  From everyone at CREDC, thank you for your dedicated service to our community. Energy-efficient projects are just one

By CREDC President, Mike Bomar As we wrap up the first annual IEDC Economic Development week, I thought it would be appropriate to reflect on

By CREDC President, Mike Bomar I recently read a book called Town, Inc. (thank you Betsy Henning) that explored the value of focusing in on being

Meet our Board of Directors Vice Chair, Casey Wyckoff! Casey is Principal at LSW Architects and one of our esteemed investors. Take a look at

By CREDC President, Mike Bomar Clark County’s strong past can help propel us into a healthy economic future; but not without our key initiatives in

By CREDC President, Mike Bomar 2016 is off to a great start for the CREDC. While the current level of economic activity is exciting, we

By Mike Bomar, CREDC President It is an exciting time to be in Economic Development in Southwest Washington.  We currently enjoy strong partnerships between the