Columbia River Economic Development Council

We had a fantastic evening at Fuel Medical in Camas, where current and future investors gathered to connect, learn, and engage in conversations about Clark County’s economic future. A big thank you to everyone who joined us! Your participation is key to driving economic growth and innovation in our community. If you couldn’t make it this time, stay tuned for more opportunities to get involved. #EconomicDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #Networking #CREDC #ClarkCounty

Don't forget to RSVP for the Contractors’ Meet & Greet on October 22nd! Proudly presented by Washington Trust Bank and Perkins & Co, this FREE in-person event is your chance to network with Primes, Subs, and DBEs, with a focus on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program . If you’re a contractor in Oregon or Washington interested in public works or the IBR project, this is the event for you! Hear directly from industry leaders and gain valuable insights. Date: October 22nd Time: 1 PM – 4 PM Location: Clark College’s Gaiser Hall RSVP now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/g3CsjBtq #PublicWorks #GovernmentContracting #NetworkingEvent #IBRProject #ContractorsNetworking

A huge "Thank you!" to Chrissy Booker and the The Columbian team for publishing an article on the Future Leaders Project (FLP)! Workforce Southwest Washington, Columbia River Economic Development Council, and Washington State University Vancouver are excited to continue to expand the reach of FLP in Summer 2025 and beyond! We are so grateful to Vicki Foege and the JPMorganChase Foundation for awarding the FLP Team two summer youth employment focused grants that are allowing us to partner with new employer host sites and help subsidize the cost of hosting talented Future Leaders Interns for nonprofit organizations and BIPOC-owned, Woman-owned, Veteran-owned, and LGBTQ+-owned businesses. https://lnkd.in/gbdUX_bp Bill Stahley, Jamie Greene, Catharine Keane, Mel Netzhammer, Narek Daniyelyan, Brenda Alling, Clint Hendricks, Jill S. Walters, Jen Baker, Eliyah Madsen Eells, Miriam Halliday, Darcy Hoffman, Sean Moore, Julia Maglione, Joseph Tijerina

One week from today! Join me and Nate McCoy for a panel discussion with Primes to DBE's and everything in between! We will be hearing from the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program and there will be representative from the Oregon Department of Transportation, Washington State Department of Transportation, TriMet, and C-TRAN. ?? Attention Contractors & Agencies! ?? Are you a contractor looking to connect with prime contractors or local government agencies for future opportunities? ?? Or are you an agency/prime contractor searching for skilled local contractors for your upcoming projects? ?? Don’t miss out! Register today to expand your network, secure future business, and build partnerships that drive success! ?? Sign up now and take your business to the next level! https://lnkd.in/g3CsjBtq Date: October 22nd Time: 1 PM – 4 PM Location: Clark College’s Gaiser Hall #PublicWorks #GovernmentContracting #NetworkingEvent #IBRProject #ContractorsNetworking

Get ready for our Innovation Showcase on October 26th! This family-friendly event will highlight some of Clark County’s leading innovators, from SEH America’s chip-making process to C-TRAN’s electric bus systems. With hands-on displays, fun kids’ activities, snacks, and prizes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Mark your calendars and join us to see how local leaders are driving the future of innovation in our community. We can’t wait to see you there! #InnovationShowcase #ClarkCountyWA #TechInnovation #FamilyFun #FutureOfInnovation

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, two of our line crews are headed to Florida to support a mutual aid request to assist with power restoration and system rebuilding. When storms or other major events cause widespread damage and prolonged outages, public power agencies frequently step in to lend a hand through mutual aid. Whether it’s over the county line, down the coast or across the country, utilities support each other’s response and recovery efforts by sending crews and other technical experts to the site of the event. Our crews will be sending us updates as they get to work helping bring the lights back on for families affected by the hurricanes.

The CREDC team recently visited the Vancouver Innovation Center to prepare for our inaugural Innovation Showcase on October 26th! Join us for this FREE, all ages, community event to explore cutting-edge technologies from Clark County innovators, including aerospace and clean tech solutions. From a rocket launch to virtual reality demos to free bus rides, there’s something for everyone! Bring your neighbors and friends to get a hands-on look at the future of innovation right here in our community. #InnovationShowcase #ClarkCountyWA #Technology

WSW and our partners and suitemates at Columbia River Economic Development Council bonded over beans and desserts at our first chili cook-off ??! Fun was had by all as we shared delicious family recipes and treats.

Calling all contractors! Don’t miss out on the Contractors’ Meet & Greet, proudly presented by Washington Trust Bank and Perkins & Co., and offered to our community for FREE. This in-person session is focused on networking with Primes, Subs, and DBEs, with a special spotlight on the upcoming Interstate Bridge Replacement Program . If you're a contractor (in Oregon or Washington) interested in government contracting for public works or competing on the IBR project, this event is for you! Hear directly from prime, sub, and mini-prime contractors about their experiences and gain valuable insights. Date: October 22nd Time: 1 PM – 4 PM Location: Clark College’s Gaiser Hall RSVP now and secure your spot to connect and learn from industry leaders: https://lnkd.in/g3CsjBtq #PublicWorks #GovernmentContracting #NetworkingEvent #IBRProject #ContractorsNetworking