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Local Resources
Lewis County, Centralia, & Chehalis
Doing Business in Lewis County Living and Relocating Lewis County Economic Development Council Since its inception, the EDC has worked with over 100 companies that have located here, responsible for providing The EDC includes 300 business members plus local government, education, and others. The council offers programs to increase competitiveness of its companies and provide assistance with site location and permitting issues. The “Small Business Development Center” is a valuable service for start-up companies. Also, “The Lending Network” is an excellent financial resource that has made over 60 loans to small, local companies over the past ten years. Employee recruitment and training programs are also available. Please call 360 -748- 0114 or email at lewisedc@localaccess.com for further information. Centralia Resources Departments are listed to the left where you will find services and specific contact information. For a convenient listing of all City contacts, please click here. Chehalis Resources Port of Centralia The Port of Centralia is the premier site for industrial development in Lewis County and along the I-5 corridor. The Port offers industrial sites ranging from one to 50 acres. The available sites are ready for development with utilities to the property. The Port's industrial parks are less than three miles form I-5. The port also offers rail transportation access through Puget Sound and Pacific Railroad in both industrial parks. Businesses looking to relocate here will find an ideal partner in the Port of Centralia. Through progressive and forward-thinking leadership, the Port is aggressively creating initiatives to help businesses grow. The Port has created more than 700 jobs in the community over the past 20 years. These jobs are directly attributed to the Port and its development efforts. The 26 businesses in the industrial parks have an average annual payroll of $25,000,000. The Port Commissioners strive to represent their constituents and create jobs for their community. It has not only been the Port’s goal to bring new industry to the area, but also to create industrial parks that are amendable to the employees and citizens of Centralia. The port’s industrial parks are professionally designed and landscaped to create an attractive and relaxed environment that is compatible with their neighbors. More information is available at www.portofcentralia.com Port of Chehalis The Port of Chehalis is centrally located on I-5 in Chehalis, halfway between Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, offering clients excellent access to northwest, national and international markets. The Chehalis Industrial Park, although one of the newest ports in Washington State, is Lewis County’s largest employment center with more than 50 thriving businesses. The Chehalis Industrial Park is ready to serve you with more than 700 acres of industrial property available for development. The port’s unsurpassed transportation network is highlighted by two interchanges along I-5 that provide immediate access to north and south lanes with a third interchange under development. Rail service is provided by BNSF and Union Pacific Railroad, linking businesses to other major ports and cities. The Port of Chehalis has facilities available now for lease ranging from office space to a 32,000-square-foot building, or will build to suit. The professionals at the Port of Chehalis work with clients to determine the best approach to meet their needs when locating or expanding their facility. Additional information is available at www.portofchehalis.com. Office of Economic Development The Office of Economic Development (OED) is responsible for improving the quality of life in the city of Chehalis by enhancing and improving the city’s business environment; promoting development through retention, attraction and expansion, and encouraging marketing opportunities, focusing on community strengths, resources, and environment. The OED will work to create and promote business development and stability, and diversify and enhance job growth locally and regionally. The OED will support and work with the business and economic development community partnering with public, non-profit, private, national, state, and local agencies and organizations to further economic development and marketing opportunities. The OED will support and work with city departments and programs to provide a business friendly environment that enhances existing businesses and the development of new businesses. Recognizing that marketing is a major component of economic development, the OED will provide leadership and support to the tourism community. The OED will create and market the message that Chehalis is a premier place to visit, live, work and raise a family in a traditional and progressive community. Serve as staff support to the lodging tax advisory committee. Serve as staff support to the sister city program United Way of Lewis County Not Seeing What You're Looking For? Try Below! |
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