The
Columbia River Economic Development Council is the lead
economic development organization for Clark County and
Southwest Washington.
A private not-for-profit corporation, it has served the
region since 1982. The CREDC is a public/private
partnership with 180+ working with local government to
improve the business and economic environment of the region.
The
mission of the CREDC is to stimulate job creation and
investment in Clark County. This mission is accomplished
while ensuring that the county’s exceptional environment
and high quality of life are maintained with the desires
of the community as a whole.
The
activities and programs of the CREDC are focused on
three core areas (listed in priority):
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Activities that support the expansion and retention
of current businesses and industries in the County;
- Recruitment
of targeted business and industry that support long
term economic development of the region; and,
- Advocacy
for infrastructure, public policy and economic development
tools to accomplish the mission.
This
Plan specifies the strategic direction of the organization
and serves as the framework for the development of the
annual work program. It focuses resources on activities
that produce results in alignment with the organization’s
mission. The Plan is reviewed annually to determine
its continued relevancy to the dynamic economy of the
community. |
