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Business Toolkit - Skamania County, WA
Below you will find links, contacts and information about resources and advantages for businesses operating within Skamania County. This Business Toolkit helps centralize the multiple points of contacts and programs available within Skamania County that can help you start, sustain, grow or strengthen your business.
If you have other information that you believe should be included here, please email Amanda.
Grants and Loans
Agency or Institutions |
Program Description |
Contact |
Phone |
Website |
| Mid-Columbia Economic Development District |
Gap loans and financing for companies creating new jobs. MCEDD can help determine which loan program (or combination of programs) best suits your needs and can facilitate contact with other programs as well. In general, loan programs are available to assist businesses whether they need as little as $3,000 or up to $5,000,000 or more. |
Amanda Remington |
541-296-2266 |
Visit MCEDD website |
| Skamania County Economic Development |
Manages the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area's Washington Investment Fund (WIF) |
Peggy Bryan |
509-427-5110 |
Visit Skamania EDC website |
| Washington Technology Center |
Research and Technology Development Grant Program. Awards over $1.2 million annually to applied research project teams. The company defines the research challenge and provides access to the commercial market and the researcher executes the research. The center can help your company find a researcher. Each project team can apply for up to $300,000 in funding.
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Visit website for more information. |
206-685-1920 |
Visit Washington Technology Center website |
| USDA Rural Development Business and Cooperative Programs |
In partnership with the private sector and community-based organizations, USDA provides financial assistance and business planning. BP helps fund projects that create or preserve quality jobs and/or promote a clean rural environment. The financial resources of BP are often leveraged with those of other public and private credit source lenders to meet business and credit needs in under-served areas. |
Click here for a contact list. |
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Visit USDA website |
| Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program |
STTR is a competitive three-phase program that reserves a specific percentage of federal research and development funding for award to small businesses in partnership with nonprofit research institutions to move ideas from the laboratory to the marketplace, to foster high-tech economic development, and to address the technological needs of the federal government.
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Visit Washington Technology Center for more information and resources. |
206-685-1920 |
Visit Washington Technology Center website |
| Small Business and Innovation Research (SBIR) Program |
The SBIR program is a competitive three-phase grant award system that provides qualified small businesses with opportunities to propose innovative ideas that meet the specific research and development needs of the federal government. |
Visit Washington Technology Center for more information and resources. |
206-685-1920 |
Visit Washington Technology Center website |
Local Resources
Agency or Institutions |
Program Description |
Contact |
Phone |
Website |
| Port of Skamania |
Information about Port of Skamania properties, businesses, and development. |
John McSherry |
509-427-5484 |
Visit Port website |
| Columbia Gorge Economic Development Association |
Business resources and statistics including information on utility rates, average home prices, demographics, taxes, water and sewer capabilities, and more. |
Amanda Remington |
541-296-2266 |
Visit CGEDA website |
State Resources
Agency or Institutions |
Program Description |
Contact |
Phone |
Website |
| Washington State Site Selector |
Use this site as a resource if you are considering locating in Washington State. Provides information related to financing, incentives, land/buildings, and cost comparisons. |
email |
360-725-4100 |
Visit website |
| Doing Business in Washington |
All that you need to know to start a business in Washington: includes information on starting a business, licensing, permits, hiring employees, and taxes. |
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Visit website |
| State of Washington Community Trade and Economic Development |
Provides information on financing, incentives, taxes, and a site selection tool. |
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360-725-4000 |
Visit CTED website |
Demographic Information, Skamania County (U.S. Census Bureau)
Category |
Data |
Source |
| Population |
10,833 |
U.S. Census Bureau (2006 estimate) |
| Median Age |
38.7 years |
U.S. Census Bureau (2000) |
| Civilian Labor Force |
5,110 |
Washington State Employment Dept. (2006) |
| Unemployment Rate |
7.0% |
Washington State Employment Dept. (2006) |
| HS degree or higher- persons 25 years or older |
85.9% |
U.S. Census Bureau (2000) |
| BA degree or higher- persons 25 years or older |
16.8% |
U.S. Census Bureau (2000) |
Housing Prices, Skamania County
Location |
Median Homes Sales Price, 2006 |
Source |
| Stevenson |
$356,500 |
Mid-Columbia 2006 Residential Highlights |
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