Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Marketing and Communications Professional

Qualified marketing and communications professionals The Columbia Pacific Economic Development District (ColPac) invites qualified marketing and communications professionals or firms to submit qualifications to support implementation of its Transportation Options Program serving Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, and Western Washington Counties. Qualified candidates will have a depth of experience in marketing and communications, managing outreach or […]
Request for Qualifications: Professional Consulting Services

Qualified Environmental Professional Brownfield Assessment Coalition Grant & Revolving Loan Fund for Northwest Oregon ColPac is seeking a Qualified Environmental Professional to provide consultation services for EPA Brownfield Assessment & Revolving Loan Fund. The notice period is February 20 – March 23, 2026. Please read the full RFP here Respondent Inquiries and Responses Submit […]
ColPac is Hiring!

Program Manager Position Our regional economic development district seeks to hire an experienced Program Manager to development and implement regional programs. In this role, the Program Manager will work closely to with the Executive Director to oversee the achievement of larger organizational goals and coordinating efforts between different projects. For more information, review the full […]
ColPac EDD & NW Oregon Economic Alliance Meeting – February 12, 2026

Combined Meeting The next meeting of the Combined Meeting ColPac EDD & NOEA Board will be onThursday, February 12, 202610:00 am – 12:00 pm Attendees are invited to attend virtually or join the in-person meeting at: Banks Fire District #1313430 NW Main St, Banks OR Zoom Link Meeting ID: 823 2268 7995Passcode: 664765 Please contact […]
Notice of Upcoming Project

Highland Estates Homeowners Association (HEHA) is undertaking a project to improve its roadways. This notice is being posted in advance of the Request for Proposals to give contractors added notice about this project. This notice shall serve only to provide general information about the project. Anticipated publishing of Request for Proposals is expected to occur […]
ColPac EDD & NW Oregon Economic Alliance Meeting – Thursday, December 11, 2025

Combined Meeting The next meeting of the ColPac NOEA Board will be onThursday, December 11, 202510:00 am – 12:00 pm Attendees are invited to attend virtually or join the in-person meeting at: Clatsop Community College South Campus1455 N Roosevelt Dr, Seaside, OR 97138 Zoom Link Meeting ID: 823 2268 7995Passcode: 664765 Please contact Sarah Lu […]
ColPac EDD & NW Oregon Economic Alliance Meeting – Thursday, October 9, 2025

Combined Meeting The next meeting of the ColPac NOEA Board will be onThursday, October 9, 202510:00 am – 12:00 pm Attendees are invited to attend virtually or join the in-person meeting at: Bay City Community Hall5525 B Street, Bay City OR Zoom LinkMeeting ID: 823 2268 7995Passcode: 664765 Please contact Sarah Lu Heath (sarahlu@nworegon.org) with […]
2025 Northwest Oregon Housing Summit

2025 Northwest Oregon Housing Summit Monday, September 22 | 8:30am – 5pm Holiday Inn Express & Suites Astoria 204 W Marine Drive, Astoria OR Join housing leaders from across NW Oregon! Attendees will get up-to-date data on housing need analyses, hear details on prospective sites for housing development, learn about innovative funding mechanisms, and enjoy […]
Notice of Intent to Award

The Selection Committee has conducted and concluded the evaluation period for proposals submitted in response to RFP #2025-01: Highland Estates Homeowners Association Road Repair Project. As such, ColPac is issuing this Notice of Intent to Award. Recommended Awardee: Lower Columbia Engineering LLC This firm received the highest composite score and was formally selected by the […]
ADDENDUM NO. 2 To RFP #2025-01 – Highland Estates Road Repair Project

RFP SOLICITATION EXTENSION to 7/27/2025: CDBG-DR RFP #2025-01 – Highland Estates Road Repair Project ADDENDUM NO. 2To RFP #2025-01 – Highland Estates Road Repair ProjectDate Issued: July 16, 2025Issued By: Columbia Pacific Economic Development District (ColPac) Purpose of This Addendum (02) This Addendum (02) is issued to comply with federal and state procurement standards requiring […]
ADDENDUM NO. 1 To RFP #2025-01 – Highland Estates Road Repair Project

Date Issued: July 8, 2025 Issued By: Columbia Pacific Economic Development District (ColPac) Purpose of This Addendum This Addendum is issued to comply with federal and state procurement standards requiring that all potential proposers be provided with the same information to ensure full and open competition. In accordance with 23 CFR 636.402 and ORS 279C.410, […]
ColPac EDD & NW Oregon Economic Alliance Meeting – Tuesday July 1st, 2025

Combined Meeting The next meeting of the ColPac NOEA Board will be onTuesday July 1st, 202510:00 am – 11:00 am Attendees are invited to attend virtually at: Zoom LinkMeeting ID: 837 5503 1485 Please contact Sarah Lu Heath (sarahlu@nworegon.org) with questions. Download Here
ColPac EDD & NW Oregon Economic Alliance Meeting – Thursday, June 12, 2025

Combined Meeting The next meeting of the ColPac NOEA Board will be onThursday, June 12, 202510:00 am – 12:00 pm Attendees are invited to attend virtually or join the in-person meeting at: Banks Fire Station #13NW Main St, Banks, OR 97106 Zoom LinkMeeting ID: 823 2268 7995Passcode: 664765 Please contact Sarah Lu Heath (sarahlu@nworegon.org) with […]
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Professional Engineering Design Services

Highland Estates Road Repair Project June 16, 2025 PUBLIC NOTICE Columbia Pacific Economic Development District Highland Estates Road Repair CDBG-DR PIERS Project Proposals Due: July 16, 2025 by 5:00 PM PST Request for Proposals (RFP) Notice is hereby given that Columbia Pacific Economic Development District is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified firms for […]
NWACT Board Meeting – Thursday, June 12, 2025

NWACT Meeting Agenda: If a sign language interpreter is needed, please call Sarah Lu Heath at 503.397.3099 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Northwest Oregon Area Commission on Transportation will be on Thursday, June 12, 2025.Time: 1:00 pm—3:00 pm. Attendees are invited to attend virtually or […]
NWACT Board Meeting – Thursday, April 10, 2025

NWACT Members and Stakeholders: If a sign language interpreter is needed, please call Sarah Lu Heath at 503.397.3099 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Northwest Oregon Area Commission on Transportation will be on Thursday, April 10, 2025, Time: 1:00 pm—3:00 pm. Attendees are invited to attend […]
ColPac EDD & NW Oregon Economic Alliance Meeting – Thursday, April 10, 2025

Combined Meeting The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Northwest Oregon Area Commission on Transportation will be on Thursday, April 10, 202510:00a – 12:00p Attendees are invited to attend virtually or join the in-person meeting at: Clatsop Community College South Campus1455 N Roosevelt Dr, Seaside, OR 97138 Zoom LinkMeeting ID: 823 2268 7995Passcode: 664765 Please […]
ColPac EDD & NW Oregon Economic Alliance Meeting – Thursday, February 13, 2025

Combined Meeting The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Northwest Oregon Area Commission on Transportation will be on Thursday, February 13 from 1-3pm. Attendees are invited to attend virtually or join the in-person meeting at:Bay City Community Hall5525 B StreetBay City, Or. Join VirtuallyCall-in Number: 1-253 215 8782Meeting ID: 837 5503 1485 Please contact Sarah […]
NWACT Board Meeting – Thursday, February 13th, 2025

NWACT Members and Stakeholders: If a sign language interpreter is needed, please call Sarah Lu Heath at 503.397.3099 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Northwest Oregon Area Commission on Transportation will be on Thursday, February 13 from 1-3pm. Attendees are invited to attend virtually or join […]
ColPac EDD & NW Oregon Economic Alliance Meeting – Thursday, December 12, 2024

Combined Meeting ColPac EDD & NW Oregon Economic AllianceThursday, December 12, 2024Time: 10:00a – 12:00p Meeting location: John Gumm Building & Civic Center251 St Helens St, St Helens OR 97051 Virtual Meeting Information Join Virtually via ZoomMeeting ID: 823 2268 7995Passcode: 664765 Download Here
NWACT Board Meeting – Thursday, December 12, 2024

NWACT meetings are open to the public and accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities. If a sign language interpreter is needed, please call Sarah Lu Heath at 503.397.3099 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Meeting date: Thursday, December 12th, 2024. Time: 1:00 pm—3:00 pm Hyrbid with In-Person meeting: Location: John Gumm […]
NWACT Board Meeting – Thursday, October 10, 2024

NWACT meetings are open to the public and accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities. If a sign language interpreter is needed, please call Sarah Lu Heath at 503.397.3099 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Meeting date: Thursday, Oct 10th Time: 1p Hyrbid with In-Person meeting at the Banks Fire District #13 […]
ColPac EDD & NW Oregon Economic Alliance Meeting – Thursday, October 10, 2024

Combined Meeting ColPac EDD & NW Oregon Economic AllianceThursday, October 10, 2024Note EXTENDED time: 9:30a – 1p Meeting location: Washington CountyBanks Fire District #13 NW Main St, Banks, OR Virtual Meeting InformationJoin Virtually via ZoomMeeting ID: 823 2268 7995Passcode: 664765 Download Here
ColPac EDD Board Meeting – September 23rd, 2024

Special Meeting of the Board of Directors ColPac EDD Monday, September 23, 202410:00 am 11:30 pm Virtual Meeting InformationJoin Virtually via ZoomMeeting ID: 811 6369 3239One tap mobile: +16694449171,, 81163693239# US Download Here
ColPac EDD & NW Oregon Economic Alliance – August 8th, 2024

Combined Board Meeting ColPac EDD & NW Oregon Economic AllianceThursday, August 8, 202410:00 am—12:00 pm Hybrid Virtual Meeting InformationJoin Virtually via ZoomMeeting ID: 822 0608 7681Passcode: 063755 Download Here FEMA implementation
NWACT Board Meeting – August 8th, 2024

NWACT meetings are open to the public and accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities. If a sign language interpreter is needed, please call Sarah Lu Heath at 503.397.3099 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Thursday August 8th, 20241:00 – 3:00pm Location:Clatsop Community CollegeColumbia Hall – Room 219 Join by Zoom Meeting […]
ColPac EDD & NW Oregon Economic Alliance – June 13th, 2024

Combined Board Meeting Combined Board MeetingThursday, June 13, 202410:00 am—12:00 pm Port of Tillamook Officers Mess Hall6825 Officers RowTillamook, OR. 97141 Hybrid Virtual Meeting InformationJoin Virtually via Zoom Download Here
NWACT Board Meeting – June 13th, 2024

NWACT meetings are open to the public and accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities. If a sign language interpreter is needed, please call Sarah Lu Heath at 503.397.3099 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Thursday June 13th, 20241:00 – 3:00pm Location:Port of Tillamook Officers Mess Hall 6825 Officer Row, Tillamook, Oregon […]
April Housing Presentations

Housing Presentations to the ColPac Board on April 11, 2024. Clatsop County Colpac Housing Presentation, Tillamook ColPac Board Presentation and Columbia County housing implementation Plan. Clatsop County Colpac Housing Presentation Download PDF Tillamook ColPac Board Presentation Download PDF Columbia County housing implementation Plan Download PDF
NWACT Board Meeting – Thursday April 11th

NWACT meetings are open to the public and accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities. If a sign language interpreter is needed, please call Sarah Lu Heath at 503.397.3099 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Thursday April 11th, 20241:00 – 3:00pm Location:OMIC R&D 33701 Charles T Parker Way, Scappoose Join by Zoom […]
ColPac EDD & NW Oregon Economic Alliance – February 8, 2024

Combined Board Meeting Combined Board MeetingThursday, February 8, 202310:00 am—12:00 pm Banks Fire Department – Station #13 13430 Main StreetBanks, Oregon 97141 Join Virtually via Zoom Meeting ID: 878 4174 1308Passcode: 549750 Call In: +1(253)205-0468 Download Here
NWACT Board Meeting – Thursday, February 8th at Banks Fire Stations

NWACT meetings are open to the public and accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities. If a sign language interpreter is needed, please call Sarah Lu Heath at 503.397.3099 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Thursday, February 8th 2024 1:00 – 3:00pm In-person at Banks Fire Stations #13 13430 NW Main, Banks […]
North Coast Food System Partners Close Out a Successful USDA Regional Food System Partnership Grant

With funding from the USDA Regional Food System Partnership grant program, a network of regional food system stakeholders ranging from producers, fishers, food hubs, tourism agencies, and food value chain technical advisors came together to form the North Coast Collaborative. The Collaboratives advanced efforts in regional food system coordination, procurement expansion and marketing/resource acquisition. To learn […]
NWACT Ad Hoc Meeting

NWACT meetings are open to the public and accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities. If a sign language interpreter is needed, please call Sarah Lu Heath at 503.397.3099 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. All-virtual meetingJoin by Zoom 2-3pm on Tuesday Dec 12th Download Here
NWOTA Seeks New Website Manager

The Northwest Oregon Transit Alliance seeks a new agency partner to provide website hosting, maintenance, and support. Interested parties are requested to please include the following as part of your response: Experience with open source public transit website development utilizing OTP, GTFS, GTFS-flex and API software tools. Experience developing rider-friendly web-based trip planning applications. Understanding […]
ColPac EDD & NW Oregon Economic Alliance – November 9, 2023

Combined Board Meeting November 9, 202310:00 am to 12 noon Clatsop Community College – Columbia Hall Room 219 Hybrid Meeting: Zoom AvailableMeeting ID: 846 3626 1740Passcode: 366418 Download Here
NWACT Board Meeting – Thursday, November 9th at Clatsop Community College

NWACT meetings are open to the public and accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities. If a sign language interpreter is needed, please call Sarah Lu Heath at 503.397.3099 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Thursday, November 9th, 2023 1:00 – 3:00pm In-person at Clatsop Community College1621 Lexington Ave, Astoria Join by Zoom […]
Everyone is welcome at ColPac’s Brownfield Program Info Sessions

Seaside Tuesday Nov 7 and Cornelius Wednesday Nov 8 Up Loan Fund, Redevelopment Opportunities, and State & Federal Resources. Property owners, city staff, interested citizens, and commercial realtors are especially encouraged to join us. Contact Sarah Lu Heath (SarahLu@nworegon.org) with questions or for more info.
NWACT Board Meeting – Thursday, Sept 14, 2023

NWACT meetings are open to the public and accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities. If a sign language interpreter is needed, please call Sarah Lu Heath at 503.397.3099 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Thursday, Sept 14, 2023 1:00 – 3:00pm In-person at Tillamook Bay Community College4301 3rd StreetTillamook Oregon Join […]
ColPac EDD & NW Oregon Economic Alliance – September 14, 2023

Combined Board Meeting September 14, 202310:00 am – 12:00pm Tillamook Bay Community College 4301 Third StreetTillamook 97141 Zoom AvailableAgenda and meeting materials below. Download Here
ColPac Welcomes New Executive Director

Colin Cooper will be joining ColPac as the new Executive Director in September. Colin comes to the organization from the City of Hillsboro where he served as Planning Director for the last ten years. His accomplishments include the development of the AmberGlen Community Plan and the Orenco Station Platform District, both considered among Oregon’s most […]
ColPac EDD & NW Oregon Economic Alliance – July 13, 2023

Combined Board Meeting July 13, 2023 | 10:00 am – 12:00pm OMIC R&D Additive Innovation Center 33701 Charles T. Parker WayScappoose, OR 97056 Zoom Available Agenda and meeting materials below. Download Here
NWACT Board Meeting – Thursday, July 13, 2023

NWACT meetings are open to the public and accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities. If a sign language interpreter is needed, please call Sarah Lu Heath at 503.397.3099 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Thursday, July 13, 20231:00 – 3:00pm In-person at OMIC R&D33701 Charles T. Parker WayScappoose, OR 97056 Join […]
NWACT Board Meeting – Thursday, May 11, 2023

NWACT meetings are open to the public and accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities. If a sign language interpreter is needed, please call Sarah Lu Heath at 503.397.3099 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Thursday, May 11, 20231:00 – 3:00pm In-person at the Hornshuh Fire Station49021 NW Hwy 26, Banks Join […]
ColPac EDD & NW Oregon Economic Alliance – May 11 2023

Combined Board Meeting May 11, 2023 | 10:00 am – 12:00pm Bank Fire District Hornshuh Creek Station #14 49021 NW Hwy 26Banks OR 97106 Zoom AvailableAgenda and meeting materials below. Download Here
Clatsop County Fermentation Cluster Economic Impact Study

Study finds that Clatsop County’s fermentation cluster has a significant impact on jobs and communities on Oregon’s north coast. During the last fifteen years, breweries, distilleries and cideries have grown 400 percent in Clatsop County and in 2021 were responsible for nearly 700 jobs with employee incomes accounting for $30 million. The fermentation cluster fosters […]