what we do

Building Capacity:

Col-Pac provides technical assistance to new and existing local economic development committees/councils on regional and other related economic development issues, assists with the development of leadership skills within the region, and provides a limited amount of financial support for project development and management to local entities.

Infrastructure Assistance:

Col-Pac assists communities in developing financial packages and project management for infrastructure improvements that are a high priority.

Industrial and Commercial Site Development:

Col-Pac assists public and private property owners in identifying sites and needs, profiling attributes and more effectively marketing sites to a larger market through a one-stop central database and targeted communications. 

Intergovernmental Coordination:

Col-Pac supports economic development interests and entities in the District address timber, agriculture, infrastructure, and other issues with federal and state agencies.

Economic Development Advocacy:

Col-Pac works with all the regional economic development partners to advocate the NW Oregon interests.

Regional Economic Development Communication and Cooperation:

Col-Pac supports and encourages regional economic development through partnership with regional economic development organizations.