The Port of Columbia’s mission is to maximize public resources and private investment to create jobs, provide infrastructure, and maintain and improve the economic vitality of Columbia County and its communities.
Lyons Ferry Marina is located on the Snake River and offers many recreation opportunities.
The Port of Columbia’s Rock Hill Industrial Park is located on the west end of Dayton.
The Artisan Food Center has a diverse mix of local food producers that rent space in the building.
Welcome to the Port of Columbia
The Port of Columbia serves as the lead Economic Development Agency for Columbia County and offers assistance to all businesses in the county. We also coordinate with our neighboring counties on regional initiatives.
Port of Columbia Recent eNewsletters:
October 18, 2021
August 4, 2021
June 10, 2021
May 4, 2021
April 20, 2021
March 23, 2021
Port Commission Workshop
Thursday
January 27, 2022
5 pm via Zoom
Click here for an agenda and instructions for joining the meeting.
Regular Port Commission Meeting
Wednesday
February 9, 2022
at 5:00 pm via Zoom
A meeting agenda will be posted the Monday before the meeting.
The Port Commission Meeting Schedule is listed here and on the Port Calendar here.
Recent News
Small Business Start-up Grants Still Available
The Port of Columbia has still has funds remaining for start-up business grants in Columbia County. Through funding provided by Innovia, a private foundation that serves eastern Washington and northern Idaho, the Port of Columbia offered a micro-grant program to start-up businesses in 2021. Two businesses were awarded grants of $5,000 each - Starbuck Lodge and Annie's Attic. Grants are ...
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Annual CEDS Planning Meeting December 7th
The Port's annual Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) meeting will be held Tuesday, December 7th from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm via Zoom. Current economic information will be shared, reports on the 3 top-voted projects from the previous year will be given, and the project list will be reviewed and updated. Attendees will have a chance to vote on the ...
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Notice of Preliminary Budget and Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the Preliminary Budget for the Port of Columbia for 2022 has been prepared and is on file at the Port Main Office at 1 Port Way, Dayton, WA. The budget can also be viewed on the Port’s website at www.portofcolumbia.org/port-info/policies-plans-budget/. Any taxpayer may obtain a hard copy of said budget at the Port office during ...
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Port of Columbia Awarded $2 Million Broadband Infrastructure Grant
DAYTON, WA - Port of Columbia staff, along with private partner Columbia iConnect, made a presentation to the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) on Thursday, July 14th in Olympia and left with a $2 million award. Acceptance of the $2 million grant is contingent upon the community providing $500,000 in matching funds. The Port applied for and received $20,000 from ...
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2021 Budget Hearing Set
The Port of Columbia Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday, November 10th at 3:30 pm to hear comments on the proposed 2021 budget, which can be viewed here. The meeting will take place via Zoom. Instructions for joining the meeting are on the agenda above ...
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COVID-19 BUSINESS RESOURCES
Visit the Port's COVID-19 page for business resources, including information on grants for Columbia County businesses. Several grant funds have been combined to enable the broadest business support possible. This Business Resources document provides information for businesses trying to sort their way through the Coronavirus crisis. New information includes guidance on forgivable expenses for your PPP loan as well as ...
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