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’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.
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.
The latest Port of Columbia eNewsletters with COVID-19 Business & Community Updates are listed below by date:
June 1, 2020 Port eNewsletter
June 5, 2020 Port eNewsletter
June 4, 2020 Port eNewsletter
June 2, 2020 Port eNewsletter
May 22, 2020 Port eNewsletter
May 8, 2020 Port eNewsletter
May 4, 2020 Port eNewsletter
April 28, 2020 Port eNewsletter
April 23, 2020 Port eNewsletter
April 21, 2020 Port eNewsletter
April 17, 2020 Port eNewsletter
April 10, 2020 Port eNewsletter
April 8, 2020 Port eNewsletter
April 2, 2020 Port eNewsletter
March 26, 2020 Port eNewsletter
March 30, 2020 Port eNewsletter
Next Port Commission Meeting
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
3:30 pm
Click here for an agenda that includes instructions for joining the meeting via Zoom or telephone.
Recent News
Touchet Valley Trail
A trail connecting the rural communities of Dayton and Waitsburg has long been a dream. The Port of Columbia has been working diligently to make that dream a reality since it was first identified as a priority at Columbia County’s 2015 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy meeting. The 9.7 mile trail is included in the Blue Mountain Region Trails plan. A concept plan ...
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Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant Recipients Announced
After 7 weeks of waiting, the Department of Commerce finally announced the recipients of the Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant program for Columbia County. Columbia County had 31 businesses apply, and 25 were awarded funds by the Governor's office and the Department of Commerce. State lottery proceeds from the Governor's Strategic Reserve Fund were used for the program. No Port of ...
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COVID-19 BUSINESS RESOURCES
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 an Excel spreadsheet you can use to track PPP expenses. List updated 5-4-2020 ...
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Casting caution: Rural business owners ask boaters and fishers to respect guidelines
While local business owners are ready to get open again, social distancing and other rules created during the COVID19 pandemic need to be following in order for those businesses to stay open. Recreating in Columbia County is popular, and for decades we have welcomed people from across the state into our community. Times are different this spring, and our recreation ...
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The Port of Columbia and the Dayton Chamber are teaming up to help business owners and workers during the COVID-19 challenge
The Port of Columbia and the Dayton Chamber of Commerce have worked together on many economic development projects and programs over the years, but nothing quite like the challenges facing business owners today. Read Waitsburg Times article here. ...
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Weinhard Hotel Changes Hands
Downtown Dayton's beloved Weinhard Hotel has new owners, and the community is thrilled to welcome them. Read the Union Bulletin article here ...
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Dayton Businesses Discuss Details of Reopening
In a Zoom call April 30th, the Port of Columbia led a discussion with Columbia County PUblic Health on what reopening could look like and what supplied will be needed to help make it happen. Read the Union Bulletin news article here ...
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Local Businesses Need Your Support
With the recently extended Stay-at-home order the Dayton Chamber of Commerce and Port of Columbia have revamped, added and edited the list of businesses that would love your support during this difficult time. Buy a gift certificate in preparation for that much needed massage, haircut, or shopping spree once we are through this! Order food and pick it up to ...
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Small Business Financial Impact Survey
SURVEY REQUEST: As part of our response to the current economic situation, the Port of Columbia and the Dayton Chamber of Commerce are surveying business owners to gauge impacts and to estimate future responses in potential aid to local businesses. The information you share will be kept confidential. Aggregate information may be shared for government purposes, but business names will be ...
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Devoted to Dayton
We encourage everyone to help support all the small businesses as much as they can! Check out the list of businesses and what they have available while we all work through COVID-19. We will be updating the list as we continue on, so check back! Wash your hands and stay healthy! ...
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