Cowlitz Economic Development Council

Thank you to Gibbs & Olson for their Platinum Sponsorship of the 2026 CEDC Annual Meeting & Luncheon: Investing in What's Next and for hosting two tables.

From planning and funding to design and implementation, Gibbs & Olson’s engineering and surveying team helps communities develop the infrastructure they need to grow and thrive. When clients call us about site selection, permitting, and infrastructure, we call Rich Gushman and Gibbs & Olson team. Their local knowledge and expertise have been instrumental in most of our projects from their infancy to occupancy.

Join us on November 4 to hear from Amazon’s Jessica Breaux, Senior Manager of Economic Development. Seating is limited. Reserve your seat and sponsorship today.

www.cedc.online/annual-meeting

Thank you to Cowlitz County for its partnership and ongoing support of the CEDC.

Rich in history, industry and natural beauty, Cowlitz County offers a unique blend of rural and urban communities. We have the pleasure of working with municipalities throughout the county, and we’re especially grateful to have a county government that is not only a great partner, but one of CEDC’s strongest supporters. Their commitment to our region and its communities makes a real difference in the work we do every day.

Join us on November 4 to hear from Amazon’s Jessica Breaux, Senior Manager of Economic Development. Seating is limited. Reserve your seat and sponsorship today.

www.cedc.online/annual-meeting

Thank you to PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center for their Silver Sponsorship of the 2026 CEDC Annual Meeting & Luncheon: Investing in What's Next.

For more than 80 years, PeaceHealth St. John has cared for patients across Southwest Washington. As a Level III trauma center, PeaceHealth provides a wide range of medical specialty services and programs, from emergency and trauma care to heart, cancer, behavioral health, birthing and women’s services, and more. Having this level of healthcare locally is not only a need for our citizens, but often a requirement for industrial and manufacturing recruitment.

Join us on November 4 to hear from Amazon’s Jessica Breaux, Senior Manager of Economic Development. Seating is limited. Reserve your seat and sponsorship today.

www.cedc.online/annual-meeting

Thank you to NORPAC-North Pacific Paper Company for their Platinum Sponsorship of the 2026 CEDC Annual Meeting & Luncheon: Investing in What's Next, and for hosting a table.

We’re fortunate to have a world-class company like NORPAC (North Pacific Paper Company) right here in Cowlitz County. From its manufacturing facility in Longview, NORPAC produces a broad range of copy, printing and publishing papers for customers around the world.

Join us on November 4 to hear from Amazon's Jessica Breaux, Senior Manager of Economic Development. Seating is limited. Reserve your seat and sponsorship today.

www.cedc.online/annual-meeting

Thank you to Ecological Land Services, Inc. for their Silver Sponsorship of the 2026 CEDC Annual Meeting & Luncheon: Investing in What's Next and for hosting a table.

When clients call us about wetlands or permitting, we call ELS. Their expertise has saved multiple projects headaches and kept them on track.

Join us on November 4 to hear from Amazon's Jessica Breaux, Senior Manager of Economic Development. Seating is limited. Reserve your seat and sponsorship today.

www.cedc.online/annual-meeting

Thank you to JH Kelly for their Platinum Sponsorship of the 2026 CEDC Annual Meeting & Luncheon: Investing in What's Next, and for hosting two tables.

JH Kelly is as Longview as it gets with more than 100 years of investment, growth, and local commitment. Our partnership with JH Kelly spans cross-referrals, permitting assistance, and problem-solving. It's exactly the kind of collaboration that defines our community and our work.

Join us on November 4 to learn from Amazon's Jessica Breaux, Senior Manager of Economic Development. Seating is limited. cedc.online/annual-meeting

October is here, and Cowlitz County is getting into the fall spirit!

There's a lot happening this month, whether you're looking for a cozy fall outing, something spooky, or just a good reason to get out and about.

You'll find:

• Harvest festivals and pumpkin patches
• Bazaars, markets and local shopping
• Fundraisers and community events
• Trick-or-treating and Halloween happenings
• Live music and theater
• And plenty more fall fun throughout the county

Grab a hoodie, bring the family or a friend, and take a look through the October calendar to see what's of interest to you.

And if we missed a community event, please share it in the comments so others can find it too.

Mark your calendar for the 2026 CEDC Annual Meeting & Luncheon: Investing in What's Next November 4, featuring keynote speaker Jessica Breaux, Senior Manager of Economic Development at Amazon.

As Amazon prepares to open in Kelso, join the region's business, civic, and community leaders to talk about what it takes to win investment and what's next for Cowlitz County. Seating is limited.

Reserve your seat or become a sponsor: cedc.online/annual-meeting

Non-members welcome. 🤝

ScaleUp business classes - in Spanish is being offered for FREE beginning Thursday, September 24.

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Summer is in full swing across Cowlitz County! Whether you're looking for family fun, live entertainment, community celebrations, or just an excuse to get outside, this month's calendar is packed with opportunities.

This July you'll find:

• America's 250 Fourth of July celebrations
• Outdoor concerts and movies
• Summer programs and activities at local libraries
• Farmers and vendor markets
• Car shows and cruise-ins
• Kalama Fair
• Castle Rock Fair
• Cowlitz County Fair
• Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo
• And plenty more community events happening all month long

From fireworks and fairs to music, markets, and summer traditions, there's something happening in nearly every corner of Cowlitz County.

Take a look through the July calendar, mark your favorites, and start planning your summer adventures. And if you know of an event that's not listed, please share it in the comments so others can learn about it too!

Have a safe and happy July!