Lyons Ferry Marina is located on the Snake River and offers many recreation opportunities.

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The Port of Columbia’s Rock Hill Industrial Park is located on the west end of Dayton.

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The Artisan Food Center has a diverse mix of local food producers that rent space in the building.

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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.

Port of Columbia eNewsletter:
January 8th, 2025

Click here to view Port Commission monthly meeting recordings.

Port Commission Special Workshop

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 5:00 pm at Port Conference Room 

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Click here to join the workshop via Zoom

Regular Port Commission Meeting

Hybrid Format

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:00 pm at Port Conference Room 

 

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The Port Commission Meeting Schedule is listed here and on the Port Calendar here.

Recent News

Railroad Appraisal Presentation

At the December 2024 Port of Columbia Commission meeting a presentation of the railroad appraisal was given by R.L Banks & Associates.  There have been several requests for access to that presentation.  Click here to view the slide deck ...
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Port of Columbia and Partners Adopt Updated Cooperative Parks Master Plan

The Port of Columbia Board of Commissioners, in coordination with its community municipal partners, has made updates to the Cooperative Parks Master Plan. This plan was adopted by the Port of Columbia Board of Commissioners on July 9, 2024, at the Port Commission meeting. The municipal partners- Columbia County, the City of Dayton, the Town of Starbuck, and Columbia County ...
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Port of Columbia Awarded Funds for a Craft Malt Facility

The Port of Columbia has been awarded a $5 million grant and loan package from the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) for construction of a craft malt facility at Blue Mountain Station. The package consists of a $3,750,000 loan and $1,250,000 grant. The committed private partner, Mainstem Malt, will be investing an amount equal or greater than $5 million for ...
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Craft Malt Funding

The Port of Columbia is considering applying to the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) for funds to connect to existing infrastructure and construct a craft malt processing building at the Blue Mountain Station Food Park. The Port would apply for a $5 million grant/loan package for this project. The private sector partner, Mainstem Malt, would invest an amount equal to or greater ...
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Broadband Information Meeting 1-26-23

Join us for a Broadband Information Meeting on January 26th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in the Pavilion at the Fairgrounds.  Ask questions, meet the Contractor and talk to the Internet Service Providers.  Light refreshments will be served ...
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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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