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.
Port of Columbia eNewsletter:
January 8th, 2025
Click here to view Port Commission monthly meeting recordings.
Regular Port Commission Meeting
Hybrid Format
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00 pm at Port Conference Room
Click here for the meeting agenda.
Click here to join the meeting via Zoom
The Port Commission Meeting Schedule is listed here and on the Port Calendar here.
Recent News
Make Your Business or Community a Consumer Destination
The Port of Columbia is proud to announce that Jon Schallert, renowned business advisor, is coming to Dayton for an all-day workshop Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Businesses and community leaders from across the region are invited to attend the Make Your Business a Destination Workshop from 9 am to 4 pm at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. Both group training and ...
April Workshop Series for Businesses
We are thrilled to offer several workshops this April through our Choose Columbia County Business Boosters program funded in part with Washington State Microenterprise Association grant money. The attached flyer shows the dates and subjects offered. All sessions are from 5:30p to 7p and will be held in the Port Conference Room or via Zoom. We hope you take advantage ...
Glass Recycling is Back
The Port is once again hosting our FREE Glass Recycling this summer at Blue Mountain Station. This wonderful program is sponsored by: Glass Packaging Institute, BIG Recyclers and The Port of Columbia. The attached flyer gives you the details and dates. Glass Recycling Flyer ...
Green Thumbs Club
New and exciting opportunities at Blue Mountain Station's Garden. We have divided up the vast garden space to house smaller plots and raised beds. Contact the Port for more details or to choose a space to garden in. Shane 509-382-2577 Green Thumbs Club Flyer ...
Questions for Gathering Information on Railroad
The Port Commissioners have ask the Port Staff and Port's Attorney, with assistance of consultants, to do research and gather information to be better informed regarding the possible sale of the railroad. For the list of topics Click Here ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...