Cowlitz Economic Development Council
An Investment In Your
Business Future
Sponsor Our 2025 Annual Meeting
Promote your business, while supporting CEDC by sponsoring our Annual Meeting. The CEDC Annual Meeting is typically the only fundraising event that we host yearly. The Cowlitz Economic Development Council is a 501c4 private nonprofit membership-based organization.
Four CEDC Annual Meeting Sponsor Packages are available. Each package has a variety of benefits. Please click the link below and select the option that best meets your investment, budget, and marketing goals.
The CEDC Annual Meeting is typically the only fundraiser event we host yearly. The Cowlitz Economic Development Council is a 501c4 private nonprofit membership-based organization.
Purchase Tickets For Our 2025 Annual Meeting
Join us for the Cowlitz Economic Development Council Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 6, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Cowlitz County Event Center.
This year’s featured speaker is Kurt Miller, CEO & Executive Director of the Northwest Public Power Association, who will share insights on the future of both private and public energy in the Pacific Northwest and its impact on businesses, industry growth, and electricity rates.
A catered lunch is included with every ticket.
Tickets are $55 per person or $450 for a reserved table of 8 (preferential seating, first-come, first-served)
Enjoy Member Benefits by Joining CEDC!
Cowlitz Economic Development Council is a county-wide, private, not-for-profit organization in which members promote, influence, and advance the economic vitality of Cowlitz County.
- Business referrals from newly recruited companies. Access to key information on new business developments, economic trends, and changes in the marketplace.
- Contact with business leaders and legislators who are concerned about the health of the economy.
- The ability to influence government decisions on taxation, permitting, transportation, and laws and policies that affect the business climate.
- Assistance from CEDC’s staff of experts.
- Access to the region’s key decision makers from both private and public sectors.
- Opportunities to make a difference in your community’s future by uniting efforts with other prominent business leaders.
Application/Investment
2025 CEDC Annual Dues
Total Number of Employees
Minimum Investment
$625
$860
$1,395
$2,680
$4,080
$5,510
$260
$625
$1,610
Every Member has a Crucial Role
The CEDC is an important ally.
We help members grow their organizations by providing direct business development opportunities. As a benefit of joining CEDC we place your business in our online membership directory.
An investment in the CEDC is an investment in the future of your business.
By helping ensure the vitality of Cowlitz County’s economy, you will contribute to the long-term success of your business.
Business referrals from newly recruited companies.
Ability to influence government decisions on taxation, permitting, transportation, and laws and policies that affect the business climate.
Access to key information on new business developments, economic trends, and changes in the marketplace.
Access to business referrals and assistance from CEDC’s staff of experts.
Contact with business leaders and legislators who are concerned about the health of the economy.
Access to the region’s key decision makers from both private and public sectors.
Opportunities to make a difference in your community’s future by uniting efforts with other prominent business leaders.
Become a Member Today