Economic Development

Growing Wahkiakum’s Economy

WSU Wahkiakum County Extension works with local and regional partners to strengthen Wahkiakum County’s economy. We connect entrepreneurs, small businesses and farmers with practical training and WSU expertise.

Starting or growing a business

Have a business idea or ready to take the next step? These programs offer free advising and hands-on classes to help you plan, launch and grow.

• Washington Small Business Development Center free, confidential, one-on-one business advising.
• Cultivating Success classes on planning, decision-making and production for beginning and small-acreage farmers.

Our economic development partners

We work with local and regional partners who share our goal of a strong Wahkiakum County economy. Each one offers support for businesses and communities.

• Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (external site): regional planning and economic development for Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties
• Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce (external site): supporting local businesses in Wahkiakum County
• Washington Small Business Development Center (external site): free, confidential, one-on-one business advising

WSU resources

Washington State University offers research-based tools and guides for businesses, farms and communities across the state.

• WSU Extension Community & Economic Development: statewide programs that help communities strengthen local economies
• WSU Food Systems: resources for farm and food businesses
• WSU Extension agriculture business publications: guides on farm planning, marketing and management