Business Success
Advantages
Low cost green power
The Chelan County PUD operates two hydroelectric dams on the Columbia River and one hydroelectric dam on the Chelan River. This abundant green power is available at some of the lowest rates in the nation.
Fiber Connectivity
The Chelan County PUD has built a fiber optic communications system throughout much of the Chelan and Douglas Counties, allowing for cost effective digital communications worldwide.
Low Cost of Doing Business
Affordable costs for labor/power/fiber optic newtwork/real estate makes the Chelan and Douglas Counties the right place to locate your business. Elected leaders and business leaders in the Chelan and Douglas Counties value new and expanding business and are ready to assist with your business location needs.
Tax Incentives
Tax incentives largely fall on the state offerings, some averaging $100,000 in savings or more, all depending on the industry and needs of your business. Go to Washington State Tax Incentives for a list of incentives that fit your industry.
Transportation
Air
Pangborn Memorial Airport offers daily commercial passenger service, general aviation and cargo flights to fill the region’s air service needs. Daily passenger air service to SeaTac from Pangborn Memorial Airport is provided by Alaska Air/Horizon Air, and plans for expanded service to the San Francisco Bay area is anticipated in 2018. Come Fly Wenatchee!
Highways
Easily move products in and out of the Chelan and Douglas Counties along Highway 2 that connects west to Seattle and east to Spokane. Highway 97 connects north to Canada and south to Interstate 90 and continuing to central Oregon. Highway 28 travels southeast towards Interstate 90 to travel east.
Rail
BNSF rail lines follow Highway 2 east and west while Cascade & Columbia River Railroad (CSCD) lines follow Highway 97 from Wenatchee north to the Canadian Border. Properties with rail spur opportunities are available; check the Explore All Commercial Properties link to find the location for your business.
Communities
Each community in the Chelan and Douglas Counties have unique characteristics and amenities that offer great business opportunities while continuing to enjoy a work life balance. Work Life Balance is achieved with reduced commute times, abundant outdoor recreation opportunities and “300 Days of Sunshine”. Come explore our communities and see what they have to offer.
Contact
The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority looks forward to assisting you in your business location/expansion/startup.
Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority
One Campbell Parkway, Suite A
East Wenatchee, WA 98802-9290
Phone: 509-884-4700
