Site Selection
Our staff is able to provide detailed information on industrial property in Lewis County. We maintain a database of available industrial real-estate. Other site selection services include the coordination of early site visits to ensure that client site selection criteria are met and that companies are informed of possible options. Project specific research services are available to further define limitations, explain permit requirements, local and state incentives, available infrastructure, and local and state demographic information.

Increasing Manufacturing Competitiveness
Providing services to ensure local businesses in Lewis County are highly competitive in the global marketplace. EDC is a certified representative of Washington Manufacturing Services (WMS).. We can assist companies in acquiring techniques to increase manufacturing productivity and sales to position your company for improved efficiency and profits. Manufacturers have become more competitive through customized services including lean manufacturing, quality assurance, assessment, ISO certification, benchmarking, information technology, and other critical areas of operation.

Workforce Development
The EDC has teamed up with the WorkSource Lewis County and Pacific Mountain Workforce partnership to bring to local businesses screened and work-ready job candidates. In addition, we are a business community liaison for employee training and support resources for those with specific needs.

Customized Business and Industry Training
The EDC works in partnership with Centralia College which provides customized training to companies. Their programs assist companies in providing organizational training, pre-employment skills and tailored company job training. This service is convenient, cost saving, and committed to delivering quality and job ready workers.

Work Source Lewis County
Lewis County EDC supports WorkSource Lewis County. WorkSource provides several services to companies. These services include: Distribution and collection of job applications. Free internet job listing on the WorkSource website. Office space to interview job applicants. On-The-Job Training wage reimbursement is also available. Tax credits are available to businesses who hire individuals from one of eight targeted groups. We invite you to see how WorkSource can assist in speeding the hiring process and reducing recruitment costs.

Business Assistance Center
The Small Business Development Center is a place for companies to receive management assistance from business professionals. Lewis County EDC is home to the Small Business Development Center which provides counseling to small business and start up companies. Our business development specialist provides no-fee confidential, one-on-one counseling on many management topics. Our counselors have certified broad-based skills and significant experience as business owners or managers. They help improve profitability and growth with assistance in buying, selling or starting a business, preparing a business plan, choosing and incorporating new technology, analyzing financials, and improving marketing.