PORT INFORMATION

Mission

Vision

• Provide leadership for economic growth in Douglas County and promote change of public policy for stimulating prosperity.
• Focus on economic development infrastructure and projects to enhance the collective wealth of citizens of Douglas County.
• Facilitate the creation of new primary jobs that provide family-wage employment for Douglas County and North Central Washington citizens.
• Search for economic development opportunities that make the most of our indigenous resources such as power, labor, and agriculture.
• Search for opportunities to create public-private partnerships for economic development, and cooperate with other public agencies to enhance prosperity for the private sector.
• Promote and market Douglas County and North Central Washington as a prime location for companies to start, relocate, or expand.
• Assist existing or new businesses with resources for expansion, retention, relocation or start-up support such as land or building leases, industrial revenue bonds, inter-agency coordination or other business needs.
• Provide efficient management of public facilities such as airports, industrial buildings, and public lands.
• Support tourism efforts to attract visitors to Douglas County and North Central Washington.

Values

• Value the public’s opinion and respond respectfully.
• Act cooperatively with public and private entities.
• Lead with integrity, creativity, and courage.
• Use wisdom and good judgment in managing public resources.
• Efficiently and prudently manage Port assets for long-term value.
• Support stakeholders, customers, and tenants in their growth efforts.