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Colpac briefs Astoria on loans, brownfields cleanup and CPACE financing for local projects
Summary
Representatives from the Columbia Pacific Economic Development District (Colpac) presented programs for CDBG administration, a small‑business revolving loan fund, newly secured brownfields funds and the CPACE financing program that can help local property owners fund energy and seismic upgrades.
Columbia Pacific Economic Development District (Colpac) staff presented to the Astoria City Council on Jan. 5, outlining regional economic development services and funding tools available to Astoria businesses and project sponsors.
Sarah Lou Heath, Colpac executive director, said the district — designated by the federal Economic Development Administration — covers Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook counties and western Washington. "We work closely with all of our county EDCs…to facilitate partnerships and tailored on‑the‑ground services," Heath said. Jackie Puett, Colpac program coordinator, described grant administration services for Community Development Block…
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