County tourism host agreement
Port Of Columbia CountyOregon- Detected
- Sep 9, 2026
- 56 days ago
- Sector
- Professional Services
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From the meeting
At the September 9, 2026 meeting, staff discussed whether the Port should serve as the interim tourism host for Columbia County after the dissolution of Columbia Economic Team. Staff said about $90,000 in tourism funding was being held by Travel Portland and could be at risk without an eligible local host. Sean Clark proposed retaining Wela Negelspach under a Professional Services Agreement to maintain the funding and relationships until a permanent organizational home is found.
Staff said the proposal was still being worked out and would return to the commission with more information.
- Meeting date
- September 9, 2026
- Agency
- Port Of Columbia County
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