 Welcome to The West Columbia River Gorge!
Experience the beautiful West Columbia Gorge located twenty five minutes east of Portland. Activities and
wonders abound in this land of rugged cliffs, sweeping vistas and cascading waterfalls.
How do you want to spend your days in the Gorge? Hiking the popular trails? Sailing the mighty Columbia River? Shopping our art, antiques or unique gifts? Enjoying the breathtaking scenery made famous by world-class photographers?
Come and stay awhile, and you choose from the many wonders that await you in the West Columbia River Gorge.
The WCGCC is an organization of business and professional members. We facilitate positive relationships among various segments of our community. We are proud to promote businesses and provide networking opportunities for them. We also serve as a community advocate for our businesses and residents.
The West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce incorporates the cities of Cascade Locks, Corbett, Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village. Each city is uniquely different, but the vision to promote growth, livability, community, and tourism remains.
INTEGRITY - COMMUNITY - LEADERSHIP - COMMERCE |
Fran Walsh
 A West Columbia Gorge Chamber Board member and lead for the Chamber’s Economic Development Committee (EDC), Fran serves the Chamber through her work as the Community Relations Program Manager for Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center in Gresham.
Since joining the Chamber in 2005, Fran and the EDC have spearheaded a push to create an Economic Development Director position for the region. Under her direction, along with that of Committee Chair Steve Vanier, the EDC has been busy this past year researching funding prospects and preparing proposal materials, as well as talking with local government officials for their support. Although additional funds are still needed for the position, the committee has so far been successful in securing funding approval from the city councils for Troutdale, Fairview, and Wood Village, the State of Oregon’s Economic and Community Development Department, and the Chamber. More work remains to be done on this project, but the possibility of an economic development position being created for the area is looking ever more realistic.
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