Port of Cascade Locks Strategic Partners
The Port of Cascade Locks is affiliated with several key local, regional, and national organizations primarily through memberships and collaborative partnerships that support its mission of economic development, infrastructure, transportation, and recreation in the Columbia River Gorge.
National/Regional Port Organizations
Transportation & Economic Development Organizations
- Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)
- Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
- Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD)
- Hood River County Chamber of Commerce
- Skamania County Chamber of Commerce
- West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce
- Hood River County
- Port of Hood River
- City of Cascade Locks
- Cascade Locks Tourism Committee
Regional Conferences & Events
Port commission members regularly attend a combination of regional, state, and federal gatherings to advocate for infrastructure funding, complete mandatory governance training, and build regional partnerships to support local business ad drive economic development.
| Date | Conference / Event | Location | Duration | Attendees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late September | Oregon Public Ports Association (OPPA) Annual Conference | Rotates among Port Districts | 2 days | Executive Director |
| Mid-October | Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) Annual Convention | Vancouver, WA | 3 days | Executive Director + 0–3 Commissioners |
| Late October or Early November | Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit | Varies between different regions across Oregon | 3 days | Executive Director / Deputy Executive Director + 0–2 Commissioners |
| Early to Mid-November | Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE) | Rotates to a different major city across the US | 3 days | Executive Director + 0–2 Commissioners + Operations Manager |
| Early February | Special Districts of Oregon Association (SDAO) Annual Conference | Rotates between Seaside, Bend and Sunriver | 3-4 days | Executive Director + 0–3 Commissioners + Relevant Staff |
| Early Spring (March or April) | PNWA Mission to DC | Washington, DC | 4 days | Executive Director / Deputy Executive Director + 1–2 Commissioners + Government Affairs Consultant |
| Early Spring (Mid-March to Mid-April) | Oregon Governor's Conference on Tourism | Rotates between different tourism hubs across Oregon | 3 days | Executive Director / Deputy Executive Director + 0–1 Commissioner |
| Mid-June | PNWA Summer Conference | Rotates among Pacific Northwest ports | 3 days | Executive Director + 0–1 Commissioner |