Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority

What Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority does

Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority (CDRPA) is an independent government entity formed on January 1, 2020 through the functional consolidation of the Port of Chelan County and the Port of Douglas County, the first such merger of two county-wide ports in Washington State history. Operating under Title 53 of the Revised Code of Washington, CDRPA serves as the principal economic development agency for Chelan and Douglas Counties in North Central Washington, governed by a six-member publicly elected Board of Directors.

The organization's core operations span four regional airports (Pangborn Memorial, Mansfield, Waterville, and Lake Chelan), multiple commercial and industrial real estate assets (Pangborn Business Park, Olds Station Business Park, Cashmere Mill District, Confluence Technology Center, and approximately 130,000 square feet of Columbia Street Properties), and major special development projects including the Craft District, Trades District, Regional Sports Complex, and data center / Malaga water infrastructure initiatives. Technical operations rely on airport management systems, a SCADA monitoring platform for the Malaga Water District, and conventional property and lease management infrastructure rather than proprietary software products.

CDRPA's revenue model combines recurring property tax levies across both port districts with subscription-style income from commercial real estate leasing, airport FBO services, hangar rentals, and tenant fees. Grant programs (notably the Partners in Economic Development grants and CERB-funded initiatives) and sponsorship/advertising programs provide supplementary funding. The entity executes large-scale capital projects through direct relationships with public and private partners, including a flagship arrangement with Microsoft under which approximately $50 million in water infrastructure improvements are being delivered on behalf of the Malaga Water District. The organization operates with roughly 25 staff across airport operations, economic development, finance, property management, and maintenance functions, serving tenants such as Swire Coca-Cola, Pacific Aerospace, Pregis Corporation, Confluence Health, Frito Lay, CMI Orchards, and the Washington State Army National Guard, alongside government entities including the US Forest Service and Chelan County PUD.

Name

Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority

Legal name

Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority

Website

https://cdrpa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority is an independent Washington State government entity formed in 2020 by consolidating two county port districts, serving as the principal economic development agency for Chelan and Douglas Counties through ownership of four regional airports, multiple business parks, and large-scale infrastructure projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wenatchee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Levy: CDRPA collects property tax levies from both Port of Chelan County and Port of Douglas County districts. The property tax levy-rate continues to decrease while the organization manages increasing assets and investments.
2. Commercial Real Estate Leasing: Revenue from leasing industrial buildings, office space, land parcels, and hangar facilities at various business parks including Pangborn Business Park, Olds Station Business Park, Cashmere Mill District, and Confluence Technology Center.
3. Airport Operations: Revenue from airport operations including FBO services, fueling, hangar rentals, and airport-related fees at Pangborn Memorial Airport and other regional airports.
4. Grant Programs: CDRPA administers the Partners in Economic Development Grant Program, providing funding to nonprofit organizations and municipalities for economic development projects.
5. Sponsorship and Advertising: Program supporting projects aligned with CDRPA's focus on economic growth, workforce development, tourism, and environmental stewardship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CDRPA is a public regional port authority that operates four airports (Pangborn Memorial, Mansfield, Waterville, Lake Chelan), leases industrial and commercial real estate across four business parks and the Confluence Technology Center, administers economic development programs and grants, and develops special projects including the Craft District, Trades District, and Malaga Water Infrastructure. Its core function is regional economic development, infrastructure investment, and property management for Chelan and Douglas Counties in Washington State.

Product overview

Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority (CDRPA) operates as a regional economic development agency managing a portfolio of airports, business parks, and real estate properties across Chelan and Douglas Counties in Washington State. The organization provides infrastructure and facilities rather than traditional software products. Its core offerings include four regional airports (Pangborn Memorial Airport, Mansfield Airport, Waterville Airport, and Lake Chelan Airport), multiple business parks (Pangborn Business Park, Confluence Technology Center, Cashmere Mill District, Olds Station Business Park), and special development projects including the Craft District, Trades District, and Regional Sports Complex. The authority also facilitates data center infrastructure development and municipal water system improvements in partnership with major technology companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pangborn Memorial Airport: Regional airport serving North Central Washington, operated by CDRPA
• Confluence Technology Center
• Trades District
• Craft District

Products and services

• Pangborn Memorial Airport Regional airport serving North Central Washington, providing commercial air service, general aviation, FBO services (fueling, aircraft parking, ground support), and supporting economic growth through transportation connectivity. The airport includes an Executive Hangar Pad Development with nine pad-ready sites for private and corporate aviation.
• Mansfield Airport Regional airport facility operated by CDRPA serving the Mansfield area in Douglas County, providing general aviation access for the region.
• Waterville Airport Regional airport facility operated by CDRPA serving the Waterville area in Douglas County, providing general aviation access.
• Lake Chelan Airport Regional airport facility operated by CDRPA serving the Lake Chelan area, providing general aviation access for the region.
• Pangborn Business Park Commercial and industrial business park located near Pangborn Memorial Airport, offering properties for businesses and aviation-related enterprises. Tenants include Accor Technology, US Forest Service (CWICC), and Swire Coca-Cola.
• Olds Station Business Park Industrial and commercial business park in Wenatchee offering facilities for various business operations. Tenants include Pacific Aerospace, Chelan County PUD, Pregis Corporation, Sinclair Systems, Confluence Health, Frito Lay, and CMI Orchards.
• Confluence Technology Center Technology and business center offering meeting spaces and office facilities for regional businesses, located at 285 Technology Center Way, Wenatchee. Operates as a premier meeting and event space.
• Cashmere Mill District Mixed-use redevelopment project transforming historic industrial buildings in Cashmere into commercial and retail spaces. Tenants include Blue Spirits Distilling and Hurst International.
• Craft District Planned brewery-anchored creative district in Wenatchee integrating breweries, wineries, cideries, food, music, and art experiences, connecting downtown to the waterfront. Approximately 100,000 square feet across six central buildings.
• Trades District Purpose-built small business hub at Pangborn Airport Business Park providing flexible space for entrepreneurs, makers, and trades to launch and grow businesses. Anchor tenants include Armour Wines, Cascadia Tap House, Viva Creative Studio, Lilies of the Valley, Heirloom Baking Company, Aspen Scientific, Wellmannmoto, The Valley Pizza Joint, Four Farthings Therapy, and Sekawan Coffee.
• Partner Grant Program CDRPA-administered grant program providing funding to nonprofit organizations and municipalities for economic development projects aligned with strategic goals in business development, retention, and expansion. Applications are reviewed by a committee and approved by the Board of Directors.
• Data Center Infrastructure Support Digital infrastructure supporting data center operations in the region, including the Malaga Cooling Water Facility developed in partnership with Microsoft for data center cooling needs. Microsoft is funding approximately $50 million in water infrastructure improvements within the Malaga Water District.

Quantifiable outcome

• First functional consolidation of two county-wide ports in Washington State (January 2020)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• MicrosoftflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicrosoft is funding approximately $50 million in water infrastructure improvements within the Malaga Water District. While these projects support Microsoft's new Malaga campus development, they provide significant long-term benefits to Malaga residents through new wells, reservoirs, and pipeline infrastructure. CDRPA is executing construction projects on behalf of the Malaga Water District. Microsoft also partnered with CDRPA on the Malaga Cooling Water Facility, with CDRPA purchasing and developing the land.
• Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDRPA partners with Washington SBDC as part of its mission to support entrepreneurship and small business success. SBDC offers one-on-one confidential no-cost advising, workshops, and customized market research services. SBDC is part of national America's SBDC network operated under Washington State University and U.S. Small Business Administration agreement.
• Hispanic Business Council (HBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBC works to build trust and unify Latinx-owned businesses with the broader Wenatchee Valley business community through advocacy, education, and equitable access to resources on a bilingual platform. Operates in alignment with Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce with 8-15 appointed members serving three-year terms.
• NCW Tech AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDRPA encourages tenants and local entrepreneurs to explore NCW Tech Alliance programs that support small businesses and the community.
• Malaga Water DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDRPA is executing approximately $50 million in water infrastructure improvements on behalf of the Malaga Water District over 18 months. Projects include new wells, reservoirs, transmission mains, and SCADA monitoring system to modernize the District's infrastructure.
• Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIn September 2024, CDRPA secured a CERB grant of $75,000 with $25,000 match to move the Craft District design phase forward.
• Graham Baba ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm engaged to review design and economic feasibility for adaptive reuse of Columbia Street Properties buildings (6 central buildings, approximately 100,000 square feet) for the Craft District development.
• Forte ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted in January 2025 to refine the vision for the Craft District, complete design development, provide building permit reports, and formulate construction cost estimates. Work completed in late 2025.
• Trades District TenantscoreOthersAnchor tenants include Armour Wines, Cascadia Tap House, Viva Creative Studio, Lilies of the Valley, Heirloom Baking Company, Aspen Scientific, Wellmannmoto, The Valley Pizza Joint, Four Farthings Therapy, Sekawan Coffee, and upcoming Golden Valley Signs and Lowkey Meadery.
• Washington State Army National GuardflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDRPA successfully recruited the Washington State Army National Guard to establish a presence at Pangborn Memorial Airport. This enhances the airport's significance as a regional hub while providing the National Guard with a vital operational base. Expected to bring increased economic activity, job opportunities, and bolster regional security and emergency response capabilities.
• Our Valley Our FuturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional initiative whose Action Plan recommended building a Regional Sports Complex. CDRPA is leading the feasibility study process in collaboration with city officials, county commissioners, port commissioners, and chamber representatives.
• BerryDunnminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting firm selected in March 2023 to conduct the Regional Sports Complex Feasibility Study. Study includes existing conditions survey, demographic/market analysis, public input, facility options, site analysis, financial performance estimates, economic impact, and funding options.
• Volaire Aviation ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation consulting firm founded by Jack Penning that has supported more than 110 airport clients across North America since 2017. Penning serves as keynote speaker at CDRPA's Partners in Economic Development events.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Greater Wenatchee Chamber of Commerce: Regional business organization that partners with CDRPA on economic development, business recruitment, and community engagement—provides a complementary channel for benchmarking regional economic development strategy in the same Wenatchee Valley market.
• Washington State Department of Commerce: State-level economic development agency that provides grant funding (including CERB awards to CDRPA), site selector partnerships, and policy frameworks—relevant ecosystem partner for benchmarking CDRPA's economic development plan and grant administration.

Direct peers

• Port of Anacortes: Washington State port authority operating marinas, industrial facilities, and an airport (Anacortes Airport), with a comparable small-team structure and regional economic development mandate in a similar-sized county.
• Port of Olympia: Mid-sized Washington port authority operating an airport (Olympia Regional), commercial real estate, and economic development programs—structurally analogous to CDRPA as a regional special purpose district under Title 53 RCW.
• Port of Bellingham: Washington State port authority of comparable regional scale, operating a mix of airport (Bellingham International), marinas, industrial real estate, and economic development initiatives—closely matching CDRPA's multi-asset port authority model.

Regional players

• Spokane International Airport: Regional airport authority in Eastern Washington operating a comparable commercial and general aviation facility—useful peer for Pangborn Memorial Airport FBO services, hangar leasing, and aviation infrastructure investment strategy.
• Tri-Cities Airport (PSC): Regional Washington airport serving a multi-city catchment with commercial and general aviation operations—comparable in scale and function to Pangborn Memorial Airport and the three smaller regional airports CDRPA operates.

Broad incumbents

• Port of Long Beach: Large established port authority with extensive real estate, infrastructure development, and tenant recruitment programs—useful benchmark for capital project execution, TIF-style financing tools, and tenant mix diversity at scale far above CDRPA.
• Port of Seattle: Larger Washington port authority operating Sea-Tac Airport, cruise terminals, and a major seaport—provides broad benchmarking for aviation operations, FBO services, and industrial real estate leasing practices at CDRPA, though at vastly greater scale.
• Port of Tacoma: Washington port authority with industrial real estate, economic development, and property management operations—relevant comparable for CDRPA's business park leasing and public-private partnership execution, though focused on maritime trade.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ChelanDouglasPort
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• Instagraminstagram.com/cdrpa_wa

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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