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Where Business
Happens.

Columbia Business Center

Space
Available.

Property Features

Columbia Business Center has evolved into one of the largest most unique industrial parks in the Pacific Northwest with over 220 acres of waterfront property housing 2 million square feet of outside storage, rail services, barge/water access and 27 buildings that are home to more than 100 tenants.

With an ideal location along the Columbia River, this location’s reputation as a vital business center was established in early 1942 when the Kaiser shipyard launched the first of the more than 140 ships constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. At the peak of operations over 38,000 people were employed here effectively tripling the population of Vancouver which is why it is still affectionately referred to locally as "the Kaiser Shipyard". Blending vintage buildings with new is part of the unique character of Columbia Business Center, enabling it to suit a diverse range of businesses from steel manufacturers to beverage distributors, from electrical contractors to physical therapists.

The versatility of this park is unmatched as many buildings are rail-served and larger projects can be loaded out on the Columbia River by way of the active barge slip. Strategically located off Highway 14 and minutes away from both I-5 and I-205, with shopping, restaurants, walking trails and many other amenities at Columbia Business Center’s doorstep, this remains the place "Where Business Happens". Columbia Business Center’s dynamic history contributes to its vibrant tenant base and high occupancy rate. We invite you to contact us so you become a part of our future!


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Great
Location.

As they say, "location, location, location". Columbia Business Center's (CBC) irreplaceable location in the Pacific Northwest makes it one-of-a-kind in enhancing businesses' abilities to be successful.

Location Overview

+ 6,200 lineal feet along the Columbia River shoreline in Vancouver, Washington.
+ Less than one mile from Interstate 5, minutes from Interstate 205 and directly connected to the primary east-west highway in Clark County (State Route 14).
+ Portland Airport, downtown Vancouver, downtown Portland, Port of Vancouver and Port of Portland are all located within a fifteen mile radius.
+ Business and residential densities are generally much higher around CBC compared to other business parks in the greater Vancouver/Portland region.
+ CBC is located adjacent to Burlington Northern Santa Fe's mainline. The mainline is serviced by a direct spur access and is less than three miles from the Vancouver Rail Yard.

Location Advantages

+ West Coast Pulse Point
Located along Interstate 5 and adjacent to Portland, Oregon, CBC is tapped into the primary north-south transportation route connecting Vancouver, British Columbia, Seattle, San Francisco and southern California.
+ Multi-Modal Bonanza
With direct, convenient access to interstate and local freeways, the Columbia River, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe mainline and Portland Airport, all varieties of transportation modes or combinations thereof are efficiently met at CBC.
+ Get There Fast
With direct access to State Route 14, easy access to Interstate 5 and 205, and a smooth connection to Interstate 84, connecting to the greater metropolitan area or traveling further east-west or north-south is fast and efficient.
+ Convenience is King
With over 38,000 other businesses in a ten-mile radius and convenient commutes to a large portion of the metropolitan area, businesses can be more convenient to customers, suppliers and employees.
+ Washington Wins
Washington, and in particular Vancouver, Washington, is a business-friendly community offering:
  • No state corporate or personal income tax.
  • A talented workforce with low labor costs compared to other west coast locations.
  • Lower business costs such as property taxes and utility costs.
  • Vancouver’s cost of living is below the national average and among the lowest on the west coast.

Countless
Amenities.

Columbia Business Center’s centralized location within the environs of an urban area provides countless on-site and off-site amenities. You can have your cake and eat it too –

Here are just a few of the benefits:

On-site Amenities

+ 2 million square feet of outside storage space accommodates staging, fabrication and assembly, storage and parking needs.
+ Card-Lock Fueling Station
+ Commercial Truck Wash
+ Public Truck Scale
+ Over 1,800 parking spaces to meet varying requirements.
+ Extensive multi-carrier broadband/telecommunication infrastructure.
+ On-site property management and engineering staff provides fast response time and a collaborative team approach.

Off-site Amenities

+ Eat, Meet and Entertain
There are a broad array of restaurant alternatives within minutes of CBC to eat, meet or entertain.
+ Places to Stay
Within a five minute drive there are numerous hotels which can provide the desired corporate accommodations.
+ Goods and Services
At the doorstep of CBC is Grand Central, (shopping center including Fred Meyer) downtown Vancouver and Jantzen Beach (large multi-purpose retail) to name but a few.
+ Blow Off Steam
With waterfront parks and miles of trails connected directly to CBC it is possible to exercise, take a break or enjoy what the community has to offer.
+ Get Culture
Fort Vancouver, Clark College, as well as Vancouver’s main library, convention center and community center are all conveniently located in the immediate vicinity.
Busy street near Columbia Business Center

By Rail, River,
Road & Sky.

Columbia Business Center is unique in offering the full menu of transportation alternatives including rail, barge and third party logistics providers to meet all types of inbound and outbound demands for moving products.

These are just a few of the benefits:

Rail

+ Mainline Connection
CBC is served with a rail spur directly connected to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe mainline along the north side of the property.
+ Here to Serve
Rail car delivery within CBC is provided by an on-site team which can be responsive to any unusual requests and requirements and your overall business needs.
+ Fast and Efficient
Twice-a-day rail switching at CBC provides a faster turnover of inventory and increased operational efficiency along with lower demurrage charges from Burlington Northern Santa Fe due to an expedited turn around of rail cars.
+ Maximizing Resources
Predictability of switching within two four-hour switching segments in an eight-hour period allows for more productive scheduling of resources and the possibility of a reduced footprint.
+ Options
CBC offers the ability to store or queue rail cars on-site and provide inter-building rail car switching for businesses who may occupy more than one building at CBC.

Barge Slips

+Water Highway
River access facilitates the movement of products which are too large to truck or ship by rail.
+ You Ship
You will experience no red tape or interference as CBC's barge slips are private and do-it-yourself in nature.
+ Good Capacity
Two barge slips accommodate river and ocean-going vessels up to 400 feet. Outside storage capacity near the barge slips allows for simplified staging and storage.
Columbia Business Center - Train Yard

Available to Fit
Your Every Need.

Columbia Business Center has 27 buildings available for light industrial, distribution and flex space to meet a broad spectrum of business needs. No other business park in the Pacific Northwest offers the breadth of facility options and amenities found at CBC.

These are just a few of the benefits:

Light Industrial / Distribution

+ Loading
Common dock, dock high, dock levelers and grade-level loading available.
+ Bays
Large bays provide ease of space planning and efficiency.
+ Clearance
Height clearances up to twenty-eight feet.
+ Rail
Rail access to some buildings.
+ Storage / Staging
Large truck courts and outside storage for maneuverability and staging needs.

Flex

+ Office
Quality office in various sizes to accommodate a wide variety of requirements.
+ Flexibility
With multiple buildings and tenant spaces, CBC businesses have been able to meet their needs over long periods of time.
+ Parking / Storage
CBC flex buildings offer ample parking and the availability of outside storage.
Map of our Location

Industrial
Strength Spaces.

CBC Heavy Industrial

As a center for heavy industry for well over fifty years, Columbia Business Center is uniquely equipped to meet the varied needs of heavy industry and manufacturing. Appropriate zoning, customized facilities, rail, barge slips and outside storage provide desired ingredients for many successful businesses.

These are just a few of the benefits:

Heavy Industrial / Manufacturing

+ Zoning
Heavy industrial zoning permits the widest range of industrial and manufacturing uses.
+ Facilities
Height clearances up to fifty feet and large bays for the most unusual requirements.
+ Power
Power to meet the extra needs of heavy industry.
+ Cranes
Heavy crane rail capacity to support up to twenty-five ton cranes.
+ Project Focus
Understanding the project focus of heavy industry and lease structures, and space availability to meet such needs.

Outside Storage / Assembly

+ Barge
Barge slips provide a means of moving products too large or bulky to move by truck or rail.
+ Outside Storage
Stage it, park it, store it or assemble it on over 1.75 million square feet of storage area in close proximity to facilities.
+ Rail
Rail access throughout the business park.

Columbia Business Center

Management
Team

Dave Brown

Dave Hayden

Sr. Industrial Building Engineer

Dave Brown

Geoff Bennett

Industrial Building Engineer

Dave Brown

Janet Wuestneck

Senior Portfolio Manager

Dave Brown

Shannon Donnelly

Assistant Property Manager

COLUMBIA COMMERCIAL, LLC

DAVE BROWN - SENIOR BROKER
Phone: 360-957-4759
Email: dave@ccpprop.com

COLEMAN BROWN - BROKER
Phone: 360-952-4758
Email: coleman@ccpprop.com

CBC Property Brochure - (PDF Download)
Aerial Map - (PDF Download)

Loading Bay located at Columbia Business Center