The Port of The Dalles receives leads from the state of Oregon on businesses looking for places to move to, and while many are for property needs that are larger than this region can accommodate, it does underscore the need for having land identified for economic development. Port Executive Director Andrea Klaas says the core of their work is local businesses that are trying to expand. Klaas says the Port of The Dalles only has about 20 acres available for new businesses, and they are looking for higher density employment on those lands than they have in the past.