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Opportunity Happens Here!

Port of Benton drives economic growth, trade and tourism by providing quality infrastructure, facilities, land and multimodal transportation for businesses and the community. If you are starting a new business, relocating and need space to grow or planning an expansion, opportunity happens here.

Port District at a Glance:

$ 1  Million

in Payroll Revenue Generated Annually in the Port District

1  Jobs

Direct & Indirect by Port District Companies

$ 1  Million

in Revenues by Companies in Port Facilities = 5% of Benton County Economy

$ 1  Million

in Value-Added Agriculture Contributed Annually to the Gross State Product by Port Facilities

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Port District Highlights

2025 Entrepreneurial Awards

The annual Richland Rotary Entrepreneurial Awards luncheon will be held from Noon to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the Richland Riverfront Hotel.
Richland Rotary Club instituted this program in 1996 to recognize the importance of entrepreneurial spirit in the community for future economic diversification.
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Rail Information Night

Rail Modernization & Northwest Intermodal Facility Information Night | Monday, October 20 4 to 6 p.m. | 2579 Stevens Drive, Richland
Update on the rail intermodal facility on Port industrial property in North Richland, tie replacements, rail crossing upgrades and funding and project updates for 2026.

You're in Good Company.

Port of Benton is home to companies that are leading advancements in science, technology, research and development, advanced manufacturing, value-added agriculture, clean energy and more.

Closed, but still awesome.

  • 1st day of January (New Year’s Day)
  • 3rd Monday of January (Martin Luther King Day)
  • 3rd Monday of February (President’s Day)
  • Last Monday of May (Memorial Day)
  • 19th day of June (Juneteenth)
  • 4th day of July (Independence Day)
  • 1st Monday in September (Labor Day)
  • 11th day of November (Veteran’s Day)
  • 4th Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day)
  • The day immediately following Thanksgiving Day
  • 25th day of December (Christmas Day)