Opportunity Happens Here!
Port of Benton drives economic growth, trade and tourism by providing quality infrastructure 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.
“The Port’s focus on manufacturing has really helped us to expand. Our location in the Research District has given us the opportunity to form partnerships and collaborate with other tech industries. It’s also enabled access to a broader pool of talent and experience.”
"We count on the port and the Tri-Cities Research District to help this area thrive. Housing, commercial properties, and businesses help PNNL not only attract researchers, but keeps them happy and wanting to stay. By recruiting technology and R&D businesses to the Research District, the port helps with our technology deployment mission and in turn, the growth of our national lab."
“The Port of Benton planning and economic development is strategically focused. They do a great job of balancing regional demands with individual community needs.”
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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
Port of Benton Welcomes New Airport Mananger
Quentin Wright joined Port of Benton on Nov. 7 as Airport Manager for the port's Prosser and Richland airports.
Port of Benton Welcomes New Airport Manager
With experience in hangar lease management, and property and aircraft maintenance, Wright brings an expansive array of talents and skills to the port.
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Rail Caucus Legislators Tour Tri-Cities Rail Network
Members of the bipartisan Washington State Rail Caucus met in the Tri-Cities in September to hear from local, state and industry stakeholders about pressing issues impacting freight rail in the region.
Rail Caucus Legislators Tour Tri-Cities Rail Network
Port of Benton's short line has the distinction of transporting the second highest tonnage of goods in the state.
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Port of Benton Receives a Clean State Audit Report
Port of Benton has received an unmodified audit opinion on its fiscal year 2021 financial statements from the Washington State Auditor’s Office.
Port of Benton Receives a Clean State Audit Report
The auditor’s office reported no deficiencies in the design or operation of internal financial reporting controls and the financial position of the port as of December 31, 2021.
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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.
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