“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.”