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Port Offering Free Public Bus Tour |
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August 26, 2026
RICHLAND, Wash. – Port of Benton is hosting a free bus tour of the port’s district for the community on Wednesday, September 30, beginning at 8 a.m.
The bus will depart from the port’s main office at 3250 Port of Benton Blvd. in Richland. Light snacks and water will be provided.
The tour will showcase the port’s industrial facilities and rail network, including updates on port-wide capital projects.
Additionally, attendees will see the port’s Richland Airport and Prosser Airport, and locations in Prosser, such as Vintners Village, Prosser Wine & Food Park, Clore Center and a stop at Chukar Cherries.
The tour will conclude back at the port office, with the option to tour the USS Triton.
Space is limited, and registration is required. Register by September 23 at portofbenton.com/tour.
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Summers Miya
Marketing & Communications Manager
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Great Prosser Balloon Rally - This Weekend! |
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Experience the wonder of colorful balloons, breathtaking views, and family-friendly fun in Prosser.
September 25-27, 2026. |
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30th Annual Entrepreneurial Awards - Tickets Available! |
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Celebrating the people building businesses across Benton & Franklin Counties. Know someone worth honoring? Put their name forward.
Multiple awards will be presented, recognizing outstanding entrepreneurs, businesses, and leaders making an impact throughout our region.
Awards will be presented on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Richland Riverfront Hotel.
Tickets to the awards luncheon are available to purchase now! |
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Richland Airport Apron Improvement Project Update - September 21, 2026 |
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September 21, 2026
Crews completed compaction of the base rock and placed the first lift of asphalt last week. Concrete placement for the tie-down anchors is scheduled for later this week. The contractor tentatively plans to perform the striping work in front of the fuel facility next week, which will require a temporary shutdown of the 100LL self-service fuel system for several days. Once we confirm a firm schedule, we will send a notification and issue a NOTAM.
Contact
Summers Miya
Marketing & Communications Manager
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Cougar Tracks Holiday Sales Playbook Workshop - Oct 15 |
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Cougar Tracks Resilient Business Builders Network (RBBN)
Holiday Marketing Playbook: Strategies to Grow Small Business Sales
FREE to attend - registration required as spaces are limited!
Date: Oct 15
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: 7130 W Grandridge Blvd, Kennewick, WA | Bechtel Boardroom
The Holiday Marketing Playbook is a single, high-impact workshop built to help small businesses capture more seasonal sales and turn one-time holiday shoppers into loyal, year-round customers.
Led by advisors from the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the session blends proven seasonal marketing strategy, hands-on customer experience tactics, and AI-assisted tools so owners and marketers leave with a plan they can put to work immediately.
This session is ideal for:
• Small business owners and retailers preparing for the holiday rush
• Marketing and sales staff
• Entrepreneurs ready to put AI-powered marketing tools to work
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RiverFest - Our Rivers, Our Life |
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Saturday, October 3, 2026
Columbia Park
Businesses, community organizations and people from all walks of life throughout the region join together each year to host RiverFest. RiverFest is a FREE, fun, and educational family event, featuring exhibitors, vendors, and entertainment to showcase all the benefits of the Federal Columbia River Power System and highlight the four lower Snake River dams including navigation, irrigation, recreation and power. People of all ages will find something fun to do and learn about at RiverFest! |
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A Tri-Ports Collaboration Project |
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Port of Benton
3250 Port of Benton Boulevard
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