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WSU Tri-Cities partners with Port of Benton to offer wine and culinary education at newly reopened Clore Center
September 16, 2021 Richland, WA – Washington State University Tri-Cities is partnering with the Port of Benton to offer wine and culinary education at the newly reopened Walter Clore Wine
Port of Benton Begins Prosser Taxilane Project; Detours Established for Airport Users
July 30, 2021 Richland, Wash. – As previously announced, the Port of Benton has received $600,854 through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to make improvements and
Port Of Benton Partners With City Of Richland On 2021 Pavement Maintenance Program; Road Closures And Detours Planned for July and August
Originally Posted July 13, 2021 Revised July 21, 2021 Revised July 31, 2021 Richland, Wash. – The Port of Benton Commission and City of Richland City Council authorized an interlocal
Statement on the Prosser Airport (George O. Beardsley Field) Campground
July 1, 2021 Richland, Wash. – The Port of Benton sincerely appreciates all feedback on the Prosser Airport Campground closure. The Port understands the removal of the trees will end
Press Release: 2021 Pavement Maintenance Program, July Road Closures
June 29, 2021 Richland, Wash. – The Port of Benton has selected Central Paving to perform initial 2021 pavement maintenance on Port owned and maintained streets. The Port Commission awarded
Prosser and Richland Airports Receive Federal Grants for Improvements and Expansion; Prosser Airport Campground to Close
June 28, 2021 Richland, Wash. – Port of Benton has received $855,747 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to make substantial safety improvements at
Port of Benton Receives Aa3 Rating, Financing Secured for STEM Tourism Welcome Center
May 24, 2021 Richland, Wash. – Port of Benton recently secured Northwest Municipal Advisors to lay out a pathway to refinance existing debt at a lower rate, and free up
Economic Development Week: Partnerships
May 13, 2021 Economic Development Week: Partnerships Partnerships are an integral part of economic development. The Port partners with many other agencies to ensure the success of our community and
Crow Butte Park Launches 2021 Season With Contactless Reservations and Parking Passes
February 3, 2021 Richland, Wash. – Port of Benton recently launched a new website for its Crow Butte Park in Paterson, crowbutte.com. For the first time, visitors can pay for
Ron Branine Promoted To Director Of Facilities And Operations For The Port Of Benton
Richland, WA – December 15, 2020 Ron Branine has been promoted to the Director of Facilities and Operations for the Port of Benton. With nearly thirty years of facilities management
New solar development planned for 300 acres in Richland
Richland, WA – November 30, 2020 Energy Northwest and Tucci Energy Services are planning a new partnership to develop what could become Washington’s largest utility-scale photovoltaic solar project. The companies
Port Of Benton Launches New Website Targeted At Promoting Real Estate and Economic Development In Tri-Cities
Richland, WA – October 7, 2020 The Port of Benton has launched a new website – www.portofbenton.com – the new website focuses on an easier to use interface to see
