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Port to Buy Former Terminal Building at Richland Airport |
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September 19, 2023
RICHLAND, Wash. – Port of Benton will purchase the 12,000-square-foot former terminal building at its Richland Airport Business Park in the coming months to expand leasable space for aviation-related businesses and support the airport’s future growth.
The Community Aviation Revitalization Board (CARB) has approved the port for a $1.1 million low-interest loan, which will allow the port to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the building.
The Washington State Department of Transportation’s CARB loan program provides low-interest loans for revenue-producing projects to help public-use general aviation airports become more self-sustainable and less reliant on public funding.
“The building purchase is strategic for the Port and in line with Richland Airport’s Master Plan, which outlines future growth and development of the airport to benefit our region,” said Port Commission President Christy Rasmussen.
Located at 1845 Terminal Drive, the building was built in 1977 and was the commercial airport terminal for many years. That facility included a rental car facility, restaurant and office space. Over the years, the building has been home to several businesses.
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Fly Washington Passport - 4th Annual Fall Food Drive |
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Prosser and Richland Airports are participating in the 4th annual Fly Washington Fall Food Drive, which will kick-off on October 2, 2023.
All food collected will be donated to the local foodbanks.
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WSU Tri-Cities Hosts Fall Career and Internship Fair on Campus |
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Students and community members seeking employment or internships will have the opportunity to meet with area employers at the Washington State University Tri-Cities career and internship fair on Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held on the WSU Tri-Cities campus in the Consolidated Information Center and the Student Union Building. Registration for both employers and participants is now open. |
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Energy Northwest Public Power Forum |
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Designed with energy, utility and public power professionals in mind, presentations and discussions on topics including:
- Washington state transportation electrification strategy
- Workforce development
- Public power utilities and the supply chain
- Federal funding opportunities
- New nuclear developments and more! |
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Vintners Village to Welcome $1 M Tasting Room in 2024 |
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A Washington state transplant who pursued a love of winemaking plans to front the latest winery to set up shop in Prosser’s Vintners Village. |
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33rd Annual Great Prosser Balloon Rally |
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Hot Air Balloons take to the sky at The Great Prosser Balloon Rally. The balloons are scheduled to launch at sunrise from the Prosser Washington Airport on September 22, 23, 24 (weather permitting). |
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Pacific Northwest Mustang Club Fall Show |
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Save the date! Sunday, October 1 in Vintners Village! |
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Irwin Nash Collection in the WSU Tri-Cities Art Center Through Oct. 20 |
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The WSU Tri-Cities Art Center is featuring “Rooted: Irwin Nash Photographs of Yakima Valley Farmworkers”. The Irwin Nash collection documents farmworker labor, life, and activism in Washington’s Yakima Valley between 1967-1976. It captures poignant scenes of daily life and family joy as well as participation in local and national labor movements. The collection will be shown in two parts. Part one is open through Sept. 5 and part two runs from Sept. 12 – Oct. 20. A community gallery reception with special guest, Enrique Cerna, WSU Regent, will be held on Sept. 5, from 5-7 p.m. in the Art Center located in the Consolidated Information Center on the WSU Tri-Cities Campus, 2770 Crimson Way, Richland. |
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Our Rivers, Our Life - RiverFest 2023 |
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RiverFest 2023 will take place Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Kennewick's Columbia Park.
Celebrate our rivers, learn why hydropower is important, educational exhibits, hands-on learning experiences, music, entertainment, retail and food vendors.
Fun, free and for the whole family! |
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WSU Tri-Cities Workforce Training Opportunities Available to Port Tenants |
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WSU Tri-Cities is pleased to introduce Cougar Tracks, a collection of online and on-demand courses that we’ve developed in collaboration with leading business faculty and industry professionals. These courses are designed to help individuals take their careers to the next level and enable businesses to build a stronger, more competitive workforce.
WSU Tri-Cities, together with Port of Benton, has an exciting development in workforce development and education that’s going to make a big impact on our region, empowering businesses and individuals alike to unlock their full potential.
Full scholarships are available for eligible applicants for all Cougar Tracks courses, meaning employers and individuals alike can take advantage of this incredible training program at no cost. However, funds are limited so act now. |
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To learn more about scholarship opportunities and how to sign-up for Cougar Tracks continuing education courses, please contact Summers at the Port of Benton. |
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