Port Of Mattawa
The port retains three major properties, Wahluke Industrial Park, Sentinel Gap Industrial Park and the Pat-Chee Industrial Park.
History
The port came into being on November 4, 1958 by the citizens of the Mattawa area. During the 1950s and 1960s, the port district focused on industrial development.
In 1964, the Port of Mattawa joined the Washington Public Ports Association.
In 1997 the port purchased properties for business development.
In 2008 the port received funding through loans and grants to create a wastewater facility for wine processing.
Management
The current Executive Director, since 2014, is Lars Leland. There are also three members of the Board of Commissioners: Verlyn Coulson (District 1), Lauri Dayton (District 2), and Glenn Leland (District 3).
References
- ^ "Grant County commissioners pass resolution on October 6, 1958, setting vote on creating Port of Mattawa". www.historylink.org. Retrieved 2015-12-22.
- ^ "WPPA Spring Meeting 2012" (PDF). WPPA Minutes. May 18, 2012.