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Opinion: Vision and Leadership Deliver Big Day In Modern Port History By Brent Grening, CEO To most people, October 9 was just an ordinary day. For port commissioners and staff, however, it will [...]

Opinion: Advanced Manufacturing Center Will Grow, Protect Jobs By Brent Grening, CEO When it comes to economic development, recent years have been good. Ridgefield and SW Washington have [...]

WHY RIDGEFIELD NEEDS ITS COMMUNITY PORT Brent Grening, CEO The role of cities and counties in our communities is generally understood. They provide police and fire protection and help manage [...]

Legacy Thinking Holding Us Back By Brent Grening, CEO New technologies and digital automation require vast amounts of data. Employers of all types are facing this reality as the true impacts come [...]

Are We Ready? by Brent Grening, CEO Our regional economy is humming in many sectors. The most prosperous sectors, such as high-tech, education, health care and other knowledge-based industries [...]

2018: It’s Time to Invest by Brent Grening, CEO In 2018, roads, bridges and broadband infrastructure will be part of the national debate.  Investment in local infrastructure will bring jobs and [...]

by Brent Grening, CEO With increased activity in Ridgefield, Southwest Washington, and the entire metro area, keeping things moving has become a big challenge and is a high priority for our [...]

If the first half of the year is an indication, 2017 will be the year of smart people, places and things. The convergence of these three elements won’t be a flash-in-the-pan, but will be trending [...]

As Ridgefield and North Clark County grow and data transmission explodes – physical and digital connectivity are front-burner issues. It’s true here at home. It’s true in Olympia. It’s true in [...]

by Brent Grening, CEO Infrastructure is a word people like to throw around. It sounds smart and techy. But dropping the word in conversation isn’t enough. Getting infrastructure right is [...]