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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 hum in the [...]

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 economic growth to SWW 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 [...]

by Brent Grening, CEO The Discovery Corridor was the big topic at a recent Fairgrounds Neighborhood Association meeting. An impressive number of citizens, elected representatives, candidates and [...]

by Brent Grening, CEO I have a friend whose favorite question is, “what’s next”? He even named his boat Proximo – Latin for “next”. If you’re a sailor, it’s a good idea to keep a look out for [...]

by Brent Grening, CEO If you’re relatively new to Ridgefield and North Clark County, the number of changes in the Discovery Corridor may be taken for granted. Freeway exits for Ridgefield, Battle [...]

by Brent Grening, CEO 2016 looks like it’s going to be a big year for Ridgefield and north county. Rapid residential home construction will continue. More people here will create more demand for [...]