economic Development

What's being done to help rural economies grow and prosper.  And what more can be done?  Rod Bain has more.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...

The US Department of Transportation has awarded the Port of Portland $24,360,000 to make infrastructure improvements and upgrades.  Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced the funding Monday, saying ports are crucial to the economy.   “...

One way stakeholders enroll prosperity efforts hope to facilitate economic development is via public and private lender participation and partnership.  Strengthening such collaboration was the focus of a national lender partnership forum held at the agriculture department headquarters in Washington DC earlier this week.   ...

Flo Sayre discusses the economic impact the Columbia Basin has had on the entire region.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

In an effort to market the merits of the region to agricultural and non-agricultural business looking for growth opportunities, several local counties have joined forces to create the Eastern Washington Economic Development Alliance.  A partnership combines the efforts of the Adams County Development Council, Grant County Economic Development Council, Port of Pasco and Yakima County Development As

USDA is seeking applications for loans and grants to help support the start-up or expansion of rural businesses.  The funding is being provided through the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program.  Under this program, USDA provides zero-interest loans and grants to local utilities, which use the funding to create revolving funds for projects that will create or retain jobs in rural areas