Port of Whitman County

Today, the Port of Whitman County Commissioners approved the Port’s 2025 budget after a discussion and public hearing. The budget outlines the Port’s expected revenues from its leases and tax levy, and its expenditures for operations, debt service, and capital investments to support economic vitality of Whitman County and the region. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g5xxt4xq

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, November 21st, for our regularly scheduled Port Commission meeting. Port Commission meetings are located at 302 N. Mill Street and virtually. To view the meeting agenda and online meeting link, please visit https://lnkd.in/gCURtyVD.

The Port of Whitman County is partnering with Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to host a cybersecurity training for small businesses next Wednesday, November 20th, from 9am to 12pm at the Pullman Parks & Recreation Center. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gyv6-WiM

Today, the Port of Whitman County Commissioners authorized an earnest money agreement for a property behind Colfax High School as a potential site for a new childcare facility. The Commission’s action comes after several months of community engagement around and analysis of the gaps and needs for childcare in Whitman County. “Consistent with the Port’s mission and our role as Whitman County’s associate development organization, we are learning more, responding to the community’s needs, and determining how best to support this as a workforce and quality-of-life issue," said Port Commission President Tom Kammerzell. "This is yet another example of the Port broadening its efforts across Whitman County.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDvvFSNq #colfaxwa #childcare

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, November 7th, for our regularly scheduled Port Commission meeting. Port Commission meetings are located at 302 N. Mill Street and virtually. To view the meeting agenda and online meeting link, please visit https://lnkd.in/gCURtyVD.

On this day in 1958, an election was held to establish a port district in Whitman County, leading to the creation of the Port of Whitman County. Today, the Port remains dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people in Whitman County through industrial real estate, multi-modal transportation, economic development, and on-water recreation. Learn more about Port history: https://lnkd.in/gNXnpj4c https://lnkd.in/gA4974xv

Hello November! Check out the list of our scheduled webinars and events this month and register today → https://conta.cc/4hwCDdx

Palouse Hills Driving Academy, one of the Whitman County start-up businesses who spoke in a past Port economic development meeting, recently let Port staff know that their first three driving classes are completely full! Are you looking for driver's education courses in Whitman County? Learn more or contact them directly: https://lnkd.in/gqvbZX6n

The Port of Whitman County stands as a leading economic development agency for the region. Through strategic investments in land and infrastructure development, it has become a hub for diverse industries, including industrial parks and inland water ports like Wilma, Almota, and Central Ferry, contributing significantly to the region's prosperity. Learn more about your port on the Palouse: https://lnkd.in/gwcVGAHP

Are you thinking about succession planning for your small business? Port of Whitman County staff recently met with the Northwest Cooperative Development Center, which assists individuals and businesses in converting to a cooperative, employee-owned business model. One opportunity available to you in succession planning is to sell your business to your employees and create a worker co-op. In Washington State, you can take a tax credit for up to 50% (but no more than $25,000) of the costs of converting your business to a co-op. Learn more about the process from the Northwest Cooperative Development Center's resource: #smallbusiness #washingtonstate #successionplanning