ABOUT LEWIS COUNTY
LOCATION
- Situated centrally between Seattle and Portland.
- Served by two I-5 interchanges and near egional hospital, community college, shopping and residential districts.
INCENTIVES
- Tax Relief – Due to the impacts of timber harvest reductions, Lewis County has been included in a number of financial incentive programs to assist companies choosing to locate here.
- Labor Force – Our labor force is no stranger to hard work. Raised on the timber and agricultural industries, we have large numbers of excellent workers available to new industries.
- Education – Centralia College is the state’s oldest community college. Two-year associate degrees covering 40 disciplines are offered. Lewis County students consistently score above average on national standardized tests.
- Quality of Life – Lewis County is one of the most beautiful places in the country. It offers excellent recreation and cultural activities.
TRANSPORTATION
- Highway – Located directly off I-5 for north-south trucking. A proposed new interchange with direct access to the Port is in the design stage. For eastbound traffic, Highway 12 is located approximately 8 miles south.
- Rail – The Port offers access to main north-south rail line services by both Burlington Northern and Union Pacific. Rail spurs can be extended to sites as needed.
- Air – The Chehalis/Centralia Airport has a 5000 foot runway and is located approximately 4 miles from the Port. The area is 70 miles from the International Airports of Seattle and Portland.
- Sea – There are several deep water container ports as close as 60 miles from the Park, including Tacoma, Seattle, and Portland.
INFRASTRUCTURE
- Land/Permits – Lewis County offers a streamlined permit process – often issued within 15 business days. We offer a pro-business and development climate with cooperation between business and government.
- Electric – The Lewis County Public Utility District, supplier to The Port of Chehalis, can meet virtually all voltage requirements for manufacturing and industrial applications with single and three-phase power. They operate with a reliable looped distribution system with some of the most competitive rates in the nation.
- Gas – Natural gas supplies are available through an industrial capacity line to all Port sites provided by the Puget Sound Energy Company.
- Water/Sewer – The City of Chehalis provides municipal water and sewage disposal service to the sites within the Port’s boundaries. Fire flow water availability is excellent for industrial and warehouse facilities.
For additional information please contact:
| JIM ROTHLIN Executive Director The Port of Chehalis 222A Downie Road Chehalis, Washington 98532 |
Office: (360) 748-9365 Fax: (360) 740-0204 portofchehalis@localaccess.com |
www.portofchehalis.com
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