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Welcome to our newest special publication, Valley Industry. By definition industry is the economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories or plain old hard work. Prosser and Grandview have many major industries that employ thousands of people. The Port of Benton, Tree Top, Inc. Milne Fruit, Chukar Cherries, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Kenyon Zero Storage and Fruitsmart just to mention a few in the area. It is our pleasure to acknowledge them and share information about some of those industries in our community. We hope you enjoy our publication of Industry.
A new contact station will be added to Crow Butte Park to welcome visitors.
The Prosser Airport has a new fixed-base operator, Westwind Aviation. Westwind offers flight instruction, aircraft rental, maintenance and fuel.
The Port continues to partner with Sundance Aviation, the fixed-base operator at the Richland Airport.
The U.S.S. Triton Sail Park, Richland
By Scott D. Keller, PPM Executive Director, Port of Benton
2018 was a busy year with the construction of two buildings costing approximately five million dollars. We are looking forward to 2019 to plan for the next period of development. After the completion of the improvements to the Richland Airport entrance, the next phase will reflect an archway hoisting a silhouette of the “Day’s Pay” B-17 Bomber. The B-17 was paid for from donations by every employee of Hanford Engineer Works as their way to contribute to support the World War II effort. The Port continues to partner with Sundance Aviation, the fixedbase operator at the Richland Airport. Sundance plans to lease an additional 14,400 square foot building for avionics, turbine repair and maintenance services. Sundance has been a key factor in the growth of the airport since moving on site 14 years ago. The Prosser Airport has a new fixedbase operator, WestWind Aviation.
WestWind offers flight instruction, aircraft rental, maintenance and fuel. We are planning some final improvement upgrades to the recently constructed Chukar Cherry manufacturing building. A facade improvement will be added to the original building fronting Wine Country Road. Chukar is a nationally known specialty food manufacturer that started in a Port development building located in Prosser in 1988. A new contact station will be added to Crow Butte Park to welcome visitors. The park has become an “oasis in the desert” and has grown into one of the premier parks in Washington state. The Port leased the Park from the Corps of Engineers 11 years ago. With help from the Recreation and Conservation Office the Port has funded improvements with updated boat ramps, moorage slips, electrical services and a playground for children. Thanks to the Recreation and Conservation Office and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, we are beginning to update the master plan and the planning and design phase for the addition of 22 RV sites near the marina. We will continue to plan for improvements to the USS Triton Sail Park in North Richland. Restroom facilities and a visitor information area showcasing the USS Triton’s history are envisioned. SIGN Fracture Care International purchased the Port’s 38,000 square foot development building located at 451 Hills on their 20th Anniversary. An official anniversary celebration will be held March 16, 2019 at the Tri-City Convention Center. Jeanne Dillner, CEO, Secretary/Treasurer of SIGN recently stated, “We are honored to have been a tenant of the Port. They have been an excellent partner and supporter of SIGN since our inception in 1999. As
Completion of the improvements to the Richland Airport entrance, the next phase will reflect an archway hoisting a silhouette of the “Day’s Pay” B 17 Bomber.
we move into our next 20 years, we look ahead to designing new products, adding more educational opportunities for the surgeons in developing countries, and to providing thousands more patients the ability to heal from disabling fractures and bone deformities caused by road traffic and other accidents. Buying the building from the Port affords us the flexibility to expand our design and manufacturing capacity at a rate which lines up with the needs of the patients we serve.” We are working with local developers to repurpose two 40,000 square foot buildings at the Technology and Business
Park. The developers have purchased the buildings and 7.52 acres of land to redevelop and attract future small business growth in Richland. The Port and the City of Richland have begun planning for the newly acquired 1,641-acre site in North Richland, which will be dedicated to energy-related research, development and manufacturing. The Port values its partnerships with Benton County, the Cities of Richland, Prosser and Benton City, TRIDEC, Prosser EDA, Benton City EDC and our constituents for continued economic development in Benton County.
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Port of Grandview History Since 1985, the City of Grandview has been blessed with the presence of Jim Sewell. He and his wife, Sharon, moved from British Columbia to be closer to her family. Prior to this move, Sewell was the City Administrator for the City of Vernon. Starting in 1985 and for the next 21 years, Sewell served as the City Administrator for Grandview. Sewell retired from that position in 2006 and in that same year he was appointed as a Commissioner for the 2nd District of the Port of Grandview. Sewell’s appointment to this position was in response to the preceding commissioner stepping down. Sewell then ran for Port Commissioner for District 2 and was elected by the residents of that Port District, where he has served since 2006. Over the past six years, Sewell has been serving as the President of the Port Commission. In 1964 the Port of Grandview was established and in 1965, the Port of Sunnyside had the idea to annex Grandview into its own port district. A petition opposing the 1965 annexation was signed by Grandview’s industries and its farmers. The residents of Grandview rejected that plan! 23 years later, Grandview residents were far more open to the idea of belonging to a Port District. Supporters of the Port of Grandview proposal said “...residents have realized the value of a Port after years of watching new industry and jobs slip away to neighboring districts.” In November 1988, the voters in Grandview overwhelmingly approved the creation of the Port of Grandview. The Port of Grandview was the last port to be formed in the state of Washington, making the Port the youngest in the State. The main purpose or focus of the Port of Grandview is to attract new business and create new jobs within the City limits of Grandview. Washington has 75 public port
districts, more than any other state. Each of these districts have an independent governing body which is run by commissioners who are elected by the local voters. Ports operate major marine terminals and small local docks and marinas; international airports and general aviation fields; parks and recreation areas; and industrial and business parks. The state’s first port districts were established in 1911. In that year, Washington state legislature authorized their formation and created the basic structure of the ports. These and similar guidelines continue within all port districts still today. Public ports are now an accepted part of the State’s government and economic life. Since the formation of the Port of Grandview, many new business parks have been able to grow and develop. One of the first Port of Grandview business parks was the Wallace Way Business Park. Wallace Way Park began as a 28-acre lot and has since been developed by businesses such as Dion Bilt MFG, LLC., Olson Brothers Blueberry Packing, Valley Spray LLC, and Columbia River Steel and Construction. Only a few acres remain available within the Wallace Way Business Park. The second business park for the Port of Grandview is the Byam Business Park. This business park is named after a former Port of Grandview Commissioner Colleen Byam, who was a champion for economic development in Grandview. During her three terms (18 years) as a port commissioner, Byam was celebrated for playing an important role in helping bring the Walmart Distribution Center, Yakima Valley Community College Branch Campus and numerous other businesses to Grandview. Lately the Byam Business Park has been seeing a lot of action, with new businesses beginning or completing construction within the past year. The Byam Business
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Park is a 68-acre lot that is now home to these businesses: Fast Mobile Services, Bestebreur Construction, Henningsen Cold Storage, and Indian River Trucking. The Port of Grandview was involved in one of the biggest economic successes in the region, the building of an 880,000-square foot Wal-Mart grocery distribution warehouse center in Grandview built in 2003. The Port and the City of Grandview worked together to bring that project to the region. Approximately 100 acres of Port property are available within the City limits which are prepared and zoned for industrial development. In order to expedite new development of this property, and to meet the special
needs of a large food processing base, the City of Grandview has developed a highcapacity water and wastewater treatment system. This system is regularly improved and upgraded to maintain its efficiency and capabilities well into the future. The newest business park for the Port of Grandview is Higgins Property. There is 24.26 acres of prime property ready for development. Having a Port in Grandview has been beneficial to the economic development of the City. “We are more than just trying to bring in new businesses, we also try to help existing businesses expand,” said Sewell.
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Tree Top, Inc. a grower owned apple and pear products and concentrate processor (1,100 grower/owners in WA, ID & OR); 125 employees. Milne Fruit a locally owned processor and purveyor of fruit-based ingredients, 120 employees. Organized in 1964 by a vote of the sewer lines and large electrical service the Zirkle Fruit Fruit and vegetable growers and shippers employ 380 at its Prosser facility. people, the Port of Sunnyside is governed site is ready for future use. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a producer and supplier of premium varietal and blended by a three-member Port commission and Golden Coin also completed in August table wines and of sparkling wines. Ste. Michelle is a leading producer of Washington administered by an Executive Director. 2018 The Port of Sunnyside purchased state wines, primarily Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Crest and 14 Hands, and owns Currently the Port employs 16 full- the Golden Coin property in May 2016. wineries in or distributes wines from several other domestic and foreign wine regions. time employees. Included in the Port’s The historic property once housed a an Ste. Michelle employs approximately 1,100 employees. sources of revenue are: leases of various International Harvester Dealership and an Chukar Cherries Chocolate Covered Fruit and Nuts. Port properties and buildings, and the automotive company to name a few of the Kenyon Zero Storage Kenyon provides frozen and refrigerated storage ranging from Industrial Waste Water Treatment Plant. various industries to set up shop in this -10° F to +36° F. There are 13 industries located at the downtown building. The property was FruitSmart Fruit ingredient processer and supplier with 218 employees Port of Sunnyside, employing 635 people. demolished in 2017 to clear the way for Objective “The primary objective future business development. of the Port is to enhance the economic Varietal Beer Company was completed development within the boundaries of the in July 2018, moved into the former Port of Sunnyside. The Port is organized to Funny Farm liquor store on Edison aggressively enhance the local economy Avenue. They opened their new taproom, by providing new and expanding business brewery, and bottling facility in spring and industry access to industrial land, of 2018. Chervenell Construction industrial infrastructure and assistance Company handled renovations, and Meier with funding sources.” Architecture Engineering of Kennewick Discover the industries within the Benton County Employment Data: Mission “The mission of the assisted in the design and layout of the Sunnyside Port Authority is to develop, taproom. Using money from a $700,000 Labor Force is equal to 93,928 people. State of Washington through industry diversify, broaden and strengthen an CERB loan/grant, the Port began Employment is equal to 87,307 people. material produced by the Washington economic base throughout the District in renovating the Funny Farm building in Unemployment rate is 7% (twice the State Department of Commerce. average rate of the Country as a whole). Aerospace an environmentally prudent manner.” 2017. Agriculture and Food Manufacturing Below are listed some of the Ports Co Dinn Cellars, completed in June Clean Technology completed projects. 2017 was officially opened in downtown Carnation Property completed in Sunnyside in June of 2017. The owner, Forest Products August 2018. In 2011, the Port of Co Dinn, was born in Texas and spent Information & Communications Sunnyside took the lead role in the most of his wine career at Hogue Cellars Technology (ICT) redevelopment of the Carnation property. in Prosser. At Hogue, Dinn was director Life Science/Global Health Built in 1941, the structure served as a of winemaking and responsible for Maritime milk plant and more recently as a winery. producing hundreds of thousands of Military and Defensee However, concerns of environmental cases of wine each year. Now, he creates contamination and building deterioration about 1,000 cases annually. These smaller inhibited further investment. Despite batches mean Dinn can ne-tune and Benton Co. Government 144 the challenge, Port Commissioners carefully craft each wine. Every bottle employees; Benton Rural Electric 54 maintained the vision to create a comes out tasting exactly the way he employees; City of Prosser 50 employees; successful project. With assistance from expects. If you’re interested in trying Prosser Memorial Health 300 employees; the state’s capital budget the former milk some Co Dinn wines for yourself, the Prosser School District 300 employees; plant was demolished and readied for tasting room is now open at 501 Grant and WSU/IAREC 207 full-time future development. With rail spur, water Ave. in Sunnyside. employees and 150 part-time employees.
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A sniff, swirl and sip are all part of the whole tasting ritual for visitors to Central Washington’s wine country, particularly in the string of small towns known as the Yakima Valley. However, it’s easy to take a detour from the wine road and end up on the ale trail, in the land of hops. The Yakima Valley is home to one of the most fertile and productive hops growing regions in the world. The hot and cool desert climate, combined with the copious irrigation provided by the Yakima River, creates an ideal environment for producing this key beer ingredient. The hop vine’s flower, whether dried, used in pellet or extract form, or fresh plucked, that gives a brew its degree of bitterness and aroma when added to beer’s other key ingredients: malt, water and yeast. Hops have been grown here in the Yakima Valley since Charles Carpenter brought roots from his father’s New York farm and planted them in 1868 just west of present-day Yakima. By the early 1900s hop crops stretched from Moxee to the Lower Yakima Valley, where today they continue to grow, in an area more commonly known now as wine country. In 2015 and 2016, the Yakima Valley produced more hops than any other agricultural area in the world, edging out Germany, which held that title for years. Each year, about 75 percent of the nation’s hop crop comes from the Yakima Valley. Although the many people may not know it, Yakima is recognized by beer
brewers around the world as America’s hop mecca. Today, brewers can choose from more than 130 varieties of hops, many of which are grown in the Yakima Valley. Like wine grapes, each hop variety has its own character and adds floral, fruity, bitter or earthy notes to the beer. Pale ale and India pale ale are just two examples of popular craft beer styles that rely heavily on hops for their basic character. Most often, beer recipes use a combination of hop varieties, which means hops offer brewers the ability to create unique flavor profiles. Most of these varieties were developed over the past 30 years to satisfy the craft beer industry’s insatiable appetite for new and more flavorful hops.
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retail and foodservice distributors, and international customers utilizing the new facility. Henningsen Cold Storage Co. is one of the largest public refrigerated warehousing companies in the U.S., with 11 facilities in six states providing 60 million cubic feet of temperaturecontrolled storage. Henningsen is a fifthgeneration family owned corporation with roots dating to 1923. Whether you require long-term deep frozen storage or a high-volume throughput refrigerated distribution center, Henningsen’s warehousing services can handle all of your cold supply chain needs. Henningsen offers freezer, cooler, and dry storage with convertible rooms, allowing them to customize your storage environment based on the temperature, humidity, and lighting requirements of your product. Their state-of-the-art WMS system allows them to seamlessly case-pick and consolidate shipments quickly, getting product out to the consumer. All of their facilities participate in regular third-party sanitation audits as well as maintain USDA approval. Henningsen is located at 98 Stover Road in Grandview.
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According to the Hemp Industries Association (HIA) the agricultural hemp industry is poised for dramatic growth. Regarding President Trump’s official signing of the 2018 Farm Bill into law, the bill, which redefines hemp as an agricultural commodity, explicitly removes hemp from the purview of the Controlled Substances Act and the jurisdiction of the Drug Enforcement Administration, thereby paving the way for a massive expansion of economic opportunities across all sectors of the hemp industry. While this bill allows state and tribal governments to impose their own restrictions and requirements, members of the hemp industry can now work with federally regulated institutions such as banks, merchant services, credit card companies, and advertising platforms. Further, hemp farmers can finally access needed crop insurance and can fully participate in USDA programs for certification and competitive grants. In addition, interstate transport of hemp and hemp products will be legal in all 50 states. “Despite being able to legally
participate in a 2014 Farm Bill-compliant hemp pilot program, every participating farmer took some sort of financial or otherwise substantial risk,” said Colleen Keahey Lanier Executive Director of the Hemp Industries Association. “The hemp provision in the 2018 Farm Bill eliminates those risks in favor of full recognition as an agricultural commodity.” While CBD has been the most high-profile hemp product in recent years, hemp has been cultivated for the purpose of food and body care products, paper, textiles, and building materials for hundreds of years. Levi’s clothing recently released a hemp-based clothing line of products. The Hemp Business Journal estimates total retail sales of hemp-derived CBD products in the United States will exceed $646 million by 2022. A projected $184.3 million of those consumer sales take place in the natural product and specialty market channel. Since the passage of the ‘Legitimacy of Industrial Hemp Research’ in the Farm Bill in January of 2014, hemp-derived CBD product sales in the U.S. have experienced nearly 440% sales increase,
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Farmers’ Markets in the Valley We are Proud to be a Part of This Great Community We are always looking for talented and motivated people to join our Walmart Supply Chain! https://careers.walmart.com Keyword Grandview Farmers’ Markets sell produce, crafts, handmade jewelry, sell coffee, plants or have information booths. With purchases you help support your local farmers and the local economy. Markets are a gathering place for the community to come together and share information, laugh and purchase fresh produce, handmade items and have a cup of coffee. Below are listed some markets in the lower valley area: Ellensburg - Kittitas County Farmers’ Market, 4th Avenue between Pearl and Pine, Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 7-Oct. 29, www.kittitascountyfarmersmarket.com Yakima – Farmers’ Market, Valley Mall in Union Gap, May 8 – Oct. 29, Sunday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. www.yakimafarmersmarket.org Prosser – Farmer’s Market, 7th Street & Sommers Ave., Saturday 8 a.m. – 12pm, May - September, www.prosserfarmersmarket.com Richland Farmer’s Market, The Parkway, the traffic circle between Jadwin Ave. and, George Washington Way, Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 3 - Oct. 28, www. marketatatthepathway.com Pasco Farmer’s Market, 4th Ave & West Columbia Street, Wednesdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. May 2, 2015 – October 31, 2015, Walla Walla Farmers’ Market City Hall Parking Lot (4th and Main), Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 2-Oct. 31, www.gowallawallafarmersmarket.com
Grandview Events Easter Egg Hunt: Coinciding with the Easter holiday, youngsters from ages 1-8 years old are invited to the Country Park Fair Grounds and split into age groups, where they will get to collect as many eggs as they can fill their baskets for $1 entry. Children are asked to bring a container to place their eggs in for the event. The Easter Bunny makes a special appearance which will provide for some excellent photo opportunities. Grandview Parade: Kicking off fun on the Wednesday night during the fair and rodeo, is the Grandview parade. During the parade you will see many of our towns’ pride and joys (sports teams, Miss Grandview representative float, school band, and much more.) Yakima Valley Fair and Rodeo: Joined the Prowest Rodeo circuit in 2010 and more local participants became involved. The rodeo is always the biggest draw for crowd and has been ever since the amusement park rides stopped being available at the fair. Each year, the Yakima Valley Fair and Rodeo continues to develop and get bigger. Thanks in large part to the tremendous amount of community support. This year, the YVFR was no different and brought out patrons of all ages, the biggest draw for patrons was of course the rodeo. There were also many booths, two of the most popular were the corn booth ran by the Grandview Rotary Club and the Volunteer Grandview Firefighters food service. As always, it is great making new memories and experiencing part of our towns’ history. Grandview Car Show: The car show held in conjunction with the Yakima Valley Fair & Rodeo Event on Saturday morning of their week in town. Open to all Vehicles, Farm Trucks, and Tractors! Registration: $20 per car, truck or tractor, and $15 per motorcycle. Grape Stomp: After a four-year hiatus, the Grape Stomp returned to the YVC campus last September (2018). The grape stomping event revives a long-time European tradition. Each year, townspeople from small communities gather at harvest to celebrate and to help crush the grapes. Contestants in this updated version will hop into wooden wine barrels and use their bare feet to turn 30 pounds of fresh grapes into juice. Cocoa and Carols: This event takes place in the heart of Downtown Grandview. Santa will be bringing candy canes for the children and we plan to have several singing groups providing their renditions of holiday carols, all during the lighting of the Stokely Square Christmas Tree.
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The Quilted Country Inn
A beautiful six bedroom four bathroom Inn with a large deck and gazebo overlooking the Yakima River
The Sewing Basket Located next door has over 12,000 bolts of high quality fabric, notions, readymade quilting kits and smaller projects in a bag.
Open 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday
1108 Wine Country Road, Prosser. You can also see fabric and order online.
email prossersewingbasket@earthlink.net Reservations 509-786-7367 www.prossersewingbasket.com
KD’s Country Floral Full Service Floral Shoppe
Karen Don - owner and floral designer with over 30 years experience
Fresh Flowers • Plush • Plants • Sweet Shop Truffles Balloon Bouquets • Candy Cakes • All Occassion Gifts Weddings • Funerals • Birthdays • Anniversaries
Open Monday-Friday 9-5:30 • Saturday 10-3
786-0048
409 WINE COUNTRY ROAD • PROSSER In Wine Country Villa Across From Prosser Airport
The Biggest Industries in the United States The United States is a world economic powerhouse with the largest nominal GDP in the world, valued at 18.46 trillion dollars which translate to 22% of the world’s nominal GDP. The economy of the United States is divided into three broad categories including the service sector, the manufacturing sector, and the agricultural sector. Real Estate, Renting, and Leasing constitutes the largest sector of the United States’ economy with the GDP value added of $1.898 trillion accounting for 13% of the national GDP. The sector contributes to the economy in two fronts; the first being through consumer spending through rent and payment of household utilities, and the other being through residential investment which encompasses the construction of new housing units, broker fees, and residential remodeling. Also known as the housing sector, the industry plays an integral role in the US economy and the industry’s impact was best displayed during the 2008 recession where a nationwide decline in home prices triggered America’s worst economic recession in the 21st century. The housing sector also plays a critical role in employment with over 1.9 million people working in the real estate, renting and leasing industry. State and Local Governments have a combined GDP value added of $1.336 trillion to become the second largest GDP contributor representing 9% of the total US GDP. Government spending is classified into two components government investment and government final consumption expenditure. Government investment is defined as the government spending used to finance projects with future or long-term benefits
such as spending on research as well as spending on infrastructure. Government final consumption, on the other hand, is the government’s spending on items for direct consumption. State and local government spending are usually financed through taxation or domestic and international borrowing. Finance and Insurance sector is another top GDP contributor in the United States with the industry having a GDP value added of $1.159 trillion which is equivalent to 8% of the total GDP. The Finance and Insurance industry is made up of four distinct sectors which include insurance carriers, credit intermediation and Federal Reserve banks, commodity contracts and securities, and trusts and funds and other financial vehicles. The growth of the finance and insurance industry is critical to the US economy as it helps in the facilitation of US exports. The industry is also estimated to directly employ over 5 million people in the United States which is equivalent to 4% of the nation’s total employment. Health and Social Care industry in the country has a GDP value added of $1.136 trillion and represents 8% of the national GDP. Healthcare, in particular, was a key component of the two sectors with America’s spending on healthcare per capita being the largest in the world at $8,608. Increasing obesity and noncommunicable diseases such as cancer saw Americans spending more on curative, rehabilitative, and preventative care. Durable Manufacturing is classified as the manufacturing sector engaged in the production of durable products such as computers, automobiles, firearms, sports equipment, house appliances,
and aircraft which are characterized by long durations between purchases and are usually rentable. The durable manufacturing industry in the United States has a GDP value added of $910 billion which represents 6% of the national GDP. The sector is highly volatile and is affected by local and international factors such as global oil prices as well as the performance of the US dollar on international money markets. The durable manufacturing industry plays a significant role in employment in the US economy with over 349,000 of Americans being either directly or indirectly employed in the industry. Retail Trade industry in the United States has a GDP value added of $905 billion which is equivalent to 6% of the total GDP. The industry encompasses the retailing process which is the final stage in the distribution of commodities to the final consumer. The retail industry features fixed store retailers which are characterized by walk-in by customers who purchase merchandise for household or personal consumption. The retail industry is the largest employer in the United States economy with the sector being responsible for 10% of the total employment in the country. Data from the National Retail Federation shows that the industry accounts directly or indirectly for over 15 million jobs. The sector also features online retailers such as Amazon and eBay who make millions of dollars in sales each day. Wholesale Trade involves the bulk distribution of commodities from producers to retailers or bulk consumers such as institutions and other wholesalers. Wholesalers are characterized by not spending on advertising targeted to the general public, and they do not have their own premises. Similarly, they are not designed for walk-in customers. The
Wholesale industry in the United States has a GDP value added of $845 billion which is equivalent to 6% of the total GDP. The industry is also a significant employer with over 5.7 million people or 4% of total employment in the US being employed in wholesale trade. Non-Durable Manufacturing industry is involved in the production of nondurable commodities, which may be defined as all products with a lifespan of less than three years and include gasoline, electricity, and clothing among others. Non-durable manufacturing is an important economic pillar in the United States and has a GDP value added of $821 billion which translates to 6% of the national GDP. While the non-durable manufacturing sector is less valuable than durable manufacturing, it employs way more people than durable manufacturing accounting for 4.4 million jobs compared to 349,000 jobs from durable manufacturing. Federal Government comes in ninth position with a GDP value added of $658 billion which accounts for 5% of the total GDP. The Federal Government is a key employer in the economy and employs about 2.795 million Americans who are employed by the Federal Government. Healthcare, social security, and education take up the lion’s share of Federal Government investments accounting 25%, 24%, and 15% of the annual investments respectively. Information industry encompasses companies and institutions which engage in the production, transmission, processing, storing, and selling of information which includes media companies, data processing companies, law firms, and telephone companies among others. The information industry is a key pillar of the US economy and has GDP value added of $646 billion which is equivalent to 4% of the total GDP. The sector is responsible for the employment of 2% of the total labor force in the United States totaling about 2.7 million jobs.
We sell Antiques, Repurposed & Vintage Furniture and Home Décor, Handcrafted, Gifts and Collectibles
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While Visiting Us... Enjoy Our WINE TASTING ROOM!
Vintner’s Village Visit us . . . For So Many Good Reasons! Located at The Winemakers Loft
357 Port Ave. Prosser 509.786.2392
Focusing on their 1981 Estate Vineyard located within the mighty Horse Heaven Hills AVA and other distinct vineyards throughout Washington.
“Home of the Rosé Rita”
MARTINEZ & MARTINEZ WINERY boutique family-owned and operated
www.MartinezWine.com
Join Us For Happy Hour Every Sunday in Prosser 2pm - 5pm
*No Happy Hour During Event Weekends
Discounts on Wine By-the-Glass & $3.00 Off Small Plates
508 Cabernet Ct • Prosser 509-788-0030
Wade Wolfe and Becky Yeaman started Thurston Wolfe in 1987. The winery specializes in small case lots featuring: Pinot Gris-Viognier, Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Lemberger, Dr. Wolfe’s Family Red, Tourgia Nacional Port. Thurston Wolfe features a wonderful patio to sit and enjoy lunch with a glass of wine!
Yakima
Wine o’Clock The Bunnell Family Tasting Room & Wine Bar Wining and Dining at its Finest! Hours Vary Seasonally
509.786.2197 Reservations Always Recommended
548 Cabernet Court Prosser, Washington
During April a portion of Happy Hour sales will be donated to an animal shelter
588 Cabernet Court • Prosser 509-786-3313
BUNNELL
Here’s to Bold Journeys
Tri-Cities
100 Merlot Dr. Vintner’s Village
Prosser
S Wamba Rd
Take Exit 80 Off I-82
Wine Industry Overview Production
Licensed Wineries: 950+ Grape Growers: 350+ Appellations (AVAs): 14 Acres/Hectares Planted: 55,000+* Tons Harvested in 2017: 229,000 Leading Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon: 62,800 tons Chardonnay: 39,600 tons Riesling: 33,200 tons Merlot: 33,000 Annual Economic Impact Full Economic Impact: $4.8 billion Winery Revenues: $1.5 million Taxes Paid: $61.9 million Wine-Related Tourism Spending:
$193 million Fast Facts Washington is the second largest wine-producing region in the U.S. 950+ wineries in the state; a number more than doubling in the past decade. Washington is not defined by a single grape variety, with nearly 70 varieties planted. Varietal typicity, pure fruit flavors, and a blend of Old World and New World styles are the hallmarks of Washington’s wines. Washington wines consistently offer high quality and value across a range of price points
HINZERLING WINERY 1520 Sheridan Ave • Prosser
Enjoy our Ports and Dessert Wines
509-786-2163
M-Sat 11-5 • Sun 11-4
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Featured Wineries
Coyote Canyon Their History: What started as a dry plot of land restored from its World War II bombtests, has grown to over 1100 acres of quality wine grapes at Coyote Canyon Vineyard, in the Horse Heaven HIlls of Eastern Washington’s Columbia Basin. At that time, a vineyard was the furthest thing from George Smith’s mind. George partnered with his son-in-law Bob Andrews, and after years of laboring over unforgiving dry land with meager wheat yields, the family drilled their first well in 1953. By 1974, Bob’s son, Mike, returned to the farm where the chief products were then irrigated wheat and Hereford cattle. Mike had a passion for cattle and focused the next 25 years raising Herefords and growing various irrigated crops. In 1994, they planted the first 20-acre plot of Cabernet Sauvignon grape vines along a gentle
southern slope in the middle of the family property. The vineyard grew slowly, but steadily, over the next years, edging out wheat, grass, watermelons, corn, and a variety of other crops. In 2006, Mike’s son, Jeff, joined the business, bringing with him both business and legal experience. Since then, the vineyard has over doubled in size, expanding to over 1100 acres of the best grape-growing acres in the Horse Heaven Hills. The dedication to the land and attention to detail has produced more than 25 internationally awarded wines. In 2006, Mike Andrews started Coyote Canyon Winery, bringing the vineyard operation full circle. Then in 2009 HH Estates Reserve Estate Wines were created as a tribute to the Andrews family history, the Horse Heaven Hills terroir and the award-winning fruit and wines produced. Each of Coyote Canyon Winery's H/H Estates Reserve labels are dedicated to the three generations of the Andrews and the world class, award winning Herefords raised on their ranch.
Taste Artisan Wines in a Mediterranean Setting.
Meet the alpacas! Shop luxurious alpaca retail! Call today to schedule your Farm Tour!
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SPRING eveNtS April 20 ~ Food Truck Rally ~ benefitting Heartlinks Hospice April 20-21 ~ Spring Pre-Barrel Weekend April 26-28 ~ Spring Barrel Weekend
WeLcome to Winemakers Loft
Sip finely crafted wines as you stroll from winery to winery. L ocated in V intner’s V iLLage • 357 Port aVenue Prosser exit 80 on i-82
Thurston Grandview YVC’s Wolfe Vineyard and Winery
DavenLore
Wine Lore: A Story in Every Bottle. More than just carefully crafted, Daven Lore wines begin with hand harvested grapes and continue with personal efforts in every step of the process, from fermentation through bottling. Family owned and operated, Soil Scientist Joan Davenport and Winemaker Gordon Taylor produce ultra-premium wines at a modest price. “Wine has bee n an important part of our life together and now we are making our own wine under our own label,” acknowledges Joan. “We work on Gord’s philosophy that great wines come from vineyards with beautiful views and it is the winemaker’s job to enhance what starts in the soil.” Together, Gordon and Joan have built their small, hill-top winery nestled in the foothills of the Horse Heaven Hills. Located in the Yakima Valley, Daven Lore is central to the vineyards that continue to make worldrenowned Washington wines. Producing less than 1000 cases each year, Daven Lore specializes in blended red wines. The name Daven Lore is a blend of the family names – Davenport and Taylor. We enhanced the "Lor" with an “e” to tell our story and the tale of our wines.
Thurston Wolfe Winery is a small family winery owned by Wade Wolfe and Becky Yeaman, specializing in unique red & white table and dessert wines. Grapes are sourced from growers located in the Horse Heaven Hills and Yakima Valley AVA’s at sites best suited to the individual varieties. These sites and grower relationships were developed through Wade’s extensive contacts and knowledge of the region dating back to the late 1970’s. Started in 1987, Thurston Wolfe was first located in the historic Old City Hall on North Front Street in Yakima. Thurston Wolfe moved to Prosser in 1996 to be more centrally located in the industry and its grape sources. A new custom designed winery was completed and occupied in January 2006 in Prosser Vintner’s Village at 588 Cabernet Court off Exit 80 of Interstate 82. Through the years the winery has focused on high quality rare wines, creating a unique market niche. Thurston Wolfe today makes over 7,000 cases of wine, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Dr. Wolfe’s Family Red (Zinfandel & Petite Sirah blend), PGV (Pinot Gris & Viognier blend) and Touriga Nacional port. All fruit is grown in Washington State. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Viognier were planted at the Zephyr Ridge Vineyard near Paterson in 1998 and Touriga Nacional at the Lonesome Springs Vineyard near Benton City in 1998.
Technology Program
Washington’s wine industry has been one of the fastest growing areas in the state. The number of wineries in Washington has expanded from 19 in 1981 to over 800 bonded wineries. The vineyard acreage in Washington has been rapidly expanding. YVC’s Vineyard and Winery Technology Program is centrally located, in the heart of the Washington State wine industry. The Grandview Campus houses state-of-the-art teaching facilities for the Vineyard and Winery Technology Programs. The teaching winery includes a laboratory, classrooms, tasting room, barrel and case storage, as well as two incubator (start-up) winery spaces. While progressing through the Winery Technology Program students can work through the wine making process from grape to glass, a task that also includes selling their product out of their on-campus tasting room. Having two incubators is unique to other wine programs nationally, as it combines the academic and business environments into one setting enhancing the learning environment for students. Donations by the Washington State Grape and Wine Industry allowed for the planting of the Teaching Vineyard on the Grandview Campus in 2010. Students played an intricate roll in both the design of the vineyard and planting of the Cabernet Franc, Lemberger and Riesling vines that make up the Teaching Vineyard. Each fall the General Viticulture course use the Teaching Vineyard to learn many aspects of vineyard growth and establishment. While each winter students in the Advanced Viticulture course learn the basics of pruning as they prepare the vineyard for the upcoming growing season. YVC offers both an AAS and AAS-T degree in vineyard technology. These degrees provide emphasizes the development of grape production principles with specialization in the integrated management of insect, disease, and weed pests. Examples of career opportunities include grape production manager, crew supervisor, technical advisor, and production crew worker.
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10 Merlot Drive Prosser (next to Starbucks)
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Complimentary Gift Wrapping • Mon. - Sat. 9-6 • Sunday Noon -5 • take Exit 80 off I-82